2 h. 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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3 h. ago Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close

Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close  Daily Nation

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6 h. 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.

Culture

7 h. ago Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking

Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking  Daily Nation

Events

17 h. ago Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test

Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test  LADbible

Politics

18 h. ago Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town

Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town  allAfrica.com

Events

19 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

20 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

20 h. ago Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits

Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits  Daily Nation

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20 h. ago US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church

US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church  News24

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22 h. ago South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry

South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry  The Kenyan Wall Street

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23 h. ago The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025

The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025  KenyanVibe

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24 h. ago EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a police officer attached to Sarangombe Police Post on allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a defilement case. According to the anti-graft agency, Police Constable Philip Ochieng Adongo allegedly demanded Sh4,000 from a complainant as an […] The post EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

25 h. ago Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp  Radio Tamazuj

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27 h. ago Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents nursing injuries. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, addressing a community meeting at the Mbeere North Deputy […] The post Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

28 h. ago Mudavadi meets religious leaders from Malava, urges them to preach peace

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasized on the need for political and religious leaders to work together in transforming the nation. Mudavadi noted the importance of such collaborations in fostering national unity, peace and stability. He described religious and interfaith organizations as pillars of promoting national cohesion. “We should […] The post Mudavadi meets religious leaders from Malava, urges them to preach peace appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

30 h. ago Homa Bay’s Big Leap: Governor Wanga Credits Ruto for Historic Development Boom

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga praised President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza regime for scaling up development of the county’s infrastructure. Speaking on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the ongoing Devolution Conference, Governor Wanga credited the progress to a strong national–county relationship. She referred to the establishment of a broad-based government as a milestone that ushered in revolutionary programs in the region. She emphasized that the collaboration flourished despite Homa Bay not voting for Ruto in the past General Election. “I want to thank you for your partnership in transforming Homa Bay to make it worthy of hosting this conference. When The post Homa Bay’s Big Leap: Governor Wanga Credits Ruto for Historic Development Boom appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

30 h. ago Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown

The government has confirmed six official fan zones will be set up across Nairobi for Harambee Stars’ final Group A clash against Zambia at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday, August 17. This after Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya directed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to create designated areas for ticketless fans, a move aimed at reducing congestion at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cut the stadium’s capacity by 40 percent, limiting attendance to 27,000 due to security concerns. CS Mvurya said the fan zones were confirmed after The post Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

30 h. ago HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has partnered with the Ministry of Public Service to launch a new low-interest loan aimed at helping civil servants advance their education and professional skills. In a statement on Wednesday, August 13, HELB announced that the Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund (TRF) is open to employees in the National Government, County Governments, the National Police Service, and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Under the scheme, eligible civil servants can apply for funding to pursue certificate, diploma, higher national diploma, master’s, PhD, and professional courses at recognised universities and training institutions within Kenya. HELB highlighted The post HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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38 h. ago CAF Fines Morocco $5,000 Over Player Conduct in CHAN Match vs Kenya

CAF Fines Morocco $5,000 Over Player Conduct in CHAN Match vs Kenya  Barlaman Today

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