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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 28.11.2025.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.11.2025 ⇢ The Day By-Election Victories Were Declared Amidst Violence and Trump's Migration Stance
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Kenyan media on November 28, 2025, primarily focused on the declaration of by-election results, with ODM and UDA securing various seats across the country in the early morning. These victories were, however, overshadowed by persistent reports of widespread violence, property destruction, and bribery claims that marred the electoral process, prompting the IEBC to condemn the unrest. By mid-morning, President Ruto celebrated the broad-based government victory, with some outlets reporting that Deputy President Gachagua alleged government tactics influenced the wins. Concurrently, President Donald Trump's pledge to permanently pause migration from "Third World countries" gained significant traction throughout the day, drawing attention to its potential impact on Kenyans. Later in the afternoon, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemned the by-election violence and questioned the IEBC's readiness for the 2027 polls.
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People Daily
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By-elections marred by low turn-out, violence and bribing claims.
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By-elections marred by low turn-out, violence and bribing claims.
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04:33⇢By-Election Victories Declared Amidst Violent Echoes
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-elections, with vote tallying underway and results emerging (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, TV47 Digital). Reports of widespread violence, property destruction, and stolen firearms continue to mar the process (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Standard Media, YNews Digital). The IEBC has condemned the violence (Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital).
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By-elections marred by low turn-out, violence and bribing claims.
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The Kenya Times
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Eastleigh Voice
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on Thursday.
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By-elections marred by low turn-out, violence and bribing claims.
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Eastleigh Voice
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on Thursday.
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UCHAGUZI mdogo uliofanyika jana katika maeneo kadhaa ya uwakilishi ulikumbwa na ghasia na uharibifu...
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Muthende garnered 15,802 votes, narrowly defeating his closest rival Newton Kariuki (Karish) of the Democratic Party (DP), who secured 15,308 votes.
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Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has won the Member of Parliament seat in the Mbeere North by-election held on Thursday, November 27....
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Were secured 16,819 votes, comfortably defeating independent candidate Philip Aroko, who garnered 8,476 votes, according to the final tally announced by the IEBC.
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BISSAU, GUINEA-BISSAU
KUNDI la wanajeshi linaendelea kushikilia mamlaka Guinea-Bissau baada ya...
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The Kenya Times
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By-elections marred by low turn-out, violence and bribing claims.
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The mini-polls were triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary, replacing Justin…
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Eastleigh Voice
Wa Muthende secured 15,802 votes, narrowly surpassing his closest rival, Newton Kariuki of the Democratic Party (DP), who garnered 15,308 votes.
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The Kenya Times
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Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes, narrowly defeating his main challenger Seth Panyako of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), who garnered 20,210 votes.
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GAVANA wa Siaya, James Orengo, amekosoa vikali hali ya demokrasia nchini Kenya, akisema haiwezekani...
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The Kenya Times
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08:03⇢By-Election Victories Declared Amidst Violent Echoes
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-election results, with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) clinching victories in Malava and Mbeere North (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily). These wins are seen as a blow to the opposition (Kenyans). The by-elections were reportedly marred by low turnout, violence, and bribery claims (Daily Nation, Standard Media, YNews Digital).
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David Ndakwa captured the seat with 21,564 votes, outpacing Panyako, who garnered 20,210 votes in what turned out to be a razor-thin finish.
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UGUNJA, Kenya, Nov 28 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Moses Omondi has been declared the winner of the Ugunja parliamentary by-election after garnering...
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RAIS William Ruto amewahimiza wanawake wa Kenya kutumia ipasavyo mipango ya serikali ya uwezeshaji...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party candidate, David Ndakwa, has emerged victorious in the high-stakes Malava parliamentary by-election, securing the seat that fell vacant following the death of the late…
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The Kenya Times
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Chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kimejinyakulia ushindi muhimu katika chaguzi ndogo za...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leo Wamuthende, has been declared the winner of the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election, securing a vital seat in a fiercely competitive race that drew…
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TV47 Digital
President Donald Trump has announced a significant and controversial policy proposal, stating that he would “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries” if he is re-elected to office. The…
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Kindiki said that even those who lost should not be written off — “losers remain leaders whose ideas still matter.”
