3 h. ago Omtatah petitions High Court to halt implementation of ‘unlawful and financial risky’ US

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah wants the High Court to stop the implementation of the Health Cooperation Framework signed between the United States and Kenya. Omtatah is urging the Court to find that the deal violates the Constitution, arguing that it was not subjected to public participation and threatens Kenya’s sovereignty. He […] The post Omtatah petitions High Court to halt implementation of ‘unlawful and financial risky’ US-Kenya Health pact appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago High Court Suspends Nakuru–NYS Sh2.1bn Roads Deal Pending Legal Challenge

NAKURU, Kenya, Dec 10 – The High Court has halted the implementation of the contentious Sh2.1 billion roads improvement agreement between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS), pending the determination of a petition challenging its legality. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the court certified as urgent a petition filed by […] The post High Court Suspends Nakuru–NYS Sh2.1bn Roads Deal Pending Legal Challenge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago High Court Quashes Private Prosecution Bid, Affirms ODPP’s Authority in Kakamega Case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – The High Court in Kakamega has delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing the constitutional mandate of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), setting aside a magistrate’s ruling that had allowed a private prosecution against a local resident, Sylvia Atamba. In its decision issued on 1st December 2025, the […] The post High Court Quashes Private Prosecution Bid, Affirms ODPP’s Authority in Kakamega Case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced a Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed during a civil war more than two decades ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman had been convicted in October on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region. Known as Ali Kushayb, […] The post Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago 2 suspected robbers shot dead in dramatic chase along Nairobi’s Moi Avenue

Two suspected robbers shot dead by police in Nairobi’s Moi Avenue after a man was robbed; authorities launch manhunt for remaining suspects.

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33 h. ago PS Omollo Urges Public Service Collaboration During PBORA Rebranding Launch

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Government institutions must collaborate to enhance public service delivery, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said, as he presided over the launch of the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA)’s new brand and website. The event marks a major milestone in PBORA’s transition following the operationalization of the Public Benefit […] The post PS Omollo Urges Public Service Collaboration During PBORA Rebranding Launch appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

37 h. ago Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily

SEOUL — A fire broke out after an explosion at a thermal power plant in southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday. It was reported to the fire authorities at about 2:43 pm local time (0543 GMT) that the fire broke out with a loud bang at the thermal power plant in Taean, around […] The post Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

48 h. ago Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together environment ministers, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, youth delegates, and private sector representatives from around the world to advance solutions for a resilient planet through multilateralism. The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making […] The post Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

49 h. ago KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

55 h. ago Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recorded one of its strongest years yet in the fight against graft. Key achievements from the 2024/2025 financial year include: Corruption Reporting and Investigations 4,183 corruption reports processed 1,846 cases taken up for investigation 838 active investigations ongoing 175 case files forwarded to the ODPP Asset Recovery and […] The post Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti-Corruption Report in numbers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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56 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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58 h. ago Kenya Power slapped with Sh20m penalty for illegal power lines on private land

Kenya Power slapped with Sh20m penalty for illegal power lines on private land  Business Daily

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59 h. ago Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya snubs African Court orders

Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya snubs African Court orders  Daily Nation

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60 h. ago Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all records relating to the leasing of four public sugar companies within 21 days, warning that failure to comply could trigger criminal prosecution. In a notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the PS must provide […] The post Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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61 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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61 h. ago Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya ignores African Court orders

Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya ignores African Court orders  Daily Nation

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61 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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64 h. ago 100 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released After Days in Captivity

The pupils, who were abducted by armed gangs commonly referred to as bandits, were freed following a coordinated security operation involving local authorities, community leaders and federal security agencies.

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