December 30, 2025
Kenya: Uhuru Fires Back At ODM, Warns Against Attempts to Weaken Parties
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo as a staunch defender of multi-party democracy and a political heavyweight he said possessed the… Read more »
Kenya: Jirongo Buried in Private Ceremony in Lumakanda Farm Amid Calls for Probe
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Former Cabinet Minister and businessman Cyrus Jirongo has been interred in a private ceremony at his Lumakanda farm in Lugari, Kakamega County. Read more »
Kenya: Up to 20,000 Grade 10 Review Requests for Top Schools Declined Over Capacity
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The Ministry of Education approved 211,636 Grade 10 placement review applications with over 100,000 applications including 20,000 for top schools declined due to limited capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Seek Secondary Jobs to Cope With Economic Strain - Report
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Nearly four in 10 Kenyans turned to alternative income sources this year as households grappled with continuing economic pressures, a new Infotrak poll reveals. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Demands Vote On Future of ODM Amid Clash Over 2027 Direction
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ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has insisted that any major decisions affecting the party must be referred to a National Delegated Council (NDC), as internal divisions continue… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Death Ranked Most Consequential Event of the Year
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The death of former Prime Minister and veteran politician Raila Odinga has ranked as the most significant event of 2025 in a new poll with 30 per cent of respondents identifying it… Read more »
Kenya: MOD Opens Recruitment of Civilian Staff to Be Deployed At State House, Ulinzi House
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The Ministry of Defence has opened recruitment for civilian staff, advertising more than 45 permanent and pensionable positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational support… Read more »
Kenya: Former Two-Term Shinyalu MP Daniel Lyula Khamasi Passes At 79
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Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Lyula Khamasi has died. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Dismisses Mudavadi's 'Disruptive' Seventh Ballot Call
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday dismissed calls by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi for a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 General Election,… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ends 'Projectized Grants' in New UN Deal, Shifts to Country-Level Pooled Model
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The United States has signed a new pact with the United Nations shifting how Washington finances humanitarian operation by scrapping fragmented project-based grants in favour of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Suspends Military Spokesperson Over Anti-Tutsi Remarks On State TV
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended its military spokesperson, Major General Ekenge Bomusa Efomi Sylvain, following remarks deemed hateful and contrary to republican… Read more »
Kenya: Ugenya Man Filmed Carrying Tied-Up Python On Bicycle Says KWS Failing Farmers
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A Ugenya man filmed carrying a tied-up python on a bicycle has demanded urgent government action, accusing the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to contain human-wildlife… Read more »
Kenya: Jirongo to Be Laid to Rest in Lumakanda Later Today Amid Contest On Tiriki Rites
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Former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo will be laid to rest today at his Lumakanda home in Lugari, Kakamega County, in accordance with Tiriki cultural rites,… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Kenya: 5 Dead, 3 Missing As Fishing Boat Overturns On Lake Victoria
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Five fishermen have died following a tragic boat accident on Lake Victoria after their vessel capsized near the Dho-Goye area of Usigu Sub-county on Sunday evening, highlighting… Read more »
Kenya: FBI Ramps Up Resources to Probe Minnesota Fraud Scheme With Kenyan Links
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The FBI has intensified its investigation into a massive Minnesota fraud scheme that allegedly misappropriated federal aid meant for vulnerable children, with financial links… Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Scolds Matiangi's Silence Amid Assault On Uhuru By Ruto Allies
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Former presidential economic adviser, Moses Kuria, has criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi and MP Jeremiah Kioni for their perceived silence amid attacks on former… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Nanyuki, Mombasa - Regions That Could Host Future Editions of Safari Rally
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Despite Nairobi's exclusion from the itinerary of next year's Safari Rally, the capital city could yet host future editions of World Rally Championships (WRC) prestigious event. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry to Enforce Childcare Facilities in Public Institutions From January
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The Ministry of Health has announced a nationwide crackdown on public institutions that have failed to comply with the law requiring the establishment of childcare facilities for… Read more »
Kenya: Dutch TUI Airlines Secures Charter Licence for Mombasa Route
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Amsterdam-based TUI Airlines Nederland B.V. has been granted an air service licence to operate Inclusive Tour Charter flights on the Amsterdam-Zanzibar-Mombasa-Amsterdam route. Read more »
Kenya: ODM-UDA Deal in January - Raila Party Seeks Early Union With Ruto
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A top Orange Party official has signaled an early ODM-UDA pre-election coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election AMID . Read more »
Kenya: High Court Ruling Against Julius Mwale Fuels Fresh Debate Amid Havi-Judiciary Standoff
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A controversial High Court decision involving US-based tycoon Julius Mwale has drawn renewed attention to the escalating public dispute between the Judiciary and former Law Society… Read more »
Kenya: Maraga to Lead Movement Against Ruto's Plan to Scrap Term Limits
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Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has accused the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government of plotting to abolish presidential term limits in a bid to extend President William… Read more »
East Africa: 'Single Sovereign State' - EAC Denounces Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
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The East African Community (EAC) has rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Labels Turkana Oil Plan 'Ruto's Biggest Scandal' Citing Masked Ownership
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a scathing critique of the proposed Field Development Plan (FDP) for the Turkana oil project, warning that Kenyans risk losing meaningful… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Seeks Views On Lokichar Oil Production Ambition
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The Senate has invited the public to submit written memoranda on the South Lokichar Field Development Plan (FDP) and the associated Production Sharing Contracts for Blocks T6 and… Read more »
