News Tracker - Thursday, 23 October 2025 - 7:11 am

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KWS and the Council of Governors have joined forces in a new initiative to revive 18 dormant national reserves across the country in a partnership that could unlock more jobs. 

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The Ministry of Education has introduced a digital school allocation system to ensure equity and fairness in the first transition of Grade 9 learners to senior school under the competency-based education.

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Lawyer Katwa Kigen and IPOA boss Issack Hassan are among 35 Kenyans shortlisted for appointment as judges of the Court of Appeal.

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Kenya Met warns of heavy rains and flooding in most parts of the country starting today, with Nairobi and Kiambu listed among counties at risk of flooding.

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KWS has rescued a cheetah that had been raised by a woman in Kursi Village, Garissa County, for two years after she found it stranded and decided to take care of it as her own.

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Treasury has given the green light for the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, following the approval of the project proposal by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee.

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Protests have erupted at the NTSA headquarters, led by a lobby group demanding the resignation of the Director General George Njau over the rising road accidents.

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The government has published a one-page newspaper ad to explain controversial new bills signed by President Ruto last week, following public backlash.

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UDA has proposed the establishment of the Raila Odinga School of Government at the University of Nairobi in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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ODM to hold an urgent Central Committee meeting on Monday to deliberate on key party matters amid growing speculation of an impending Cabinet reshuffle by President Ruto.

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Protests have erupted in Turkana as residents demand justice following the alleged killing of two NPR officers, who were reportedly slain by KDF officers.

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United Opposition ready to welcome any defectors from ODM, says Spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi.

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EACC has successfully recovered a parcel of public land valued at Ksh30 million in Nyali, Mombasa, after a 12-year court battle. 

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Four Kenyans are among 83 people who have been arrested by INTERPOL for allegedly running a global money laundering scheme.

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The KANU to host the 2025 Democracy Union of Africa Forum in Nairobi from October 26 to 29, an event expected to draw leaders, policymakers, and political thinkers from across the continent.

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Former Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Francis Gichiri Ndua has died.

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The public inquest into the Hillside Endarasha Academy dormitory fire that killed 21 boys was postponed to November after the DCI failed to submit its investigative file to the court.

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The government will begin demolishing illegal structures on Nairobi’s riparian reserves next week, Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo said, following mapping and community sensitisation efforts.

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President Ruto defended signing the cybercrime law on the day Raila Odinga died, saying it was an official duty and not politically motivated.

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World marathon record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been banned for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit has confirmed. 

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Former KBC broadcaster, KTN News anchor and State House MC Sammy Lui Wang’ondu has passed away.

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Motorists using the upcoming Rironi-Mau Summit expressway will pay a toll rate of at least Ksh8 per kilometre, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has revealed.

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IEBC dismisses as fake a notice claiming it has declared two candidates in the by-elections scheduled for November as duly-elected.

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MPs now urge Kenyans to be involved in the public participation on Bills before they are assented to law amid heated debate on the Cybercrime Act.

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Nairobi landlords to pay higher rates as City Hall announced new land rates to come into effect on January 1, 2026.

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Kennedy Kalombotole, key suspect in two murders at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), is set to undergo a fresh mental assessment following a directive by the High Court.

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Talks between CBK and the Bank of England regarding storage of Kenya’s gold in the UK met with resistance, with concerns raised about transparency and the effect on Kenya’s sovereignty, among other issues.

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Former Nyeri Woman Representative, Priscilla Nyokabi, is among the 100 candidates shortlisted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for the position of High Court Judge.

 

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The government disburses Ksh880 million to support vulnerable households across the country under the Inua Jamii initiative, State Department for Children Services confirms.

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Kenyans seeking Tax Compliance Certificate will now face tougher requirements after KRA linked approval of the document to compliance with the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and stricter tax filing conditions.

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Police and bomb experts deployed to Nduma village in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, after a farmer discovers a highly explosive mortar bomb while ploughing his land.

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High Court summons the investigating officer in the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were to physically appear and present an inventory of exhibits recovered from the five accused persons.

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Kenya Wildlife Service translocates another troublesome elephant from Makueni to Tsavo East National Park, weeks after moving a crop-raiding bull from Meru to Tsavo East.

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The 150-day doctors' strike in Kiambu has officially been called off following a deal between the Kiambu County Government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU).

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Government raises concern over rising cases of payroll fraud and malpractice within the public service, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against officers involved in unethical human resource practices.

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Kisumu National Polytechnic is set to reopen in phases beginning on Monday, October 27 starting with candidates preparing for exams to return to class.

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Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers raises alarm over what it terms a deliberate attempt by SHA to edge out employees of the defunct National NHIF during the ongoing recruitment process.

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Social Health Authority (SHA) has surpassed 27 million registered members, marking a significant step in the government’s drive to reform the country’s healthcare system, Health CS Aden Duale confirms.

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ODM vows to support President William Ruto’s broad-based government following the death of its party leader, Raila Odinga; the leaders also agreed the party will support Ruto in the 2027 general elections.

 

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Kenya to continue its participation in Haiti stabilisation efforts alongside the US and other partners despite domestic opposition to the initiative, Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei reveals.

 

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United States Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Kenya next month, marking the first official visit by a high-ranking member of the US Executive since President Donald Trump came into power.

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KDF releases list of over 3,000 candidates shortlisted for vacancies in the roles of General Service Officer (GSO) cadets (regular and graduate), specialist officers, and tradesmen and women.

 

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At least six people feared dead following a dawn head-on crash at Soysambu near Gilgil along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, involving a private car and a truck.

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Chief Justice Martha Koome announces the Supreme Court will go on recess from Sunday, December 21, 2025, to Tuesday, January 13, 2026, both days inclusive.

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Kenya Revenue Authority announces temporary suspension of services on its iTax platform to allow for scheduled system maintenance from Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, for four hours.

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President William Ruto revokes the appointment of former CDF General, Julius Karangi, replacing him with Ali Wario as non-executive chairperson of the National Council for Population and Development Board.

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Senate Committee on Health raises alarm over management lapses in the health sector in Machakos County, citing staff neglect, poor infrastructure and financial irregularities with some staff having not been paid for up to six months.

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Catholic Church in Embu has supported the newly enacted Cybercrime Act, saying it will help promote morality and responsible use of social media among citizens. 

 

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Govt completes transfer of management of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County Government after 52 years of being under the management of the national government.

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UASU demands immediate disbursement of Sh7.9 billion owed to university staff, citing a newly adopted report that confirms the figure as legitimate arrears from the 2017–2021 CBA.

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Four suspects arrested in Kisumu and a pistol believed to have been stolen from a police officer during the burial of Raila Odinga in Bondo recovered.

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Former Wajir East MP Rashid Kassim Amin has defected from Kalonzo’s Wiper party to join President Ruto’s UDA.