News Tracker - Thursday, 4 December 2025 - 7:41 am

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives a second impeachment at the Senate on a technicality.

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The highly anticipated Top 100 Kenyans 2025 is out, highlighting Kenyans who went above and beyond this year.

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RUPHA is set to launch a new insurance model to support private hospitals after a push and pull with SHA over payments.

 

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Kenya has secured a Ksh129 billion debt-for-food swap deal with the United States to support food security and alleviate the country's debt burden.

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CCTV shows Festus Oromo, a 25-year-old man who plunged to his death in Kilimani, Nairobi, in an altercation with a woman before a fatal fall from the 14th floor.

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The UN Human Rights Chief warns Uganda's President Museveni against the arbitrary detention of opposition figures and activists ahead of the country's January elections.

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The government plans to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom for Ksh240.5 billion, cutting its holding to 25 per cent as funds seed the National Infrastructure Fund.

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Nandi politician Shadrack Maritim, who had been reported missing since October, has resurfaced in Mbale, Uganda.

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The Tourism Ministry unveils a week-long Jamhuri Day celebration highlighting tourism, wildlife, and exhibitions, set to begin on December 8 in Nairobi.

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COTU boss Francis Atwoli dismissed claims of political defeat in Khwisero, vowing a fierce 2027 showdown against rivals Cleophas Malala and Rigathi Gachagua.

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Popular actor and director Bilal Wanjau dies due to health complications, friends confirm.

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Raila Odinga and U.S. activist Charlie Kirk topped Google’s 2025 trending searches in Kenya, with the meaning of Kubant and Habemus Papam, Wantam, and enigma among things Kenyans were interested in. 

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Social Health Authority (SHA) partners with the Teachers Service Commission to launch nationwide rehabilitation program targeting teachers struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse. 

 

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DP Kithure Kindiki pledges govt support to ensure Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students receive financial support via the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). 

 

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Rigathi Gachagua appoints party candidates who lost in the November by-elections to the DCP National Executive Council, including Stanley Kenga (Magarini) and Edgar Busiega (Malava). 

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 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to conduct its grassroots elections in the remaining 20 counties on Saturday, January 10, party’s National Election Board announces. 

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Grade nine learners who sat for the 2025 KJSEA exams to access their results through SMS by sending their assessment numbers to 22263 at a cost of Ksh30 - KNEC. 

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Media Council of Kenya condemns Rigathi Gachagua for publicly attacking Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo, describes his statements as reckless and dangerous. 

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Govt announces major changes to leadership of NPS; former Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei moved to Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons as director. 

 

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High Court deals blow to President Ruto’s Compensation Taskforce for Victims of Political Violence, ruling that the president had no reason to establish an advisory panel outside the remit of the KNCHR. 

 

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Ruto's UDA party suffers setback as two voters file petition challenging victory of Leo Wa Muthende in the Mbeere North citing reports of irregularities and that new MP not a registered voter. 

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U.S. Department of State issues a statement saying the Donald Trump administration is reviewing its bilateral relationship with Tanzania due to repeated human rights violations. 

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Three shot dead and several others, including police officers and journalists, injured amid chaos over plans to relocate locals from land where gold worth Ksh683 billion was discovered in Kakamega. 

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U.S. President Trump celebrates Kenyan Athletes, extends special invite to Ruto ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 

 

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Health CS Duale assures Kenyans their health data remains secure and fully protected under the Kenyan laws amid fears new US deal entails sharing health databases. 

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Speaker Wetangula dismisses rumours alleging the death of Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi; clarifies he’s in India for treatment. 

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President Ruto hails Washington Accord as Presidents Tshisekedi (DRC) and Kagame (Rwanda) sign peace deal to end three-decade conflict in Eastern DRC. 

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Interior Ministry proposes establishing new passport application centres including in Westlands, Upper Hill, Makadara, Kiserian, Athi River,Thika, Malindi, Voi, Kwale, Isiolo, Machakos, Lodwar, Narok and Siaya. 

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Police officers in Kiambu County are investigating incident in which missing G3 rifle was recovered from an armed man killed by a mob in Magana, Thika East. 

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Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga reaffirms Kenya-US Ksh 200B health deal anchored on securing best deal for Kenyans, adds framework to provide long-term funding certainty for critical govt programmes. 

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Western missions, led by the UK, calls on Suluhu to address allegations of human rights abuses and release all political prisoners in Tanzania. 

 

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Internet users report connectivity issues affecting multiple applications as web infrastructure firm Cloudflare experiences downtime. 

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MP Millie Odhiambo defends burial plans for Raila Odinga's sister, Beryl Odinga, amid criticism from cultural critics claiming she will be buried in a way that goes against Luo customs. 

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Kenya among the world’s top 10 borrowers from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the country ranked seventh globally with an outstanding debt of Ksh 519 billion. 

 

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Court dismisses petition seeking removal of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo from office over claims of party hopping after allegedly defecting to UDA from the Jubilee party. 

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Police arrest nine gang members suspected of involvement in organised crime, including criminal damage to property and assaults on police officers in Kakamega. 

 

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Kenya and the UK announce conclusion of Ksh3.6 billion seven-year REINVEST programme which advanced police reforms and helped to strengthen community security and tackle violence against women and girls. 

 

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Health data to be shared in the new agreement between the US and Kenya will be aggregated and not personally identifiable, United States Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Susan Burns, clarifies. 

 

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Nyamira MCAs vow to challenge Senate's decision to overturn impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo for failing to meet the mandatory two-thirds threshold. 

 

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United Opposition’s Mbeere North by-election candidate, Newton Karish, breaks silence to urge his supporters to stay calm while he contests the results of the election. 

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Sweden announces it will gradually phase out development aid to Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Liberia and Bolivia over the coming years, redirecting funds to increase support for Ukraine. 

 

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U.S. issues fresh travel advisory for Tanzania, warning foreigners against travelling to the volatile East African country amid reports of looming protests. 

 

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Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Magwanga now claims that his boss, Governor Gladys Wanga, is plotting an impeachment motion against him. 

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Police officers in Kakamega arrest 63 people, among them are two MCAs linked to the recent Shanta Gold protests witnessed in Ikolomani that left four people dead. 

 

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Governor Johnson Sakaja unveils six-month an amnesty programme for the registration of unauthorised buildings in Nairobi. 

 

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Police recover over 100 assorted vehicle registration plates from a house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South; the plates are believed to have been used for the illegal processing of vehicle identification materials. 

 

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PSC extends deployment of 1,400 former employees of the defunct NHIF remain on temporary duty at SHA for a third time. 

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ANC nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi, passes away at the age of 56, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirms 

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Tanzania to establish Commission of Inquiry to investigate reported post-election violence, following calls from multiple foreign partners for the Suluhu administration to address the chaos and uphold human rights. 

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Assistant Inspector General of Police Philip Kipchirchir dies after reportedly collapsing in his house in Chesumei, Nandi County. 

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Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam issues advisory to Kenyans living in Tanzania following reports of possible unrest during the country’s Independence Day celebrations on December 9, 2025. 

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Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) calls for swift justice for woman who was assaulted by gang of men in Laare, Meru County. 

 

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Veteran Kenyan thespian and writer David Mulwa succumbs to cardiac arrest at the age of 80 in a Nairobi hospital - family. 

 

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Detectives arrest four suspects accused of impersonating senior Kenya Prisons officers and defrauding businessman of Ksh105,000 through fake tender scheme. 

 

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DCI officer stabbed to death in during arrest of a murder suspect in Trans Nzoia.