12 h. ago DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19— Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on government officials to shift focus from planning to tangible delivery as the Kenya Kwanza administration reaches its midterm point. DP Kindiki emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign. […] The post DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities

Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities  allAfrica.com

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38 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago Abductions and Arrests! Kenya Government’s Fear and Hate of X Users Makes No Sense

Abductions and Arrests! Kenya Government’s Fear and Hate of X Users Makes No Sense  Techweez

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46 h. ago Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government

Mama Jerusha Muthoni, the woman who received a house from President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has come out strongly to dismiss claims that the government used her as a publicity prop. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru on Tuesday, July 17, Jerusha addressed the wave of online speculation suggesting she was part of a staged political stunt. She clarified that she is a real beneficiary of the housing program and not an actor planted to manipulate public opinion. “There are people claiming I’ve been following the President around saying they saw The post Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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46 h. ago “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up

Jerusha Muthoni, a beneficiary of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has publicly refuted allegations that she is a mere prop used by the government. Muthoni, who received a house from President William Ruto, addressed these claims on Tuesday. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru, Muthoni acknowledged that some Kenyans were accusing her of being manipulated by the government to sway public opinion. She also noted the circulation of photos of other women meeting the President, falsely identified as her, to further these misleading narratives. “Some people say that the President walks with me in Kisii. Some say that The post “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’

Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has cautioned President William Ruto’s administration against misreading the silence of Kenya’s youth as contentment, warning that a political storm is quietly brewing beneath the surface. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Poghisio said the Kenya Kwanza government had failed to grasp the gravity of the message delivered by Gen Z protesters during the mass demonstrations of June 2024. Those protests, which forced the government to momentarily backtrack on several unpopular policies, were a wake-up call the administration has chosen to ignore, he said. “Gen Zs may be quiet and The post Poghisio Warns Ruto: ‘Gen Z Silence Is Not Defeat, They’re Watching and Plotting’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Wajackoyah Reveals Why He Rejected Land, Cash and CS Post from Kenya Kwanza

Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has claimed that Kenya Kwanza officials recently attempted to entice him into joining the government with grand promises of wealth, power, and land. “Recently, the Ruto group offered me a lot of money. Some governor came to me and offered me to join with the promise of a CS position, and others have been telling me to join them with goodies that we shall send you a helicopter and give you a 150-acre parcel of land around Narok,” he disclosed. Wajackoyah said he firmly rejected the offers, insisting he would only The post Wajackoyah Reveals Why He Rejected Land, Cash and CS Post from Kenya Kwanza appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role

The Kenyan government has firmly denied allegations suggesting its involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that it is not supplying arms to either side of the warring factions. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a strong rebuttal on Monday, dismissing the claims as “false and misleading.” His statement came in response to a recent investigative exposé aired by a local media outlet, which implied Kenya had a covert role in fueling the bloody conflict in Sudan. Mwaura clarified that Kenya’s role in Sudan is entirely diplomatic and geared toward peacebuilding. He said the country remains focused on mediating between the The post Kenya Denies Involvement in Sudan Conflict, Reaffirms Neutral Peace Role appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Governors Threaten to Boycott Future DORA Talks, Decry ‘Tokenism’ in Revenue Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Governors are threatening to withdraw from future negotiations on the Division of Revenue Bill (DORA), citing frustration over what they describe as a predetermined process that undermines devolution. The Division of Revenue Bill once passed into the Division of Revenue Act is a legislation that determines the equitable sharing of […] The post Governors Threaten to Boycott Future DORA Talks, Decry ‘Tokenism’ in Revenue Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Sakaja urges police to arrest vandals masquerading as protestors

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has issued a firm call for the arrest of individuals caught vandalizing public and private property during recent protests in the city, emphasizing that destruction will not be tolerated under the guise of civic expression. Speaking at Friends Comprehensive School in Kivaywa, Kakamega County, where he […] The post Sakaja urges police to arrest vandals masquerading as protestors appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago ‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence

‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence  The Eastleigh Voice

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5 d. ago Sakaja: Justice for Ojwang, But No Room for Violence or Destruction of Property

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has strongly condemned the recent destruction of property during protests in Nairobi, urging Kenyans to pursue justice through peaceful means not violence. Speaking during a women and youth empowerment event at Sambut Primary School in Kamagut Ward, Sakaja addressed the recent killing of media team associate […] The post Sakaja: Justice for Ojwang, But No Room for Violence or Destruction of Property appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Will Kalonzo Be Lured to Kenya Kwanza? Kindiki’s Ukambani Visit Signify Political Overture

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 14 – As political realignment intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections, political maneuvering are underway as the Kenya Kwanza government intensifies efforts to woo Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka into its fold. Musyoka who is deemed as the Ukambani political stronghold kingpin has been elusive on joining hands with President William […] The post Will Kalonzo Be Lured to Kenya Kwanza? Kindiki’s Ukambani Visit Signify Political Overture appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to intervene in feud between MCAs and Governor Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – A section of grassroots leaders want president William Ruto to intervene and solve a standoff between Isiolo Members of County Assembly and governor Abdi Guyo. They said the standoff is affecting service delivery at large. They added this has deteriorated life in general. The leaders held meetings in respective wards […] The post Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to intervene in feud between MCAs and Governor Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Kindiki:Ukambani region deserves projects and programs to uplift lives

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 13 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Ukambani region is benefitting fully from the government’s development agenda that targets improving the lives of all Kenyans without discrimination. DP Kindiki revealed that he is working with all the leaders from the region to ensure the area does not lag behind in development, promising […] The post Kindiki:Ukambani region deserves projects and programs to uplift lives appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – President William Ruto has pledged the government’s commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police amid mounting accusations of brutality and impunity after social media influencer Ojwang’s murder while in custody. Speaking during the destruction of 7,000 illegal firearms in Ngong, President Ruto sent a stern warning to law enforcement officers […] The post President Ruto pledges Govt commitment to protect Kenyans from rogue police officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers

In 2024, President William Ruto’s administration ramped up its surveillance efforts, making a record 35 requests to Meta for access to user data – more than any other country in East Africa, according to the tech giant’s Transparency Centre report. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, confirmed that it shares user data with governments when legally obligated or during emergencies, as outlined in its terms of service. Between January and June, the Kenyan government submitted 23 data requests – 19 tied to legal processes and four flagged as emergencies. From July to December, it added 12 The post Ruto Administration Made Record Meta Data Requests in 2024, Surpassing Regional Peers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry

Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which have provided over Ksh388 billion in funding during a time of severe debt strain. The IMF acknowledged receiving Kenya’s request and announced plans to send a mission team to Nairobi in September 2025 to begin formal negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on June 11, 2025, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed that the government had already The post Govt Eyes Fresh IMF Financing to Stabilize Economy as Ksh465B Programme Nears Expiry appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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