58 m. ago EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption reports and launched investigations into 1,846 of them. The Commission found that bribery dominated the reports at 37 per cent, with embezzlement of public funds coming in second at 19 per cent, unethical conduct at 13 per cent, and fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public The post EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti-Corruption Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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61 m. ago New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials and appeals to six months. It also seeks to give investigators wider access to mobile money records and non-bank financial institutions to close loopholes exploited by corrupt networks. If passed, the bill would also impose a 10-year ban from public tenders on individuals convicted of The post New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle-Blower Protections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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61 m. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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62 m. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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65 m. ago Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season

Kenyans can look forward to a reliable and sufficient electricity supply during the festive season, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured. In a statement on Monday, KenGen pointed out that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is producing at high capacity, supplying the country with plenty of renewable, low-cost electricity amid unpredictable global energy prices. “As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. Reservoir Levels Healthy, Generation Stable According to the latest dam readings from KenGen, The post Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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92 m. ago Sh2bn US deal to boost Kenya’s disease surveillance, response

Sh2bn US deal to boost Kenya’s disease surveillance, response  Daily Nation

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1 hour ago Kenya sends fresh police contingent to bolster faltering Haiti mission

Kenya sends fresh police contingent to bolster faltering Haiti mission  France 24

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1 hour ago Broken system: How Kenya’s digital health revolution is failing on the frontline

Broken system: How Kenya’s digital health revolution is failing on the frontline  Daily Nation

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1 hour 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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1 hour ago Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com

Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com  The Daily Gazette

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7 h. ago Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together environment ministers, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, youth delegates, and private sector representatives from around the world to advance solutions for a resilient planet through multilateralism. The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making […] The post Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies

NAIROBI, Kenya — Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has raised alarm over what he has termed as persistent threats to the independence and effectiveness of Kenya’s accountability institutions, citing inadequate funding, weak implementation of recommendations and growing political interference. Omondi, who chairs the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), spoke Monday during the release […] The post Caroli Omondi flags political interference, funding crisis in watchdog bodies appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago ‘We’re so grateful’: Visa approved for B.C. family’s adopted granddaughter from Kenya

‘We’re so grateful’: Visa approved for B.C. family’s adopted granddaughter from Kenya  CTV News

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7 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 KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 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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9 h. ago Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has vowed that Parliament will block any attempt by the government to increase fees for day secondary schools from January, accusing the National Treasury of slashing capitation by Sh9,370 per learner. Nyoro said MPs would not support measures that load extra costs on households already struggling […] The post Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago UN Slashes Its 2026 Global Appeal By Nearly Half, As Kenya Faces Humanitarian Shockwave

UN Slashes Its 2026 Global Appeal By Nearly Half, As Kenya Faces Humanitarian Shockwave  Dawan Africa

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9 h. ago Kenya Makes Full Health Deal with US Public After Days of Outcry

Kenya Makes Full Health Deal with US Public After Days of Outcry  Dawan Africa

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10 h. ago Newly Ordained Deacons, Priest for Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Urged to Anchor Their Ministry in Christ’s Love

Newly Ordained Deacons, Priest for Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese Urged to Anchor Their Ministry in Christ’s Love  aciafrica.org

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