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Kenya has reported a second death from Ebola, a 65-year-old woman who was a close family member of the index case.

The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central ⁠⁠and western Africa.

Hundreds of Ethiopians fled into Kenya at Moyale after clashes began on October 21, 2026, and the Red Cross is responding for 1,000 households. The post Moyale Border Crisis Pushes Ethiopians Into Kenya appeared first on The Rio Times.

Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.

Amnesty International alleges that Kenyan police and unidentified agents abducted and tortured protesters, claims that remain unconfirmed. The post Amnesty Says Kenya Abducted Protesters appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Kenyan cult leader found guilty on Monday of the deaths of 190 children and one adult will be sentenced on November 6th. Paul Mackenzie starved his followers in what became known as the Shakahola massacre. But this trial was about more than just a criminal and his accomplices. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Bastien Renouil.

The announcement by industrialist Aliko Dangote, comes weeks after he laid the foundation stone for an oil refinery in Kenya's Lamu port.

Kenya's central bank published its CEO survey on Tuesday 20 October: 45.5% of chief executives expect higher growth for their firms, up from 43.3% in July. The post Kenya CEO Survey Shows 45.5% See More Growth appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Kenyan court convicted ex-governor Okoth Obado and two former aides of murdering student Sharon Otieno. Sentencing is set for 27 November 2026. The post Kenya’s Obado Awaits Sentence for Murder appeared first on The Rio Times.

Odinga’s legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.

In tonight's programme: Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie is convicted of 191 murders, 190 of which were of children. Also, a former Rwandan soldier and outspoken government critic, Robert Kabera, is found decapitated in Uganda. Plus we meet a young Ivorian music lover who travels around the country looking for old-school sounds that need a little TLC. 

A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base inland from the Kenyan beach resort of Malindi, in what became known as the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.

The leader of a Kenyan cult who instructed followers to starve themselves to death to reach heaven has been found guilty

A Kenyan judge found preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 followers guilty of 191 murders and ruled that the Bible does not support fasting to death. The post Kenya Convicts 29 in Shakahola Cult Murders appeared first on The Rio Times.

A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.

A Kenyan court is set to hand down the first judgement in the 'doomsday' cult case.

Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief October 19, 2026 — Kenya braces for the Shakahola verdict and an eighth Ebola case; Sudan drone strikes kill civilians in Darfur and Kordofan; Nigeria disputes debt figures amid opposition splits; fuel shortages reach Niamey. The post Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.

Where should Americans live in Kenya? We rank four areas on US safety warnings, schools, services and transport, with Karen and Gigiri first. The post Best Places to Live in Kenya for Expats 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Kenya's economy grew 5.1% in April to June 2026, up from 4.9% a year earlier, as crude oil averaged US$104.45 a barrel and the long rains ended early. The post Kenya GDP Growth Is 5.1% Despite Oil Shock appeared first on The Rio Times.

⁠Three health workers who ⁠treated the country's first Ebola patient are among the latest confirmed cases.

Kenya religion in 2026: the 2019 census shares, Catholic, Anglican and Muslim leaders, the constitution, Shakahola, church politics and US travel advice. The post Religion in Kenya Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nairobi says 65-year-old female patient in quarantine with Bundibugyo strain; no signs of community transmission.

Kenya is on high alert as it races to contain Ebola! Linked to a deadly outbreak in the DRC, the virus has reportedly claimed one life in Kenya, with two cases recorded. At the Ugandan border, screenings are intensifying, with travelers undergoing temperature checks and handwashing measures.

Kenya's lawmakers voted on Wednesday 14 October to hold fuel VAT at 8% for 90 days; the finance chair says six months of relief cost about US$416 million. The post Kenya Lawmakers Vote to Keep Fuel Tax at 8% appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rising fuel prices are having a negative impact on household budgets and sectors including transport, agriculture, and construction.

Kenya security explained: al-Shabaab, North Rift banditry, crime data, police oversight, hotspots, safer areas and safety tips for US visitors in 2026. The post Kenya Security and Crime Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.