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INDEPENDENT STORIES • WEEKLY PERSPECTIVES
KCSE candidates across Kenya will begin the main written phase of the 2026 national examinations on Monday, November 2, under tightened rules aimed at protecting the integrity of the tests. The Kenya National Examinations Council has introduced additional controls for examination centers,…
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A carefully curated look at the stories that shaped the week.
← All editionsThis edition of The Orbit Weekly highlights the major developments that shaped the week.
Our lead story focuses on the start of the 2026 KCSE written examinations under heightened security. In sports, Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United and Arsenal’s triumph at Anfield dominate the headlines, while heavy rainfall raises concerns across several Kenyan counties.
In politics, we examine developments within the Linda Mwananchi movement. Our national coverage also highlights the Meru murder investigation, the tragic Eldoret–Nakuru highway crash and ongoing disputes over major road projects.
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Chelsea increased the pressure on Michael Carrick after beating Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring early in the second half before Cole Palmer converted a penalty after Lisandro Martinez was sent off. The result extended…
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Rainfall is expected across Nairobi and several other parts of Kenya over the next five days as the October-December short rains continue. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says moderate to heavy showers are likely between Saturday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 4,…
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Arsenal ended their long Premier League drought at Anfield with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 16th minute, finishing a low cross from Declan Rice at the far post after the Gunners won…
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Secretariat changes proposed by the Linda Mwananchi Movement have placed Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at the centre of the party’s new national leadership structure. The movement is reorganizing its leadership as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, with a new headquarters…
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Taxes would be among the first issues Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he would tackle if elected President in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement’s national headquarters in Nairobi, Sifuna said his first 100 days…
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says President William Ruto offered him the position of Education Cabinet Secretary during the height of the 2024 Gen Z protests. Owino claims he declined the offer because joining the government would have conflicted with his political…
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Cargo movement between Mombasa and Nairobi is set to improve after global shipping company CMA CGM launched a dedicated rail freight service linking the Port of Mombasa with the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot. The new service began operations on October 28, 2026…
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A murder investigation in Meru County has led to the arrest of two more suspects over the killing of 65-year-old Evelyne Mukiri Mbaabu. Detectives say the two are suspected of helping plan the August 7, 2026 attack at Mbaabu’s home in Kithoka…
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A crash along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway has left six people dead and several others injured. The accident happened on Saturday morning in the Kondoo area after a lorry collided with a public service vehicle that was travelling towards Nakuru. Also Read Crash…
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Vivo Energy Kenya has condemned a viral incident in which a man was filmed spraying petrol onto a vehicle at a Shell service station in Nairobi. The company said the behaviour posed a serious safety risk and did not meet the standards…
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Road delays on the Rironi-Mau Summit highway have triggered a fresh political dispute after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenged the government’s explanation for the slow pace of construction. Gachagua said the setbacks were not mainly caused by a shortage of bitumen,…
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A court in Kenya has ordered police authorities to produce Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya as questions continue over his reported arrest and detention. Justice Alexander Muteti directed the Inspector General of Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Officer Commanding…
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Refugees crossing from Ethiopia into Kenya have pushed humanitarian agencies to scale up emergency support in Moyale, with arrivals estimated at about 50,000. The United Nations refugee agency says the number remains fluid as registration continues and more people are reported to…
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Fraud allegations involving US federal student aid have placed two Kenyans among five people charged in an investigation into the alleged misuse of stolen identities. US authorities say the cases form part of Operation Ghostbusters, an investigation targeting schemes in which fake…
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Spain has begun three days of national mourning after a high-speed train crash killed 68 people and left many others injured. The collision happened on Wednesday morning in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha, involving trains operated by Renfe and private rail…
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Liverpool head into Sunday’s clash with Arsenal knowing the result could have a major impact on their Premier League title hopes. Paul Merson believes Andoni Iraola’s side must beat the defending champions at Anfield to remain firmly in the race, with the…
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Carrick faces another crucial test as Manchester United travel to Chelsea on Saturday with pressure mounting after a poor start to the Premier League season. United have gone eight matches without a victory in all competitions and sit just one point above…
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Brighton will provide another major test for Manchester City this weekend, just days after Enzo Maresca’s side needed penalties to beat the Seagulls in the League Cup. City and Brighton meet again at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, this time in the…
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Bayern Munich and Ajax are set to headline the official opening of the new Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi. The two European giants are scheduled to face each other on January 5, 2027, in an exhibition match at the 60,000-seat venue…
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Brighton produced one of their biggest results of the season after beating Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Yasin Ayari scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake before finishing past Gianluigi Donnarumma.…
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