Kenyan News

News as at November 5, 2025, 7:09 am

Africa Reiterates Demand for Permanent Seats At UN Security Council

  • [Capital FM] Doha -- Africa has reiterated the demand for two permanent and two non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council with full rights and privileges.

Low Insurance Uptake Puts Kenyan, African Farmers At Risk

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Low insurance penetration and high premiums are leaving millions of Kenyan and other African farmers exposed to climate shocks, industry players have warned, highlighting a growing disconnect between agriculture's contribution to GDP and its insurance coverage across the continent.

Poorly Drained Cities Will Flood - Kenya Met

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has cautioned of flooding in poorly drained urban areas, landslides in hilly regions, and lightning strikes in Kisii, Kisumu, and Narok counties as heavy rains continue across several parts of the country.

KNCHR Chair Claris Awuor Appointed to Replace Faith Odhiambo At Protests Compensation Panel

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The President has appointed Claris Awuor Ogangah-Onyango, Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as Vice-Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests, effective 4 November 2025.

KeNHA Pledges Transparent Tolling, Alternative Routes On Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway

  • [Capital FM] In a statement released on Wednesday, Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli said the tolling model, to be implemented under the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit (A8) and Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha (A8 South) Road Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, will adhere to the principles of fairness, affordability, and transparency as outlined in the proposed National Tolling Policy (2025).

Govt Exploring Investment Pathways for Kenyans in Diaspora to Send Money Home

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is empowering Kenyans in the diaspora to thrive and contribute to national growth.

Govt to Clear Sh7.7bn Varsity Staff Pay Arrears in Phases, Mbadi

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government will settle the outstanding Sh7.76 billion owed to public university staff under the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in phases over the next three years, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said.

Ruto Oversees Landmark Kenya-Qatar Financial Cooperation Agreement

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto presided over the signing of a landmark agreement between the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFCA) and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), marking a major step towards strengthening financial cooperation between Kenya and Qatar and positioning both nations as gateway hubs for global capital flows.

Media Council Calls for Action Against Crimes Targeting Women in Journalism

  • [Capital FM] NAKURU, Kenya, November 3, 2025 -- The Media Council of Kenya (MCK), in collaboration with key media stakeholders, has issued an urgent call to end impunity for crimes committed against female journalists in the country.

Kenya Sugar Board Orders Registration of All Sugar Re-Packagers

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has directed all sugar re-packaging firms to register with the regulator by November 17, 2025, in a move aimed at improving product traceability and enforcing quality standards.

Kenya Ill-Prepared to Handle Rising Cybercrime, Experts Warn

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have warned that Kenya is ill-prepared to deal with the growing threat of cybercrime, citing a critical shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals.

Nairobi United Back to Winning Ways With Victory Over Bandari

  • [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Nairobi United continued their impressive start to life in the top flight with a 3-1 win over Bandari in a rescheduled Kenya Premier League encounter at the Dandora Stadium on Tuesday.

Kibugu Overcomes Shaky Start to Win Seventh Leg of Sunshine Development Tour

  • [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Njoroge Kibugu overcame a nervous start to claim victory at the Betika Masters, the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing, held at VetLab Sports Club.

Political Tension in Tanzania Threatens Kenyan Businesses, Kam

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has raised concern over the ongoing unrest in Tanzania following the contested election of President Samia Suluhu, warning that the instability could disrupt vital cross-border trade between the two countries.

Kenya Wins Bid to Host World Cancer Leaders' Summit

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has secured the international bid to host the World Cancer Leaders' Summit (WCLS) 2027, marking a historic milestone in the country's growing role in global health diplomacy and cancer control.

Online Drivers Petition Government Over Low Prices

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Online drivers are set to submit a petition to the Ministry of Transport today over what they term as low ride prices amid rising fuel costs.

Police Officers From Across the Globe Converge in Nairobi for Investigations Seminar

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A five-day International Investigations Seminar bringing together 40 law enforcement officers from across the world kicked off on Monday at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in South C, Nairobi.

KWS Shifts to New KWS Pay System for Park Payments

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a full transition from the old eCitizen platform to a new and upgraded payment system branded as KWSPay, designed to offer a more seamless and flexible experience for visitors and tourism stakeholders.

Ombudsman Seeks Judiciary's Response in Gitson Energy Information Request

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has written to the Judiciary seeking an explanation over its failure to respond to an information request filed by Gitson Energy Limited under the Access to Information Act, 2016.

KCSE Candidate Arrested Over Spate of Break-Ins in Nyakach

  • [Capital FM] Kisumu -- Police in Nyakach Sub-county have arrested a 20-year-old Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate in connection with a series of break-ins and thefts reported in Nyabondo, Ndare Ramula, and Dirubi areas.

KCB to Acquire Minority Stake in Pesapal

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- KCB Group PLC has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in payment service provider Pesapal Limited, in a deal aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and accelerating digital growth across Africa.

Morocco's Princess Lalla Asama to Visit Knh in Joint Hearing Health Initiative With First Lady

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Asma of Morocco is set to visit the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Wednesday, where she will witness a Cochlear Implant Program and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in hearing health.

Charged Up for Bal - Nairobi City Thunder Renew Partnership With M-Kopa

  • [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- National basketball champions, Nairobi City Thunder have renewed their partnership with M-Kopa for the 2025/26 season.

Stanchart to Issue Loans to Clients On Government-Issued Bonds

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has unveiled a new lending facility allowing clients to borrow against their investments in Kenyan government bonds acquired directly through the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) Dhow Central Securities Depository (DhowCSD).

Muhuru Bay to Host Third Edition of National Beach Volleyball Championships

  • [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, November 4, 2025 - Muhuru Bay in Migori County is set to host the National Beach Volleyball Championships on December 13-15.

Avpa Unveils Sh1.6bn Fund to Boost Mental Health Investment

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) has launched Africa's first Catalytic Pooled Fund aimed at driving investment in mental health across the continent.

Over 500,000 Videos Were Removed in Kenya in Quarter 2, 2025 - Tiktok Community Guidelines Report

  • [Capital FM] TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community GuidelinesEnforcement Report (CGER) showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from April to June 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok continues to take to identify and remove content that violates itsCommunity Guidelines, ensuring a positive experience for its global community.

Implications of the Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 for Companies

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Draft Companies (Annotation and Rectification) Regulations, 2025 (Draft Regulations) introduce a structured framework for correcting, updating or annotating errors or omissions in company registers and official filings. They aim to operationalise the powers granted to the Registrar (pursuant to section 862 of the Companies Act (Cap 486)) to provide a clear and consistent mechanism for rectification of corporate records.

Kahariri Chairs Ndu-K Council, Charts Strategic Direction for Defence Education

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council, General Charles Kahariri, on Monday presided over the 11th Regular Council Meeting at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Nairobi, one of NDU-K's constituent colleges.

Kenya Opens Consulate General in Jeddah

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has inaugurated a Consulate General in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations between the two nations.
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