Kenyan news roundup of October 13, 2026

An emergency water shutdown has been announced in Nairobi, affecting over 40 residential areas. The Court of Appeal lifted the block on Kenya’s 328 billion Ksh health deal with the U.S., allowing its implementation pending the appeal hearing. Kenya’s GDP increased by 504 billion Ksh to 19.6 trillion Ksh between April and October 2026, maintaining its lead in East Africa. Talanta Sports Stadium will host the 2027 HSBC SVNS rugby tournament in Nairobi in January.