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The Kenya Times
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Ahmed Maalim Hassan garnered 10,431 votes, defeating his closest challenger, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who received 1,240 votes.
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VISA vya wavulana waliotahiriwa kujeruhiwa au hata kufa kwa madai ya kudhulumiwa na walezi wao...
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Capital FM
The road project will now feature a four-lane dual carriageway from Rironi to Naivasha, a six-lane dual carriageway between Naivasha and Nakuru.
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The by-election, held on Thursday was organized following the vacancy of the seat after the passing of the former MP.
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10:38⇢By-Elections' Flawed Echoes
⌨Kenyan media remains largely focused on the aftermath of by-elections, reporting on additional UDA victories in Magarini and Banisa (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice), alongside ongoing discussions of flaws exposing the IEBC and police (Standard Media). Separately, President Trump's pledge to pause migration from "Third World countries" is also gaining traction (TV47 Digital, The Kenya Times).
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Gachagua's sentiments come on the back of a win by UDA candidates in both Malava and Mbeere-North parliamentary…
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Kenyans seeking to migrate to the United States have been dealt a fresh blow after U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to halt migration from Third World countries entirely...
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BAADA ya kufuzu na shahada ya Usimamizi wa Hoteli katika Chuo Kikuu cha Moi, 2014, Easter Kojwang...
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SIKU moja baada ya kulipua wapinzani wao wa karibu Bayern Munich 3-1 katika Wiki ya Tano hapo...
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – KCA University (KCAU) is set to mark its 19th Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 3,286 graduates who have...
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Muthende garnered 15,802 votes.
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Harrison Kombe previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld the nullification of his 2022 election following a petition by Stanley Kenga.
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MALI ya Mbunge wa Kimilili Didmus Barasa iko hatarini kupigwa mnada kwa kukosa kumlipa Katibu wa...
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Harrison Kombe previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld the nullification of his 2022 election following a petition by Stanley Kenga.
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Pundit: It takes more than a mouth to win an election.
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12:22⇢By-Election Dust Settles, Ruto's Triumph
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-election results, with UDA and ODM celebrating victories (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Standard Media, People Daily, YNews Digital). Deputy President Gachagua alleges government tactics influenced the wins (Kenyans), while the opposition strategizes after their losses (People Daily). Separately, President Trump's pledge to halt migration from "Third World countries" also receives attention (Nairobi Leo, TNX Africa, TV47 Digital).
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The President used the platform to dissect the opposition’s strategy, accusing its top figures of running what he termed as a manifesto-free campaign.
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Kenyans.co.ke
“Relying on the national budget was impossible as a single highway could consume nearly half of the entire annual…
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President William Ruto has mocked the united opposition after UDA and ODM parties clinched most of the seats in the Thursday, November 27, by-election....
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DEREVA wa magari ya Safari Rally, Maxine Wahome alikuwa akinyanyaswa na mumewe marehemu Asad Khan,...
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TV47 Digital
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has offered a controversial and pragmatic viewpoint on the recent wave of military takeovers across Africa. He stated that he could accept a coup if the…
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Kenyan singer and songwriter Bien-Aimé Baraza has explained his decision to pursue a solo career while maintaining a strong relationship with his Sauti Sol bandmates. In a recent interview, Bien…
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While delivering the judgement, Justice Chacha Mwita found these provisions unconstitutional.
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The Kenya Times
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The assault prompted the National Police Service to launch a rapid, multi-agency operation across the constituency to track down the perpetrators.
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Eastleigh Voice
President William Ruto affirmed that the by-election losses should serve as a wake-up call to leaders who are busy selling hatred, disunity, and succession politics rather than articulating how they intend to improve the lives of ordinary Kenyans.
