1 hour ago Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow

Why the condemnation of Kenyan police brutality by Western partners rings hollow  Daily Nation

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2 h. ago Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms

Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms  African Development Bank Group

Politics

2 h. ago State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – President William Ruto says the government is rolling out a campaign to register every Kenyan and their dependents in Social Health Authority to enhance health planning. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto announced that the exercise will give the national and devolved governments the ability to plan for […] The post State rolls out to campaign register every Kenyan and their dependents in SHA appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago Successful jobs in diaspora applicants from Coastal Counties to complete Youth Fund application on Friday

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Successful applicants of the Kazi Majuu program in four coastal counties have been asked to complete their Youth Fund applications between today and tomorrow, as part of the final onboarding process for their overseas employment placements. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua confirmed that the applicants, who were […] The post Successful jobs in diaspora applicants from Coastal Counties to complete Youth Fund application on Friday appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 h. ago Trump administration responsible for starving kids in Kenya? US fund cuts results in massive shortage

Trump administration responsible for starving kids in Kenya? US fund cuts results in massive shortage  The Economic Times

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3 h. ago RFAs: Construction of WASH Facilities and School Health Clubs and Training (Kenya)

RFAs: Construction of WASH Facilities and School Health Clubs and Training (Kenya)  fundsforNGOs

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4 h. ago OPINION | BWIRE: Why Kenya’s War on the Press Is a War on Democracy

Kenya’s newsrooms are undergoing profound transformation — both in professional practice and operating environments — as recent public protests over governance have revealed. Tensions between the media, critics, and the government have escalated alarmingly, while access to credible information from public institutions has dwindled. This vacuum has allowed disinformation and manipulation to thrive. While critiques […] The post OPINION | BWIRE: Why Kenya’s War on the Press Is a War on Democracy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

4 h. ago Kenya's Labour CS Mutua issues notice on applications for Youth Fund: "Kazi Majuu"

Kenya's Labour CS Mutua issues notice on applications for Youth Fund: "Kazi Majuu"  MSN

Politics

4 h. ago How Samburu is quietly turning the night sky into Kenya’s next big tourist attraction

How Samburu is quietly turning the night sky into Kenya’s next big tourist attraction  Citizen Digital

Politics

5 h. ago Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i returned to Kenya last evening after resigning from his international job to focus on his 2027 presidential campaign. Matiang’i, who has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in May, briefly flew back to the United States to finalize the handover process at […] The post Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago CityBlue Hotels opens its first beach property in Kenya – Kilua Residences by CityBlue

CityBlue Hotels opens its first beach property in Kenya – Kilua Residences by CityBlue  Travel Daily News International

Society

5 h. ago Kenya : Ruto wants Aliko Dangote to relaunch cement projects in Kenya

Kenya : Ruto wants Aliko Dangote to relaunch cement projects in Kenya  Africa Intelligence

Politics

6 h. ago Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads

President William Ruto is not backing down on his plan to move every shilling of public money through the eCitizen platform. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat in Kajiado on June 19, the Head of State told officials that “all government payments will be done on eCitizen,” and singled out school heads who still issue physical receipts as the next target for enforcement. Ruto argued that digital payments are the surest way to stamp out leakages and blamed resistance on administrators who “have things to hide.” He urged parents to insist on paying fees online and warned that institutions The post Ruto Sticks to ‘eCitizen – School Fees’ Payment .. Vows Action Against Defiant School Heads appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 h. ago Parliament breached, trust broken: Remembering the tipping point in Kenya's recent history

Parliament breached, trust broken: Remembering the tipping point in Kenya's recent history  Daily Nation

Sport

6 h. ago Not so fast! Kenyans remind Gachagua of past remarks on violent crackdown on protests

Not so fast! Kenyans remind Gachagua of past remarks on violent crackdown on protests  Citizen Digital

Politics

6 h. ago Ben Githae Waves a White Flag, Tells Gen Z “Please, No More Greetings”

Ben Githae, the voice behind Jubilee’s 2017 campaign anthem Tano Tena, spent Thursday on vernacular radio pleading with the very online generation that has spent three weeks roasting him. The Kikuyu gospel star lifted both hands and asked for mercy, saying the backlash over his recent State House visit had turned his phone into a war zone. “I want to apologize to all Kenyans, especially Gen Z. I have surrendered, and I don’t want to be greeted like you greeted me three weeks ago. Please forgive me if I have wronged you,” – Ben Githae on Inooro FM, June 19 The post Ben Githae Waves a White Flag, Tells Gen Z “Please, No More Greetings” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

6 h. ago “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has launched a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abusing state power, mismanaging public funds, and treating government like a personal enterprise. In a hard-hitting interview aired on K24 TV on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Omtatah painted a bleak picture of Ruto’s leadership, warning that it threatens both Kenya’s democracy and economy. “William Ruto is completely unhinged. He’s making decisions that defy logic and is running the country from his pocket. The budget doesn’t matter anymore,” Omtatah charged. The senator also took issue with Ruto’s recent comments in Lugari, where the President declared The post “Ruto is Completely Unhinged” – Omtatah Says President Running Kenya From His Pocket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

6 h. ago Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues

Kenya’s long-awaited shot at redemption has arrived. Nearly eight years after losing CHAN 2018 over shoddy stadia, the country will stage the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on 30 August 2025 at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decision, confirmed in a fresh Confederation of African Football (CAF) circular on Thursday, completes the venue jigsaw for the tournament co-hosted with Tanzania and Uganda. How the fixtures line up Stage Date Venue City Capacity* Opening match 2 Aug 2025 Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Dar es Salaam 60 000 Group phase 2–23 Aug 2025 See pools below Nairobi, Dar, Kampala, Zanzibar — The post Kasarani Scores the Big One: Kenya Handed CHAN 2024 Final as CAF Locks in East Africa Venues appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

7 h. ago Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers

Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s growing political unrest, urging the government to address the root causes of the protests before the country plunges into chaos. In a televised interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Sossion emphasized that the ongoing demonstrations are not spontaneous reactions from frustrated citizens, but rather carefully orchestrated political events. He pointed out that the lack of a known figurehead behind the protests has only made it more difficult for law enforcement to contain the situation. “President Ruto does not convene demonstrations, and the leader of The post Wilson Sossion Warns of Political Anarchy If Kenya Fails to Address Protest Triggers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

7 h. ago Ksh.8 Billion Hustler Fund Not Missing, Was Never Released, Govt Clarifies

The government has denied allegations that Ksh.8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund is missing, clarifying that the funds were never released by the National Treasury. In a statement on Thursday, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Susan Mang’eni, explained that the Ksh.8 billion flagged in the Auditor General’s report was set aside as counterpart funding. These funds were meant to match long-term pension savings for Hustler Fund beneficiaries, a component that was still under development during the 2022/2023 financial year. Mang’eni clarified that by the close of the audited financial year on June 30, 2023, the The post Ksh.8 Billion Hustler Fund Not Missing, Was Never Released, Govt Clarifies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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