Sports
FKF president apologises as Kenya suffers crushing 8–0 defeat to Senegal
Following the defeat, Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed openly admitted the team’s performance was unacceptable.
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Business
Regulator denies claims of DNA or fingerprint collection for mobile lines
The regulator said the new rules were introduced to prevent SIM card fraud, safeguard the integrity of telecommunications, and support secure access to digital services such as mobile payments, government services, and online commerce.
Business
DTB opens its 92nd branch in Kenya as Garissa’s investment climate strengthens
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, who officiated the inauguration of the latest bank in the town on Monday, November 17, 2025, said the move underscores the region’s improving business environment and growing investor confidence.
Technology
Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT
Thousands of users began reporting issues with the sites, as well as other services, to outage monitoring site Downdetector shortly after 11:30 GMT.
News
Agriculture sector pushes Treasury, counties for tax and policy reforms
The forum, chaired by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, brought together representatives from the National Treasury, the Council of Governors (COG), the Kenya Revenue Authority, and sector regulators.
Sports
Manchester United’s reset: Cut the wage bill, rebuild the midfield
With Casemiro, Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho all edging toward contract expiries and Marcus Rashford widely expected to make his Barcelona loan permanent, the club stands to shave roughly £1 million a week from its wage bill.
News
Garissa County Hospital denies claims of harassment and bribery by police officers
According to the hospital administration, the claims are based on misleading information and an image taken outside the hospital grounds — in a parking area commonly used by visitors, taxis, and boda boda operators.
Sports
World Cup countdown: Germany and the Netherlands join the party?
14 World Cup berths remain, with several groups and decisive finals in all confederations set to write the last chapters before the March play-offs and November’s closing qualifiers
News
CHADEMA demands immediate release of detained members
In a public statement released on Tuesday and signed by the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, Brenda Rupia, CHADEMA said hundreds of people have been arrested over the past several days without clear reasons, legal procedures or access to their families and lawyers.
Global Affairs
Cloudflare glitch causes widespread online access problem
Cloudflare, which handles a wide range of internet security and traffic management tasks for millions of websites, acknowledged the situation on its service dashboard.
News
Kenya automates jute products import licensing to boost trade efficiency
The announcement follows the gazettement of jute as a scheduled crop under Gazette notice number 14820 of 15th November 2024, tasking AFA with the development, regulation, and promotion of jute in Kenya.
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Kindiki warns opposition against sponsoring violence in Mbeere North ahead of polls
Kindiki, who is leading campaigns for UDA candidate Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende, claimed some opposition figures had resorted to incitement to destabilise the area during the election period.
Health and Wellness
KMPDC warns hospitals against detaining bodies over unpaid bills
In an advisory issued on Tuesday, the Council said families have a constitutional right to dignity and a timely burial for their loved ones, a right that does not end at death.
News
Waititu secures Sh53 million guarantor in bid for release
The court said that once the Sh53 million guarantee is deposited, Waititu may be released, as his bond terms in the hate-speech case remain valid. Magistrate Ndobi then fixed the hearing of the hate-speech matter for January 15, 2026.
Business
Kenya Power awards Sh3.5 billion in AGPO tenders to youth, women, and PWDs
The move highlights the state-owned company’s commitment to inclusive procurement and economic empowerment under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) framework.
Entertainment
Tom Cruise earns long-awaited Oscar after four decades in film
A four-time nominee, Cruise walked onto the stage to warm applause before delivering a heartfelt speech reflecting on the path his life has taken and the passion that has kept him in front of the camera for 45 years. “Making films is not what I do, it is who I am,” he said, speaking to a room filled with well-known filmmakers and actors including Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Sports
Is Donley ready to solve Northern Ireland’s No 9 puzzle?
On a mild Monday night in Luxembourg, 20-year-old Jamie Donley delivered his most convincing audition yet.
Sports
Premier League teams that will lose most players to AFCON 2025
The Black Cats will part with Morocco winger Chemsdine Talbi, Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra, Mozambique full-back Reinildo, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traoré, and DR Congo duo Arthur Masuaku and Noah Sadiki.
Business
CBK buyback bond attracts huge investor surge
The CBK had offered Sh30 billion for the buyback programme, but the bids received surpassed this amount by over Sh4 billion, underscoring what the Bank indicated as renewed confidence in government securities.
News
Nyaribari Masaba MP Manduku accuses Executive of withholding ODM funds
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Manduku said ODM alone is owed billions of shillings in unpaid allocations from the Political Parties Fund, money he insists is legally due to the party under a clear, formula-based system.
News
Fake KDF officer arrested in Kilimani recruitment scam
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Joshua Mutui Muimi, had upgraded himself from civilian to ‘KDF brigadier’ without ever seeing a parade square, using a fabricated military identity to extort money from unsuspecting Kenyans.
Global Affairs
Ukraine and France sign major deal for 100 Rafale fighter jets
In addition to the fighter jets, the two countries have agreed to begin joint production of interceptor drones this year, a move intended to enhance Ukraine’s capability to counter aerial threats.
Crime
DCI arrests six robbery suspects, recover Falcon pistols in Meru County
According to investigators, the coordinated operation was the culmination of a sustained, covert pursuit aimed at disrupting a violent robbery ring believed to have been preparing for yet another attack.
News
ODM risks collapse, MP Manduku says as regional realignments emerge
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, the Nyaribari Masaba legislator said ODM’s strength was historically anchored not on ideology but on Raila Odinga’s personal influence, charisma, and ability to understand the political interests of different communities across the country.
Global Affairs
South Sudan strengthens border vigilance after Marburg Virus confirmed in Ethiopia
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported that by November 14, nine individuals had tested positive for Marburg virus in Jinka.
News
MPs to decide on regularising over 6,700 hectares of forest settlements
Barasa’s request covers 989.17 hectares of South Nandi Forest, 1,241 hectares of Turbo Forest, 4,647 hectares of Mt Elgon Forest, and 130.99 hectares within Kakamega Forest, split between Shiru and Shaviringa. These areas have been occupied since the 1980s by communities whose presence has not yet been legally regularised.
Education and Career
US colleges report drop in first-time foreign students amid stricter visa rules
The survey, carried out by the Institute of International Education, covered 828 higher learning institutions across the country. While the flow of new students slowed, the total international student population dipped only slightly, by around 1%, indicating that students already studying in the US mostly continued their programs.
Business
KenGen raises Sh1.37bn for unpaid customer bills
KenGen’s impairment allowance rose sharply from Sh774.71 million in the previous year, highlighting the impact of delayed payments from both commercial and non-commercial customers.
Education and Career
Teacher killed, 25 girls taken in Nigeria's Kebbi school raid
During the confrontation, one teacher was shot dead while trying to protect the students, and another was injured and is receiving treatment at a local facility. Eyewitnesses described a large group of armed men, locally referred to as bandits, who opened fire randomly to terrorize the campus before heading straight for the hostels.
Global Affairs
Samia Suluhu reshuffles key ministries to boost efficiency and services
Several ministries under the President’s Office have been reorganized to streamline decision-making. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete has been named Minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance, with Regina Ndege Qwaray serving as deputy. Kitila Mkumbo now leads the Office for Planning and Investment, supported by Pius Steven Chaya.