1 hour ago 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship

 NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16- The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced the selection of 41 “outstanding young Kenyan leaders” for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The selected fellows will participate in a six-week academic and leadership program at top U.S. universities and leadership institutes […] The post 41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 hour ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 hour ago Interventions Issue 6: Kenya Is Not in Crisis – Kenya Is the Crisis

Interventions Issue 6: Kenya Is Not in Crisis – Kenya Is the Crisis  Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research

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1 hour ago Kenya's vaccine manufacturing dream: 1,000 days of delays and broken promises

Kenya's vaccine manufacturing dream: 1,000 days of delays and broken promises  Daily Nation

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2 h. ago Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’

Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has cautioned President William Ruto’s administration against misreading the silence of Kenya’s youth as contentment, warning that a political storm is quietly brewing beneath the surface. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Poghisio said the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to grasp the gravity of the message delivered by Gen Z protesters during the mass demonstrations of June 2024. Those protests, which forced the government to momentarily backtrack on several unpopular policies, were a wake-up call the administration has chosen to ignore, he said. “Gen Zs may be quiet and The post Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 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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2 h. ago Wajackoyah Reveals Why He Rejected Land, Cash and CS Post from Kenya Kwanza

Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has claimed that Kenya Kwanza officials recently attempted to entice him into joining the government with grand promises of wealth, power, and land. “Recently, the Ruto group offered me a lot of money. Some governor came to me and offered me to join with the promise of a CS position, and others have been telling me to join them with goodies that we shall send you a helicopter and give you a 150-acre parcel of land around Narok,” he disclosed. Wajackoyah said he firmly rejected the offers, insisting he would only The post Wajackoyah Reveals Why He Rejected Land, Cash and CS Post from Kenya Kwanza appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 h. ago Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role

The Kenyan government has firmly denied allegations suggesting its involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that it is not supplying arms to either side of the warring factions. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, dismissing the claims as “false and misleading.” His statement came in response to a recent investigative exposé aired by a local media outlet, which implied Kenya had a covert role in fueling the bloody conflict in Sudan. Mwaura clarified that Kenya’s role in Sudan is entirely diplomatic and geared toward peacebuilding. He said the country remains focused on mediating between the The post Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 h. ago ‘Eight coaches in four years’: Tough choices won title for Kenya Police

‘Eight coaches in four years’: Tough choices won title for Kenya Police  Daily Nation

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3 h. ago Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody

Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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9 h. ago ‘Striking’ species feared locally extinct in Kenya seen for first time in decade

‘Striking’ species feared locally extinct in Kenya seen for first time in decade  Miami Herald

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9 h. ago Diplomacy in Motion: Kenya and Finland Align for a Changing World

Diplomacy in Motion: Kenya and Finland Align for a Changing World  ZAWYA

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9 h. ago Mum who left husband and 3 kids to live with toyboy in Kenya mud hut admits ‘huge mistake'

Mum who left husband and 3 kids to live with toyboy in Kenya mud hut admits ‘huge mistake'  Daily Express

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9 h. ago Kenya deputy police chief steps aside amid death in custody probe

Kenya deputy police chief steps aside amid death in custody probe  Punch Newspapers

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10 h. ago Kenya Airways to spend over KSh 50 billion to buy new planes in fleet expansion plan

Kenya Airways to spend over KSh 50 billion to buy new planes in fleet expansion plan  MSN

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10 h. ago Far Beyond: Lachlan Morton travels to Kenya for the Migration Gravel Race

Far Beyond: Lachlan Morton travels to Kenya for the Migration Gravel Race  EF Pro Cycling

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11 h. ago Ojwang’ murder probe puts spotlight on Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General

Ojwang’ murder probe puts spotlight on Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General  Citizen Digital

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12 h. ago Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang

Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang  World Socialist Web Site

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12 h. ago Murkomen Orders CCTV in All Police Stations After Blogger Ojwang’s Murder in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations across the country following the shocking murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody—an incident that has fuelled public fury and renewed fears of extrajudicial killings by security agencies. Murkomen said the […] The post Murkomen Orders CCTV in All Police Stations After Blogger Ojwang’s Murder in Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Eliud Lagat: Kenya deputy police chief step aside over di death of blogger for police custody

Eliud Lagat: Kenya deputy police chief step aside over di death of blogger for police custody  BBC

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