2 h. ago Kenyan newspapers, December 9: Nyanza likely to influence 2027 election as govt taps into 1.5m new votes

Kenyan newspapers, December 9: Nyanza likely to influence 2027 election as govt taps into 1.5m new votes  MSN

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3 h. ago Kenyan youngsters Kibugu and Wafula earn tickets to prestigious pro golf tour

Kenyan youngsters Kibugu and Wafula earn tickets to prestigious pro golf tour  Daily Nation

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4 h. ago Kenya sends fifth police team to Haiti as GSF ramps up operations

The latest deployment brings the total number of Kenyan officers serving in Haiti to over 700, solidifying Kenya’s position as the largest contributor to the GSF.

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5 h. ago Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees

Parliament has launched investigations into a fast-growing fraud scheme that appears to be targeting retirees moments after they receive their lump-sum pension payments from the government. According to the Senate, the syndicate somehow gains access to pensioners’ confidential banking information, allowing criminals to monitor account activity and drain the funds under mysterious circumstances. Migori Senator Eddy Oketch raised the alarm in the House, warning that criminals seem to be obtaining highly sensitive personal banking details. He said this access enables them to track government disbursements and strike almost immediately after pension payments hit retirees’ accounts. Oketch highlighted a recent case The post Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 h. 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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5 h. 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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8 h. ago Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate  U.S. News & World Report

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17 h. ago Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula met Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Monday in a courtesy call by the EAC Bureau of Speakers, emphasizing the need for regional collaboration on shared resources and security. In the meeting, Wetangula cited concerns over harassment faced by Kenyan fishermen by Uganda’s lake […] The post Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago ‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner

‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner  People Daily

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23 h. ago Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure

Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure  Telecompaper

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23 h. ago Two Kenyan Stories Set for the Red Sea International Film Festival

Two Kenyan Stories Set for the Red Sea International Film Festival  KenyanVibe

Culture

24 h. ago Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video

Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video  Africa Check

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24 h. ago Hong Kong Billionaire Behind Kenyan Digital Insurance Platform Acquisition

Hong Kong Billionaire Behind Kenyan Digital Insurance Platform Acquisition  The Kenya Times

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24 h. ago OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems

By Antony Kagure Moments before the opening session of the Datafest Africa 2025 conference, a whispered rumour rippled through the auditorium—that Kenyan veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had passed away. It spread the way news now travels in the digital age: first as a murmur, then a hush, followed by a quiet chorus of phones […] The post OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Fabricated newspaper front page falsely portrays Kenyan governor Natembeya as leading party revolt

Fabricated newspaper front page falsely portrays Kenyan governor Natembeya as leading party revolt  Africa Check

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26 h. ago Kenyan Parliamentary Delegation to Visit MTZ, HTP and the “Dziarzynski Agro

Kenyan Parliamentary Delegation to Visit MTZ, HTP and the “Dziarzynski Agro-Complex”  REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by)

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41 h. ago Who are John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei? Kenyan marathon runners won the Valencia Marathon

Who are John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei? Kenyan marathon runners won the Valencia Marathon  Times of India

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43 h. ago Kenya’s Future Icons: Profile Of Amos Wanjala, Kenyan Playing Football In Spain

Kenya’s Future Icons: Profile Of Amos Wanjala, Kenyan Playing Football In Spain  The Kenya Times

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43 h. ago Kenya Unveils its New Tourism Strategy, Integrating Cultural Experiences with MICE to Boost Sustainable Tourism, Job Creation, and Economic Growth

Kenya Unveils its New Tourism Strategy, Integrating Cultural Experiences with MICE to Boost Sustainable Tourism, Job Creation, and Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

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52 h. ago CRYPTO CRIME | Top Kenyan Criminal Investigations Body, DCI Kenya, Admits to a Rise in Crypto

CRYPTO CRIME | Top Kenyan Criminal Investigations Body, DCI Kenya, Admits to a Rise in Crypto-Related Crimes  BitKE

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