From Amin's brutality to Suluhu and Museveni's paranoia, Kenyans find themselves unsafe beyond their borders.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.11.2025.
It displays 76 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.11.2025
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Eastleigh Voice
He provided a breakdown of the progress: Baringo has surrendered 370 firearms, while Elgeyo Marakwet has crossed the 300 mark. Murkomen, however, noted that West Pokot was still making "slow progress."
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The Standard
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The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution, while the affected candidates’ results would be cancelled in accordance with the Kenya National Examinations Act, 2012.
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Kenyans.co.ke
He was speaking when he graced the ODM Founders Dinner on Saturday night in Mombasa, as a founding member of the party.
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Eastleigh Voice
Authorities warned that releasing the suspects before completion of investigations would jeopardise the multiagency operation, which involves international coordination and handling of sensitive digital evidence.
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President William Ruto has revealed that two individuals have shaped his political journey....
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05:21⇢Ruto's Embrace of ODM
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on internal ODM party dynamics, particularly concerning Raila Odinga's family and the party's future direction, including President Ruto's presence at an ODM dinner (Capital FM, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media, Citizen). Concerns are also raised about the safety of Kenyans abroad, especially in East Africa (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times).
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The Standard
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For more than a decade and a half, the late Raila Amolo Odinga “Baba”, trusted one man with a surprisingly intimate part of his life: his haircut. Julius Kamau Kimani,…
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When Meta first hinted back in June that adverts would eventually appear on WhatsApp, many people barely paid attention. It felt like another ordinary tech update, something far easier to…
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According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to bear high out-of-pocket costs, particularly for expensive treatments like cancer care.
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According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to bear high out-of-pocket costs, particularly for expensive treatments like cancer care.
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From Red to Green mirrors Byron Osiro's own journey — from the “red zones” of career stagnation, personal uncertainty and self-doubt to the “green...
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Speaking at the ODM Founders Dinner during the party’s three day, 20th anniversary celebration in Mombasa County on Saturday evening, he congratulated ODM for...
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The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed), on Thursday convened a high-level multi-stakeholder workshop aimed at…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Since Raila's demise, President Ruto has been receiving repeated calls to rejoin the party, even being promised…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Saturday, November 15, missed the ODM founders' dinner event in Mombasa....
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07:59⇢ODM's Enduring Dance
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the ODM party's 20th anniversary, with President Ruto praising its resilience and responding to calls to rejoin (Capital FM, Kenyans). Discussions also revolve around devolution funds increasing (Citizen) and the exclusion of vulnerable groups from health coverage (Eastleigh Voice).
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The African Union will commemorate the 5th AU Awareness Week on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development, focusing on reparative justice, inclusive recovery, and peace-building across...
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The State of Qatar, which has acted as mediator and host of the peace process, announced the signing on Saturday, describing it as “a...
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Every kitchen knows the charm of pumpkin (malenge), whether mashed for breakfast, tossed into githeri, or added to chapati dough for that golden hue. But honestly, many people secretly think…
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Kenya Forest Service Chief Alex Lemarkoko leads aerial surveillance over Mau, Chemususu, and Mukutani forests to monitor forest health, detect threats, and enhance conservation.
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TV47 Digital
President William Ruto used the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) 20th-anniversary gala in Mombasa to deliver a light-hearted yet definitive response to rumors of him joining the party, even as deep…
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Candidates found guilty of cheating in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations may never get a second chance to sit the test. This is after Education Cabinet…
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Kenyans.co.ke
A clip went viral on social media a day ago, depicting the man being hit with an iron sheet by his boss, sparking…
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Eastleigh Voice
Atwoli described the incident as unacceptable, calling on the government to act swiftly to safeguard the rights and dignity of Kenyan workers employed by foreign investors.
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The Kenya Times
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Odhiambo, who refers to herself as a “bad girl,” responded after Alai criticized Winnie Odinga’s warning to unnamed figures she accused of “cutting deals”...
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10:19⇢Worker's Forgiveness, Nation's Outcry
⌨Kenyan media highlights public outrage and calls for deportation following the assault of a Kenyan worker by a Chinese national, with some reports noting the victim's forgiveness (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, TNX Africa). Simultaneously, internal ODM party dynamics continue, marked by disagreements and anniversary celebrations, alongside concerns for Kenyans' safety abroad (Capital FM, People Daily, Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo).
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Media personality Janet Mbugua has issued a strong warning against the increasing normalization of online gender-based violence (GBV). In a statement shared on Instagram on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Mbugua…
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President William Ruto announces the start of construction for the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension in January, linking western Kenya to Uganda and boosting trade and...
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Daily Nation
Anti-graft agency goes for Sh65 million public land from a firm linked to the lawmaker.
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The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has formally demanded the immediate deportation of two Chinese nationals following separate incidents of severe labour exploitation and abuse of Kenyan workers. In…
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In a statement directed to CS Murkomen, Atwoli says failure to do so is a betrayal to Kenyan workers.
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Nairobi Leo
A man who was seen being assaulted by his employer in a widely circulated video has come forward to publicly forgive his boss....
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This follows days of complaints by Nairobi residents who noted that the industry had been overrun by unlawful,…
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The suspects — Robert Kiptoo and Sinko Kedienye — were arrested at a hideout in the Kwa Wanjiku area, where officers found 18 kilograms...
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The project, which blends sustainable housing, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, is expected to reshape the economic and social landscape of Bangale sub-county over the next decade.
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12:11⇢Justice for the Worker
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight public outrage and calls for the deportation of Chinese nationals following the assault of Kenyan workers, with some reports noting the victim's forgiveness (Citizen, TV47 Digital, YNews Digital, Nairobi Leo). Additionally, the EACC is pursuing land from a firm linked to Makadara MP George Aladwa (Daily Nation).
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Effective February 2026, all workers in Saudi Arabia, including Kenyans, are set to benefit from a minimum wage system…
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The Kenya Times
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Kenya on November 16, 2025 joined the rest of the world in marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It is a global event dedicated to honoring…
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The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) and social enterprise Kidogo have launched a comprehensive initiative to formalize over 1,000 women operating informal childcare centers across the county. This strategic intervention…
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