1 hour ago Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […] The post Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago President Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […]

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13 h. ago Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass

Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass  aciafrica.org

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34 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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55 h. ago Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — House Speaker Moses Wetangula has handed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba a 20-day suspension after she walked out of the chamber as Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen responded to a supplementary question she had posed. The Speaker termed her actions disrespectful to the House, even as Wamuchomba insisted the punishment would […] The post Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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58 h. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Kenya National Music Festival’s unifying culture earns praise

Kenya National Music Festival’s unifying culture earns praise  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army

Video of Gen Z protests in Kenya falsely shared as an attack on the Indian Army  english.factcrescendo.com

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3 d. ago Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday’s assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made […] The post Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has charged Bernard Kipkosgei Koyumi, also known as Pavilion Kipkosgei, over the violent robbery and assault of comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, during a cultural festival at Carnivore Gardens in Nairobi. Pavilion Kipkosgei appeared before the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, August 12, to answer charges of robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. In a statement issued the same day, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused allegedly stole Ksh30,000 in cash and a Redmi 14 Pro smartphone worth Ksh26,000 from Bella The post Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival

Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has strongly condemned the assault on content creator Bella Comedy during the Kutit Festival at the Carnivore Grounds over the weekend. “I have watched a deeply disturbing video of the incident. We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, any act of violence, harassment, or assault against women and girls,” said the CS. Cheptumo noted that such actions are criminal and also absolute contraventions of the constitutional fundamental rights and freedoms. “Such acts are not only criminal but also a direct violation of the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in our The post Gender CS Cheptumo Responds After Brutal Attack on Bella Comedy at Kutit Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat maintains that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the authority to decide whether to charge him over the death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, not the courts. Represented by lawyer Cecil Miller, Lagat argues that forcing the DPP to press charges against him would unlawfully override powers granted by the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent that erodes prosecutorial independence. “The petitioners’ prayer to have this court compel the DPP to prosecute the 11th Respondent is an improper attempt to take over the functions of independent institutions. This court cannot The post Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Police Probe Chilling Eldoret Parcel Containing Fingers and Bullets

Police in Eldoret have launched investigations into a disturbing case in which a man received a parcel containing three human fingers and six bullets. The middle-aged man reported the matter to Eldoret Central Police Station, explaining that a stranger – a boda boda rider – had called him to collect the parcel within the CBD. He said he opened the envelope as soon as he received it and was shocked to find human fingers and bullets inside. The man said he raised an alarm, prompting bystanders to alert the police. The police responded within minutes and took the fingers to The post Police Probe Chilling Eldoret Parcel Containing Fingers and Bullets appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago DIG Lagat says court cannot order his prosecution over Albert Ojwang’s death

Lagat mounted a defence in submissions responding to a petition implicating him in Ojwang’s murder.

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5 d. ago Schools shine in Pop Music Talent Show category at Kenya National Music Festival

Schools shine in Pop Music Talent Show category at Kenya National Music Festival  Daily Nation

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6 d. ago Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 – Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. On Thursday, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid […] The post Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Experience the Kenya Music Festival 2025 in Eldoret City, What Prospective Travellers Should Know Now

Experience the Kenya Music Festival 2025 in Eldoret City, What Prospective Travellers Should Know Now  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – President William Ruto says the formation of an initiative to compensate victims of protests is part of a broader plan to heal the nation and unite citizens. Speaking during the funeral of former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament and gender equality icon Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay on Friday, President Ruto […] The post President Ruto says initiative to compensate protest victims to unite Kenyans appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago How 1998 bombing jolted govt to enact laws jailing terrorists

Every crisis has a turning point to leverage on to create better resilience and response mechanisms to handle future similar challenges or other threats. The terror attack on the US embassy in Nairobi on August 7 1998 presented Kenya with an opportunity to elevate terrorism threat to existential levels to better deal with it. The […] The post How 1998 bombing jolted govt to enact laws jailing terrorists appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Video of protests in Kenya falsely linked to an attack on the Indian Army

Video of protests in Kenya falsely linked to an attack on the Indian Army  DFRAC ORG

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