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Absa Bank Kenya also posted gains, climbing 5.67 percent to Sh23.30, suggesting selective recovery in the banking sector. Jubilee Holdings added 4.39 percent to Sh310.00, Olympia Capital grew 4.00 percent to Sh7.80, and Standard Group rose 3.83 percent to Sh6.02.
As part of the rollout, the government will team up with private investors to rebuild airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu under Public–Private Partnerships. Ruto noted that the initiative also aims to resolve the challenges facing Kenya Airways, saying the aviation sector plays a central role in linking the country to global markets.
Globally, 118 million children experience three or more severe deprivations, while 17 million endure four or more. The most common challenge is access to sanitation, with 65 per cent of children in low-income countries lacking toilets, compared with 26 per cent in lower-middle-income countries and 11 per cent in upper-middle-income nations.
Senators listed recent incidents involving Kenyans who have been tortured, killed or detained in Uganda, Tanzania and parts of the Middle East, saying these cases show a pattern of government inaction.
This year’s meeting is historic for the continent, as it marks the first time the G20 is being hosted under African leadership. The agenda focuses on challenges that heavily affect developing countries, including climate pressures, rising debt and widening gaps between nations. Although some leaders such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Argentina’s Javier Milei will not be present in person, their governments have sent teams to join the talks.
New data from the Central Bank of Kenya shows a Sh344.9 billion decline in the value of transactions processed by agents, pointing to rising pressure on households and businesses during a period of strained incomes and slow job growth.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State has been working around the clock through a coordinated multi-agency response.
In his State of the Nation Address, the President said limited rainfall can no longer determine the country’s food supply. He noted that just a fraction of Kenya receives enough rain to sustain dependable food production, a situation he said has kept farmers vulnerable to drought cycles.
In a media advisory issued on November 20, 2025, the Council said it was gravely concerned by the sharp rise in the deliberate spread of manipulated content, misinformation and disinformation across digital platforms, noting that much of the material is intentionally crafted to mislead the public and damage reputations.
Addressing residents at Kanyuambora on Thursday while campaigning for UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo, Kindiki accused the opposition of courting voters with “empty rhetoric” instead of genuine development plans.
The President said international institutions have noticed Kenya’s progress. “Just this week, 14 of the world's leading financial institutions, including Citigroup, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Goldman Sachs, projected that Kenya's economy will expand by between 5 and 5.8% in 2026.
The development features 570 apartments across 24 buildings, totalling 58,000 square metres of built-up area. Designed to exceed prevailing market standards, Porini Point offers spacious layouts, high-quality finishes, and a design concept that blends urban living with natural tranquillity.
The manager is currently being held by Somali authorities in Dhobley, with plans being made to hand him over to Kenyan officials. Hussein was last seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 10 a.m. in Wajir town. His sudden disappearance sparked anxiety among local residents and criticism from leaders over the lack of information from authorities.
Speaking on Thursday during the burial service of renowned gospel musician Betty Bayo at Ndumberi Stadium in Kiambu County, Kindiki said the initiative would provide critical financial security for families often left vulnerable when artists pass on.
Speaking during the State of the Nation address, he recalled the challenges faced three years ago, when inflation neared double digits, fuel shortages threatened to halt business operations, and the shilling plummeted.
Ruto said the priorities — human capital development, economic transformation through expanded agricultural production, massive investment in energy generation and a modernised transport and logistics network — are essential for securing Kenya’s long-term prosperity.
The Hustler Fund has already disbursed more than Sh80 billion, benefiting seven million Kenyans directly. “The seven million once blacklisted Kenyans have since repaired their credit,” Ruto said.
As of late 2025, the Ruto administration's Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has between 140,000 and 161,911 units in various stages of construction across 44 counties, with 3,171 units reported as complete and handed over to beneficiaries.
The President said the agricultural growth is part of a broader narrative of sacrifice, progress, and national renewal, visible in the numbers and felt across communities. He pointed to government support for dairy farmers through the installation of 230 new milk coolers, expanding the cold chain and reducing post-production losses.
Ruto noted that the education sector had long suffered from inadequate student housing, with fewer than 10 percent of learners previously accessing decent accommodation. The new beds, he said, will help close that gap.
Ruto stressed that effective health services start long before hospital visits. He spotlighted the deployment of 107,000 community health promoters in September 2023, the largest primary healthcare workforce ever in Kenya. These promoters have visited 8.9 million households, conducted 9.9 million diabetes screenings identifying 134,000 cases, and carried out 6.5 million hypertension screenings that confirmed 305,000 cases.
Ruto noted that the country had been grappling with a serious shortage of teachers and a difficult transition under CBC, a situation he said was made worse by the financial struggles in universities.
According to the results released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, net interest income grew 21.1% to Sh31.819 billion, up from Sh26.280 billion in the same period last year.
Recent findings from WHO’s Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP) show a sharp increase in resistance to essential antibiotics, highlighting a rising public health challenge. Between 2022 and 2024, several countries reported a worrying number of cases where standard treatments no longer work.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have arrived at Parliament grounds ahead of the President’s 13th State of the Nation address.
Ahead of the address, teams from the General Service Unit and regular police were spread across key roads that feed into the National Assembly. Officers were positioned along Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way and the connecting routes to ensure controlled movement as the President made his way to the precinct.
The tech giant said it has started informing users it believes are aged between 13 and 15 that their accounts will be shut down. Notifications are being delivered via emails, text messages, and in-app alerts.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said Kenya’s elections reward hatred over policy, and urged creating a safe exit for any president to enable peaceful transitions.
The courts were introduced to tackle the persistent backlog of cases that has slowed down the judiciary for years. They handle disputes involving sums below Sh1 million and are designed to manage common cases such as sale and supply contracts, debt recovery, claims for personal injury, and other routine matters.
Non-interest income dropped 10.1 percent to Sh45.09 billion, largely because foreign exchange trading earnings fell 40.1 percent to Sh8.24 billion from Sh13.76 billion. The bank noted that digital channels helped shield non-funded income, which faced pressure from declining fees and commissions in the Democratic Republic of Congo following branch closures.