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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 05.12.2025.
It displays 125 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.12.2025 ⇢ The Day DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Was Signed
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Kenyan media on December 5, 2025, heavily featured the signing of a historic peace deal between Rwanda and the DRC in Washington, witnessed by President Ruto and other world leaders. This development, which followed earlier reports of Ruto's diplomatic trip, was widely praised by African leaders, including Uhuru Kenyatta and Ruto, as a significant milestone for regional stability. Early morning reports also highlighted an exposed rift within the ODM party after officials boycotted a State House meeting.
Concurrently, scrutiny intensified around Tanzania's social media restrictions and post-election unrest. The US initiated a review of its relationship, senators denounced Meta's actions, and multiple Western states and Israel issued travel advisories and called for independent probes into deaths and alleged concealment of evidence. Domestically, detailed reports emerged on the ongoing investigation into the death of Asad Khan, involving Maxine Wahome.
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Capital FM
President Ruto described the accord as “a monumental diplomatic milestone” and a decisive step towards lasting peace.
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UASI baridi umeibuka ndani ya chama cha ODM baada ya maafisa wake wakuu kususia mkutano wa Ikulu...
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Daily Nation
Senior ODM officials boycott meeting convened by Ruto for newly elected MPs.
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The Gates Foundation warns child deaths under five are set to rise for the first time this century as global health funding falls, threatening hard-won gains against preventable diseases.
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06:32⇢Kenya's 'America First' Health Pact
⌨Kenyan media is now significantly focused on the government's major health partnership with the Trump administration, valued at Ksh240B, making Kenya the first country to sign 'America First' global health deals (People Daily, The Kenya Times). This development coincides with warnings from the Gates Foundation about a global rise in child deaths (Eastleigh Voice). Separately, an ODM party rift is exposed after officials boycott a State House meeting (Daily Nation, Taifaleo).
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WAKATI wa kilele cha maandamano ya kupinga Mswada wa Fedha mnamo Julai 20, 2024, aliyekuwa Mkuu wa...
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The UN has named new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, highlighting large-scale, Indigenous-led ecosystem restoration efforts ahead of UNEA-7 in...
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The Kenya Times
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Kenya has reassured the public that no personal health data will be shared under its new USD 1.6 billion Health Cooperation Framework with the...
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MWAKA wa 2011, Bi Judy Wanyoike alianza kupata maumivu ya mgongo na kutokwa na damu ukeni, dalili...
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The DRC and Rwanda are preparing their first Regional Economic Integration Framework summit after a landmark US-backed peace agreement, paving the way for joint...
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US President Donald Trump has praised Kenyan athletes, noting their strong performances at past Olympic Games....
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Meta has confirmed restricting Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi-Tsehai’s Instagram account following a government order, sparking criticism over free expression and political pressure amid escalating...
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Parliament’s investments committee has queried over Sh1 billion in unsupported spending and irregular staffing at NKPCU, demanding documents on coffee subsidy funds, debts and board appointments within two weeks.
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The Standard
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Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi-Tsehai accuses Meta of enabling state repression after her Instagram account was restricted in Tanzania. Meta says it acted on a...
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Eastleigh Voice
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.
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UCHAGUZI mdogo wa Magarini uliweka kwenye mizani umoja wa viongozi wa kisiasa wa Pwani, ambao...
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US Senator Jim Risch has condemned Meta's move to restrict accounts of Tanzanian activists following government pressure, as Washington launches a review of its...
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09:37⇢Tanzanian Social Media Crackdown Draws US Scrutiny
⌨Kenyan media highlights growing international scrutiny over Tanzania's restrictions on social media activists, with US senators denouncing Meta's actions and Washington launching a review of its relationship (Capital FM, The Kenya Times, People Daily). Concurrently, the Trump-backed peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda is widely praised by leaders, including Kenya's Ruto, as a milestone for regional stability (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen, YNews Digital).
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The Kenya Times
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WATU wanne wameuawa huku wengine sita wakijeruhiwa baada ya polisi kukabiliana na wachimbaji wadogo...
