52 m. ago Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co

Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co-funded by Donald Trump's US  Le Monde.fr

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6 h. ago Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies

NAIROBI, Kenya — Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has raised alarm over what he has termed as persistent threats to the independence and effectiveness of Kenya’s accountability institutions, citing inadequate funding, weak implementation of recommendations and growing political interference. Omondi, who chairs the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), spoke Monday during the release […] The post Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago The politics and perils of relaxing vetting for IDs in Northern Kenya

The politics and perils of relaxing vetting for IDs in Northern Kenya  standardmedia.co.ke

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17 h. ago Transparency International highlights People’s Audit to expose Kenya’s hidden debt crisis

Transparency International highlights People’s Audit to expose Kenya’s hidden debt crisis  People Daily

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17 h. ago Arati, Barasa Tie for Top Position in Politrack Africa County Governance Index

Arati and Barasa, both first-term governors, were lauded for consistent progress in infrastructure expansion, prudent fiscal management, and improved social services.

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18 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has sounded the alarm over what he termed a dangerous rise of “super agents” who allegedly disrupted the November 27 by-elections through intimidation, violence and unlawful interference in the electoral process. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting, Ethekon said the commission […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video

Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video  Africa Check

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19 h. ago Gender Based Violence in Kenya: How a national crisis is undermining Social Sustainability

Gender Based Violence in Kenya: How a national crisis is undermining Social Sustainability  Africa Sustainability Matters

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23 h. ago “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that the 2027 General Election may not resemble a normal democratic contest if current governance and political patterns continue. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, December 6, during the Lower Eastern Advocates Forum end-of-year celebrations in Machakos County. The event, which started at 6pm and ran past midnight, brought together judges, magistrates, advocates, and regional leaders including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior. “This country is in a revolutionary mode. What you are going to see next time isn’t a normal election,” Kalonzo said. Claims of Flawed By-Elections and The post “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by Opposition leaders regarding the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, insisting the government has already acted on key recommendations. Speaking on Sunday, Wandayi pushed back against remarks made at the burial of Beryl Odinga, where several political figures alleged that the government had ignored the NADCO proposals. He argued that the statements were not only inaccurate but also risked misleading Kenyans. “A number of our political friends who have walked with us in the past came to condole with us, notably Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former CS Eugene The post Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago Ukraine war: Crisis of Kenyans being lured into Russia’s frontline

Ukraine war: Crisis of Kenyans being lured into Russia’s frontline  Daily Nation

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30 h. ago Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp

Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp  standardmedia.co.ke

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39 h. ago Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report

Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report  the-star.co.ke

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40 h. ago OPINION: ODM at a Crossroads — The Unravelling of Kenya’s Most Consequential Political

ODM and its traditional strongholds are undergoing the most consequential political shift in two decades. What was once a monolithic voting bloc, extending far beyond its bedrock of Nyanza, is now on the brink of fracturing into a mosaic of smaller, fluid and harder-to-galvanise constituencies. The party’s embrace of the so-called broad-based government (BBG) has […] The post OPINION: ODM at a Crossroads — The Unravelling of Kenya’s Most Consequential Political appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 h. ago The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis

The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis  Daily Nation

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46 h. ago BWIRE: Poverty is the silent enemy fuelling Kenya’s political chaos

BWIRE: Poverty is the silent enemy fuelling Kenya’s political chaos  the-star.co.ke

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57 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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57 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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57 h. ago Mt Kenya UDA youth declare Kindiki their political voice, urge end to factional politics

Mt Kenya UDA youth declare Kindiki their political voice, urge end to factional politics  the-star.co.ke

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59 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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