10 h. ago EABL's parent company Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations

EABL's parent company Diageo could exit Kenyan market amid new proposed alcohol regulations  MSN

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12 h. ago Woman killed, daughter injured after stepping on explosive at Kenya–Somalia border

Woman killed, daughter injured after stepping on explosive at Kenya–Somalia border  Hiiraan

Events

26 h. ago Why Supreme Court rejected bid to move 2027 elections to 2026

Why Supreme Court rejected bid to move 2027 elections to 2026  Daily Nation

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26 h. ago Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration

Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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28 h. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

28 h. ago Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Board of Management of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which runs The Nairobi Hospital, has warned the public against dealing with political analyst Herman Manyora in any capacity. In a public notice dated July 4, 2025, the board said Manyora’s claim to the position of chairman was the product […] The post Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have rejected a proposed amendment to the Advocates Act that would give the President unilateral authority to confer the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo warned that the proposal threatens to […] The post Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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34 h. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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35 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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38 h. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

38 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

38 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.

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39 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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49 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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50 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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51 h. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 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

51 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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52 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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54 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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