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Tunza Mtoto demands full release of ghost student audit report

The verification process, launched in early September 2025, came after a special audit by the Office of the Auditor General uncovered serious irregularities in the education sector. That audit showed that 33 fictitious schools had received billions of shillings over the past four years. By the end of October, the Ministry reported finding roughly 50,000 ghost students from a sample of 12,000 public schools.

DStv, GOtv decoder prices drop in fresh bid to win back viewers

The high-definition DStv Zapper decoder will now be sold at Sh850, down from Sh1,199, while the GOtv decoder price drops to Sh799 from Sh999. The company says the new rates are designed to reward loyalty and attract new subscribers who may have been locked out due to upfront costs.

Sh153bn state loans raise alarm as audit exposes repayment failures

The Auditor-General’s report, submitted to the National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatisation, revealed that several loans were issued without involving the Department of Government Investment and Public Enterprises, which is mandated to participate in the lending process.

EALA MP Karobia urges Tanzania to prioritize nation-building

Karobia praised reforms aimed at strengthening the independence of Tanzania’s electoral body, now called the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the changes as progress for democracy.

Hinduja empire faces transition as patriarch GP dies at 85

The billionaire leader of the Hinduja family, known simply as GP, spent decades shaping the group into one of the most influential business dynasties in both Britain and India.

Stolen items recovered in Turkana burglary as three suspects held

The National Police Service confirmed that all seized items were identified by the owners and are now held as official exhibits. The suspects are awaiting arraignment, with investigations ongoing to ensure that all involved are brought to justice.

MPs, Senators reach deal to free Sh70.6 billion for counties

Legislators have now agreed to release Sh70.6 billion in extra allocations for the 2025/26 financial year, clearing the way for stalled county programmes to restart and easing concerns from governors over halted development plans and pending obligations.

Israel confirms body returned by Hamas as US-Israeli soldier Itay Chen

Chen remains were brought back to Israel on Tuesday through the Red Cross, as part of a temporary truce agreement brokered last month. The transfer followed a search in the Shejaiya area of Gaza City, where Hamas said the body had been recovered. Israeli forces still operate in parts of that zone and had permitted access for the search

Government sets Sh53,554 uniform annual fee for senior boarding schools

Parents must be consulted before any extra levies are introduced, while Boards of Management are required to ensure proper use of resources and give annual financial reports to parents. Schools must also offer bursaries or scholarships to support needy learners.

Sean Williams’ Zimbabwe stint ends as he enters drug rehab

Williams, who stepped back from the national squad in September ahead of T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Harare, notified team officials during an internal inquiry that he had been facing drug-related struggles and had chosen to enter treatment. His decision followed concerns about his withdrawal from key fixtures, which prompted a review by Zimbabwe Cricket.

Shift to local borrowing deepens as Kenya’s debt exceeds Sh12 trillion

National Treasury records indicate the country’s total public debt reached Sh12.06 trillion in September 2025. Of this, Sh6.66 trillion was sourced locally while Sh5.39 trillion came from external lenders, placing the debt level at 67.3 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

Historic Mamdani victory sets stage for high-stakes leadership test

Mamdani’s win is historic on several fronts — he will be the first Muslim to lead the city, the first mayor born in Africa, and the youngest elected since 1892. When he entered the contest, he had no strong party backing, no major donors and very little visibility.

Cebu reels as Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 52 and leaves towns underwater

The storm, known locally as Tino, brought strong winds and heavy rainfall that triggered dangerous flash floods, destroyed homes and trapped families in parts of Cebu and nearby provinces.

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New push for deal as MPs press end to lecturers’ university strike

Members of the National Assembly’s Education Committee on Tuesday held a tense sitting with Treasury and Education officials, as well as representatives of university staff, in a push to revive stalled talks on the Sh7.9 billion collective bargaining agreement.

Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide toll hits 34 as search for missing persons continues

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said more than 6,000 households across Elgeyo Marakwet and other regions — including Trans Nzoia, Tana River, Baringo, Central and parts of Northern Kenya as well as Nairobi — have been affected by flooding and landslides during this rainy season.

IEBC admits sluggish voter listing, promises wider access post-November polls

As of October 31, the IEBC had captured 90,020 new voters, far short of the 6.8 million people it hopes to add to the register before the 2027 polls. The drive has also processed 15,619 transfers and 188 updates to voter records.

Curfew lifted in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam city after election unrest

Following the unrest, the internet was cut nationwide and most shops in Dar es Salaam closed amid acute shortages of basic essentials and soaring prices. Schools shut and public transport came to a halt.

Murkomen appoints 6-member panel to recruit new NCIC chair and commissioners

The move comes as the current commissioners near the end of their six-year non-renewable term, which is set to expire on November 17, 2025.

EXPLAINER: Who is Princess Lalla Asmaa?

The cornerstone of Princess Lalla Asmaa’s humanitarian portfolio is her presidency of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Deaf Children and Youth, founded in 1995.

Ruto appoints Claris Ogangah as compensation panel vice chair after Faith Odhiambo’s exit

The changes, effective November 4, 2025, were announced in a Gazette notice issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Ruto announces vacancy for PSC chairperson, appoints selection panel

The announcement was made through Gazette Notice No. 15945, following the expiry of Ambassador Anthony Muchiri’s term.

NLC conducts public hearings in Mandera to enhance transparency in land regularization

The hearings, held at the Mandera County Public Works Hall, follow a formal request for land regularization that was approved during the Commission’s 183rd Plenary Session.

Key witnesses presented in murder case of 17-year-old Wajir refugee

The prosecution called three witnesses, Ibrahim Abdiwahid, Senior Sergeant Joel Koskei, and Chief Mohammed Sugow, to testify in support of the State’s case.

Employ locally-trained teachers in Mandera- MP Haro tells TSC

Speaking during an event at the Mandera Teachers Training College (MTTC) on Tuesday, Haro said the region had made great strides in training enough qualified teachers to meet the needs of both primary and secondary schools in the county.

Princess Lalla Asmaa of Morocco arrives in Kenya for three-day official visit

Her aircraft landed at 2 pm at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, where she was received by First Lady Rachel Ruto and senior government officials.

Chadema demands answers over detention of deputy chair John Heche

The party says Heche’s family and colleagues have lost contact with him, raising serious safety concerns as police remain silent on his whereabouts.

Sugar re-packaging firms must register by November, says Ministry

The directive specifies that only firms meeting the prescribed standards and submitting the required documents will be approved to operate.

President Ruto calls for global action to end inequality and boost justice

The President acknowledged that progress has been made in areas such as poverty reduction, education, and health, but warned that “persistent and widening inequality within and among nations continues to erode these very gains.”

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Cheney passed away surrounded by his family, including his wife of 61 years, Lynne, and their daughters, Liz and Mary.