47 m. ago Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co

Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co-funded by Donald Trump's US  Le Monde.fr

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6 h. ago The politics and perils of relaxing vetting for IDs in Northern Kenya

The politics and perils of relaxing vetting for IDs in Northern Kenya  standardmedia.co.ke

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8 h. ago Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The opposition has assembled a team of 100 advocates to challenge the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, terming the transaction unconstitutional, opaque, and a threat to Kenya’s strategic national assets. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Okoa Uchumi Report, a public audit initiative […] The post Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the Washington Accord, brokered by President Donald Trump to end decades of conflict between Rwanda and the DRC, has a “much bigger chance of success” because it is built on practical, transactional commitments. Kagame who spoke to Al Jazeera ahead of the December 4 deal […] The post Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 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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18 h. ago Kenya Cup 2025/26: Kabras, Oilers take early lead in table standings

Kenya Cup 2025/26: Kabras, Oilers take early lead in table standings  People Daily

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19 h. ago PS Oluga Sets Record Straight on Sharing Kenyans Personal Data with America After Ruto

PS Oluga Sets Record Straight on Sharing Kenyans Personal Data with America After Ruto-Trump Deal  The Kenya Times

Sport

23 h. ago “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to sell Safaricom shares through a transparent, competitive bidding process instead of transferring them to a specific company. Speaking during a church service in his constituency on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Nyoro voiced concerns that the planned sale of government-held Safaricom shares to South Africa-based Vodafone has contributed to the undervaluation of the shares. “Let us not rush the sale of a 15 per cent share in Safaricom. Let’s give people a chance to compete,” he said. “Let’s open a competition of bids so that we can have many companies The post “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies

Most Australian punters recognise PayID as the simplest way to move money between banks. What many don’t see is that platforms using PayID pokies rely on a far more complex set of fintech standards sitting underneath the surface. PayID is built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), and this system delivers the real-time messaging, verification flows and security layers that gaming operators now use as the backbone of their payment infrastructure. Why PayID Integrated Into Casinos Faster Than Cards PayID entered the gambling space quickly because it works on real-time rails rather than the slow clearing processes tied to cards. The post How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

25 h. ago Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry

Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry  the-star.co.ke

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30 h. ago Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp

Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp  standardmedia.co.ke

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44 h. ago What returning to Kenya taught me after living abroad for 13 years

What returning to Kenya taught me after living abroad for 13 years  standardmedia.co.ke

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57 h. ago Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses

Dec 6 – Dozens of Pakistani truck drivers transporting goods to Afghanistan have been stranded for weeks at major border crossings, caught in an escalating standoff between Islamabad and Kabul that has crippled regional trade. The closure of key trade routes has left hundreds of vehicles parked at crossing points where drivers, deprived of food, […] The post Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

60 h. ago Standard Investment Bank marks 30 years of Kenyan excellence

Standard Investment Bank marks 30 years of Kenyan excellence  Daily Nation

Economics

66 h. ago Ruto hails Washington engagement with Trump as watershed moment

President William Ruto described his Washington talks with US President Donald Trump as a watershed moment. The visit secured a historic $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework boosting healthcare, investment, and security collaboration.

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66 h. ago Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks

Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks  Nilepost News

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3 d. ago President Donald Trump Marvels at Kenyan Athletes’ Dominance in Running

President Donald Trump Marvels at Kenyan Athletes’ Dominance in Running  PFSN

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3 d. ago After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well

After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well  KT PRESS -

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3 d. ago #Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five

#Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five-year health agreement with the US, the first such pact since Donald Trump's administration overhauled its foreign aid program. The $2.5bn (£1.9bn) deal is aimed  facebook.com

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3 d. ago Kenya Becomes First Nation to Sign Historic $1.6 Billion Direct Government Health Partnership Under Trump’s ‘America First’ Strategy

Kenya Becomes First Nation to Sign Historic $1.6 Billion Direct Government Health Partnership Under Trump’s ‘America First’ Strategy  Serrari Group

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