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Jubilee Party pledges support to United Opposition after NEC meeting
The party emphasized its readiness to work with other like-minded formations to build a strong, united, and people-centered alternative for Kenya.
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KRA Marine Unit boosts revenue and security on Lake Victoria
KRA’s Chief Manager for Customs in the Western Region, the increased patrols and enforcement efforts have led to significant progress in curbing smuggling activities and closing revenue loopholes across Kenya’s western borders.
Global Affairs
US Embassy issues advisory as violence grips Tanzania elections
The embassy warned that “national presidential and parliamentary elections in Tanzania are ongoing” and that “there are reports of country-wide demonstrations resulting in outbreaks of violence and roadblocks.”
Education and Career
Sakaja: No Nairobi public school child will miss lunch over Sh5
Governor Sakaja said that the feeding programme launched in collaboration with partners was designed to uphold the dignity and well-being of every child in Nairobi’s public schools.
Business
Kenya unveils 2025 foreign investment survey
The survey aims to enhance Kenya’s investment climate, inform policy planning, and attract sustainable foreign investments.
Sports
Maresca slams Delap red card as "very stupid" and "embarrassing"
Introduced as a second-half sub to inject energy and calm the attack, the 22-year-old was instead shown two yellow cards inside 26 minutes.
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-goal chase: Final sprint of a football immortal
Ronaldo’s latest strike came in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al Hazm, nudging his tally to 950.
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Fred Matiang’i named Jubilee Deputy Leader, party flagbearer for 2027
Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni further announced that Matiang’i had been appointed the party’s Deputy Leader, a move designed to strengthen Jubilee’s leadership framework and coordination with other opposition forces
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Green Belt Movement, Greenpeace Africa condemn lifting of Mau Forest logging ban
The two leading environmental organizations are urging the government to immediately halt all logging activities until it ensures transparency, legal compliance, and meaningful public participation in forest management.
Business
Co-op Bank launches Kamilisha to boost digital credit options
According to the bank, Kamilisha is designed to help customers settle urgent bills such as rent, utility fees, and stock purchases even if their accounts do not have sufficient funds.
Global Affairs
King Charles urges climate action after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
The King used the message to renew his global call for urgent environmental action, warning that the record-breaking storm should serve as a stark reminder of the world’s growing imbalance with nature.
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Court rules NPSC lacks authority over police recruitment, training
In her judgment, Justice Wasilwa explained that the Constitution clearly defines the separate roles of the NPSC and the Inspector General. She pointed out that while the NPSC has a mandate to oversee police affairs at a policy level, it cannot interfere with the IG’s independent control over the police force.
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Kenya’s cruise tourism on the rise as MV SH Diana makes third visit to Mombasa
The vessel, carrying 120 passengers and 129 crew members, arrived after completing a five-day voyage along Kenya’s scenic coastline, with stopovers in Shimoni and Lamu before its final leg to Mombasa.
Business
Dar es Salaam traders count heavy losses after election day protests
What began on Wednesday as calls for electoral justice quickly descended into chaos, leaving businesses destroyed, roads barricaded, and communication crippled by an internet shutdown.
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Treasury delays deepen financial woes for political parties
Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorlionokou said the delay has affected the smooth running of political parties, adding that the ORPP is in constant communication with the Treasury to secure the pending allocations.
Technology
YouTube to roll out global age restrictions on violent game footage
From November 17, 2025, the platform will begin automatically placing age limits on game footage that portrays intense or realistic violence involving human-like figures or scenes resembling actual brutality.
Global Affairs
Ugandan police crack down on rising campaign violence linked to NUP supporters
Ten people have been arrested as police warn all candidates to follow campaign laws and maintain order. In a statement released on October 29, 2025, from Kampala Police Headquarters, authorities acknowledged that while most campaign activities have been peaceful, some individuals have increasingly provoked officers, creating an unacceptable level of aggression.
Business
NSE rebounds to four-year high as investor wealth jumps Sh360 billion
Latest figures from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) show that total market value rose by Sh360 billion over the three months to September, lifting the market capitalisation to Sh2.78 trillion from Sh2.42 trillion in the previous quarter.
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Sh26.8 billion Green hydrogen project boosts Kenya’s climate agenda
The agreement emerged from a high-level meeting between Principal Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Festus K. Ng’eno, and GGGI Director-General Sang-Hyup Kim. Speaking on behalf of the Kenyan government, PS Ng’eno described the talks as a key step toward stronger cooperation.
Technology
WhatsApp to launch per-chat storage tool and Facebook-like cover photos
The feature is expected to be a game-changer for users in regions like Kenya, where phone storage and data management are major concerns. Small business owners who constantly share media — from photos to videos — will also find it easier to organise their files without wiping out entire conversations.
Global Affairs
Tanzania orders public servants to work from home amid post-election security alert
Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa announced the directive on his official Instagram account, clarifying that only essential staff whose duties require physical presence are expected to report to work.
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Long wait ends as Shakahola victims’ families begin burials
For nearly two years, the remains of the victims were kept at Malindi Sub-County Hospital mortuary, carefully preserved and labeled while forensic teams worked to match DNA samples to families eager for closure.This week, authorities launched a new phase of releasing identified bodies, this time including 37 victims, providing families with the opportunity to finally say goodbye.
Education and Career
Kenya drops certificates for Grade 6 and 9 learners under new curriculum
The new documents will not display traditional grades such as A, B, C, or D, nor the actual marks scored. This information will only be shared with the Ministry of Education for placement purposes into senior school. Certification will now only be awarded at the completion of basic education — at the end of Grade 12.
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Judiciary to conduct nationwide employee census
The initiative, which is part of the Judiciary’s ongoing reforms, seeks to promote efficiency, transparency, and equitable resource distribution.
Education and Career
Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification
The Education CS further told MPs that 570 out of 990 primary schools failed to submit updated data to the ministry even after receiving half of their funds, a gap that continues to complicate the disbursement process. According to Ogamba, about 6,000 schools countrywide, ranging from primary to senior secondary, are still non-compliant with the ministry’s requirements, with some institutions operating with as few as 45 pupils.
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Ex-SHA official among nine arrested over alleged Sh17 million fraud
Robert Ingasira, who served as acting SHA CEO after the exit of Wachira until April this year, is facing charges including conspiracy to defraud, misappropriation of funds, and abuse of office.
Global Affairs
132 dead in Rio police raid on favelas, sparking public outcry
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed alarm at the scale of the killings, with the justice minister saying he was “astonished” that the federal government had not been briefed prior to the raid. The United Nations Human Rights office also condemned the incident, calling it “horrifying” and urging a thorough investigation into the use of force by police.
Global Affairs
Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean islands reeling as death toll rises
Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the destruction as “total devastation,” reporting that 80 to 90 percent of roofs were torn from homes, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Many residents remain stranded atop damaged structures as emergency teams work to reach them.
Health and Wellness
Duale: Kiambu lost mothers and infants during doctors’ strike
Earlier this month, KMPDU reported that more than 105 people had died in Kiambu hospitals since the strike began in May. Union chairperson James Githinji said two major hospitals in the county recorded 53 infant deaths in September alone.
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Kenya calls for affordable, long-term financing for farmers
Speaking during the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Financing, hosted by the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) in Mombasa, Kagwe said that Kenya’s agriculture sector, which directly and indirectly contributes nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, requires financial solutions aligned with its seasonal cycles and long-term capital needs.