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The country’s Independent Electoral Commission announced on Monday, October 28, 2025, that the 83-year-old incumbent had won a fourth term with 89.77 percent of the ballots cast.
The AfDB, through its concessional lending arm, is partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement the initiative. HEST II will target 19 public universities, equipping them with modern laboratories, upgraded teaching materials, and advanced digital learning platforms.
This programme comes after months of scrutiny over allegations that some recruitment agencies exploited job seekers. In April 2025, the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by Kajiado Senator Lenku Seki, launched an investigation into claims that NEA-accredited agencies defrauded over 300 Kenyans.
Between July and September 2025, recurrent expenses by ministries, departments, and agencies hit Sh366.5 billion, up from Sh280.09 billion in the same period of 2024. The 30.9 per cent jump reflects increased costs in wages, administration, operations, and office maintenance — despite the government’s pledge to rein in such spending.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) on Tuesday said the aircraft, registered 5Y-CCA, went down at 0530Z. Teams from government agencies are already at the scene to investigate the cause and assess the consequences of the crash.
Both IGAD and the UN stress that accountability for human rights violations is essential to breaking Sudan’s cycle of conflict and achieving lasting peace. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in El Fasher remains critical, with thousands fleeing amid shortages of food, medicine, and shelter.
The petitioners argue that exempting Cabinet secretaries and county executives from political restrictions is discriminatory since other State officers are barred from supporting or opposing any political interests or engaging in partisan activities.
The Gazette notice refers to previous land acquisition notices dating back to 2016, highlighting the phased implementation of the LAPSSET project. The inclusion of the Kamuthe parcel ensures that all land required for the project’s infrastructure in Garissa County is properly secured.
In a terse communiqué the club thanked Tudor and his staff for their professionalism and wished them well for the future.
A report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that the value of imported furniture, bedding, and related items rose to Sh8.69 billion in the nine months ending March 2024, compared to Sh7.68 billion in a similar period the previous year—an increase of 13.1 percent.
The State Department for Children Services was created in Kenya on April 16,2025, as part of a government reorganization. This was done to prioritize and safeguard the rights and welfare of children, drawing its mandate from the Children Act 2022 and Executive Order No. 1 of 2025.
The devices include two Redmi phones, a Vocal Vo Core, a Poco, a Realme, a Thuraya satellite phone, and a GPS tracker, model XF-520, serial number 520244E1195. Inspector Shadrack Kemei has requested 30 days to conduct detailed forensic analysis and conclude investigations into the case.
El-Fasher, home to nearly 250,000 civilians, has become the centre of a growing humanitarian disaster. Aid groups report that residents are surviving without food, clean water, or medical care as fighting closes all escape routes. Earlier this month, MedGlobal warned that the city was “on the brink of collapse” after a prolonged siege marked by starvation and disease outbreaks.
The Ministry of Education has also issued strict guidelines requiring Centre Managers, Supervisors, Invigilators, and Security Officers to surrender their mobile phones once they collect examination materials. The phones will be stored securely during the entire exam period to curb communication that could compromise integrity.
In its latest advisory, the NHC described the storm as “catastrophic and life-threatening,” warning that conditions would intensify overnight. At 18:00 GMT Monday, Melissa was positioned around 145 miles (233 km) southwest of Kingston, moving west-northwest at only 3 mph (6 km/h). Experts said this sluggish movement increases the risk of excessive rainfall and flooding.
UN Special Rapporteur, Mary Lawlor’s first letter, sent on October 1, 2024, sought the government’s response to claims of arbitrary arrests, detentions, and deportations of human rights defenders and activists who were part of demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The communication also questioned the use of excessive force by police when protesters stormed Parliament on June 25, 2024.
The pedestrian tunnel, being constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed through the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund, was initially scheduled to take 12 months. The completion period was later extended by about five months, from March 13 to August 3,2025 by which time at least 97 per cent of work was expected to be done.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kenyan Mission in Moscow has been working closely with Russian authorities to identify and assist citizens who found themselves trapped in the conflict, some of whom were lured into the war through fraudulent recruitment schemes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the decision by FATF, the global body responsible for setting standards on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, is a testament to South Africa’s commitment to transparency and reform.
The October 29, 2025, election is a little unusual because current President Samia Suluhu Hassan is competing in her first presidential election.
The event was led by local religious leaders and scholars, the faithful assembled in large numbers before sunrise, lifting their hands in humble supplication to God for mercy and rain.
Justice Edward Muriithi issued the conservatory orders on Monday, October 27, 2025, following an application by Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina, who sued the State Law Office, the National Assembly, and others.
The two leaders are expected to focus on trade and the future of the US–Japan alliance as Trump pursues a push to reshape economic ties across Asia.
In a statement released by the party’s Central Committee, ODM said its participation in the current administration is guided by a ten-point agenda agreed upon to promote unity and development across the country.
The hand-over coincided with the launch of a major new facility at the Gaddafi Military Barracks, Magamaga and the beginning of construction of a related workshop in Entebbe.
With Haaland misfiring and chances scarce, the wider problem was exposed: City’s supporting cast did not step up.
The ODM Central Committee announced its unanimous decision to back Oburu, calling on party members across the country to support him as he takes over the leadership.
The decision was announced by Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane on state television on October 27, 2025, explaining that the movement of students and teachers had been severely disrupted as fuel supplies dried up.
