A tragic plane crash in Kwale killed 12 people, including tourists, shortly after takeoff from Diani. Meanwhile, Kenya secured an agreement with Russia for the repatriation of Kenyans held in military camps. Former CJ Maraga and ex-CS Muturi criticized President Ruto's proposed 1.5 trillion Kenyan Shillings Infrastructure Fund, citing corruption fears, even as Ruto lifted the logging ban for mature trees. The EACC recovered 17 acres of grabbed Karura Forest land valued at 2.8 billion Kenyan Shillings. In Siaya, Senator Oburu Odinga questioned the dismissal of over 500 county health workers, and a police officer was arrested in Kitale over a student's fatal shooting.
Authorities have made arrests in multiple criminal investigations across the country. In Kisii County, police, in collaboration with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), arrested three individuals for illegally practicing law. In a separate case, a 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of University of Nairobi student Jane Atila, whose body was found in Kiambu County. Furthermore, a police officer has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Dalphine Mwangi, a 22-year-old college student in Kitale, an incident which the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating.
A light aircraft crashed in Kwale County, Kenya, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with 12 people feared dead. The plane was carrying tourists from Diani to Kichwa Tembo and went down shortly after takeoff. Another report stated the aircraft was carrying 10 passengers and one crew member. There were no survivors from the incident.
Following the death of Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as its new party leader. The party reaffirmed its commitment to the existing broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto until 2027 and plans to hold memorial services for Raila in November. According to National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, discussions between President Ruto and the late Raila Odinga about working together began approximately two years ago. This succession and commitment follow a period of uncertainty for many ODM leaders in the Nyanza and Western regions, who had secured their positions through Odinga's endorsement.
Airtel Africa has reported strong half-year results, with its mobile money platform nearing $200 billion in annual transactions. This growth reflects the company's strategic investments in digital infrastructure across Africa. Meanwhile, M-PESA Ethiopia has integrated with EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment network. This move enables seamless money transfers between M-PESA’s 10 million customers and 15 banks, connecting them with the broader financial ecosystem. In a related development for emerging markets, dLocal has launched BNPL Fuse, the world’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) aggregator. This platform aims to simplify flexible payments for merchants and expand access for consumers.
A plane crash in Kwale killed 11, including a pilot and 10 foreigners. The government lifted the logging ban on mature trees. Sun King opened a smartphone/TV plant in Tatu City. Stanbic secured 5.8 billion shillings for PepsiCo bottlers' expansion. Family Bank plans NSE listing.
Comedian Oga Obinna mourns Kimani Mbugua, whose family seeks burial funds. YY Comedian reveals his Ruracio was cancelled over an apology. Stevo Simple Boy's girlfriend Brenda details her rise to fame. Meanwhile, KPLC announces planned outages in Nairobi and Bungoma.
A petition seeks to revoke the UDA candidate's clearance for the Banisa by-election over dual citizenship claims. Meanwhile, a defamation suit involving former Nairobi Governor Sonko dating back 11 years continues. Separately, Raila Odinga’s integral role in shaping political careers and ODM's identity is highlighted.
Kenyan runner Esther Gitahi received a four-year ban for a positive EPO test. Meanwhile, Togolese footballer Samuel Asamoah is recovering well after breaking his neck and expects to return to play.
M-Tiba potentially exposed 4.8M Kenyans' data in a 2.15TB breach. Meanwhile, banks paid 195 billion Kenyan Shillings in taxes. Safaricom partnered with Meta on a new Oman-Kenya subsea cable, and Airtel's mobile money nears $200 billion in transactions. Samsung also rolled out a new tablet update.
A plane crash in Kwale County tragically killed 12 people, including tourists, after taking off from Diani. Separately, Kenya reached an agreement with Russia for the repatriation of Kenyans held in Russian military camps. Back home, former CJ Maraga and former CS Muturi criticized President Ruto's proposed 1.5 trillion Kenyan Shillings Infrastructure Fund, calling it a potential avenue for corruption. President Ruto lifted the logging ban for mature trees. The EACC recovered 17 acres of grabbed Karura Forest land worth 2.8 billion Kenyan Shillings. In Siaya, Senator Oburu Odinga questioned the dismissal of over 500 county health workers, while a police officer was arrested over the fatal shooting of a student in Kitale.
