3 h. ago High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Senior research scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have won a landmark legal battle, with the High Court ruling that those serving under a collaboration agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are entitled to retire at 74 years, not 65 as previously stipulated. The […] The post High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 h. ago High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists under UASU Can Retire at 74, Not 65

The ruling by Justice Hellen Wasilwa extends the benefits of the Universities Academic Staff Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to KEMRI staff.

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7 h. ago Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by Opposition leaders regarding the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, insisting the government has already acted on key recommendations. Speaking on Sunday, Wandayi pushed back against remarks made at the burial of Beryl Odinga, where several political figures alleged that the government had ignored the NADCO proposals. He argued that the statements were not only inaccurate but also risked misleading Kenyans. “A number of our political friends who have walked with us in the past came to condole with us, notably Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former CS Eugene The post Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 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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50 h. ago Ndhiwa Court jails 2 men for 10 years each over transformer vandalism

The Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison or a Sh5 million fine each for vandalising electricity infrastructure, following joint investigations by Kenya Power and law enforcement agencies.

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52 h. ago Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — A senior police officer serving at Vigilance House has died after collapsing at his home in Chesumei, Nandi County. According to a police report filed at Kapsabet Police Station, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur collapsed at around 5am on Saturday at his residence in Kabutie Village, Kapng’etuny Location. […] The post Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago China’s Commerce ministry says rare earth export applications approved

China has been promptly approving rare earth-related export license applications for civilian end-use, to maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation said.

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3 d. ago Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) on Thursday held the 7th Annual Commemorative Service to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The solemn ceremony, hosted at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, brought together senior leaders, serving officers, families […] The post Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenyan lawyer calls out Western firms for selling poison to Africa, with no regard for life

Kenyan lawyer calls out Western firms for selling poison to Africa, with no regard for life  Business Insider Africa

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3 d. ago Senior Counsel: New list of 54 includes Haji, Muli, Havi, Kibwana, Aura, Ongoya, Karigithu and more

Senior Counsel: New list of 54 includes Haji, Muli, Havi, Kibwana, Aura, Ongoya, Karigithu and more  Daily Nation

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4 d. ago Havi, PLO among 54 lawyers recommended for Senior Counsel rank

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi is among fifty-four advocated recommended for the conferment of the coveted Senior Counsel (SC) rank. The Committee on Senior Counsel confirmed the list in a letter to all applicants on Thursday. Committee Chairperson Philip Murgor said the panel comprising representative from […] The post Havi, PLO among 54 lawyers recommended for Senior Counsel rank appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe

A lawyer representing the family of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe broke down in tears outside the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday as he pleaded for answers on the disappearance that has remained unresolved since June 2021. Advocate Evans Ondieki spoke to journalists moments after a court mention in a case related to Mbijiwe’s disappearance. Earlier, the Milimani High Court had summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally appear before the court on December 3, 2025, and explain the analyst’s whereabouts, as well as account for the prolonged failure to disclose progress in the investigation. Ondieki faulted the The post Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Kenya U17 head coach issues recommendations to improve Junior Stars after failed AFCON qualification

Kenya U17 head coach issues recommendations to improve Junior Stars after failed AFCON qualification  mozzartsport.co.ke

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6 d. ago Israel urged not to derail ceasefire deal for Gazans – China Daily

Palestinian militant group Hamas’ delay in returning the bodies of the last two slain hostages should not get in the way of moving the United States-brokered ceasefire in Gaza to the second phase, a senior Qatari official said on Sunday. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, adviser to the prime minister of Qatar and spokesman for […] The post Israel urged not to derail ceasefire deal for Gazans – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago How Kenya’s jailhouse lawyer turned a life sentence into a legal career behind bars

How Kenya’s jailhouse lawyer turned a life sentence into a legal career behind bars  The Guardian

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6 d. ago High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick

The High Court has given transport operators and government agencies more time to negotiate in a case challenging a directive that bans public service vehicles (PSVs) from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District. The matter, filed as HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others, was mentioned on Monday before Justice Chacha. The court sought an update on the ongoing discussions between the parties following an earlier directive to explore an out-of-court settlement. Lawyer Danstan The post High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick-Up Ban appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Interfering in Mbeere North, Malava By

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto and senior state officials of directly interfering with last week’s Mbeere North and Malava by-elections, claiming police officers, local administrators and Cabinet members were deployed to manipulate vote totals in favour of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates. Speaking during a […] The post Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Interfering in Mbeere North, Malava By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago PICTURE STORY: Ruto Joins Family of NIS DG Noordin Haji for Son’s Wedding

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 29 – President William Ruto on Saturday attended the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed Y. Haji, son of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji. The marriage ceremony, held in Masalani, Ijara Constituency, drew family, friends, senior government officials and community leaders who joined the couple in celebration. President Ruto […] The post PICTURE STORY: Ruto Joins Family of NIS DG Noordin Haji for Son’s Wedding appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 — The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices. The ruling follows a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the National Land Commission (Amendment) Act, which sought […] The post High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DIG Lagat of Orchestrating Son’s Killing

The father of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang wants the High Court to order the arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, accusing the senior police chief of masterminding the abduction, torture, and death of his son while in police custody. In an affidavit in support of a petition filed on June 24, 2025, Meshack Ojwang weaves a chilling tale of what he says was a coordinated, state-backed cover-up to shield a high-ranking officer from accountability. “I am the biological father of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang, the subject of this Petition,” he states, describing his The post Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DIG Lagat of Orchestrating Son’s Killing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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