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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 3, 2026Country: Kenya

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A pregnant woman died after allegedly being pushed from a moving police vehicle, prompting an investigation ordered by IG Kanja. Additionally, a lorry suspected of brake failure caused a crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, resulting in 17 deaths and seven injuries. Henry T. Wooster, a veteran diplomat and former U.S. ambassador to Jordan, has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Kenya. On October 7, Raila Odinga’s mausoleum will be officially handed over to the state ahead of a restricted ceremony led by President William Ruto.

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