News Tracker - Sunday, 2 November 2025 - 7:24 am

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Rescue operations for victims of the Elgeyo Marakwet landslide resume this morning, following the devastating disaster that struck on Friday night and claimed 21 lives.

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Rigathi Gachagua breaks the silence on the death of Raila Odinga, saying he admired the leadership of the former Prime Minister.

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LSK calls for a probe into Maua Law Courts after protests erupt over alleged judicial misconduct, escalating tensions with the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.

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Rigathi Gachagua says he is learning from Raila Odinga’s political strategy and building his party to challenge President Ruto, aiming to recruit 140 MPs.

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44 Eritrean nationals were arrested in Bungoma County after being found in a private home as authorities verify their immigration status.

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President Ruto visits Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital as part of his Sunday itinerary.

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KRA warns the public to avoid a fake X customer care account created after hackers compromised its official page, urging users not to share personal information or engage with impostors.

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The death toll from the Elgeyo Marakwet landslide rises to 22 as the government confirms 25 injured and 29 still missing, and rescue operations are ongoing.

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Education CS Julius Migos says national exams in Marakwet East will continue as planned, with contingency plans in place to deliver remaining papers despite a deadly landslide that killed over 20.

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Opposition leaders are set to visit Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo next Thursday to honour the late former Prime Minister, calling for nationwide participation in the symbolic cultural gathering.

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Subsidised fertiliser shipment arrives at Mombasa Port, bringing long-awaited relief to Kenyan tea farmers after months of delay from legal disputes and adverse weather.

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KeNHA has closed the Kapyego-Chesoi-Kilangata Road following torrential rains in Elgeyo Marakwet County that caused landslides.

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Oburu Odinga, Gladys Wanga and Edwin Sifuna arrive in Malindi to drum up support for ODM's candidate for Magarini, Harrison Kombe, ahead of the November 27 by-elections.

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President Ruto has donated Ksh50 million to the African Divine Church Service for the construction of their headquarters in Vihiga County.

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Choppers to airlift KCSE exam papers to Kerio Valley schools as floods and mudslides cut off access; the government confirm all preparations and security are in place for the upcoming tests.

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The government will fully cater for hospital and burial expenses for victims of the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide tragedy, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced.

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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is minutes away from what is expected to be his last marathon in New York.

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At least one Kenyan has died in the ongoing skirmishes in Tanzania, according to the VOCAL Africa CEO, Hussein Khalid.

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Death toll from the Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide rises to 30 as rescue teams continue searching for survivors; more than 30 people are injured, and 29 remain missing.

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Acting ODM party leader, Oburu Odinga, has urged the youth to join the party, insisting it is a Gen Z party.

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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen blames deforestation and poor farming practices amid heavy rains for the Elgeyo Marakwet landslides and warns of further danger.

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Kenyan marathoners Sheila Chepkirui, Hellen Obiri, and Sharon Lokedi take the lead of the women's New York City Marathon with 27 kilometres done.

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Hellen Obiri wins the New York City Women's Marathon in a new course record of 2:19:51, Sharon Lokedi takes second, and Sheila Chepkirui finishes third.

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Benson Kipruto claims victory at the New York City Men’s Marathon, finishing in 2:08:09, with Alexander Mutiso taking second place just 16 hundredths of a second behind.