Several government entities have announced mass recruitment drives. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced a drive to connect over 1,000 Kenyans with jobs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. The Social Health Authority (SHA) announced over 200 job vacancies across various departments, inviting applications by November 18, 2025. Additionally, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) announced over 100 job vacancies, with KRA re-advertising for its Commissioner of Investigation and Enforcement position.
Sun King, a solar and energy appliances company, has inaugurated a new 7,600-square-meter manufacturing facility in Tatu City, Kiambu County, to localize production of smartphones and televisions. In another investment, Stanbic Bank Kenya and Stanbic Bank Uganda secured a Sh5.8 billion ($45 million) funding deal for the expansion of SBC Kenya Limited and Crown Beverages Limited. These developments occurred as property prices in Nairobi rose by 1.1 percent in Q3 2025, driven by demand for detached houses, though rental prices dipped 1.6 percent. Supporting this environment, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) reports that commercial banks remain sufficiently liquid to support private sector lending despite increased investments in government securities. The KBA's Tax Committee Chairperson, Peter Mungai, confirmed banks are maintaining their capacity to lend to businesses.
A staggering data breach at M-Tiba, a major Kenyan mobile health and insurance platform, reportedly exposed the sensitive personal and medical records of 4.8 million Kenyans. A threat actor, "Kazu," claims to have exfiltrated 2.15 terabytes of data. In infrastructure developments, Safaricom has partnered with Meta to expand internet infrastructure in Africa with a new high-capacity subsea cable connecting Oman and Kenya. On the product front, Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in Kenya. Additionally, the TECNO Spark Slim smartphone is set to launch in Kenya soon, following pre-orders going live in Uganda and Ghana. The device is notable for being the world’s slimmest 3D-curved smartphone at just 5.93mm thick.
The first cohort of learners under Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) have begun their national examinations. The simultaneous tests are for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA). As the exams started, a heated debate has intensified around them concerning the true objective of the CBC. The government announced new measures for transparency in national exams, and officials in Nandi ya Kati stated that measures were in place to ensure their smooth conduct.
KTN News has uncovered an international network that is recruiting young Kenyans for military service in Russia. This follows a report that highlighted a situation where Kenyans are being held in Russia against their will. One Kenyan individual has exposed a fraudulent employment scheme that ultimately led victims to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war. Another report's title also refers to the truth being revealed about 5 Kenyans sent to war in Russia.
Comedian YY has revealed his highly publicized breakup with former fiancée Noela occurred just weeks before their planned Ruracio in March, stating the relationship ended abruptly. In a separate event, comedian Oga Obinna delivered an emotional tribute at the funeral of former journalist Kimani Mbugua, revealing that the month of October had left him “mentally crushed” due to personal struggles. Following her breakup with comedian Mulamwah, his ex-girlfriend, Ruth K, is reportedly seeking a new celebrity boyfriend, with her social media suggesting an interest in Oga Obinna and Willy Paul. On a different note, media personality Janet Mbugua and her ex-husband, Eddie Ndichu, celebrated their son Huru Ndichu's 10th birthday together, highlighting their successful co-parenting relationship since their 2021 divorce.
President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to cattle rustlers in Baringo County, ordering them to surrender illegal firearms or face consequences. The President has also declared an amnesty for bandits in the county to turn in these firearms before a government crackdown commences. In his statements, President Ruto also advocated for unity through cooperation with Gideon Moi. He and CS Murkomen vowed to eliminate illegal guns from the North Rift.
Nairobi United FC has made history by qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage for the first time. The Kenyan debutants secured their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel. This qualification guarantees the club a financial boost of at least Sh51 million. In other continental football action, the Harambee Starlets are one match away from qualifying for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). They are set to face Gambia in a crucial return leg match. Following a dominant 3-1 victory in the first leg, the Kenyan team only needs a win or a draw to secure their spot.
A plane crash occurred in Tsimba Golini, Kwale County, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals. The tragic incident happened early in the morning and has been described as a significant loss of life for the region. Rescue efforts to recover the bodies of the 11 people who lost their lives were delayed due to heavy rainfall in the area. The crash occurred in the Tsimba area of Kwale.
