3 h. ago Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University

Cambridge, UK, June 17 – Dr Natalya Din-Kariuki, a Kenyan-born scholar, played a pivotal role in Migrant Forms: Creative Futures, a symposium held at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. The one-day event brought together global artists, academics, writers, and chefs to examine how migration intersects with art and knowledge-making. The symposium also served as a […] The post Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Culture

5 h. ago 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship

 NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16- The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced the selection of 41 “outstanding young Kenyan leaders” for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The selected fellows will participate in a six-week academic and leadership program at top U.S. universities and leadership institutes […] The post 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

5 h. ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

5 h. ago Interventions Issue 6: Kenya Is Not in Crisis – Kenya Is the Crisis

Interventions Issue 6: Kenya Is Not in Crisis – Kenya Is the Crisis  Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research

Events

6 h. ago ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto following his controversial remarks that appeared to reject the possibility of handing over power to the Opposition. Karua reminded the president that the Kenyan Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity; transferring power is not a favor, it is a legal and democratic requirement. Karua on Monday, June 16, 2025, accused Ruto of violating the spirit of the Constitution and using inflammatory rhetoric to intimidate the public. Her response came a day after President Ruto made contentious comments during a rally in Lugari, Kakamega County, on The post ‘We Will Not Allow a Dictatorship’: Karua Blasts Ruto Over Power Handover Remarks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

6 h. ago Lamu Police Reservist Kills Pregnant Wife, Injures Friend Before Taking Own Life

A tragic shooting in Kiunga, Lamu County, has left three families reeling after a police reservist fatally shot his estranged wife and injured her friend before turning the gun on himself. Authorities have identified the gunman as 36-year-old Shafi Swaleh. According to police, Swaleh opened fire on 34-year-old Najma Athman, who was heavily pregnant, killing her instantly. He also shot her friend, 37-year-old Mariam Yussuf, who was with her at the time. Moments after the shooting, Swaleh turned the weapon on himself and died by suicide. Police say they are still investigating the motive behind the attack. Neighbour Tima Abdulrahman The post Lamu Police Reservist Kills Pregnant Wife, Injures Friend Before Taking Own Life appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

6 h. ago Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role

The Kenyan government has firmly denied allegations suggesting its involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that it is not supplying arms to either side of the warring factions. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, dismissing the claims as “false and misleading.” His statement came in response to a recent investigative exposé aired by a local media outlet, which implied Kenya had a covert role in fueling the bloody conflict in Sudan. Mwaura clarified that Kenya’s role in Sudan is entirely diplomatic and geared toward peacebuilding. He said the country remains focused on mediating between the The post Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

6 h. ago Healthcare crisis: The high costs that crush Kenyan families

Healthcare crisis: The high costs that crush Kenyan families  Daily Nation

Events

18 h. ago Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time

Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time  AFP Fact Check

Politics

18 h. ago Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention

Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention  BBCKenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNKenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated  AP NewsKenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody  The GuardianProtests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPRKenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg.comKenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger's death  DWKenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

Events

20 h. ago Fiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News

Fiji, South Africa & GB 7s Wins and & Kenya Rugby Union Crisis | WRR 205 % | YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News  Your Scrumhalf Connection

Sport

21 h. ago “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows

NAIROBI, Kenya June 14 – The father of Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old Kenyan blogger who died in police custody, has made a powerful public appeal, demanding answers from Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat—the man whose complaint led to his son’s arrest and eventual murder in police custody. “I should see or hear from him […] The post “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

21 h. ago EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising

The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has shocked the conscience of the nation. It is a tragedy that demands more than words—it demands justice. It demands accountability. And above all, it demands truth. Albert, a young Kenyan with nothing more than a phone and an opinion, died under the watch of those entrusted […] The post EDITORIAL: Justice for Albert Ojwang Must Be Swift, Transparent and Uncompromising appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Society

21 h. ago China Will Open the Tariff Gates, But Can Africa Leverage This?

China Will Open the Tariff Gates, But Can Africa Leverage This?  The Kenyan Wall Street

Politics

22 h. ago ‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down

‘I will dismantle them’: Kenyan president, Ruto, dares opposition, signals reluctance to step down  Business Insider Africa

Politics

22 h. ago (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing

The wife of deceased Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang has called for justice for his death while in police custody. “I blame the police because they were supposed to protect him and Albert was in their hands,” Ojwang’s wife said. “If you are in police custody, this [is] somewhere you are supposed to be protected and […] The post (WATCH) Tears of a widow: Albert Ojwang’s wife cries for justice over police killing appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

22 h. ago 42 Kenyan Courts Connected to Virtual Hearings through CA–Judiciary Partnership

42 Kenyan Courts Connected to Virtual Hearings through CA–Judiciary Partnership  We are Tech

Sport

23 h. ago Kenya Police FC boss Munga elated to topple Gor Mahia: 'Best thing ever for Kenyan top

Kenya Police FC boss Munga elated to topple Gor Mahia: 'Best thing ever for Kenyan top-flight  Flashscore.com

Events

24 h. ago Kenyan Athletes flagged off to Japan to Champion Kenya’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka

Kenyan Athletes flagged off to Japan to Champion Kenya’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka  KBC Digital

Sport

24 h. 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.

Events