66 m. ago Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi

Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a bank. The suspects grabbed the cash and attempted to flee. Officers on patrol quickly responded to the incident and shot two of the suspects, while the remaining three escaped on foot during the midday confrontation. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing, said Central The post Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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69 m. ago CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to businesses. The MPC reported that the global economy is still expanding, with growth estimated at 3.2 percent in 2025. Strong consumer spending and improved financial conditions in major economies, especially the United States, continue to support global performance. However, the committee warned that global growth The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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71 m. ago Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor

The Luo Council of Elders has dismissed claims that it has endorsed a new political leader to succeed the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Council chairman Odungi Randa clarified the matter on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, calling recent reports misleading and inaccurate. The clarification follows days of speculation triggered by a visit to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s home in Ugunja, Siaya County. Some political circles suggested the meeting was a sign that Wandayi had been endorsed as Raila’s successor. Randa firmly rejected the claims. “And there’s no kingpin in the Luo,” he said. “We have so many people The post Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago EACC disputes TISA’s report that Kenya loses Ksh.3B daily to graft

EACC disputes TISA’s report that Kenya loses Ksh.3B daily to graft  Citizen Digital

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10 h. ago Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the government to fast-track the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024, and implement comprehensive legal, medical, and administrative reforms to address persistent human rights violations affecting intersex persons in Kenya. In its State of Human Rights Report (Dec 2024 – Dec […] The post Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago New ‘Gang Suppression Force’ puts 230 Kenyan police officers on the ground in Haiti

New ‘Gang Suppression Force’ puts 230 Kenyan police officers on the ground in Haiti  The Haitian Times

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12 h. ago Kenya rights index risks downgrade as govt delays key reports

KNCHR urges Kenya to fast-track submission of overdue human rights reports under African Charter and CRPD, emphasizing accountability and protection of vulnerable groups.

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13 h. ago Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Violations of Economic, Social, and Cultural (ECOSOC) rights accounted for the largest share of complaints received by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) over the past year, according to the State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025. The Commission documented 2,848 complaints, highlighting persistent gaps in the realization of […] The post Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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15 h. ago Govt invites memoranda on policy framework to regulate worship centres

Kenyans invited to participate in public forums on the Religious Organizations Policy and Bill 2024 to provide input on reforms to faith-based institutions.

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16 h. ago 6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC

6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC  People Daily

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17 h. ago Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted

Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day. By midday, however, no demonstrations had begun. Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and several other urban centres reported an unusually slow start to the day, with many […] The post Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria has defended the government’s decision to sell 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom, insisting the move is aimed at unlocking funds for major infrastructure projects while shielding Kenyans from additional tax burdens. Speaking at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Molo, Kuria said the sale has […] The post Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Fake newspaper front page claims Kenyan aspiring MP Kariuki blames ex

Fake newspaper front page claims Kenyan aspiring MP Kariuki blames ex-deputy president Gachagua for losing election  Africa Check

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18 h. ago ‘Crypto’ ATMs grow in Kenya; regulators warn of unlicensed ops

‘Crypto’ ATMs grow in Kenya; regulators warn of unlicensed ops  CoinGeek

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19 h. ago Kenyans Increasingly Rely on Crypto for Remittances, Bybit Reports

Kenyans Increasingly Rely on Crypto for Remittances, Bybit Reports  Capitalfm.co.ke

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19 h. ago Viral newspaper front page claiming Kenyan governor Gladys Wanga has ‘relentless greed for power’ is fabricated

Viral newspaper front page claiming Kenyan governor Gladys Wanga has ‘relentless greed for power’ is fabricated  Africa Check

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20 h. ago Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily

SEOUL — A fire broke out after an explosion at a thermal power plant in southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday. It was reported to the fire authorities at about 2:43 pm local time (0543 GMT) that the fire broke out with a loud bang at the thermal power plant in Taean, around […] The post Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Child survival is backsliding: What Gates report means for Kenya

Child survival is backsliding: What Gates report means for Kenya  Daily Nation

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21 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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