39 m. ago Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law  France 24

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39 m. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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2 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 h. ago Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured, The post Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 h. ago Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions

Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions  The Eastleigh Voice

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14 h. ago A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash

A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash  AP News

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18 h. ago Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling

Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling - Viral Video Misleading  allAfrica.com

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18 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says

Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says  Reuters

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20 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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20 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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20 h. ago Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate

Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate  allAfrica.com

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20 h. ago British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The British High Commission has strongly condemned the violence meted out on unarmed civilians during the recent anti-police brutality protests in Kenya, calling for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into the actions of law enforcement officers. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep concern over disturbing scenes that unfolded […] The post British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests

Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  ReutersNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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21 h. ago Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash  BBC

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22 h. ago Kenya’s William Ruto did not respond to Tanzanian president after she accused Kenyan activists of meddling – viral video misleading

Kenya’s William Ruto did not respond to Tanzanian president after she accused Kenyan activists of meddling – viral video misleading  Africa Check

Politics

22 h. ago Kenyan Hotels Hit Hard by Trump Policies as NGOs Cut Bookings

Kenyan Hotels Hit Hard by Trump Policies as NGOs Cut Bookings  The Kenyan Wall Street

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24 h. ago Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash

KISUMU, Kenya June 18 – Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway that also left 15 Moi University students injured. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the Tuesday evening accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a […] The post Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi  Anadolu Ajansı

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