8 h. ago Matiang’i Slams Govt Over Gachagua Threats: “Things Only Become Criminal When Rigathi Speaks”

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i came to the defense of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, backing his claims of widespread looting within the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with opposition leaders ahead of Gachagua’s return from the United States, Matiang’i accused the government of persecuting the former Deputy President for simply speaking the truth. He insisted that Gachagua’s concerns had been validated by reports from two international publications. “What is happening here is looting, it’s not corruption. Massive looting of the country is happening, and we are just watching, but we should The post Matiang’i Slams Govt Over Gachagua Threats: “Things Only Become Criminal When Rigathi Speaks” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago Govt Seeks Ksh 64B from Diaspora Bond, Kenya in Trade Talks with US, Japan Eyes Free Deal with Kenya

Govt Seeks Ksh 64B from Diaspora Bond, Kenya in Trade Talks with US, Japan Eyes Free Deal with Kenya  The Kenya Times

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25 h. ago Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya

NYERI, Kenya, Aug 19 — A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots. Opposition MPs have condemned the proposed compensation, calling it hypocritical. They argue that the government must first acknowledge and apologize for the actions of […] The post Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is sufficient. Muturi, who also served as a National Assembly Speaker, argued that what is needed is the full implementation of the law rather than […] The post Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed that, starting yesterday, private insurers will enhance the government scheme by offering additional plans such as overseas medical care, elective procedures, and premium add-ons. The insurers will also co-finance treatment of chronic illnesses through SHA’s Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reached the agreement after he met with Chief Executive Officers of medical insurance companies at Afya House, Nairobi, on The post Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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56 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago CS Duale wants govt compensation extended to victims of past atrocities in Northeastern

Duale underscored the need for the process to be all-inclusive.

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4 d. ago Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 16 – Coptic roundabout in Mamboleo, Kisumu has been dug out by unknown people following cases of road accidents in the area. This follows calls on the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to remove the roundabout for a new design to stop the senseless deaths on the road. The latest victims of […] The post Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 15 – The government has disbursed Sh4 million to cater for the burial of 26 accident victims in Nyakach Sub County over the weekend. Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworia says the commitment that was made to the affected families has now been actualized. “I have received Sh4.4million from Principal Secretary for interior […] The post Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism  allAfrica.com

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5 d. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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5 d. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts'

Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts' - Govt  allAfrica.com

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6 d. 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.

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6 d. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped in to defuse tensions in Siakago, Mbeere North, after violent clashes between rival groups left several people injured and disrupted business. Touring the troubled town on Tuesday, Ruku condemned the unrest and assured affected traders of government support, including compensation for looted […] The post CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appealed to Kenyans without tickets for Sunday’s Harambee Stars match against Zambia to stay away from Kasarani Stadium, warning that breaching Confederation of African Football (CAF) crowd limits could trigger security risks and attract further penalties. Murkomen said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja […] The post Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars-Zambia Clash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that no public servant should openly oppose the government, calling such conduct both illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking on Monday during the Jukwaa la Usalama Narok chapter, Murkomen stressed that public officers must respect the administration in power, regardless of their personal political opinions. “Hakuna chief, or Assistant Chief, or a police officer, atapatikana akiongea mambo against the government of the day. Hakuna. It is illegal and unconstitutional,” he said. The Interior CS maintained that political activism and partisan sloganeering have no place in public service. “Tukipata police officer anatusi rais, anaimba slogans za The post Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine

Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine  Peoples Dispatch

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