6 h. ago Call to Rename Juja Road After Legendary Broadcaster Leonard Mbotela Gains Momentum

A motion currently before the Nairobi County Assembly is calling for Juja Road to be renamed after the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela, one of Kenya’s most iconic broadcasters, in recognition of his immense contributions to media, patriotism, and national unity. The motion, tabled by Kiamaiko Ward MCA Joseph Ndung’u, urges the County Executive to initiate the official renaming process. Ndung’u grounded his proposal in the Constitution, which mandates counties to oversee functions related to transport and public roads. “Article 186(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and Paragraph 5 of the Fourth Schedule of the same Constitution, provide for transport The post Call to Rename Juja Road After Legendary Broadcaster Leonard Mbotela Gains Momentum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County

KISII, Kenya Jun 19 – Two people have died in a road accident, and 19 others were injured at Daraja Moja along the Kisii-Keroka Highway. The accident involved two matatus that were both heading toward Kisii town. One vehicle reportedly rear-ended the other, causing both to overturn and land in a ditch. Witnesses said the […] The post Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago Why Trump Could Gain More Influence in Kenya in Looming Appointment

Why Trump Could Gain More Influence in Kenya in Looming Appointment  Kenyans.co.ke

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49 h. ago Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash  BBC

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51 h. ago Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash

KISUMU, Kenya June 18 – Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway that also left 15 Moi University students injured. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the Tuesday evening accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a […] The post Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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54 h. ago Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash

Renowned Kenyan televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has tragically died following a road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu – Bondo highway. The incident involved three vehicles: Deya’s Toyota Noah, a Moi University bus, and a Siaya County government vehicle. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, preliminary police reports indicate that Deya lost control of his vehicle, veering into the path of the university bus. In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, the bus swerved and overturned, after which Deya’s vehicle collided with the county government vehicle. “Deya died on the spot. Two passengers in his The post Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains

KISUMU, Kenya, Jun 15 – Politicians in the country have been warned against using the untimely death of blogger Albert Ojwang in a police cell to advance their political interests. Principal Secretary Ministry of Interior and National Coordination Raymond Omollo says it is unfortunate that politicians have turned the death into a political duel. Omollo […] The post PS Omollo urges politicians not to use Albert Ojwang’s death for personal gains appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Bodies Of 5 Keralites Who Died In Kenya Road Accident Flown Back

Bodies Of 5 Keralites Who Died In Kenya Road Accident Flown Back  ABP Live English

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5 d. ago Mortal remains of 5 Keralites who died in Kenyan road mishap reach state | Latest News India

Mortal remains of 5 Keralites who died in Kenyan road mishap reach state | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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5 d. ago Kenya road accident: Bodies of five Malayalees to be brought on Sunday

Kenya road accident: Bodies of five Malayalees to be brought on Sunday  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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6 d. ago ODPP Withdraws Car Theft Case Against Popular Nairobi Car Dealer Francis Ng’ang’a

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn a car theft case against prominent Nairobi car dealer and proprietor of Valley Road Motors, Francis Ng’ang’a, his son Brandon Njoroge Ng’ang’a, and their alleged accomplice Robert Bundi Mugaa. The case was formally withdrawn at the Makadara Law Courts under […] The post ODPP Withdraws Car Theft Case Against Popular Nairobi Car Dealer Francis Ng’ang’a appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed an allocation of Sh217.3 billion for road development in the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding the country’s transport infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth. While presenting the national budget in Parliament, Mbadi said the investment targets improvements across […] The post Mbadi Proposes Sh217.3bn for Roads in Push to Expand Transport Infrastructure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago (WATCH) Kenya Receives Over 6mn Doses of TB and Polio Vaccines

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday flagged off a major consignment of life-saving vaccines, signalling renewed momentum in Kenya’s child immunisation programme. The country has received over six million doses—3 million of the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which protects against tuberculosis, and 3.2 million doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). The post (WATCH) Kenya Receives Over 6mn Doses of TB and Polio Vaccines appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Another One: Nonini Threatens Car Dealer With Lawsuit Over ‘Goliath wa Bungoma’ Skit

Hip-hop star Hubert “Nonini” Nakitare has fired a fresh legal warning shot, accusing luxury car dealer Carstore Hub Limited of lifting his 2009 hit Kadhaa for an online advert fronted by TikTok sensation “Goliath wa Bungoma”. In a 10 June demand letter, his advocate James T. Makori says the dealership synchronized the track with a 31 May promo video “for its own capitalistic gain” without securing a synchronization licence, a move the rapper calls a clear copyright breach. The claim revives memories of Nonini’s landmark court victory last year, when a Nairobi magistrate awarded him up to KSh 4 million The post Another One: Nonini Threatens Car Dealer With Lawsuit Over ‘Goliath wa Bungoma’ Skit appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago World Bank Data Reveals Stark Contrast Between India and Pakistan in Fight Against Poverty

June 11 – The latest data released by the World Bank reveals a striking contrast between India and Pakistan—two neighbours with a shared colonial past but vastly different trajectories in poverty reduction and economic management. Over the past 15 years, India has recorded significant gains in lifting its citizens out of extreme poverty, while Pakistan […]

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8 d. ago Kenya And Tyler Perry Studios Launch Groundbreaking Creative Economy Initiative

Kenya And Tyler Perry Studios Launch Groundbreaking Creative Economy Initiative  Broadcast Media Africa

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9 d. ago Five Indian Nationals from Qatar killed in a road accident in Kenya

Five Indian Nationals from Qatar killed in a road accident in Kenya  The Economic Times

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9 d. ago 5 Keralites Among 6 Tourists Killed In Road Accident In Kenya

5 Keralites Among 6 Tourists Killed In Road Accident In Kenya  ETV Bharat

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9 d. ago Man Dies in Naivasha After a Giraffe Kick, as Villagers Decry Delayed Compensation

A late-night ride turned tragic for 28-year-old boda boda operator Emmanuel Ekeno after a giraffe knocked him off his motorcycle on June 6 along a rural stretch of road near Kasarani, Naivasha North constituency. He died on the spot, becoming the first local fatality linked to a giraffe even as residents grapple with a string of earlier hippo and buffalo assaults. Emmanuel was seemingly kicked multiple times, including ramming him against the tarmac. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) dispatched rangers to restrain the giraffe so police could collect Emmanuel’s body, but neighbours say help came too late. “Tulijua ni huyo The post Man Dies in Naivasha After a Giraffe Kick, as Villagers Decry Delayed Compensation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Fred Machoka Demands KSh 60 Million in Lawsuit Against Alai for Facebook Defamation

Veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka has filed a KSh 60 million defamation lawsuit against former blogger and Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, accusing him of publishing false and malicious statements on Facebook that allegedly damaged his reputation. Machoka, famous for hosting the iconic Roga Roga show, filed the suit through his lawyer Danstan Omari. He claims Alai’s post falsely accused him of being HIV positive, mentally unstable, and ethnically biased, allegations Machoka says are not only untrue but also meant to smear his name publicly. The controversial Facebook post appeared on Alai’s verified page and tagged Machoka’s official profile. It read The post Fred Machoka Demands KSh 60 Million in Lawsuit Against Alai for Facebook Defamation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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