Kenya: Latest news in Kenya, October 5th, 2026
05-10-2026
Diplomacy & Regional Affairs
President William Ruto hosted South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit at State House, Nairobi, where Kenya affirmed its readiness to support South Sudan ahead of its scheduled December 2026 general election. Both leaders also discussed bilateral trade ties and regional cooperation following South Sudan’s participation in the recent launch of the Dangote East Africa Refinery project in Lamu.
Education & Labor
Commemorating World Teachers’ Day, President Ruto announced the planned promotion of 50,000 teachers in the 2026/27 financial year, a 20% reservation of affordable housing units for educators, and commitments to reform retirement benefit disbursement timelines.
Meanwhile, public university lecturers and staff have extended their industrial strike, calling on the Ministry of Education to fully implement their pending Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Infrastructure & Energy
Debate continues surrounding the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote refinery development in Lamu. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome reiterated that the designated project land remainsI do not have access to real-time news reports or live headlines for October 5th, 2026.