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Zari Hassan posing for a portrait in a blue outfit.

Entertainment

Zari Hassan Urges Fans to Stop Comparing Their Success With Others

Ugandan entrepreneur Zari Hassan has encouraged her followers to stop comparing their achievements with others, reminding them that success comes at different stages of life.

Published October 15, 2026

Turkana

Turkana Governor Swears In New County Public Service Board Members

Published October 15, 2026

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has sworn in the new County Public Service Board Secretary and commissioners, urging them to uphold fairness, integrity, transparency and accountability.

Chief Justice Martha Koome during judicial proceedings.

Court News

Chief Justice Koome Rejects SRC Bid to Recuse Judges in Car Allowance Tax Case

Published October 14, 2026

Chief Justice Martha Koome and Justice Mohammed Warsame have declined the SRC's request to recuse themselves from a court dispute over the taxation of judges' car allowances.

Judge's gavel and scales of justice illustrating alleged fraud charges involving Turkana County.

Court News

DPP Approves Fraud Charges Against Turkana County Nurse, Supplier Over KSh2.76 Million

Published October 14, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against a Turkana County nurse, a supplier company and its director over alleged proceeds of crime amounting to KSh2.76 million.

Health

Turkana Receives KSh2.3 Million Supplies to Boost Ebola Preparedness

Published October 14, 2026

Turkana County has received health products and technologies worth KSh2.3 million, supported by the International Rescue Committee, to strengthen Ebola preparedness and infection prevention across sub-county health facilities.

Noah’s Ark Hotel — Lodwar

Enjoy accommodation, dining, WiFi, conference rooms, ample parking and a swimming pool at Noah’s Ark Hotel.

Location: Kilimanjaro Supermarket Street, in the heart of Lodwar Town, Turkana County, Kenya.

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Aga Khan University Hospital building in Nairo

Health

Aga Khan Hospital Fined KSh1 Million Over Woman’s Death After Childbirth

Published October 13, 2026

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has fined Aga Khan University Hospital KSh1 million over lapses in the care of Valarie Cherono Misoi, who died after giving birth in 2019.

John Methu addresses supporters during a political gathering.

Politics

John Methu Denies Uhuru Kenyatta Funds Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls

Published October 13, 2026

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has denied receiving financial support from retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, challenging critics to provide evidence of the alleged funding ahead of the 2027 elections.

Industrial processing facilities at a soda ash plant illustrating the Tata Chemicals Magadi operations dispute.

Business

Tata Chemicals Magadi Warns of Job Losses, Sh3.62 Billion Expansion at Risk

Published October 13, 2026

Tata Chemicals Magadi warns that its suspended operations threaten more than 1,100 livelihoods and a Sh3.62 billion expansion project as it challenges the government's decision in court.

Nyayo National Stadium illuminated by floodlights ahead of the Gor Mahia versus Murang’a SEAL SportPesa League fixture.

Sports

Gor Mahia Begin Title Defence Against Murang’a SEAL in SportPesa League Opener

Published October 13, 2026

Gor Mahia begin their 2026/2027 SportPesa League title defence against Murang’a SEAL at Nyayo National Stadium, targeting a winning start and a record 23rd league crown.