61 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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61 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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63 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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2 d. ago Ruto hails Washington engagement with Trump as watershed moment

President William Ruto described his Washington talks with US President Donald Trump as a watershed moment. The visit secured a historic $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework boosting healthcare, investment, and security collaboration.

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2 d. ago Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks

Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks  Nilepost News

Politics

3 d. ago Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday inspected a series of newly upgraded roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa, signalling continued momentum in the county’s plan to rehabilitate road networks across all 85 wards. The improvements include the resurfacing and drainage upgrades of Likoni Lane, Durham Road, and Gichugu Road, alongside sections […] The post Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward-by-Ward Infrastructure Overhaul appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Concorde's unforgettable landing in Kenya became a historic moment for aviation fans across Africa

Concorde's unforgettable landing in Kenya became a historic moment for aviation fans across Africa  supercarblondie.com

Sport

4 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago OPINION: Africa’s Moment is Now: Let us not be defined by our challenges

By John Mbadi In many ways, Kenya continues to enjoy a coveted position at the table of African intellectual and policy leaders. Just this week, I’ve had the honour of officiating at the opening of the three-day African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Summit 2025. This gathering of brilliant minds, policy architects, and economic visionaries was […] The post OPINION: Africa’s Moment is Now: Let us not be defined by our challenges appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago African Centre of Theology and Canon Law Conference in Kenya Lauded as “truly an important moment”

African Centre of Theology and Canon Law Conference in Kenya Lauded as “truly an important moment”  aciafrica.org

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5 d. ago Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route

The government has officially opened the 66-kilometer Ngong–Suswa highway, marking the end of prolonged delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works that plagued the project for years. In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department of Roads confirmed that the highway, first launched in 2018, is now fully completed and available for public use. The new road creates a vital alternative corridor out of Nairobi through Ngong, helping ease pressure on the heavily congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu and Narok routes. “This road is now complete and open. Motorists can expect a smoother, safer, and more direct connection between Ngong and Suswa,” the The post Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago RwandAir Resumes Direct Flights to Mombasa – Major Boost for Kenya & Rwanda Tourism, Trade, and Regional Connectivity!

RwandAir Resumes Direct Flights to Mombasa – Major Boost for Kenya & Rwanda Tourism, Trade, and Regional Connectivity!  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago NTSA, Police Roll Out Tough Festive Crackdown to Curb Holiday Road Carnage

Transport authorities have urged the public to exercise extra caution on the roads this festive season, even as they roll out tougher patrols, mobile courts, and stronger enforcement designed to curb the annual spike in December accidents. Matatu operators and safety agencies are already warning of rising cases of reckless driving, driver fatigue, poorly maintained vehicles, and general indiscipline along major highways. To address these concerns, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police Service have confirmed the deployment of more officers to ensure strict compliance with traffic laws. NTSA director of road safety Andrew Kiplagat stated The post NTSA, Police Roll Out Tough Festive Crackdown to Curb Holiday Road Carnage appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

6 d. ago Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’

Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan man who spent more than a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia before narrowly escaping execution, says he had already accepted that he might never return home, until Kenyans and well-wishers stepped in to save his life. Munyakho spoke at Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki’s office in Ganjoni, where he and his mother, veteran journalist Dorothy Kweyu, visited to express their gratitude for the senator’s critical role in securing his release. He said he stayed calm throughout his years behind bars, trusting that his fate was in God’s hands. “I believe my going there had already The post Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Kenya's 'Truck Mama', Uganda's 'Mad Bounty and the Midnight Gun' and More East African Projects Head to the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival and the Souk Project Market

Kenya's 'Truck Mama', Uganda's 'Mad Bounty and the Midnight Gun' and More East African Projects Head to the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival and the Souk Project Market  Sinema Focus

Culture

6 d. ago SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 2-Kenya Railways has announced the addition of a new Madaraka Express Passenger train to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel along the Nairobi–Mombasa route. The extra train will operate daily from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, a period when passenger numbers traditionally rise sharply as Kenyans travel for Christmas, New […] The post SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago In Kenya, women motorcycle riders break stereotypes on the road

In Kenya, women motorcycle riders break stereotypes on the road  africanews.com

Sport

7 d. ago Kenya’s New Culinary Tourism Strategy: A Flavorful Journey Through the Heart of Nairobi, Mombasa, and Beyond

Kenya’s New Culinary Tourism Strategy: A Flavorful Journey Through the Heart of Nairobi, Mombasa, and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Kenya Turns to Culinary Tourism to Capture Share of Trillion

Kenya Turns to Culinary Tourism to Capture Share of Trillion-Shilling Global Market  Capitalfm.co.ke

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8 d. ago Police Bust Diani Counterfeit Ring, Seize KSh1.7 Million in Fake Cash

A covert police sting in Diani has uncovered a major counterfeiting syndicate and led to the arrest of three key suspects believed to be distributing fake money across Mombasa and neighbouring towns. Officers identified the suspects as Fadhili Lawrence, Atemba Lawrence, and Electrine Okwako. Detectives tracked the trio to a hidden operation base in Diani after following strong forensic leads that pointed to the coastal town as a hotspot for the illegal trade. When officers raided the hideout, they recovered KES 1.7 million in counterfeit currency. The fake Ksh1,000 notes were stashed inside a laptop bag decorated with a white The post Police Bust Diani Counterfeit Ring, Seize KSh1.7 Million in Fake Cash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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