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Arsenal unstoppable? Gunners look bulletproof as title race beckons

Saturday’s 2-0 win at Burnley stretched their Premier League winning run to five and left the Gunners sitting seven points clear at the top.

Chelsea v Tottenham: What 0.05 xG actually means

A 0.05 xG for a full 90 minutes is brutal in its simplicity; it says Tottenham’s entire attacking output had roughly a 5% chance of producing a single goal.

Two more charged over Louvre jewellery heist

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime. Separately, a man, aged 37, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. Both denied any involvement.

Death toll in Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide rises to 22 as 29 still missing

The tragedy, triggered by heavy rains, has left dozens injured and displaced several families.

Fans boo, players bolt and Spurs endure abject afternoon

A 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea left the stadium simmering with anger, players hurriedly slipping away down the tunnel and supporters making their displeasure impossible to ignore.

Duale to Muslim youths: Practice religious tolerance

Speaking on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Duale urged young Muslims to live harmoniously within the Kenyan society and reflect the positive teachings of their faith through their character and actions.

Wolves humiliated at Craven Cottage as relegation cloud gathers

The result plunged the club deeper into a nightmare start: two points from 10 games, eight defeats, a toothless attack, and a defence leaking goals at an alarmingly consistent rate.

KeNHA closes Kapyego–Chesoi–Kilangata Road after heavy rains cause fatalities

In a public notice issued on November 2, 2025, KeNHA said the affected sections include Kilangata, Murkutwo, Chesongoch, and Kabetwa.

UN Chief urges António Guterres governments to protect journalists

Guterres said journalists continue to face escalating dangers, including verbal abuse, legal intimidation, physical attacks, imprisonment, torture and even death, in their efforts to report the truth.

AU commission raises alarm over post-election human rights crisis in Tanzania

In a statement issued on November 1, 2025, the Commission said it was alarmed by reports of widespread unrest and violence that erupted after the elections.

Digital upgrade as KWS replaces eCitizen with KWSPay

The system officially went live at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025. To support users through the change, detailed guidance has been posted on both the KWS website and the eCitizen portal.Under KWSPay, visitors have access to several payment methods, including M-Pesa, bank transfers, bank cards and an eWallet. The platform will apply a monthly US dollar exchange rate issued by the Central Bank of Kenya, ensuring that charges reflect current currency movements.

Trump threatens to deploy US troops to Nigeria, alleging mass killings of Christians

In an explosive post, the Republican leader, who had campaigned unsuccessfully for the Nobel Peace Prize, said on social media he asked the Pentagon to map out a possible plan of attack, one day after warning that Christianity was “facing an existential threat in Nigeria.”

Ruto-Raila reform agenda tops as National Assembly resumes

US strike on alleged drug vessel kills three- Secretary Hegseth

Hegseth, in a social media posting, said the vessel was operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted.

KeRRA urges caution as roads blocked and families displaced in landslides

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority cautioned that movement in certain zones remains dangerous due to unstable soil and blocked roads, creating challenges for emergency teams and residents still waiting for help.

Ukraine battles to hold Pokrovsk as elite troops deployed

Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said on Saturday that troops had “improved [their] tactical position” in Pokrovsk, while acknowledging that fighting remained “difficult and dynamic”. President Volodymyr Zelensky also noted on Friday that holding Pokrovsk remains a “priority”.

State to airlift candidates from mudslide-hit areas

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said that learners in isolated villages would be relocated using air support where necessary to ensure they reach safer centres in time for their exams.

Chadema rejects Tanzania poll results after Suluhu win

The opposition outfit called on the international community not to recognize Suluhu as the leader of Tanzania, claiming she lacks legitimacy.

CJ Koome recalls early legal battle defending Raila during detention

Koome explained that through these cases, Raila forced courts to address important issues that helped guide Kenya through a period when rights and justice were constantly challenged.

US condemns alleged RSF atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher

In a statement, the US State Department voiced deep concern for civilians inside the city and those fleeing to nearby areas.

Our prayers are with you, President Ruto consoles Marakwet landslide victims

In a message of sympathy, Ruto said the country shares in the grief and pledged support as emergency teams search for those still missing.

Overnight pause in search as Marakwet landslide death toll reaches 21

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said emergency teams and villagers spent the day combing through the mud and debris before calling off the operation at dusk due to dangerous conditions on the ground.

Arsenal and Aberdeen great Willie Young dies at 73

Young featured in more than 180 matches for Aberdeen, becoming a key figure for the side before securing a move to Arsenal, where he continued to excel. His spell in London included helping the Gunners secure the FA Cup in 1979, adding silverware to an already respected career.

SADC presses for peace as Tanzania protests turn deadly

In its message, SADC reaffirmed that it stands ready to support Tanzania through established channels intended to help nations resolve political tension peacefully. It called for responsible leadership and restraint as communities and security agencies grapple with unrest.

Toll hits 15, search for 30 missing intensifies after Marakwet landslide

The landslide was triggered by persistent heavy rains that have been sweeping across the country, causing destruction in several counties. In Marakwet East, the hardest hit areas are Endo, Sambirir, and Embobut Wards, where homes were buried and vital infrastructure was cut off.

Senator Sifuna rejects Ruto’s Raila-only claim, says ODM ready for 2027

Sifuna also urged the government to focus on addressing challenges affecting citizens instead of concentrating on political statements about opponents. He said Kenyans expect leadership that responds to everyday issues and improves their welfare.

State details KCSE readiness plan with security and weather backup

To manage the exam, 342,687 personnel have been deployed, including invigilators, supervisors, centre managers and security officers. Ogamba also highlighted a public reporting system that allows Kenyans to flag cheating attempts and officer misconduct.

JKUAT temporarily pauses academic programmes amid staff strike

The temporary halt, however, does not affect certain groups of students, including medical students on clinical rotations, TVET Institute students, Mombasa and Nakuru campus students, SODeL students, JKUAT/KESRA students, and postgraduate students involved in ongoing research.

US and UK pull embassy staff as fuel blockade cripples Mali

Since military coups in 2020 and 2021, Mali has been under the rule of a military junta struggling to contain armed groups, particularly the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).

KDF evacuates mudslide survivors as death toll rises in Elgeyo Marakwet

Three Kenya Defence Forces helicopters have been deployed to ferry the injured from the disaster zone, with each trip taking about 30 minutes to Eldoret.