4 h. ago Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack

Kenyan court sentences two men to 30 years in prison for aiding 2019 hotel attack  Reuters

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5 h. ago US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has emphasized the importance of continued cooperation, particularly along Kenya’s coastal region. Speaking during a visit to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Mombasa, US DEA Country Attaché Karl Ash reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to future technical partnerships and […] The post US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests

Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago No, Kenyan businessperson and politician Jimi Wanjigi not promoting lucrative ‘investment opportunity’ on Citizen TV

No, Kenyan businessperson and politician Jimi Wanjigi not promoting lucrative ‘investment opportunity’ on Citizen TV  Africa Check

Politics

10 h. ago No, Kenyans did not vote in Uganda in bid to unseat president Yoweri Museveni as claimed online

No, Kenyans did not vote in Uganda in bid to unseat president Yoweri Museveni as claimed online  Africa Check

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10 h. ago Kenyan on death row in Vietnam still detained, despite manipulated photo claiming her return

Kenyan on death row in Vietnam still detained, despite manipulated photo claiming her return  Africa Check

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12 h. ago Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law  France 24

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13 h. ago Govt advises Kenyans in Israel and Iran to minimise movement as war escalates

Kenyans in distress or in need of urgent support can now reach out to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs via: Phone: +254 20 7876000 / +254 114 757002 or Email: Consular@diaspora.go.ke

Politics

15 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Society

15 h. ago Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics

Digital fraud is becoming increasingly rampant in Kenya, with four out of five citizens reporting they’ve been targeted in recent months. According to a new report by TransUnion, scammers are taking advantage of Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital landscape to carry out more sophisticated attacks. The report, based on a nationwide survey conducted between November 21 and December 9, 2024, revealed that 82% of Kenyans had received fraudulent emails, texts, phone calls, or online messages in the three months leading up to the study. Alarmingly, 11% of those targeted confirmed they had fallen victim to at least one scam. Cybercriminals are The post Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured, The post Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

18 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash

A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash  AP News

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28 h. ago What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture

What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture  The Conversation

Politics

28 h. ago Why Trump Could Gain More Influence in Kenya in Looming Appointment

Why Trump Could Gain More Influence in Kenya in Looming Appointment  Kenyans.co.ke

Politics

30 h. ago Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling

Kenya's William Ruto Did Not Respond to Tanzanian President After She Accused Kenyan Activists of Meddling - Viral Video Misleading  allAfrica.com

Politics

31 h. ago Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says

Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says  Reuters

Sport

32 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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32 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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32 h. ago Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate

Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate  allAfrica.com

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