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Kenya has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG), marking another significant milestone in the country’s growing influence in global digital policy. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) confirmed that the election took place during the recently concluded World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This advisory group plays a crucial role in guiding the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) on operational and financial planning, ensuring alignment with the WTDC’s strategic action plan. In the elections, Fred Ong’aro, the Deputy Director for Fund Strategy Coordination at the Communications…

Police Respond After Claims of Teargas Fired Inside Church Attended by Gachagua The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed allegations that officers threw a teargas canister inside the PCEA Church in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a detailed statement issued the same day, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga clarified that after the reports emerged, police reached out to the church leadership, who also confirmed that no teargas was deployed inside the church building. According to Nyaga, the church leaders were keen to correct “misinformation” circulating online and in the…

A dramatic and unexpected scene played out in Kisii town after a sitting Member of Parliament allegedly stormed into a local hotel and confronted a civilian he believed was romantically involved with a woman linked to him. The incident, which happened on the morning of Thursday, November 27, shocked guests who were calmly having breakfast before the commotion unfolded. According to early reports, the confrontation was sparked by what sources described as a heated love triangle that had been brewing for some time. CCTV footage from the hotel shows the legislator walking in hurriedly and heading straight toward the man,…

Kenya to Roll Out Injectable HIV Treatment in 2026 Kenya is preparing to introduce a new injectable HIV treatment starting in 2026, a major step in the country’s mission to end AIDS as a public health threat by the year 2030. President William Ruto made the announcement in a message delivered by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the World AIDS Day half-marathon held at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, November 30. In the statement, President Ruto emphasised the need for stronger HIV prevention efforts, improved access to treatment, and more support for young people who continue to be heavily affected…

Murkomen Vows Tough Nationwide Crackdown on Hired Political Goons Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared a major nationwide operation targeting hired political goons after a series of violent incidents disrupted multiple by-elections across the country on Thursday, November 27, 2022. Speaking on Monday, December 1, 2025, during the graduation ceremony of more than 6,000 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi, Murkomen condemned the rising cases of violence, calling the trend “completely unacceptable” and a growing threat to public order. Recent weeks have seen several politicians attacked during chaotic by-elections in different…

President Ruto Issues Fresh Directives Weeks After Police Recruitment Drive President William Ruto has issued new orders requiring all chiefs and assistant chiefs to undergo compulsory training within the first six months of assuming office. He said this new rule is meant to boost government efficiency and strengthen security operations at the community level. The President made the announcement on Monday during the graduation of 5,892 chiefs and assistant chiefs at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi. This group formed the first cohort to complete the mandatory government training. Ruto stressed that the programme will continue for…

CS Ogamba Urges Graduates: Don’t Wait for Jobs—Create Your Own Opportunities Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has encouraged new graduates, especially those from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, to embrace self-reliance by creating their own jobs instead of depending solely on formal employment. He said the country is moving into a phase where practical skills, innovation, and creativity will determine who thrives in the current economy. Speaking during the 20th Graduation Ceremony of Eldoret Polytechnic on Monday, December 1, the CS explained that the government has already put in place strong infrastructural plans in key areas such…

Registration Offices Set to Increase After Parliament Approves Key Civil Rights Amendment The National Assembly has passed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, marking an important step toward improving access to basic civil registration services across Kenya. The Bill was approved on Monday, December 1, 2025, and now awaits presidential assent. If it becomes law, it will greatly widen the availability of birth and death registration services for millions of Kenyans. The Amendment Bill, introduced by Gilgil MP Hon. Martha Wangari, proposes the creation of at least one civil registration office in every constituency. This change aims to…

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has removed Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga from his additional role as the County Executive Committee (CEC) member in charge of Agriculture, marking a major shift in her administration. The decision follows an escalating political disagreement between the two leaders, which became more visible after Magwanga openly campaigned for a rival candidate during the Kasipul by-election. The move was announced through an executive order issued on December 1, 2025, where Governor Wanga introduced a series of changes within the County Executive Committee. The restructuring appears aimed at restoring order and reinforcing loyalty within her government after…

Koome Swears In New Salaries Commission Boss Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday, December 1, 2025, officially presided over the swearing-in of Engineer Michael Kingi Thoya as the new Commissioner of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). He will serve a full six-year term as part of the constitutional body that oversees public sector pay in Kenya. Engineer Kingi takes over from Dr. Anne Rwamba Gitau, whose term ended on June 30, 2025. The oath of office was administered by Hon. Esther Nyaiyaki, the Registrar in the Office of the Chief Registrar, during a brief but important ceremony. While welcoming…