15 h. ago Maasai Morans swap spears for footballs in fight to protect lions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — A thrilling showdown unfolded this weekend as four top teams from the greater Amboseli landscape—Rombo, Kuku, Eselenkei, and ALOCA—competed in the finals of the 2025 Maasai Football League. Beyond the goals and celebrations, the rapidly growing community sports initiative is driving a remarkable shift in attitudes toward wildlife and conservation. […] The post Maasai Morans swap spears for footballs in fight to protect lions appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Soldiers in Benin announced on national television on Sunday that they have seized power and ousted President Patrice Talon. According to the BBC, the military declared the suspension of the constitution and the closure of all land borders and the country’s airspace. Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal was named head of a […] The post Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago AUSSOM roots for coordinated global support at Doha Forum 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) took centre stage at the Doha Forum on Sunday as global leaders discussed stronger coordination of international security assistance to Somalia. The session, titled “Coordinating International Security Assistance to Somalia,” is part of the Doha Forum 2025 — a global […] The post AUSSOM roots for coordinated global support at Doha Forum 2025 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago Why Wanyore coach is grateful for Christmas break ahead of tough Kenya Cup run

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19 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. 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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34 h. ago Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive

Dec 6 – A government-commissioned white paper has concluded that the Awami League’s flagship Digital Bangladesh agenda functioned largely as “an architecture of political slogan” rather than a coherent national digital strategy. According to the report, the widely promoted vision of technological modernisation and a digitally empowered citizenry operated as a fragile façade, weakened by […] The post Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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34 h. ago Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses

Dec 6 – Dozens of Pakistani truck drivers transporting goods to Afghanistan have been stranded for weeks at major border crossings, caught in an escalating standoff between Islamabad and Kabul that has crippled regional trade. The closure of key trade routes has left hundreds of vehicles parked at crossing points where drivers, deprived of food, […] The post Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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36 h. ago ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – A sombre gathering at the burial of Beryl Odinga turned into a moment of emotional reflection on family, grief and political succession, as Ida Odinga delivered a firm message to political actors seeking to draw the mourning Odinga family into the 2027 alliances. Speaking after moving tributes from family members, […] The post ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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36 h. ago ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga has reaffirmed that there is “no vacuum” in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to remain united as the Odinga family endures an emotionally devastating period marked by the loss of two close relatives in just one month. Speaking during the burial of his […] The post ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago Dr. Joyce Kithure urges African women to lead change at FLAIR Gala in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — Deputy President’s spouse, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has urged African women to continue pushing for recognition and inclusion in efforts to build a stronger and more prosperous continent. Kithure said Africa cannot afford to overlook the contributions of women who play a central role in its development. “Across Africa, women have […] The post Dr. Joyce Kithure urges African women to lead change at FLAIR Gala in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Macron made the remarks while delivering a speech on Friday at Sichuan University in Chengdu […] The post China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Taita Taveta MP Basil Criticos as Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), ending his two-year tenure at the helm of the state agency. The decision was announced through a Gazette Notice dated December 5, 2025, which also removed board […] The post President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Kenyans in Tanzania urged to ‘shelter in place’ ahead of December 9 protests

The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam urges Kenyans in Tanzania to shelter in place and avoid protest areas amid potential unrest on December 9 following the disputed October 29 elections.

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42 h. ago ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the Odinga family’s decision to bury his younger sister, Beryl Odinga, at their Kang’o Ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, a move that has elicited mixed reactions within the Luo community. Oburu maintained that the decision honours both evolving cultural realities and the wishes […] The post ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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44 h. ago DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a week-long regional training aimed at bolstering Africa’s capacity to confront the fast-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency-enabled crime. The five-day Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Crime Investigations Course, hosted at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators from more than ten […] The post DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto-enabled crime appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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44 h. ago The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City

KISUMU, Kenya Dec 6 – It’s lunch hour, the over 1200 workers at Lumumba Affordable Housing Project gather outside for a quick lunch. There are over 10 serving points maned by different ‘Mathe wa Food’ as the workers fondly refer to them. This is replicated everyday as the Project gathers momentum towards its completion slated […] The post The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Commonwealth has issued its strongest rebuke to Tanzania in years, effectively placing the East African nation on probation and subjecting it to a series of mandatory political and human rights reforms. The move, announced Friday in the Concluding Statement of the 71st Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting, marks […] The post Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — A senior police officer serving at Vigilance House has died after collapsing at his home in Chesumei, Nandi County. According to a police report filed at Kapsabet Police Station, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur collapsed at around 5am on Saturday at his residence in Kabutie Village, Kapng’etuny Location. […] The post Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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46 h. ago EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — Nairobi this week became the focal point of a major regional push to strengthen maritime security across the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean, as the European Union concluded the inaugural EU Maritime Security Week. Held from December 2 to 5, the gathering brought together […] The post EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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