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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.

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 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.

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.

Renowned Kiswahili scholar and author Ruo Kimani-Ruo has died in Kenya after an illness, his family confirmed, leaving the Kiswahili language fraternity mourning another major loss.

Turkana County leaders used World AIDS Day in Lodwar to warn of rising HIV infections and deaths, unveil new highway health outreach, and urge shared responsibility as donor support declines.

Labour CS Alfred Mutua warns that rising drug abuse is causing many Coast youth to fail mandatory medical tests and lose out on well-paying overseas jobs, particularly in Gulf and European markets.

Two large studies suggest that untreated or persistent maternal thyroid imbalance during pregnancy is linked to higher autism risk in children, underscoring the importance of monitoring thyroid health in expectant mothers.

UN Women will partner with Hand in Hand East Africa to deliver activities in Tsunza, Ukunda and Shimoni, ensuring gender considerations are embedded throughout the interventions.

Kenyan governors warn of a looming drought and urge urgent grain, livestock and hay reserves as NDMA data shows rising hunger, malnutrition and conflict risks in ASAL counties.

A National Assembly Health Committee report finds unpaid claims, IT outages, and governance gaps are undermining Kenya’s Social Health Authority and straining hospital finances nationwide.

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has accused the county government of neglect after a pregnant woman died from a snakebite at Hola Referral Hospital, which lacked anti-venom, and has sought a Senate health probe.

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s most competitive economy and 56th globally in the IMD 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting structural reforms, infrastructure gains and regulatory modernisation amid ongoing economic risks.

Judges Lucy Gitari and John Onyiego oversaw the release of 69 Garissa Medium Prison inmates to community service, part of a nationwide Judiciary effort to ease overcrowded correctional facilities.

Teachers will start using the new Social Health Authority cover from December 1, 2025, with TSC and SHA assuring uninterrupted treatment and wider access to 9,600 health facilities nationwide.

The incident occurred as the congregation celebrated the election of David Wanyoike as Kariobangi North Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) following the November 27 by-election.

According to organisers, the 2026 IGAD Media Awards will be hosted in Uganda, continuing the tradition of rotating the ceremony across member states.

President Ruto defended his development record in the northern Kenya region, reassuring that no area will be left behind.

Police in Sabuli, Wajir County, arrested a man with an illegal AK-47 rifle during a patrol, seizing the weapon as part of ongoing operations against illicit firearms in northern Kenya.

In a Mombasa court, investigators and families detailed how Shakahola survivors died en route to hospital, children were traumatised, and 191 deaths were linked to Good News International Ministries.

Global arms sales by the top 100 producers rose 5.9% to a record Sh87.8 trillion in 2024, driven by wars in Ukraine and Gaza, higher defence budgets and rising demand across key regions.

A Nairobi court has ordered a public inquest into Daystar student Lonah Kathambi’s fatal fall from an 11th-floor Ngara building, after CCTV and toxicology reports detailed her final moments.

Somalia’s Health Ministry has raised Marburg virus surveillance after confirmed cases in Ethiopia, reinforcing border monitoring, rapid-response teams and public awareness while coordinating with WHO and regional partners.

Tanzania’s Chadema party alleges its chair Tundu Lissu is being isolated at Ukonga Prison after officials were denied visits, a claim the Prisons Service spokesperson has publicly rejected.

In Kenya, many children work in family businesses during school holidays to help cover food and school fees, easing parents’ burden but exposing them to exploitation and disrupted education.

The Judiciary has closed nationwide budget hearings in Nairobi, warning a Sh17 billion funding gap could undermine court security, digital reforms and efforts to ease heavy caseloads in the capital.

During earlier court-facilitated discussions, the parties agreed to maintain a temporary arrangement allowing the PSV companies to continue operating from their current petrol station locations.

In a letter seen by The Eastleigh Voice, the county chief, who fell out with her deputy over the by-election contest in Kasipul last week, also sacked Magwanga's ally in the county cabinet.

Kwale High Court Judge Lepares Naikuni revealed that the facilities have been operating without registration and suggested that they be shut down immediately.

The Head of State emphasised that Kenya is governed by the rule of law and that those who use young men as thugs to cause chaos and harm citizens will face severe consequences.

The CJ urged Eng. Thoya to uphold the constitutional mandate of ensuring a fair, transparent, and fiscally sustainable public remuneration system.

A report by the Auditor General shows that some parents were forced to pay as much as Sh1.2 million for projects initiated by schools, while others parted with between Sh100,000 and Sh300,000.

The proposal follows concerns over discrepancies in reported debts and the rising penalties that have pushed total liabilities beyond Sh80 billion.

For the first time in almost a decade, road construction and maintenance agencies failed to hit their performance benchmarks, missing the target by 5,148 kilometres, a distance roughly equivalent to more than circling Kenya’s borders.

The utility’s financial results indicate that electricity revenues fell five per cent to Sh219.28 billion, while net profit tumbled by 18.7 per cent to Sh24.47 billion in the year under review.

A parliamentary committee wants the Controller of Budget to oversee the Sh63bn Housing Levy, citing legal loopholes, weak sanctions and unauthorised accounts that risk mismanagement of Kenya’s affordable housing funds.

Kilifi County is experiencing a rise in dog bites and rabies cases, prompting urgent vaccination campaigns and public alerts from health officials.

The Kenya Ports Authority has successfully conducted its inaugural CBRN preparedness drill, enhancing safety measures for staff and port users amid evolving global threats.

The FKF Premier League features four exciting matches this Sunday, with teams like Homeboyz and Ulinzi aiming to build on recent victories as they face tough opponents.

Palestinian sources say two brothers were killed in Gaza by Israeli drone fire. In the occupied West Bank, meanwhile, attacks by Israeli settlers injured 10 Palestinians.