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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 24.11.2025.
It displays 127 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Magarini By-Election Malpractice Accusations Surfaced
⌨Kenyan media on November 24, 2025, heavily focused on the Magarini by-election, with Deputy President Gachagua accusing the IEBC Vice Chair, Fahima Araphat, of malpractice and plotting to sabotage the election, as reported by Citizen, People Daily, and YNews Digital throughout the morning and early afternoon. Gachagua's dramatic campaign entrance in Narok, including evading police, also garnered significant attention (People Daily, Tuko, Nairobi Leo). The IEBC later dismissed Gachagua’s claims (Citizen).
Concurrently, President Ruto embarked on an international trip to Angola for AU–EU and reform summits, securing market access in Malaysia for farm exports (Capital FM, Citizen, Kenyans). Earlier in the day, the World Bank upgraded Kenya's economic outlook but also warned about forex reserves (Kenyans, The Kenya Times).
Concurrently, President Ruto embarked on an international trip to Angola for AU–EU and reform summits, securing market access in Malaysia for farm exports (Capital FM, Citizen, Kenyans). Earlier in the day, the World Bank upgraded Kenya's economic outlook but also warned about forex reserves (Kenyans, The Kenya Times).
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 23-Kenya has formally invited Uganda to acquire a significant stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in what President William Ruto...
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Capital FM
The Malaysian PM made the remarks during a State Banquet held in his honour by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
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State House spent Sh4.32bn against a quarterly target of Sh1.92bn for the three months to September 30.
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued an update to all teachers across the country as preparations continue for the rollout of the new Comprehensive Mwalimu Medical Cover....
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WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for further research.
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According to MCK, instant polls, often conducted through quick prompts, live comments, on platforms such as X, Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram and spontaneous studio interactions,...
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07:37 (04:37)⇢State House Exceeds Budget Amidst Election Watch
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on the upcoming November 27 by-elections, with the Media Council of Kenya issuing warnings against "voodoo opinion polls" and to journalists and media outlets (Capital FM, People Daily). Separately, State House is under scrutiny for exceeding its budget by Sh4.32bn in three months (Daily Nation). Other reports include an update on the Mwalimu Medical Cover rollout for teachers (Nairobi Leo).
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A wave of diplomatic friction between Kenya and Uganda was recently calmed by a timely intervention from President William Ruto. The Kenyan leader stepped up to reassure Uganda that its…
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IEBC has been facing a barrage of petitions and proposals to change its operations ahead of the highly anticipated 2027…
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Malaysia is regularly invoked by Kenyan politicians as a benchmark—once comparable to Kenya at independence, but now an upper-middle-income economy.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Ruto was buoyed by his economic impact in his speech to Parliament on Thursday; however, many still believe the cost of…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership has clarified that the party will support the ODM candidate in the upcoming Kasipul by-election, insisting that the move is aimed at strengthening the…
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The Kenya Times
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Daily Nation
By preaching in bars, Rev Michael Watenga is responding to what he calls 'waning interest in church among the youth'.
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Many families in Nairobi County are increasingly embracing permanent family planning methods as a way of controlling the number of children they can comfortably support. This shift was evident on…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 24 – Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been honoured with a 19-gun salute upon arrival at State House, Nairobi...
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On the night of November 22, 2025, a scene unfolded at Timba XO club in Eldoret that will be hard to forget. Amid pulsing lights and booming music, Father Michael…
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the commission’s latest quarterly report, many of the pending cases involve large sums of public funds and senior officials, highlighting persistent challenges in holding high-ranking leaders accountable.
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10:17 (07:17)⇢World Bank Upgrades Kenya's Economic Outlook
⌨Kenyan media is currently focused on the economy, with the World Bank upgrading Kenya's economic outlook but also issuing a warning about forex reserves hitting record highs (Kenyans, The Kenya Times). Separately, corruption allegations continue, with only a few EACC cases cleared for prosecution (Eastleigh Voice, Standard Media). Other reports include the Malaysian PM's visit (Capital FM) and KPLC's new meter reading technology (Citizen).
