7 h. ago India hands over military kit, medical supplies to Nepal Army

Aug 19 — India on Monday handed over military equipment, medical supplies, and trained dogs and horses to the Nepal Army, in a gesture New Delhi framed as deepening defence cooperation ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s first official visit to India, expected next month. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who arrived in Kathmandu […]

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8 h. ago Bangladesh army chief vows to safeguard communal harmony at Janmashtami event

Aug 19  — Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman on Saturday pledged the military’s support for communal harmony as he joined Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, saying the country “belongs to everyone” regardless of faith or background. “All citizens have equal rights,” he said. “You will live in this country without fear. We will always stand by […]

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15 h. ago ‘Lost Generation’: Uthiru Chief targets Gen Zs in corporal punishment push

Speaking Monday during an engagement with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the administrator lamented what he described as a “lost generation” of youth, accusing many Gen Zs of idleness, drug abuse, and defiance of authority.

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17 h. ago Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – A new partnership between Safaricom PLC and the Judiciary has sparked unease among Kenyans, with critics warning that the collaboration could pave the way for state overreach and surveillance disguised as judicial modernization. Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa announced that the telco will support the Judiciary in integrating technology […] The post Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed that, starting yesterday, private insurers will enhance the government scheme by offering additional plans such as overseas medical care, elective procedures, and premium add-ons. The insurers will also co-finance treatment of chronic illnesses through SHA’s Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reached the agreement after he met with Chief Executive Officers of medical insurance companies at Afya House, Nairobi, on The post Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, announced that the government is finalizing a digital application to monitor the productivity of all public servants in Kenya. In an unscheduled early-morning visit at the Eastern Region headquarters in Embu Town, Ruku stated the application would be online by the end of October. He said the platform will track key indicators such as arrival and departure times, leave status, and real-time attendance. The project is designed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency across all government offices. Ruku further stated that the project forms part of a The post CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial independence and risks eroding public confidence in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, the CJ said social […] The post Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass

Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass  aciafrica.org

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4 d. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism  allAfrica.com

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4 d. ago Kahariri urges strong international backing to safeguard gains against Al Shabaab

Gen Kahariri cautioned that the security gap left by the drawdown threatens to destabilise Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa.

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4 d. ago Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said the country is open to hosting some Palestinian refugees from the war-torn Gaza Strip, provided the resettlement is supported by the Government of Israel. Muhoozi — who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son — said in a statement on Friday […] The post Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel-supported scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 -The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer, Kabale Arero, over allegations of favouring members of her ethnic community in staff recruitment at the expense of other marginalised groups. During a session chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, the Committee accused Arero […] The post MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. 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

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5 d. ago KENYA ARMY FORMATION AND CORPS COMMANDERS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING

KENYA ARMY FORMATION AND CORPS COMMANDERS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING  Ministry of Defence – Kenya

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5 d. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. 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.

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6 d. ago Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban

Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban  Forces News

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