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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenyans.co.ke’s page lists several Kenyan news updates from October 28, 2026. The High Court ruled that a biological father is entitled to custody of his children after their mother’s death, while the Agriculture and Food Authority said avocado harvesting for sea exports would close on October 30, with air shipments continuing. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for rigorous vetting of nominees for the 2026 National Honours. Other updates include the arrest of two suspects in Kisumu after a high-speed chase and former TV anchor Yvonne Okwara’s appointment at Shuga Global.

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Kenyans.co.ke’s news page lists several developments in Kenya on October 28, 2026. The High Court ruled that a biological father was entitled to custody of his children after their mother’s death, while the Agriculture and Food Authority said avocado harvesting for sea exports would stop from October 30. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for strict vetting of National Honours nominees, and two suspected robbers were arrested in Kisumu after a chase involving a Toyota Prado. Yvonne Okwara, a former Citizen TV anchor, was appointed Head of Investments and Partnerships at Shuga Global.

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