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Kenyans.co.ke
The official who took office in July is allegedly meddling in Magarini by-elections, prompting the former deputy…
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In a report released on Monday, November 24, the World Bank noted the country’s GDP growth slowed to 4.7 percent in 2024, but in Q1 and Q2 of 2025 it grew to 4.9 percent and 5.0 ...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission confirmed that all logistical preparations are on track, including the distribution of ballot materials and deployment of polling...
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Over the past few days, there’s been a lot of talk about who should take care of the late Betty Bayo’s children: Pastor Victor Kanyari or her widower, Hiram “Tash”…
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TNX Africa
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A leadership dispute in the Kapenguria Diocese of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has escalated despite a valid court order guiding governance. Tensions have reportedly been fueled by secretive…
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"I reaffirmed that the nation is watching this by-election and expressed confidence that Maunda will win, strengthening FORD–Kenya and exposing the betrayal of those...
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Eastleigh Voice
The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the constituency level but also opens the door to delays, interference and lack of transparency.
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The Kenya Times
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has moved to court seeking declarations that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been acting unconstitutionally by establishing and operating a National Tallying Centre…
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12:24 (09:24)⇢The IEBC Tallying Center Under Fire
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on electoral integrity, with Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the constitutionality of the national tallying center (Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital). Separately, political tensions are high ahead of the Magarini by-election, with Gachagua calling for a top IEBC boss's resignation due to alleged meddling (Kenyans) and Wetang'ula's allies hitting back at Natembeya's remarks (Capital FM).
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Speaking after hosting bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, President Ruto noted that Malaysia’s globally recognised expertise in infrastructure development makes its...
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High court judge Alexander Muteti has ordered a case involving the killing of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 by a British soldier be mentioned on December 16th. The DPP has confirmed…
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch accused the Kenyan government of enabling genocide in the increasing fallout over Nairobi’s…
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Delayed payments paralyse the activities of dairy farmers in several counties.
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The Kenya Times
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KIUNGO mshambuliaji Eberechi Eze aliwaadhibu Tottenham Hotspur katika debi ya London Kaskazini...
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Ruto said Malaysia’s decision to lift tariff and non-tariff barriers will provide an immediate boost for Kenyan exports, especially tea, coffee, flowers, avocados and...
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14:12 (11:12)⇢Kenya's Market Blossoms
⌨Kenyan media highlights President Ruto's international engagements, including securing market access in Malaysia for farm exports (Capital FM) and heading to Angola for AU Summits (Citizen). Domestically, there's renewed focus on electoral integrity with accusations against the IEBC Vice Chair regarding the Magarini by-election (YNews Digital) and Matiang'i warning of the country drifting on a wrong path (People Daily).
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Nairobi Leo
President William Ruto is set to leave the country for Luanda, Angola, where he will take part in high-level continental and international meetings....
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution to address concerns on budget absorption and stalled development projects for the 2022/2023 financial year, confirmed that City Hall…
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Eastleigh Voice
Political pundits view the November 27 by-elections as the first showdown between President William Ruto’s broad-based government and the United Opposition.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Ruto jetted back to Nairobi on Sunday evening to host the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and barely 24 hours…
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Milimani Magistrates’ Court has terminated the case against author Webster Ochora after Charlene failed to appear in court. In a ruling delivered on November 24, 2025 Magistrate Robinson Ondieki allowed…
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President Ruto described the breakthrough as a major step that will expand market opportunities for Kenyan farmers and deepen the commercial foundation of the...
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The Kenya Times
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Capital FM
Gachagua urged the IEBC to protect officials on the ground from what he termed harassment and intimidation.
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GHASIA ambazo zimezidi kushuhudiwa katika kampeni za chaguzi ndogo zitakazofanyika Novemba 27,...
