Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni admitted his government abducted two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, and held them in custody. Museveni later labeled the activists "experts in organizing riots" following their 38-day detention, claiming the arrests were based on intelligence linking them to plans for inciting violence. The family of Bob Njagi revealed that Ugandan authorities imposed stringent conditions for his and Nicholas Oyoo's release, demanding they cease political activities against Museveni’s government. In a separate incident, two other Kenyans, Frederick Lorent Obuya and John Gitahi Nderitu, were released without charges to the Kenyan High Commission in Dar es Salaam. They had been arrested on October 29 during post-election protests in Tanzania.

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Kakamega County has threatened to disrupt the upcoming KCSE exams following the suspected murder of a school principal. Specifically, the union is demanding an investigation into the death of the Munyuki Secondary School Principal. Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera has also urged DCI Mohammed Amin to investigate the alleged abduction of the Munyuki High School Principal, Simon Isiaho Shange, who has been missing since November 3. In a separate issue, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is threatening a nationwide strike in January. KNUT's action is in protest against a planned shift of teachers from private health insurance to the Social Health Authority (SHA), potentially paralyzing school reopenings.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in a deal to boost medical tourism in Africa and position Kenya as a leading healthcare destination. In the agricultural sector, the Kenyan government and the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) have launched a digital e-voucher livestock vaccination and breeding program. This initiative aims to increase the livestock sector's contribution to Kenya's GDP from 12 to 20 percent. The program leverages digital tools to enhance the accessibility and affordability of animal health services. Separately, Chinese automaker Jetour has officially entered the Kenyan market, launching a range of four premium mid-SUV models. Jetour's entry signals a long-term commitment to the country, with stated plans for expansion and local assembly.

In the SportPesa Premier League, Nairobi United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 4-2, while AFC Leopards aims to top the league as defending champions Kenya Police and Gor Mahia are set to clash. In volleyball, Chema Volleyball Club defeated Administration Police of Kenya in the KVF Men’s National League. At the same time, defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Zetech University Sparks are competing in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers. In golf, John Wangai and Naom Wafula are leading the Kenyan charge at the Sunshine Development Tour, the region's only opportunity for golfers to earn ranking points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Separately, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is preparing for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.

Devastating landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet caught residents off-guard during a night of heavy rain, resulting in flattened homes and buried families. The Kenyan Government has pledged to compensate and resettle all victims of the recent Chesongoch landslide within the next 30 days. President Ruto directed the State Department for Special Programs to fully resettle and rebuild the affected communities, with CS Ruku affirming this commitment. The government stated it is committed to supporting families impacted by natural disasters and restoring livelihoods in the region. Rescuers were forced to pull bodies from the mud as entire villages were cut off.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the arrest of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, for allegedly collaborating with Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. The President justified the detention during a radio talk show, noting the activists were released after 38 days in custody. In a separate cross-border incident, a Kenyan student was reportedly rescued from Tanzania after allegedly enduring eight days of torture by police. Following this, leaders of Pentecostal churches in Kenya raised concerns about the alleged arrest and harassment of Kenyans in Tanzania.

The body of an unidentified teacher was discovered in a river in Lugari, sparking fear and calls for justice from locals. In a separate incident, Simon Isiaho, the principal of Munyuki PAG Secondary School, was found dead with his badly mutilated body discovered in the Kipkaren River. Following these events, teachers in Western Kenya under the KUPPET union are threatening to halt the supervision of KCSE examinations. The union has issued an ultimatum, protesting what they perceive as delays by DCI officials in investigating the murder of their colleague in Lugari Constituency.