In Elgeyo Marakwet, 31 landslide victims were buried, with the government promising aid. A tragic accident in Makueni claimed six lives, including four KCSE candidates. Separately, three Kenya Airways staff were sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking, while firefighting efforts continued at Diani Reef Hotel in Kwale. The nation mourned the passing of former Minister Joseph Munyao at 85. President Ruto unveiled ambitious infrastructure plans, including dualing 21 roads, extending SGR, modernising JKIA, and establishing a National Infrastructure Fund aiming for 5 trillion shillings. He also projected a 1 trillion shillings research budget by 2035. Meanwhile, IG Japhet Koome addressed police abduction allegations as efforts continued to repatriate a Kenyan teacher's body from Tanzania.
Ahead of the November 27 by-elections, campaigning has featured unrest and notable political maneuvering. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya narrowly escaped an attack on Saturday, November 22, while campaigning in Chwele Kabuchai Ward for an independent MCA candidate. His campaign rally in the ward was also disrupted by tear gas and rowdy youths, which he blamed on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. In a separate race, Homabay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, an ODM member, has publicly endorsed independent candidate Phillip Aroko in the Kasipul constituency by-election, challenging his own party's official candidate. Meanwhile, former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has adopted a door-to-door campaign strategy in Mbeere North for the by-elections.
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reached a sustainability milestone by planting its one millionth tree as part of its "Much More Than Trees" initiative. This program aims to grow 10 million trees by 2030, contributing to Kenya's national environmental goals. In a separate development, startups from the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya are urging for increased investment in education technology. The startups are seeking to expand their reach and address persistent funding gaps in Africa’s EdTech ecosystem. Meanwhile, Huawei has launched its new Watch GT6 and TXZ Tablet in Kenya, targeting the growing demand for smart wearables in East Africa.
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.
The Court of Appeal will hear the Affordable Housing Levy case on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, EdTech start-ups in Kenya seek more investment despite funding gaps, and Chinese car sales surge, now holding 7.46% of Kenya's new vehicle market.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja reshuffles his Cabinet, moving ten CCOs across dockets. Meanwhile, influencer Diana Marua celebrates her daughter Malaika's birthday with a photoshoot.
President Ruto's cabinet appointments cost taxpayers 550 million shillings in mini-polls, sparking scrutiny over his democracy pledge. Meanwhile, Magarini constituency's by-election features 25-year-old Dr. Amos Katana campaigning on foot, highlighting local development issues like healthcare and water.
MP Ndindi Nyoro claims Talanta Stadium could cost 145 billion shillings, as Kisumu and Migori counties launch efforts against GBV in sports. Kenyan boxer James Musembi wins gold at Deaflympics, while Police lead the National Boxing League. Nairobi City Thunder face Johannesburg Giants in BAL qualifiers, and local boxing with Zarika and Okwiri prepare for "Nairobi Fight Night." The Kenya Cup rugby season also kicks off.
Roam unveils Kenya's maiden fast-charging station for light electric vehicles, eyeing a national rollout. Huawei launches new smartwatches and tablets locally. Tech giants Google and Apple enable cross-platform file sharing, while Nutanix will support Azure Virtual Desktop.
In Elgeyo Marakwet, 31 landslide victims were buried, with the government pledging support. Four KCSE candidates were among six killed in a Makueni road accident. Three Kenya Airways staff received 25-year sentences for heroin trafficking. A fire engulfed Diani Reef Hotel in Kwale. Former Minister Joseph Munyao passed away at 85. President Ruto announced plans to dual 21 roads, extend SGR, modernise JKIA, and create a National Infrastructure Fund to raise 5 trillion shillings. He also promised a nearly 1 trillion shillings research budget by 2035. IG Kanja addressed police abduction claims. The government is working to repatriate a Kenyan teacher's body from Tanzania.
Several political figures have made public statements positioning themselves and their regions for future elections. Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, urged the Nyanza region to support and vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections, citing a political debt. Looking further ahead to 2032, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi declared that the Western region is strategically positioned to produce President Ruto's successor. Speaking in Malava constituency, Mudavadi asserted that the Luhya nation has its "best chance in history" to achieve the presidency. In other political developments, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna affirmed his position within his party following a founders' meeting convened by President William Ruto.
During a development tour in the Gusii region, President William Ruto announced plans to relocate Kisii GK Prison to make way for affordable housing projects. While in the region, he also rallied support for his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking in Kisii, President Ruto dismissed media scrutiny regarding his State of the Nation Address, asserting that fact-checking will not deter his mission. During a church service in Kisii County on November 22, 2025, he reiterated that he is not bothered by the fact-checking and challenged the opposition to unveil their own agenda for Kenyans. He emphasized that visible progress across the country is more important than debates over statistics.
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has launched Kenya’s first real-time debt clock to provide immediate visibility into the nation's public debt and promote fiscal transparency. The IEA also launched a new digital platform, the Kenya Debt Counter, to monitor the country's escalating public debt amidst concerns that figures are being under-reported. In a related development, the Controller of Budget is advocating for the complete automation of Kenya’s public debt management system. This call for automation is intended to mitigate errors and improve oversight as a recent report highlights the country's rising debt servicing costs.
