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Kenya Power opens 2027 industrial attachment for university and college students
Kenya Power has invited applications from continuing university, college, and technical institution students seeking industrial attachment opportunities for the January to March 2027 period.The three-month programme is intended to provide students with practical workplace exposure and equip them with relevant skills to enhance their employability after completing their studies.
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TikTok removes 750,000 videos in Kenya in Q2 as regulation looms
TikTok removed 750,185 videos in Kenya for violating its community guidelines in the second quarter of 2026, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
About 99.8% of the videos were removed proactively, before any user reported them, and 93.8% were taken down within 24 hours of being posted.
The figure is down from 884,591 videos removed in Kenya in the first quarter.
TikTok also removed more than 46,000 accounts in Kenya suspected of belonging to users under 13, and more than 26 million such accounts globally.
The platform interrupted 80,640 TikTok LIVE rooms in Kenya for breaching its guidelines during the quarter.
Globally, TikTok removed about 188.3 million of the more than 42.2 billion videos posted in the second quarter, about 0.4% of the total. Of these, 99.5% were removed before being reported and 92.7% within 24 hours. Around 6.3 million videos were reinstated after successful appeals.
Automated systems, including trend models and AI moderation, accounted for 97.4% of global video removals, the highest share TikTok has recorded. The company also took action, including warnings and demonetisation, on more than 47 million LIVE sessions and 26.8 million LIVE creators for breaching its monetisation guidelines.
AI-generated content
In Kenya, TikTok removed nearly 11,000 videos under its policy on edited media and AI-generated content (AIGC). The platform requires creators to label realistic AI-generated material, and it uses automated detection and C2PA Content Credentials technology to help users identify content created or significantly altered with AI.
TikTok has also launched an in-app AI Literacy Hub in Kenya, with guidance on spotting AI-generated content and using AI tools responsibly. Users can find it by searching AI-related terms on the platform.
The report comes as Kenya moves to tighten oversight of social media platforms. Proposed amendments to the Kenya Information and Communications Act would require platforms including TikTok, Meta and X to register with the Communications Authority of Kenya and report illegal activity such as sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and impersonation.
A separate draft Online Safety Bill 2026 proposes fines of up to KES500 million (about US$3.9 million) or 10% of global turnover for platforms that fail in their duty of care.
Earlier this year, Parliament rejected calls for an outright TikTok ban in Kenya, opting instead for stronger regulation and user safeguards.
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Lack of affordable financing slows Uganda’s efforts to eliminate mercury use in gold mining
Uganda’s efforts to eliminate mercury use in small-scale gold mining are facing a major financial challenge, with many miners unable to afford safer technologies and equipment needed to process gold without exposing themselves and the environment to toxic substances.The challenge was highlighted at the fourth annual planetGOLD Uganda Stakeholders Meeting in Kampala, which brought together government officials, development partners, financial institutions and representatives of the mining sector to discuss ways of promoting mercury-free gold mining.
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How Tanzanian Arrest Led Kenyan Police to Ksh3.6 Billion Drug Stash in Kwale
The crackdown relied on cross-border cooperation and intelligence-led policing. The operation began when Tanzanian authorities arrested a key suspect on November 5. Kenyan law enforcement officers met their Tanzanian counterparts at the Lunga Lunga–Horohoro border crossing to take custody of the suspect.
Subsequent investigations led officers to Shirazi village in Kingwede Shirazi location, Msambweni, where they identified the home of an alleged accomplice. Further interrogations directed teams to a second site in Ganja La Simba village, Kinondo location.
During the search at Ganja La Simba, officers uncovered the 454 kg stash of suspected narcotics, arrested another suspect, and impounded two motor vehicles alongside a motorcycle linked to the trafficking operation.
The National Police Service (NPS) noted that the joint exercise forms part of an intensified campaign directed by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to eradicate narcotics, illicit alcohol, and transnational organized crime.
Commending the multi-agency teams and acknowledging Tanzanian authorities for their swift collaboration, the NPS reaffirmed its commitment to securing Kenya’s borders.
“We maintain a zero-tolerance policy against transnational organised crime and will ensure that Kenya is neither a destination nor a transit hub for illicit drugs,” the NPS stated.
With the operation still ongoing, police expect to release further updates as tracking continues. The NPS has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report actionable information to assist in dismantling illicit drug networks.
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Nairobi Water Announces 24-Hour Shutdown, Lists Areas to Go Without Water
The utility said the shutdown would begin at 8am on Monday, November 9, and end at 8am on Tuesday, November 10. The work involves installing new pipe connections to improve the reliability of water supply.
The interruption will affect Westlands, Riverside, Parklands, and nearby areas, as well as Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Upper Hill, Lower Hill, Madaraka, and Uhuru Park. Public institutions on the list include Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Forces Memorial Hospital, KEMRI flats, Mbagathi Hospital, and DOD.
Residents in Dog Unit, Langata Women’s Prison, Kibera, Jamhuri, and surrounding areas will also lose water. The shutdown will extend to Amboseli, Hatheru, Chalbi, Kenya High, Woodley, and Ngong Road.
Nairobi Water urged customers to store water ahead of the shutdown and use their supplies sparingly during the maintenance period.
“Customers in the affected areas are advised to use the available water sparingly during this period,” the company said.
The utility apologized for the disruption and said the work would help improve service delivery and reliability.
The company asked residents, businesses, and institutions to conserve their supplies and prioritize essential needs until it restores normal service.
