News Tracker

Tue, 21 October 2025

  • 3:21 pm 4,459 Kenyans selected as applicants for the DV-2025 Diversity Visa programme, according to US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
  • 2:55 pm KRA has set the Fringe Benefits Tax at eight per cent to serve for the next three months between October and December, urging employers to comply.
  • 2:31 pm The Labour Court has issued orders barring Kiambu County from replacing 78 striking doctors pending the hearing and determination of a case filed to challenge the decision.
  • 1:43 pm KNEC has released the teacher assessment and examination results for 2025, and they are available through the CBATE portal.
  • 1:19 pm The Ministry of Education is finalising a new school fee structure for senior school ahead of the 2026 transitions, when Grade 9 learners will move to Grade 10 under CBC.
  • 12:56 pm Kenya and Senegal sign an agreement for the reciprocal exemption of visas for citizens of both countries for a period not exceeding 90 days.
  • 12:20 pm The U.S. Congress has until the end of the year to decide whether to extend AGOA or not, U.S. Senior Advisor to Africa Massad Boulos discloses.
  • 11:51 am An American fugitive has been arrested in Nairobi and extradited to the United States to stand trial for murder; he is accused of fatally shooting a man during a botched robbery in 2010.
  • 11:19 am Kenyan government formally initiates the extradition process for the British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki over a decade ago.
  • 10:39 am ODM Deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi opens up about Raila Odinga's last-minute meeting with senior party officials before his trip to India; claims Raila could have had a premonition of his death.
  • 10:18 am The Auditor General criticises CBK’s hiring managers for allegedly committing multiple breaches, including potentially allowing applicants without mandatory experience to be employed by the regulator.
  • 9:55 am Ethiopia enters discussions with Chinese authorities to convert part of its Ksh695.23 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans a month after Kenya ditched the dollar to repay its SGR loan using the Chinese yuan.
  • 9:19 am Govt dismisses claims it did not invite top leaders from Ukambani region, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to attend Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui.  
  • 8:53 am Nairobi County issues warning regarding illegal fireworks displays in residential areas, following incidents during Diwali celebrations; states that fireworks displays are only permitted in designated areas and require a valid permit.
  • 8:12 am Kenya Met warns several parts of the country expected to experience increased rainfall this week; advises Kenyans to remain alert and take precautions to avoid potential weather-related risks, such as flooding or reduced visibility.
  • 7:51 am More than 960,000 candidates begin their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination marking the official opening of this year’s national assessment season.
  • 7:17 am President Ruto challenged to recall the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, which he signed into law the same day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away, amid renewed calls for anti-govt protests.

Mon, 20 October 2025

  • 5:25 pm President Ruto has directed the Ministry of Transport to complete the Enziu Bridge, which has been the site of several fatal accidents.
  • 3:54 pm Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Party, was absent from Mashujaa Day ceremony held in Kitui County, a move that drew immediate criticism from both politicians and commentators.
  • 3:20 pm Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid a solemn visit to the grave of the late Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, a day after the statesman was laid to rest.
  • 2:51 pm Kimani Mbugua’s father has appealed to Kenyans to help raise Ksh2.5 million to cover his son’s burial expenses.
  • 2:18 pm President Ruto says Kenya needs at least 50 mega dams and two acres of irrigation for food security.
  • 1:40 pm The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warns.
  • 1:08 pm The Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which includes Kenyan troops deployed to Haiti, has dismissed reports claiming that two Kenyan officers were killed during an operation in the Caribbean nation.
  • 12:49 pm Raila Odinga has been conferred the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (C.G.H.), the country’s highest civilian honour, days after his death. 
  • 12:32 pm Kenya has been elected vice chair of the new International Organisation for Mediation at its inauguration ceremony in Hong Kong, officials announced.
  • 12:10 pm President Ruto leads a one-minute of silence at Ithookwe Stadium in honour of Raila Odinga.
  • 11:54 am Nairobi County has issued a one-week notice to traders and property owners in Eastleigh estate to clean up drainage systems located within 10 metres of their premises or face fines of up to Ksh200,000.
  • 11:12 am DCI begins probe after a GSU officer attached to Governor Barasa lost his gun in the commotion during Raila's funeral in Bondo on Sunday.
  • 10:56 am Defence CS Tuya and CDF Kahariri have been urged to take action following claims of irregularity in the KDF recruitment after a youth in Garissa claimed he was replaced after finishing first.