9 h. ago Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has doubled down on his commitment to a united Opposition, vowing that the United Opposition coalition will field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the declaration on Sunday during a church service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, where he accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of plotting to divide the Opposition. He maintained that the alleged schemes had collapsed. “I want to assure you that we are steadfast and will remain united in the Opposition. We will liberate this country together,” he said. Claims The post Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis

The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis  Daily Nation

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28 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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50 h. ago Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police

Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police  Channel Africa

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69 h. ago British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know

British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know  Al Jazeera

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2 d. ago Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct

Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct  Jurist.org

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3 d. ago ‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses

‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi has accused Meta of enabling state repression after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania. The activist warned the move shields government abuses from public scrutiny and suppresses dissent ahead of planned anti-government protests. Sarungi, a prominent voice documenting alleged human rights violations, […] The post Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" | Firstpost Africa

Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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3 d. ago Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" & Human Rights Violations | Firstpost Africa

Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" & Human Rights Violations | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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4 d. ago Kenya Kept a Diplomat in His Job Despite Years of Sex Abuse Accusations

Kenya Kept a Diplomat in His Job Despite Years of Sex Abuse Accusations  The New York Times

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4 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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4 d. ago “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated split within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He said these leaders are welcome to join DCP and other parties under the United Opposition umbrella. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to seize control of ODM following the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, a The post “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago British soldiers in Kenya accused of assault and murder over decades

British soldiers in Kenya accused of assault and murder over decades  The Times

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4 d. ago British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya

British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya  The Guardian

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4 d. ago British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya

British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya  The Guardian

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4 d. ago Kenyan Parliamentary Inquiry Accuses British Troops of Sexual Misconduct

Kenyan Parliamentary Inquiry Accuses British Troops of Sexual Misconduct  Sri Lanka Guardian

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4 d. ago Today in Africa — December 3, 2025: RSF Ransom Killings, Kenya vs UK Troops, Donald Trump’s Anti

Today in Africa — December 3, 2025: RSF Ransom Killings, Kenya vs UK Troops, Donald Trump’s Anti-Somali Remarks  OkayAfrica

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