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Over 200 Kenyans have joined the Russian Army – Mudavadi
Mudavadi said reports indicate that recruitment networks targeting African nationals, including Kenyans, are still active both in Russia and within Kenya.
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State to expand NYS intake, launch commercial arm to empower youth
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Tuesday, Ruku said the expansion comes under a presidential directive aimed at ensuring more youth access opportunities to acquire employable skills across all counties.
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MPs pass landmark Bill regulating fertility treatments and surrogacy
The Bill seeks to safeguard ethical practices, protect the rights of parents, surrogates, and children, and outlaw commercial surrogacy and other exploitative arrangements.
Global Affairs
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge
The incidents were the latest in a recent surge in settler violence coinciding with the olive harvest season, when Palestinians head to their agricultural land around towns and villages.
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City Hall targets billboard firms owing Sh500 million in new crackdown
The county says the firms owe more than Sh500 million in unpaid advertising fees, even though most had already received payments from private clients.
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Hundreds of Kenya School of Government certificates declared invalid in crackdown on fraud
In a notice signed by the Director-General, KSG stated that certificates numbered MA 0251 to MA 1000 “do not originate from the school and cannot be recognised as evidence of any qualification.”
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CS Cheptumo urges collective action against teen pregnancies
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Cheptumo said teenage pregnancy remains a growing societal challenge that demands collective effort, especially from families and communities.
Business
UK livestock genetics to boost Kenya’s agricultural growth
Valued at about £700,000 (around Sh119 million) per year, the arrangement will help meet the rising demand for superior breeding stock in Kenya. With the country’s sheep and goat populations expected to grow in the coming years, access to advanced genetic material will enable local farmers to improve the quality, health, and productivity of their herds.
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Former Gabon First Lady and son jailed for 20 years in corruption case
The ruling was delivered late Tuesday night, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s ongoing reckoning with the legacy of the Bongo family, which ruled the oil-rich nation for more than five decades.
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Police boss rejects IG age cap, citing experience and succession concerns
The Bill seeks, among other changes, to set an age cap of 60 years for the Inspector General and introduce a five-year term limit for Deputy Inspector Generals, who currently do not have term restrictions. Currently, there is no age cap for the IG or DIG.
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Ethiopia to host 2027 UN climate talks as 2026 venue remains unclear
The announcement came during COP30 in Belem, Brazil, as the global community gathered in the heart of the Amazon to discuss climate action.
Business
KRA reports 80% uptake in E-Invoicing and Electronic Tax System
KRA’s Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Tax Advisory, said the Finance Act 2025 has made it easier for small-scale traders earning under Sh5 million to comply, while ensuring larger transactions remain transparent.
Global Affairs
Satellite images show widespread destruction in Gaza despite truce
The latest photographs, captured on November 8, indicate that the number of destroyed structures may be even higher, as satellite coverage was not available for all zones. Some experts suggest that these demolitions could violate the ceasefire agreements mediated by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, although the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain that their actions comply with the framework of the truce.
Global Affairs
Protesters disrupt COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Journalists from the BBC reported chaotic scenes as UN security staff and Brazilian soldiers tried to control the crowd, urging delegates to evacuate immediately. Online videos showed demonstrators carrying placards as they pushed past the venue entrance.
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AU reform proposals handed to Ruto to guide Luanda Summit
The experts also called for renewed Pan-African solidarity and unity of purpose, noting that Africa’s position in a changing global order depends on how effectively it reforms its institutions.
Education and Career
KUPPET sounds alarm over teacher internship contracts, stalled promotions
KUPPET is developing a structured plan with the National Assembly Education Committee to ensure promotions are carried out on time and adequate funds are allocated to meet government targets.
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Onsarigo reveals how Raila Odinga’s campaigns thrived on decentralized teams
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Onsarigo said Raila deliberately avoided having one central command structure, believing that too much concentration of power made a campaign easy to cripple.
Global Affairs
Former French President out of jail after three weeks, remains under supervision
The 70-year-old ex-president was sentenced on October 21 for conspiring to secure illicit campaign funds. His legal team acted quickly, submitting a request for early release, which a Paris court approved on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Sarkozy’s vehicle was seen departing the prison shortly before 3 p.m. local time, and he later returned to his residence in western Paris.
Business
SBM Bank Kenya returns to profit with Sh283m gain
The bank’s financial statement indicates that net interest income almost doubled to Sh2.76 billion from Sh1.41 billion during the same period last year. Non-interest revenue also grew by 29.8 percent to Sh1.54 billion from Sh1.19 billion, helping to boost overall earnings. Meanwhile, operating expenses fell slightly to Sh3.89 billion from Sh3.94 billion, reflecting careful cost control.
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From handshake to 2027: Onsarigo on Raila’s vision and ODM’s path
During an interview with Radio Generation, the former press secretary described Raila Odinga as a leader who had matured over time.
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Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter
In a statement issued by the ODPP on Wednesday, Resident Magistrate Ruth Ogolla found Mangisi Chaka Mangisi guilty of repeatedly defiling the minor between April 2021 and November 2022. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Collins Orwa and Prosecution Counsel Mahdy Twalib.
Global Affairs
UN demands accountability over Tanzanian election violence
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the office received multiple credible reports suggesting that security forces may have been involved in hiding the bodies of hundreds of civilians in the aftermath of the vote.
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Fisherman Brian Odhiambo last seen with six KWS rangers, police say
Chief Inspector Julius Muhuri said phone records placed Odhiambo’s phone near the rangers’ devices during the time he is believed to have been apprehended for illegal fishing in Nakuru National Park.
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Inside Raila’s Campaign: Onsarigo recalls chaos, calm, and strategy
Onsaringo, speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Wednesday, said life around Raila’s campaigns was intense, layered with strategy, emotion, and a sense of constant rebuilding after every disputed election.
Global Affairs
Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania
Court documents show that nearly 340 people were initially detained for their alleged involvement in protests and unrest surrounding the October 29 elections. Of these, 302 individuals have been formally charged with treason, one of the gravest crimes under Tanzanian law, which can carry the death penalty.
Health and Wellness
Cancer patients face hurdles as new SHA system delays treatment
KENCO Executive Director Phoebe Ongadi explained that the transition from the old National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA has created additional barriers for those seeking chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and follow-up consultations.
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Parliament to host President Ruto’s annual address on November 20
The annual address is required under Article 132(1)(b) of the Constitution, which obliges the President to speak to Parliament at least once every year. President Ruto formally requested the special sitting, prompting the Speakers of both Houses to issue notifications to Members of Parliament and the general public.
Global Affairs
Ghana helicopter crash blamed on harsh weather conditions
The Z9 military helicopter was en route from the capital, Accra, to Obuasi in August when it plunged into a thick forest. No one survived the accident. Investigators found that the helicopter lost lift and altitude due to a “downdraft,” a sudden downward air current. The report emphasized that the aircraft itself was fit to fly, but lacked modern safety features.
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Four years later, family urges State to produce missing security expert
Despite the family’s request for arrest warrants against the IG and DCI, the High Court declined, noting that the ODPP should first review the file before any action is taken. The matter is scheduled to return to court next week for further directions.
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Working for Ruto’s government was my biggest mistake – Muturi
In a statement shared on social media, Muturi said that despite his dismissal from Cabinet, he remains undeterred and will continue to advocate for justice and the rights of Kenyans.