Kenya launches a nationwide livestock vaccination drive to boost productivity and farmer earnings. Separately, Avenews, KMC, and KLMC unveil a 2.5 billion shillings trade-financing plan for livestock. The World Bank deploys blockchain for NYOTA youth funds, while Acorn gets CMA nod for a 2.2 billion shillings REIT for affordable housing. MyCredit and Enkisoma Africa partner on a 1.2 billion shillings deal to finance private schools' digital transformation. DTB opens its 92nd branch in Kitui.

Rozinah Mwakideu warned abusive men of consequences. Kabi WaJesus boasted of strong genes in his daughter Luxe's face reveal, noting her resemblance to him.

Former Deputy President Gachagua alleges a plot to rig the Mbeere North by-election. Meanwhile, Oburu Odinga faces internal criticism leading ODM, while Winnie Odinga calls for an NDC, sparking debate on ODM's future and Ruto ties. Governor Lusaka predicts the opposition coalition will fracture before the 2027 polls.

Kenya's Lionesses fell to South Africa in the Rugby Africa Sevens final. Kenyan basketball teams continue to struggle at home. KVF released fixtures for a new Division Two Men's League, while Kisumu prepares for the National Boxing League finals.

Jumia sees 60% of its orders from rural areas despite financial woes. The Africa Stablecoin Summit discussed stablecoin impact. Belgian firm ATOMNIA expands secure connectivity in Africa. Samsung faces claims of unremovable spyware on some phones. IBM study highlights the AI ambition-data gap in MEA. TECNO offers Black Friday discounts across its smartphone range.

Electricity prices will rise by 4.78 shillings per unit in November. Separately, several key government websites were hacked. MPs will decide on a plan to convert 6,700 hectares of forest into settlements. In education, PS Bitok confirmed Grade 10 placements before Christmas, with KJSEA results out by December 11. Police recruitment is underway despite an EACC report citing irregularities. NTSA will re-test drivers, targeting accident reduction ahead of the festive season, as Nairobi, Kiambu, and Nakuru are flagged for high fatalities. KRA has given importers 30 days to collect brown sugar from Loitoktok Customs Warehouse, or face auction. Meanwhile, the Rironi-Naivasha-Mau Summit highway construction is set for November 2025.