5 h. ago Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video

Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video  Africa Check

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6 h. ago National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The National Assembly has officially initiated the public participation process for the government’s plan to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC. This proposed partial divestment, contained in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, is expected to raise approximately Sh244.5 billion but has drawn sharp criticism regarding potential undervaluation and […] The post National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has issued instruments of power to the newly sworn

Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has issued instruments of power to the newly sworn-in County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Industrialization and Wildlife, Mr. Charles Birech.  facebook.com

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7 h. ago Fabricated newspaper front page falsely portrays Kenyan governor Natembeya as leading party revolt

Fabricated newspaper front page falsely portrays Kenyan governor Natembeya as leading party revolt  Africa Check

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10 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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10 h. ago “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that the 2027 General Election may not resemble a normal democratic contest if current governance and political patterns continue. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, December 6, during the Lower Eastern Advocates Forum end-of-year celebrations in Machakos County. The event, which started at 6pm and ran past midnight, brought together judges, magistrates, advocates, and regional leaders including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior. “This country is in a revolutionary mode. What you are going to see next time isn’t a normal election,” Kalonzo said. Claims of Flawed By-Elections and The post “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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10 h. ago Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has doubled down on his commitment to a united Opposition, vowing that the United Opposition coalition will field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the declaration on Sunday during a church service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, where he accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of plotting to divide the Opposition. He maintained that the alleged schemes had collapsed. “I want to assure you that we are steadfast and will remain united in the Opposition. We will liberate this country together,” he said. Claims The post Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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10 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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25 h. ago Maasai Morans swap spears for footballs in fight to protect lions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — A thrilling showdown unfolded this weekend as four top teams from the greater Amboseli landscape—Rombo, Kuku, Eselenkei, and ALOCA—competed in the finals of the 2025 Maasai Football League. Beyond the goals and celebrations, the rapidly growing community sports initiative is driving a remarkable shift in attitudes toward wildlife and conservation. […] The post Maasai Morans swap spears for footballs in fight to protect lions appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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46 h. ago ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – A sombre gathering at the burial of Beryl Odinga turned into a moment of emotional reflection on family, grief and political succession, as Ida Odinga delivered a firm message to political actors seeking to draw the mourning Odinga family into the 2027 alliances. Speaking after moving tributes from family members, […] The post ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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49 h. ago China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Macron made the remarks while delivering a speech on Friday at Sichuan University in Chengdu […] The post China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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50 h. ago President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Taita Taveta MP Basil Criticos as Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), ending his two-year tenure at the helm of the state agency. The decision was announced through a Gazette Notice dated December 5, 2025, which also removed board […] The post President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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63 h. ago Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday inspected a series of newly upgraded roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa, signalling continued momentum in the county’s plan to rehabilitate road networks across all 85 wards. The improvements include the resurfacing and drainage upgrades of Likoni Lane, Durham Road, and Gichugu Road, alongside sections […] The post Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward-by-Ward Infrastructure Overhaul appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago 19 Doctors in Garissa finally get Permanent and Pensionable Terms After County–KMPDU Talks

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – Garissa County has agreed to confirm 19 doctors, currently on two-year contracts to Permanent and Pensionable terms once their contracts expire next year. This was among key resolutions reached in a meeting between Governor Nathif Jama and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists & Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials. The county also committed […] The post 19 Doctors in Garissa finally get Permanent and Pensionable Terms After County–KMPDU Talks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Court Dismisses Petition to Oust Isiolo Governor Over Alleged Party Defection

The judges noted that no evidence was tendered to show formal communication of defection to either UDA, Jubilee, or the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

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3 d. ago They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — US President Donald Trump on Thursday presided over the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, declaring that the once-bitter rivals were turning the page on decades of bloodshed. In characteristic style, Trump remarked that Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi […] The post They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame-Tshisekedi relations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability

Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability  allAfrica.com

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3 d. ago Ruto says proposed AGOA extension critical for trade stability

If passed, the extension would allow ongoing negotiations to continue without risking the gains made over AGOA’s two-decade history, while offering space to redesign the agreement for a rapidly changing global trade environment.

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3 d. ago Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi has accused Meta of enabling state repression after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania. The activist warned the move shields government abuses from public scrutiny and suppresses dissent ahead of planned anti-government protests. Sarungi, a prominent voice documenting alleged human rights violations, […] The post Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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