Ian Omondi

October 20, 2026 08:11 (EAT) • 4 hours ago

RMS Editorial Director Linus Kaikai condemns police over assault of Citizen TV's Francis Ode

Kaikai shared a video showing officers confronting and manhandling protesters, accusing them of using excessive force against unarmed picketers, including the journalist.Kaikai described the incident as “lawless, unwarranted and primitive,” calling on the National Police Service (NPS) and the Minist...

October 20, 2026 06:37 (EAT) •

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case, says all patients improving

Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth said the latest case involves a 24-year-old man who is a close family member of the index case.The man tested positive on October 19 after falling ill while in quarantine, having been identified as a known contact of the first case....

October 20, 2026 03:33 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

Health CS Duale appoints KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah to Ebola taskforce

Dr. Miskellah's appointment follows a request by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah for the union to be included in the national coordination team overseeing Kenya's response to the Ebola outbreak.Dr. Atellah said KMPDU's participation was necessary to ensure the union contributes technical e...

October 16, 2026 08:31 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Spotify launches audiobooks in Kenya with over 350,000 titles

The service, which became available on October 14, 2026, allows users to discover and listen to books by their favourite authors, with options to purchase individual titles or subscribe to an audiobook listening plan.

October 16, 2026 07:17 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Kenya confirms third Ebola case, 127 contacts placed under quarantine

Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth said the patient had been in quarantine since October 2, 2026, after developing a fever, sore throat and malaise.She was isolated and a specimen collected for testing. The sample subsequently tested positive for Ebola virus disease, specifically the Bundibug...

October 13, 2026 10:27 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Chatham House: Kalonzo pledges audit of Gov't funds within 60 days if elected President

Kalonzo said his proposed government would begin by publishing details of public funds, levies, securitised assets and financial guarantees, starting with proceeds from the sale of government assets and the digital system supporting the national health scheme.

October 13, 2026 03:58 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Linda Mwananchi appoints Pauline Njoroge interim communications head

The movement said its leadership had agreed on the appointments during a meeting held on Monday to review progress in the rebranding process and the establishment of the party's structures.The leadership also appointed Fredah Onduso, Abigael Gikonyo and Charity Waweru to the Digital, Media and Publi...

October 12, 2026 10:50 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kalonzo arrives in London ahead of Chatham House keynote address

Kalonzo will on Tuesday, October 13, deliver a keynote address at Chatham House on the opposition's outlook and policy agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.The address, titled ‘The Opposition's Outlook and Policy Agenda on the Road to 10 August 2027,’ is expected to outline the opposition's pol...

October 10, 2026 05:59 (EAT) • 1 week ago

'Mwezi wa Baba': KMPDU welcomes Mombasa’s free healthcare initiative in honour of Raila

The initiative, dubbed ‘Mwezi wa Baba,’ is part of activities marking the first anniversary of Raila’s death on October 15, 2025, and celebrating his longstanding advocacy for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

October 10, 2026 01:31 (EAT) • 1 week ago

KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah lands State appointment

The appointment, announced in Gazette Notice No. 15978 dated October 9, 2026, was made by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi under the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act.The gazette notice also announced the appointment of Kevin Owango Onyango under paragraph (c) of the Act.