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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 17.11.2025.
It displays 117 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.11.2025
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Mary Buluma was diagnosed with a non-cancerous eye condition. She underwent surgery on her eye at a Nairobi hospital but did not regain consciousness.
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A weekend meant to celebrate ODM's legacy unravelled deep rifts, exposing family feud and ideological confusion.
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Globally, the disease causes more than 600,000 new cases and over 340,000 deaths annually. About 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting deep inequalities in prevention and care.
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The company further clarified the role of the Chinese national who had wrongly been identified as an investor and…
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Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and faith-based facilities.
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Nairobi Leo
Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to visit Bondo in early December, where he will join in mourning the late Raila Odinga....
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The Kenya Times
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08:28 (05:28)⇢The Odinga Legacy: A Family's Claim
⌨Kenyan media primarily focuses on the aftermath of a Chinese national assaulting a Kenyan worker, with reports on the assailant's sacking and the Chinese Embassy's statement (Citizen, Kenyans, The Kenya Times, People Daily). Concurrently, internal ODM party dynamics, including a family rivalry involving Winnie Odinga, continue to be covered (Daily Nation, Standard Media).
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ELOG cited Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, which prohibits public officers from engaging in political activities that could compromise or undermine the...
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Every village in Africa has a story about the rain. Some are prayers, some are warnings, all are memories of what the land once...
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So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schools across 10 counties have also been found with no learners at all.
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko stirred national attention after sharing an emotional message about receiving a distress call from one of his daughters, who said she felt unsafe in her…
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Bitok made the announcement on Monday reiterating the ministry's commitment for timely release of the selection results to ensure learners report to senior school...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The 30-year old is said to be a sergeant in the U.S. army, and holds dual citizenship of Kenya and U.S.
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The National Police Service (NPS) is conducting a one-day nationwide recruitment exercise today, November 17, 2025, to enlist 10,000 police constables across all 427 designated centres in Kenya The recruitment…
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The Kenya Times
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A Chinese employee at the TCM Mabati factory in Eldoret has been dismissed and is now being processed for deportation, following the widespread circulation of a video showing him physically…
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly opposed the Ministry of Education’s proposal to reduce government capitation for day secondary schools, calling the directive “unacceptable” and “a threat to free basic…
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Activist Shakira Wafula has resigned from David Maraga’s Presidential Campaign Political Committee....
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10:33 (07:33)⇢Ghost Learners Haunt Kenyan Schools
⌨Kenyan media highlights a cyberattack on government websites with "White power worldwide!" messaging (Citizen), alongside an arrest of a Kenyan-U.S. soldier with bombs in Tanzania (Kenyans, YNews Digital). Education remains a key focus, with discussions on timely exam results, capitation funds, and "ghost learners" (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital, The Kenya Times).
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The Kenya Times
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A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and Interior were among those affected.
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A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and Interior were among those affected.
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Taifa Leo
RAIS William Ruto amesema kuwa hesabu zake za kisiasa za 2027 zitashirikisha ODM huku akisisitiza...
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Disgraced ACA boss Josephat Kabeabea is set for arraignment at Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over bribery and money laundering following EACC probe. SEO Keywords:
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The National Police Service seeks to enlist 10,000 constables
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A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and Interior were among those affected.
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The recruitment, targeting 10,000 police constables, began at 8am on Monday and will run until 5pm, marking one of the largest single-day recruitment exercises...
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Several Government of Kenya websites linked to Ministries and State agencies, including Health, Education, Labour, Environment, ICT, Tourism, State House, and Interior, have been hacked. The cyberattack on Monday November…
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Chinese worker’s contract terminated after assaulting Kenyan colleague at Eldoret TCM Mabati Factory amid calls from COTU for stronger labour enforcement.
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Power struggle within the security sector delayed hiring of constables.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Access to the majority of the websites was disrupted, as attackers defaced pages by altering their visual appearance…
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MISUKOSUKO katika Chama cha ODM imeweka hatarini azma ya Waziri wa Madini na Uchumi wa Baharini, Bw...
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TV47 Digital
The Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board of Directors, Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea, has been arraigned in court and charged with four counts of receiving a bribe, contrary to Section…
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12:37 (09:37)⇢Digital Veil Falls on Government Sites
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on a cyberattack that has rendered multiple government websites inaccessible, with some reports detailing the defacement of pages (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans). Concurrently, there is continued coverage of the termination of a Chinese manager's contract after assaulting a Kenyan worker (Capital FM) and internal ODM party dynamics (Citizen, Taifaleo, Standard Media).
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The Kenya Times
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KOFC, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Defence, is mandated to manufacture hardware, machinery, and equipment.
