Kenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has secured a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning the 2026 United States midterm elections with a victory in District 38A.According to unofficial election results, Momanyi-Hiltsley garnered 9,852 votes, representing 71.8 per cent of the total votes cast, comfortably defeating her Republican challenger, Charlie Kistler, who received 3,840 votes, or 28 per cent.
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NEMA Warns Kenyans of KSh4M Fine, Four-Year Jail Term for Using Banned Plastic Bags
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has cautioned Kenyans against possessing, selling or using banned plastic carrier bags, warning that offenders face fines of up to KSh4 million or a jail term of up to four years.In a statement shared on its X account on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the authority revealed that it had arrested two traders in Embu town after they were allegedly found in possession of 4,995 banned plastic carrier bags.
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Education CS Julius Ogamba confirms deaths of three candidates sitting 2026 KCSE exam
Listen to articleOgamba identified the deceased as Congestina Achieng’ of Alaru Central Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo West, Homa Bay County; Cornelius Kiplagat Rotich of Katebee Secondary School in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County; and Vivianne Adhiambo Owiti of Dhene Secondary School in Gem Wagai, Siaya County.
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Western Kenya Leaders Rally Behind Oparanya for Ruto’s Deputy President Slot
A section of Western Kenya leaders has thrown its support behind Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, calling for him to become President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election.
The leaders want the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to secure the Deputy President position in the proposed political agreement with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Ikolomani Member of Parliament Bernard Shinali led the latest campaign during a grassroots mobilisation meeting in Ikolomani, Kakamega County.
Shinali, who chairs the Kakamega MPs Caucus, said ODM should be given the second-highest position in government if the party agrees to support Ruto's re-election.
He described Oparanya as a suitable candidate because of his political experience and leadership record.
According to Shinali, Oparanya has served as a Member of Parliament, Cabinet minister and two-term governor of Kakamega County. He is currently serving in Ruto's Cabinet as the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary.
Shinali also pointed to Oparanya's long association with ODM and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
He argued that the former Kakamega governor has the experience needed to work with Ruto while representing ODM's interests in government.
Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda also supported the broad-based arrangement, saying Western Kenya residents had benefited from government programmes, particularly in agriculture.
Oparanya, who attended the meeting, confirmed that ODM and UDA were discussing a possible political agreement ahead of the next General Election.
He revealed that the two parties were preparing to establish a ten-member committee, with each party expected to nominate five representatives to negotiate the proposed arrangement.
However, he noted that the final decision on government positions would depend on the outcome of the negotiations.
The push for Oparanya comes amid growing competition over who will deputise Ruto if he seeks another term.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's supporters have also been campaigning for him to retain the position. The debate is likely to test ODM's unity as different leaders seek influential positions in the proposed partnership.
For now, Oparanya has received public backing from several Western Kenya politicians, but President Ruto has not announced his preferred running mate for 2027.
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Reportage Group eyes fresh investment in Kenya as Nairobi projects hit Sh6bn
UAE-based property developer Reportage Group is exploring additional investment opportunities in Kenya as it advances three residential and hospitality projects in Nairobi valued at more than Sh6 billion.
The group says it is assessing potential development sites as it seeks to expand its local portfolio, which comprises 819 residential and hotel apartments across Nairobi.
The expansion plans emerged during a visit by Group Managing Director Andrea Nucera and senior executives, who inspected the company's ongoing projects, reviewed construction progress and held discussions with its local management team.
“Kenya is an important market for Reportage Group, and our experience here reinforces our confidence in its long-term potential. As we progress with our existing developments, we are also exploring opportunities to expand our presence through additional projects,” said Nucera.
The group said it would focus on developments that respond to market demand while incorporating technology and sustainable building practices to improve efficiency, resource management and property performance.
The planned expansion comes as Kenya's residential and hospitality sectors record improved performance, supported partly by rising international visitor numbers and demand for quality housing.
