31 m. ago Kenya’s Bold Vision for the Future as the New International Airport Transforms Aviation Capacity and Global Competitiveness

Kenya’s Bold Vision for the Future as the New International Airport Transforms Aviation Capacity and Global Competitiveness  Travel And Tour World

Transport

3 h. ago Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration

Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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6 h. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Ruto names Amb Odhiambo as Kenya’s High Commissioner to UK after Esipisu’s exit

The posting is part of a major reshuffle in Kenya’s Foreign Service affecting 11 diplomatic stations, which State House said is aimed at “optimising performance and enhancing service delivery” under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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11 h. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

12 h. ago Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close

Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close  Daily Nation

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13 h. ago China’s data regulator promises accelerated digital infrastructure reforms

China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of the global total, and has achieved breakthroughs in core technologies including chips, homegrown operating systems and humanoid robots.

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15 h. ago Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has outlined the new criteria for allocating Affordable Housing units, promising Kenyans a process that is both transparent and inclusive. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Ichung’wah explained that the guidelines – anchored in the Affordable Housing Act of 2024 – seek to guarantee fairness while shielding the program from political interference. “It is important to have clear criteria to determine who qualifies for affordable housing and how they are allocated. That is what these regulations aim to achieve,” he said. The new rules introduce an automated application system with no human involvement, The post Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

15 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

15 h. ago High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age

The High Court has dismissed a suit to overturn Kenya’s retirement age, upholding that the thresholds laid down are legal, fair, and not discriminatory. The matter was filed by Charles Chege Gitau, who sought the retirement policy prohibited and employers compelled to retain laborers past the age limits. Current law requires employees to retire at 60 years, or 65 years for those with disabilities. Gitau argued that the system violates constitutional principles of equality, dignity, and just labour practices. He contended that the policy advances stereotypes about the work rate of older workers, does not secure employment for the youngsters, The post High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

16 h. ago Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking

Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking  Daily Nation

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26 h. ago Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test

Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test  LADbible

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27 h. ago Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town

Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town  allAfrica.com

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27 h. ago Time for a policy reset to support private equity growth in Kenya

Time for a policy reset to support private equity growth in Kenya  Business Daily

Events

29 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

29 h. ago Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits

Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits  Daily Nation

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29 h. ago US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church

US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church  News24

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31 h. ago South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry

South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry  The Kenyan Wall Street

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32 h. ago The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025

The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025  KenyanVibe

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34 h. ago Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp  Radio Tamazuj

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