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The recruitment exercise for police constables is ongoing across Kisumu County, drawing large numbers of young applicants hoping to join the National Police Service. The process is being conducted at…
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The proposal raises questions about its intent, as well as its constitutionality.
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The Kenya Times
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Tuko
Former governor Mike Sonko confronted his daughter's husband after he slapped her twice. Salma Mbuvi claimed the assault stemmed from her request for breakfast.
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UDA sasa inataka Kiongozi wa DCP Rigathi Gachagua azuiwe kufanya kampeni Mbeere Kaskazini kuelekea...
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ACA board chair Josphat Kabeabea pleads not guilty to charges of soliciting a Sh5m bribe as court grants bail and bars him from contacting...
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Before Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki departed Belém, Brazil, for Kenya, after delivering Kenya’s address to Heads of State and Government Leaders Summit at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP…
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Eastleigh Voice
The association said the situation has disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, and called for immediate action to restore supply.
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WAZIRI Mkuu Bangladesh aliyetimuliwa mamlakani Sheikh Hasina Jumatatu, Novemba 17, alihukumiwa...
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The situation has now been brought under control....
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14:51 (11:51)⇢Government Websites Under Siege
⌨Kenyan media primarily focuses on a cyberattack that has disrupted several government websites (Nairobi Leo, The Kenya Times, YNews Digital, Kenyans). Concurrently, there is continued reporting on internal ODM party dynamics (Daily Nation, Standard Media, Citizen) and the anti-corruption efforts against a senior government official (Capital FM).
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The Kenya Times
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Kenyans.co.ke
The British High Commission warned Kenyans, particularly those seeking study or work visas to the UK.
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PS Omollo has urged Kenyans to report any suspicious cyber-related activity to the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
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The Government of Kenya has issued a statement, assuring members of the public, private and public institutions that online services have resumed on key Government websites that were hacked on…
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The government says a cyberattack on government websites by a group identified as ‘PCP@Kenya’ has been contained as agencies tighten digital security measures.
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PS Omollo has urged Kenyans to report any suspicious cyber-related activity to the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
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The Kenya Times
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Taifa Leo
POLISI katika eneo la Salgaa, Kaunti ya Nakuru wameanza uchunguzi na kuwaandama waliotekeleza...
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The NFL world reels as New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd battles for survival following a devastating shooting in midtown Manhattan that has raised urgent questions about athlete safety and…
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TV47 Digital
Thirteen matatu companies have approached the High Court seeking urgent orders to stop the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Nairobi County Government from enforcing a ban on…
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The Kenya Times
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Makueni County on Monday November 17, 2025 became the centre of national reflection and hope as the country marked World Prematurity Day at the Mother and Child Hospital in Wote.…
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The President said Kenya has launched the National AI Strategy 2025-2030, placing the country at the regional forefront of AI research, innovation, and application.
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Daily Nation
Proposal to have Junior School teachers supervise primary school heads rejected.
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In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despite its far-reaching operational and financial implications.
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The Standard
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Nairobi Leo
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the prosecution will be spearheaded by Senior Assistant Director Jason Makori....
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TV47 Digital
For eight years, Idris Kiprop has woken up to the same dream — to wear the police uniform and serve his country. Every recruitment season in Baringo, he has shown…
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18:08 (15:08)⇢Digital Shields Rise
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on the government's response to recent cyberattacks, with websites being restored and warnings issued to hackers (Citizen, People Daily, YNews Digital). Concurrently, President Ruto has unveiled a national AI strategy and urged technology adoption in universities (Capital FM), while other reports cover internal political dynamics (Standard Media) and a UK warning regarding visa applications (Kenyans).
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A viral video showing a Nairobi City County enforcement officer spray-painting a parked vehicle in the CBD has triggered public uproar, with lawyers calling...
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The altercation reportedly began with a question about breakfast, which quickly escalated into an alleged assault.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Serious questions were raised over the 22 government workers, who only recently landed their jobs, albeit under…
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The movement built on defiance and public resistance faces an identity crisis.
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More than 1 million cervical cancer deaths have been prevented, and an estimated 86 million girls are now protected against the leading cause of...
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Eastleigh Voice
KNCHR says the human rights situation has deteriorated, with defenders increasingly facing harassment, violence, and intimidation.
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Eastleigh Voice
KNCHR says the human rights situation has deteriorated, with defenders increasingly facing harassment, violence, and intimidation.
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Hackers on Monday targeted key government websites, including State House.
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Wanu and Mohammed, who are married, now enter the Cabinet together, a decision expected to intensify criticism from opponents who have long accused President Samia of nepotism.
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Kenyan government names group behind cyberattack that defaced key state websites and disrupted major online services, urging the public to stay vigilant.
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Gachagua said a victory in Mbeere North would symbolically restore the respect and dignity of the Embu community.
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