8 h. ago Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i returned to Kenya last evening after resigning from his international job to focus on his 2027 presidential campaign. Matiang’i, who has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in May, briefly flew back to the United States to finalize the handover process at […] The post Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 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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9 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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9 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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22 h. ago Fact Check: Kenya has not demanded Nigeria return separatist leader

Fact Check: Kenya has not demanded Nigeria return separatist leader  Reuters

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31 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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35 h. ago PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained […] The post PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue […] The post Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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48 h. ago Pakistan’s Vanishing Wildlife: Weak Enforcement and High Demand Driving Species Toward Extinction

Pakistan is home to a rich array of exotic and endangered wildlife. From snow leopards prowling the high-altitude ranges to rare falcons and Asiatic black bears, the country boasts ecological diversity that is unmatched in the region. However, these species face mounting threats from poaching and illegal trade, fuelled by weak enforcement, outdated laws, and […] The post Pakistan’s Vanishing Wildlife: Weak Enforcement and High Demand Driving Species Toward Extinction appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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48 h. ago Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities

Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities  allAfrica.com

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49 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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57 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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57 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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67 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands

REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands  BitKE

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3 d. ago Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – A man identified by witnesses as a hawker selling masks to demonstrators was shot dead by police outside Imenti House in Nairobi on Tuesday, during protests demanding justice for blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last week. The shooting was captured live on mobile phones by […] The post Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17—Civil society leaders, prominent lawyers and political figures are demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody—calling his decision to “step aside” a hollow gesture. Outrage has grown since Monday when Lagat issued […] The post “Arrest Him Now”: Civil Society and Lawyers Demand Prosecution of DIG Lagat Over Ojwang’s Death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago ‘Running a Country Is Serious Business’ – Matiang’i Slams Poor Governance

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has issued a stern reminder that governing a country is a serious responsibility that demands competence, clear policy direction, and a commitment to public service. Speaking with Kenyans in Texas, Matiang’i voiced concern over what he termed a growing wave of policy confusion and service disruption, particularly in the education sector. He blamed the current situation on poor planning and an apparent lack of focused leadership. “Running a country is not child’s play,” he said. “This is serious business. The learning curve in leadership is long, and the decisions made affect millions of people.” The post ‘Running a Country Is Serious Business’ – Matiang’i Slams Poor Governance appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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