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A World Health Organization (WHO) ranking highlights Africa’s leading tobacco-consuming countries, with South Africa, Algeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo among the countries featured.
Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was leading the service at Perpetuo Socorro Church on Saturday when the heavy structure mounted on the wall behind him appeared to detach and fall onto his head.
The Interior CS argued that the project would help address healthcare challenges facing residents and described it as part of a referral healthcare facility programme that would be mentored by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
In a statement dated Sunday, October 18, 2026, the hospital said it had taken note of the video and was investigating the concerns raised to establish the facts and determine any appropriate action
Officers also recovered two weighing scales, Rizla papers and other items believed to have been used to handle and package the drugs. Cash suspected to be proceeds of crime was seized during the operation
He said the movement intended to learn from the experiences of established political parties, adopting practices that promote electoral success while avoiding those that undermine internal democracy
The North Rift tour has combined project launches, inspections and public engagements, with roads, healthcare, education, affordable housing, markets and electricity connectivity featuring among the priority sectors.
Ngetich won the women’s race in 1:04:23, improving the previous course record by three minutes.
Taking to his X account on Sunday, while addressing Nairobi residents, Owino said he respected Raila, whom he described as his boss, and would not fight his daughter simply because they could pursue different political positions
The initiative forms part of the broader Basketball Experience programme, a partnership between AFD and NBA Africa that uses basketball to promote education, life skills and inclusive opportunities for young people in schools and communities
The Kenya Red Cross said one casualty remained trapped in the wreckage for more than an hour before emergency responders managed to extricate the victim
Taking to his X account on Sunday, Otieno said citizens must take responsibility for safeguarding the electoral process, from voting at polling stations to the final declaration of results
The continental health agency maintained that the detection of the infections among quarantined individuals demonstrated the importance of identifying exposed people, monitoring their health, and isolating suspected cases before further transmission occurs
Speaking in a video posted on X on Saturday, Kalonzo said he had learned of the reported threat while on a routine home visit in Wingie.
The October 18 church service continues that pattern of combining religious gatherings with political outreach in areas where the movement hopes to strengthen its support
During two days of stakeholder hearings, regulators, disaster management officials and legal experts examined the country’s preparedness to develop nuclear energy while strengthening public safety and renewable energy development.
The French government described the unrest as an “escalation in violence”, with clashes reported in several cities, including Paris, Lyon, Limoges, Marseille and Toulouse.
The agreements were discussed during a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee chaired by George Kariuki (Ndia), where representatives from aviation agencies and airlines called for the ratification process to be completed.
The cause of the fire remains unknown as firefighters respond to the scene to control the flames and prevent them from spreading to other sections of the park.
The group included Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Junet and Senator Eddy Oketch, who joined the president during his 10-day tour of the North Rift ahead of the October 20 Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The National Assembly Minority Whip maintained that inviting leaders with different political views was not wrong and that the family should be allowed to honour the late former prime minister without facing continued attacks.
Ida also criticised sections of the political class over the conduct witnessed at the event, urging leaders to ensure their supporters respected people with differing political views.
The 56-year-old rapper and music executive was moved to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood Low on Friday, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons. Officials, however, declined to disclose the reasons for the transfer.
In a press release dated October 17, 2026, the Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, said the new cases involved a close male relative of the deceased index case and three health workers who attended to the patient while he was hospitalised.
The President said the government had committed Sh3.5 billion to improve the institution’s infrastructure, with the planned projects including student accommodation, a library and lecture halls.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said an examination of the vehicle against the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) database established that it had been reported stolen in the UK.
The Deputy President said the government would not tolerate contractors who delay projects or undertake substandard work at taxpayers’ expense, insisting that those paid to execute public projects must fulfil their contractual obligations.
His decision followed consultations with Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who had both supported his campaign to become the next UN Secretary-General.
Speaking at a rally in Nandi on Saturday, October 17, Wandayi told Ruto that followers of the late opposition leader, popularly known as Baba, were supporting his presidency, pointing to a shift in political loyalties as the next election draws closer.
The outspoken senator questioned the sincerity of leaders who had claimed to be among Raila’s closest allies, arguing that their absence from the first anniversary raised doubts about their willingness to continue honouring his memory in the years ahead.