The Kenyan government has issued a stern warning against politicians and contractors interfering with public projects, threatening blacklisting and prosecution for irregularities such as improper procurement and stalled works. This directive comes amidst concerns over political influence in tender awards and contractors lacking technical capacity abandoning projects.

• The warning targets irregular procurement, stalled works, and misuse of funds in public projects.
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency Eliud Owalo made the announcement during an inspection tour in Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties.
• Projects inspected include the Sh9.7 billion Siyoi–Muruny Dam, Sh722 million Kapenguria–Makutano Sewerage Project, and the Sh4.5 billion Suam One-Stop Border Post.

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced a significant increase in its net profit, jumping 54 percent to Sh10.48 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. This substantial growth is primarily due to lower operating costs and a diversification of revenue streams.

• Net profit surged to Sh10.48 billion, up from Sh6.8 billion the previous year.
• Revenue from non-traditional ventures soared by 235 percent, including geothermal drilling work in Eswatini and upcoming projects in Tanzania.
• Operating expenses decreased by 11 percent to Sh35.14 billion, while finance costs fell by 20 percent to Sh2.25 billion.
• KenGen's Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, highlighted the company's commitment to clean, reliable, and affordable electricity through its G2G 2034 Strategy.

The Kenyan government plans to expand Malindi International Airport (MIA) to boost tourism in the coast region and improve air connectivity. The announcement was made by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition.

• The expansion aims to increase direct international flights to Malindi.
• Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano highlighted ongoing discussions with Kilifi County and National governments for the expansion.
• Previous expansion efforts in 2011 and 2012 faced challenges due to land acquisition disputes.
• Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro supports the expansion, expecting it to unlock the region’s tourism potential.

Kenya's inflation rate remained stable at 4.6 percent in October, driven by declining prices of essential household goods like maize flour, sugar, and cooking gas.

• The average price of a two-kilogram packet of fortified maize flour dropped from Sh172.41 in September to Sh168.56 in October.
• The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reduced its benchmark lending rate to 9.25 percent earlier in the month.
• While fuel prices were maintained by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), electricity costs for 50 kilowatts rose by 3.3 percent to Sh1,315.8.