The government is facing fresh questions over the effectiveness of its 100 per cent school transition policy after new figures revealed that more than 261,000 learners who sat national examinations at lower levels cannot be traced in subsequent assessment records.The Ministry of Education has now teamed up with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) to establish the whereabouts of the learners and determine why they did not appear in the registers for the next stages of their education.
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Senate Committee Issues Arrest Warrant Against Migori Governor, Senator Cherargei Reveals Reasons
Nandi Senator Samson Kiprotich Cherargei has announced that the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has issued a warrant of arrest against Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko.
In a post shared on Facebook on Thursday, accompanied by photos from a CPAC sitting, Cherargei wrote:
“As the senate Public accounts committee we have issued warrant of ARREST against Migori Governor for failing to honour summons to appear before the senate to account to money allocated to migori county under his watch.”
He said the failure to honour the summons was in violation of Section 19(3) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act and the Constitution of Kenya.
Cherargei, who is Vice-Chairperson of CPAC and a UDA senator, captioned the post “Oversight 101” and used the hashtag #mtetezi, before signing off with “Blessed afternoon.”
The committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, examines audited accounts of county governments and summons governors to respond to findings in Auditor-General reports on revenue, expenditure and use of public funds.
Under Article 125 of the Constitution, Parliament and its committees have powers to summon any person to provide information or evidence.
The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act grants committees powers equivalent to those of the High Court, including ordering arrest for failure to honour a summons.
The announcement comes amid a long-running standoff between governors and CPAC.
The Council of Governors (CoG) had earlier resolved to boycott CPAC, accusing some members of extortion, intimidation, harassment and political witch-hunts, claims the senators have denied.
The Senate has previously warned that governors who fail to appear risk fines of up to Sh500,000, arrest, or both, with enforcement by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja.
By the time of reporting, there was no independent confirmation that the warrant had been executed, and no response from Governor Ayacko.
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Senate launches probe into Nairobi building collapses amid safety concerns
Listen to articleThe Committee's inquiry will also draw on findings from the National Building Inspectorate's 2025 audit, which assessed 396 developments across the country and found that 87 per cent either failed to meet building standards or lacked the necessary approvals.The Senate is set to investigate recurring building collapses in Nairobi, amid concerns over widespread breaches of construction standards, weak regulatory enforcement and possible professional negligence.
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Ueno Bank Collapse: How a solvency crisis froze savings for half of Paraguay
On November 3, 2026, the Central Bank of Paraguay placed Ueno Bank—one of the country’s largest digital lenders—into resolution, shutting down its operations and freezing all customer accounts. The decision followed a severe deterioration in the bank’s solvency ratio, which had fallen below 50% of the legal minimum required by Paraguayan regulators.
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F1’s three options for season finale as championship faces Middle East crisis
The 2026 F1 season run-in is still up in the air, with few paddock insiders or experts knowing exactly how this year’s championship will end.
The ongoing conflict and tensions in the Middle East mean that the last two races of 2026, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, still look in doubt.
It now appears that the series has three main options for how to bring the season to a close. We assess them below.
Option 1: Keep the calendar unchanged and race at Qatar and Abu Dhabi
As it stands, Formula 1 and its FIA governing body are still insisting that the Qatar GP (November 27-29) and Abu Dhabi (December 04-06) will end this year’s world championship.
The recent attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, though, mean that flights to Qatar and Saudi Arabia that go through its airspace look at risk.
Despite that, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: "I can only tell you today that there is nothing and the two races are going to happen."
At October’s Bahrain GP in Malaysia, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali was similarly defiant.
"Yes, as we've already said, the calendar is confirmed: the last two Grands Prix will be in Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” he said.
“This is the direction we've taken based on the information and reassurances we have – and which we absolutely must have, of course. It's the strategy we'll apply until the end of the year."
However, F1 later clarified that the races could still be subject to change if the circumstances required.
Several drivers, including Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen, have spoken out against racing in the region at this time.
However, their teams are choosing to publicly defer to F1 and the FIA instead of airing their concerns in the press.
“We actually do trust the FIA and F1, because that's the reality in all seriousness, it is a serious topic, […] and it is typically the FIA and F1’s task to approach it in the most complete way with a full set of informations and to give us the direction on that,” said Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies in Mexico.
