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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with representatives of the UN Climate Action Team, UN-Habitat and the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belem, Brazil on the sidelines of the COP 30 Conference/DPCS
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Kenya lauded for transformative housing plan, Nairobi Rivers clean-up

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Saturday, November 8, 2025, said the country continues to work with relevant agencies locally and internationally to ensure the success of the programmes, which are the heart of the government’s agenda.

PHOTOS: Amboseli returns home as President Ruto hands park to Kajiado
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PHOTOS: Amboseli returns home as President Ruto hands park to Kajiado

President William Ruto on Saturday officially issued a presidential proclamation transferring management of Amboseli National Park from the National Government to Kajiado County.The move recognises the park’s deep historical ties to the Maasai community and is framed as part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing communal land claims and ensure intergenerational equity.

Six dead as Russian attacks disrupt homes and energy in Ukraine
Global Affairs

Six dead as Russian attacks disrupt homes and energy in Ukraine

In Dnipro, two people died and 12 others were injured when an apartment block was hit, while three fatalities were reported in Zaporizhzhia. Across the country, 25 sites, including areas in Kyiv, faced damage, leaving many residents without electricity and heating. Emergency crews raced to repair critical systems as communities struggled to cope with the sudden loss of services.

The World Bank. PHOTO/The Express Tribune
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Water shortages threaten jobs and livelihoods worldwide - World bank report

The report estimates that the world loses roughly 324 billion cubic meters of freshwater every year, enough to satisfy the yearly needs of around 280 million people. These figures reveal that water shortages are no longer just an environmental concern—they are now a pressing economic challenge that could undermine development progress across the globe.

Mudavadi says greed, not communities, remains the greatest threat to conservation
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Mudavadi says greed, not communities, remains the greatest threat to conservation

The Prime Cabinet Secretary hailed the transfer as a monumental step toward justice for the Maasai, whose heritage and coexistence with wildlife date back centuries. He praised the unity among leaders and residents from Kajiado, Narok, and Samburu, saying their collective stand reflects the true spirit of the Maa people.

Ministry of Health rolls out strategies to save mothers and newborns
Health and Wellness

Ministry of Health rolls out strategies to save mothers and newborns

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale explained that the ministry’s strategy includes launching a national Reproductive-Age Mortality Survey to capture accurate data on the causes and scale of deaths among women of reproductive age. In addition, the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) system will be fully digitized and rigorously applied, while stricter clinical standards will be enforced in all health facilities.

KRA moves to verify tax filings and roll out flexible payment option
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KRA moves to verify tax filings and roll out flexible payment option

According to a notice issued on November 7, the verification will apply to 2025 tax returns that will be filed through the iTax system before June next year. KRA said it will compare the information provided by taxpayers with its own data sources, including the TIMS and eTIMS platforms, Withholding Income Tax details, and import records maintained under its customs systems.

Over 150 Kenyan educators stranded in Tanzania amid unrest, union raises alarm
Education and Career

Over 150 Kenyan educators stranded in Tanzania amid unrest, union raises alarm

teacher trainees stranded in Tanzania due to ongoing political turmoil in the neighbouring country. Addressing the press on Friday, Kuppet Secretary-General Akelo Misori said the situation is dire, with some Kenyan teachers reportedly losing their lives, while others have received threats for alleged involvement in protests.

Hungary’s energy challenges could earn relief from US sanctions, Trump says
Global Affairs

Hungary’s energy challenges could earn relief from US sanctions, Trump says

Apart from sanctions, Hungary faces economic pressure from Trump’s tariffs on European exports, affecting its car manufacturing sector. Despite his often tense relations with the European Union over migration, democracy, and the rule of law, Trump praised Orban’s approach to immigration, stating Europe should “respect this leader very, very strongly because he's been right on immigration.”