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Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane dies in detention
Ekane, 74, was a senior member of an opposition coalition that endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October presidential election.
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DCI unveils blockchain, cryptocurrency crime training to boost digital policing
The initiative, unveiled earlier today, marks one of the most comprehensive efforts yet to equip law enforcement with advanced skills to tackle offences committed through virtual assets and decentralised technologies.
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IEBC gazettes by-election winners, swearing-in set for Tuesday
The results were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated December 1, 2025 and signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
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Gachagua accuses police of enabling political violence, demands action from IG
Gachagua alleges that the police command has surrendered its authority to politicians close to President William Ruto, enabling gangs to operate with impunity across the country.
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Jubaland President holds talks with US Ambassador in Kismayo
Riley arrived in the port city on Monday with a delegation of senior officials as part of a working visit to the region.
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Homabay DG Magwanga hits back at Wanga over reshuffle
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has accused the governor of unlawfully locking his office, the County Secretary’s office, and the Payroll Management office, in what he terms a direct attack on his authority.
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A celebration of identity: Inside Somali Arts and Cultural Festival at Two Rivers
Thousands gathered, with the aim to learn about the rich history, complex customs, and evolving narrative of the Somali, which took place from November 28 to 30, 2025.
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EmpowerwithIT leads push to close digital gap in northern Kenya
EmpowerwithIT, a local non-profit, says the region is at risk of being locked out of Kenya’s digital economy without urgent investment.
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PSC begins nationwide drive for 7,000 paid public internships in 2026
The Public Service Commission is interviewing 13,117 shortlisted graduates for 7,000 paid internship slots across Kenya, stressing fairness, regional balance and warning applicants against fraudsters charging for placements.
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Arrest Samburu Governor for skipping Senate summons, IG Kanja told
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has directed the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to arrest and present Samburu governor Jonathan Lelelit for skipping the Senate Committee after the issuance of a summons.
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EACC targets KIHBT, NTSA officials in alleged exam bribery scheme
EACC searched KIHBT Kisii Campus and homes of KIHBT and NTSA officials over an alleged exam bribery syndicate, arresting an instructor and seizing cash as investigations continue.
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Nafis Night Sisterhood Gala to empower women, break mental health silence in Garissa
The gala is organised by Dr Neemo Yussuf, a counselling psychologist and founder of Safe Haven Consultancy.
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Kenyan banks pass Sh1tn capital mark as 11 lenders face CBK deadline
Kenya’s commercial banks have pushed core capital past Sh1 trillion, but 11 lenders remain below CBK’s Sh3 billion minimum, raising solvency and compliance concerns ahead of the December 2025 deadline.
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Governor Wanga announces shake-up in County Executive Committee
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, in a recent public notice, has announced immediate changes to the County Executive Committee with the aim of fostering and strengthening county governance.
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Eaagads swings to Sh4.39 million profit
The company’s earnings rebound was supported by stronger biological asset valuations and a notable reduction in production costs, according to results released on November 30, 2025.
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Chadema protests ban on prison visits to chairperson Tundu Lissu
Chadema accuses Tanzanian authorities of unlawfully blocking party leaders from visiting National Chairperson Tundu Lissu at Ukonga Prison, calling it a rights violation and warning of rising political repression.
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US issues security alert as Tanzania protests planned for December 9
The alert comes after unrest following Tanzania’s October 29 elections, which saw widespread destruction of public property, violence against civilians, internet shutdowns, and major travel disruptions.
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Ruto: Chiefs key to farmer registration and Kenya’s economic shift
President William Ruto praised chiefs and assistant chiefs in Embakasi, Nairobi, for driving farmer registration, security and youth programs, calling their grassroots role central to Kenya’s economic transformation.
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EACC arrests three labour officers at JKIA over Sh34,000 bribe
EACC arrested three Ministry of Labour officials at JKIA for allegedly extorting Sh500 per migrant worker, recovering Sh34,000. The operation targets bribery affecting Kenyans seeking jobs in the Middle East.
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Murkomen orders crackdown on armed political goons
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a nationwide crackdown on armed goons at public and political events after violent clashes in Nairobi and recent by-elections raised security concerns.
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Elachi warns ODM on Luo Nyanza 2027 battle and Nairobi governance
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi faults ODM’s mobilisation, internal deals and Nairobi governance, warning Luo Nyanza politics will be highly competitive in 2027 unless the party restructures.
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ELOG: How bribery culture is skewing Kenya’s elections
ELOG’s Mulle Musau warns that normalised bribery, handouts and paid violence are distorting Kenya’s elections, entrenching unfair contests and sidelining policy-based debate and citizen-driven democracy.
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Mombasa tuk-tuk operators ordered to register in saccos by January 1
Transport, Infrastructure and Governance CEC Dan Manyala said the move is part of a broader plan to enhance safety, accountability and order in the county’s public transport system.
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Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says
The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief negotiator.
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World Aids Day: Overcoming disruption, transforming AIDS response
Latest WHO data shows an estimated 40.8 million people are living with HIV worldwide, including about 610,000 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
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Beryl Odinga's burial set for December 6, says family
Raila Odinga, Jr, the late Raila's son, announced on his official social media pages on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
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Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after floods and mudslides
More than 200 are missing, and some 20,000 homes have been destroyed, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre reported.
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Police deny teargassing Kariobangi church service attended by Gachagua
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Service said officers on duty observed a group of rowdy youths armed with crude weapons attempting to force their way into the church.
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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects
Police announced the new death toll on Sunday, November 30, 2025, cautioning that they "cannot rule out the possibility of further fatalities".
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Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California
Ten others were injured in the shooting at a restaurant on Saturday evening, in the state's northern city of Stockton.