43 h. ago DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a week-long regional training aimed at bolstering Africa’s capacity to confront the fast-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency-enabled crime. The five-day Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Crime Investigations Course, hosted at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators from more than ten […] The post DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto-enabled crime appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 4-Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. According to a family spokesperson, Wanjau, reportedly fell ill on Sunday while in Machakos, experiencing sudden pain in one of his legs. Relatives took him to hospital the following day. He had been […] The post Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 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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6 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 Makongeni Residents Win Urgent Conservatory Orders Against Forced Evictions

The Environment and Land Court has issued urgent conservatory orders blocking the planned eviction of hundreds of residents from Makongeni Estate in Nairobi and halting any demolition of homes in the area. High Court Judge Charles Mdogo granted the orders after lawyers representing the Makongeni community filed an urgent application, accusing the respondents of violating residents’ constitutional rights through intimidation and unlawful disconnections of basic services. “Pending the hearing, the judge granted prayers 2, 3, and 4 of the petitioners’ application, effectively restoring water and electricity to the estate and suspending any further evictions or demolitions,” the court documents state. The post Makongeni Residents Win Urgent Conservatory Orders Against Forced Evictions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kindiki directs Wahome to deliver Supreme Court title deed by Christmas

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to allocate the Supreme Court its title deed before Christmas. Kindiki made the announcement during the presentation of the State of the Judiciary 2023/2024 at the Supreme Court grounds on Friday. “My sister Alice, you must give the Judiciary […] The post Kindiki directs Wahome to deliver Supreme Court title deed by Christmas appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Petitioners Warn Privatization Act Hands ‘Excessive Power’ to Treasury CS

A fresh legal storm has hit the newly enacted Privatization Act, 2025, after two petitioners moved to the High Court seeking to stop its implementation, arguing that the law endangers Kenya’s sovereignty and violates fundamental constitutional safeguards. In an urgent application, Omar Faruk Maalim and Abdulhakim Dahir Sheikh want the court to issue conservatory orders blocking the National Assembly, the Attorney General, and the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning from operationalizing the Act. They argue that the law which was signed by the President on October 15, 2025, and effective from November 4, 2025, was hurriedly passed The post Petitioners Warn Privatization Act Hands ‘Excessive Power’ to Treasury CS appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Court Gives IG Douglas Kanja Deadline to Account for Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe

A High Court judge has declined to issue an arrest warrant against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for failing to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, even as the case enters its fourth year without answers. Instead, the Milimani High Court directed the IG to appear in person on December 3, 2025, to explain Mbijiwe’s whereabouts and account for the prolonged disappearance. While issuing the directive, the judge expressed concern that the IG, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) have repeatedly ignored court orders requiring them to present Mbijiwe before the court The post Court Gives IG Douglas Kanja Deadline to Account for Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Millie Odhiambo Urges Kenyans to Let the Odinga Family Grieve Before Demanding ODM Direction

Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has argued that the Odinga family still needs time to grieve the loss of Raila Odinga and cannot meet the demands of Kenyans regarding ODM’s political future. Millie opined that Raila’s daughter Winnie should receive time to mourn her father as people are also positioning her to fill his enormous shoes. “We want to make the Odingas superhuman. Winnie is a young girl who has lost her father, whom she adored. Grief of a person you loved is deep,” Millie said on NTV’s Fixing the Nation programme. MP Millie added that Winnie The post Millie Odhiambo Urges Kenyans to Let the Odinga Family Grieve Before Demanding ODM Direction appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Govt Promises Kakamega Locals Direct Benefits from Ksh.683 Billion Gold Discovery

The government has assured Kakamega County residents that the recent Ksh.683 billion gold discovery in Isulu–Bushiangala will ensure real benefits to local communities, in addition to ongoing development projects across the Western region. Speaking during the Western Region Media Projects Tour, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura highlighted the measures that are being taken to ensure the gold discovery becomes a driver of economic growth and not a source of conflict. Dr. Mwaura clarified that the mining law of Kenya clearly outlines revenue sharing to protect the interests of the communities. The law stipulates that under mining, 70% goes to the The post Govt Promises Kakamega Locals Direct Benefits from Ksh.683 Billion Gold Discovery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago No More Drug Shortages: Ruto Directs KEMSA to Deliver Medicines Directly to Hospitals

President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to ensure that public health facilities have adequate and consistent supplies of medicines. The President said the new system of delivering medicines and other health commodities directly to hospitals, rather than through county stores, will guarantee uninterrupted provision of health services under the Universal Health Coverage programme. Speaking at Loglogo Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, during celebrations to mark 60 years of its existence, the President told Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) CEO Dr. Waqo Ejersa, who was present, to ensure all health facilities were The post No More Drug Shortages: Ruto Directs KEMSA to Deliver Medicines Directly to Hospitals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Court Acts Against Blogger Over False Claims Linking MP Nabwera to Principal’s Death

The Milimani Chief Magistrates Court has ordered Kakamega-based blogger Simon Asiviela to publicly apologize to Lugari MP Nabii Daraja Nabwera over a series of defamatory social media posts. The posts falsely implicated the legislator in the death and disappearance of Munyuki High School Principal Simon Isiaho Shange, claims the MP described as baseless and politically motivated. “The court ruled that Asiviela must apologize for the ‘malicious, false and unqualified publications’ widely circulated on platforms including Kakamega Post, Malava Online, and Lugari Watchdog,” said court documents. The interim order, issued pending the full hearing of the case, followed an application filed The post Court Acts Against Blogger Over False Claims Linking MP Nabwera to Principal’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Court orders DCI, DPP to explain whereabouts of missing Mwenda Mbijiwe

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 11 – The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have been ordered to produce, either alive or dead, a victim of abduction, Mwenda Mbijiwe. Justice Martin Muya said the two agencies led by Amin Mohammed and Renson Igonga must demonstrate respect for court orders by performing […] The post Court orders DCI, DPP to explain whereabouts of missing Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago US Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments – China Daily

On Monday, the department said that a total of $4.65 billion in a contingency fund will be used for November SNAP benefits.

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