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KRA confirms George Obell as Commissioner for Small Taxpayers Department

Obell has been serving in an acting capacity since the department's establishment on March 1, 2025.

Kenya ready to lead Africa’s digital revolution – Mudavadi

Speaking during the inaugural Software and Artificial Intelligence Summit at Moi University’s Annex Campus in Eldoret on November 10, 2025, Mudavadi said the event marked a new chapter in Kenya’s digital transformation.

ODM announces 3-day events to mark 20 years, honour Raila

In a statement issued on November 10, Interim Party Leader Senator Oburu Oginga said the celebrations will take place in Mombasa County from November 14 to 16, 2025.

Kenya confirms cancellation of planned visit by US Vice President JD Vance

In a statement issued on Monday, November 10, 2025, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the decision was communicated by the US government.

Former French president Sarkozy to be freed from prison after three weeks

On October 21, 2025, the former centre-right president, 70, was sentenced to five years for conspiring to fund his 2007 election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

Kenya, Africa Medicines Agency to partner to fast-track drug approvals

Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, announced the partnership Describing it as a milestone in the country’s journey to strengthen its health systems and regulatory capacity.

Former NCWSC employee arraigned over Sh8.3 million fraud

Gospel singer Betty Bayo is dead

A representative of the family in a press briefing streamed on her ex-husband Prophet Kanyari said she suffered from leukemia and had been admitted in hospital since last week.

Retired Catholic Bishop Sulumeti dies in hospital

Announcing the sad news, Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kakamega expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his predecessor and spiritual father to many.

Murkomen urges stronger partnership across justice sector to speed up delivery of justice

Speaking during the launch of the Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report 2024–2025 and the Justice Sector Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework at Safari Park Hotel on November 10, Murkomen said no institution can work effectively in isolation.

African Union calls for urgent action in insurgency-hit Mali

An Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa's Sahel region has blocked fuel imports since September, attacking convoys of tankers and creating a shortage that forced schools and businesses to shut.

High court suspends police recruitment pending petition

Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Monday issued a conservatory order directing that the suspension applies to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), the State Law Office, and all related parties, including employees, agents, and supporting entities involved in the recruitment process.

KWS engages counties on park revenue, compensation and community relations

Speaking in an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday night, Museiya clarified the status of national park revenue distribution, noting that there has been no clamor from governors to change ownership of national parks.

Kenya pushes community-based rehabilitation to curb crime

Beacco highlighted that engaging local communities is essential for effective offender management.

US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown

The vote is a procedural first step towards passing a compromise to fund the government since it ran out of money 1 October.

SHA chair Abdi Mohamed urges Kenyans to register for new universal health scheme

Mohamed said the new system anchored under the Social Health Authority introduces a more inclusive and equitable healthcare model built around three key funds: the Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF).

Human rights lawyer calls for urgent EAC action over Tanzania’s rising repression

Ogada said Tanzania’s recent political developments point to deeper problems threatening democracy and the rule of law and called on President William Ruto, as Chair of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, to urgently convene a meeting to address the matter before the situation worsens.

Tanzania government calls for dialogue after deadly post-poll unrest

Kirinyaga man in custody over school head's kidnapping

The suspect, Patrick Gacoki Muembe, and his two accomplices, who are still at large, allegedly pounced on the unsuspecting teacher, bundling him into a vehicle, before subjecting him to a harrowing ordeal as they drove him around in circles.

Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola milestone

Erling Haaland missed an early penalty at the Etihad Stadium, but the City striker recovered to give Guardiola's side the lead.

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran

President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if there is not enough rainfall soon, Tehran's water supply could be rationed. But he said that even rationing might not be enough to prevent a disaster.

We'll come for those illegal guns, Ruto warns Baragoi bandits

Speaking during a visit to Samburu on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the President said security agencies are aware of individuals in possession of illegal weapons and will move to recover them if not surrendered voluntarily.

Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife tidal surge

A woman died after being pulled into the ocean near the Puerto de la Cruz resort and a man died at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, emergency services said on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Report corruption during police recruitment exercise to me- Murkomen

Speaking during a Sunday service at the PEFA Church in Sotik Sub-County on November 9, 2025, Murkomen pledged that the exercise meant to recruit 10,000 officers will not have any cases of malpractice

Kalonzo: African leaders must stop treating protesters as criminals and terrorists

Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pan-African Institute, Kalonzo said the growing protests by young people — often led by the so-called Gen-Z generation — are a legitimate outcry against poor governance, corruption, electoral fraud, and economic hardship.

Somalia calls on regional MSMEs to invest, trade in the country

Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye), reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the EAC integration agenda and to creating a vibrant, inclusive business environment for entrepreneurs.

Even in death, Raila’s Pan-African spirit continues to inspire us- Kalonzo

Speaking on Sunday, Kalonzo said the world had lost a towering statesman whose life was devoted to the cause of African unity, democracy, and people-centred leadership.

I'm not against ODM forming coalitions with other parties – Ruth Odinga

Speaking during a visit by Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino and a delegation to her home at Kango ka Jaramogi to offer condolences, Ruth said her comments were meant to emphasise the need for a strong and united ODM before engaging in alliances.

Angola honours Mzee Jomo Kenyatta with posthumous award for Pan-Africanism

In a statement the Office of the Fourth President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, said the award, presented under the Honour Class, was a significant recognition of Mzee Kenyatta’s legacy as a Pan-Africanist leader who championed unity and self-determination across the continent.

Bobi Wine slams Museveni over detention of Kenyan activists

In a statement reacting to a video of Museveni’s remarks, Bobi Wine accused the Ugandan president of admitting to the illegal abduction and prolonged detention of the two Kenyans — Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo — who were reportedly held incommunicado for 39 days.