However, it’s been reported by the BBC that many in the paddock are uncomfortable with making the trip to the Middle East.
That feeling is shared with MotoGP, the motorcycle series also run by F1’s owner, Liberty, which is racing in Qatar this weekend (November 6-8).
One of the championship’s biggest teams, Yamaha, has already withdrawn from the event, citing safety concerns.
Elsewhere, the World Rally Championship cancelled its round in Saudi Arabia, while the Dakar Rally has moved its January event from the country to North Africa.
With the New York Times reporting that, despite Donald Trump’s mid-term election losses, the US and Israeli forces were building plans for a “short and intensive” offensive in Iran soon, this will have done little to reassure anyone in F1, MotoGP or elsewhere.
As part of its pre-event media information, the Lusail circuit in Qatar sent MotoGP staff and press instructions on what to do in case of an attack.
If F1 cancels the two Middle East races, various sources have reported that it would stand to lose around $100m – $180m (£74.2m) in race hosting fees.
Option 2: Race at Imola instead of both Qatar and Abu Dhabi
If F1 does decide to cut its losses in the Middle East this year, it’s become public knowledge that the races would be swapped for a single event at the Imola circuit in Italy.
A well-loved classic venue, the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari returned to the World Championship after an extended absence during Covid, but was dropped again after 2025.
There are also different options on the Imola plan. Either both Middle East races could be cancelled for Imola, or just Qatar could go ahead and then the paddock could be flown into Europe for an Imola race after that.
Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto said in Baku at the end of September that “mid-October is the last call for such a decision” on Imola, before paddock insider Adam Cooper reported that this was then pushed back to November 10.
Option 3: End the season in Las Vegas
The F1 season could also come to an early close, with the season ending in Las Vegas instead.
Putting aside the massive financial cost of F1 losing its last two Middle East races, with the drivers’ championship now settled – and Mercedes’ lead in the constructors’ almost unassailable – there will be reduced pressure on the series to run the calendar to its full length.
Therefore, the championship could bring the curtain down at Las Vegas instead – a glamorous location to match the occasion.
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How Man Utd could line up under Didier Deschamps as World Cup star joins and first-team star dropped
Didier Deshamps has emerged as a possible candidate for the Manchester United job if Michael Carrick is sacked – and here is how they could line up under the Frenchman.
Although United's 3-2 comeback win over Roma in the Champions League has temporarily relieved Carrick of intense pressure in the dugout, the Englishman's role at Old Trafford is far from safe, and Deschamps is one of many replacements being considered.
Foot Mercato's Santi Aouna revealed on Thursday (November 5) that United have made 'enquiries' about potentially appointing the 58-year-old after claiming Carrick's future is 'still uncertain'. Deschamps is willing to wait until the next transfer window to return to management, creating the possibility of him joining the 13-time Premier League champions.
After an incredible 14 years with France, Deschamps departed his role as manager following their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain in July.
The former Juventus, Monaco and Marseille boss is spending this period recharging with his family and friends before he prepares to make a decision on his immediate future.
Deschamps said he is "not ruling anything out" when discussing what life could look like after leaving France in June and, if he joins Man United, the experienced tactician would likely transform the squad's personnel.
Firstly, he would implement a pragmatic and defensively stable 4-2-3-1 formation that relies on lethal vertical transitions instead of high-possession dominance.
That shape and style isn't too dissimilar to what Carrick has deployed at Old Trafford, but the individual roles of his players would change, accelerated by making some key signings in the transfer window.
United's focus in January is signing a centre-back, left-back and striker. Deschamps would undoubtedly draw up his own list of preferred targets, but there are also multiple that INEOS would revisit.
United were regularly linked with Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert throughout the summer, and he was a player Deschamps handed his France debut to in a 2-0 defeat to Denmark in September 2022.
Truffert would surely be tempted by a chance to reunite with the manager in January during a period when the Premier League giants are without a natural left-back following Luke Shaw's injury.
Alongside the marauding full-back, United would surely look at signing RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, another player who made his Les Bleus debut under Deschamps in a friendly against Scotland three years ago.
Lukeba is a tall, aggressive left-footed defender who is quick and strong in the tackle, making him the perfect replacement for Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire, two players likely to leave next summer.
