6 h. ago India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space

New Delhi, India June 17 – India is set to deploy its own constellation of surveillance satellites aimed at tracking and monitoring foreign satellites that may be spying on the country. The ambitious project, led by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), is nearing finalisation and will be entirely developed within India, senior officials from the […] The post India to Launch Spy Satellites to Monitor Foreign Surveillance in Space appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Mudavadi tells off global community for undermining African peace strategies

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16— Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned the international community against pursuing unilateral approaches to conflict resolution in Africa, cautioning that such efforts risk undermining regional mechanisms dedicated to securing lasting peace—particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Rwanda […] The post Mudavadi tells off global community for undermining African peace strategies appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death

Two suspects accused of interfering with CCTV footage tied to the suspicious death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ were arraigned on Monday afternoon at the Kibera Law Courts. The suspects face charges of obstructing justice after allegedly tampering with surveillance recordings believed to hold crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into Ojwang’s death while in police custody at Nairobi Central Police Station. Among those arraigned is a technician accused of receiving Ksh3,000 to alter CCTV footage at the station. Detectives arrested him at his Saika residence on Friday morning during a targeted operation. During questioning, he reportedly admitted to The post Court Hears How Technician Was Paid Ksh3,000 to Delete CCTV Footage in Ojwang’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 h. ago OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Taalam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Taalam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 h. ago Murkomen Announces Sweeping Police Reforms, Including CCTV, Digitized OBs & Ethics Training

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a sweeping overhaul of the National Police Service (NPS), unveiling a raft of bold reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement. A key highlight of the reforms is a new directive requiring the installation of CCTV surveillance systems in all police stations across the country. Speaking during his State of the Nation address on Monday, June 16, 2025, Murkomen revealed that the government plans to install CCTV cameras in all 1,209 police stations over the next two years. The nationwide rollout, he explained, is designed to restore public The post Murkomen Announces Sweeping Police Reforms, Including CCTV, Digitized OBs & Ethics Training appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago JKIA Detectives Nab Woman with 626 Grams of Ingested Cocaine

Anti-Narcotics detectives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) arrested a 26-year-old woman, Wendy Mbeke Muli, for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden in her body. Detectives intercepted Mbeke on June 13, 2025, just before she boarded an outbound flight, after her suspicious behavior raised red flags during routine screening. Officers immediately subjected her to a thorough search and placed her under medical observation after confirming she had ingested foreign substances. While in custody, Mbeke excreted two drug pellets later that day and six more on June 14, bringing the total to eight pellets. The seized pellets contained cocaine weighing approximately 626.65 The post JKIA Detectives Nab Woman with 626 Grams of Ingested Cocaine appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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44 h. ago Mortal remains of 5 Keralites killed in Kenya accident brought back

Mortal remains of 5 Keralites killed in Kenya accident brought back  Times of India

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47 h. ago Why PM Modi’s G7 Visit Underscores India’s Growing Global Standing

June 15 – When Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins the G7 summit in Canada this June, it will not simply be as a guest, but as a central figure in shaping global discussions. His attendance reflects India’s transformation from a peripheral player to a core strategic partner on the world stage. Since 2019, India has […] The post Why PM Modi’s G7 Visit Underscores India’s Growing Global Standing appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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53 h. ago Mortal remains of 5 Keralites who died in Kenyan road mishap reach state | Latest News India

Mortal remains of 5 Keralites who died in Kenyan road mishap reach state | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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57 h. ago Kenya road accident: Bodies of five Malayalees to be brought on Sunday

Kenya road accident: Bodies of five Malayalees to be brought on Sunday  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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67 h. ago Bodies of Kenya bus accident victims to be brought to Kochi today

Bodies of Kenya bus accident victims to be brought to Kochi today  Times of India

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2 d. ago India’s civil aviation ministry forms another panel to probe plane crash, asked to submit report in 3 months

NEW DELHI, June 14 (Xinhua) — India’s federal civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Saturday said keeping in view the utmost seriousness of the incident, another high-level committee has been formed to probe the deadly plane crash in the western state of Gujarat. The committee, according to Kinjarapu, will be headed by the home […] The post India’s civil aviation ministry forms another panel to probe plane crash, asked to submit report in 3 months appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects

The CJ explained that the launch of the project in 42 court stations marks the scaling up of the Judiciary’s digital transformation journey

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3 d. ago Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale Leads Launch of Health Facility Digitalization

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale Leads Launch of Health Facility Digitalization  ZAWYA

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4 d. ago (WATCH) Indian Prime Minister Modi visits only survivor of Boeing horror plane crash

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site and the lone survivor of the plane crash Vishwashkumar Ramesh inside a hospital. Air India confirmed Mr Ramesh was the sole survivor of the 242 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it crashed into a medical college shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. It […] The post (WATCH) Indian Prime Minister Modi visits only survivor of Boeing horror plane crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago India, Malaysia Hold 10th Naval Staff Talks as Delhi Expands Regional Diplomatic Outreach

Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM led the Indian Navy delegation, while the Royal Malaysian Navy was represented by First Admiral Harisundar Rajoo, Senior Director of Operations and Training. According to an official statement, the two sides reviewed ongoing maritime engagements and outlined plans for future collaborative activities in the Indo-Pacific region.

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4 d. ago Youngest to trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya for a social cause

Youngest to trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya for a social cause  India Book of Records

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4 d. ago Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will launch a national street families census in the next two weeks in an effort to understand the current scale of homelessness across Kenya. The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust will lead the three-day exercise in all 47 counties, starting on June 29th. Officials anticipate a significant rise in the number of street families since the last count five years ago, which recorded 46,000 individuals living on the streets. The government has allocated Ksh. 50 million for the exercise, which is expected to provide critical data to inform future policy and rehabilitation efforts. Mary The post Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenyans digital privacy is under fresh threat as the government allocates billions to surveillance tools, police operations, and digital monitoring infrastructure with no sign of public consultation or legal safeguards. In the Supplementary Budget are significant increases to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) aimed at expanding state surveillance powers […] The post Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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