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JSC appoints Hassan Omar Daffa as new Chief Kadhi of Kenya
As head of all Kadhi's Courts in Kenya, the Chief Kadhi provides leadership in the administration of justice in matters governed by Islamic law.
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Corridors of Justice
High court rejects petition seeking to kick out Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich
Justice Patricia Nyaundi Mande struck out the petition after finding that the removal of a county executive member must follow the procedures laid down in the County Governments Act.
Health and Wellness
Doctor explains how childhood eating habits could lead to adult diabetes
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Paediatric Endocrinology Society of Kenya General Secretary Dr Madhura Joshi said excessive feeding and unhealthy nutrition habits during infancy can contribute to weight problems that persist into adulthood, increasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
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500 children flee conflict into Kakuma every week as aid crisis deepens
Save the Children says the rising numbers are adding to the burden on refugee support programmes, with healthcare facilities, schools, sanitation systems and clean water supplies struggling to meet the needs of displaced families and surrounding host communities.
Business
KAM fears new clinker levies could derail Kenya's cement export growth
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has raised objections to plans to impose a two per cent royalty fee and a one per cent Mineral Development Levy on exported clinker, arguing that the move could penalise companies that have spent billions of shillings expanding local production.
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Rescue teams race to reach people trapped in Syokimau building collapse
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that three people had been retrieved from the debris and rushed to hospital, while another person was reported missing.
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Political interference and court battles threaten Kenya's land reform agenda
In its annual report for the 2025-26 financial year, tabled in Parliament, NLC warns that political influence has increasingly interfered with decisions on land allocation and the implementation of major projects.
Corridors of Justice
18 new members appointed to Political Parties Disputes Tribunal
The appointments, published in Gazette Notice No. 17689 on November 9, 2026, became effective on October 28, 2026, under provisions of the Political Parties Act, 2011, which allow the Tribunal to bring in additional members to assist its regular panel.
Corridors of Justice
Court explains why two prosecutors escaped blame in Sh63bn dams scandal
Justice Chacha Mwita, now a Court of Appeal judge, dismissed a petition by four lobby organisations that wanted Geoffrey Obiri and Oliver Mureithi held personally responsible for their handling of the corruption proceedings.
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US Visa restrictions put African Miss Universe queens' pageant dreams at risk
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall is among those caught up in the uncertainty, having made repeated attempts to secure permission to travel for the international contest, where the new queen is expected to be crowned on November 24.
Counties
Governors seek Sh130bn to fund next phase of grassroots climate plan
The Council of Governors (CoG) is asking development partners to provide $1 billion (about Sh130 billion) for the second phase of the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme.
Corridors of Justice
Kajiado School principal to compensate student Sh1.2m for exposing HIV status
The HIV and AIDS Tribunal ruled that the principal's actions amounted to an unlawful disclosure of confidential medical information, which exposed the girl to stigma and contributed to her decision to abandon the school.
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How Kenyan officials were linked to trafficking networks targeting job seekers
The assessment also found that Kenya has not fully met the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking, pointing to alleged corruption within state institutions as a major setback in efforts to combat the crime.
Politics
Sonko: Kalonzo must get opposition ticket or join Ruto
The former Nairobi Governor believes the Wiper Patriotic Front leader has made enough concessions in previous election cycles and should no longer surrender his presidential ambitions to accommodate other opposition politicians.
Health and Wellness
Why doctors want newborns screened and children's growth monitored
Paediatric Endocrinology Society of Kenya General Secretary Dr Madhura Joshi says conditions affecting hormone production can interfere with children's growth, brain development, metabolism and puberty if left undiagnosed and untreated.
News
Sifuna's party gets green light for NDC as tribunal defers legal battle
The party will hold its delegates' meeting today (Friday) without media access, with its leadership opting to keep the proceedings private despite the significance of the resolutions expected to be considered.
Exclusives
Why Kenya is lagging behind Tanzania and Ghana in gold production
Patrick Kanyoro says Kenya’s mining sector supports at least 300,000 jobs but produces far less gold than Tanzania and Ghana, and needs stronger regulation to attract investment.
Health and Wellness
Five Babies' Deaths: Family questions Thika Hospital's emergency response
One of the main concerns was the decision to have Kanini deliver at Thika despite carrying five babies, with the family questioning whether an earlier referral could have changed the outcome.
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How Government waste is making life more expensive for Kenyans
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o said the government was spending increasing amounts of public money on activities that deliver little benefit, creating additional pressure on an economy where households are already struggling with the rising cost of goods and services.
Football
Ghana revive Afcon hopes after ending losing streak with Somalia victory
With qualification hopes already under threat, Ghana appointed women's national team coach Kim Bjorkegren to take temporary charge of the squad for their two meetings against Somalia.
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Putin agrees to fresh Ukraine talks as US envoys prepare to meet Zelensky
The Moscow engagement came a day after the latest peace discussions in Abu Dhabi ended, with the American representatives now confirming that another round of trilateral talks had been agreed upon with the Russian leader.
Education and Career
Only 65 public primary schools headed by teachers below 35, audit reveals
The findings, released by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), point to a major gap in the representation of young teachers in school leadership, with only 65 out of approximately 21,000 public primary schools.
Corridors of Justice
DCI expert finds signs of forgery in Tob Cohen estate documents
The findings also cast doubt on letters allegedly signed by Cohen seeking the withdrawal of an assault case against his widow, Sarah Wairimu, as well as documents forming part of the wider dispute surrounding his estate.
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At least 14 killed, 30 injured after truck triggers 23-vehicle crash in UAE
The UAE Interior Ministry confirmed the casualties on Thursday, November 12, 2026, following the crash on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.
News
Ruto defends Sh50bn Highway exit deal, says new Rironi-Mau Summit road is cheaper and faster
Ruto said construction under the new arrangement had reached 40% in about one year, contrasting this with the previous six-year period, when no section of the road had been completed.
News
Former CS Aisha Jumwa returns to UDA party, received by President Ruto
The President said Jumwa's return would help strengthen the party's activities in the Coast region and across the country.
Education and Career
TSC sets nationwide training dates for women, youth seeking State contracts
The commission has scheduled the sensitisation exercise for November 18 to 27, 2026, with meetings planned in eight regions to help businesses registered under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme.
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High Court reaffirms Copyright Tribunal’s authority in Black Market Records dispute
The judge held that the Copyright Tribunal is the specialised statutory forum mandated to handle disputes involving copyright ownership, infringement and compensation.
Global Affairs
Doreen Bogdan-Martin retains ITU top job after securing 164 votes in Doha
Bogdan-Martin secured the second mandate on Thursday, November 12, after defeating the election process with 164 votes out of the 173 cast during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
Education and Career
Over 2 million pupils missing as Education Ministry uncovers major KEMIS gap
The Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) has captured just over five million pupils in public and private primary schools, against an estimated population of 7.2 million, leaving a shortfall of approximately 2.15 million learners.