1 hour ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 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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14 h. ago This hotel is the best place to stay while exploring Kenya’s national parks

This hotel is the best place to stay while exploring Kenya’s national parks  The Independent

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14 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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18 h. ago 'I almost died': MP's harrowing brush with death raises questions about medicines in Kenya

'I almost died': MP's harrowing brush with death raises questions about medicines in Kenya  Daily Nation

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20 h. ago Jamhuri Week 2025: Kenya Champions Domestic Tourism for Economic Growth and National Pride

Jamhuri Week 2025: Kenya Champions Domestic Tourism for Economic Growth and National Pride  Travel And Tour World

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20 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink regains lost Kenya customers, but not market share

Elon Musk's Starlink regains lost Kenya customers, but not market share  Daily Nation

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21 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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22 h. ago Investigators From Over 10 African Nations Trained in Kenya on Digital Asset Forensics

Investigators From Over 10 African Nations Trained in Kenya on Digital Asset Forensics  Bitcoin.com News

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25 h. ago Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Tanzania’s government has declared that nationwide anti-government protests planned for today will be unlawful, warning that participation could amount to an “attempted coup,” as heavy deployments of security forces were reported across major cities. The demonstrations were called by activists and opposition groups to coincide with the anniversary of mainland […] The post Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Sh2bn US deal to boost Kenya’s disease surveillance, response

Sh2bn US deal to boost Kenya’s disease surveillance, response  Daily Nation

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26 h. ago Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com

Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com  The Daily Gazette

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33 h. ago KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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34 h. ago Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The opposition has assembled a team of 100 advocates to challenge the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, terming the transaction unconstitutional, opaque, and a threat to Kenya’s strategic national assets. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Okoa Uchumi Report, a public audit initiative […] The post Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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35 h. ago Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a blistering warning over what he termed Kenya’s dangerous slide into opaque fiscal practices, accusing the National Treasury of engaging in off-budget borrowing. Nyoro singled out what he described as mortgaging key revenue streams, and rushed sale of a 15 per cent stake in […] The post Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 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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43 h. ago Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya snubs African Court orders

Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya snubs African Court orders  Daily Nation

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44 h. ago In Kenya, a fence builds hope and supports grassroots change

In Kenya, a fence builds hope and supports grassroots change  National Catholic Reporter

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45 h. ago National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The National Assembly has officially initiated the public participation process for the government’s plan to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC. This proposed partial divestment, contained in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, is expected to raise approximately Sh244.5 billion but has drawn sharp criticism regarding potential undervaluation and […] The post National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya ignores African Court orders

Ogiek fight for ancestral lands stalls as Kenya ignores African Court orders  Daily Nation

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