KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's labour market continues to perform well with an unemployment rate of 2.9% in November 2025, the lowest level in 11 years, says Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan. The Human Resources Minister said the country's labour market remained resilient despite facing economic transitions, rapid technological advancements and changing global work practices. Ramanan said according to the Statistics Department of Malaysia (DOSM), total employment increased to 17.09 million people while the employment-to-population ratio rose to 68.8%$, indicating that more Malaysians have successfully entered the labour market. "This shows that the economy was not only providing more jobs but, more importantly, improving the quality of those jobs," he said. He said these efforts were strengthened through MYFutureJobs developed by PERKESO and powered by real-time labour market data.

On the RadarPresident William Ruto will today roll out the NYOTA Project (National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement) programme in Samburu County. The funding targets 6,982 entrepreneurs across Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties under the five-year programme supported by the World Bank. The funds were handed over during an event at the Kabiru-ini ASK Grounds in Nyeri, attended by Ruto. The Nyota programme has already been rolled out in Kakamega, Eldoret and Nakuru counties. The lawmakers will meet Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, railway and road agencies (KeNHA, KURA, KeRRA, KRC and NTSA) to deliberate on the South Lokichar Field Development Plan.

A report by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, reveals that several Kenyan counties are heavily burdened by high-interest bank loans used to cover salaries and utilities. Nairobi leads significantly, with the Executive owing Sh6.04 billion and the Assembly Sh243.7 million. Other heavily indebted regions include Machakos Executive (Sh544.25 million), Homa Bay Executive (Sh471.48 million), and Kisumu Executive (Sh289.07 million). Vihiga Executive and the assemblies of Nyandarua and Laikipia also face substantial debts. This reliance on commercial loans highlights a growing financial strain within county governments across the country.

Nilachal Carbo Metalicks Limited has informed the stock exchange about a Ministry of Finance notification that is expected to positively impact its business operations. Anti-Dumping Duty Notification DetailsThe Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) issued Notification No. 41/2025-Customs (ADD) dated December 31, 2025, imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke. The enhanced pricing environment is likely to support domestic realizations for Nilachal Carbo Metalicks. Company BackgroundNilachal Carbo Metalicks Limited operates in the metallurgical coke manufacturing sector, producing low phosphorus low ash metallurgical coke and coke fines.

“All roadside developments (billboards, direction and advertisement signs, tree nursery beds and temporary structures) within the said road reserve should be removed within 14 days from the date of this Notice to pave way for implementation of the project works,” he said. Kimeli said any structures not removed within this period will be taken down without further reference to the owners or operators. The authorities have urged owners of billboards, signage and other temporary structures to comply promptly to avoid removal at their cost. This comes after President William Ruto announced the commencement of reconstruction and beautification works along Mombasa Road, stretching from JKIA to ABC. Speaking on December 12, 2025, Ruto said the initiative aims to enhance road safety, ease traffic flow and improve the aesthetic appeal of one of Kenya’s busiest highways.

Obinna’s baby mama is unimpressed by how he is talking about her pregnancy. Photo: Oga Obinna, Tallie 254. The YouTuber, in his defence, narrated events that led to him having his fifth child, adding that his baby mama removed her birth control without his knowledge. What did Oga Obinna's fourth baby mama say? Watch the video below:Here are some of the comments from social media users:@Damah said:"What if family planning did not work for her?

According to Statista's October 2025 data, the United States leads the world in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with a value of 30.62, followed by China at 19.4. Germany, Japan, and India complete the top five. The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, and Canada round out the top ten global economies. GDP is the standard measure of the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given year, reflecting overall economic size and output.

Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the government’s decision to impose a “temporary” nationwide internet shutdown ahead of the country’s general elections. “The criminal regime has announced an internet shutdown throughout Uganda, beginning 6 pm today, ahead of the election on Thursday,” Wine said on X. He added defiantly, “Uganda will be free.”Wine is set to face long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled Uganda since 1986. The internet shutdown directive comes shortly after statements by Wine in which he warned of possible protests should the elections be perceived as unfair. “It’s is very necessary for the internet to be shut down in order to avoid any unreasonable videos going viral.

