2 h. ago Successful jobs in diaspora applicants from Coastal Counties to complete Youth Fund application on Friday

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Successful applicants of the Kazi Majuu program in four coastal counties have been asked to complete their Youth Fund applications between today and tomorrow, as part of the final onboarding process for their overseas employment placements. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua confirmed that the applicants, who were […] The post Successful jobs in diaspora applicants from Coastal Counties to complete Youth Fund application on Friday appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on K24 TV on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Omtatah painted a bleak picture of Ruto’s leadership, warning that it threatens both Kenya’s democracy and economy. “William Ruto is completely unhinged. He’s making decisions that defy logic and is running the country from his pocket. The budget doesn’t matter anymore,” Omtatah charged. The senator also took issue with Ruto’s recent comments in Lugari, where the President declared The post “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Ksh.8 Billion Hustler Fund Not Missing, Was Never Released, Govt Clarifies

The government has denied allegations that Ksh.8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund is missing, clarifying that the funds were never released by the National Treasury. In a statement on Thursday, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Susan Mang’eni, explained that the Ksh.8 billion flagged in the Auditor General’s report was set aside as counterpart funding. These funds were meant to match long-term pension savings for Hustler Fund beneficiaries, a component that was still under development during the 2022/2023 financial year. Mang’eni clarified that by the close of the audited financial year on June 30, 2023, the The post Ksh.8 Billion Hustler Fund Not Missing, Was Never Released, Govt Clarifies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody

A Nairobi court has ordered two police officers to remain in custody for 15 days as investigations continue into the shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask hawker injured during anti-government protests in the city center. Constables Masinde Baraza and Duncan Kiprono are accused of assaulting and shooting Kariuki during the June 17 demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The hawker, who is now fighting for his life in the ICU, was reportedly unarmed and caught up in the chaos. On Thursday, June 19, Milimani Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed that the two officers be detained at Capitol Hill The post Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago TVET Learners to Earn Certifications in 3 Months Under Kenya’s New CBET System

Kenya’s technical training landscape is set for a major transformation as all Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions prepare to fully adopt the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum by January 2026. This shift aims to equip learners with practical, market-driven skills that meet the evolving demands of the labor market. The announcement came during a stakeholder engagement forum held at Kenya Coast Polytechnic in Mombasa, where TVET principals from the Coast region were updated on the ongoing reforms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the overhaul is part of the government’s strategy to modernize the education system The post TVET Learners to Earn Certifications in 3 Months Under Kenya’s New CBET System appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting

A lawyer representing the two police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during protests in Nairobi has officially withdrawn from the case. Felix Keaton, who had been defending Constables Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, announced on Wednesday that he had stepped down from the high-profile case due to escalating safety concerns for both himself and his family. Keaton revealed that he had received over 1,000 threatening phone calls and text messages from online activists demanding he abandon the case. “I have received over 1,000 messages and calls from Gen Z because of representing a police suspect. As such, The post Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Two Convicted Accomplices Sentenced for Aiding 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel Terror Attack in Nairobi

A court has sentenced two men to 30 years in prison each for their role in the 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel terror attack that left 21 people dead and several others injured. The Kahawa Anti-Terror Court on Thursday convicted 61-year-old madrassa teacher Mohamed Abdi Ali on 14 counts of facilitating a terrorist act. He received 15 years for each count, to run concurrently, along with an additional 15 years for conspiracy to commit a terrorist offense. His co-accused, 22-year-old Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali, was handed two separate 15-year sentences, one for conspiracy and another for facilitating a terrorist act. The The post Two Convicted Accomplices Sentenced for Aiding 2019 Dusit D2 Hotel Terror Attack in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk

Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk  africanews.com

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17 h. ago Kenyan court sentences men for aiding Al Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack

Kenyan court sentences men for aiding Al Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack  Los Angeles Times

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19 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – A Nyeri Court has reinstated Isiolo County Clerk Salad Boru amid feud over plans to oust Governor Abdi Guyo, pending a hearing set for Wednesday next week. The order by Employment and Labor Relations judge Justice Onesmus Makau came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly […] The post Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Police in hot pursuit of gunman who shot officer dead in Thika

Constable Benard Ithai sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the confrontation and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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20 h. ago Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack

Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack  Reuters

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20 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Governor

The order came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly Service Board.

Politics

20 h. ago Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County

KISII, Kenya Jun 19 – Two people have died in a road accident, and 19 others were injured at Daraja Moja along the Kisii-Keroka Highway. The accident involved two matatus that were both heading toward Kisii town. One vehicle reportedly rear-ended the other, causing both to overturn and land in a ditch. Witnesses said the […] The post Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago 2 suspects convicted over 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack jailed for 30 years

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – The Kahawa Anti-Terror Court has sentenced a 61-year-old madrassa teacher to 30 years’ imprisonment for facilitating a terrorist attack at the Dusit D2 Hotel Complex in Nairobi. Mohamed Abdi Ali was sentenced to 15 years for each of 14 charges of Facilitation of a Terrorist act contrary to Section 9A […] The post 2 suspects convicted over 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack jailed for 30 years appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago High Court suspends National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections

High Court suspends National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections  Daily Nation

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26 h. ago MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), arguing that the body has overstepped its mandate and is instilling fear within the National Police Service (NPS). Speaking during a press conference at Parliament […] The post MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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30 h. ago OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence

A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam for 15 days as investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang continue. Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, who delivered the ruling, denied Talaam bail, saying the prosecution had presented compelling evidence that justified his continued stay in custody. Ekhubi said the information brought to court showed that releasing Talaam could undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation. He noted that while courts typically require direct evidence of threats or witness interference, the prosecution had already demonstrated serious concerns, including allegations that the crime scene and The post OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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39 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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