8 h. ago City Hall Clarifies Tariff and Pricing Policy, Dismisses Parking Fee Hike Claims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Nairobi County Government has clarified the purpose of the newly introduced Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, dismissing claims circulating in some media that parking fees in the capital will be raised from Sh300 to Sh520. The county’s Receiver of Revenue, Tiras Njoroge explained that the policy is a strategic […] The post City Hall Clarifies Tariff and Pricing Policy, Dismisses Parking Fee Hike Claims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Toward Greener Seas: Kenya’s Maritime Institutions Chart a Sustainable Future

Toward Greener Seas: Kenya’s Maritime Institutions Chart a Sustainable Future  The Coast Media Group

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10 h. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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21 h. ago Kenya’s digital rebound TikTok leads social media 3.3m users surge

Kenya’s digital rebound TikTok leads social media 3.3m users surge  Business Daily

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23 h. ago AfDB backs Kenya’s green skills drive as universities and youth prepare for climate

AfDB backs Kenya’s green skills drive as universities and youth prepare for climate-economy careers  Africa Sustainability Matters

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25 h. ago Kenya Unveils its New Tourism Strategy, Integrating Cultural Experiences with MICE to Boost Sustainable Tourism, Job Creation, and Economic Growth

Kenya Unveils its New Tourism Strategy, Integrating Cultural Experiences with MICE to Boost Sustainable Tourism, Job Creation, and Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

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26 h. ago Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy

Kenya unveils virtual exhibition platform to elevate creative economy  Dawan Africa

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29 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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44 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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51 h. ago Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain

Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain  Tekedia

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3 d. ago China’s Commerce ministry says rare earth export applications approved

China has been promptly approving rare earth-related export license applications for civilian end-use, to maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation said.

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3 d. ago ‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses

‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Kenya And Infratel Italia Engage In Expansion Of Broadband And "Digital Highway" Infrastructure

Kenya And Infratel Italia Engage In Expansion Of Broadband And "Digital Highway" Infrastructure  Broadcast Media Africa

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3 d. ago Kenya: Vodacom Acquires 20% Stake in Safaricom, Shifting Ownership Dynamics.

Kenya: Vodacom Acquires 20% Stake in Safaricom, Shifting Ownership Dynamics.  Broadcast Media Africa

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3 d. ago Strengthening Kenya’s Maritime Gateway: A Vision for Tomorrow

Strengthening Kenya’s Maritime Gateway: A Vision for Tomorrow  The Coast Media Group

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3 d. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements

Silver attracts investors who want exposure to a metal that sits between industrial use and traditional store of value. Like other commodities, it responds to economic data, interest rates, changes in supply and demand, and investor sentiment. Silver prices can move quickly because the market is smaller than gold and more sensitive to changes in manufacturing trends. 2025 has been a particularly notable year, with silver’s price doubling over the last 12 months. Global economy Silver responds to broad economic shifts. When growth expectations rise, factories usually increase production of electronics, medical equipment, and solar technology. All of these use The post What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago City Hall Dismisses Claims of Immediate Parking Fee Increase

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4-Nairobi County Receiver of Revenue, Tiras Njoroge, has moved to clarify the intent of the newly launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, dismissing media reports alleging that parking fees will rise from KSh 300 to KSh 520. Njoroge clarified  that the policy is a strategic framework not a fee adjustment and is […] The post City Hall Dismisses Claims of Immediate Parking Fee Increase appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Festive Season Tourism Surge Boosts Coastal and Lakeside Economies in Kenya

Festive Season Tourism Surge Boosts Coastal and Lakeside Economies in Kenya  Dawan Africa

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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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