During a high-energy livestream that peaked at more than 200,000 concurrent viewers, Speed declared Kenya his most successful stop so far. President William Ruto welcomed the star with a video message, highlighting Kenya’s unique spirit: “Jambo, IShowSpeed, welcome to Kenya, karibu Kenya. Kenya is not just another country; Kenya is a pulse, a feeling. He also met Bradley Marongo, popularly known as “Gen Z Goliath,” Kenya’s tallest man. In the capital, Speed met Ugandan star Tenge Tenge, who accompanied him around the city as hundreds of fans followed their vehicle.

The Cabinet, which met in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, cancelled all agreements signed with related government agencies, entities, and regional administrations to safeguard the nation’s unity, territorial integrity, and constitutional order. According to a statement issued on Monday, the terminated agreements are related to cooperation at the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo in northern and southern Somalia, citing evidence that the UAE has taken steps to undermine Somalia’s political independence. “This decision is in response to reports of strong evidence of serious steps being taken to undermine the sovereignty, national unity, and political independence of the country,” said the Cabinet. The ministers further revoked all existing bilateral pacts between Mogadishu and the UAE, including agreements on security and defense. The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty and urged international partners to respect Somalia’s constitutional order and territorial integrity.

At least 15 suspects were arrested following chaos that erupted at a church event attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Gatundu, Kiambu County. A church service attended by Gachagua and other leaders was disrupted on Sunday by violent clashes between rival youth groups outside the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) in Kiamworia, Gatundu South. Police said they arrested 15 suspects in the incident, who will face charges of malicious damage to property and participating in an unlawful assembly. During the service, Gachagua also defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against claims of attempting to divide the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), noting Kenyatta’s role in securing votes for his party in past elections. It is not the first time that an event attended by Gachagua has been disrupted by goons.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with President William Ruto in Samburu on January 13, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has openly criticised his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, over remarks urging young people to escort and protect him during public events. Ruto questioned why the Gachagua would ask youth to carry weapons to defend him, suggesting such statements were irresponsible and reduced young Kenyans to bodyguards. “Nimesikia mwingine juzi anawaambia vijana ati nyinyi nikienda mahali mchukue rungu na panga mkuje mniprotect,” Ruto said. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with President William Ruto in Samburu on January 13, 2025/PCSAlthough Ruto did not mention Gachagua by name, the comments were widely interpreted as a direct response to remarks made by the Deputy President last week during a stop in Nyandarua. A total of Sh103.9 million was disbursed to youth in Samburu, Marsabit, Laikipia and Isiolo counties during the event.

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah. /FILERoots Party leader George Wajackoyah has assessed the Gen Z movement whose emergence in mid-2024 significantly altered Kenya’s political trajectory and precipitated the formation of a broad-based government. Wajackoyah said that while Gen Z activists earned legitimacy through the substance of the issues they raised, the political change they desire can only be realised through participation in the electoral process. The Gen Z revolt erupted in June 2024 at the height of parliamentary debate on the now-impugned Finance Bill, 2024, which proposed a raft of tax measures widely viewed as punitive. The truce eased tensions, but Gen Z activists have since maintained what they describe as silent protests, vowing to make the Ruto administration a one-term government.

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o/FILECounties are struggling to repay Sh7.85 billion in commercial bank loans as a cash crisis plagues the regional governments. The latest expenditure report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that many counties have taken high-interest loans to cover salaries, utilities, and other pressing expenses.

The deal commits Kenya to share pathogen data with the US within one day of any discovery. This has raised concerns among health policy experts about how pathogen data and genetic sequence information could be shared outside the WHO framework. “If American institutions use Kenyan pathogen data to develop high-value products, what benefits are guaranteed to flow back to Kenya? Broadly, the Kenya–United States deal is about replacing the health funding previously channelled through the now-defunct Usaid system. The US is slowly reducing its health funding through AFGHS and wants countries like Kenya to take over most of the costs.