President Ruto has announced a 5 trillion Kenyan Shillings development plan. This initiative focuses on human capital, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kindiki criticized judicial rulings, even as the Judiciary reported a 104% case clearance rate. Musalia Mudavadi met Ugandan President Museveni to address Indian Ocean access concerns. In Nairobi, water disruptions continue due to the Kigoro Plant glitch. A terror suspect was apprehended in Eastleigh, while US scientists warn of persistent drought. In Kitui, NACADA seized illicit alcohol worth 14 million Kenyan Shillings, and an IEBC petition claims rigging plans for the Mbeere North by-election.
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested and arraigned a former employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The ex-official was charged with forgery for allegedly using a falsified academic certificate to secure a promotion, but denied the charges. In a separate matter, the united opposition formally petitioned the IEBC over alleged schemes to rig the upcoming Mbeere North by-elections. The petition, based on claims by former CS Justin Muturi, alleges a plan to favor a pro-government candidate through voter bribery.
Global business leaders have submitted 30 policy recommendations to the G20 ahead of its annual summit on November 22–23, focusing on critical areas such as Africa’s development and digital connectivity. At the B20 Summit in Johannesburg, Jacquiline Mugo, CEO of the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE), highlighted the urgent need for African enterprises to reskill their workforces to remain competitive globally. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advocating for deeper regional economic integration to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region. The DRC made this call during a High-Level Segment in Kinshasa, held alongside the 9th Summit of the ICGLR.
Several technology companies have announced new products and partnerships in Kenya. Roam launched Roam Point, the country's first publicly available fast charging station for light electric vehicles, with plans for a nationwide rollout. In a separate launch, Huawei introduced its new GT6 Series smartwatches and MatePad TXZ tablets to Kenyan consumers, focusing on health tracking and productivity. Microsoft is partnering with the Kenya School of Government to train 100,000 public servants in AI and digital skills over three years, aligning with the National Digital Master Plan. Additionally, Xiaomi Kenya is holding a Black Friday sale, offering its 2025 43-inch Google TV for KES 25,995.
Google has enabled its Android Quick Share to work natively with Apple’s AirDrop, removing a significant file-sharing barrier between the two operating systems. In business technology, Nutanix announced upcoming support for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on its Nutanix Cloud Platform, a move revealed at Microsoft Ignite 2025 to enable hybrid deployments. This will allow Azure Virtual Desktop to run on-premises using the Nutanix AHV hypervisor. In the music industry, Audiomack is launching a new "Pro" subscription tier in early 2026, which will let artists pay for guaranteed streams, advanced analytics, and instant monetization.
President Ruto proposes a National Infrastructure Fund to finance growth without new debt. KRA missed its Q1 target by 90 billion shillings; Kenya targets a 4.9% deficit by 2026/27. CMA sanctioned ex-Chase Bank executives over a 10 billion shillings bond issue. KCB, NCBA, and I&M Group all posted strong Q3 profits.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja reshuffles his Cabinet, moving ten CCOs including Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment. Meanwhile, Diana Marua celebrates her daughter Malaika's birthday.
President Ruto's cabinet picks cost taxpayers 550 million shillings in mini-polls, sparking debate on his democracy pledge. Meanwhile, Magarini constituency will see a young independent candidate, Dr. Amos Katana, campaign on foot for the upcoming by-election, focusing on local development issues.
MP Ndindi Nyoro claims Talanta Stadium could cost 145 billion Kenyan Shillings. Kisumu and Migori Counties launch anti-GBV initiatives in sports. James Musembi wins Deaflympics gold. Kenya Police are poised to win the National Boxing League title. Nairobi City Thunder face Johannesburg Giants in BAL qualifiers. The Kenya Cup season kicks off with new teams Daystar and MMUST. Fatuma Zarika and Rayton Okwiri headline Nairobi Fight Night.
Roam launched Kenya's first fast-charging station for light electric vehicles, boosting EV adoption. Huawei debuted new smartwatches and tablets in Kenya, while Google enabled Android Quick Share with iPhone's AirDrop, easing cross-platform file sharing.
President Ruto unveiled a 5 trillion Kenyan Shillings development plan focusing on human capital, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. This comes as Deputy President Kindiki criticized judicial rulings for hindering government policy, despite the Judiciary reporting a 104% case clearance rate. Meanwhile, Musalia Mudavadi met Ugandan President Museveni to ease tensions regarding Indian Ocean access. Nairobi is experiencing water disruptions from the Kigoro Plant glitch. A terror suspect was arrested in Eastleigh, and US scientists warn of continued drought in Kenya. NACADA seized 14 million shillings worth of illicit alcohol in Kitui. An IEBC petition alleges rigging plans for the Mbeere North by-election.
The Kenyan Judiciary unveiled its State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice (SOJAR) Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, as announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The report highlighted a 104 percent case clearance rate, with 647,686 cases resolved against 621,425 filed. Speaking at the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attributed the efficiency gains to the Kenya Kwanza administration's support, citing judicial appointments and improved funding. However, Kindiki also criticized some judicial rulings, stating they impede the implementation of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto and economic development.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at Mayuge State Lodge to ease diplomatic tensions. The talks were held in response to Museveni's recent remarks concerning access to the Indian Ocean, with both leaders aiming to reaffirm strong ties. In separate diplomatic activity, Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, hosted delegations from Sierra Leone and Azerbaijan. The meetings took place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, with the goal of strengthening diplomatic and defence ties with both nations.
A requiem mass was held at St. Mauras Chesongoch for the 31 victims of a devastating landslide in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County before they were laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners attended the heartbreaking mass burial ceremony, where the victims were buried on a single plot of land. Following the burial, families have appealed for continued efforts to locate their missing relatives who perished in the disaster. The government has promised to provide assistance to the affected community. More than 31 people tragically lost their lives in the disaster.
The KCSE 2025 examinations have concluded, and Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has announced plans for merit-based student placement. Waziri Ogamba has also provided direction regarding the selection process for Form 10 students. He assured that the transition of Junior Secondary (JS) students to high school will be seamless. The minister also announced that 418 cases of exam cheating were reported countrywide during the current examination period. CS Ogamba noted this represented a significant decrease in reported exam malpractice cases.
President William Ruto signed three key bills aimed at improving Kenya's investment climate and reforming the management of state corporations. The President assented to the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, which is now enacted into law. This legislation aims to streamline the operations and oversight of government-owned entities. This move signifies a significant step towards economic restructuring in the country. The new laws also enable the creation of a fund for infrastructure construction and allow for the privatization of some state corporations.
President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to dual over 2,500 kilometers of roads across Kenya. This signals a significant infrastructure development initiative for the country. To finance such developments, Kenya has announced new financial initiatives aimed at funding significant infrastructure projects. The country plans to fund these major development projects through its national infrastructure and savings fund. These new initiatives seek to accelerate growth and complete crucial projects.
Pastor Victor Kanyari, of Salvation Healing Ministries, has publicly sought custody of his two children, Sky and Dany, following the recent death of their mother, musician Betty Bayo. The pastor also shared a throwback photo of his late ex-wife, which sparked online debate amidst her funeral arrangements. His public displays of grief have drawn criticism, with some suggesting he might be overshadowing Bayo's widower, Hiram Gitau (Tash). Separately, Kenyan celebrity couple Dorea Chege and DJ Dibul have addressed circulating online rumors. The couple has vehemently denied allegations that Dibul is a victim of domestic violence at the hands of Chege.
