The government has issued a nationwide safety alert as heavy short rains continue to be experienced in many parts of the country. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said on Friday, October 31, 2025, that the authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to affected areas. Mwaura said the ongoing October–November–December rains are important for supporting agriculture and water supply, but also come with risks such as flash floods, slippery roads and landslides in some regions. “The government is closely monitoring the ongoing short rains, which have brought moderate to heavy rainfall across several regions including the highlands,…
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Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, on Thursday evening joined media professionals and industry leaders in celebrating the 35th anniversary of KTN, Kenya’s first private television station. Speaking during the event, PS Isaboke said the milestone marks more than just the passing of time, noting that KTN played a major role in shaping the country’s broadcasting industry. He praised the station’s founders and journalists for their vision, innovation and contribution to Kenya’s media growth. He added that the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy is continuing to roll out the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy Agenda,…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has appointed 23 new assistant directors across various departments in a move aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening its operations nationwide. In a statement issued on Friday, October 31, 2025, the Chairperson of the SHA Board, Abdi Mohamed, said the appointments follow a competitive recruitment process that began on July 29, 2025. He noted that the new team will play a key role in expanding the Authority’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare services to Kenyans. “This expansion of the senior management team injects a wealth of experience into the Authority’s ranks. These new leaders…
Kenyans will not pay any fees to replace their national identification cards or change their personal details for the next six months. This follows a directive issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Murkomen made the announcement in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, October 31, 2025. He said the move is part of the government’s efforts to ensure all citizens can access important documents without facing financial challenges. “The Government has today issued a special gazette notice waiving the fees charged for the replacement of IDs and changing of particulars for a period of six…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released new Gazette Notices outlining final preparations for the by-elections set to take place on November 27, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, October 31, the Commission confirmed that the notices contain important information including the official list of nominated candidates, polling stations, tallying centres, and areas where there will be no contest. According to the IEBC, two wards — Mitkei and Tembelio — will not hold competitive elections. The Commission has declared the seats uncontested, meaning the nominated candidates in those areas will automatically take office without voters going to…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for swift investigations into two cases of alleged police brutality in Narok County, involving a woman and a 17-year-old boy. In a statement on Friday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the society was deeply concerned by what she described as “harrowing incidents” at Naroosura Police Station in Narok South. “These shocking incidents are not isolated occurrences but part of a disturbing pattern of systemic abuse by members of the National Police Service (NPS), a pattern that represents a direct assault on the Constitution of Kenya and the Rule of Law,” she said.…
The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate in the Malava Constituency by-election has withdrawn from the race and thrown his support behind the DAP-K candidate, Seth Panyako. In a statement released on Thursday, October 30, the DAP-K Party confirmed that Edgar Busiega Mwanga had officially stepped down in favor of Panyako. The move now leaves the United Opposition with a single candidate in the upcoming vote. “Wakili Edgar Busiega Mwanga who was vying for the Malava Constituency parliamentary seat on DCP has officially stepped down and backed DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako. As the United Opposition, we now have one candidate in…
The European Parliament has raised serious concerns over Tanzania’s recent elections, saying the polls were held in an environment of intimidation and fear. In a joint statement, senior European Parliament members David McAllister, Mounir Satouri and Merja Kyllönen said the electoral process was “deeply compromised” long before voting day. They noted that opposition parties faced harassment and arrests, and many candidates were blocked from taking part. “These elections cannot be regarded as free and fair. The fraud did not begin at the ballot box — it has been unfolding for months,” the statement read. The lawmakers said the ongoing trial…
The Jubilee Party has appointed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i as its Deputy Party Leader and endorsed him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. The decision was made during the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on October 30. The move confirms earlier statements by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, who had said the party would support Matiang’i for the top seat. Speaking after the meeting, Kioni said the council had unanimously approved Matiang’i’s application to run for president under the Jubilee ticket. “We have officially received and endorsed Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s presidential application,…
The United States has issued new safety guidelines to its citizens in Tanzania as nationwide protests continue for a second day, with reports of violence and a widespread internet shutdown. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam said the demonstrations, linked to Tanzania’s ongoing presidential and parliamentary elections, have led to roadblocks and clashes in several parts of the country. “National presidential and parliamentary elections in Tanzania are ongoing. There are reports of country-wide demonstrations resulting in outbreaks of violence and roadblocks. Some major roads, including the main road to Julius Nyerere International Airport, are…
New research has revealed that digital platforms are increasingly being used to abuse and exploit women and girls in Kenya. Social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, online dating platforms, and mobile money services like M-Pesa are being used to lure victims into harmful situations, including sexual exploitation, coercion and trafficking. The findings are contained in two new reports released by Equality Now in partnership with KICTANet, HAART Kenya, Life Bloom Services International, and Trace Kenya. The reports show how online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) has become a fast-growing form of violence affecting women and girls across the…
The Judiciary will carry out an institution-wide employee census on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced. Koome said the exercise is aimed at strengthening human resource management and improving planning across the institution. “The census aims to strengthen human capital, enhance institutional planning, support staff rationalization, and optimize resource allocation,” she said in a statement. According to Koome, the staff census will help ensure that the Judiciary’s human resource systems are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint. She added that this will support effective planning, talent management, staff…
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