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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 21.11.2025.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Ruto's Address Drew Criticism
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Kenyan media on November 21, 2025, largely focused on critical reactions to President Ruto's State of the Nation address. Early reports highlighted the omission of education and the selective use of statistics, with some outlets describing the address as 'underwhelming'. The opposition criticized the promises as 'empty'.
As the day progressed, Deputy President Gachagua joined the dissenting voices, terming Ruto's address as 'useless'. Concurrently, reports emerged of a terror suspect arrested in Eastleigh and a significant court ruling upholding the ban on mandatory school fee payments via eCitizen, declaring the KSh 50 charge illegal.
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RAIS William Ruto ameeleza ndoto yake mpya ya kitaifa, akisisitiza mipango mikuu minne...
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Daily Nation
Critical issues in education sector conspicuously missing from State of the Nation address.
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Lawyer Danstan Omari instituted a legal suit against Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah after the latter allegedly defamed him with a slur using the X platform.
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Skills training emerged as the most highly mentioned factor that young people believe will help them thrive, followed by job creation, AI readiness and at a distant last, improved hiring pathways.
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06:40⇢Ruto's Silent Address
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on President Ruto's State of the Nation address, with outlets scrutinizing his KSh 5 trillion plan for national transformation, while critical voices highlight the omission of the education sector and selective use of statistics (Daily Nation, Standard Media, Taifaleo, Capital FM, Citizen, TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo). Additionally, the opposition's struggle to connect with Gen Z is noted (People Daily).
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UCHAGUZI wa Novemba 27 wa Mbeere Kaskazini sasa umegeuka vita vya ubabe huku viongozi wakionyesha...
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RIPOTI mpya ya Shirika la Afya Duniani (WHO) imeonya kuwa ugonjwa wa kisonono unaendelea kuwa sugu...
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The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) is a protected pool of money separate from the normal annual government budget....
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This comes even as DP Kindiki and his predecessor Gachagua continue to heat up campaign trails in the area, ahead of…
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“The Commission will tomorrow, Friday, 21st November 2025, at 9:00 am, dispatch all the ballot papers and other election materials to their respective electoral...
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Kenyans.co.ke
Museveni's sentiments come amidst growing tensions within the East African region, stemming from his recent…
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TAKRIBAN vyama vipya 25 vya kisiasa...
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The Auditor General attributed the low absorption of 56.5 per cent of the development budget by County Governments in the last financial year to unrealistic budget targets and delayed procurement processes.
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The Auditor General attributed the low absorption of 56.5 per cent of the development budget by County Governments in the last financial year to unrealistic budget targets and delayed procurement processes.
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Drawing on data from over 130 countries, the report measures child deprivation across six indicators: education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation, and water. It finds...
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Beijing warns Tokyo to “maintain self-respect” after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on possible military involvement in Taiwan trigger diplomatic fallout and disrupt China-Japan-ROK...
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HUZUNI imetanda katika familia ya Brian Rotich mwenye umri wa miaka 24 ambaye amepoteza mchumba...
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10:03⇢Museveni's Military Shadow Over Kenya
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on presidential scrutiny, with coverage criticizing President Ruto's 'two-term' chants by MPs and selective data use amidst a troubled nation (Standard Media). Concurrently, the Auditor General warns of revenue gaps and budget misalignments affecting service delivery at the county level (Eastleigh Voice). Separately, Uganda's Museveni proposes military changes impacting Kenya (Kenyans).
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Tuko
On Friday, November 21, the Kenyan newspapers highlighted the last moments of Anthony Olwal, a delivery rider, who was killed after delivering a phone.
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Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah introduced an amendment during the Committee of the Whole House, during which the House voted to remove the Kenya Pipeline...
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At address, Ruto unveiled ambitious new infrastructure agenda.
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The Media Council of Kenya has referred several non-accredited digital platforms to the Communications Authority for investigation and possible deregistration amid a surge in...
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SHA explained that anyone who wishes to recover funds sent to the wrong account must prepare three important documents.
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TV47 Digital
KITUI, Kenya – In a stunning follow-up operation that signals an unwavering government offensive, a multi-agency team led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse…
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The report shows that the Judiciary reduced backlog by 30 per cent and overall pending cases by 3 per cent, with the High Court...
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Cost per 90kg bag has risen from Sh2,800 to Sh3,200 in the past month.
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13:04⇢The Maize Price Climb
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight the economic challenges facing the nation, with rising maize prices (Daily Nation) and Kenya's backing of a new tax on plane tickets and luxury jets (The Kenya Times). The Judiciary reports a 104% case clearance rate (Capital FM) while political focus shifts as Natembeya withdraws his presidential bid to seek re-election as governor (People Daily). Opposition criticizes the President's promises as empty (Taifaleo).
