Daily Nation
Loss or victory will see realignments in both the government side and opposition.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 27.11.2025.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.11.2025
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Media personality Andrew Kibe has sparked fresh speculation about a political comeback after hinting on social media that he may seek elective office in the 2027 General Election. The outspoken…
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LEO, Novemba 27, 2025, wapiga kura katika maeneo 24 ya uchaguzi wanatarajiwa kupiga kura katika...
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The national Under-17 football team fell 1–0 to Ethiopia in their final Group A match of the CECAFA Regional Qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations U17 AFCON at the…
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By-elections promise to trigger major political readjustments going into the 2027 General Election.
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Harambee Starlets opened their 2026 WAFCON build-up on a disappointing note after falling 2-1 to Algeria in a friendly match played on Wednesday night at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in…
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Eastleigh Voice
As the number of visitors grows, investors are gradually converting parts of the tea estates into wedding venues, while new hotels, such as the Cabin Ridge Resort in Limuru, cater to tourists.
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MWENYEKITI wa Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini, Erastus Ethekon, ameapa kwamba chaguzi ndogo...
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Daily Nation
By-elections promise to trigger major political readjustments going into the 2027 General Election.
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The Standard
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04:11⇢By-Elections Under Shadow of Allegations
⌨Kenyan media is predominantly focused on the ongoing by-elections, with reports detailing the voting process across various constituencies (Capital FM, Daily Nation, People Daily, The Kenya Times). Concerns about electoral integrity persist, with the IEBC assuring smooth voting despite delays (People Daily) and its credibility being tested (Standard Media). Allegations of rigging and ballot stuffing schemes also continue to be reported (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital).
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The by-elections, held across 22 electoral areas, include contests for parliamentary, senatorial, and MCA positions.
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Nairobi Leo
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora has announced the appointment of Muhoho Kenyatta to the bank’s Board of Directors....
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha ODM, Dkt Oburu Oginga anatarajiwa kurejea nchini Ijumaa, akikatiza mapumziko...
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The Commission flagged reports of violent interruptions of campaign events and allegations of excessive use of force by police officers.
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Eastleigh Voice
As part of its role, KNCHR said it had deployed commissioners, staff and field teams in all the areas holding by-elections. These teams will observe the voting process with a focus on rights protection, provide updates and later issue a full report
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Election officials guided residents through verification and ballot issuance procedures as the exercise got underway.
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Kenyans.co.ke
UDA and the United opposition have been trading accusations for hours leading up to the November 27 by-election.
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At St Michael’s Mukongolo Primary School in Malava, 80-year-old Flora Makokha Nechesa arrived early, determined to cast her vote in the by-election. But her journey at the polling station began…
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Citizen TV
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IEBC is conducting by-elections for MCAs in 15 wards, 6 National Assembly seats and one Senate seat....
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RIPOTI ya Benki Kuu ya Kenya (CBK) iliyowasilishwa bungeni imeonyesha kuwa serikali ya Kenya Kwanza...
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Governor Fernandes Barasa confirmed the deaths of eight family members in an accident in Kijabe while travelling to Kakamega for the funeral of their relative.
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Eastleigh Voice
In Banisa, Mandera County, voters began arriving at Banisa Primary School promptly at 6:00 am. This polling centre has four stations, with separate queues for men and women in line with local customs.
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The contest comes following the passing of former MCA Elijah Osiemo and has attracted nine candidates vying to represent the ward.
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Upigaji kura unaendelea katika chaguzi ndogo 24 huku Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC)...
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The deployment was reinforced by officers from regions not participating in the elections to bolster security in hot-spot areas.
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The Standard
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WAFANYAKAZI 1,529 watapoteza nafasi zao za ajira na miradi 429 kukwama ikiwa serikali itavunja...
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06:05⇢By-Election Voting: Tensions Amidst the Polls
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on the ongoing by-elections, reporting on smooth starts amid security deployments (Capital FM, Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo, The Kenya Times, Daily Nation) and isolated tensions. Accusations of malpractice persist (Kenyans, People Daily, The Kenya Times), while an elderly voter's perseverance highlights the democratic process (TV47 Digital).
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BARINGO, Kenya, Nov 27 — Voting for the Baringo Senatorial by-election began smoothly Thursday at the scheduled time of 6:00 a.m., with residents arriving...
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TV47 Digital
Thursday, November 27, 2025 Coverage: Parliamentary seats, Senatorial contests, and Ward level positions in 14 counties. Significance: A critical stress test for the 2027 General Election. 9:00 a.m. EAT: Update…
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Wamalwa also claimed that there were attempts to interfere with police operations at certain polling stations, raising concerns about the credibility and safety of...
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Madai ya maajenti wa wagombeaji kushambuliwa na kuhangaishwa yameibuka katika chaguzi ndogo hasa...
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A total of 27 candidates are contesting, with each ward attracting nine contestants.
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UCHUNGUZI wa mwili wa Jackline Ruguru, mwanafunzi wa Chuo cha Embu umefichua ukweli wa kutisha...
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Footage showed several vehicles, mainly buses and trailers, lined up along the highway, with vehicles seen moving at a…
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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The reorganisation brings together clusters of sub-counties under Borough Managers who will serve as the first line of county administration for residents.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Panyako had earlier claimed there was a plot to eliminate him last night, saying 10 members of his staff were injured…
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Tension erupted at the Agoro Sare polling centre in Kasipul after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked while accompanying ODM candidate Boyd Were....
