2 d. ago AU Chief warns escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, threat to international peace

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern following reports of an Israeli airstrike on Iran, warning that the situation threatens to further destabilize the already volatile Middle East region. In a statement issued on Thursday, Youssouf condemned the renewed hostilities and called for […] The post AU Chief warns escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, threat to international peace appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Israel Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Kills IRGC Chief in Major Escalation as War Threat Looms

NAIROBI, Kenya June 13 – Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point early Friday after Israel launched a sweeping military offensive on Iranian soil, striking what it described as the “heart” of Iran’s nuclear programme in a dramatic escalation of hostilities. According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), dozens of […] The post Israel Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Kills IRGC Chief in Major Escalation as War Threat Looms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenyans digital privacy is under fresh threat as the government allocates billions to surveillance tools, police operations, and digital monitoring infrastructure with no sign of public consultation or legal safeguards. In the Supplementary Budget are significant increases to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) aimed at expanding state surveillance powers […] The post Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Australia issues travel advisory, warns of terror threat in Kenya

Australia issues travel advisory, warns of terror threat in Kenya  Citizen Digital

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1 week ago Australia Issues New Travel Advisory For Kenya Warning Of Regional Instability, Protest Disruptions, And Border Security Threats

Australia Issues New Travel Advisory For Kenya Warning Of Regional Instability, Protest Disruptions, And Border Security Threats  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Opinion| Kenya’s approach confirms opposition politics not an existential threat

Opinion| Kenya’s approach confirms opposition politics not an existential threat  Radio Tamazuj

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2 w. ago Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason”

A Kenyan citizen has taken legal action to compel the government to conduct the next General Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, claiming this is the constitutionally mandated date under the 2010 Constitution. Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, filed the petition at the Milimani High Court, warning that failing to hold the election on that date would violate multiple provisions of the Constitution — including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1). Voter Rights at Risk Mangla argues that Kenya faces a real threat of constitutional violations if authorities do not act promptly to prepare for the 2026 polls. “Time is running out because the nation has only The post Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals

Kenya’s public finance management has come under sharp scrutiny after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposed major asset documentation failures totaling Ksh413.2 billion across 26 government ministries, departments, and agencies. In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Gathungu revealed that widespread inaccuracies in fixed asset registers continue to hinder transparency and accountability in public institutions. The audit highlights glaring omissions, including missing school records, unvalued vehicles, and land parcels lacking descriptions, locations, or proof of ownership. Accounting Transition in Jeopardy These deficiencies pose a significant threat as Kenya prepares to transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting standards. The National Treasury has already directed all government entities, including counties, to implement International Public The post Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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