President William Ruto oversaw the signing of a landmark financial cooperation agreement between Kenya and Qatar, aiming to bolster financial integration and attract investment. The deal was made between the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFCA) and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Speaking in Qatar, President Ruto announced new government measures to significantly reduce the cost of remittances for Kenyans in the diaspora. The President directed the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to collaborate with the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN) to create a more affordable framework. During the visit, President Ruto also hosted an diaspora engagement with Kenyans living in Qatar.

The seven-week strike by Kenyan university lecturers has ended after unions reached an agreement with the government. The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Inter-Public Universities Councils’ Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) signed a Return-to-Work Formula. This agreement ensures full pay, no victimization for striking staff, and outlines new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) timelines. The government has released Sh7.8 billion to settle salary arrears and implement parts of the 2021–2025 CBA. Prior to the deal, the 49-day strike led to the closure of multiple institutions, including Egerton University and Pwani University, which followed Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in shutting down.

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has demanded that global payment firms Mastercard and Visa provide details on their tax remittances and data protection compliance in Kenya. In another regulatory action, the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has mandated that all sugar re-packaging firms must register by November 17, 2025. This directive aims to enhance product traceability and enforce quality standards within the sugar industry. Meanwhile, in the fintech sector, the Chumz app, which helps foster a savings culture, operates with a license it received from the Capital Markets Authority in 2022.

AXIAN Telecom has officially acquired 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, through its subsidiary Yas, expanding its presence in East Africa's fixed broadband market. In other telecom news, Airtel Kenya has launched its 5G Smart Connect Outdoor Unit, a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution designed to improve home internet connectivity by fixing poor indoor signal reception. On the device front, Samsung Kenya has extended its repair campaign until November 14, 2025. The promotion offers 50% off repair parts and free labour for 28 models of Galaxy phones and tablets, as well as select Crystal UHD TVs.

The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and iamtheCODE have partnered to train 600,000 young people across Africa in artificial intelligence (AI), coding, and other digital skills. A recent study by Zoho, which surveyed 360 Kenyan business professionals, aligns with this, revealing that Kenya is a leader in youth-driven, privacy-conscious AI adoption. In a related development, Mastercard held its first “Africa Edge” summit in Nairobi, where it demonstrated new payment technologies. At the summit, Mastercard outlined plans to tap into Africa's projected $1.5 trillion digital economy by 2030. The company also addressed challenges like expanding low-cost payment acceptance for small businesses and improving interoperability.

Devastating landslides in the Chesongoch area of Elgeyo Marakwet County have resulted in a tragic loss of life. The death toll from the landslide has risen to 34 after more bodies were recovered, with fears that more people are still buried under the debris. One report states the landslides in Chesongoch caused 35 deaths, while another confirms the recovery of 34 bodies. Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet are in mourning following the loss of loved ones in the incident. An NTV Kenya report discussed how the government failed to prevent the landslides that resulted in over 30 deaths.

Public university lecturers in Kenya have ended their strike, which lasted for 48 or 49 days, and are set to return to classrooms on Monday. The conclusion of the industrial action follows a new agreement reached with the central government after negotiations. The decision to call off the strike was made after a government commitment to pay outstanding salary arrears totaling Ksh 7.9 billion. The end of the strike, which had disrupted learning across the country, means that university academic activities are expected to resume.

Njoroge Kibugu won his third title of the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour season at the Betika Masters held at VetLab Sports Club, securing a two-shot victory. In boxing, Kevin Gachee is set to make his professional debut on November 29, 2025, at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, where he will face Wycliffe Andabu in a middleweight bout and advocate for men's mental health. For rugby, John Okoth will captain the Kenya Sevens' second side, the Morans, at the Zambezi Sevens tournament in Zimbabwe. Additionally, Kenyan deaf golfer Isaac Makokha is focused on winning a gold medal at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.

Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal. This marked their best performance of the season and second consecutive clean sheet, prompting captain Virgil van Dijk to urge his team to maintain defensive solidity. In another match, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 with two second-half goals from Mikel Merino, securing their tenth straight victory across all competitions. During the game on November 4, 2025, Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.

President William Ruto announced that Kenya is set to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund to enhance resource mobilization. President Ruto also announced the country's ambition to secure $2 billion in investments by 2028, primarily targeting the fintech and green economy sectors. On energy, the president stated that in Kenya, "we have to do load shedding from 5pm to 10pm due to low power generation." He also hinted at the possibility of power rationing if data centers are established in Kenya, suggesting potential challenges in meeting increased energy demand.