This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 25.11.2025.
It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Raila Odinga's Sister Died
⌨Kenyan media on November 25, 2025, heavily focused on the death of Raila Odinga's sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga, with multiple sources reporting the news from late morning and into the afternoon, some noting her passing just a month after her brother's burial. This was a significant development, as the Odinga family had been a consistent focus in the news cycle over recent days. Concurrently, the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo for the third time was widely reported from late morning. These domestic events unfolded as the U.S. Senate continued to pressure Tanzania over post-election deaths, a story that also drew consistent coverage throughout the day.
The government has beefed up security ahead of the November 27 By-election to avert attempts to disrupt the polls. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned...
In a letter dated November 24 addressed to Ethekon, Gachagua claimed the Vice Chairperson had engaged in reckless conduct and corrupt covert means to...
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the escalating tensions surrounding the Magarini Constituency by-election, with the IEBC dismissing claims of poll sabotage (Citizen) and Ethekon defending his deputy against allegations of interference (Capital FM, Standard Media). The drama also includes reports of Gachagua campaigning amidst chaos (Nairobi Leo, Tuko).
From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can turn teen pregnancy into a story of hope and triumph.
A suspected drug trafficker was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after detectives intercepted her shortly after landing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia....
KRA Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Lilian Nyawanda,described the app as a tool designed to simplify tax payments, strengthen monitoring, and make trade...
A drug courier’s elaborate attempt to smuggle narcotics into Kenya came to a dramatic end at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, after sharp-eyed police swooped in moments after she…
Nov 25 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to the controversial 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia. It...
The court heard that the two officers then lifted the unconscious Boniface and placed him into a police Land Rover, while Mutura, still alive despite injuries, was helped into the vehicle before it drove off.
⌨Kenyan media continues to highlight multiple unfolding stories. The death of a KNEC examiner at a marking center is widely reported (Citizen, Kenyans, The Kenya Times). Separately, an arrest at JKIA involving cocaine worth Ksh3.6 million is also a prominent topic (Nairobi Leo, TNX Africa, TV47 Digital). Political maneuvering persists with Oburu Oginga forming an inner circle (Daily Nation, Taifaleo) and conditions set for Maraga working with Matiang'i ahead of 2027 (People Daily).
An examiner passed away on Monday, November 24, while marking the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams at Machakos Girls High School....
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye was shown a straight red card in the first half of their Premier League match against Manchester United after striking teammate Michael Keane during a…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced more than 9,000 job openings to replace educators who have left the public service through natural attrition. In the recruitment notice released in…
The three day debate will give lawmakers an opportunity to scrutinize the President’s assessment of the country’s political, economic, and social progress over the...
Two UDA aspirants from Malava Constituency who lost in the party primaries were yesterday given diplomatic postings to Uganda and South Africa. The two were among three UDA aspirants who…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has defended his decision to publicly expose his daughter’s alleged domestic abuse case after Pastor Ng’ang’a criticized his approach. On November 24, 2025, Sonko released…
⌨Kenyan media is currently focused on two main themes: the parliamentary debate on President Ruto's Sh5 trillion vision for a Developed Kenya (Capital FM) and the ongoing fallout from Larry Madowo's Tanzania exposé, which has prompted pressure on President Suluhu from the U.S. Senate (Kenyans). By-election issues are also mentioned, with the IEBC warning against photographing ballot papers (People Daily).
Guterres cautioned that while the world is becoming multipolar, history shows that multipolarity without strong multilateral mechanisms does not guarantee peace — recalling Europe’s...
International scrutiny over Tanzania’s disputed general election has escalated after the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee demanded an impartial investigation into claims of human rights abuses linked to the…
The weatherman has announced five regions that are set tp experience rainfall for six days. Among the five regions mentioned include Central and Western.
The UDA hopeful is also expected to gain sympathy support, following the death of his brother and former Banisa MP Kulow Maalim Hassan, who passed away in March 2023 after a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Nairobi's South B. His death left the seat vacant, paving the way for this by-election.
The impeachment motion, filed by Bonyamatuta Ward MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, accused the governor of gross misconduct, abuse of office, irregular appointments, and mismanagement...
14:35 (11:35)⇢Nyamira Governor's Third Impeachment
⌨Kenyan media is currently focused on the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo for the third time (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital). Another significant story involves the IEBC promising free and fair polls amidst warnings against photographing ballot papers (Citizen, People Daily). Separately, the U.S. Senate continues to pressure Tanzania over post-election deaths (Kenyans, TV47 Digital).
CNN’s investigation, which employed the use of satellite imagery, geolocated videos, eyewitness accounts, and forensic audio analysis, indicated that Tanzanian police fired live rounds...
A growing number of Kenyan celebrities are choosing cosmetic surgery as a way to redefine their beauty. Gloria Ntazola, the TikToker who rose to fame with her kanjo videos, recently…
The Odinga family is in mourning again following the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, the younger sister of Raila Odinga.. Kisumu Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga who is also younger…
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on the passing of Raila Odinga's sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo, Standard Media, TV47 Digital, Taifaleo). Concurrently, the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo is also widely reported (Kenyans, People Daily, YNews Digital).
The Mijikenda Kaya Elders have announced plans to unveil a Coast-based political party in January 2026 as part of a wider effort to redefine the region’s political trajectory ahead of…
Since 1981, women’s rights activists around the world have observed 25th November as a day dedicated to opposing gender-based violence. The date was chosen in honour of the Mirabal sisters,…
The Environment and Lands Court sitting in Malindi town, Kilifi County has jailed a 71 year old Italian investor Roberto Lenzi for three months or pay a Ksh. 300,000 fine…
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on the death of Raila Odinga's sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga (Capital FM, Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans, Standard Media, TV47 Digital, Taifaleo). Another prominent story involves calls for investigations into Deputy President Gachagua (Standard Media, YNews Digital) and Supkem Chairman Hassan Naado (Taifaleo).
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for , dismissing his recent letter to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as political fiction. The…
The murder case against rally driver Maxine Wahome resumed on Tuesday, with investigating police officer Diana Agote telling the court that the tests submitted to the Government Chemist did not…
Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by violence, heightened tension, and electoral malpractices.
NAIROBI,Kenya,Nov 25—The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced that the Sh500 million Hobley Estate in the Buxton area of Mombasa Island has been...
A TikTok video shoot turned tragic after a young man was struck by a speeding bus at what looks like the Muthaiga under pass road, an incident captured in disturbing…
The 2025 Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative races on the local athletics calendar, with the organisers announcing that the winner…
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on allegations of state-sponsored violence and rigging plots surrounding the Narok by-election, with Deputy President Gachagua accusing Inspector General Kanja of complicity (Nairobi Leo, People Daily, YNews Digital). Separately, human rights groups are petitioning the ICC to investigate post-election killings in Tanzania, implicating President Samia Suluhu (Citizen, Standard Media).
In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or heart attacks, contributing about 4.6 per cent.
Uncertainty continues to cloud this weekend’s Mashemeji Derby, with the match venue still unconfirmed barely five days to kickoff. Gor Mahia administrative secretary Ronald Ngala says the Football Kenya Federation…
The declaration was issued during the launch of the 16 Days of National Activism Against Gender-Based Violence at Suswa Girls’ Secondary School in Narok...