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The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a new weather forecast, advising Kenyans in various parts of the country to prepare for continued rainfall and showers over the next five days. In its weekly update, the department mentioned that several major towns—including Kisumu, Nairobi, Mombasa, Machakos, Nakuru, and Lodwar—will experience rainfall from Tuesday, November 4, to Saturday, November 8. The weatherman urged residents to stay alert and plan their daily activities with the changing weather in mind. According to the forecast, counties in the central and eastern highlands such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi…

Court Dismisses Petition Seeking to Reinstate Former Attorney General Justin Muturi The High Court has thrown out a case challenging the removal of former Attorney General (AG) Justin Muturi, ruling that President William Ruto acted within the law when he appointed Dorcas Oduor to take over the position. The case was filed by Dr. Magare Gikenyi alongside six others, who questioned the legality of Muturi’s exit from office. They argued that his departure was not voluntary but instead a disguised dismissal carried out through an executive decision presented as a resignation. Muturi had been serving as Kenya’s Attorney General since…

TikTok has revealed that it deleted more than 500,000 videos uploaded by Kenyan users between April and June this year for breaking its community guidelines. The short-video platform, which is one of the most popular social media apps in Kenya, made the announcement in its Quarter Two 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report released on Tuesday, November 4. The company said the action was part of its continuous effort to make TikTok a safe and positive online space for everyone who uses the platform. According to the report, TikTok removed a total of 592,037 videos from Kenya during the three-month period.…

Kenyan manufacturers have sounded an alarm over the growing instability in neighbouring countries, warning that the ongoing unrest in Tanzania could severely affect Kenya’s economy and lead to widespread job losses. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Alando, speaking during an interview on NTV on Tuesday, expressed concern that the current disruptions in Tanzania—particularly the recent internet shutdown during elections—pose a serious threat to the entire East African region’s economic stability. Alando explained that the blackout in Tanzania had far-reaching consequences, especially for the telecommunications industry. It affected traders, logistics operators, SMS communication systems, and even…

CS Mbadi Reveals the Reason Behind Delay in New Loan as Kenya Prepares for Follow-Up Talks With IMF Kenya is expected to hold another round of follow-up talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, with the main focus being to reach an agreement on the country’s debt management approach before launching a new financial programme. Speaking to Reuters on Tuesday, November 4, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that the upcoming discussions will mainly revolve around how to handle securitised debt. He expressed optimism that Kenya and the IMF would eventually come to a mutual understanding on the…

Protesters Storm NTSA Offices as Pressure Builds on Director General George Njao to Step Down Tension rose on Tuesday outside the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters in Nairobi as angry protesters took to the streets demanding the immediate resignation of Director General George Njao. The demonstrations were led by several road safety lobby groups who accused Njao of defying the NTSA board’s directive to proceed on terminal leave ahead of his retirement. According to the protesters, the DG’s refusal to vacate office has created unnecessary tension within the agency. The uproar comes barely a day after the NTSA…

Duale Flags Off Over 10,000 Medical Equipment Units to Boost Newborns’ Care The Ministry of Health has officially dispatched over 10,000 units of oxygen equipment under the Global Fund C19RM Oxygen Infrastructure Project to improve oxygen access in hospitals and health centers across Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who led the flag-off ceremony on Tuesday, October 4, said the new consignment includes 470 multiparameter patient monitors, 10,000 wall outlet flowmeters, and 612 oxygen analyzers. These essential tools are expected to play a key role in improving medical care for newborns and patients suffering from respiratory-related illnesses nationwide. Duale emphasized…

Sister to Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania Recalls Their Final Phone Conversation The sister of John Ogutu, a Kenyan teacher who was allegedly killed in Tanzania during the recent post-election violence, has spoken out with deep sorrow, appealing to the Kenyan government to help bring her brother’s body back home for burial. Speaking on Tuesday, November 4, during an interview with journalists, John’s sister emotionally recalled her final conversation with her late brother, describing him as a loving, humble, and peaceful man who cared deeply for his family. According to her, John had been living and working as a teacher…

Goons Attack MP Majimbo Kalasinga’s Hotel Over MCA By-Elections Support Tension has gripped Kabuchai after goons attacked and vandalised a hotel belonging to area MP Majimbo Kalasinga on Monday. The attackers are said to have stolen goods worth millions of shillings and destroyed several valuable items during the raid. Videos and photos seen by Newshub.co.ke show the extent of the destruction — shattered glass doors and windows, broken chairs, damaged pool tables, and scattered debris inside the hotel. The scene painted a picture of chaos and targeted aggression. According to reports, the attack was allegedly sparked by the MP’s open…

Office of Prime Cabinet Secretary Launches New Service Delivery Charter to Enhance Efficiency The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has introduced a new Service Delivery Charter aimed at transforming how Kenyans access government services. The charter, unveiled on November 4, marks a major step toward improving efficiency, accountability, and transparency in service delivery — especially in a ministry that has often faced public criticism over delays and inefficiency. It sets strict timelines and clear guidelines to ensure that citizens receive faster and more reliable services. According to the new…