5 h. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

16 h. ago Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds

Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds  Action on Armed Violence - AOAV

Events

18 h. ago Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity

Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity  Business Daily

Politics

19 h. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

19 h. ago ‘The Iron Snake’: A stirring theatrical revival of Kenya’s resistance and legacy

‘The Iron Snake’: A stirring theatrical revival of Kenya’s resistance and legacy  Business Daily

Sport

20 h. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

24 h. ago Kenya given exact date to pay millions of CHAN 2024 fines as CAF full report emerges

Kenya given exact date to pay millions of CHAN 2024 fines as CAF full report emerges  MSN

Economics

26 h. ago Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents nursing injuries. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, addressing a community meeting at the Mbeere North Deputy […] The post Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

29 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.

Politics

43 h. ago Top 5 broadband services Kenyans used to access the internet in Q1 2025

Top 5 broadband services Kenyans used to access the internet in Q1 2025  Business Insider Africa

Politics

44 h. ago Komora vows to end turf wars over police payroll as he defends Police Commission nomination

Komora told MPs he intends to draw on his experience at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to navigate complex institutional dynamics and restore stability in the police sector.

Events

45 h. ago British soldiers still paying for sex in Kenya, three years after ban

British soldiers still paying for sex in Kenya, three years after ban  openDemocracy

Events

46 h. ago British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban

British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban  Euronews.com

Politics

51 h. ago CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped in to defuse tensions in Siakago, Mbeere North, after violent clashes between rival groups left several people injured and disrupted business. Touring the troubled town on Tuesday, Ruku condemned the unrest and assured affected traders of government support, including compensation for looted […] The post CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

53 h. ago Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that no public servant should openly oppose the government, calling such conduct both illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking on Monday during the Jukwaa la Usalama Narok chapter, Murkomen stressed that public officers must respect the administration in power, regardless of their personal political opinions. “Hakuna chief, or Assistant Chief, or a police officer, atapatikana akiongea mambo against the government of the day. Hakuna. It is illegal and unconstitutional,” he said. The Interior CS maintained that political activism and partisan sloganeering have no place in public service. “Tukipata police officer anatusi rais, anaimba slogans za The post Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

3 d. ago Kenya’s HoneyCoin raises $4.9 million to expand stablecoin cross

Kenya’s HoneyCoin raises $4.9 million to expand stablecoin cross-border payments into new markets  TechCabal

Politics

3 d. ago Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival

Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has strongly condemned the assault on content creator Bella Comedy during the Kutit Festival at the Carnivore Grounds over the weekend. “I have watched a deeply disturbing video of the incident. We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, any act of violence, harassment, or assault against women and girls,” said the CS. Cheptumo noted that such actions are criminal and also absolute contraventions of the constitutional fundamental rights and freedoms. “Such acts are not only criminal but also a direct violation of the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in our The post Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

3 d. ago CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects

The government has urged Parliament to approve a fresh proposal that seeks to introduce a national tolling policy to fund road development through a “user pay charges” strategy. The authorities argue that the move is needed to address budget deficits and offer a long-term means of funding the infrastructure. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that when approved, the plan will prioritise major highways for tolling, remit revenue realized to road upkeep, and hold high levels of accountability in managing funds. He said the policy aims to maximise revenue from toll The post CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

4 d. ago Kiambu Leaders Rally Behind Ruto, Vow to Prioritize Development Over Politics

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has assured President William Ruto that the county remains committed to focusing on big development projects over the ongoing politics of the Mt. Kenya region. The governor made the remarks on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while hosting President Ruto for a worship service at PCEA Joshua Matenjwa Church in Limuru Town. “In this county we have our agenda clear-cut. Unlike others, we decided to reduce the volume of politicking to zero so that we can have a conducive environment for meaningful work. That is the mood here. This is the criteria to know those working and The post Kiambu Leaders Rally Behind Ruto, Vow to Prioritize Development Over Politics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

4 d. ago Governor Nyong’o Urges Ruto to Rein in Bnbs Over Rising Femicide Cases

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged President William Ruto to step in and control the rapid growth of low-budget, short-stay facility centers in Kenya. The facilities, popularly known as bnbs, are rapidly replacing traditional hotels as customers opt to lodge in them due to their low prices. Typically, a bnb is a rented, fully equipped home with minimal amenities, where guests pay only for the stay and have the option to cook their own meals. However, Nyong’o warns that these spaces have increasingly become hotspots linked to femicide cases. Speaking at the funeral of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo, Kisumu The post Governor Nyong’o Urges Ruto to Rein in Bnbs Over Rising Femicide Cases appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics