23 h. ago 22m passengers, two runways, new terminal: JKIA’s new expansion plan after Adani fallout

22m passengers, two runways, new terminal: JKIA’s new expansion plan after Adani fallout  Daily Nation

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51 h. ago Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday inspected a series of newly upgraded roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa, signalling continued momentum in the county’s plan to rehabilitate road networks across all 85 wards. The improvements include the resurfacing and drainage upgrades of Likoni Lane, Durham Road, and Gichugu Road, alongside sections […] The post Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward-by-Ward Infrastructure Overhaul appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago Kenya's Safarilink to debut int'l Kisumu ops; drops ATR plan

Kenya's Safarilink to debut int'l Kisumu ops; drops ATR plan  ch-aviation

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69 h. ago Kenya And Infratel Italia Engage In Expansion Of Broadband And "Digital Highway" Infrastructure

Kenya And Infratel Italia Engage In Expansion Of Broadband And "Digital Highway" Infrastructure  Broadcast Media Africa

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3 d. ago DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will soon begin accessing financial support from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), marking a major policy shift aimed at easing the financial burden on thousands of trainees. Speaking on Thursday during the 94th KMTC graduation ceremony […] The post DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan

US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan  Reuters

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3 d. ago Govt makes Sh244.5bn after selling 15pc stake in Safaricom divestment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – The government has offloaded a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, unlocking Sh244.5 billion in proceeds as part of its plan to finance major infrastructure projects. Under the transaction, Vodacom Group will also acquire Vodafone Kenya’s entire shareholding, consolidating its control and raising its total stake in Safaricom to 55 […] The post Govt makes Sh244.5bn after selling 15pc stake in Safaricom divestment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago IFC team set to visit Kenya in January for talks on JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Kenya will host a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) early next year to advance discussions on major energy and infrastructure investments. President William Ruto says the talks will centre of key projects including the planned modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under a Public Private Partnership […] The post IFC team set to visit Kenya in January for talks on JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Singapore's bolttech acquires Kenya's mTek for East Africa expansion

Singapore's bolttech acquires Kenya's mTek for East Africa expansion  TNGlobal

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5 d. ago SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 2-Kenya Railways has announced the addition of a new Madaraka Express Passenger train to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel along the Nairobi–Mombasa route. The extra train will operate daily from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, a period when passenger numbers traditionally rise sharply as Kenyans travel for Christmas, New […] The post SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago President Ruto receives Jukwaa La Usalama report at State House

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – President William Ruto on Tuesday launched the Jukwaa La Usalama Report at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with chiefs and assistant chiefs from across the country, outlining a comprehensive plan to strengthen Kenya’s security operations and improve service delivery at the grassroots. The report calls for intensified, intelligence-led multi-agency […] The post President Ruto receives Jukwaa La Usalama report at State House appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick

The High Court has given transport operators and government agencies more time to negotiate in a case challenging a directive that bans public service vehicles (PSVs) from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District. The matter, filed as HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others, was mentioned on Monday before Justice Chacha. The court sought an update on the ongoing discussions between the parties following an earlier directive to explore an out-of-court settlement. Lawyer Danstan The post High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick-Up Ban appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents who facilitate the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East. The arrests, conducted on November 30, 2025, followed a report alleging that the officers routinely […] The post EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Downplays Mbeere North Loss, Eyes Nairobi as DCP’s Political Stronghold

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is turning his focus to Nairobi, aiming to make the city the stronghold for his party’s growth after criticism over the recent by-election results. Speaking during a Thanksgiving event in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Gachagua said the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) had made significant gains in the capital. He revealed details of a strategic political agreement between DCP and Wiper Party ahead of the 2027 elections. “Mimi niseme watu ya Kariobangi asanteni sana. DCP is the party for Nairobi. Na hii ndio chanzo ya siasa yetu hapa Nairobi. Na sisi The post Gachagua Downplays Mbeere North Loss, Eyes Nairobi as DCP’s Political Stronghold appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket

President William Ruto has announced that his administration’s plan to construct 50 mega dams will open up 1.5 million acres of land for irrigation across northern and coastal Kenya, turning the regions into the country’s next major food production zones. Addressing residents in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed Haji, son of National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji, the President said the new irrigation blocks will convert areas long considered low-potential into productive agricultural hubs. “In our plan for placing 2.5 million acres of land under irrigation, 1.5 million of those will be The post Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Kenya on US radar yet again over close ties with China in space expansion in Africa

Kenya on US radar yet again over close ties with China in space expansion in Africa  the-star.co.ke

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7 d. ago County First Ladies Target Health Equity, Education Access in New Plan

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – The County First Ladies Association (CFLA) has launched an ambitious four-year strategic plan aimed at transforming health, education, gender equality and economic resilience across all 47 counties. Unveiled in Nairobi, the 2025–2028 blueprint outlines wide-ranging community-focused interventions that seek to uplift women, children, youth and vulnerable households through improved access […] The post County First Ladies Target Health Equity, Education Access in New Plan appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health Workforce as Key to UHC Delivery

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The Government has renewed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s health workforce, terming it a foundation of the country’s ongoing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) rollout. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Strategic Plan, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga said […] The post Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health Workforce as Key to UHC Delivery appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Gachagua Hails DCP’s ‘Credible Second’ in Magarini, Announces Coast Expansion Drive

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised DCP candidate Stanley Karissa Kenga for what he described as an impressive performance in the Magarini by-election, framing the result as a breakthrough moment for the fledgling party in the Coast region. In a statement Gachagua said Kenga’s results outcome though falling short […] The post Gachagua Hails DCP’s ‘Credible Second’ in Magarini, Announces Coast Expansion Drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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