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October 26, 2026, 10:06 am
All of Africa Today - October 26, 2026
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Nairobi Water Shutdown to Hit Parts of Nairobi for Three Days
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in several parts of Nairobi will experience a three-day water supply interruption following an emergency shutdown of a major pipeline for repairs.
Police Rescue 59 Ethiopians, Including Four-Year-Old Child, in Marsabit Smuggling Operation
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have rescued 59 Ethiopian nationals, including a four-year-old child, in a multi-agency operation targeting suspected human smuggling in Marsabit County.
Ruto Mourns 23 Killed in Kanga Road Crash
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has mourned the 23 people killed in a road accident at Kanga near Mtito Andei along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, calling for greater caution among motorists and stricter safety inspections for public service vehicles (PSVs).
Two Rescued After Nairobi Building Collapse With Five Still Missing
- [Capital FM] Two people have been pulled alive from the rubble of a building that collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, as a search continues for five still missing.
Linda Mwananchi Opposes Abduction of Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the reported abduction of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Kamulu, Machakos County, demanding the immediate disclosure of his whereabouts and guarantees for his safety.
Government, Doctors Begin CBA Talks As Union Targets December Deal
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government and doctors' union will begin negotiations on a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on Monday, October 26, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) targeting a final deal by December.
Govt Targets Black Spots, Reckless Overtaking in New Road Safety Plan After 22 Die in Kanga Crash
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has outlined a three-pronged road safety intervention focusing on infrastructure funding, stricter traffic enforcement and improved driver training following a head-on collision that killed 22 people along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.
Agroecology Can Raise Kenyan Farmers' Profits By 37.8pc, Actionaid Report Finds
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan farmers could increase profits by an average of 37.8 per cent by adopting agroecological farming practices that reduce spending on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, according to a new ActionAid International report.
'I Campaigned for You in 1992' - Ruto Tells Kalonzo to Back His 2027 Re-Election
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the former Vice President should return the political favour he received from him more than three decades ago.
Uganda Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Citizens Returning From DRC Amid Ebola Concerns
- [Capital FM] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to undergo a mandatory 21-day quarantine as authorities strengthen measures to prevent the spread of Ebola amid concerns over infections reported in Kenya and Nigeria.
Gachagua Urges Road Safety Authorities to Act After Mtito Andei Crash Kills 22
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on authorities responsible for road safety to take measures to protect Kenyans on highways following a fatal crash at Kanga, near Mtito Andei, that claimed 22 lives.
Public Health Workers Suspend Strike for 30 Days to Allow Talks With Govt
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public health workers have suspended their nationwide strike for 30 days to allow negotiations with the government over their grievances.
Opposition Leaders Warn Elections Bill Could Undermine Transparency Ahead of 2027 Poll
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders led by People's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i have condemned the proposed Elections Amendment Bill, warning that plans to remove livestreaming of election results could undermine transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
President Ruto Dismisses Election Results Livestreaming Ban Claims As Propaganda
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed claims that livestreaming of election results has been banned as propaganda, insisting that Kenyans should receive election results as early as possible.
Kalonzo Claims People Are Being Paid to Divide Opposition, Defends Gachagua Visit
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has claimed that individuals are being paid to sow confusion and disunity within the opposition, reaffirming his commitment to bringing opposition leaders together ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15-Year-Old Girl, 16-Year-Old Brother Killed in Ordinance Explosion in Garissa
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two siblings aged 15 and 16 have died after an unexploded explosive device detonated while they were herding cattle in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County.
Eastleigh Building Collapse - Four Survivors in Hospital As Rescue Efforts Continue
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four people have been rescued and taken to hospital following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as search-and-rescue operations continue.
Kalonzo Defends Gachagua Visit, Says Opposition Unity Is Bigger Than Individual Ambitions
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended his visit to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home, insisting that their relationship remains intact and reaffirming his commitment to uniting opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Muturi Calls for Binding Livestreaming Rules Ahead of 2027 Polls
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for a binding protocol to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, saying clear rules are needed to protect public access to election information and prevent a repeat of the disruptions witnessed during the 2022 presidential results announcement.
CS Mutua Appoints Atwoli to National Board for Social Protection
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has appointed Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli to the National Board for Social Protection for a three-year term.
Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya Reportedly Abducted in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Human rights organisations have called on Kenyan authorities to urgently trace Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya after he was reportedly abducted in Kamulu, Machakos County, amid fears he could be forcibly taken across the border.
Makau Mutua Attacks Sifuna Over Wamunyoro Meeting With Gachagua
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's senior constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his engagement with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of abandoning his previously stated political principles following a meeting at the DCP leader's Wamunyoro residence.
Tourists, Travelers Stranded As Herdsmen Block Narok-Suswa Highway Over Alleged Cattle Theft
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Dozens of tourists and other travelers were on Sunday stranded at Orekule, along the Narok-Suswa highway, after local herdsmen blocked the busy road while demanding the recovery of cows allegedly stolen last night.
Malalah to Meet Kalonzo to Rally Support for Sifuna's 2027 Presidential Bid
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Over 362,000 More Kenyans to Be Exempted From Paye Under Proposed Tax Changes - Mbadi
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says an additional 362,846 salaried Kenyans could be exempted from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax under a proposed government plan to raise the monthly income tax exemption threshold from Sh24,000 to Sh32,333.
President Ruto Defends Dangote's 25% KPC Stake Amid Public Outcry
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) amid public outcry over the transaction, insisting the deal will benefit Kenyans.
Eastleigh Building Collapse - Trapped Man Rescued After Hours of Search, Taken to KNH
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Red Cross rescue teams and multi-agency responders have rescued a man trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after hours of painstaking search and rescue operations.
'I Am Your Rival' After President Names Him Main Political Competitor - Kalonzo Tells Ruto
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Patriotic Front and Ukombozi Alliance Party Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has declared himself President William Ruto's main political rival, describing the Head of State's recent remarks as the most honest admission he has made in four years.
Ruto Praises Kalonzo for Recognising Govt Development Record in Ukambani
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has praised Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka for acknowledging his administration's development projects, saying the opposition leader is also being used by God to highlight the Government's achievements.
