72 m. ago Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 16 – Coptic roundabout in Mamboleo, Kisumu has been dug out by unknown people following cases of road accidents in the area. This follows calls on the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to remove the roundabout for a new design to stop the senseless deaths on the road. The latest victims of […] The post Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 15 – The government has disbursed Sh4 million to cater for the burial of 26 accident victims in Nyakach Sub County over the weekend. Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworia says the commitment that was made to the affected families has now been actualized. “I have received Sh4.4million from Principal Secretary for interior […] The post Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism  allAfrica.com

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28 h. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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32 h. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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32 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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43 h. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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45 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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49 h. ago Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts'

Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts' - Govt  allAfrica.com

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53 h. ago Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents nursing injuries. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, addressing a community meeting at the Mbeere North Deputy […] The post Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appealed to Kenyans without tickets for Sunday’s Harambee Stars match against Zambia to stay away from Kasarani Stadium, warning that breaching Confederation of African Football (CAF) crowd limits could trigger security risks and attract further penalties. Murkomen said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja […] The post Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars-Zambia Clash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago KeNHA Rejects Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Plan After Evaluation Review

The government has defended its decision to reject the proposal report for the Nairobi–Mombasa (Usahihi) Expressway, saying it failed to meet the set evaluation criteria. In a public notice dated August 12, 2025, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) stated that it had been presented with a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to build, design, finance, operate, maintain, and ultimately transfer the road in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The expressway would have run 459 kilometres from Mlolongo in Machakos County to Bonje in Mombasa County. KeNHA had initially granted the proposal conditional approval to advance to the Project Development Phase (PDP). The post KeNHA Rejects Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Plan After Evaluation Review appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked”

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that no public servant should openly oppose the government, calling such conduct both illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking on Monday during the Jukwaa la Usalama Narok chapter, Murkomen stressed that public officers must respect the administration in power, regardless of their personal political opinions. “Hakuna chief, or Assistant Chief, or a police officer, atapatikana akiongea mambo against the government of the day. Hakuna. It is illegal and unconstitutional,” he said. The Interior CS maintained that political activism and partisan sloganeering have no place in public service. “Tukipata police officer anatusi rais, anaimba slogans za The post Murkomen Warns Public Servants: “Respect the Govt or Get Sacked” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kindiki says govt unmoved by ‘sectarian’ push to restore targeted ID vetting

Kindiki said the directive by President William Ruto to ease the vetting process remains in force, noting it seeks to eliminate past practices that unfairly targeted certain communities.

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4 d. ago Govt to train 90,000 Youths, certify 20,000 others to tackle unemployment

The training and certification drive will be implemented under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Project.

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4 d. ago How Kenyan Youth Can Check And Apply For Nationwide Opportunities Via New Govt Portal

How Kenyan Youth Can Check And Apply For Nationwide Opportunities Via New Govt Portal  The Kenya Times

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4 d. ago Govt to assist families affected by fire in Kiamaiko and Mabatini

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 11 – The government has moved to assist more than 200 families rendered homeless after separate fire incidents at Kiamaiko and Mabatini villages in Mathare, Nairobi, where one person was killed and 200 homes razed. The inferno which burned down 110 houses in Kiamaiko and 101 in Mabatini left many victims stranded […] The post Govt to assist families affected by fire in Kiamaiko and Mabatini appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects

The government has urged Parliament to approve a fresh proposal that seeks to introduce a national tolling policy to fund road development through a “user pay charges” strategy. The authorities argue that the move is needed to address budget deficits and offer a long-term means of funding the infrastructure. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that when approved, the plan will prioritise major highways for tolling, remit revenue realized to road upkeep, and hold high levels of accountability in managing funds. He said the policy aims to maximise revenue from toll The post CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Mbadi reaffirms Govt’s commitment to compensate protest victims

Mbadi clarified that the program will also include compensation for police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty while maintaining law and order during the demonstrations

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