November 12, 2025
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh550mn to Complete Stalled Civil Servant Houses in Makueni
The Government has set aside Sh550 million to complete 162 civil servant houses in Makueni County that have remained unfinished for more than three decades. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Vows to Proceed With 9-Day Mbeere North Campaign Blitz Despite Death Threats
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will proceed with his planned 9-day tour of Mbeere North, where he is slated to lead campaigns for Newton Karish, who is the sole… Read more »
Kenya: Isiolo South MP Bidu Mohamed Is Dead. He Served As Isiolo's Inaugural Speaker
Isiolo South Member of Parliament Tubi Bidu Mohamed has died while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula announced on Tuesday… Read more »
Central Africa: Kinshasa Hosts Regional Economic Diplomacy Forum Ahead of Great Lakes Summit
Over 250 senior officials, business leaders, and representatives of international financial institutions will gather in Kinshasa on Friday, November 14, for a regional forum on… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commissions Affordable Housing Projects in Wote, Makueni County
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the Affordable Housing Programme, announcing an investment of KSh 11 billion towards the construction of… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges Strong Regulation to Boost Local Drug Production, Cut Import Reliance
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for greater investment in strong regulatory systems and local manufacturing of medical products across Africa to reduce the… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Crystal Asige Champions Full Implementation of PWD Act, Calls for Inclusive Media Representation
Senator Crystal Asige, a visually impaired lawmaker and award-winning musician, has called for the full implementation of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act, urging stronger… Read more »
Kenya: NEMA Cancels Kakamega Gold Mining Project Public Hearing
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has cancelled a scheduled public participation exercise on the proposed Isulu-Bushiangala Gold Mining Project in Musoli and… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Hosts ITC's First Regional Office Outside Geneva
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 12 - The International Trade Centre (ITC) has opened its first-ever regional office outside Geneva, located at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Read more »
Kenya: Two-Thirds of State Agencies Fail to Meet PSC Governance, Service Standards
More than two-thirds of government-owned entities and executive agencies have failed to comply with a directive requiring them to submit self-assessment reports evaluating their… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Clears Project to Restore Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Corridor Linking NNP
The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Nairobi National Park-Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Corridor, a landmark conservation initiative aimed at restoring vital migratory routes… Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Pressed Over Unadvertised Recruitment, Multibillion Asset Transfer Delay
Top managers at the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) faced tough questioning from lawmakers over questionable recruitment practices, delays in transferring a… Read more »
Kenya: State to Earn Sh607mn in Royalties After UK Firm Finds Sh680bn Gold in Kakamega
The government is set to earn Sh607.2 million in royalties and an additional Sh193.8 million in Mineral Development Levy after UK-based Shanta Gold discovered gold deposits worth… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges New Diplomats to Uphold Integrity, Promote Trade Diplomacy
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has urged newly appointed Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul… Read more »
Kenya: UBA Commits Sh19bn to Kenya's Road Securitisation Programme
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has committed Sh19 billion ($150 million) to Kenya's Road Infrastructure Securitisation Programme, in a move expected to accelerate the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Address Joint Sitting of Parliament On November 20
President William Ruto will address a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Read more »
Kenya: Cancer Advocacy Alliance Decries 'Broken' Sha System As Threat to Treatment Continuity
An alliance of civil society actors on cancer advocacy has raised alarm over what they describe as growing emotional and financial distress caused by the new Social Health… Read more »
Kenya: From Health to Safety - Sustaining National Well-Being
Health and safety are intertwined -- one sustains the other. A healthy nation cannot flourish without safety and safety cannot thrive without health. The success of our Health of a… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Becomes Host to First-Ever Regional Office of the International Trade Centre
President William Ruto has commended the International Trade Centre (ITC) for setting up its regional hub in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Elected to UN Tourism Executive Council, Wins 3 Committees
Kenya has secured membership in the United Nations Tourism Executive Council for the period 2025 to 2029, marking a major milestone in the country's growing influence in global… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Waives Sh12.3bn Land Loan Interest for Low-Income Settlers Across 26 Counties
Cabinet has approved the waiver of interest and penalties on outstanding land settlement loans amounting to Sh12.3 billion, a move aimed at easing financial pressure on low-income… Read more »
Kenya: Sunshine Development Tour Lauded for Creating Global Pathways for Kenyan Golf
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 12, 2025 - Kenya's golf leadership has lauded the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing for its growing impact on professional golf in the region,… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Kicks Off Annual Contest for Law Students
The Supreme Court of Kenya has kicked off its Annual Moot Court Competition, bringing together law students from 16 universities across the country in a three-day contest designed… Read more »
Kenya: Ruth Odinga Blasts Ruto Allies in ODM Over 'Orphaned' Remarks
Kisumu County MP Ruth Odinga has hit out at ODM legislators allied to President William Ruto, accusing them of betraying the party's legacy by claiming that the Orange Democratic… Read more »
Senegal/Equatorial Guinea: Baptism of Fire for Youngsters As Harambee Stars Face Equatorial Guinea, Senegal in International Friendlies
The upcoming international friendlies against Equatorial Guinea and Senegal have been tipped as an apt opportunity to build Harambee Stars into a formidable team. Read more »
