News Tracker - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 - 12:43 pm

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Manufacturers warn that ongoing regional instability, including Tanzania’s election unrest and internet blackout, threatens cross-border trade and jobs.

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Kenya readies for crucial talks with the IMF next week as the government seeks agreement on a securitisation debt policy ahead of a potential new funding programme.

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Protests led by road safety groups erupt outside NTSA offices in Nairobi, demanding Director General George Njao step down after reportedly defying board orders to begin terminal leave.

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Education and Treasury CSs, UASU, KUSU, and KUHEIHA appear before the Education Parliamentary Committee to find a solution to the lecturers' strike.

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Sister to John Ogutu, the Kenyan teacher said to have been killed in Tanzania during the post-election violence, has called on the government to assist in repatriating the deceased's body.

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Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga's hotel was vandalised by goons who made away with goods, reportedly worth millions and damaged the rest.

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The widow of a police officer killed at a KCSE exam centre in Turkana pleads for government support, citing the loss of the family’s sole breadwinner and responsibility for a young child.

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Kirinyaga County confirms the recovery of 800 acres of public land, valued at over Ksh1 billion, reclaimed after being illegally transferred to private individuals during past local government transitions.

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The government and university unions edge closer to ending a 48-day lecturers' strike after breakthrough talks propose a phased plan to pay Ksh7.9 billion in arrears.

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Police used teargas to disperse protesters in Tinderet demanding answers over the week-long disappearance of MP aspirant Shadrack Maritim, who vanished during a morning run on October 27.

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The Ministry of ICT opposes allowing county governments to charge for public power lines, saying it could raise broadband internet costs. 

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Nairobi County's Environment Chief Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, misses court for contempt sentencing, reportedly falling ill upon learning he might be jailed.

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A woman safely gave birth to conjoined twins, joined at the abdomen, in Kilifi County; the family was transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for care.

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Princess Lalla Asmaa of the Kingdom of Morocco has arrived in Kenya for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations; she was received by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto.

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Pwani University has suspended all learning activities indefinitely following six weeks of disruption caused by ongoing industrial action by university staff.

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Kenya will next week host the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens at RFUEA Grounds, between November 15 and 16, with the Kenya Lionesses taking part in the competition.

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President Ruto has appointed KNCHR Chairperson Claris Awuor Ogangah-Onyango as the Vice-Chair of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. 

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Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) directs all manufacturers to pay a standards levy of 0.2 per cent of their monthly turnover, following gazettement of Standards (Standards Levy) Order 2025. 

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National Police Service has announced that November 17, 2025, will be the new nationwide recruitment date for police constables, following the lifting of court orders that had blocked the process. 

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Faith Kipyegon and marathon champion Beatrice Chebet miss out of the World Athletics 2025 awards finalists' list as Peres Jepchirchir, Sebastian Sawe and Emmanuel Wanyonyi make the cut. 

 

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Govt announces standard annual fee of Ksh53,000 for all boarding senior secondary schools across the country with the new regulation expected to come into effect in January 2026. 

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MPs raise concerns about misappropriation of over Ksh400 million at Sports Kenya amid plans to summon senior government officials over the unexplained millions. 

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Senior investigators to take over the probe into the killing of Gen Z activist Rex Masai amid incomplete IPOA investigations, the National Police Service tells court. 

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Kenya achieves major milestone by crossing the £2 billion (Ksh340 billion) mark in trade with the United Kingdom for the first time in the history of trade relations between the two countries. 

 

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Kenyan man abducted from his workplace in Ethiopia on October 28 released after his employer pays Ksh3 million ransom. 

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KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists wishing to avoid paying toll charges along the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Expressway. 

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World Bank report warns rising global fertiliser prices could drive up food production costs in Kenya just even as farmers prepare for the planting season. 

 

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Attorney General and Communications Authority of Kenya, respondents in case filed  Kigame and KHRC, seek vacation of orders barring implementation of section of Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2025. 

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IEBC returning officer for the Malava parliamentary by-election disputes the withdrawal of Edgar Busiega, the DCP candidate, from the upcoming by-election. 

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Govt announces measures to make it cheaper and easier for Kenyans living abroad to send money home in bid to boost remittance inflows and support investment. 

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Kenyan Fredrick Obuya man missing in Tanzania after allegedly being arrested by police on October 31; friends say he was on a work trip to Zanzibar and his last known location was Oyster Bay Police Station, Dar es Salaam. 

 

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Lecturers call off their 49-day strike after signing return-to-work formula; talks for 2025-2029 CBA to conclude in 30 days. 

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Kenya set to engage Qatar in talks for Ksh200 million Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) upgrade, President William Ruto has revealed.