14 h. ago KENYA: “Children Need People Who Care,” Says Kenyan Nun on the Day of African Child

KENYA: “Children Need People Who Care,” Says Kenyan Nun on the Day of African Child  AMECEA

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17 h. ago Unrelated image of injured man falsely linked to death of Kenyan killed in police custody

Unrelated image of injured man falsely linked to death of Kenyan killed in police custody  AFP Fact Check

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20 h. ago Former Zambian President Lungu to be buried in SA amid escalating stand

According to the family spokesman Makebi Zulu, the private ceremony will be conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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21 h. ago Kenya youth stage #MaskFriday in solidarity against police brutality victim Boniface Kariuki

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Kenyan youth are donning face masks as a form of silent protest against police brutality, following the point-blank shooting of a mask vendor by an anti-riot police officer. Popular comedian Eric Omondi says the gesture is a show of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is currently recuperating at Kenyatta National […]

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21 h. ago Kenyan Youth Don Face Masks in Silent Protest Against Police Brutality

Popular comedian Eric Omondi, a prominent voice in recent protests, said the gesture is a sign of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is recovering at Kenyatta National Hospital after undergoing surgery on Tuesday night.

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21 h. ago No matter our disagreements and disappointments, we have to have a country first: Raila

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 20 – Leaders must do what is right and not what is easy and popular, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said. Odinga discouraged leaders from doing what is convenient or flowing with the current and instead make bold decisions to transform the country and address the challenges facing the people. “My […] The post No matter our disagreements and disappointments, we have to have a country first: Raila appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Gangland: Painful lessons from the past as Kenyan leaders flirt with goons

Gangland: Painful lessons from the past as Kenyan leaders flirt with goons  Citizen Digital

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23 h. ago Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow

Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow  Daily Nation

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24 h. ago State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – President William Ruto says the government is rolling out a campaign to register every Kenyan and their dependents in Social Health Authority to enhance health planning. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto announced that the exercise will give the national and devolved governments the ability to plan for […] The post State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago Trump administration responsible for starving kids in Kenya? US fund cuts results in massive shortage

Trump administration responsible for starving kids in Kenya? US fund cuts results in massive shortage  The Economic Times

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27 h. ago Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i returned to Kenya last evening after resigning from his international job to focus on his 2027 presidential campaign. Matiang’i, who has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in May, briefly flew back to the United States to finalize the handover process at […] The post Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads

President William Ruto is not backing down on his plan to move every shilling of public money through the eCitizen platform. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat in Kajiado on June 19, the Head of State told officials that “all government payments will be done on eCitizen,” and singled out school heads who still issue physical receipts as the next target for enforcement. Ruto argued that digital payments are the surest way to stamp out leakages and blamed resistance on administrators who “have things to hide.” He urged parents to insist on paying fees online and warned that institutions The post Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 h. ago Not so fast! Kenyans remind Gachagua of past remarks on violent crackdown on protests

Not so fast! Kenyans remind Gachagua of past remarks on violent crackdown on protests  Citizen Digital

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28 h. ago Ben Githae Waves a White Flag, Tells Gen Z “Please, No More Greetings”

Ben Githae, the voice behind Jubilee’s 2017 campaign anthem Tano Tena, spent Thursday on vernacular radio pleading with the very online generation that has spent three weeks roasting him. The Kikuyu gospel star lifted both hands and asked for mercy, saying the backlash over his recent State House visit had turned his phone into a war zone. “I want to apologize to all Kenyans, especially Gen Z. I have surrendered, and I don’t want to be greeted like you greeted me three weeks ago. Please forgive me if I have wronged you,” – Ben Githae on Inooro FM, June 19 The post Ben Githae Waves a White Flag, Tells Gen Z “Please, No More Greetings” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 h. ago “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on K24 TV on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Omtatah painted a bleak picture of Ruto’s leadership, warning that it threatens both Kenya’s democracy and economy. “William Ruto is completely unhinged. He’s making decisions that defy logic and is running the country from his pocket. The budget doesn’t matter anymore,” Omtatah charged. The senator also took issue with Ruto’s recent comments in Lugari, where the President declared The post “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 h. ago Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues

Kenya’s long-awaited shot at redemption has arrived. Nearly eight years after losing CHAN 2018 over shoddy stadia, the country will stage the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on 30 August 2025 at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision, confirmed in a fresh Confederation of African Football (CAF) circular on Thursday, completes the venue jigsaw for the tournament co-hosted with Tanzania and Uganda. How the fixtures line up Stage Date Venue City Capacity* Opening match 2 Aug 2025 Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Dar es Salaam 60 000 Group phase 2–23 Aug 2025 See pools below Nairobi, Dar, Kampala, Zanzibar — The post Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 h. ago Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers

Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s growing political unrest, urging the government to address the root causes of the protests before the country plunges into chaos. In a televised interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Sossion emphasized that the ongoing demonstrations are not spontaneous reactions from frustrated citizens, but rather carefully orchestrated political events. He pointed out that the lack of a known figurehead behind the protests has only made it more difficult for law enforcement to contain the situation. “President Ruto does not convene demonstrations, and the leader of The post Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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29 h. ago 'When are you giving us grandchildren?': These Kenyan men said never

'When are you giving us grandchildren?': These Kenyan men said never  Daily Nation

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33 h. ago Kenyan Parliament Speaker reaffirms Kenya’s support for Sahrawi people’s right to self

Kenyan Parliament Speaker reaffirms Kenya’s support for Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and independence  وكالة الأنباء الصحراوية

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39 h. ago Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya

Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya  The New York TimesKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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