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If passed, the law will prohibit anyone convicted of corruption from participating in public tenders for ten years, criminalise influence peddling, and provide robust protections for whistle-blowers who expose wrongdoing.

Lobby group Sheria Mtaani has filed an urgent case at the Employment and Labour Relations Court to block seven Privatisation Commission appointees from taking 3-year terms, arguing the law allows only one year.

The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the government to pay nearly Sh24 billion to Kwale International Sugar Company over a breached land deal that crippled a major sugar project.

Rwanda Automobile Club has been admitted to the global motorcycle body FIM, giving Rwanda access to sanctioned events, competitions and technical support, as FIM membership rises to 125 federations.

The growth rate during this period was far higher than the 5.4 per cent rise seen between April and June, signalling that Kenyans are increasingly turning to advanced mobile networks for daily internet needs.

The Bill would require digital platforms to implement verification systems capable of confirming seller certification and product registration before allowing listings to go live. This step is designed to prevent unlicensed dealers from exploiting online channels and to safeguard consumers from unsafe or unapproved chemical products.

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corruption framework.

A group of 100 officers will consequently return home, following the arrival of the 5th contingent, following the completion of their tour of duty.

The sudden withdrawal of US funding earlier this year has intensified financial pressure on households, disrupting treatment for chronic conditions such as HIV, tuberculosis, hypertension, and diabetes.

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in curbing corruption across the public sector.

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prevent future misuse of public resources.

If passed, the Bill could greatly speed up the handling of land disputes, giving citizens a clearer path to justice in one of Kenya’s most sensitive areas of law.

Kenya’s EACC will fast-track money laundering investigations and asset recovery, seeking delisting from the FATF grey list after filing record recovery suits and boosting convictions.

At the 2025 High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi, Senator Hillary Sigei urged all state organs to share responsibility for protecting rights, warning that court rulings alone cannot deliver real change.

Egypt’s foreign minister has rejected a US-backed interim administration for Gaza, insisting Palestinians must govern themselves and urging open crossings, peacekeepers along the Yellow Line, and no displacement via Rafah.

At least 30 people were killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, South Kivu, after clashes between DR Congo’s army and a pro-government militia, days after a US-brokered peace deal.

KeNHA will partially open the Mombasa–Malindi highway between City Mall and Serena Junction before Christmas to ease festive traffic, as work continues on stalled sections delayed by land compensation.

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have seized the Heglig oilfield in South Kordofan, the country’s largest oil hub, in a major setback for the army amid a war that has displaced millions.

Kenya’s Tourism ministry is using Jamhuri Week in Nairobi to promote domestic travel, highlight conservation, and showcase attractions as data confirms a strong rebound in local tourism demand.

Kenya is hosting Silent Warriors 2025 in Nairobi, uniting Special Operations leaders from over 40 African states and US SOCAF to address terrorism, cyber threats and emerging security challenges.

For many years, Ilko Case held a central place in Somali music. His songs were played in homes, events, and gatherings across East Africa, and many people linked important moments in their lives to his work.

The hubs are designed to support hands-on learning, track student progress more effectively and provide teachers with tools to assess competencies beyond traditional examinations.

The children were among 315 pupils and staff who were kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in late November.

Tanzania Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba slammed the alleged financiers, saying the funds could have been used to improve essential public services instead of fueling chaos.

According to the Jukwaa la Usalama assessment report, the government’s plan to operationalise all gazetted units has been slowed by funding delays, leaving thousands of residents without essential services.

Troops drawn from Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone will be deployed to assist Benin's authorities in safeguarding constitutional order and territorial integrity, ECOWAS said in a statement.

Billow said the county's priorities were misplaced, accusing the leadership of planning an expensive ceremonial extravaganza at a time when thousands of residents are facing severe water and food shortages.

The remarks follow a weekend of tension in Gulu, where opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine and his team came under attack during a campaign mobilisation event.

TSC said the internship programme equips teachers with practical teaching experience, improves pedagogical skills and provides jobs for unemployed youth, but stressed that it does not automatically lead to permanent and pensionable employment.

In a notice, National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said the submissions will guide parliamentary committees as they scrutinise the plan, ensuring transparency and public participation.

According to the legislators, some officers in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, as well as certain members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, are linked to unscrupulous firms that exploit job seekers.

The sting operation revealed that civil servants, local chiefs and middlemen collaborated to bypass procedures and unlawfully provide National Identity Cards, Passports and Birth Certificates.

China’s Shenzhou-20 capsule is returning to Earth without crew after a window was damaged by tiny space debris, highlighting rising orbital congestion, safety risks and gaps in global space governance.

A Lancet series and WHO warn that rising ultra-processed food consumption is fuelling non-communicable diseases worldwide, with growing impacts in Kenya and widening health inequalities.

Minority and marginalised communities in Kenya have urged the government to fast-track approval of a national inclusion policy before December 18, 2025, citing persistent exclusion from education, leadership and development.

Human Rights Watch urges Tanzania to free detained opposition supporters and activists ahead of independence day, end online censorship, and widen the post-election violence inquiry for accountability.

At a Mombasa court, a Kiambu father described identifying his daughter’s body only by her teeth, as witnesses detailed family losses linked to Pastor Paul Mackenzie’s Shakahola teachings.

WHO confirms drone strikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan killed 114 people, including 63 children, hitting a kindergarten and hospital. The agency urges a ceasefire and greater humanitarian access.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu confirms troops were sent to Benin at the government’s request after a failed coup, as ECOWAS deploys a regional force to help preserve constitutional order.

Kenyan MPs have invited bids for private medical insurance for themselves and their families, bypassing the SHIF scheme they publicly praised, raising questions over leadership and use of public funds.

The Health Ministry is urging stronger regional cooperation to tackle rising disease and safety risks along East Africa’s busiest transport corridors, warning that growing mobility is amplifying cross-border health threats.

Women received 58.3 per cent of Sh56.8 billion in AGPO tenders in 2024/25, new Treasury and PPRA data shows, as total contracts rose but only 39 per cent of reserved funds were disbursed.

Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu said the directive is aimed at balancing national celebration with public order.

According to the report, current mobile termination rates remain far above actual costs, favouring dominant firms like Safaricom and placing smaller operators at a disadvantage.

The office wants Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all documents related to the leasing of Muhoroni, Nzoia, Chemelil and Sony Sugar companies, including letters of award, lease agreements and the criteria used to select private operators.

Panels were forced to improvise, often deviating from statutory requirements and relying on locally determined procedures instead of uniform guidance from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).

The commission also noted ongoing challenges, including voter apathy, misinformation, and isolated security incidents, even as it strengthens preparations for the 2027 General Election.

In his first stop in Nyando Constituency, Babu framed the gathering as a moment for community solidarity and political reawakening.

Analysts argue that the demands by Gachagua, if interpreted wrongly, could derail the chances of the Opposition ousting President William Ruto from power.

Kenya registered 4,186,000 cases in 2025, up from 3,294,000 in 2024, an additional 892,000 infections.

The decision marks a shift from earlier guidelines that only restricted certain types of filming.