2 h. ago Rebecca Miano: Jamhuri Day theme marks new phase in Kenya’s tourism strategy

Rebecca Miano: Jamhuri Day theme marks new phase in Kenya’s tourism strategy  People Daily

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6 h. ago Kenya signs first U.S. aid deal – but can it afford to pay its share?

Kenya signs first U.S. aid deal – but can it afford to pay its share?  Healthbeat

Economics

9 h. ago County Employees to Get Paid Promptly as Summit Sets Strict Salary Deadlines

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 – The National and County Governments Coordinating Summit has issued a landmark resolution aimed at ending delays in the payment of county government employees’ salaries. According to the communiqué issued after the 12th Ordinary Session of the Summit on Wednesday, the National Treasury is now mandated to disburse all personnel emoluments […] The post County Employees to Get Paid Promptly as Summit Sets Strict Salary Deadlines appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago PHOTOS: Haiti Mission Officers Receive Hero’s Welcome, to March in Jamhuri Day Parade

Kenya will formally honour its first contingent of officers returning from the Haiti security mission by having them participate in Friday’s Jamhuri Day parade, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced. The officers arrived back in the country on Tuesday after completing their 18-month tour of duty. They were part of the initial Kenyan team deployed to Haiti in June 2024 under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), which has since been rebranded as the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). A new replacement contingent landed on Sunday and has already taken over operations in the Caribbean nation. According to the The post PHOTOS: Haiti Mission Officers Receive Hero’s Welcome, to March in Jamhuri Day Parade appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

33 h. ago CS Miano Leads KICC Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off 2025 Festive Season

The event, held at the iconic KICC in Nairobi, marked the beginning of a series of festive activities designed to engage families and visitors in celebration.

Politics

35 h. ago CS Miano Pays Tribute to Elephant Conservationist Dr. Ian Douglas

CS Miano highlighted Douglas-Hamilton’s extraordinary impact on wildlife conservation, describing him as a towering figure whose legacy will remain indelible.

Politics

62 h. ago Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees

Parliament has launched investigations into a fast-growing fraud scheme that appears to be targeting retirees moments after they receive their lump-sum pension payments from the government. According to the Senate, the syndicate somehow gains access to pensioners’ confidential banking information, allowing criminals to monitor account activity and drain the funds under mysterious circumstances. Migori Senator Eddy Oketch raised the alarm in the House, warning that criminals seem to be obtaining highly sensitive personal banking details. He said this access enables them to track government disbursements and strike almost immediately after pension payments hit retirees’ accounts. Oketch highlighted a recent case The post Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

62 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

3 d. ago Chinese AI firms build shadow workforce in Kenya using WhatsApp and mobile payments

Chinese AI firms build shadow workforce in Kenya using WhatsApp and mobile payments  the-decoder.com

Economics

3 d. ago Why Kenyans in the U.S. May Soon Pay Ksh5,800 Under New Rules

Why Kenyans in the U.S. May Soon Pay Ksh5,800 Under New Rules  Kenyans.co.ke

Politics

3 d. ago Kenya ordered to pay US$185.69M to KISCOL in land lease dispute

Kenya ordered to pay US$185.69M to KISCOL in land lease dispute  Food Business Africa Magazine

Economics

3 d. ago How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies

Most Australian punters recognise PayID as the simplest way to move money between banks. What many don’t see is that platforms using PayID pokies rely on a far more complex set of fintech standards sitting underneath the surface. PayID is built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), and this system delivers the real-time messaging, verification flows and security layers that gaming operators now use as the backbone of their payment infrastructure. Why PayID Integrated Into Casinos Faster Than Cards PayID entered the gambling space quickly because it works on real-time rails rather than the slow clearing processes tied to cards. The post How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

4 d. 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

Economics

5 d. 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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5 d. ago Nominated MP Joseph Hamisi dies at 56, Wetang’ula says death great loss

The National Assembly mourns the death of Nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi, 56. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praises his humility, professionalism, and dedication to national service. Funeral arrangements will be communicated soon.

Events

6 d. ago Airtel Money Kenya enables SME payments with DTB Till Moja merchants

Airtel Money Kenya enables SME payments with DTB Till Moja merchants  Telecompaper

Economics

6 d. ago “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother

Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during Beryl’s memorial service at the Consolata Shrine, Chizi told mourners that Raila’s passing shattered her mother. She described the relationship between the two as profoundly close and emotionally inseparable. “When Baba passed, the first words out of my mom’s mouth were: ‘There is nothing for The post “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 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

Economics

7 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

Economics

7 d. ago Kenya launches major tea reforms to raise farmer pay to US$0.77/kg by 2027

Kenya launches major tea reforms to raise farmer pay to US$0.77/kg by 2027  Food Business Africa Magazine

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