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A JAMA Neurology study of over 11 million US veterans finds untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk, with early CPAP treatment appearing to reduce that risk.

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targeting piracy, trafficking and unsafe navigation.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged East African judiciaries to deepen regional collaboration and expand multi-door, people-centred justice systems to ease caseloads and make courts more accessible to citizens.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the alleged deal.

The events in Guinea-Bissau reflect a so-called polycrisis for countries in and around the Sahel belt, sandwiched between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. This region has, since 2020, become the global epicenter of both terrorism and coups.

A World Bank and CAK report warns that 30-year leases of Kenya’s state sugar mills, after major debt write-offs and grants, may entrench dominance and keep consumer sugar prices high.

The court emphasised that the situation posed immediate risks, noting that senior public officials are entitled to security frameworks defined by established protocols.

The group said the official has demonstrated outstanding leadership in some of the world's most complex peace and security environments.

President Ruto reiterated that his prudent debt management decisions had significantly strengthened Kenya’s economic standing.

Khalwale’s removal comes in the wake of the Malava Constituency by-election, where he openly campaigned against the UDA candidate, David Ndakwa, and supported opposition-backed Seth Panyako.

Twenty-four sub-counties, 88 Divisions, 318 Locations, and 675 Sub-Locations will be operationalised in the next one year.

National Museums of Kenya has launched a cashless eCitizen ticketing system at major sites, giving visitors 30 days to use old tickets as it phases out manual payments nationwide.

Justice Nduma Nderi struck out the case, finding that the court lacked the jurisdiction to revisit a matter already determined in earlier proceedings.

President Samia Suluhu said the deployment was necessary to prevent protesters from toppling her administration, dismissing criticism from neighbouring countries as hypocritical.

All new applicants will now be required to submit their requests exclusively through its website, accessible via computers and mobile devices.

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that has since become one of the most recognisable emblems of Kenya’s national identity.

Located on the border of Kilifi and Tana River counties, the project is one of Kenya’s largest initiatives to boost local food production through irrigation.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians over hiring criminal gangs and raised alarm over rising sexual and gender-based violence in Western and Nyanza, vowing decisive government action.

The dispute began after vendors, especially those dealing in mobile phones and electronics, reported that ministry officials had introduced new charges that far exceeded the taxes they already pay every year.

Kenya faces a 137,500 teacher shortfall, with key subjects like Home Science, Social Studies and Creative Arts hit hardest, as thousands of trained teachers remain jobless or leave for better pay.

The clip, which has drawn significant attention on social media, sparked speculation about the nature of the convoy and security procedures at the country’s busiest airport.

Residents have also raised concerns about the rising number of accidents along the highway, linking the increase to traffic congestion and the deteriorating road surface.

As the crisis worsens, Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting with his County Executive Committee to craft life-saving interventions.

At AERC’s 2025 Nairobi summit, African economists and Kenyan officials urged community-led, locally grounded research and data systems to better inform policies and measure real development impact.

Communities were urged to cooperate with licensed firms, but were assured they would not be moved from their land without proper payment.

Western Kenya is affected by organised criminal gangs and SGBV. North Eastern continues to grapple with terrorism and land conflicts. Central Kenya faces illicit alcohol and SGBV, while Nyanza is affected by both SGBV and illicit alcohol.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw takes place Friday, December 5 in Washington, setting groups and opening fixtures for the first 48‑team tournament across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

President Ruto says scrapping subsidies and delaying some debt payments were painful but necessary steps to stabilise Kenya’s economy and avoid a sovereign debt default.

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponsors and the county assembly.

21.7 per cent of the fatalities were caused by faulty wiring at customer premises, 12.2 per cent by structures or activities near power lines and 11.2 per cent by illegal connections and extensions.

Kenya Power has repeatedly cited ongoing lawsuits that disrupt procurement processes, alongside challenges in acquiring wayleaves for power lines, as major factors slowing connections.

While the company has not offered specifics, industry analysts believe the change may be related to licensing agreements, app stability improvements, or preparation for a new version of Netflix’s device-to-TV streaming system.

Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo urged residents, particularly the youth, to make HIV testing a routine part of their health care, saying early knowledge of one’s status remained essential in preventing further infections.

IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commission develops a digital pre-registration system.

The committee, in its report, called for an increase in the OAG’s annual budget to internationally recognised standards and to the constitutional minimum of 0.5 per cent of the most recent audited national revenue.

Prosecutors in Lamu have warned residents against settling sexual and gender-based violence cases in village or family forums, saying the practice denies survivors justice and shields offenders from accountability.

Officials noted that the drive will allow affected Kenyans to obtain Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs), even if they do not have valid passports, provided they present any form of Kenyan identification.

An Oxfam report shows 1.13 million Kenyan children are out of school, linking dropouts to deepening inequality, underfunded public schools, teacher shortages and rising private education gaps.

Although the investigation has formally ended, the ICC said it is not fully disengaging from the Kenya situation. Two active arrest warrants remain in force for Kenyan fugitives Walter Barasa and Philip Kipkoech Bett.

Kenya has allocated Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions and Sh2 billion for fast-tracked funding, targeting two million trainees by 2027 and expanding skills, trainers and job opportunities nationwide.

Kenya has reintroduced Alcoblow tests, night patrols and mobile courts nationwide to curb rising festive-season road deaths, with tougher penalties, anti-graft reporting and tech-based monitoring of risky drivers.

Nairobi plans to use the National Rating Act, 2024 to modernise land valuation, tax all 250,000 parcels and unlock about Sh60 billion yearly, as senators question missed revenue targets.

Haitian authorities seized a record 1,045kg of cocaine near Île de la Tortue, highlighting Haiti’s growing role in regional drug routes and prompting expanded UN support to strengthen border and maritime security.

The report warns that the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty faces its most serious challenge in decades, with several States Parties taking steps that “concretely threaten the continued health of the convention”, said Ban Policy Editor Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan

The WHO has issued conditional guidance supporting GLP-1 drugs for adult obesity, alongside lifestyle counselling, marking a shift in global treatment strategy and raising questions on access, safety and cost.

The DRC has declared its 16th Ebola outbreak over in Kasai Province after 42 days without new cases, as WHO confirms 64 infections, 45 deaths and continued surveillance.

ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau after a military coup, demanding President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s release and swift publication of election results, as regional leaders move to defend democratic order.

The Sudan conflict has killed more than 40,000 people, displaced over 14 million, and driven parts of the country into famine, creating one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

Cameroon opposition leader Anicet Ekane died in custody in Yaoundé after his October arrest. Government, his party and the EU differ on his treatment and demand investigations into his death.

RwandAir has resumed Mombasa flights and launched a Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa route after six years, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism and trade across East Africa’s coastal and regional markets.

IEBC has gazetted winners of last week’s by-elections, including disputed Mbeere North MP-elect Leo Wamuthende, clearing the way for Tuesday’s oath-taking despite ongoing political tensions.