76 m. ago Court throws out criminal charges against activist Rose Njeri

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 20 – A Nairobi Court has thrown out two criminal charges against activist Rose Njeri over an anti-finance bill website. Trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo said the charges as framed by the state against the Activist did not disclose an offence. He further pointed out that the charge sheet was defective and did […] The post Court throws out criminal charges against activist Rose Njeri appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Kenya's Labour CS Mutua issues notice on applications for Youth Fund: "Kazi Majuu"

Kenya's Labour CS Mutua issues notice on applications for Youth Fund: "Kazi Majuu"  MSN

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7 h. ago Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads

President William Ruto is not backing down on his plan to move every shilling of public money through the eCitizen platform. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat in Kajiado on June 19, the Head of State told officials that “all government payments will be done on eCitizen,” and singled out school heads who still issue physical receipts as the next target for enforcement. Ruto argued that digital payments are the surest way to stamp out leakages and blamed resistance on administrators who “have things to hide.” He urged parents to insist on paying fees online and warned that institutions The post Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on K24 TV on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Omtatah painted a bleak picture of Ruto’s leadership, warning that it threatens both Kenya’s democracy and economy. “William Ruto is completely unhinged. He’s making decisions that defy logic and is running the country from his pocket. The budget doesn’t matter anymore,” Omtatah charged. The senator also took issue with Ruto’s recent comments in Lugari, where the President declared The post “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues

Kenya’s long-awaited shot at redemption has arrived. Nearly eight years after losing CHAN 2018 over shoddy stadia, the country will stage the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on 30 August 2025 at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision, confirmed in a fresh Confederation of African Football (CAF) circular on Thursday, completes the venue jigsaw for the tournament co-hosted with Tanzania and Uganda. How the fixtures line up Stage Date Venue City Capacity* Opening match 2 Aug 2025 Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Dar es Salaam 60 000 Group phase 2–23 Aug 2025 See pools below Nairobi, Dar, Kampala, Zanzibar — The post Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Mining is not as good as trading! Bow Miner test: BTC earns $20,000 a day, ETH earns $30,000 a day, and DOGE earns $15,000 a day!

Against the backdrop of rising global inflation and greater volatility in financial markets, the value of Bitcoin as “digital gold” has become increasingly prominent. Its scarcity, decentralization, and anti-inflation capabilities make it an important choice for asset allocation for institutional and individual investors. Bow Miner cloud mining platform, with its low threshold and high flexibility, is becoming an ideal way for ordinary people to participate in Bitcoin mining and obtain long-term returns. Why choose Bow Miner to mine Bitcoin? ✅ Zero threshold start: No hardware investment is required, you can start mining after registration ✅ Fully automatic operation: 7*24 hours The post Mining is not as good as trading! Bow Miner test: BTC earns $20,000 a day, ETH earns $30,000 a day, and DOGE earns $15,000 a day! appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody

A Nairobi court has ordered two police officers to remain in custody for 15 days as investigations continue into the shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask hawker injured during anti-government protests in the city center. Constables Masinde Baraza and Duncan Kiprono are accused of assaulting and shooting Kariuki during the June 17 demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The hawker, who is now fighting for his life in the ICU, was reportedly unarmed and caught up in the chaos. On Thursday, June 19, Milimani Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed that the two officers be detained at Capitol Hill The post Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting

A lawyer representing the two police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during protests in Nairobi has officially withdrawn from the case. Felix Keaton, who had been defending Constables Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, announced on Wednesday that he had stepped down from the high-profile case due to escalating safety concerns for both himself and his family. Keaton revealed that he had received over 1,000 threatening phone calls and text messages from online activists demanding he abandon the case. “I have received over 1,000 messages and calls from Gen Z because of representing a police suspect. As such, The post Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Two Convicted Accomplices Sentenced for Aiding 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel Terror Attack in Nairobi

A court has sentenced two men to 30 years in prison each for their role in the 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel terror attack that left 21 people dead and several others injured. The Kahawa Anti-Terror Court on Thursday convicted 61-year-old madrassa teacher Mohamed Abdi Ali on 14 counts of facilitating a terrorist act. He received 15 years for each count, to run concurrently, along with an additional 15 years for conspiracy to commit a terrorist offense. His co-accused, 22-year-old Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali, was handed two separate 15-year sentences, one for conspiracy and another for facilitating a terrorist act. The The post Two Convicted Accomplices Sentenced for Aiding 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel Terror Attack in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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16 h. ago Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk

Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk  africanews.com

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18 h. ago Kenyan court sentences men for aiding Al Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack

Kenyan court sentences men for aiding Al Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack  Los Angeles Times

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20 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – A Nyeri Court has reinstated Isiolo County Clerk Salad Boru amid feud over plans to oust Governor Abdi Guyo, pending a hearing set for Wednesday next week. The order by Employment and Labor Relations judge Justice Onesmus Makau came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly […] The post Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack

Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack  Reuters

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21 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Governor

The order came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly Service Board.

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22 h. ago 2 suspects convicted over 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack jailed for 30 years

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – The Kahawa Anti-Terror Court has sentenced a 61-year-old madrassa teacher to 30 years’ imprisonment for facilitating a terrorist attack at the Dusit D2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi. Mohamed Abdi Ali was sentenced to 15 years for each of 14 charges of Facilitation of a Terrorist act contrary to Section 9A […] The post 2 suspects convicted over 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack jailed for 30 years appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago High Court suspends National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections

High Court suspends National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections  Daily Nation

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27 h. ago Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert

MIGORI, Kenya, June 19 – A swine flu outbreak has been reported in Awendo Town, Migori County. The County Executive Committee Member for Livestock, Lucas Mosenda, said the town has been placed on high alert to prevent the spread of the flu from pigs to humans. “There are quite a number of pigs roaming the […] The post Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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29 h. 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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31 h. ago OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence

A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam for 15 days as investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang continue. Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, who delivered the ruling, denied Talaam bail, saying the prosecution had presented compelling evidence that justified his continued stay in custody. Ekhubi said the information brought to court showed that releasing Talaam could undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation. He noted that while courts typically require direct evidence of threats or witness interference, the prosecution had already demonstrated serious concerns, including allegations that the crime scene and The post OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago A UN Housing Project in Kenya Promised 100,000 Homes. It Delivered None.

A UN Housing Project in Kenya Promised 100,000 Homes. It Delivered None.  PassBlue

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