According to Knight Frank's Kenya Market Update for the first half of 2026, international arrivals through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport increased by 13.1 percent to 506,622 in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
The property consultancy also reported that prime residential sale prices increased by 6.2 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with December 2025, reflecting sustained demand amid a shortage of quality housing.
Reportage's Kenya investment plans form part of a wider African expansion strategy covering South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Rwanda.
The regional tour coincided with the launch of Reportage Bay in Angola, where the developer is establishing two residential communities within Dubai Investments Park Angola.
The Angola development programme has an estimated investment value of $500 million, signalling the group's broader push into African property markets.
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Man City could face more charges as Premier League clubs ‘push for new investigation’
A number of Premier League clubs are said to be demanding a fresh investigation into Manchester City. In September, the league confirmed that City had been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges levelled against it.
City has lodged an appeal against the ruling, maintaining that it possesses evidence to exonerate it of the allegations. The original inquiry focused on Premier League financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018, with further accusations of obstructing the investigation.
It has now come to light that certain Premier League clubs are pressing the division to scrutinise City's accounts from 2018 onwards, in order to determine whether any additional regulations have been violated. Nevertheless, there is notable reluctance among some chief executives within the Premier League, with clubs appearing increasingly split on the matter.
According to The Independent, certain officials have suggested that launching a second inquiry into the past eight seasons would place the sport in an awkward "dilemma". A pivotal aspect of the independent commission's verdict centered on the manner in which City employed "sham" sponsorship deals disguised as owner funding.
With these factors in mind, numerous executives are reportedly questioning whether the club had genuinely abandoned this practice in 2018, with one source apparently asking, "What changed overnight?"
The Independent Commission also concluded that City and its Abu Dhabi-based sponsors were "related parties" and, assuming these relationships remained intact, many believe this could lay the groundwork for further charges in subsequent seasons, reports the Express.
However, with the current saga still unresolved, more than three years after the Premier League first published its allegations against City, there are those who feel that embarking on another protracted investigation could prove damaging to the sport. Discontent surrounding the ongoing uncertainty over City's situation is already beginning to surface.
No sanctions have yet been handed down to the club, and there are growing concerns that it will contest any punishment levied against it, potentially pushing the matter even further into the future.
Many feel it would be far more beneficial for the Premier League to bring the charges to a definitive conclusion. From the 2017-18 season onwards, Pep Guardiola oversaw one of the most dominant sides in Premier League history.
He claimed five of his six Premier League titles during the eight-year period that certain executives have called into question. While some are in favor of launching a second inquiry, others urge a more measured approach, preferring to allow the first investigation to run its course.
It has also been reported that some clubs believe the prospect of a second investigation could serve as a valuable bargaining chip, should City continue to drag out proceedings.
Given that the evidence underpinning the original inquiry derived from a series of Football Leaks, first brought to light by Der Spiegel in 2018 — covering the period between 2009 and 2018 — there are those who question whether a comparable body of evidence sufficient to prompt a fresh investigation is likely to emerge.
A ruling on City's sanctions and appeal process, meanwhile, is anticipated in the New Year, with potential punishments spanning from a points deduction to a hefty fine and expulsion from the Premier League.
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CS Joho returns to class years after degree controversy
Several years ago, when reports emerged that the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Joho, had scored a D- in his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, his political rivals seized on the revelation to cast doubt on his suitability for high office.
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Security teams recover 3,075 stolen livestock in Marsabit, Samburu and Isiolo
Listen to articleNPS said suspected armed bandits seized the animals and drove them towards Arapal before a multi-agency team was mobilised to pursue the attackers. The officers intercepted the suspects and recovered all 3,000 animals.Multi-agency security teams have recovered 3,075 sheep and goats stolen in separate bandit attacks in Marsabit, Samburu and Isiolo counties.
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Government To Expand Grassroots Administration With New Recruitment Drive
The government will soon recruit additional Assistant County Commissioners following clearance from the Public Service Commission (PSC) to operationalize newly gazetted administrative units.