Deschamps could also continue a French revolution in midfield. Although United signed three midfielders in the summer, Manu Kone was one they missed out on, but after starring under the veteran boss at the World Cup, he should raid Roma for the aggressive, powerful enforcer.
As for striker, Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi fits the profile of what their potential new boss would be looking for, having demonstrated his good movement, incredible finishing instincts, and high potential in Europe.
Tresoldi, a Germany U21 international, has scored 37 goals in 74 appearances and has already attracted some of Europe's biggest suitors, including Premier League rivals Arsenal. He would be the perfect striker option for Deschamps, filling the void left by Benjamin Sesko's injury.
So, with four new signings entering the mix, Deschamps would have a completely transformed lineup at Old Trafford.
Senne Lammens would undoubtedly continue in goal, having established himself as one of their most important players since joining from Royal Antwerp for an initial €21m (£18.1m) in September 2025.
Ahead of him, Diogo Dalot would start at right-back, while Lukeba and Harry Maguire would offer a strong defensive partnership, with Truffert starting at left-back.
That would leave youngster Leny Yoro out of the back four, but that decision wouldn't be surprising, as Deschamps previously snubbed the 20-year-old for France inclusion before Zinedine Zidane handed him his debut in October.
Deschamps engine room in the 4-2-3-1 system would likely include Kone and Carlos Baleba, two players who would offer a mixture of aggressive, ball-winning, as well as driving runs and control in possession.
Elite defensive protection would enable Bruno Fernandes to continue starring in a number 10 role, in between Matheus Cunha (left) and Bryan Mbeumo (right), with Tresoldi leading the line.
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Bank customers lose a record Sh1.9bn to fraud
Fraudsters stole a record Sh1.9 billion from banks in Kenya last year, highlighting the growing financial pain of cybercrime as crooks exploit loopholes in electronic payment channels to make a killing.
Fresh disclosures by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) show the amount of money lost to fraudsters in 2025 was 19.4 percent higher than the previous year’s Sh1.59 billion, continuing a trend since 2023 when Sh412.47 million was lost to fraud.
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Allan Saint-Maximin has turned down £22 million bid for game he invented from scratch
Allan Saint-Maximin has rejected a £22 million offer from a company looking to acquire Helius, a board game he spent two-and-a-half years developing from scratch.
Back in January 2022, while playing for Newcastle United, Saint-Maximin launched the Greek mythology-inspired strategy game that combines cards, dice and elements of chance.
Growing up, Saint-Maximin was interested in Greek mythology, so he decided to combine his love for board games with the project – and even took the game on the bus for away games.
"When I was young, I learned about Zeus and Athena and saw a lot of films and anime movies with them in," he told The Sun in 2022. "When you start to understand it, you really love it.”
According to Helius' official rulebook, the aim of the game is to win by earning coins or stealing them from your opponent.
“There was a lot of work, a lot of nights, because you need to come up with a new idea," he said. “I tested it with friends. We started to play small tournaments at home. It took two-and-a-half years — but I am really happy that I didn’t stop.”
More than four years after launching the game, Saint-Maximin has seen its popularity rise, with one unnamed company submitting a £22 million offer to acquire the game.
However, the 29-year-old winger, who now plays for MLS side Charlotte FC, has decided to turn it down.
Speaking to The Athletic about his decision to snub the offer, Saint-Maximin explained: "The journey is not about money. It’s to create something, to create jobs for people, to create opportunities.”
That said, he appears keen to bring in others to work alongside him.
As mentioned above, Saint-Maximin is currently contracted to Charlotte FC. Previously, he'd spent several months with Ligue 1 side Lens following a turbulent spell at Mexican side Club America.
Back in February, the former Newcastle winger terminated his contract with Liga MX side Club America, just six months after signing for the Mexican club.
He made just 15 appearances for Andre Jardine's side before his sudden departure was confirmed.
The decision came after Saint-Maximin claimed that his children had been the victims of racist abuse. "The problem is not the colour of your skin, it's the colour of your thoughts," he wrote in a statement on Instagram.
"I'm being attacked, not a problem I grew up, learned to fight against attacks, whether they are concealed or frontal. But there's one thing I will never tolerate is my kids being picked up.
"Protecting my children is my priority and I will fight to make sure they are respected and loved, regardless of their background or colour of their skin.
"Hate and discrimination has no place in our society.
