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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 18.11.2025.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.11.2025
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Kenyan ministries and the Attorney General announce new three year appointments across education, cooperatives, library services and arbitration bodies.
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Taifa Leo
CHAGUZI ndogo zitakazofanyika wiki ijayo zimefungua uwanja wa vita vikali na majukwaa ya...
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Daily Nation
Safaricom's parent firm, Vodacom, has signed an Africa-wide deal with the US billionaire.
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06:13 (03:13)⇢Of Nepotism and Power
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on governmental appointments, with several key officials being named across various ministries (Tuko, Kenyans). Meanwhile, political campaigns are intensifying ahead of upcoming by-elections (Capital FM, Taifaleo). Reports also emerge of an alleged police extortion racket (Standard Media) and a new deal between Safaricom and Starlink (Daily Nation).
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Daily Nation
Safaricom's parent firm, Vodacom, has signed an Africa-wide deal with the US billionaire.
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By opening public participation on the new amendment, Kenya appears to be seeking to restore confidence in a process that has come under increasing scrutiny.
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POLISI waliojihami vikali wamemwagwa Mbeere Kaskazini huku taharuki ikiendelea kutanda wakati...
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The hospital has set Tuesday, December 9, as the deadline for all applications....
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The Kenya Times
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According to the foreign citizens, the explanations given by the Kenyan government for the failure to register them as…
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Groundbreaking study uncovers how the common Epstein–Barr virus hijacks immune cells, potentially triggering lupus and other autoimmune diseases in susceptible individuals.
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
A group of Tanzanian asylum seekers spent the better part of Monday outside the UNHCR offices in Nairobi after they were unable to register as refugees despite earlier assurances that…
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GAVANA wa Mombasa, Bw Abdulswamad Nassir, ametoa ilani kwa wanachama wa ODM anaowataja kuwa...
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The Kenya Times
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Kisumu police have arrested Kibuye Market chairlady Judith Matengo, alias Nyaramba, over a violent assault on two businesswomen. The attack, linked to leadership disputes,...
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They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authority of established school heads.
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WENGI sasa wanasubiri kufahamu...
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09:03 (06:03)⇢Police Extortion Racket Exposed
⌨Kenyan media highlights a growing humanitarian concern as Tanzanian asylum seekers camp outside UN offices due to Kenya's reluctance to register them (Kenyans, TV47 Digital). Concurrently, political disputes continue, with a market chairlady arrested amidst a leadership tussle (Capital FM) and a governor facing a new ouster motion over graft allegations (Citizen). Discussions around a new TSC leadership structure also generate tension (Eastleigh Voice).
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned rivals of a fierce battle in the Mbeere North by-election, saying UDA is fully prepared to secure victory...
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Ni afueni kwa wakazi wa Kibiko, Ngong katika eneobunge la Kajiado West baada ya kupokea barua za...
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IDADI ndogo ya vijana jana walijitokeza kwenye zoezi la kusajili makurutu kote nchini huku wengi...
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The Kenya Times
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Kenya Power has awarded Sh3.5 billion in tenders to youth, women, and PWD-owned enterprises for FY 2024/25, a 470pc increase driven by targeted AGPO...
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The Kenya Times
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For decades, the promise of in-flight connectivity has been met with slow speeds and frustrating drop-outs. Now, Emirates Airlines is spearheading a fundamental shift in the passenger experience, signaling the…
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In a preliminary ruling after hearing four complaints linked to the upcoming by-election, the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee advised ODM’s Boyd...
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CHAMA cha Walimu Wakuu wa Shule za Msingi (KEPSHA) na Chama cha Kitaifa cha Walimu (KNUT) vimepinga...
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Employers and employees contributed 1.5 per cent of salaries, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the projected Sh63.2 billion by Sh10 billion.
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The Kenya Times
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TNX Africa
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will supervise the construction of a new KSh 50 billion Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), a new 4000-bed facility.
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Mombasa-based lawyer Andrew Chacha Mwita is in custody following a nationwide anti-terror operation that netted 22 suspects. The ruling on his 20-day detention is...
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The corruption case against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been postponed to January 2026. The matter, which came up for mention virtually on November 18, 2025, was scheduled to…
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11:44 (08:44)⇢Housing Dream Falters
⌨Kenyan media is primarily focused on internal political and economic developments. Key discussions include the postponement of Governor Natembeya's corruption case (TV47 Digital), the legal challenge to Oburu's legitimacy in ODM (People Daily), and ongoing efforts to implement the Virtual Asset law (Citizen). The government's Affordable Housing initiative also features prominently, with significant funds raised but limited units delivered (Eastleigh Voice).
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Capital FM
The Central Bank of Kenya says licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers will start once new regulations under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act,...
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Kenya Wildlife Service begins a 15-day ear-notching and tagging campaign at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Tsavo West National Park, targeting over 100 black rhinos as...
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Obinna interviewed Gachagua in a livestream almost four hours long in May, where Gachagua laid bare several allegations…
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu has informed the court that he has secured a Ksh 53 million bank guarantee in a bid to regain his freedom. This emerged during…
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka...
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Major Silvia Jemutai, a distinguished Kenyan-born U.S. Army officer, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, marking a major milestone in her military career. The promotion ceremony took…
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On most roads, traffic marshals stand idly, scroll on their phones, and others watch the chaos unfold.
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Nairobi Leo
Moses Wetang’ula has announced that Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen will appear before the National Assembly next week to explain delays in the issuance of national identity cards...
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WAKENYA wametakiwa kujiandaa kwani baadhi ya sehemu zitapokea mvua, jua na manyunyu wiki...
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On some roads, marshals can be seen watching the chaos unfold.
