18 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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64 h. ago Court Dismisses Petition to Oust Isiolo Governor Over Alleged Party Defection

The judges noted that no evidence was tendered to show formal communication of defection to either UDA, Jubilee, or the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

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64 h. ago Kenyan banks go big on AI for credit, fraud and customer service

Kenyan banks go big on AI for credit, fraud and customer service  Business Daily

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2 d. ago Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga on Thursday handed over a set of key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate, marking a major milestone as the government prepares for the second phase handover of 5,000 newly completed affordable housing units. Speaking during the handover ceremony, PS Hinga emphasized that the programme’s focus extends beyond housing construction to ensuring residents enjoy a complete and convenient living environment. “The facilities here including schools, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and the police post are designed to make the estate a fully self-sufficient, thriving community and improve the The post Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago PS Hinga Hands Over Key Amenities at Mukuru Estate Ahead of Allocation of 5,000 New Housing Units

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has handed over key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate in Nairobi, marking a major milestone ahead of the allocation of 5,000 newly completed affordable housing units. Speaking during the ceremony on Thursday, PS Hinga said the […] The post PS Hinga Hands Over Key Amenities at Mukuru Estate Ahead of Allocation of 5,000 New Housing Units appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – A London court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit by SportPesa shareholder and former chair Paul Wanderi Ndung’u, ruling that his claims of fraud, conspiracy and unlawful dilution of his stake in SportPesa Global Holdings Limited (SPGHL) were unfounded. In a 190-page judgment delivered on 18 November 2025 in the case […] The post London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history  Africa Check

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3 d. ago Platinum Credit to pay complainant Sh400,000 for unsolicited texts, calls

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Platinum Credit Limited to pay a Kenyan Sh400,000 for unlawfully sending unsolicited marketing messages and calls without his consent. The ruling follows a complaint by Samuel Kamau Waweru, who reported that Platinum Credit – through its sales agents – repeatedly […] The post Platinum Credit to pay complainant Sh400,000 for unsolicited texts, calls appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — A civil servant accused of orchestrating an audacious forgery scheme has been arrested in Thika after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered a trail of deceptive moves. DCI agents arrested Maroa Sammy Maroa, an economist attached to the State Department for Cabinet Affairs, in the Ngoigwa area […] The post Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth off the Kenyan coast. The narcotics, valued at Ksh 8.2 billion, were seized during the coordinated mission involving the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and NACADA. Six Iranian nationals believed to have been ferrying the consignment were arrested. Authorities acted after receiving The post KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – Authorities in Meru have arrested six additional suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, Igembe North Sub-County—an attack that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against sexual violence. In a statement Wednesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed […] The post 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — Detectives in Kirinyaga East have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Jackline Waruguru Kathuri, whose mutilated body was discovered on November 22 in Ninga-ini village. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers at Kiamutugu Police Station responded to a distress call reporting a […] The post 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago White House says fraud proceeds by Somali migrants invested in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — The White House has singled out Kenya as one of the countries allegedly benefiting from proceeds of what it describes as a massive fraud scheme involving Somali migrants in the United States, intensifying Trump Administration’s criticism of US refugee and asylum policies. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday […] The post White House says fraud proceeds by Somali migrants invested in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Four Kenyans Jailed In Texas, US, For Running An Extensive Fraud Operation

Four Kenyans Jailed In Texas, US, For Running An Extensive Fraud Operation  The Kenya Times

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5 d. ago Sonko Offers Sh300,000 Bounty for Meru Bodaboda Gang Linked to Sexual Assault

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced a Sh300,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of members of a Meru bodaboda gang accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in a widely condemned incident. Sonko, who shared details of the case on his social media platforms, expressed […] The post Sonko Offers Sh300,000 Bounty for Meru Bodaboda Gang Linked to Sexual Assault 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 Revue Afropari – Guide complet pour les paris sportifs et le casino en Côte d’Ivoire

Afropari s’est rapidement imposé comme l’une des plateformes les plus fiables pour les paris sportifs et les jeux de casino en ligne en Côte d’Ivoire. S’adressant à un large éventail de joueurs, la marque offre une sélection impressionnante d’options de paris sportifs avec des cotes en direct, ainsi qu’une gamme attrayante de jeux de casino, y compris des machines à sous et des jeux de table. Les joueurs sont également attirés par les généreux bonus d’Afropari, tels que l’offre de bienvenue de 1 000 000 XOF, ce qui en fait un choix attrayant pour les débutants comme pour les utilisateurs The post Revue Afropari – Guide complet pour les paris sportifs et le casino en Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago PSC begins interviews for 7,000 slots in 8th Public Service internship cohort

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 1 – The Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially kicked off a massive recruitment drive for the 8th Cohort of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP), which aims to place 7,000 unemployed university graduates across the public sector. The week-long selection interviews began today, December 1, 2025, following a rigorous shortlisting process. […] The post PSC begins interviews for 7,000 slots in 8th Public Service internship cohort appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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