4 h. ago DRC opposes Ruto’s appointment of Consul General to Goma, says Kenya must consult first

DRC opposes Ruto’s appointment of Consul General to Goma, says Kenya must consult first  Citizen Digital

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4 h. ago DRC opposes Ruto’s nomination of Consul General to Goma, says Kenya must consult first

DRC opposes Ruto’s nomination of Consul General to Goma, says Kenya must consult first  Citizen Digital

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7 h. 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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8 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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12 h. ago Nigerian man jailed for 8 years in Kenya for trafficking cocaine worth Ksh.890K

Nigerian man jailed for 8 years in Kenya for trafficking cocaine worth Ksh.890K  Citizen Digital

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31 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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31 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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34 h. ago Kenya launches Huawei ICT competition to promote digital literacy among youth

Kenya launches Huawei ICT competition to promote digital literacy among youth  Xinhua

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38 h. ago China’s data regulator promises accelerated digital infrastructure reforms

China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of the global total, and has achieved breakthroughs in core technologies including chips, homegrown operating systems and humanoid robots.

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39 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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39 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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39 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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50 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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51 h. ago Kenya rallies partners to drive primary healthcare through the Digital Health Triangle

Kenya rallies partners to drive primary healthcare through the Digital Health Triangle  Citizen Digital

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56 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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59 h. ago Twiva, Sony partner to empower digital creators in Kenya, Africa

Twiva, Sony partner to empower digital creators in Kenya, Africa  MSN

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60 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 Kenya Records Gains in Mobile and Internet Uptake, but Digital Divide Persists

Kenya Records Gains in Mobile and Internet Uptake, but Digital Divide Persists  TechAfrica News

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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 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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