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If passed, the extension would allow ongoing negotiations to continue without risking the gains made over AGOA’s two-decade history, while offering space to redesign...
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The National Police Service and Kenya Prisons Service held the 7th Annual Commemorative Service to honour officers who died in the line of duty,...
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In characteristic style, Trump remarked that Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi “spent a lot of time killing each other, and now they’re going...
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WAKAZI wa Nairobi wanakabiliwa na ongezeko la gharama ya maisha kuanzia Julai mwaka ujao baada ya...
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Rwanda and the DR Congo have signed the Washington Accords for Peace, backed by African leaders and the US, pledging a permanent ceasefire, disarmament of militias and a new regional economic framework.
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured Kenyans that their health data will be protected following the signing of a Ksh208 billion health cooperation framework between Keny...
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Taifa Leo
GAVANA wa Nyamira Amos Nyaribo amewaambia wakosoaji wake waache masengenyo na wamakinike maendeleo...
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Protests erupted across Tanzania's major cities, including Dar es Salaam and Arusha, after the general elections, which international observers stated fell short of democratic...
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The Kenya Times
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12:40⇢Wahome-Khan Case Reconstruction
⌨Kenyan media is now significantly focused on the ongoing investigation into the death of Asad Khan, with detailed reports emerging about the fatal night involving Maxine Wahome (Standard Media, TNX Africa). Concurrently, the peace agreement between Rwanda and the DRC continues to be hailed by African leaders as a milestone for regional stability (Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital). Separately, international scrutiny on Tanzania's human rights situation persists (Capital FM).
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Uhuru, who has served as a regional peace facilitator in previous DRC-Rwanda talks, described the accord as a significant breakthrough for East and Central...
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SERIKALI imepanga kuitisha mkutano...
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CS confirms that Kenya forfeited Sh15.5bn worth of future dividends in exchange for upfront payment.
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The amount was omitted in notices to Kenyan investors.
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The Kenya Times
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Eastleigh Voice
The Arab region recorded its hottest year on record in 2024, with 35 extreme events causing over 300 deaths and affecting 3.77 million people, as WMO warns warming is twice the global rate.
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Media personality Magana Steve Thompson, popularly known as Oga Obinna, has graduated with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media and Communication from Mount Kenya University.…
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According to the embassy, demonstrations anticipated for December 9 may begin several days earlier....
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14:16⇢DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord Hailed
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on the DRC-Rwanda peace agreement, with Uhuru Kenyatta hailing it as a new dawn for the region, building on previous reports (Capital FM, YNews Digital). Separately, international attention remains on Tanzania, with Israel issuing a travel advisory due to anticipated protests and multiple Western states calling for an independent probe into election unrest (Nairobi Leo, Citizen). The detailed investigation into Maxine Wahome and Asad Khan's deadly fight also persists (Standard Media).
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TV47 Digital
Kenya’s banking sector walked into a new era of transparency and performance benchmarking on Thursday, December 4 as Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) hosted the first-ever Pesalink Awards, honouring financial…
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UFISADI miongoni mwa maafisa polisi walaghai, ukosefu mkubwa wa kuaminiana kati ya wananchi na...
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The judges noted that no evidence was tendered to show formal communication of defection to either UDA, Jubilee, or the Independent Electoral and Boundaries...
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The Uwezo Fund has disbursed Sh2.2 million to 14 groups in Kamukunji, piloting a fully digitised application and repayment system aimed at boosting transparency, accountability and community empowerment.
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Kenyans.co.ke
IMF's latest loan book points to Kenya's greater reliance on external financing to meet budgetary needs and…
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The survey, released this week, placed Omollo at the summit with 69.7 percent, where he held a tie with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi.
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The High Court has issued orders restraining the conduct of a wedding that was scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at a residence in Karen, Nairobi. The…
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The High Court has set a strict evidentiary threshold for ejecting elected leaders from office over party hopping, ruling that defection must be proven through a formal and lawful resignation…
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In delivering the judgement, the Court noted that the sentences were issued as a deterrent to would-be offenders and as a signal to the...
