4 h. ago Kenya youth stage #MaskFriday in solidarity against police brutality victim Boniface Kariuki

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Kenyan youth are donning face masks as a form of silent protest against police brutality, following the point-blank shooting of a mask vendor by an anti-riot police officer. Popular comedian Eric Omondi says the gesture is a show of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is currently recuperating at Kenyatta National […]

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4 h. ago Chinese Student who raped 10 women In London and China Gets Life Prison Sentence

A Chinese PhD student named by police as “one of the most prolific predators” in the UK has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 24 years. Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese national, drugged and raped three women in London and another seven in China between September 2019 and May 2023. Three of the […] The post Chinese Student who raped 10 women In London and China Gets Life Prison Sentence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Gangland: Painful lessons from the past as Kenyan leaders flirt with goons

Gangland: Painful lessons from the past as Kenyan leaders flirt with goons  Citizen Digital

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6 h. ago Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow

Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow  Daily Nation

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7 h. ago State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – President William Ruto says the government is rolling out a campaign to register every Kenyan and their dependents in Social Health Authority to enhance health planning. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto announced that the exercise will give the national and devolved governments the ability to plan for […] The post State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 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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12 h. ago 'When are you giving us grandchildren?': These Kenyan men said never

'When are you giving us grandchildren?': These Kenyan men said never  Daily Nation

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16 h. ago Kenyan Parliament Speaker reaffirms Kenya’s support for Sahrawi people’s right to self

Kenyan Parliament Speaker reaffirms Kenya’s support for Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and independence  وكالة الأنباء الصحراوية

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22 h. ago Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya

Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya  The New York TimesKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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22 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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25 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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26 h. ago US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has emphasized the importance of continued cooperation, particularly along Kenya’s coastal region. Speaking during a visit to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Mombasa, US DEA Country Attaché Karl Ash reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to future technical partnerships and […] The post US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests

Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests  The Washington Post

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30 h. ago No, Kenyan businessperson and politician Jimi Wanjigi not promoting lucrative ‘investment opportunity’ on Citizen TV

No, Kenyan businessperson and politician Jimi Wanjigi not promoting lucrative ‘investment opportunity’ on Citizen TV  Africa Check

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31 h. ago Kenyan on death row in Vietnam still detained, despite manipulated photo claiming her return

Kenyan on death row in Vietnam still detained, despite manipulated photo claiming her return  Africa Check

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33 h. ago Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law  France 24

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35 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured, The post Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

44 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jun 18- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, requiring him to appear before its investigations team to record a statement in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. A secondary school teacher and blogger, Ojwang was arrested […] The post DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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