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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Kenya

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A helicopter carrying Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto crashed in Kericho with five people onboard, less than a month after similar incidents in Samburu and Kajiado. The Council of Governors elected Muthomi Njuki as the new chair, succeeding Ahmed Abdullahi. President William Ruto began a 10-day development tour of the North Rift region, and Nairobi identified 227 flood-prone hotspots in preparation for El Niño rains. Additionally, Britam launched a USD fund for global stocks and a multi-asset fund for Kenyan investors to access shares in international companies, including fast-growing tech firms.

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