12 h. ago Crackdown on Alcohol in Kenya Risks Fueling Illicit Brew Market

Crackdown on Alcohol in Kenya Risks Fueling Illicit Brew Market  Vellum Kenya

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14 h. ago Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to exercise their oversight mandate with integrity and diligence, cautioning against using it to harass, blackmail, or extort governors. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Friday, Kindiki lauded devolution as […] The post Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi

Fresh artist renders have landed for the next phase of the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, giving the clearest look yet at how the campus will evolve into a modern, accessible and net-zero conference hub. At the heart of the plan is a new 1,600-seat Assembly Hall flanked by a visitors centre, a media centre and an expanded mix of meeting rooms. The upgrade aims to boost Nairobi’s in-person meeting capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants, a big step up for UNEA, UN-Habitat Assembly and other high-level forums that already call Gigiri home. The renders show low-rise, pavilion-style The post PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 15 – The government has disbursed Sh4 million to cater for the burial of 26 accident victims in Nyakach Sub County over the weekend. Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworia says the commitment that was made to the affected families has now been actualized. “I have received Sh4.4million from Principal Secretary for interior […] The post Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism

Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Warns Govt After Ruto's Bail Criticism  allAfrica.com

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19 h. ago 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐘) 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢. He assured that ongoing reforms in t

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐘) 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢. He assured that ongoing reforms in t  Facebook

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26 h. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 h. ago Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has alleged that the government is plotting to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he returns from the United States. In a Thursday, August 14 statement, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had issued public threats to arrest Gachagua. Malala further alleged that the party had received credible intelligence pointing to a more sinister plan. “While our Party Leader was abroad forging a path for democratic renewal, the regime was hatching a dangerous and cold-blooded plot. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and The post Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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37 h. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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38 h. ago Time for a policy reset to support private equity growth in Kenya

Time for a policy reset to support private equity growth in Kenya  Business Daily

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38 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts'

Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts' - Govt  allAfrica.com

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43 h. ago Ajua Merges with RMS to Lead Kenya’s CX Market, Eyes West Africa Return

Ajua Merges with RMS to Lead Kenya’s CX Market, Eyes West Africa Return - Tech | Business | Economy  Techeconomy

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46 h. ago Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents nursing injuries. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, addressing a community meeting at the Mbeere North Deputy […] The post Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 h. ago Iran sees Kenya as gateway to East African markets: Agriculture minister

Iran sees Kenya as gateway to East African markets: Agriculture minister  IRNA English

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68 h. ago ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 13 – President William Ruto has been lauded for signing into law a landmark bill granting county assemblies full financial autonomy. On Wednesday at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023. FCPA Hesbon […] The post ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped in to defuse tensions in Siakago, Mbeere North, after violent clashes between rival groups left several people injured and disrupted business. Touring the troubled town on Tuesday, Ruku condemned the unrest and assured affected traders of government support, including compensation for looted […] The post CS Ruku Moves to Quell Siakago Clashes, Promises Justice and Compensation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago Kindiki: We will not Relent on Discriminative ID Vetting Practices

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The government will not go back on easing vetting of Kenyans living along the borders for issuance of identification documents, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the decision by President William Ruto remains in force and is meant to do away with past discriminatory tendencies targeting some […] The post Kindiki: We will not Relent on Discriminative ID Vetting Practices appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appealed to Kenyans without tickets for Sunday’s Harambee Stars match against Zambia to stay away from Kasarani Stadium, warning that breaching Confederation of African Football (CAF) crowd limits could trigger security risks and attract further penalties. Murkomen said Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja […] The post Govt Urges Ticketless Fans to Keep Off Kasarani for Harambee Stars-Zambia Clash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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