"I want people to understand that every human being is unique and precious and we should trerat each other with respect and dignity.
"I want my children to grow up in a world where they can be themselves and not have to deal with absurd, meaningless behaviours that are only meant to destroy and divide.
"So, to those who dared to attack my children, I tell you: you made a mistake. I will always fight to protect my family, and there is no person or threat that will frighten me."
He added: "The only person on this earth who frightens me is God. You have La Boca now, come and meet me."
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Roselyn Ashanti’s mother breaks down as family reveals details of her deteriorating condition
The family of Mombasa entrepreneur Roselyn Ashanti Mwende, popularly known as Chunna, has shared an emotional account of her condition nine months after she was reportedly poisoned during her 32nd birthday celebrations.Speaking on Thursday, November5,2026about her daughter’s condition, her mother, Patricia Mala, broke down as she described the extent of care Roselyn now requires, saying she can no longer perform even basic activities independently, leaving her to handle all her daily needs.
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Three Tyson Fury replacements named as Anthony Joshua fight in doubt with injury concerns
With rumours that Tyson Fury could be forced to withdraw from his upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua, three other boxers stand out as the perfect replacements.
On December 11, the long-awaited British heavyweight superfight between historic rivals Fury and Joshua is finally set to take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
However, recent rumours started by fellow former British champion Frank Bruno have suggested that Fury may be dealing with an injury, prompting worries that plans may have to change to bring in a late replacement.
After more than a decade, Fury v Joshua is now just over one month away following several failed attempts to secure the fight in the past.
But, it appears that the fight could again be at risk of falling apart once again as Fury might actually be secretly nursing an injury.
Former heavyweight champion Bruno, who has spent time training with Fury, is the source of the rumour having revealed he recently revealed that he had been told that there is an undisclosed injury.
Speaking on the latest episode of Fight Your Corner with Tony Bellew: "I looked at him the other day and I think someone was talking to me in the gym that he’s got some injury.
"Which may stop him from going into the fight with Anthony Joshua. And having that in your head isn't nice."
However, Bellew added that it remains possible that Fury, who is known for playing mind games, simply wanted Bruno to think he was injured so that he would speak about it publicly.
He replied: "He plays up to the camera, Frank.
"I think he wants to, you know, he’s going to be saying certain things.
"I do think Tyson Fury is the master of the mind games. Yeah, he’s very, very good at it. Very, very good at the mind games."
Of course, that doesn't do much to ease the concerns that fans will no doubt have upon learning that Fury could be out of the mega fight next month.
And if Fury is forced to pull out, questions will be raised as to what the plan for Joshua could be and if the fight would still go ahead.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the first choice would no doubt be to simply reschedule the fight for some time in the near future.
But if Fury is sidelined for a while, Joshua could instead choose to take another opponent on short notice to keep himself fresh.
If this were to happen, this is who we think could step up to take the headline spot in the main event against Joshua in December.
By far the most likely, and exciting, replacement for Fury would be fellow former champion Wilder, who has long been linked with both Fury and Joshua throughout his career.
Despite fighting Fury on three occasions, Wilder and Joshua never actually settled their rivalry in the ring, and this would present the perfect opportunity to do so.
And given the fact that the Bronze Bomber was recently confirmed to be facing Jai Opetaia in the co-main event of the same card, it should be an easy enough fight to arrange on short notice should it be deemed necessary.
Back in June 2019, Ruiz Jr shocked the world with one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history as he knocked Joshua out to win the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles in dramatic fashion.
Joshua later beat the Mexican boxer in an instant rematch, reclaiming his belts with a one-sided decision, meaning the two men are one a piece.
Naturally, Ruiz Jr has called for the trilogy fight ever since losing the rematch, and stepping in on late notice once again to fight Joshua could be an exciting way to get fans on board to see the two men face off one last time to settle their rivalry once and for all.
With the Principality Stadium selected as the host venue for Fury v Joshua, it immediately brings back memories of Joshua beating Parker to unify three heavyweight titles in Cardiff in 2018.
Eight years later, Parker is better than ever and looks set to be the next challenger for WBO champion Daniel Dubois sometime next year.
But a rematch with Joshua in the biggest heavyweight fight card in years could be enough o tempt him away from that potential world title opportunity, with a win over the Brit absolutely cementing himself as the next title challenger sometime in 2027.