2 h. ago Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure

Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure  Telecompaper

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8 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to sell Safaricom shares through a transparent, competitive bidding process instead of transferring them to a specific company. Speaking during a church service in his constituency on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Nyoro voiced concerns that the planned sale of government-held Safaricom shares to South Africa-based Vodafone has contributed to the undervaluation of the shares. “Let us not rush the sale of a 15 per cent share in Safaricom. Let’s give people a chance to compete,” he said. “Let’s open a competition of bids so that we can have many companies The post “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive

Dec 6 – A government-commissioned white paper has concluded that the Awami League’s flagship Digital Bangladesh agenda functioned largely as “an architecture of political slogan” rather than a coherent national digital strategy. According to the report, the widely promoted vision of technological modernisation and a digitally empowered citizenry operated as a fragile façade, weakened by […] The post Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt assures public on data privacy in new USD1.6bn health deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Kenya has moved to ease growing public concern over data privacy following the signing of a new Health Cooperation Framework and Data Sharing Agreement with the United States, assuring citizens that their personal health information remains fully protected under Kenyan law. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C., Health Cabinet […] The post Govt assures public on data privacy in new USD1.6bn health deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga on Thursday handed over a set of key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate, marking a major milestone as the government prepares for the second phase handover of 5,000 newly completed affordable housing units. Speaking during the handover ceremony, PS Hinga emphasized that the programme’s focus extends beyond housing construction to ensuring residents enjoy a complete and convenient living environment. “The facilities here including schools, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and the police post are designed to make the estate a fully self-sufficient, thriving community and improve the The post Govt Delivers Schools, Mall, Dispensary and Police Post in Mukuru Affordable Housing Project appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Panyako: Govt Tried to Bribe Me With Cabinet Position After Malava By

United Opposition candidate Seth Panyako now claims that President William Ruto’s administration attempted to lure him with a Cabinet Secretary position just days after he lost the Malava by-election. Speaking on Radio Maisha Wednesday, December 3, Panyako said the alleged offer came on November 28, describing it as an insult to voters who endured violence and intimidation during the campaigns. He said he rejected the overture because it went against the principles of his campaign and the sacrifices his supporters made. According to Panyako, the government’s approach represented “the highest level of inhumanity” and signaled that “sycophants” were running the The post Panyako: Govt Tried to Bribe Me With Cabinet Position After Malava By-Election appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Govt makes Sh244.5bn after selling 15pc stake in Safaricom divestment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – The government has offloaded a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, unlocking Sh244.5 billion in proceeds as part of its plan to finance major infrastructure projects. Under the transaction, Vodacom Group will also acquire Vodafone Kenya’s entire shareholding, consolidating its control and raising its total stake in Safaricom to 55 […] The post Govt makes Sh244.5bn after selling 15pc stake in Safaricom divestment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Safaricom Shares: Vodafone Kenya to Buy Govt’s 15% Stake in $1.5bn Deal

Safaricom Shares: Vodafone Kenya to Buy Govt’s 15% Stake in $1.5bn Deal  ChimpReports

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4 d. ago Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — A civil servant accused of orchestrating an audacious forgery scheme has been arrested in Thika after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered a trail of deceptive moves. DCI agents arrested Maroa Sammy Maroa, an economist attached to the State Department for Cabinet Affairs, in the Ngoigwa area […] The post Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Rising debt burden shrinking govt spending on essential services: KHRC

A new KHRC report warns that Kenya’s rising debt repayments and shrinking social budgets are depriving millions of access to health, education, and social protection services.

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4 d. ago KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth off the Kenyan coast. The narcotics, valued at Ksh 8.2 billion, were seized during the coordinated mission involving the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and NACADA. Six Iranian nationals believed to have been ferrying the consignment were arrested. Authorities acted after receiving The post KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Mosiria Explains Transfer from Environment Docket: ‘I Trampled on Untouchables’

Nairobi Chief County Officer (CCO) Geoffrey Mosiria has opened up about the reasons behind his transfer from the county’s environmental docket. Speaking on Monday, December 1, Mosiria revealed that the move did not come as a shock. He attributed it to his strict enforcement of regulations, which he said clashed with the interests of influential individuals he referred to as “untouchables.” “My transfer came because I trampled on those who are untouchable. I trampled on the untouchables until some of them got irritated by me, but I do not fear man, I only fear God, who is powerful,” Mosiria stated. The post Mosiria Explains Transfer from Environment Docket: ‘I Trampled on Untouchables’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Kenya: Health Workers Issue Strike Notice to Compel Govt to Sign Agreement

Kenya: Health Workers Issue Strike Notice to Compel Govt to Sign Agreement  allAfrica.com

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4 d. ago Health Workers issue 21 Day strike notice to compel Govt to sign CBA

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3-The health sector is bracing for fresh turmoil after the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issued a 21-day strike notice, accusing the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors of reneging on key labour agreements and dragging their feet on a long-awaited Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). In a letter to […] The post Health Workers issue 21 Day strike notice to compel Govt to sign CBA appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – Authorities in Meru have arrested six additional suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, Igembe North Sub-County—an attack that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against sexual violence. In a statement Wednesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed […] The post 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — Detectives in Kirinyaga East have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Jackline Waruguru Kathuri, whose mutilated body was discovered on November 22 in Ninga-ini village. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers at Kiamutugu Police Station responded to a distress call reporting a […] The post 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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