Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides have tragically claimed 36 lives with 16 still missing. The High Court upheld immigration and citizenship fee hikes, while Parliament rejected President Ruto’s directive on mandatory eGP system use, citing unconstitutionality. Separately, the Education Ministry denied reports of increased school fees for January 2026. US Embassy bombing survivors are demanding compensation ahead of Vice President Vance’s visit, as tourism operators protested new park fees in Nairobi. Concerns are also being raised over hidden toll charges in the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Expressway project.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has taken legal action to reclaim a nine-acre parcel of public land in Ruiru, Kiambu County. This land, originally intended for a school, was illegally converted for residential use and subdivided into 37 residential plots. The EACC filed a lawsuit in the Thika Environment and Land Court, which has since issued temporary injunctions to stop the sale or development of the property, valued at Ksh250 million in 2019. In a separate anti-corruption operation, the EACC arrested five Kenyan traffic police officers along the Busia-Kisumu Road. The arrests were for allegedly extorting bribes from motorists and followed numerous public complaints about widespread bribery.
Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of Kenyans in Tanzania following recent elections. The State Department of Foreign Affairs issued directives urging Kenyans to report citizens facing safety threats abroad, specifically mentioning reports of Kenyans being monitored in Tanzania. Separately, the United States government issued a fresh travel advisory for Tanzania, warning foreigners about potential arrests and detentions due to lingering political instability. The Kenyan government addressed these concerns, stating its High Commission in Dar es Salaam has reassured citizens of their safety. The government confirmed that post-election restrictions were lifted and that no incidents targeting Kenyans have been reported.
AXIAN Telecom, through its subsidiary Yas, has officially acquired 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet. This acquisition significantly expands Yas's presence in East Africa's fixed broadband market. In a separate development, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a $38 billion multi-year partnership. Under the deal, OpenAI will leverage AWS’s cloud infrastructure to power its advanced artificial intelligence workloads. Meanwhile, Safaricom's mobile data revenue has surpassed its voice revenue for the first time, signaling a significant shift in connectivity trends. This development highlights the increasing digitization of the Kenyan economy.
Tanzanian artists Diamond Platnumz and Juma Jux call for peace amid post-election unrest. In Kenya, Betty Kyallo expresses disappointment over low youth voter registration, while Octopizzo urges Kibra residents to register, hinting at a 2027 political run focused on community empowerment.
ODM's demand for the Deputy President position from the ruling coalition could threaten DP Kindiki's prospects, despite his one year in office reshaping the role. Meanwhile, former Governor Kidero was acquitted of 213 million shillings corruption charges. Separately, Senator Oburu's Wayleave Bill faces opposition from the National Government.
Kenyans question World Athletics as Chebet and Kipyegon miss top awards. Harambee Starlets coach Odemba is October's best. KVF men's league begins with GSU defending their title. Rawino carries Kenya's Decathlon hopes.
AXIAN Telecom's Yas has fully acquired Wananchi Group, owners of Zuku and Simbanet, boosting its East African fixed broadband presence. Meanwhile, Samsung Kenya extends its electronics repair discount offer until November 2025 for select phones and TVs.
Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides claim 36 lives; 16 remain missing. The High Court upheld immigration and citizenship fee hikes, citing sustainable service delivery. Parliament rejected a directive by President Ruto and Treasury CS Mbadi on mandatory eGP system use, deeming it unconstitutional. The Education Ministry denied claims of increased school fees for January 2026. US Embassy bombing survivors demand compensation ahead of US Vice President Vance’s visit. Tourism operators protested new national park gateway fees in Nairobi. A hidden clause in the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Expressway project, raising concerns about mandatory toll charges, sparked outrage. A petition challenged English as the primary language of instruction in schools. Lastly, the State Department issued directives for Kenyans abroad to report safety threats, as the US warned foreigners traveling to Tanzania amidst detention reports.
Landslides in Chesongoch have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with 35 people reported dead. A separate incident in Elgeyo Marakwet claimed the lives of five members of the same family. In response, over 350 families in Chesongoch affected by the landslides have received aid. Survivors are recounting their terrifying escapes, and the Ministry of Education has committed to supporting affected students. One student who survived was able to sit for a national examination while in the hospital.
The African Union (AU) has concluded that Tanzania's general election did not meet continental democratic standards and was neither free nor fair. An AU report alleges widespread irregularities that led to a significant victory for President Samia Suluhu. Following the election, the Kenyan government confirmed the killing of a Kenyan national, John Ogutu, in Tanzania during post-election unrest. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that the Kenyan government is investigating the death to understand the circumstances and has promised to seek justice for the family.
Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Murang'a County are protesting in Gatanga constituency, demanding employment on permanent and pensionable terms. They are calling for the immediate confirmation of 20,000 intern teachers. In separate news, learning is set to resume in Kenyan public universities as lecturers have ended their 49-day strike. The decision to call off the strike followed a meeting between union officials and the Ministry of Education, with an intervention from CS Kindiki noted as helping to resolve the stalemate.
Kenya's Harambee Stars are set to play an international friendly against former AFCON champions Senegal in Turkey during the November FIFA window. Senegal has announced its star-studded squad to face the Harambee Stars, which includes players like Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Nicolas Jackson. On a related note for Kenyan national football, Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has been named the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and Betika Coach of the Month for October 2025. This recognition follows her successful guidance of the women’s national team to a historic qualification for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Kenyan hip-hop artist Henry Ohanga, known as Octopizzo, has announced his candidacy for the Kibra Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 general election, officially transitioning from music to politics. He is also encouraging Kibra residents to register to vote, hinting at a political run centered on “poverty-conscious leadership” and community empowerment. In a separate call, media personality Betty Kyallo expressed significant disappointment over the "shockingly low" voter registration numbers. Kyallo specifically urged the youth to register for the 2027 General Elections. Her call comes as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continues its registration drive amidst low turnout.
President William Ruto has disclosed that Kenya's plan to establish world-class data centers is on hold due to insufficient electricity generation capacity. The President highlighted the issue, stating, "In Kenya we have to do load shedding from 5pm to 10pm due to low power generation." President Ruto also hinted at the possibility of power rationing if the data centers are established, suggesting potential challenges in meeting the increased energy demand.
