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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Kenya

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The October 20, 2026 news tracker reports that the United States raised its Kenya travel advisory to Level 3 over terrorism, crime, kidnappings and Ebola, while keeping Level 4 warnings for Eastleigh, Kibera and other areas. President William Ruto arrived at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for Mashujaa Day celebrations, co-hosted by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties. The Kenya National Highways Authority proposed upgrading 536 kilometres of roads across seven counties through a Ksh77.8 billion World Bank-backed rural development project. The EACC raised concerns after the DPP withdrew charges in an alleged Ksh120 million graft case involving Nakuru County contracts.

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