News Tracker - Thursday, 6 November 2025 - 7:46 am

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The Kenya High Commission in Tanzania says it's in communication with Tanzanian Authorities to ensure Kenyans are protected and urges Kenyans to remain calm and observe local laws.

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The government is to securitise an extra Ksh5 per litre from the fuel levy, aiming to address a significant funding gap for critical road maintenance projects.

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Boeing has reached settlements in three lawsuits brought by the families of victims who died in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, the attorney representing the families announced Wednesday.

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Two people have reportedly died and five others are currently hospitalised after they allegedly consumed illicit brew in Meru.

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The National Assembly has halted the government's plan to make the use of the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system mandatory across all public institutions.

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U.S. issues a fresh travel advisory for Tanzania, warning foreigners of political unrest, possible arrests and intermittent internet outages following the country's disputed general election.

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Safaricom Plc's net earnings for the first six months of the year grew by 52.1 per cent to Ksh42.8 billion on reduced losses in Ethiopia.

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A petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the use of English as the primary language of instruction in schools, citing constitutional rights to cultural and linguistic inclusion.

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The U.S. warns the public that the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery entry remains closed, denounces online reports of open registration as false and urges caution against misinformation.

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Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero is a free man after the High Court in Nairobi acquitted him of the Ksh213 million corruption case.

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KURA has announced a 23-day traffic disruption along Ngong Road around the Junction Mall Area to last until December 10.

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The death toll in the devastating mudslide that hit Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet, last Saturday has hit 36.

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Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that Rigathi Gachagua will visit the late Raila Odinga’s Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay his respects; however did not say when.

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Capital Markets Authority urges Kenyan govt to adopt a tokenized or blockchain approach in MMF schemes to combine traditional fund management with the transparency and flexibility of blockchain technology. 

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Nairobi MP Esther Passaris has called on the DCI and the Communications Authority of Kenya to probe allegations of cyber harassment against her over claims she praised Tanzanian elections. 

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Education ministry denies increasing boarding fees for all public senior schools, clarifies that current rates remain in effect. 

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Foreign Affairs Ministry urges Kenyans to share details including name and contact information of their kin facing any safety threats abroad. 

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Two more AK-47 rifles surrendered to authorities at Embobut Police Station as voluntary disarmament exercise in Elgeyo Marakwet County continues. 

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SGR freight service achieves highest-ever monthly cargo haul after moving 640,000 metric tonnes of goods in October 2025 - Kenya Railways. 

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Kenyatta University and JKUAT inform students to resume classes on Monday, November 10 after lecturers end their seven-week nationwide strike. 

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, sworn in for an eighth term; to serve for the next seven years. 

 

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Environment and Land Court suspends execution of ruling that allowed the Postal Corporation of Kenya to take possession of the disputed Makongeni Bus Park land in Thika. 

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Govt initiates high-level diplomatic engagement with Tanzania to address concerns over safety of Kenyans living in the country following incidents of post-election violence that have left several people dead. 

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President Ruto holds phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, focusing on the safety of Kenyan citizens and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. 

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Several injured as armed goons storm ODM party parliamentary candidate for Kasipul, Boyd Were’s campaigns event in Opondo, Kasipul Central. 

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SHA CEO, Mercy Mwangangi, calls on victims of fake SHA agent scammers to report to their nearest police station; clarifies that the Authority's staff do not ask for money or mobile money wallet PINs to provide services

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Govt orders varsities to implement academic recovery plans and ensure that examinations and graduations proceed without further delay after lecturers call off 49-day strike. 

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Governor Susan Kihika forced to flee, and a trailer torched after suspected goons reportedly invaded and disrupted her event in Kihoto, in Naivasha. 

 

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Govt barred from enforcing two contentious provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, including one that permits the shutdown of social media platforms.  

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Negotiations between EACC and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions over a plea bargain deal for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado collapse, prompting court to intervene and hear the application on a plea bargain. 

 

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Police launch investigation following clashes between supporters of Boyd Were and Philip Aroko, two candidates in the Kasipul parliamentary by-election, which left two people dead and several others injured. 

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MPs reveal human-wildlife conflict compensation claims have reached Sh3.5 billion, with over 20,000 claims still pending as Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife struggles with funding and bureaucratic delays. 

