News Tracker

Wed, 12 November 2025

  • 2:09 pm   Gulf Energy, who took over after the exit of British-based firm Tullow Oil, has revealed that the first batch of produced oil from Turkana will be out in December 2026. 
  • 1:53 pm Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticises the Nairobi County Government's move to change the principal banker for all Nairobi County healthcare facilities. 
  • 1:21 pm Govt unveils plan to establish new state corporation within the NYS aimed at commercialising the service and creating more employment opportunities for young people. 
  • 12:33 pm Milimani Chief Magistrates Court orders three Kakamega-based bloggers to apologise to Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera in an ongoing Ksh60 million defamation case involving Nabwera and the three. 
  • 12:09 pm Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu pledges $1 billion (approximately Ksh129 billion) for infrastructure development in Kenya after meeting President Ruto at State House, Nairobi. 
  • 11:43 am EACC directs all public servants to declare their wealth before the end of the year as part of govt’s broader strategy to curb corruption. 
  • 11:13 am Kenya approves the establishment of the EAC Customs Union in bid to speed up trade clearance at borders and enhancing cross-border business across the region. 
  • 10:42 am Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission directs all State and public officers to submit their declarations of income, assets and liabilities before end of the year. 
  • 10:21 am Jubilee to hold a retreat in a bid to streamline and develop a proper communication strategy after Uhuru criticised party officials for their comments about Gachagua.   
  • 9:36 am President William Ruto to deliver State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 29, 2025; National Assembly and Senate to convene for a special sitting to receive the annual address. 
  • 9:27 am Police Chief Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age limit for the Inspector General and deputies; argues that leadership in the police force should be based on competence and experience rather than age. 
  • 8:38 am Motorists make fresh demands of the govt regarding the multi-billion-shilling dualling of Kiambu Road, calling on the Ministry of Transport to conduct genuine feasibility study before commencing the project. 
  • 8:12 am National Assembly gives Treasury two-week ultimatum to address gaps in the Electronic Pensions Management Information System (E-PMIS) and reconcile missing balances under new system.   
  • 7:47 am United Opposition roadside rally in Gilgil, Nakuru, led by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, was disrupted when suspected hired goons attempted to break up the event.   
  • 7:17 am Moses Kuria alleges plan to attack DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s upcoming campaign tour in Mbeere North over an alleged Ksh10 million debt.   

Tue, 11 November 2025

  • 7:01 pm Former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu hit with fresh charges while in prison over inciting remarks he allegedly made at Ruiru Stadium last year.   
  • 6:47 pm Cabinet approves the establishment of three embassies - one in Vatican City, one in Copenhagen, Denmark, and one in Hanoi, Vietnam. 
  • 6:27 pm Cabinet gives green light for the expansion of the Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road from a two-lane highway into a dual carriageway.   
  • 5:43 pm The Council of Governors’ Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chaired by Simba Arati settles on Trans Nzoia’s George Natembeya as vice chair. 
  • 5:11 pm Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal has been cleared of a Ksh84.5 million corruption conviction after the High Court overturned the ruling.   
  • 4:49 pm Kenya’s recent decision to repay its SGR loan using Chinese yuan instead of the US dollar has sparked a warning from IMF over potential currency risks. 
  • 4:24 pm Kenya School of Government has cancelled hundreds of certificates amid an ongoing crackdown on fake academic documents.   
  • 3:49 pm Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme receives Certified Bronze Gigacity award 2025 in recognition for promoting urbanisation and improving access to decent housing for Kenyans.   
  • 3:13 pm Court blocks ongoing process to recruit new NLC commissioners, rules the Presidential decision was unconstitutional and threatened the rights of current officeholders.   
  • 2:24 pm Govt invites Kenyans to apply for 200 international scholarships in the latest round of opportunities offered by the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Commission.
  • 2:02 pm Nairobi County government arrests several landlords who ignored an October directive to repaint their buildings as part of an initiative to enhance the city’s image.   
  • 1:37 pm Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii has calls for renaming of the county to Eldoret County, to avoid confusing foreigners and tourists.   
  • 1:20 pm High Court removes Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, as a party in petitions challenging the composition of the compensation panel for protest victims.   
  • 12:53 pm Hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya heads for full trial after talks with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) collapsed.   
  • 12:13 pm President Ruto hosts delegation from UAE at State House Nairobi as he seeks support for various infrastructure projects, including road construction, energy generation and the development of the nation’s ports and airports.