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The Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) has issued an alert to residents following a chemical spill that occurred in Timboroa....
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The late Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of Kakamega Diocese will be laid to rest in a crypt at St Joseph's Cathedral, following a funeral...
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Courts now defining what constitutes reasonable surveillance.
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Eastleigh Voice
Koome said the annual document reflects how the judiciary has applied its authority and the results achieved over the past year. She said it demonstrates reforms aimed at improving access and fairness.
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Courts now defining what constitutes reasonable surveillance.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is finalizing preparations for the by-elections scheduled for next Thursday in 22 electoral...
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MKAZI mmoja wa Nyamira ameelekea kortini kulenga kuzuia Mawaziri watatu kuendelea na ujenzi wa Chuo...
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African nations lead in global soil-carbon capture as new report flags major omissions elsewhere.
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Police officers have made significant drug seizures in two separate operations in Nairobi and Laikipia counties as law enforcement agencies continue their campaign against narcotics. Officers from Embakasi Police Station…
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15:40⇢Gachagua's Presidential Challenge
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight President Ruto's State Address, with critical voices like Gachagua terming it 'useless' (Citizen). Other reports focus on increased surveillance with a 'CCTV boom' leading to spying cases (Daily Nation, Tuko, YNews Digital), while judicial reforms see a 104% case clearance rate (Eastleigh Voice). Separately, a chemical spill affected a water plant (Nairobi Leo).
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KRA is offering attachment opportunities across a wide range of departments within the Authority....
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Kenya has unveiled an ambitious national journalism award designed to reignite sustained, people-centred reporting on HIV, just as infections among adolescents and young people rise at a disturbing pace. The…
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Critics have dismissed his presidential bid, pointing to his lack of financial muscle, branding him poor, miserly, and a spoiler. Yet Maraga remains unfazed, openly fundraising from the very Kenyans whose votes he seeks.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21 – Detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have arrested a woman believed to be involved in soliciting and providing...
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Speaking when he presided over the Launch of The State of Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report 2024/2025, Kindiki cited the numerous rulings that...
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Daily Nation
Here are the truths, the inaccuracies, and the misleading claims.
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Nairobi Leo
During the arrest, detectives recovered a passport and a mobile phone from the suspect....
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Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron and CS John Mbadi call on the Luo community and ODM to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing...
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Using geolocated videos, satellite imagery, audio analysis and eyewitness accounts, CNN documented how security forces allegedly killed protesters and concealed the scale of the...
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Balala, accompanied by elders and local leaders, presented a camel to the Odinga family — a traditional gesture of honour and solidarity deeply rooted...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students with relevant and in-demand skills.
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The Kenya Times
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19:15⇢The Court Curbs eCitizen Payments
⌨Kenyan media continues to scrutinize President Ruto's State of the Nation address, with outlets fact-checking his claims (Daily Nation). Separately, two sources report on a terror suspect arrested in Eastleigh (Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital). There's also coverage of a court upholding a ban on mandatory school fee payments via eCitizen (Citizen) and the launch of HIV media awards amidst rising teen infections (TV47 Digital).
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President William Ruto announces plans to raise Kenya’s national research funding from 0.8pc to the constitutionally required 2pc of GDP—targeting nearly Sh1 trillion by...
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Eyewitnesses reported the blaze, which started earlier Friday, spreading rapidly due to strong winds, complicating firefighting efforts.
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Thirty-one victims of the November 1 landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet were laid to rest in a mass funeral led by Bishop Kimengich. Roads CS...
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Nairobi’s quest for better eye health has received a major boost after Mutuini Hospital unveiled a new consignment of specialised ophthalmic equipment worth KSh2.5 million, a move expected to significantly…
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United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar on Thursday led a campaign tour in Hagardera Refugee Camp, Fafi Ward, where he drummed up support for the party’s candidate, Diriye…
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TV47 Digital
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has taken on Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, accusing him of distorting the law and invoking his legal troubles to advance Mt. Kenya political…
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An autopsy report has shared details about the cause of death of the chairperson of the Komarock Residents Association Board of Trustees, Allan Kitavi.
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Global Afropop trailblazer Adekunle Gold is set to release his long-awaited sixth studio album, FUJI, available now worldwide on all digital platforms. Alongside the album, Adenkule shares “Believe” as the…
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Eastleigh Voice
The High Court ruling by Justice Chacha Mwita had quashed a circular compelling parents to pay school fees exclusively through eCitizen and found that the Sh50 convenience fee lacked legal basis, was discriminatory, and had been imposed without public participation.
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At least six people were killed in a grisly road accident in Nguluni, Mboonmi, Makueni County. A lorry crashed into a passenger vehicle leading to the deaths.
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"If an MP's job is to insult the government, insult the President, insult everyone, he will not get any development," Kindiki asserted.
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