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President said the project marked the end of decades of infrastructural paralysis caused by Kenya’s limited options.
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RAIS wa Amerika Donald Trump ametangaza mipango ya kupiga marufuku wahamiaji kutoka nchi maskini...
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ELOG urged the IEBC to enforce strict compliance with assisted voting procedures, take decisive action against breaches of ballot secrecy, and scale up voter education targeting registration, polling station identification, and voting processes.
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Taifa Leo
SWALI: Hujambo shangazi. Nilianza kazi miezi michache iliyopita. Nilipolipwa mshahara wa kwanza,...
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14:27⇢Ruto's Highway of Dreams
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight President Ruto's launch of the KSh 170 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, framed as a "new era" of debt-free infrastructure (Capital FM, Kenyans). Concurrently, by-election outcomes remain a significant focus, with Ruto mocking the opposition after UDA and ODM victories (Nairobi Leo) and ELOG raising concerns about electoral violence and ballot secrecy breaches (Eastleigh Voice).
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President Ruto said the project signals a departure from decades of constrained development
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has resurfaced with a sharp criticism of the November 27 Malava by-election, accusing the government of using money to influence the voters’...
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SWALI: Vipi shangazi. Naogopa sana kuachana na mpenzi wangu hata kama haniheshimu. Je, hii ni...
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Daily Nation
Prof's change of strategy threw "formidable" opposition off-balance.
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Panyako claimed that the official results do not reflect the will of Malava voters.
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WATU 10 wameuawa Novemba 28, 2025 kwenye operesheni ya wanajeshi wa Israeli iliyofanyika kusini mwa...
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EACC CEO Mohamud indicated that Sh3.4 billion was also recovered during the crackdown as 33 convictions were recorded.
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RAIS William Ruto Novemba 28, 2025 alisema kuwa mradi wa ujenzi wa barabara ya...
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In his suit, Julius Ogogoh argued that the withdrawal was unconstitutional, politically motivated, and done without due process.
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Rally driver Maxine Wahome is seeking acquittal after the prosecution closed its case in the murder trial of her boyfriend, fellow rally driver Asad Khan, more than two years after…
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Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Jabril said the festival plays an important role in promoting awareness and recognition of Somali culture within Kenya.
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A significant and accelerating wave of successful military takeovers has been reshaping the political landscape across Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, since 2020. This trend signals deep public frustration…
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17:32⇢The Highway's Grand Opening
⌨Kenyan media highlights President Ruto's flagging off of the KSh 170 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway (Kenyans, Taifaleo, Standard Media). The by-election aftermath also continues to be discussed, with Governor Natembeya accusing the government of financial coercion in the Malava by-election, and Ruto mocking the opposition after their losses (Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital, Daily Nation). The withdrawal of Natembeya and Khalwale's security detail has resulted in a lawsuit (Capital FM).
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Chemitei clinched the seat with 56,236 votes, according to the official results announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
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LSK categorically stated that Kenya cannot afford relapses that enable turmoil similar to what was witnessed during the…
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Mawaziri kutoka mataifa saba ya Afrika Mashariki na Ukanda wa Pembe ya Afrika wamefufua upya...
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President William Ruto urges Kenyans to envision four terms, promising infrastructure upgrades, inclusive growth, nationwide transformation and first-world status
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Gachagua said Kenga’s results outcome though falling short of victory had surpassed expectations for a political outfit making its debut.
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SHIRIKA la Shamiri Institute, limezindua jukwaa jipya la Akili Unde (AI) linalolenga kuongeza...
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The Kenya Times
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The PPP Directorate has defended the project, stating it underwent rigorous technical, financial, legal, social, and environmental assessment.
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The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements amounts to surrendering control of a strategic transport corridor to private and foreign concessionaires.
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Taifa Leo
DEREVA wa Safari Rally, Maxine Wahome anayekabiliwa na shtaka la kumuua mpenziwe Asad Khan atajua...
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It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch investigations into the incidents and asked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to swiftly prosecute those found culpable.
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