26 h. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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36 h. ago Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kenya Power could face a class suit over removal of a transformer and disconnection of electricity to an entire estate over unpaid bills by some households. Ayiela Lucia, a resident in Mlolongo Phase III, Machakos, signaled a class suit on Monday to challenge what she described the action as “collective […] The post Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil ‘bold new disability action plans’ after major WCC workshop

Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil ‘bold new disability action plans’ after major WCC workshop  Premier Christian News

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5 d. ago Global Child Deaths Set to Rise for the First Time in 25 Years, Gates Foundation Warns, Urging Action From Leaders

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – The number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report released today. The report shows that 4.6 million children died before age five in 2024, […] The post Global Child Deaths Set to Rise for the First Time in 25 Years, Gates Foundation Warns, Urging Action From Leaders appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil disability rights action plans

Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil disability rights action plans  World Council of Churches

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8 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1– President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take firm action against anyone mobilizing Kenyans to incite violence, warning against the use of youth as thugs to disrupt peace. The directive came as he presided over the graduation of 5,982 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), including chiefs […] The post Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago PS Mary Muriuki Honoured for Public Health Leadership at SDGs Multi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki has been recognised at the National SDGs Multi-Stakeholder Awards for her outstanding contribution to strengthening public health systems in Kenya. Muriuki received the honour during a gala dinner held in Nairobi, where she was celebrated for her role in advancing universal health coverage goals, […] The post PS Mary Muriuki Honoured for Public Health Leadership at SDGs Multi-Stakeholder Awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Bigwigs in action as Kenya Cup 2025/26 season enters Round 2

Bigwigs in action as Kenya Cup 2025/26 season enters Round 2  People Daily

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1 week ago President Ruto Urges Women to Leverage Affirmative Action for Economic Empowerment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – President William Ruto has urged Kenyan women to take advantage of the government’s affirmative action initiatives to empower themselves economically. The President pointed out that some government programmes such as the Hustler Fund closely mirror women table banking initiatives across the country. “I want to tell women who have money […] The post President Ruto Urges Women to Leverage Affirmative Action for Economic Empowerment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Camellia subsidiary Kazuki launches legal action over Kenya land claims

Camellia subsidiary Kazuki launches legal action over Kenya land claims  Sharecast.com

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1 week ago Wamalwa’s Vehicle Torched in Butali as Political Tensions Flare During By

KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Nov 27 – A vehicle belonging to Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa was on Thursday set ablaze by unidentified attackers in Manyonje, Butali Ward, escalating tensions in the ongoing by-elections. Witnesses reported that a group of suspected political goons intercepted the vehicle before torching it, sending shockwaves across the polling […] The post Wamalwa’s Vehicle Torched in Butali as Political Tensions Flare During By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Health Stakeholders, Lawmakers Call for Urgent Action as Kenya Confronts Rising Maternal Deaths

Health Stakeholders, Lawmakers Call for Urgent Action as Kenya Confronts Rising Maternal Deaths  Africa Science News

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2 w. ago MPs, Health specialists issue grim report on counties as maternal death surge in Kenya

Speaking during a health policy forum in Nairobi titled “Legislating to Save Lives: Strengthening the Legal Framework for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Kenya,” organized by the Health NGOs Network (HENNET), they recounted harrowing accounts of abandoned facilities, deadly medication gaps and mothers left to labour without care.

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2 w. ago President Ruto Warns Hospitals Hiding Maternal Mortality Data

President William Ruto has issued a firm warning to hospitals that fail to submit accurate reports on maternal and child deaths occurring within their facilities. He insisted that the government will no longer tolerate health institutions that conceal or alter such critical data. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, November 19, the President announced that every public and private hospital must now submit real-time data to the newly established Digital Health Authority (DHA). The DHA will act as the central hub for tracking all maternal and newborn deaths nationwide. Ruto pointed to worrying national statistics from the KDHS 2022, The post President Ruto Warns Hospitals Hiding Maternal Mortality Data appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Koome touts strides in refugee, migration law as Kenya hosts global conference

Chief Justice Martha Koome has outlined major advances in Kenya’s refugee and migration jurisprudence and urged judges worldwide to defend the integrity of asylum systems amid rising global displacement. She spoke at the IARMJ World Conference in Nairobi.

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