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo announced the upcoming recruitment during the inauguration of Kikumbulyu Division in Kibwezi, Makueni County. Hosted by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, the event marked the installation of the division’s first Assistant County Commissioner. Dr. Omollo encouraged qualified chiefs and assistant chiefs to apply for the positions, noting that expanding administrative units aims to eliminate geographic barriers and bring services closer to wananchi.
Kikumbulyu Division encompasses 127 villages across Ngulu, Kathyaka, Ngandani, and Ndetani sub-locations. Dr. Omollo urged local administrators to uphold professionalism, accountability, and proactive community engagement.
Addressing officer welfare, the PS highlighted progress in clearing promotion backlogs, decentralizing uniform distribution, providing paramilitary and legal training, and increasing operational funding. Regarding village elders, Dr. Omollo confirmed that the Ksh3,000 monthly stipend introduced under President William Ruto’s administration began payouts in July. He added that plans are underway to equip elders with smartphones and enroll them and their families in medical cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Dr. Omollo commended national government administrative officers (NGAOs) for their vital role in local dispute resolution, security management, community resilience, and support for key government initiatives such as farmer registration.
With national examinations in progress, the PS praised security teams and administrators for ensuring a safe environment for candidates. He called on officers and parents to protect children during the upcoming school holidays and prevent dropouts before schools reopen in January.
“Education is the great equalizer,” Dr. Omollo emphasized, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring every Kenyan child transitions to the next level of learning seamlessly.
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E-citizen royalty system fully operational as parliament seeks artists payment accountability
The government has confirmed that the migration of copyright royalty collection and distribution to the E-Citizen digital platform has been fully implemented, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to reform the creative industry.
Director General of the Directorate of E-Citizen, Amb Isaac Ochieng, announced this while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Sports and Culture, where he outlined the progress made in implementing the presidential directive on digital royalty administration.
Ochieng told the committee that royalties collected through the platform are transferred from the National Treasury to licensed Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) twice a week, providing a more structured and predictable mechanism for remitting collections to the organisations responsible for distributing payments to copyright holders.
The parliamentary engagement, chaired by Committee Chairman Dan Wanyama, brought together representatives of the Directorate of E-Citizen, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK).
During the meeting, PAVRISK was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Njagih, while KECOBO was represented by its Acting Executive Director, Mr George Nyakweba, alongside other officials from the respective institutions.
Notably, PAVRISK was identified during the engagement as the only CMO that has fully implemented the Government's directive to migrate royalty collection to the E-Citizen platform.
The development places PAVRISK at the forefront of the government's digital transformation agenda in copyright administration.
It also reinforces its position as a key institution in the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property rights in the country.
The committee sought clarification on compliance with the 70:30 royalty disbursement framework, which provides for at least 70 per cent of royalties collected to go directly to copyright owners, while the remaining 30 per cent caters for the administrative costs of the collecting organisation.
The committee was informed that under the guidance of the sector regulator, KECOBO, the royalties collected get transferred from the National Treasury to the CMOs and are held in two separate accounts: the Royalties Account (70 per cent) and the CMO Administration Account (30 per cent).
“It is the responsibility of the regulator, KECOBO, to ensure that the 70 per cent is disbursed to artists/copyright owners,” Amb Ochieng’ said.
Ochieng said upon distribution of royalties, the CMO is expected to upload the distribution logs on eCitizen to enable every artist to view total royalties collected, as well as their individual royalty earnings, thereby creating transparency and accountability.
PAVRISK's full implementation of the E-Citizen directive marks a notable development for Kenya's creative economy.
For businesses and other users of copyrighted works, the system offers a centralised digital channel through which they can obtain and pay for the requisite Unified Copyright Licences (UCL).
With the migration to E-Citizen fully implemented, businesses and establishments that commercially use copyrighted music and audio-visual content are required to obtain the requisite licences https://pavrisk.or.ke/ecitizen