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Kenya honours police officers returning from Haiti mission
The event brought together senior police leadership, government officials and officers from the first two contingents deployed to Haiti in 2024.
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National, county governments adopt resolutions to accelerate devolution
The decisions were issued on December 10, 2025, in a communiqué released after the 12th Ordinary Session of the Summit held at State House, Nairobi.
Global Affairs
IMF approves additional funding as Somalia pushes ahead with economic reforms
Somalia is implementing reforms under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), a zero-interest loan program that supports low-income countries facing long-term financial challenges.
Business
CBK opens Sh20 billion voluntary switch for FXD1/2016/010 holders
The Central Bank of Kenya has opened a Sh20 billion voluntary switch auction, allowing FXD1/2016/010 holders to move into FXD1/2022/015, aiming to improve market efficiency and portfolio management.
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Treasury calls for tax policy proposals ahead of 2026/27 budget
The National Treasury has invited Kenyans and key stakeholders to submit evidence-based tax amendment proposals for the 2026/2027 Budget and Finance Bill 2026, with submissions due by December 31, 2025.
Global Affairs
UK government confirms identity of soldier killed in Ukraine
Lance Corporal Hooley’s death comes at a time when the UK continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine, including training support, equipment, and intelligence cooperation.
Health and Wellness
WHO, EU invest Sh574 million to tackle rising antibiotic resistance
The funding will help WHO accelerate research and development of new antibiotics, antifungals, and innovative therapies such as bacteriophages.
Business
Kenya’s interest rates fall as inflation holds at 4.5% in November
Presenting the November 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) update on Wednesday, Thugge said improved global conditions and recent policy moves at home were helping steady the economic outlook.
Global Affairs
At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco
The two four-storey residential buildings that came down early on Wednesday morning contained eight families, state media report, citing local officials.
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Nairobi County orders mandatory staff credentials audit
This marks the start of a comprehensive audit aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the integrity of staff records.
Business
KCB Bank puts Cedarwood’s White Rhino Hotel in receivership
KCB Bank has placed Cedarwood’s White Rhino Hotel under receivership, appointing Kamal Anantroy Bhatt to take full control of assets and operations, with all dealings now requiring his written consent.
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UNEA-7: Experts urge bigger clean energy investment in Africa
Chinese and African experts at UNEA-7 in Nairobi urged greater investment in renewable energy, saying clean power is vital to climate action, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
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High Court upholds ODPP diversion, blocks private prosecution bid
The High Court in Kakamega has quashed a magistrate’s approval of a private prosecution against Sylvia Atamba, upholding an ODPP diversion deal and warning against abuse of process and double jeopardy.
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Ruto ties US partnership to BETA reforms and Kenyan household welfare
President William Ruto says Kenya’s expanding partnership with the US will prioritise national sovereignty, household welfare and BETA reforms, with focus on trade, health, digital economy and regional security.
Business
Safaricom Green Note raises Sh41.6bn, exceeds target by 176 percent
The company will take up the full Sh5 billion greenshoe, bringing the tranche allocation to Sh20 billion, while Sh21.4 billion will be refunded to investors in line with the allotment terms outlined in the Information Memorandum.
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Africa faces rising journalist arrests as Kenya and Somalia lead pack
The report documents that at least 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa saw journalists detained, while at least 16 countries reported attacks on reporters. Arrests were concentrated in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, with Somalia accounting for the highest number, followed closely by Kenya.
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Kenyan web domains hit record 115,653 in September
According to the latest quarterly statistics, the tally rose from 111,313 recorded three months earlier. This added 4,340 new registrations, representing a 3.9 percent increase. The authority noted that the upward trend has been consistent since 2018, when the registry stood at 85,744, before rising to 101,123 in 2020 during the widespread shift to online platforms brought on by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Ruto urges stronger national–county collaboration to boost devolution
President William Ruto told the National and County Governments Summit that all devolved functions are now fully gazetted, urging faster funding, land transfers and legal reforms to strengthen devolution.
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Mbadi: New state firm to manage infrastructure fund, attract investors
Treasury CS John Mbadi says Kenya will set up a professional company to run the new National Infrastructure Fund, aiming to cut bureaucracy, attract private investors and unlock key roads, dams and energy projects.
Global Affairs
Tanzania police renew warning over planned anti-government protests
In a notice released on Wednesday, the police said messages urging Tanzanians to join street protests on December 9 were widely shared, but those behind the push failed to bring people out.
Education and Career
TSC needs extra Sh5bn to clear growing teacher promotion backlog
As mandated by law, the commission handles the recruitment, registration, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination of teachers in public learning institutions. In July, it introduced automatic promotions aimed at speeding up career growth for deserving tutors based on performance, while retaining competitive promotions for those rising to higher ranks.
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Less than 40% of counties provide health insurance for persons with disabilities, report shows
The disability inclusion assessment, which examined 41 out of the country’s 47 counties, shows that while 34 counties (82.9 per cent) have taken steps to improve healthcare access for persons with disabilities, notable gaps remain. Initiatives include enhancing physical access to health facilities, offering disability-specific medical support, and implementing inclusive health communication strategies.
Health and Wellness
KNH radiotherapy wait times double as machines break down
Figures presented to the Treasury indicate that the average wait for radiotherapy at KNH rose to 37 days, up from 18 days the previous year, far above the target of 17 days. The State Department for Medical Services said the jump was caused by constant equipment failures and growing demand for treatment.
Global Affairs
England’s flood defences struggle as winter storms arrive
Among the defences, 6,498 were considered "high consequence," meaning that their failure could have a severe impact on communities. Overall, around 8,500 structures were not functioning as intended at the start of winter. While the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs says investments since 2024 have strengthened the network, the condition of defences varies greatly across regions.
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Man arrested in Mombasa over alleged fake Airbnb holiday listings
In a statement by the DCI on Tuesday, the suspect, identified as Brian Masika, was tracked down after a Nairobi resident lost Sh24,000 while trying to book a non-existent beach apartment.
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How Tatu City’s 5,000-acre design aims to cut Nairobi traffic time
Tatu City Head of Sales David Karimi explains how the 5,000-acre mixed-use, mixed-income development in Ruiru is designed to cut traffic time and integrate homes, schools and light industries.
Business
Safaricom raises Sh20bn after heavy demand for new corporate bond
Safaricom has in the past turned to green financing, including a Sh30 billion sustainability-linked loan from local lenders such as KCB, Absa Kenya, Standard Chartered Kenya and Stanbic Kenya. A green bond is a fixed-income instrument created to support climate and environmental projects.
Global Affairs
Brazil Congress in turmoil over Bolsonaro sentence cut
The former president, a right-wing populist narrowly defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three years ago, remains a polarizing figure in Brazil. Conservative lawmakers have explored multiple paths to reduce his sentence, the latest being a bill that overhauls penalties for elected officials and drastically reduces sentences for crimes tied to the 2022 coup attempt.
Business
CBK lowers lending rate to 9 per cent amid stable economic growth
The bank also noted that international oil prices have softened due to increased production and weaker global demand, though volatility persists amid ongoing uncertainties.
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Nyaribari Masaba hopeful vows tech-driven solutions and community-focused leadership
The Kisii County constituency, currently represented by Daniel Ogwoka Manduku of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), faces persistent security threats, according to Mobeck. Cattle rustling along the Maasai-Kalenjin border has long troubled residents, particularly in areas where his grandfather’s land sits at the junction of Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay, and Narok counties.