7 h. ago Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test

Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test  LADbible

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8 h. ago Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town

Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town  allAfrica.com

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9 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Babu Owino seeks law to clear reformed offenders’ criminal records in draft bill

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 14 – Embakasi East Member of Parliamebt Babu Owino has tabled a legislative proposal seeking to allow certain criminal records to be expunged once offenders have served their sentences, a move he says will give reformed Kenyans a fair shot at employment and reintegration into society. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Justice […] The post Babu Owino seeks law to clear reformed offenders’ criminal records in draft bill appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits

Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits  Daily Nation

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10 h. ago US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church

US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church  News24

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12 h. ago Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag

Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag  The Africa Report.com

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12 h. ago South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry

South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry  The Kenyan Wall Street

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13 h. ago The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025

The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025  KenyanVibe

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14 h. ago EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a police officer attached to Sarangombe Police Post on allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a defilement case. According to the anti-graft agency, Police Constable Philip Ochieng Adongo allegedly demanded Sh4,000 from a complainant as an […] The post EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp  Radio Tamazuj

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17 h. ago Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge

Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge  Daily Nation

Economics

20 h. ago Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share

President William Ruto signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, raising counties’ equitable share of national revenue to Ksh415 billion from Ksh387.4 billion for the financial year 2025/2026. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, sponsored by Senate Finance and Budget Committee chair Ali Roba, details how the Ksh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament. Nairobi County will receive the highest share at Ksh21.4 billion, then Nakuru at Ksh14.4 billion, Turkana at Ksh13.8 billion, and Kakamega at Ksh13.6 billion. Taita The post Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown

The government has confirmed six official fan zones will be set up across Nairobi for Harambee Stars’ final Group A clash against Zambia at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday, August 17. This after Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya directed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to create designated areas for ticketless fans, a move aimed at reducing congestion at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cut the stadium’s capacity by 40 percent, limiting attendance to 27,000 due to security concerns. CS Mvurya said the fan zones were confirmed after The post Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has partnered with the Ministry of Public Service to launch a new low-interest loan aimed at helping civil servants advance their education and professional skills. In a statement on Wednesday, August 13, HELB announced that the Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund (TRF) is open to employees in the National Government, County Governments, the National Police Service, and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Under the scheme, eligible civil servants can apply for funding to pursue certificate, diploma, higher national diploma, master’s, PhD, and professional courses at recognised universities and training institutions within Kenya. HELB highlighted The post HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting

President William Ruto’s pick for Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Duncan Oburu Ojwang’, has declined the appointment, just days after his nomination reached Parliament for vetting. In a formal letter to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a potential conflict of interest for stepping down. His decision has forced the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to suspend its scheduled vetting, with the appointing authority now tasked with finding a new nominee for the influential human rights watchdog. Addressing legislators on Tuesday, Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed he had received Ojwang’s withdrawal letter. He The post Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Exclusive — the US plan to bring Kenyans to SA to process Afrikaner ‘refugees’

Exclusive — the US plan to bring Kenyans to SA to process Afrikaner ‘refugees’  Daily Maverick

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28 h. ago CAF Fines Morocco $5,000 Over Player Conduct in CHAN Match vs Kenya

CAF Fines Morocco $5,000 Over Player Conduct in CHAN Match vs Kenya  Barlaman Today

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31 h. ago Kenya/Morocco: CAF Slapped Kenya With $50,000 Fine For Security Breaches At CHAN Games

Kenya/Morocco: CAF Slapped Kenya With $50,000 Fine For Security Breaches At CHAN Games  allAfrica.com

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