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MAHAKAMA ya Kimataifa ya Uhalifu (ICC) imepokea ombi la kuichunguza serikali ya Tanzania kuhusu...
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TV47 Digital
Thursday, November 27, 2025 Coverage: Parliamentary seats, Senatorial contests, and Ward level positions in 14 counties. Significance: A critical stress test for the 2027 General Election. 10:45 a.m: Ugunja IEBC…
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08:46⇢By-Election Battles Intensify
⌨Kenyan media remains heavily focused on the ongoing by-elections (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital, Citizen, Daily Nation), with reports of heightened tensions and chaos, including an MP attack and firearm loss (Nairobi Leo). The arrest of Seth Panyako is also a recurring story (Kenyans, YNews Digital).
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Capital FM
The arrest comes on the same morning that a vehicle belonging to DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa was set ablaze by a mob in...
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By-elections are ongoing across the country.
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The Kenya Times
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In Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay Town MP and ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at several polling stations.
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MBUNGE wa Homa Bay Town, Peter Kaluma, na mlinzi wake walijeruhiwa Novemba 27, 2025, baada ya...
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The incident comes amid heightened political hostilities in parts of the country, where polling is underway in multiple contested wards and constituencies.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The lawmaker's bodyguard has also lost his firearm during the chaos that has rocked the region in spates since the…
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The Kenya Times
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CHAMA cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA) na Muungano wa Upinzani zilidai Alhamisi kwamba kulikuwa...
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Wandayi cast his vote at Luanda polling station in Sidindi Ward, where he hailed election officials and security teams for ensuring order.
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The Standard
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The sitting will take place at 2:30pm, marking the first official step in the Senate’s consideration of the governor’s proposed removal from office.
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10:33⇢By-Election Chaos Reignites
⌨Kenyan media remains heavily focused on the ongoing by-elections (Capital FM, Citizen, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media, Taifaleo, TNX Africa, TV47 Digital), with increasing reports of widespread chaos and violence, including an MP attack and the theft of a bodyguard's firearm (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media). Additionally, the Senate is set to hear impeachment charges against Governor Nyaribo (Capital FM).
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Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse denied ownership of the Prado TX car that caught fire on the highway, sparking mixed reactions from a section of Kenyans.
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Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the government failed to conduct public participation or involve Parliament in a decision that directly affects consumer prices.
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During the demonstrations, the protesters lit bonfires along the feeder roads, which connect to Kangundo Road, as they…
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KWS emphasized that all required environmental impact assessments, planning and regulatory approvals had been secured before construction began.
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IDADI ndogo ya wapigakura ilishuhudiwa katika uchaguzi mdogo wa Seneti kaunti ya Baringo na katika...
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Malava MP candidate Seth Panyako wailed publicly after his family and workers were brutally attacked. He was reportedly arrested following the incident.
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Sifuna said violence in Kabuchai, Malava and Kasipul suggested either a breakdown in security command or active participation by state officers in orchestrating chaos.
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Governor Nyaribo was removed from office after 23 MCAs voted in favor of the motion.
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The President pointed out that some government programmes such as the Hustler Fund closely mirror women table banking initiatives across the country.
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Capital FM
The government framed the initiative as a necessary response to a spectrum of risks that often remain invisible until it’s too late.
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SWALI: Vipi Shangazi. Binti ninayempenda anaonekana mgonjwa, kikohozi, homa, ana tatizo la kupumua....
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The Kenya Times
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MSANII wa Bongo Flava Abdul Juma Idd, almaarufu Lava Lava, amekuwa akisalia kwenye midomo ya wengi,...
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13:34⇢By-Election Chaos Widens
⌨Kenyan media remains heavily focused on the ongoing by-elections (Capital FM, Citizen, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media, TNX Africa, Tuko, TV47 Digital, YNews Digital), with increasing reports of widespread chaos and violence, including an MP attack and the theft of a bodyguard's firearm (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media, TNX Africa, Tuko, YNews Digital). Additionally, Kenya secured a seat on the Interpol Executive Committee (The Kenya Times, Capital FM).
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Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Philemon Saera said the arrests followed intelligence reports of youths moving around in Probox vehicles.
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The military had already suspended the electoral process and blocked the release of the results of Sunday's presidential election which were expected on Thursday.
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The Communications Authority had directed media houses to stop live broadcasts of demonstrations, prompting lobby…
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SWALI: Shikamoo shangazi. Rafiki yangu anachukua nguo zangu bila ruhusa. Kila akija kunitembelea,...
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Eastleigh Voice
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on Thursday.
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The Kenya Times
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Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Philemon Saera said the arrests followed intelligence reports of youths moving around in Probox vehicles.
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By-elections are ongoing across the country.
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Polling officially closed at 5:00 PM, and tallying has commenced in constituency and ward tallying centres
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The Kenya Times
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15:57⇢By-Election Chaos Escalates
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the ongoing by-elections (Capital FM, Citizen, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Standard Media, TV47 Digital, YNews Digital), with increasing reports of vote counting commencing amidst violence and clashes in several areas (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Standard Media, YNews Digital). The IEBC has condemned the violence and affirmed the lawful process.
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The incident occurred at the height of voting, triggering a rapid security response and a constituency-wide operation to trace the weapon.
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