2 h. ago Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation

Benin’s president has appeared on television to reassure citizens of the West African nation that the situation was now “totally under control” following an attempted coup earlier in the day. “I would like to commend the sense of duty demonstrated by our army and its leaders, who have remained loyal to the nation,” Patrice Talon […] The post Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Pressure on Kenya as African Court orders immediate implementation of 2017 Ogiek ruling

Pressure on Kenya as African Court orders immediate implementation of 2017 Ogiek ruling  the-star.co.ke

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18 h. ago Why court ordered government to pay sugar investor Sh24 billion in damages

Why court ordered government to pay sugar investor Sh24 billion in damages  Daily Nation

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41 h. ago 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake

𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake-up as the Sh5.8 billion Lumumba Affordable Housing Project, one of the largest in the Nyanza region nears completion,  facebook.com

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46 h. ago Ndhiwa Court jails 2 men for 10 years each over transformer vandalism

The Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison or a Sh5 million fine each for vandalising electricity infrastructure, following joint investigations by Kenya Power and law enforcement agencies.

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64 h. ago Putin says Russia ready to supply ‘uninterrupted’ fuel to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to provide “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India, as Delhi faces pressure from the US to stop buying Russian oil. Putin, speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, questioned earlier why India should be punished for buying oil when the US itself buys nuclear […] The post Putin says Russia ready to supply ‘uninterrupted’ fuel to India appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 h. ago Court Dismisses Petition to Oust Isiolo Governor Over Alleged Party Defection

The judges noted that no evidence was tendered to show formal communication of defection to either UDA, Jubilee, or the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

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2 d. ago Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) on Thursday held the 7th Annual Commemorative Service to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The solemn ceremony, hosted at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, brought together senior leaders, serving officers, families […] The post Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Trump's Goodies for Kenya as US Body Swaps Ksh129 Billion Debt for Relief Food

Trump's Goodies for Kenya as US Body Swaps Ksh129 Billion Debt for Relief Food  LinkedIn

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3 d. ago Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga on Thursday handed over a set of key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate, marking a major milestone as the government prepares for the second phase handover of 5,000 newly completed affordable housing units. Speaking during the handover ceremony, PS Hinga emphasized that the programme’s focus extends beyond housing construction to ensuring residents enjoy a complete and convenient living environment. “The facilities here including schools, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and the police post are designed to make the estate a fully self-sufficient, thriving community and improve the The post Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Mbadi: How Kenya Plans to Spend the Ksh244.5B Safaricom Stake Windfall

The government plans to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group Limited for Ksh.244.5 billion, the telco has announced. The stake, equivalent to 6,009,814,200 ordinary shares priced at Ksh.34 each, will reduce the State’s ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 20%. In addition to acquiring the government’s stake, Vodacom will buy a 5% interest from Vodafone International Holdings, raising its total shareholding in Safaricom from 35% to 55%. This gives Vodacom majority control for the first time since Safaricom’s listing in 2008. The government share acquisition links to an internal reorganisation where Vodacom will acquire Vodafone International Holdings The post Mbadi: How Kenya Plans to Spend the Ksh244.5B Safaricom Stake Windfall appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements

Silver attracts investors who want exposure to a metal that sits between industrial use and traditional store of value. Like other commodities, it responds to economic data, interest rates, changes in supply and demand, and investor sentiment. Silver prices can move quickly because the market is smaller than gold and more sensitive to changes in manufacturing trends. 2025 has been a particularly notable year, with silver’s price doubling over the last 12 months. Global economy Silver responds to broad economic shifts. When growth expectations rise, factories usually increase production of electronics, medical equipment, and solar technology. All of these use The post What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Two petitioners have moved to court seeking orders to compel Kenyatta University Chancellor, Professor Paul Kuria, to proceed on leave pending investigations into his administration over the past six months. The aggrieved petitioners, claim that the Chancellor – who is expected to vacate office in two months – has interfered […] The post Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago African Court orders Kenya to pay the Ogiek People USD 1.3 million/

African Court orders Kenya to pay the Ogiek People USD 1.3 million/- and let them keep their Mau Forest abode  The Tanzania Times

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3 d. ago African court orders Kenya to pay $1.21 million to Ogiek community

African court orders Kenya to pay $1.21 million to Ogiek community  thecitizen.co.tz

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3 d. ago Chinese courts step up efforts to curb private sector corruption

BEIJING, China, Dec 4 — In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and entrepreneurs, Chinese courts have intensified the fight against corruption within the private sector, an official from China’s top court said. Wang Chuang, chief judge of the Supreme People’s Court’s Second Civil Division, revealed at a news conference on […] The post Chinese courts step up efforts to curb private sector corruption appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – A London court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit by SportPesa shareholder and former chair Paul Wanderi Ndung’u, ruling that his claims of fraud, conspiracy and unlawful dilution of his stake in SportPesa Global Holdings Limited (SPGHL) were unfounded. In a 190-page judgment delivered on 18 November 2025 in the case […] The post London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago HELB affirms compliance to in duplum rule amid loan balance concerns

HELB has clarified that it fully complies with the in duplum rule following public concerns over rising loan balances. A 2022 High Court ruling caps interest and penalties at the principal amount.

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