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Lero ni Lero: ODM turns 20 in style

Saturday, November 15, will feature a major gathering at Mama Ngina Waterfront dedicated to honouring Raila’s long career, his ideals, and the influence he has had over the years. Running from 7:30 am to 2 pm, the event includes a fresh pledge by party members to uphold and defend the democratic progress achieved since ODM’s founding. In the evening, the party will host a Founders’ Dinner at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, bringing together those who played key roles in building the party.

Talanta sports city stadium nears completion, opening slated for February 2026

The 60,000-seat stadium is being designed to host both football and rugby matches. Infrastructure enhancements include a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a new railway station, and a link road connecting the Southern Bypass to the Bomas International Conference Centre.

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs celebrate arrival of baby boy

The birth comes shortly after the release of her second album, Am I The Drama?, which had been heavily anticipated by fans. While promoting the album last month, Cardi joked that people needed to buy it so she could keep up with nappy costs, hinting at the busy season ahead. Even with the humour, she made it clear that she was working hard to balance her career with her growing family.

Tunisian opposition leader hospitalised amid hunger strike

Jawhar Ben Mbarek, who helped establish Tunisia’s main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front, has been in custody since February 2023. His family warned that his health had taken a serious turn for the worse as he continued the strike to protest his imprisonment.

IEBC warns of unrest as by-election day nears

The Commission noted that disturbances in the area have been worsening, prompting a coordinated response from all three agencies. Preparations across the 22 electoral areas are progressing well, with polling officials fully recruited and trained, and logistical teams deployed to key locations. Distribution of election materials is ongoing and expected to conclude before polling day.

Shanzu court extends detention of six Iranians in massive drug investigation

The accused—Jasem Darzaen Nia, Nadeem Jadgai, Imran Baloch, Hassan Baloch, Rahim Baksh, and Imtiyaz Daryayi—were reportedly intercepted in the Indian Ocean carrying methamphetamine estimated at Ksh.8.2 billion.

Police recruitment for 10,000 officers to go ahead after court ruling

This recruitment follows a High Court decision lifting interim orders that had temporarily halted the exercise. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Friday stayed the orders issued on November 10, 2025, after a petition by London-based activist Eliud Matindi, who had questioned the Inspector General’s authority to conduct the recruitment, arguing that the power belongs to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).

UN vows justice for victims of Sudan’s RSF attacks

Sudan’s war has killed over 150,000 people and forced nearly 12 million to leave their homes. The UN team will examine evidence to identify perpetrators and ensure they face justice.

Fuel costs remain unchanged for November, Epra announces

In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue to retail at Sh184.52 per litre, Diesel at Sh171.47, and Kerosene at Sh154.78. The prices, which take effect from midnight, include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and updated excise duty rates as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.

Haaland's rampage leaves rivals chasing shadows

Across 11 Premier League matches and 948 minutes, he has scored 14 goals; stretch that to all competitions and he’s on 28 in 18 for Manchester City and Norway. Only Tottenham and Aston Villa have managed to keep him off the scoresheet in that run.

TB remains deadly despite progress, WHO warns of funding gaps and unequal access

While strides have been made in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, persistent funding gaps, uneven social protection coverage, and the concentration of TB cases in a few high-burden countries threaten to reverse these hard-won gains.

Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board boss arrested over bribery, extortion

The arrest followed search operations at his residence and offices, conducted after EACC secured court orders prompted by preliminary findings.

UK Government moves to abolish police and crime commissioners

The PCC system, launched 12 years ago to improve local oversight of police forces, allows commissioners to set budgets, appoint chief constables, and produce policing strategies for their areas. Despite its intended purpose, the Home Office said public recognition of PCCs remains very low, with less than one in five voters able to name their commissioner.

How Casemiro resurrected a career that seemed finished

Casemiro lingered at Old Trafford despite the noise and the new managerial regimes.

IEBC prepares for by-elections amid security concerns and political tensions

Tensions have reportedly escalated in Kasipul and Mbeere North constituencies, where campaigns have been affected by inflammatory statements and acts of aggression.

Court issues arrest warrant for Kisumu City Manager over forgery and fraud

In a statement issued by ODPP on Friday, Wanga is accused of falsifying a letter to justify excess payments and forging a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), allegedly defrauding the Kisumu County Government of more than Sh8.7 million.

Nigeria reverses mother-tongue education, English regains priority in schools

Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the policy, implemented three years ago, had not achieved its goals and would be discontinued immediately, affecting learners from pre-primary through to university levels.

ODM@20: Winnie Odinga warns against party division

Speaking at the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa on Friday, November 14, she insisted that the party remains strong and committed to its mission even after the passing of her father, the late Raila Odinga.

Kenya’s debt burden worsened by Parliament and Treasury capacity gaps, AfDB says

The AfDB, in its report titled Unpacking the Drivers of Public Debt Dynamics in Kenya, notes that the National Assembly struggles to carry out proper oversight of public borrowing.

Orengo: ODM holds the cards, not Ruto

Speaking at the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa on Friday, November 14, Orengo urged party members to stay focused on ODM’s values and resist outside pressures.

DCI warns of rising violent robberies linked to online dating apps

The DCI described the trend as “a disturbing rise in violent robberies originating from interactions on online dating platforms, where unsuspecting individuals are lured into perilous situations under the pretext of friendship or romance.”

Premier League clubs' striker gamble hits slow start

National Assembly passes Fertility Bill with strict penalties for violators

The bill sets out strict rules prohibiting activities such as sex selection, selling embryos or gametes, and human cloning, with violators facing severe penalties. It also aligns with Article 43 (1)(a) of the Constitution, guaranteeing every Kenyan the right to the highest attainable standard of health.

City Hall enforces ban on Probox vehicles for meat transport

County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba announced the directive on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during a sanitation inspection at Burma Market. The ban applies to all meat deliveries from county-managed and private abattoirs, aiming to ensure the safety of meat sold in city markets.

AU counters US claims of genocide in Northern Nigeria

AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized that the ongoing violence in the region is highly complex and cannot be equated with mass atrocities seen in other African countries.

IEBC summons Kasipul by election candidates as violence escalates

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the hearings will begin on Monday, November 17, warning that the outcome could lead to the disqualification of the candidates.

Supreme court reinstates High Court ruling in Standard Chartered–Manchester Outfitters loan dispute

The judgment, delivered on November 14, 2025, offers one of the clearest clarifications yet on how loan securities operate in Kenya’s financial sector.

DNA delays not preventing repatriation, says PS Njogu

The clarification comes after Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa alleged that the government had failed to deliver DNA results collected three years ago, leaving many Kenyan women and children stranded abroad. The senator highlighted the case of a woman from Vihiga County and her eight-year-old daughter, who, he said, have been waiting for almost three years without updates.

Titanic watch from Straus collection expected to fetch £1 million

ever offered at auction. Isidor Straus and his wife Ida were among the more than 1,500 passengers who lost their lives when the Titanic collided with an iceberg on 14 April 1912, during its journey from Southampton to New York. Straus’ body was recovered days later, and the gold Jules Jurgensen pocket watch was found among his belongings.

KNH apologizes over surgical ward discharge complaints, confirms patient reimbursement

According to the complaint, a SHA officer responsible for discharges “was very rude, corrupt, and abusive,” allegedly ignoring the queue and prioritizing people she knew personally.