7 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – A Nyeri Court has reinstated Isiolo County Clerk Salad Boru amid feud over plans to oust Governor Abdi Guyo, pending a hearing set for Wednesday next week. The order by Employment and Labor Relations judge Justice Onesmus Makau came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly […] The post Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Police in hot pursuit of gunman who shot officer dead in Thika

Constable Benard Ithai sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the confrontation and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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18 h. ago Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget

Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed The post Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya. UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation. In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance The post Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya

Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya  The Japan Times

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32 h. ago IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been granted 15 days to detain Central Police Station cheif Samson Talaam to enable them complete investigations into the murder of Albert Ojwang. Trial Magistrate Ben Mark Ikubi said the prosecution had given compelling reasons to allow the detention sought. He said a clear […] The post IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The hearing of a murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid is set to resume today at the Kibera Law Courts. Rashid is facing charges of murdering two teenagers — Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Dhair Kheri — in a controversial incident that occurred in March 2017 at […] The post Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the The post Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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58 h. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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59 h. ago Kenyan lawmakers oppose tax authority's bid for unrestricted data access

Kenyan lawmakers oppose tax authority's bid for unrestricted data access  Reuters

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60 h. ago CityBlue Hotels and SMB Properties Unveil Ambitious Partnership to Transform Nairobi’s Luxury Real Estate Market in Kenya

CityBlue Hotels and SMB Properties Unveil Ambitious Partnership to Transform Nairobi’s Luxury Real Estate Market in Kenya  Travel And Tour World

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61 h. ago Parliament Rejects Proposal to Give KRA Sweeping Access to Personal Data

The proposal would have allowed KRA to compel institutions—including banks, mobile service providers, and digital platforms—to disclose sensitive personal and commercial data, including financial records and trade secrets, without notifying the taxpayer.

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62 h. ago Access Bank Kenya Secures Ksh129.3 Million Funding for Expansion

Access Bank Kenya Secures Ksh129.3 Million Funding for Expansion  MSN

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62 h. ago Live Blog: Protests in the Nairobi CBD, goons deployed to scuttle demos

Live Blog: Protests in the Nairobi CBD, goons deployed to scuttle demos  Daily Nation

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63 h. ago India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space

New Delhi, India June 17 – India is set to deploy its own constellation of surveillance satellites aimed at tracking and monitoring foreign satellites that may be spying on the country. The ambitious project, led by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is nearing finalisation and will be entirely developed within India, senior officials from the […] The post India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Christine Wangari Is Growing Kenya’s Green Future, One Tree at a Time

Christine Wangari Is Growing Kenya’s Green Future, One Tree at a Time  BellaNaija

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3 d. ago Gachagua urges families of Gen Z protest victims to stay away from commemoration march

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged families of Gen Z protest victims killed last year to stay away from the commemoration march set for Wednesday next week. Speaking on Monday during an interview with a vernacular station Gachagua claimed there is a sinister plot to harm those who show […] The post Gachagua urges families of Gen Z protest victims to stay away from commemoration march appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeking to detain the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, for 21 days to allow for the completion of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody. IPOA on Monday filed an application […] The post IPOA seeks to detain Central OCS Talaam for 21 days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago How to Gamble Responsibly: Smart Strategies for Staying in Control

Gambling is undoubtedly fun, and everybody likes fun, but there can be a dark side to it. Fun can get addictive fast and lead down a tunnel of bad habits that can turn gambling into a horror show. But with a system called responsible gambling, everyone can enjoy safe, smooth, and smart gambling experiences. So, how can you gamble responsibly? What even is responsible gambling? Read on to find out more.  What is Responsible Gambling? A lot of people keep saying it, but what exactly is responsible gambling? In simple terms, responsible gambling is the practice of gambling with set The post How to Gamble Responsibly: Smart Strategies for Staying in Control appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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