News Tracker - Monday, 17 November 2025 - 8:17 am

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A Chinese employee seen in a viral video assaulting a Kenyan worker has been fired and will be deported, the company and the Chinese Embassy have announced.

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Tanzanian police arrested a Kenyan-American U.S. Army sergeant Sunday at the Sirari border for allegedly attempting to enter Tanzania with four hand grenades, authorities say.

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Rigathi Gachagua says he skipped Raila Odinga’s state funeral and burial after receiving intelligence of an alleged plot to assassinate him; but plans to visit Odinga’s grave next month.

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Six suspects, including a Tanzanian national and a woman, were arrested after a failed burglary attempt in Nairobi's South B, police say they are linked to a series of recent break-ins.

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ODPP charges Chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority Josephat Gichunge Kabeabea with bribery after allegedly demanding Ksh5 million from a Chinese business owner.

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President Ruto has appointed Senate Speaker Amason Kingi's brother, Michael Thoyah Kingi, as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

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Rigathi Gachagua conducts a door-to-door campaign for Mbeere North aspirant Newton Karish amid a clash with UDA over allegations of intimidation.

 

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Government websites, including President.go.ke, Nairobi.go.ke, and the Ministries of Interior, ICT, Water & Tourism hacked, displaying "Heil Hitler" to users.

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Rigathi Gachagua to visit Raila Odinga's grave to pay respects in the first week of December after talks with Winnie Odinga.

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Results of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) for Grade 9 learners will be released by December 11, the Ministry of Education announces.

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a fresh impeachment push, with MCAs accusing the governor of gross violations of the Constitution as well as abuse of office.

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The dualling of the 170km Rironi-Naivasha-Mau Summit road will commence on November 28, 2025, President Ruto has said after meeting the President of China Communications Construction Company, whose subsidiary CRBC is doing the construction.

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Electricity prices to jump by Ksh4.78 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in November after the latest review by EPRA.

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The UK warns Kenyans of a surge in sophisticated visa application scams, urging vigilance against fraudsters posing as Home Office officials or employers.

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Chaos erupted during the police recruitment in Tiaty sub-county as residents stormed the recruitment venue, alleging malpractice and confronting officials over the inclusion of non-locals.

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A spot check has revealed that government websites hacked earlier today have been restored, with the government saying that it has taken control over the situation. 

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The government has dissolved 126 companies while warning another 392, according to a gazette notice by the Deputy Registrar of Companies, Hiram Gachugi.

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Kenya backs the deportation of a Chinese national after a viral video shows an assault on a Kenyan worker, says Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi.

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Eastleigh residents demand urgent action from the Nairobi Water Company after week-long shortages disrupt homes, businesses, and vital services in the bustling business district.

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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu names a new Cabinet, dropping seven ministers but retaining key figures, after the disputed October election and amid calls for reform.

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KNEC warns the public against a fake mass recruitment drive advertised online, affirming that all official job openings appear only on its website or MyGov.

 

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13 Nairobi matatu SACCOs threaten a citywide strike on Wednesday over the EPRA directive banning PSV pickups at petrol stations, raising fears of major transport disruptions.

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Tanzanian asylum seekers camp outside UNHCR offices in Nairobi, seeking assistance for registration as refugees amid claims Kenyan government reluctant to register them as refugees. 

 

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Ministry of Information CS William Kabogo says no personal or govt data was accessed, altered or lost during widespread hack on govt websites. 

 

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City Hall puts Nairobi landlords on notice as it begins enforcements of a Ksh500,000 penalty on unauthorised open-air burning of waste. 

 

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KMPDC warns health facilities against detaining bodies, notes this constitutes both a criminal offence and a violation of the Constitution. 

 

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Licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Kenya on hold until the National Treasury issues new regulations to operationalise the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025 – CBK announces. 

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United States Senators file petition seeking immediate reassessment of America's bilateral relations with Tanzania in the aftermath election violence and killings. 

 

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Police launch investigation into the deaths of three fishermen who drowned during a violent clash near Luanda Kotieno beach in Lake Victoria over alleged encroachment upon a protected breeding zone. 

 

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City lawyer arrested by the Anti-Terror Police Unit last week set to know his fate on Wednesday as police petition court to grant more days to hold him alongside other suspects. 

 

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Several regions including Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Nakuru, Machakos, Meru, Kitui, among others, are expected to receive continued rainfall this week - Kenya Met. 

 

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Kerugoya High Court suspends government's decision to implement the Direct Settlement System (DSS) for payment to coffee farmers until May 20, 2026.