12 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Culture

26 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

60 h. ago Hussein Mohammed: Fan Discipline Key to Future of Kenyan Football

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Hussein Mohammed has asked football supporters traveling to the CHAN games at Kasarani Stadium to plan to get there early – at least five hours before the game – so they can avoid last-minute congestion and enjoy a trouble-free match day experience. Addressing the media on Tuesday, 12th August 2025, Mohammed urged fans to plan ahead and avoid falling into the trap of arriving at the stadium at the very last minute. He invited fans to pre-load their tickets on their phone before arriving, which would greatly speed up the checking process when they arrive The post Hussein Mohammed: Fan Discipline Key to Future of Kenyan Football appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

4 d. ago Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Capital FM has signed a content-sharing partnership with China Daily, aimed at broadening the scope of news and feature stories available to Kenyan audiences. The agreement, signed in Nairobi by Capital FM Managing Director Mr Symon Bargurei and China Daily Africa Bureau Director Mr Wang Xiaodong, will see Capital FM republish articles from the China Daily newspaper […] The post Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

4 d. ago ODM Leaders Assure Kenyans: We Will Hold Government Accountable

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has stood by his decision to work with President William Ruto under the broad-based government initiative, saying he has no regrets. Speaking at the funeral of former Rarieda MP Bob Jalang’o Nyanduga at Obaga Primary School grounds, Odinga pointed out that ODM chose to partner with the Kenya Kwanza government for the sake of the nation. He explained that, at the time, Kenya was on the brink of imploding, citing the massive protests against the government that were on the verge of plunging the nation into chaos. “It was necessary to take emergency The post ODM Leaders Assure Kenyans: We Will Hold Government Accountable appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

4 d. ago Kenya Airways Expands Flight Capacity with The Fleet Enhancements and Network Growth

Kenya Airways Expands Flight Capacity with The Fleet Enhancements and Network Growth  Travel And Tour World

Politics

5 d. ago Kenya Airways Boosts Capacity with Dreamliner Return & New Leases

Kenya Airways Boosts Capacity with Dreamliner Return & New Leases  Kenya Association of Travel Agents

Politics

7 d. ago Kenya Airways announces jobs for Kenyans in Nairobi, Dubai and other cities

Kenya Airways announces jobs for Kenyans in Nairobi, Dubai and other cities  MSN

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7 d. ago Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says

Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says  BBCAt least 6 killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital  AP NewsLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersMedical plane crash in Kenya kills at least six, injures two  Al JazeeraPlane Crash Kills Six, Including Two Inside a House  Newsweek6 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesPlane crash in Kenya kills at least 6 after charity's medical jet smashes into neighbourhood and erupts in fireball  The US SunLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital, Star newspaper reports  ReutersPlane crash kills at least six after aircraft crashes in residential area outside Kenya's capital  Daily Mail

Events

9 d. ago Kenyan pastor who fled 'persecution' by powerful Nairobi church leader to be deported from Canada

Kenyan pastor who fled 'persecution' by powerful Nairobi church leader to be deported from Canada  Citizen Digital

Politics

9 d. ago Omit Your Social Media, Lose Your Visa: US Embassy Warns Kenyans

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyans applying for American visas to be fully forthcoming about their use of social media when applying for the application forms. In a statement on Monday, August 4, the embassy warned that not disclosing social media details could lead to automatic visa denial and even render an applicant ineligible for consideration for any visa in the future. “Did you know that omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas?” the statement posed. The embassy clarified that beginning 2019, applicants for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas are required to The post Omit Your Social Media, Lose Your Visa: US Embassy Warns Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

2 w. ago Opposition Accuses Govt of Poisoning Kenyans with Contaminated Sugar

Kenya’s opposition leaders have sounded the alarm over a 25,000-metric-tonne consignment of imported sugar docked at the Port of Mombasa, which they allege is contaminated and unfit for human consumption. Despite these concerns, they say the government has shockingly cleared the sugar for repackaging in a Western Kenya factory, raising public health fears. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, and Nyandarua Senator John Methu claimed the sugar had already been flagged as unsafe at its port of origin. “We’re aware that a shipment of 25,000 The post Opposition Accuses Govt of Poisoning Kenyans with Contaminated Sugar appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

2 w. ago No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has moved to calm people’s nerves following public outrage over its latest policy recommendations on alcohol abuse control. While the sweeping reforms became public about two weeks ago, it was not until yesterday that the public let their feelings known, taking to various social media spaces to condemn some of the measures such as sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms and residential areas. The new measures are contained in the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, adopted by the Cabinet on June 24. The post No Ban Yet: NACADA Calms Kenyans Over Viral Alcohol Control Proposals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

3 w. ago U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025

Travel to America will get costlier in the near future, all thanks to a new visa fee introduced by the Trump administration. The US government has launched a new “Visa Integrity Fee” that will be charged for almost all kinds of non-immigrant visa applications. These range from popular ones like the B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas, F-1 student visas, H-1B work visas, and J-1 exchange visitor visas, all regularly sought by Kenyans. The additional charge – set at a minimum of $250 (approximately Ksh32,500) – came into effect through a new law known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’. The post U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

3 w. ago Virgin Atlantic / Kenya Airways Expands Codeshare Service From July 2025

Virgin Atlantic / Kenya Airways Expands Codeshare Service From July 2025  AeroRoutes

Politics

4 w. ago Kenya Airways to double fleet size in five years amid profitability & cost optimisation push

Kenya Airways to double fleet size in five years amid profitability & cost optimisation push  CNBC Africa

Economics

last month BCLB Proposes Sh50m Entry Barrier in Crackdown on Betting Firms

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – Kenyans seeking to register for gambling accounts may soon be required to take a selfie holding their national ID, in what regulators say is part of a strategic plan to clean up the fast-growing betting industry. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is proposing sweeping reforms to tighten market […] The post BCLB Proposes Sh50m Entry Barrier in Crackdown on Betting Firms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

last month Ndindi Nyoro Accuses Govt of Misleading Kenyans on Fuel Prices and Secret Borrowing

Nyoro rubbished the Ministry of Energy’s explanation issued on Tuesday that blamed the price surge on rising global oil prices. He argued that international market trends don’t support that claim. “Global oil prices peaked last year, not this year,” Nyoro said. According to the outspoken lawmaker, the real drivers of the high fuel prices are excessive domestic taxation and the controversial securitisation of fuel levies. He revealed that over Ksh80 per litre of petrol and Ksh76 for other fuels go directly into taxes and levies. “Out of the total cost per litre, more than Ksh 80 for petrol and Ksh The post Ndindi Nyoro Accuses Govt of Misleading Kenyans on Fuel Prices and Secret Borrowing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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