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TNX Africa
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Kisumu market leader Judith Matengo, popularly known as Nyaramba, has been remanded until November 24 over security concerns following a violent assault on two...
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TV47 Digital
Joshua Mutui Muimi has been arraigned in court on November 18, 2025 after being arrested for allegedly impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces officer and running a fake military recruitment scheme. The…
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13:24 (10:24)⇢Housing Funds Bloom, Units Yet to Sprout
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight the government's Affordable Housing initiative, noting a significant amount raised (Sh73.2 billion) with limited units delivered (Eastleigh Voice). Concurrently, several outlets cover ongoing legal and political developments, including an ex-governor's bail bid (Citizen) and a market chairlady's assault case (Capital FM). Traffic challenges in Nairobi also feature prominently (Daily Nation).
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The Kenya Times
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Joshua Mutui Muimi has been arrested in Kilimani for impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces brigadier and defrauding youths with fake recruitment letters. Authorities recovered...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to Project Manager Yasah Musa, marginalised communities such as the Nubians have borne the brunt of discrimination when seeking national identification documents.
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The draft regulations, which have been published for public review, dramatically expand the type of personal data telcos must collect from subscribers.
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Meteorological Department issued a notice on the areas that will experience sunny and dry weather conditions between Tuesday, November 18 to 24.
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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed as false claims that DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua visited his grandmother’s homestead during campaigns in Mbeere North,...
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The Kenya Times
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WACHEZAJI wawili muhimu wa timu ya taifa ya soka ya mabinti Harambee Starlets, watakosa mechi mbili...
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"the secretariat will sit together and come up with a formula that will be agreed upon by the principals. That formula will then be...
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The Kenya Times
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Eastleigh Voice
The guarantee, once deposited, would pave the way for Ferdinand Waititu's freedom, however, the bond terms issued earlier in the hate-speech case still stand.
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15:16 (12:16)⇢Waititu's Freedom Bid
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on political and legal developments, with Ferdinand Waititu's bid for release from Kamiti after securing a bank guarantee being a prominent topic (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen). Meanwhile, the opposition alliance is working on a presidential candidate selection plan (Capital FM), and an audit warns of KenGen's cash flow risk due to Kenya Power's debt (YNews Digital). Other reports cover an alleged fraudulent military recruitment scheme (TV47 Digital) and ongoing efforts to address Nairobi's traffic issues (Daily Nation).
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The Communications Authority of Kenya has denied reports that new SIM card regulations require mobile operators to collect biometric data, clarifying that the rules...
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The Court has given the Attorney General time to put in place papers in a case where the Ras Tafari Society of Kenya (RSK) has filed a case in court…
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Sections of teachers courted controversy on Saturday by openly opposing President William Ruto's directive on…
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MWANAUME aliyekuwa akijifanya...
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TNX Africa
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Ibrahim Maina and his wife, Janet Waithera, from Uasin Gishu County, have been married for more than 18 years, but their remarkable love story began with something as simple as…
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Taifa Leo
MWENYEKITI wa mamlaka ya kupambana na uuzaji wa bidhaa bandia (ACA) ameshtakiwa kwa kudai hongo ya...
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The ODM Life Members claim Oburu and a select group have ignored due process, sidelined loyal members and breached Article 6.2.2(b) of the Party...
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Inside story of how ODM-Kenya slipped from Raila and Ruto’s camp to Kalonzo.
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Citizen TV
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The Kenya–Somalia border was officially shut in October 2011 as the government responded to a wave of Al-Shabaab…
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Millions of users worldwide face service disruptions as the major Cloudflare outage leaves websites and online platforms offline for hours.
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The Kenya Times
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17:58 (14:58)⇢ODM's Internal Strife
⌨Kenyan media highlights growing internal political tensions within the ODM party, with demands for Oburu's resignation amidst claims of due process violations and sidelining loyal members (Capital FM, People Daily, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, other reports cover ongoing financial scrutiny of KenGen (YNews Digital) and various political statements regarding leadership (Citizen).
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Nairobi County has escalated its toughest crackdown yet on illegal billboards, with a total of 275 unapproved structures now removed across the city far surpassing the earlier target of 100.…
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UREJEO wa Rais mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta katika ulingo wa siasa unaonekana kuzua tumbojoto katika...
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KWA mara nyingine Seneta wa Nandi Samson Cherargei amekemewa kwa kusherehekea kutekwa nyara na...
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There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of delivering prematurely. These include lifestyle choices, substance or drug abuse, climate-related stress, including extreme temperatures and pollution, and missing recommended antenatal care visits
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Citizen TV
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Agency tells Ruto the law is legally defective and an affront to freedom of expression.
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The MPs have called for a comprehensive investigation into the funds....
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Under the scorching Kitui sun, bulldozers roar back to life and graders carve fresh paths across the dusty plains, signs that long-stalled development is finally on the move again. After…
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According to WFP’s 2026 Global Outlook, a staggering 318 million people face crisis levels of hunger or worse next year - more than double...
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Kenya suffered a humbling 8–0 defeat to a clinical Senegal side in a friendly match played on Thursday at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey — a result that will…
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The Kenyan Capital once again ushered in the Highest Level of African Basketball into the Kasarani Indoor Arena in emphatic style with an almost sell out crowd in a random…
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From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titles, modern infrastructure, and renewed hope for generations of families.
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23:38 (20:38)⇢Hustler Fund's Ksh6 Billion Shadow
⌨Kenyan media highlights growing political tensions, with Senator Khalwale's expulsion from Senate over claims regarding abducted activists (Citizen) and veiled attacks on Ruto's government (People Daily). Concerns are also raised over a potentially legally defective Cybercrimes law (Daily Nation) and the possible loss of Ksh6 billion from the Hustler Fund (Nairobi Leo).