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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 22.11.2025.
It displays 85 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Airline Staff Were Jailed for Heroin Trafficking
⌨Kenyan media on November 22, 2025, highlighted the jailing of three Kenya Airways employees for 25 years over heroin trafficking, a story that gained prominence in mid-morning reports. Earlier, President Ruto's plans to raise Sh5 trillion for development were discussed, alongside concerns about Kenya's economy absorbing a limited number of graduates. The health of Senator Oburu Oginga, who took a sabbatical and flew to Dubai, also garnered attention. Later in the day, the death of former Mbooni MP Joseph Munyao became a significant focus. Political tensions, including an attack on Natembeya during a campaign and Ruto's challenge to the opposition, were also reported.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 21 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has directed all providers of ambulance services and all emergency care personnel...
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WAZIRI wa Fedha, John Mbadi amesema yuko tayari kuongoza jamii ya Waluo kufuatia kifo cha aliyekuwa...
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Ruto says said the government will establish the National Infrastructure Fund.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Detectives recovered a passport and a mobile phone, which have since been retained by Forensic analysts for further…
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, amekosoa vikali hotuba...
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WAPIGA kura wa kizazi cha Gen Z wameashiria mabadiliko makubwa kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu ujao kwa...
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The Kenya Times
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"Based on what we now know, most people could expect to live to 90 or even 95 in good health if they were to...
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The lawmaker confirmed her intention to exit the seat after completing two terms by 2027....
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CHAMA cha Wataalamu Wakristo Kenya (KCPF) kimewasilisha ombi kortini kikitaka kujiunga na kesi...
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The Standard
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The Siaya Senator confirmed he will be taking a 'short sabbatical', describing it as a personal retreat meant to allow him time to “recollect,...
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Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime told the Committee that Kenya’s economy is unable to absorb most of the country’s new graduates.
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09:36 (06:36)⇢Ruto's Trillion-Shilling Dream
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight President Ruto's plans to raise Sh5 trillion for development through a National Infrastructure Fund (Daily Nation). Concerns are also raised about Kenya's economy only absorbing 250,000 graduates annually (Eastleigh Voice). Separately, the health of Senator Oburu Oginga has drawn attention, with reports of him taking a sabbatical and flying to Dubai (Capital FM, Standard Media).
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka nchini (IEBC) imeanza kusambaza vifaa vya uchaguzi kutoka ghala...
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TNX Africa
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Representatives and observers from inside a guarded negotiating room say the talks have become very difficult. One negotiator inside the room told the BBC...
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The court further noted that the convicts showed disregard for the severe reputational damage their actions could inflict on Kenya Airways and the Kenya...
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MWANA wa aliyekuwa mkuu wa kampuni ya Gateway Insurance, marehemu Godfrey Wairegi, ameungana na...
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Kanja noted that the service would not delay in taking immediate and appropriate disciplinary action against officers…
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Natembeya has been positioning himself as an influential leader in the Mulembe nation....
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Kiongozi wa Chama cha ODM, Oburu Oginga, ameenda Dubai kwa mapumziko mafupi baada ya kile familia...
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga County has made one of its most significant health progress in recent years, with recent data showing a sharp rise in antenatal coverage and a drop in maternal deaths.…
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The assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains renewed urgency.
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Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported to the police how they were lured with promises of “guaranteed” entry into the police service.
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12:21 (09:21)⇢Airline Staff Jailed for Heroin Trafficking
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on the jailing of three Kenya Airways employees for 25 years over heroin trafficking (Capital FM, Citizen, TNX Africa). Separately, the Inspector General responds to claims of police abducting Kenyans (Kenyans), and a man is held in Kilimani over a Sh2.5 million police recruitment scam (Eastleigh Voice).
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The Two County Bosses who have previously survived Impeachment Motions at the Senate on a count of technicalities are now facing accusation of contempt...
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The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains renewed urgency.
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He vows to join hands with any leader to unseat President Ruto in 2027.
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The Kenya Times
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TNX Africa
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The Kenya Times
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Homa Bay deputy governor Oyugi Magwanga has stirred fresh political debate in Kasipul after endorsing independent candidate Philip Aroko ahead of the by-election....
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Speaking in Kisumu during a public participation session on the Draft Private Security Regulations 2025, she emphasized the importance of protecting both security officers...
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TNX Africa
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The Kenya Times
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Capital FM
PS Sing’oei met Ogutu’s distraught relatives this week, promising that Kenya will stand with the family until the remains of our late national are...
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Eastleigh Voice
Globally, the analysis shows that the geographic distribution of extreme poverty has undergone a major transformation.
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14:54 (11:54)⇢Kenya's Teacher Killed in Tanzania
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on the government's response to the death of a Kenyan teacher in Tanzania, with the Foreign Affairs PS assuring swift repatriation (Capital FM). Separately, political maneuvers are observed within parties, including Sifuna's claims of a plot to replace him at an ODM event (Daily Nation) and a Deputy Governor endorsing an independent candidate in a by-election (Nairobi Leo). Reports also cover a cyber cafe ordered to pay Sh5m for recruitment into Myanmar slave trade (Standard Media).
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TNX Africa
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Natembeya, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati were in the area to popularise the candidature of independent aspirant Eric Wekesa.
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President Ruto has dared the united opposition to unveil their agenda for kenyans to prove that they have the vision…
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The Standard
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Former Mbooni MP died on Saturday while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.
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"At least we have settled one thing — that something is happening in our country. Transformation is happening. We can argue about the numbers,...
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The Magistrate further said the three showed disregard for the severe reputational damage their actions could inflict on Kenya Airways and the Kenya Airports Authority.
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The Judiciary cleared more cases than were filed in the last financial year, marking a major shift in efficiency as new courts, sub-registries, and digital services expanded across Kenya.
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The newly launched campaign seeks to raise nationwide awareness of festive-season road risks, promote responsible behaviour among motorists and pedestrians, and enhance collaboration between...
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Eastleigh Voice
Kanja said the service is prioritising reforms aimed at improving professionalism at police stations, which he described as the “centres of excellence” of policing. Training, he added, remains at the core of this transformation.
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The Standard
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Naibu Kiongozi wa Chama cha Jubilee na mgombeaji wa urais Dkt Fred Matiang’i amemwambia Rais...
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The Kenya Times
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19:14 (16:14)⇢Minister Munyao's Final Journey
⌨Kenyan media is largely focused on the death of former Mbooni MP Joseph Munyao, a Kibaki-era minister, at 85 (Daily Nation, Standard Media, YNews Digital). Separately, political tensions are highlighted by an attack on Natembeya during a campaign (Citizen), and President Ruto challenges the opposition to reveal their plans (Kenyans). The NTSA and Traffic Police have also launched a road safety campaign for the festive season (Capital FM).
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Seneta wa Nairobi, Edwin Sifuna, sasa anadai kwamba Rais William Ruto alipanga njama ya kumuondoa...
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Sky Victor, first born daughter to the late gospel musician Betty Bayo, recounts the last moments seeing her mother in that hospital bed at Kenyatta National Hospital. Her mother, Betty…
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