22 h. ago ‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence

‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 d. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Protests, floods slowed Kenya’s economic growth, CS Mbadi says

Protests, floods slowed Kenya’s economic growth, CS Mbadi says  TV47 Digital

Events

3 d. ago Glovo Partners with Kenyan Government, Pledges Billions for Digital Growth & Jobs

Glovo Partners with Kenyan Government, Pledges Billions for Digital Growth & Jobs  IT News Africa

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3 d. ago Kenyan Police Disperse Protesters as Government Presents Budget

Kenyan Police Disperse Protesters as Government Presents Budget  Bloomberg

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3 d. ago Fake Facebook accounts impersonate Kenyan governor James Orengo and offer bogus loans

Fake Facebook accounts impersonate Kenyan governor James Orengo and offer bogus loans  Africa Check

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6 d. ago Kenya’s Crypto Tax Could Hinder Africa’s Digital Growth Opportunity.

Kenya’s Crypto Tax Could Hinder Africa’s Digital Growth Opportunity.  Cointelegraph

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6 d. ago Kenyan Government Plans to Start Crude Oil Exportation by End of 2026

Kenyan Government Plans to Start Crude Oil Exportation by End of 2026  MSN

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9 d. ago Fake Facebook accounts impersonate Kenyan governor Wavinya Ndeti to promote loan scam

Fake Facebook accounts impersonate Kenyan governor Wavinya Ndeti to promote loan scam  Africa Check

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9 d. ago Kenyan government has revealed plans to adopt the Danish F2 platform

Kenyan government has revealed plans to adopt the Danish F2 platform  The Manila Times

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1 week ago Kenya to establish National Urban Development Fund to support city growth

Kenya to establish National Urban Development Fund to support city growth  Citizen Digital

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1 week ago Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa’s Future

ADDIS ABABA (June 2, 2025) – The Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Gates has urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership, despite current headwinds. In an address from the Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates announced that the majority of his $200 billion […] The post Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa’s Future appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Haitian Government Hires Mercenaries to Fight Gangs Alongside Kenyan Police

Haitian Government Hires Mercenaries to Fight Gangs Alongside Kenyan Police  Kenyans

Politics

2 w. ago Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason”

A Kenyan citizen has taken legal action to compel the government to conduct the next General Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, claiming this is the constitutionally mandated date under the 2010 Constitution. Bryson Mangla, a resident of Kajiado West sub-county, filed the petition at the Milimani High Court, warning that failing to hold the election on that date would violate multiple provisions of the Constitution — including Articles 101(1), 136(2a), 177(1a), and 180(1). Voter Rights at Risk Mangla argues that Kenya faces a real threat of constitutional violations if authorities do not act promptly to prepare for the 2026 polls. “Time is running out because the nation has only The post Kenyan Sues to Force 2026 General Election, Calls 2027 Election “Act of Treason” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago World Bank Pushes Kenya to Freeze Hiring for Two Years to Cut Wage Bill

The World Bank has urged the Kenyan government to impose a two-year hiring freeze in the public sector to rein in the unsustainable wage bill that continues to strain national finances. In its Public Finance Review report released on Tuesday, May 27, the global lender warned that unchecked public payroll growth could derail key development goals. It emphasized that a temporary hiring suspension would provide room to audit current salary structures and optimize the allocation of existing personnel. “Adopting a temporary hiring freeze can make space for the government to review the compensation structures and assess the efficient allocation of existing civil servants,” the report stated. Education Sector Exempted Amid The post World Bank Pushes Kenya to Freeze Hiring for Two Years to Cut Wage Bill appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

3 w. ago Absa Kenya Foundation Scales Up Mangrove Restoration to 350,000 Trees Across Kenya’s Coastline

This initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader goal to plant and nurture 10 million trees across Kenya by 2032 under its Natural Resource Management pillar. The project focuses on restoring degraded water towers, marine ecosystems, and forest reserves along the country’s coastline. It also supports the Kenyan government’s national target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.

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3 w. ago How Kenya’s New Early Warning System Will Revolutionize Disaster Preparedness

The Kenyan government has taken a decisive step to protect its people and economy from the growing threat of natural disasters by launching the Early Warnings for All Initiative. This nationwide disaster preparedness strategy focuses on strengthening the country’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies like droughts, floods, and disease outbreaks—events that are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. Recent studies show that climate change continues to intensify extreme weather across Kenya, yet Africa still lacks the comprehensive observational data needed to predict how these changes will unfold in the future. This gap makes it harder for countries to prepare adequately. The Early Warnings for The post How Kenya’s New Early Warning System Will Revolutionize Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Boniface Mwangi: Tanzania frees activist after Kenyan government's demand

Boniface Mwangi: Tanzania frees activist after Kenyan government's demand  BBC

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3 w. ago Maraga faults govt over inaction after Boniface Mwangi’s arrest in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has meanwhile condemned the continued detention of activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania, calling it a violation of international human rights law. Maraga said Mwangi is being held without access to legal counsel, courts, or consular support, and criticized the Kenyan government for failing to act […] The post Maraga faults govt over inaction after Boniface Mwangi’s arrest in Tanzania appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago New Bill Proposes County Grants and Tax Reliefs for Kenyan Content Creators

Kenyan content creators may soon receive direct support from county governments if a new proposal in the Senate becomes law. The Creative Industry Support Bill, 2024, sponsored by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, is currently in its second reading and seeks to establish a structured, sustainable framework for supporting artists, performers, and other creatives across the country. If passed, the Bill would require the Cabinet Secretary for Education, in consultation with the National Treasury, to roll out incentives such as tax reliefs for eligible creatives. However, these benefits would only apply to registered members of recognized creative guilds. “The incentives and benefits shall only be made available to members of the The post New Bill Proposes County Grants and Tax Reliefs for Kenyan Content Creators appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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