26 h. ago 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

NAIROBI, Kenya June 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed that it received 16 patients injured during Tuesday’s #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including a male trader who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a statement issued Wednesday, the hospital said the man, identified […] The post 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18, 2025— Jonah Kariuki Nyambura, the father of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask vendor who was shot in the head during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, has confirmed that his son is alive but in critical condition at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit. Boniface was among those caught […] The post Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry

Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which have provided over Ksh388 billion in funding during a time of severe debt strain. The IMF acknowledged receiving Kenya’s request and announced plans to send a mission team to Nairobi in September 2025 to begin formal negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on June 11, 2025, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed that the government had already The post Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Mpox Outbreak Spreads to New Counties with 137 New Infections

Kenya is grappling with a fresh Mpox outbreak, with 137 confirmed cases spreading across 16 counties, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The surge has raised fresh concerns about the virus’s rapid transmission and potential to reach new regions. “The Ministry would like to inform the public of more additional cases especially in new counties outside the Northern transport corridor,” MoH noted. Busia County has recorded the highest number of infections at 48, followed closely by Mombasa with 37 and Nakuru with 16 cases. Other counties reporting multiple cases include Makueni (10), Nairobi (5), and Kajiado (3). Additional infections The post Mpox Outbreak Spreads to New Counties with 137 New Infections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Opinion| Kenya’s approach confirms opposition politics not an existential threat

Opinion| Kenya’s approach confirms opposition politics not an existential threat  Radio Tamazuj

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2 w. ago Kenya Confirms Large Delegation of Exhibitors to Showcase “Made in Africa” at Manufacturing Indaba 2025

Kenya Confirms Large Delegation of Exhibitors to Showcase “Made in Africa” at Manufacturing Indaba 2025  Engineering News

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3 w. ago Kenya blocks Somaliland’s quest for diplomatic status in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 — Kenya has blocked Somaliland’s attempt to elevate its representation in Nairobi to diplomatic status, disrupting a planned office launch on Tuesday by the region’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, who arrived in the country on Monday. In a diplomatic note circulated Tuesday night, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs confirmed […] The post Kenya blocks Somaliland’s quest for diplomatic status in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Langley hails Kenya’s leadership role as Chief of Defence Conference host in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 — US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Michael Langley has lauded Kenya’s leadership as the East African nation hosts the African Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD) 2025, bringing together top military leaders from across the continent. Speaking ahead of the high-level gathering in Nairobi, General Langley confirmed that invitations had been […] The post Langley hails Kenya’s leadership role as Chief of Defence Conference host in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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