12 h. ago CS Miano Leads KICC Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off 2025 Festive Season

The event, held at the iconic KICC in Nairobi, marked the beginning of a series of festive activities designed to engage families and visitors in celebration.

Politics

16 h. ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

33 h. ago 'I almost died': MP's harrowing brush with death raises questions about medicines in Kenya

'I almost died': MP's harrowing brush with death raises questions about medicines in Kenya  Daily Nation

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61 h. ago Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya

Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya  Al Jazeera

Events

65 h. ago How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies

Most Australian punters recognise PayID as the simplest way to move money between banks. What many don’t see is that platforms using PayID pokies rely on a far more complex set of fintech standards sitting underneath the surface. PayID is built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), and this system delivers the real-time messaging, verification flows and security layers that gaming operators now use as the backbone of their payment infrastructure. Why PayID Integrated Into Casinos Faster Than Cards PayID entered the gambling space quickly because it works on real-time rails rather than the slow clearing processes tied to cards. The post How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

3 d. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya Mourns Sudden Passing of Nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi

Kenya Mourns Sudden Passing of Nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi  Dawan Africa

Politics

4 d. ago Nominated MP Joseph Hamisi dies at 56, Wetang’ula says death great loss

The National Assembly mourns the death of Nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi, 56. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praises his humility, professionalism, and dedication to national service. Funeral arrangements will be communicated soon.

Events

5 d. ago Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) on Thursday held the 7th Annual Commemorative Service to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The solemn ceremony, hosted at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, brought together senior leaders, serving officers, families […] The post Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

5 d. ago Families in Kenya Urged not to Burden Children in Consecrated Life

Families in Kenya Urged not to Burden Children in Consecrated Life  aciafrica.org

Society

5 d. ago Norah Magero : the Kenyan engineer transforming access to rural healthcare

Norah Magero : the Kenyan engineer transforming access to rural healthcare  Africa News Agency

Politics

5 d. ago “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother

Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during Beryl’s memorial service at the Consolata Shrine, Chizi told mourners that Raila’s passing shattered her mother. She described the relationship between the two as profoundly close and emotionally inseparable. “When Baba passed, the first words out of my mom’s mouth were: ‘There is nothing for The post “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

6 d. ago Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 4-Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. According to a family spokesperson, Wanjau, reportedly fell ill on Sunday while in Machakos, experiencing sudden pain in one of his legs. Relatives took him to hospital the following day. He had been […] The post Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

6 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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7 d. ago Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya

Schneider Electric celebrates milestone anniversaries in Nigeria and Kenya  Engineering News

Politics

7 d. ago Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’

Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan man who spent more than a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia before narrowly escaping execution, says he had already accepted that he might never return home, until Kenyans and well-wishers stepped in to save his life. Munyakho spoke at Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki’s office in Ganjoni, where he and his mother, veteran journalist Dorothy Kweyu, visited to express their gratitude for the senator’s critical role in securing his release. He said he stayed calm throughout his years behind bars, trusting that his fate was in God’s hands. “I believe my going there had already The post Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

8 d. ago EBK Trains KDF Officers on Professional Engineer Registration as Military Expands Role in National Infrastructure

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has conducted a specialized training programme for officers of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on the registration process for Professional Engineers. The move is aimed at strengthening engineering professionalism within the military as its role in national infrastructure continues to expand. During the closing […] The post EBK Trains KDF Officers on Professional Engineer Registration as Military Expands Role in National Infrastructure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

8 d. ago Seven Daystar University Students Freed After CCTV Clears Them in Death of Colleague

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Seven Daystar University students previously linked to the death of a 23-year-old fellow student, Lorna Kathambi Karani, have been released after CCTV footage conclusively showed she fell while attempting to jump between balconies at Harmony Plaza Apartments in Ngara, Nairobi. The new evidence presented at the Milimani Law Courts on […] The post Seven Daystar University Students Freed After CCTV Clears Them in Death of Colleague appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

8 d. ago No Charges for Students as CCTV Reveals How Daystar Student Fell to Her Death

Seven university students who were identified as persons of interest over the mysterious death of their colleague, Lorna Kathambi Karani, have been released after new CCTV footage revealed she fell while attempting to jump between two balconies. The footage, presented during a mention at the Milimani Law Courts, showed that Karani lost her balance and fell as she tried to leap from one balcony to another on the night she died. The revelation significantly shifted the direction of the investigation. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) informed the court that detectives had completed their inquiries and that The post No Charges for Students as CCTV Reveals How Daystar Student Fell to Her Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Woman in Kilimani detained after allegedley pushing boyfriend to his death from 14th floor apartment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – A 48-year-old woman is due in court for allegedly pushing her 25-year-old boyfriend to his death from a 14th floor apartment in Kilimani. Following the incident, the woman slept until she was woken up by her neighbors and police. The victim, identified as Lee Owino, 25, was found sprawled on […] The post Woman in Kilimani detained after allegedley pushing boyfriend to his death from 14th floor apartment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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