4 h. ago Modi’s Visit to Canada Sparks Hope Among Indian Diaspora for Renewed Bilateral Ties

June 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Canada has ignited excitement and renewed hope among the Indian diaspora in Calgary and Alberta, who see the trip as a potential turning point in Canada–India relations. Nidhi Lodha, a community member, welcomed the visit with enthusiasm. “The Indian diaspora in Calgary and Alberta is […] The post Modi’s Visit to Canada Sparks Hope Among Indian Diaspora for Renewed Bilateral Ties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 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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7 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.

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10 h. ago Australia, Singapore, Kenya most curious on investing; India ranks 13th

Australia, Singapore, Kenya most curious on investing; India ranks 13th  Business Standard

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13 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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17 h. ago Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics

Digital fraud is becoming increasingly rampant in Kenya, with four out of five citizens reporting they’ve been targeted in recent months. According to a new report by TransUnion, scammers are taking advantage of Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital landscape to carry out more sophisticated attacks. The report, based on a nationwide survey conducted between November 21 and December 9, 2024, revealed that 82% of Kenyans had received fraudulent emails, texts, phone calls, or online messages in the three months leading up to the study. Alarmingly, 11% of those targeted confirmed they had fallen victim to at least one scam. Cybercriminals are The post Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget

Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed The post Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya. UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation. In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance The post Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya

Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya  The Japan Times

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21 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago Uncertainty clouds DG Mungai’s contract at Kenya Fisheries Service

Uncertainty clouds DG Mungai’s contract at Kenya Fisheries Service  Capitalfm.co.ke

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33 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge

A sudden rise in COVID-19 infections has prompted Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to issue an 11-point health directive, as a new wave of the virus sweeps through the country. Footage captured in Dhaka on Tuesday shows hundreds of people queuing for admission at the COVID-dedicated hospital in Mohakhali, with many seeking coronavirus […] The post (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in […] The post Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The hearing of a murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid is set to resume today at the Kibera Law Courts. Rashid is facing charges of murdering two teenagers — Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Dhair Kheri — in a controversial incident that occurred in March 2017 at […] The post Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 h. ago 1xBet and Mathare United FC Sign Strategic Partnership Memorandum

“Mathare Rises” Press Conference in United Kenya Club Nairobi, Kenya – June 12, 2025 Today, an official press conference was held at the United Kenya Club conference center to mark the launch of a strategic partnership between Mathare United FC and 1xBet. 1xBet is not just a bookmaker with over 15 years of experience, but a brand that builds trust and responsibility in every region and aspect of its presence. The event gathered numerous media representatives, football community members, government officials, and civil society organizations. This partnership lays the foundation for the “Mathare Rises” social initiative, aimed at supporting and The post 1xBet and Mathare United FC Sign Strategic Partnership Memorandum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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41 h. ago Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO

The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages. Michael is also required to immediately delete all offensive posts including memes, images, and defamatory statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. The case stemmed from a series The post Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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41 h. ago Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government

Mama Jerusha Muthoni, the woman who received a house from President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has come out strongly to dismiss claims that the government used her as a publicity prop. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru on Tuesday, July 17, Jerusha addressed the wave of online speculation suggesting she was part of a staged political stunt. She clarified that she is a real beneficiary of the housing program and not an actor planted to manipulate public opinion. “There are people claiming I’ve been following the President around saying they saw The post Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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41 h. ago Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official

Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, better known online as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh 3 million in general damages after failing to prove explosive claims of hiring scandals inside the county government. Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala delivered the verdict on Tuesday, tacking on a further Ksh 300,000 in exemplary damages and instructing the blogger to scrub every offending meme, image, and post from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. Mkala ruled that Ochieng’s 2024 posts accusing Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi of nepotism and corruption were “wholly unsubstantiated,” adding that the blogger supplied “no credible evidence” The post Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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