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State House Spokesperson said the talks will focus on expanding trade and investment ties and accelerating the implementation of the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
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MBUNGE wa Makadara George Aladwa, sasa anataka Winnie Odinga ashirikishwe katika masuala ya kila...
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Residents had alleged multiple violations of their fundamental rights.
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The rally took a chaotic turn just as Gachagua invited DCP's Masikonde to address the gathering....
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16:08 (13:08)⇢By-Election Battles Ignite
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on electoral integrity, particularly the Magarini by-election, with Gachagua accusing the IEBC Vice Chair of malpractice (Citizen, People Daily, YNews Digital). Separately, President Ruto is on an international trip to Angola for AU–EU and reform summits (Capital FM, Kenyans). Political tensions are also highlighted ahead of the by-elections, seen as a litmus test for the 2027 general election (Eastleigh Voice).
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TNX Africa
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Justice Charles Mbogo directed the Respondents to immediately restore water and electricity, and barred them from carrying out any further evictions or demolitions pending...
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RAIS William Ruto ametangaza kuwa reli ya kisasa ya SGR sasa itajengwa kutoka Naivasha-Kampala hadi...
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Daily Nation
Residents had alleged multiple violations of their fundamental rights.
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A nganya matatu driver whose dramatic escape from a traffic police officer went viral has told a Nairobi court that he ran away because he was suffering from acute diarrhoea.…
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Residents accuse Nairobi city officials of favoritism as illegal billboards are removed selectively, calling for action across all neighborhoods.
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan lab technologist and DNA advocate, Peter Ngumba, has found himself at the center of an emotional storm after the very practice he championed turned his own life upside down.…
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan lab technologist and DNA advocate, Peter Ngumba, has found himself at the center of an emotional storm after the very practice he championed turned his own life upside down.…
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MATOKEO ya chaguzi ndogo za Novemba 27 yatakuwa kipimo kwa Rais William Ruto kuhusu mikakati yake...
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Capital FM
Salasya accused the President of “micromanaging everything” and said the Treasury was unable to release money to counties because it had not received instructions...
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The Kenya Times
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Rigathi Gachagua dodges police roadblocks, storms Narok Town in helmeted campaign rally for DCP candidate Douglas Masikonde ahead of November 27 by-elections.
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19:11 (16:11)⇢By-Election Chaos Reignites
⌨Kenyan media primarily focuses on the ongoing political drama surrounding Deputy President Gachagua's campaign activities in Narok, particularly his dramatic entrance while evading police (People Daily, Tuko, Nairobi Leo). President Ruto's leadership is also under scrutiny, with accusations of micromanagement (Capital FM) and strategic calculations regarding by-election outcomes to assess his key allies (Taifaleo). Electoral integrity remains a concern, with accusations of malpractice in the Magarini by-elections (Citizen, YNews Digital).
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President Ruto’s new Sh5 trillion vision has stirred debate, with Kenyans asking whether it’s a real development plan or a strategic 2027 campaign move.
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The celebrations were slated for December 9, but the Tanzanian government has taken a U-turn and issued alternative…
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The confrontation erupted just as Masikonde began addressing the crowd. As he took the microphone, teargas canisters were launched into the gathering, dispersing supporters...
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Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.
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TV47 Digital
In a strong show of unity and political resolve, all elected United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders in Narok on Monday, November 24 convened at the home of Robert Kudate to…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan on Tuesday, November 24 pitched camp in Turkana County, to drum up support for the ruling party’s candidates in…
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Equity Bank has been named the Bank of the Year at the 2025 AfriSAFE Awards, earning recognition for what judges described as strong workplace safety and environmental standards across its…
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Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across the city.
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The Standard
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Capital FM
Igonga disclosed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) alone recorded over 40 arrests linked to trafficking syndicates, while more than 150 airline-related trafficking cases have...
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Eastleigh Voice
Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police say.
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