1 hour ago Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily

SEOUL — A fire broke out after an explosion at a thermal power plant in southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday. It was reported to the fire authorities at about 2:43 pm local time (0543 GMT) that the fire broke out with a loud bang at the thermal power plant in Taean, around […] The post Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago Child survival is backsliding: What Gates report means for Kenya

Child survival is backsliding: What Gates report means for Kenya  Daily Nation

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2 h. ago Investigators From Over 10 African Nations Trained in Kenya on Digital Asset Forensics

Investigators From Over 10 African Nations Trained in Kenya on Digital Asset Forensics  Bitcoin.com News

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3 h. ago Iran VP travels to Kenya to participate in UN Environment Assembly

Iran VP travels to Kenya to participate in UN Environment Assembly  IRNA English

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3 h. ago The Safaricom Debate: What Kenya Gains And Risks In The Vodafone Deal

The Safaricom Debate: What Kenya Gains And Risks In The Vodafone Deal  CIO Africa

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3 h. ago Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal

Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal  TechTrendsKE

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3 h. ago Kenya’s Energy Landscape Strengthens as Hydropower Output Surges and Government Expands Renewables to Remote Communities

Kenya’s Energy Landscape Strengthens as Hydropower Output Surges and Government Expands Renewables to Remote Communities  Dawan Africa

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3 h. ago Kenya–US Health Pact to Trigger Major KEMSA Overhaul and Fast

The new agreement requires the introduction of strict digital tracking and security systems as part of a phased transition of US-funded health commodities.

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3 h. ago KNCHR MUST NOW LEAD COMPENSATION FOR POLICE BRUTALITY VICTIMS

KNCHR MUST NOW LEAD COMPENSATION FOR POLICE BRUTALITY VICTIMS  Amnesty Kenya

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4 h. ago Kenya Just Sold Citizen Health Data for $5.66 Per Person. Expect More & Worse.

Kenya Just Sold Citizen Health Data for $5.66 Per Person. Expect More & Worse.  ICTworks

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5 h. ago Training program for Kenyans teaching or studying Chinese concludes at Confucius Institute – China Daily

Launched on November 17, the program attracted 68 participants, including Confucius Institute students aspiring to become teachers and educators from schools across Kenya.

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5 h. ago Interview: PD Yeseul Kim on 'Three Idiots in Kenya'—Was It Just a Repeat? 'There Was a Clear Plan'

Interview: PD Yeseul Kim on 'Three Idiots in Kenya'—Was It Just a Repeat? 'There Was a Clear Plan'  매일경제

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5 h. ago Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

Sudan’s air force has carried out bombings in which at least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighbourhoods, markets, schools and camps for displaced people, according to an investigation into air raids in the country’s civil war. The Sudan Witness Project says it has compiled the largest known dataset of military airstrikes in […] The post Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Tanzania’s government has declared that nationwide anti-government protests planned for today will be unlawful, warning that participation could amount to an “attempted coup,” as heavy deployments of security forces were reported across major cities. The demonstrations were called by activists and opposition groups to coincide with the anniversary of mainland […] The post Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Kenya sends fifth police team to Haiti as GSF ramps up operations

The latest deployment brings the total number of Kenyan officers serving in Haiti to over 700, solidifying Kenya’s position as the largest contributor to the GSF.

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6 h. ago EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption reports and launched investigations into 1,846 of them. The Commission found that bribery dominated the reports at 37 per cent, with embezzlement of public funds coming in second at 19 per cent, unethical conduct at 13 per cent, and fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public The post EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti-Corruption Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 h. ago New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials and appeals to six months. It also seeks to give investigators wider access to mobile money records and non-bank financial institutions to close loopholes exploited by corrupt networks. If passed, the bill would also impose a 10-year ban from public tenders on individuals convicted of The post New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle-Blower Protections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 h. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 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.

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6 h. ago Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season

Kenyans can look forward to a reliable and sufficient electricity supply during the festive season, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured. In a statement on Monday, KenGen pointed out that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is producing at high capacity, supplying the country with plenty of renewable, low-cost electricity amid unpredictable global energy prices. “As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. Reservoir Levels Healthy, Generation Stable According to the latest dam readings from KenGen, The post Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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