17 h. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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29 h. ago American woman moves to Kenya after 10 years in US military, says she feels safer

American woman moves to Kenya after 10 years in US military, says she feels safer  MSN

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43 h. ago Kenya's Methodist Church leaders implicated in $4.6m corruption scandal

Kenya's Methodist Church leaders implicated in $4.6m corruption scandal  TRT Global

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51 h. ago Kenya, Iran to Resolve Tea Export Ban in 60 Days After Quality Scandal

Kenya, Iran to Resolve Tea Export Ban in 60 Days After Quality Scandal  The Kenyan Wall Street

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64 h. ago Quiet quitting: When silence is bulletproof in Kenya's corporate chaos

Quiet quitting: When silence is bulletproof in Kenya's corporate chaos  Business Daily

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69 h. ago Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – A Ugandan woman accused of masterminding a high-stakes cannabis trafficking scheme was on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, where she was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Hellen Ikareut, believed to be a key figure in a transnational drug network, was […] The post Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago When Shepherds Are Hunted: The Killing of Priests in Kenya’s Kerio Valley

When Shepherds Are Hunted: The Killing of Priests in Kenya’s Kerio Valley  Religion Unplugged

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5 d. ago From scandal to silence: The forgotten grave of happy valley’s most infamous woman

From scandal to silence: The forgotten grave of happy valley’s most infamous woman  Daily Nation

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7 d. ago ‘This is lawfare’: Kenya ‘weaponising the law’ to silence critics and protesters

‘This is lawfare’: Kenya ‘weaponising the law’ to silence critics and protesters  The Guardian

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7 d. ago “I Haven’t Forgotten You” – Ruto Tells Boda Boda Riders and Mama Mbogas

President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned boda boda riders and mama mbogas – a group he has forever been calling the pillars of his bottom-up economic program. Addressing a meeting with national boda boda leaders at State House yesterday, Ruto reiterated the government’s emphasis on addressing welfare issues of ordinary Kenyans at the grassroots level. “There are many people criticizing me, saying I have forgotten boda boda riders and mama mbogas in our plan,” Ruto said in Swahili. “But I want to respond clearly today. Every government policy that this administration has rolled out The post “I Haven’t Forgotten You” – Ruto Tells Boda Boda Riders and Mama Mbogas appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago DPP opposes bid by Anglo Leasing accused to have defence heard by acquitting magistrate

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 7 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application by accused persons linked to the Anglo Leasing scandal seeking to have their defence heard by the trial magistrate who had earlier acquitted them. The accused, through their defence team, requested the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court to transfer the case […] The post DPP opposes bid by Anglo Leasing accused to have defence heard by acquitting magistrate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

South Africa’s state prosecutor has officially withdrawn charges against one of the farm workers accused of killing two black woman and feeding their bodies to pigs. Adrian de Wet was one of three men facing murder charges after Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were killed while allegedly looking for food on a pig […] The post Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking

Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking  Citizen Digital

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9 d. ago Media Star Joyce Gituro Retracts Comment on Pastor’s Suspension Scandal

Media personality Joyce Gituro has publicly apologized after facing backlash for her comment on a post announcing the suspension of Nairobi Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Munengi Mulandi, over allegations of misconduct. Gituro admitted she spoke out without fully understanding the gravity of the situation. She initially assumed the matter was an internal church issue and responded out of concern for what appeared to be public humiliation. Upon learning the full context, she retracted her statement and deleted the comment. “I shared a comment yesterday, unaware of the full and serious nature of the pastor’s suspension. I assumed it was The post Media Star Joyce Gituro Retracts Comment on Pastor’s Suspension Scandal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Muthama’s Ex Charged With Forgery in Explosive Paternity, Property Dispute

A woman entangled in a high-profile paternity and property dispute with former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now faces forgery charges at the Milimani Law Courts. Nina Maria Wanjiku, Muthama’s estranged partner, allegedly forged a birth certificate on January 28, 1998, in Nairobi. According to the prosecution, she created the document – certificate number 300868 – with the intent to deceive, falsely presenting it as an official birth certificate issued by the Civil Registrar in Thika. Wanjiku also faces a second charge of forgery of a document. Detectives allege that she forged the doctored birth certificate at the Nairobi Immigration Office The post Muthama’s Ex Charged With Forgery in Explosive Paternity, Property Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Passaris Hails CHAN 2024: “When Odhiambo Scored, No One Saw His Tribe.”

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has applauded the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), describing it as a timely and strategic government investment that is already delivering results. She credited the tournament with creating job opportunities for young Kenyans and promoting national cohesion. Speaking during a post-match CHAN event in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Passaris commended the government for committing significant resources to co-host the continental event alongside Tanzania and Uganda. “The government has poured significant resources into hosting CHAN, and that’s a commendable initiative,” she said. “This tournament is opening up job opportunities for our youth, especially in The post Passaris Hails CHAN 2024: “When Odhiambo Scored, No One Saw His Tribe.” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago From walking to school barefoot to pursuing a PhD: Meet the woman from Moyale who could shatter Kenya's ultimate glass ceiling

From walking to school barefoot to pursuing a PhD: Meet the woman from Moyale who could shatter Kenya's ultimate glass ceiling  Daily Nation

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9 d. ago Hope Beyond the Hijab as Muslim Women Rise to Defend Girls’ Health and Choices.

KISII, Kenya, Aug 5 – While early marriage rates are still high in northern Kenya, Nyanza and Rift valley regions, this practice still affects young girls in urban such as Nairobi particularly in poorer ,low-education and some Muslim communities. In Nairob’s informal settlements such as Kibera, Korogocho adolescent girls often engage in sexual activity as […]

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1 week ago Weaponizing Terrorism Laws, A Regional Playbook to Silence Dissent

Weaponizing Terrorism Laws, A Regional Playbook to Silence Dissent  ICJ Kenya

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