56 m. 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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58 m. 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.

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59 m. 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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59 m. 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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61 m. 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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63 m. ago Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares

The government has opened the floor for public submissions on its plan to sell part of its Safaricom stake, a move designed to raise billions of shillings to fund key national development projects. According to the proposal presented in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, the government intends to float 15 per cent of its shares in Safaricom while retaining a strategic 20 per cent. Proceeds will be used to finance infrastructure, digitization, and other areas of priority. National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said the input by the public will guide parliamentary committees in scrutinizing the plan. He observed that The post Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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64 m. 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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4 h. ago Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate  U.S. News & World Report

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9 h. ago Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The opposition has assembled a team of 100 advocates to challenge the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, terming the transaction unconstitutional, opaque, and a threat to Kenya’s strategic national assets. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Okoa Uchumi Report, a public audit initiative […] The post Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula met Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Monday in a courtesy call by the EAC Bureau of Speakers, emphasizing the need for regional collaboration on shared resources and security. In the meeting, Wetangula cited concerns over harassment faced by Kenyan fishermen by Uganda’s lake […] The post Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago UDA party members participate in a sensitization forum during the launch of a two

UDA party members participate in a sensitization forum during the launch of a two-week programme at the ACK County Hall grounds in Kericho. The initiative marks the start of a nationwide voter education campaign aimed at enhancing members’ understandi  facebook.com

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14 h. ago The Enigma of 2025 – Google Reveals Kenya’s Year in Search Lists

The Enigma of 2025 – Google Reveals Kenya’s Year in Search Lists  Soko Directory

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14 h. ago Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recorded one of its strongest years yet in the fight against graft. Key achievements from the 2024/2025 financial year include: Corruption Reporting and Investigations 4,183 corruption reports processed 1,846 cases taken up for investigation 838 active investigations ongoing 175 case files forwarded to the ODPP Asset Recovery and […] The post Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti-Corruption Report in numbers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago Report shows Kenya’s cloud firms can multiply AWS revenue 7 times using AI

Report shows Kenya’s cloud firms can multiply AWS revenue 7 times using AI  Citizen Digital

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15 h. ago EACC targets mega projects, service centres in proactive anti

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will intensify surveillance on capital-intensive government projects, expand crackdowns on bribery at service delivery points, and scale up recovery of unexplained assets as part of a renewed strategy to curb graft, CEO Abdi Mohamud announced on Monday. Speaking during the launch of the Commission’s […] The post EACC targets mega projects, service centres in proactive anti-graft war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Arati, Barasa Tie for Top Position in Politrack Africa County Governance Index

Arati and Barasa, both first-term governors, were lauded for consistent progress in infrastructure expansion, prudent fiscal management, and improved social services.

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19 h. ago Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025: A New Licensing And Supervision Framework For VASPs

Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025: A New Licensing And Supervision Framework For VASPs  Mondaq

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19 h. ago Kenya Cup 2025/26: Kabras, Oilers take early lead in table standings

Kenya Cup 2025/26: Kabras, Oilers take early lead in table standings  People Daily

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20 h. ago OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems

By Antony Kagure Moments before the opening session of the Datafest Africa 2025 conference, a whispered rumour rippled through the auditorium—that Kenyan veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had passed away. It spread the way news now travels in the digital age: first as a murmur, then a hush, followed by a quiet chorus of phones […] The post OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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