The 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results for over 1.13 million learners have been officially released. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the results are now available online to streamline dissemination under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Parents and guardians can access the results online or via SMS to facilitate the transition of learners to Senior Schools. In this year's assessment, girls significantly outperformed boys, excelling in 10 out of 12 subjects. This marks a notable gender gap, with girls showing particular strength in languages and humanities.

The Ministry of Interior has announced stringent security and traffic measures for Kenya's 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium. Access gates will open at 5:00 am, and guests are expected to be seated by 7:00 am amid heightened security. Attendees have been warned against displaying expensive electronics or jewelry to prevent theft. As part of preparations, police announced that significant road closures will be implemented in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on Friday, December 12. KeNHA also confirmed that several key roads in the CBD and around Nyayo Stadium will be closed for the event.

The National and County Governments Coordinating Summit has implemented a new resolution mandating prompt salary payments for county employees to end chronic delays. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki mandated that the National Treasury must disburse all county personnel salaries by the third day of every month. County governments were also directed to settle all statutory deductions by the ninth day of each month. Following a separate directive from the same summit, the National Treasury has withdrawn the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 from Parliament. The bill had aimed to reform rules governing county funding.

Kenya is pushing for the passage of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Bill, 2023, to guarantee essential health services and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This legislation is aimed at addressing persistently high maternal and child mortality rates. In a separate development, the High Court of Kenya has temporarily suspended the implementation of a $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, citing data privacy concerns. Concurrently, the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is seeking a private investor to develop an ultra-modern medical training complex for its College of Health Sciences. This project is planned to be executed through a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain-Transfer (DBFMT) public-private partnership.

Kenya's new Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Act, 2025, is boosting crypto interest, with the law aiming to regulate activities under the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In another regulatory move, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is enhancing collaboration with the private sector to streamline tax processes and create a predictable business environment. On the financing front, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has finalized a $150 million (Sh19.3 billion) financing agreement with KCB Bank Kenya. This package is designed to significantly boost KCB's green lending initiatives and reinforce its trade finance operations, addressing capital demands in climate-aligned sectors.

A recent report from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for Q1 FY 2025/26 highlighted significant trends across the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The report found that Kenya's SIM penetration reached 149.4%, with Safaricom's M-PESA service commanding almost 90% of the mobile money market. In data, the average Kenyan 5G user now consumes 40GB per month. Domestic mobile voice traffic grew to 29.93 billion minutes, with Airtel users becoming increasingly talkative, while SMS traffic declined to 14.66 billion messages. Fixed broadband subscriptions also expanded, reaching 2.29 million, a 6.9% quarterly increase, with Safaricom leading the fixed internet market. Additionally, the broadcasting sector rebounded, as GOtv and DStv recorded significant subscription increases.

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) has sounded an alarm over a surge in human rights violations, deeming 2025 one of Kenya's worst years and classifying the country as a repressed state. A recent report projects 2025 will be the worst year for human rights violations, particularly by security officers. Alarming reports also show a significant increase in gender-based violence, with one study revealing that a large majority of female homicides occur within the home. The murder of women significantly increased last year, with young people primarily involved. Furthermore, human rights defenders in Garissa are warning of an increase in sexual violence in northeastern Kenya, and other statistics show a significant rise in violence against girls this year.

The High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Kenya-United States Health Cooperation Agreement, which was signed on December 4, 2025. Following the suspension, President William Ruto has passionately defended the health sector cooperation agreement. President Ruto reassured Kenyans that their health data will not be transferred to the United States and dismissed allegations that Kenya sold the data. Additionally, the president clarified that financial support from the United States associated with the deal does not constitute a loan and that Kenya is not incurring any new debt.

The United States government is set to deport 15 Kenyans, labeling them as "dangerous criminals." This action is reported to be part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. The individuals face charges ranging from robbery with violence to drug trafficking and driving under the influence. According to reports, dozens of Kenyans residing in the United States are facing potential deportation. In a related development, several other Kenyans who are facing arrest warrants in the United States may also be deported as authorities seek their repatriation.

Media personality Ciru Muriuki openly discussed her profound grief following the death of her fiancé, actor Charles Ouda, detailing how the loss shattered their future plans. Vivianne Kenya spoke publicly for the first time since her ex-partner, Sam West, announced his upcoming wedding, expressing no bitterness and wishing him well. Popular content creator Andrew Kibe has definitively dismissed rumors of remarriage, stating in an interview that it "will never happen". Additionally, Kenyan content creator and businessman Thee Pluto issued a stern warning to young men about three pitfalls he calls the "3 Ls" that can ruin their lives: Liquor, Ladies, and Leverage.

Bandari Football Club has sacked head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou, citing a review of the team’s technical direction. This decision follows the recent dissolution of the club's 18-member Board of Trustees as part of a broader restructuring. In other Kenyan football news, the Harambee Starlets have climbed seven spots to 133rd in the latest FIFA rankings. This rise for Kenya's women's national football team comes after their successful qualification for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). At the grassroots level, the Abbas Khalif Super Cup has now reached its decisive quarter-final stage. The football tournament features 40 teams from Lang’ata Constituency’s five wards and will hold its grand final on December 20.