8 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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10 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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14 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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14 h. ago South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — South Sudan has dismissed reports that it is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip in the East African nation. In a statement issued Wednesday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the claims as “baseless” and inconsistent with the country’s official […] The post South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has been summoned to appear before Parliament over what lawmakers described as poor quality audit reports that allegedly shield errant State agencies from scrutiny. Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee (PIC) on Education and Governance yesterday accused officials from her office of colluding with […] The post MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a police officer attached to Sarangombe Police Post on allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a defilement case. According to the anti-graft agency, Police Constable Philip Ochieng Adongo allegedly demanded Sh4,000 from a complainant as an […] The post EACC arrests Kibra police officer who demanded Sh4,000 bribe to arrest defilement suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago CHAN CHAN 2024: Six official Fan Zones set for Kenya vs Zambia clash

CHAN CHAN 2024: Six official Fan Zones set for Kenya vs Zambia clash  Africa Top Sports

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16 h. ago US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — The United States has imposed visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials — along with their family members — over alleged involvement in what Washington calls Cuba’s “coercive forced labour export scheme” involving medical professionals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Department of State accused the […] The post US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 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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19 h. ago Participation of African Catholic Sisters in G20 Interfaith Forum Commendable: Kenya

Participation of African Catholic Sisters in G20 Interfaith Forum Commendable: Kenya-based Hilton Foundation Official  aciafrica.org

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22 h. ago “We Want Ksh16M Too”: Kingi’s Humorous Appeal to Ruto After Senators Thrash Governors 5 Nil

There was a moment of humor at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay when Senate Speaker Amason Kingi playfully dared President William Ruto to reward senators for their recent football victory over governors. Senator Kingi proposed that senators be rewarded for having defeated governors 5–0, just as the President had previously rewarded national team Harambee Stars for its victory against Morocco, Angola, and Congo. Addressing the conference on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, Kingi argued that the Senate’s Bunge FC squad, which also deserved the sort of accolades given to the Harambee Stars. “In keeping with your generosity, Mr President, that The post “We Want Ksh16M Too”: Kingi’s Humorous Appeal to Ruto After Senators Thrash Governors 5 Nil appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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22 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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22 h. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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22 h. ago Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown

The government has confirmed six official fan zones will be set up across Nairobi for Harambee Stars’ final Group A clash against Zambia at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday, August 17. This after Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya directed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to create designated areas for ticketless fans, a move aimed at reducing congestion at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cut the stadium’s capacity by 40 percent, limiting attendance to 27,000 due to security concerns. CS Mvurya said the fan zones were confirmed after The post Nairobi to Host Six Fan Zones for Harambee Stars vs Zambia CHAN Showdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion

HOMA BAY, Kenya, Aug 14 – President William Ruto has castigated a section of Members of Parliament whom he claims have been demanding bribes to alter or ignore official reports. The issue came up during the opening ceremony of the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, where the President singled out members of House Oversight […] The post Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Murkomen warns vandalism, arson and looting now considered terrorism in Kenya

Murkomen warns vandalism, arson and looting now considered terrorism in Kenya  The Eastleigh Voice

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33 h. ago Football body fines Kenya $50,000 over fan unrest, warns matches could be relocated

Football body fines Kenya $50,000 over fan unrest, warns matches could be relocated  TRT Global

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36 h. ago EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the residence and offices of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala over allegations of forging academic certificates to secure his position. According to the commission, preliminary investigations indicate that Labaala allegedly used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to […] The post EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago PHOTOS: U.S. is building a Sh1.2B special runway in Kenya, here's what's in store

PHOTOS: U.S. is building a Sh1.2B special runway in Kenya, here's what's in store  Pulselive Kenya

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43 h. ago CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped in to defuse tensions in Siakago, Mbeere North, after violent clashes between rival groups left several people injured and disrupted business. Touring the troubled town on Tuesday, Ruku condemned the unrest and assured affected traders of government support, including compensation for looted […] The post CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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