Meanwhile, residents in several parts of Kisumu may face low water pressure and temporary supply interruptions for seven days as Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company conducts a valve-throttling trial along the Kajulu Main Line.
The utility said the trial would begin at 9am on Tuesday, November 10, and end at 6pm on Tuesday, November 17. It is preparing for the installation of bulk meters to support water-supply management.
Kisumu Water warned that customers in the affected areas could experience reduced pressure or temporary interruptions throughout the exercise.
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McDonald Mariga Ousted as FKF Vice-President in 65-1 Vote
Delegates voted 65 to one to remove Mariga at Saturday’s meeting, held on November 7 and chaired by FKF President Hussein Mohammed.
Also removed by votes of 65 to one were Robert Macharia, representing Central Kenya; Gabriel Mugendi, representing the Coast; and Dan Shikanda, representing Nairobi. Caleb Collins of Nyanza and Bernard Lagat of Lower Rift were removed by 64 votes to two. Women’s representative Violet Kirubo was removed by 64 votes to one.
Representatives of FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Kenyan government attended the meeting. They had earlier held discussions with representatives of different factions in an effort to find a way forward after the meeting was delayed.
The SGM was due to begin at 9am but was disrupted by chaos at the Three Steers Hotel, its venue. Police deployed teargas and Rapid Deployment Unit officers after hundreds of youths reportedly arrived, with some entering the hotel’s rooms.
In a statement, FKF said the assembly—the federation’s supreme decision-making organ—had acted after considering allegations of serious and repeated breaches of the FKF Constitution and applicable FIFA regulations.
The federation cited a purported NEC resolution of April 24 seeking the removal of the FKF president and other officials, repeated failure to attend properly convened NEC meetings, and what it described as unauthorised communication on behalf of FKF. It also referred to actions it said were contrary to the federation’s constitution and football regulations.
“The resolution follows consideration of allegations of serious and repeated violations of the FKF Constitution and applicable FIFA regulations relating to the conduct of the seven officials and their actions within the federation,” FKF said.
The federation said the assembly had acted within its constitutional powers.
“The Assembly exercised its mandate under Articles 16 and 24 of the FKF Constitution, which provide for the expulsion of members and the dismissal of NEC officials,” it said, adding that it would provide further information on implementation and resulting administrative arrangements.
The decision could be challenged in court.
Mariga, a former Harambee Stars captain and Inter Milan midfielder, became FKF vice-president after Mohammed won the federation’s elections on December 7, 2024. The two ran on a joint ticket. Mohammed defeated Nick Mwendwa’s bid to retain the presidency, securing 67 votes in the second round.
Mariga’s removal comes less than two years into his term.
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‘I Can Say Sorry’: Wamuchomba Makes Fresh Appeal to Gachagua
During her weekly broadcast over the weekend, Wamuchomba, once one of Gachagua’s staunchest allies, urged the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to meet her face-to-face and resolve their growing rift.
The two Mt Kenya politicians fell out after critics accused Wamuchomba of acting as a State “mole” tasked with monitoring Gachagua and opposition activities. Their hostility continued even after she voted against Gachagua’s impeachment in October 2024. Wamuchomba says her vote should have brought them closer, not driven them apart.
She said she had tried several times to contact the former deputy president, but he had not responded.
“You have never telephoned me and invited me for a talk, and I refused to come. I have even written you a message requesting talks, but you went mute. If I wronged you for standing with you during your impeachment, I can come and tell you, “Sorry,” for even shedding tears for your sake,” she said.
Wamuchomba reiterated that she was ready to clear the air, saying, “If I wronged you for standing with you when you were being removed from power, if I wronged you, you can allow me to come and say sorry.”
She also urged Gachagua to rethink how he handles political disagreements in the Mt Kenya region. Wamuchomba argued that good leadership requires unity rather than confrontation and questioned the value of using harsh language against colleagues.
“When you fight me and call me a traitor, ‘fagia,’ and other insults…how have you helped me, and you are the leader of the Mountain?” she asked.
Instead of singling out politicians with differing views, Wamuchomba called on Gachagua to bring regional leaders together and address disputes openly.
“If you are truly the leader of the Mountain, call and assemble all people from the Mountain and tell them, ‘Gathoni you erred for doing this…apologize.’ ‘Ndindi [Nyoro] you erred for doing this …apologize.’ However, you can’t be the leader of the Mountain by fighting and finishing us,” she said.
Her appeal follows months of tension. Wamuchomba previously accused Gachagua of pressuring Mt Kenya politicians to join DCP. On January 5, she alleged that he had enlisted key allies, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, to push government-aligned lawmakers to leave UDA.
Wamuchomba initially vowed to stay in UDA until the 2027 general election and called for politicians to make independent choices. She has since left the party and joined the opposition-aligned camp, marking another major shift in her political trajectory. Throughout the fallout, she has urged Gachagua to build a broader national coalition instead of focusing mainly on Mt Kenya politics.
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Uganda Clinch Africa Women’s 7s Title with Dominant Campaign
In SummaryUganda’s women’s sevens team produced a flawless campaign at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, defeating Tunisia 33-0 in Sunday’s final to capture their first continental crown since 2023.The Lady Cranes swept all six matches across the tournament, amassing 216 total points while conceding a mere 31 points defensively.
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MP Kathambi calls on relevant agencies to ensure full compliance to traffic regulations to avert accidents
Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi has called on relevant agencies to ensure full compliance to traffic regulations.This, she says will help avert unnecessary road accidents across the country.“We ask agencies responsible to address all traffic violations to ensure road safety across the country,” she said.