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EACC files suit at the High Court seeking to recover Ksh813 million from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and 13 others over alleged corruption and conflict of interest in award of road construction tenders. 

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Kenya Meteorological Department warns Kenyans in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu among other areas to brace for moderate to heavy rains this weekend, starting Friday, November 7. 

 

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KeNHA has reopened the KapyegoChesoiKilangata (B15) Road after days of traffic disruption caused by heavy rains and floods that made sections of the road impassable. 

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National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation approves new extradition regulations with UAE, Italy and China to strengthen international cooperation in prosecuting and transferring offenders. 

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LSK declares vacancies in key leadership positions including President and Vice President positions ahead of February 2026 election of a new council. 

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Landlords in Nairobi County given a two-day ultimatum to repaint their buildings or face penalties - City Hall. 

 

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Govt announces plans to begin drilling for oil at the Lokichar Oil Fields in Turkana County early next year. 

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta defends Rigathi Gachagua, warns Jubilee Party leaders against insulting the former Deputy President. 

 

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Sarah Wairimu, woman accused of the murder of her husband Tob Cohen in 2019, charged with giving false information to a police officer and swearing a false affidavit over the alleged loss of her passport. 

 

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Former LSK President Nelson Havi resigns from UDA Party in letter addressed to party secretary general and copied to the Registrar of Political Parties. 

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KUPPET claims that at least 150 Kenyan teacher trainees are being held in Tanzania and is calling on authorities to expedite their transfer home, given the post-election violence currently rocking the country. 

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Police in Kakamega investigating mysterious disappearance of a school principal who went missing on Monday while on his way to collect KCSE examination papers. 

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At least 22 arrested over exam malpractice and mobile phones and photocopied materials seized, Education CS Ogamba reveals. 

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Kenya Forest Service refutes claims section of the Menengai Crater Forest in Nakuru has been grabbed; clarifies that no portion of the gazetted forest has been taken over by private developers. 

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Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo released by Ugandan officials 38 days after their abduction in Kampala, handed over to Kenyan High Commission in Uganda and escorted to Busia border on Friday night. 

 

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British soldier accused of murdering Agness Wanjiru in Nanyuki and dumping her in a septic tank 13 years ago arrested in London; he has been identified as 38-year-old Robert James Purkiss.

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Parliament claims that there are several fake inserts in the petition challenging the assenting of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. 

 

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KRA to validate the income and expenses declared by taxpayers when filing their tax returns starting on January 1, 2026, against various data sources. 

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IEBC warns of potential disqualification as it investigates violence witnessed during the Kasipul parliamentary campaigns left two people dead. 

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In response to public outrage, KWS has clarified that the frail lion in viral videos is receiving treatment for spinal nerve degeneration, adding at 22, the lion has lived beyond typical lifespan of lions in the wild. 

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Former KDF officer awarded Ksh8 million by the Court of Appeal following his unlawful discharge and subsequent imprisonment for refusing to work on Saturdays. 

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has accused General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces and son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, of orchestrating the detention of two Kenyan activists. 

 

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KWS clarifies that the frail lion captured in viral video clip struggling to walk is receiving veterinary care and has not been neglected; says the lion, called Lamu, is very old.  

 

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Anticipated official visit of US Vice President JD Vance to Kenya now hangs in the balance following President Trump’s announcement that no American officials will be attending the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. 

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Under a proposed law, foreign company CEOs could face jail and their firms could be fined up to Ksh100 million for failing to comply with requirements such as employing more Kenyans and sourcing raw materials locally. 

 

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Local fishermen rescue a Russian osprey that had become entangled in a fishing net in Ugingo village, Yimbo, Siaya County; the bird had travelled over 8,000 kilometres to the shores of Lake Victoria. 

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Hundreds of JSS teachers have hold demonstrations in Murang'a County, calling for permanent and pensionable positions ahead of the January 2026 school reopening. 

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Plans are underway for compensation and resettlement to help victims of the devastating Elgeyo Marakwet landslide rebuild their lives, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed. 

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Activists Bob Njagi and Nick Oyoo have recounted their 39-day ordeal in Uganda;  claim they were held by the country’s military special forces, and that they were tortured and starved while detained at the Kasenyi Military Barracks. 

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The High Court has dealt a blow to President William Ruto after declaring his Executive Orders, which sought to change the public hiring process and introduce new guidelines on the management of board members and staff in state corporations, null and void.