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Sixty-five people, including two ward representatives Akedius Liyayi of Idakho Central and nominated MCA Anne Mulwale are being held at Kakamega police station on allegations of financing hooligans behind yesterday’s…
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The recruitment of 10,000 police officers and the training of nearly 6,000 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs — the largest such undertaking under the Kenya Kwanza regime — are among the…
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Capital FM
The institution trains students in Land Surveying, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Cartography, and Print Technology.
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Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto on Thursday, December 4 issued one of the strongest calls yet for Africa to end preventable HIV infections in newborns, telling a gathering of African…
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The Tax Appeals Tribunal has handed former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko a major reprieve after ordering the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to immediately lift agency notices freezing his bank accounts,…
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15:58⇢Kenya's Rising IMF Debt
⌨Kenyan media highlights Kenya's increasing reliance on external financing, now ranking among the top 10 IMF borrowers globally (Kenyans). This comes as Sonko receives a reprieve with his accounts unfrozen amid a KRA-ARA dispute (TV47 Digital). Separately, international focus remains on Tanzania, with Israel issuing travel advisories and Western states demanding an independent probe into election unrest (Nairobi Leo, Citizen).
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PS Omollo, who led the delegation, said the visit formed part of a routine multi-agency review of government programmes.
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KUNDI la mataifa 14 ya Bara Uropa yameitaka serikali ya Tanzania kuachilia miili ya watu waliouawa...
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The Kenya Times
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The gathering showcased joint initiatives aimed at strengthening survivor-centred policing.
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Kanyi, who represented the Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET, said the partnership was crucial in preparing Kenya’s workforce for an increasingly...
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has launched a NITA-certified skills program for youth in the constituency’s five wards, offering free training, certification and start-up support to fight unemployment and poverty from 2026.
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GAVANA wa Kirinyaga, Anne Waiguru, amemlaumu aliyekuwa Naibu Rais, Rigathi Gachagua, kwa kujitwika...
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CDF Charles Kahariri stated that the era in which injured soldiers or those living with disabilities were dismissed…
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18:35⇢Waiguru Rejects Gachagua's 'Mountain' Claim
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on the ongoing political friction between Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as Waiguru rejects Gachagua's claim to be the 'Mountain' spokesperson (Taifaleo, People Daily). Concurrently, Kenya's deepening digital skills partnership with Huawei is highlighted, with TVET lecturers completing advanced ICT training (Capital FM). Other reports cover a Supreme Court ruling favoring Kenyan banks on taxation (The Kenya Times).
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Visitors are treated to vibrant displays of cultural villages, traditional dances, hand-crafted beadwork, camel regalia, storytelling tents, and craft markets, each a reflection of the county's unmatched diversity.
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The Kenya Times
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Mahamed and other players in the education sector claim it leaves teachers financially exposed and effectively “taxed twice” for healthcare services.
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has toured several newly tarmacked roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa as the county accelerates its citywide road network upgrade. During an inspection of Likoni Lane in…
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The Kenya Meteorological Department released a comprehensive weather outlook for the month of December. The weatherman said some areas will receive rain.
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Taifa Leo
SWALI: Kwako shangazi. Nimekuwa na mke kwa mwaka mmoja sasa. Mke wangu ananiridhisha kwa mambo yote...
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TV47 Digital
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has been ranked among Kenya’s top-performing Principal Secretaries for 2025. Omollo is sharing the joint first position with Elijah Mwangi of Sports, each scoring an…
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Investigators say the trio falsely claimed that NSSF had sold and transferred the land to them.
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Nairobi Leo
Despite pleading not guilty to the charges, the court found sufficient evidence to convict and sentence him....
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Kimambi, who has lived in the US since 2012, has been a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and has used social...
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The 2025 KJSEA saw 1,130,669 grade nine students sit for the exams, marking a key milestone in the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
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Capital FM
Ghana said the post-election period had been marked by violent clashes, loss of lives, and confrontations between protesters and security forces.
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