2 h. ago Kajiado official arrested after demanding bribe to clear sewer line repairs

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kajiado County Enforcement Officer accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe to clear repair works on a sewage line, in the latest operation targeting corruption in public service delivery. According to the Commission, the officer, identified as Noah Kitisia Katei, was […] The post Kajiado official arrested after demanding bribe to clear sewer line repairs appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Girls Top Boys in 10 Subjects in Junior Secondary Exams – CS Ogamba

The KJSEA exams, taken by over 1.1 million candidates across 24,366 junior secondary schools, assessed learners in nine core subjects.

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25 h. ago Fiber Demand Rises as Fixed Internet Jumps Nearly 7% in Kenya

Fiber Demand Rises as Fixed Internet Jumps Nearly 7% in Kenya  Techweez

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25 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding for months, has told the BBC that she knows “exactly the risks” she’s taking by travelling to Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Machado appeared in Oslo in the middle of the night, waving from the balcony of a hotel. It was the […] The post Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Court Halts Kenya–U.S. Health Deal as Kenyans Demand Clarity on Data Protection

Court Halts Kenya–U.S. Health Deal as Kenyans Demand Clarity on Data Protection  Dawan Africa

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30 h. ago Kisii Woman Rep Demands Collective Action to Defend Girls’ RightsKISII

KISII, Kenya, Dec 11 – Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi has called for a united front to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the region, urging communities to prioritize the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of girls and women. Aburi raised concern over the emerging trend of medicalised FGM, saying it is enabling […] The post Kisii Woman Rep Demands Collective Action to Defend Girls’ RightsKISII appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago NTSA Warns Kenyans Against Fake Website Scamming Vehicle Owners

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has flagged a fraudulent website duping unsuspecting Kenyans out of money. Through its official X handle, the authority warned the public that the platform operating under the name Mverified does not belong to NTSA. “Alert: Mverified website does not belong to NTSA,” the authority posted, cautioning motorists and vehicle owners to steer clear of the site. NTSA noted that several victims may have already fallen prey to the scam. The authority advised anyone who has been conned through the fake platform to report the matter to the nearest police station for further action. The post NTSA Warns Kenyans Against Fake Website Scamming Vehicle Owners appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago Batuk Transgressions Force Kenya to Revisit UK Defence Cooperation Agreement

Parliament has demanded the urgent legal clarification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom, warning against a foreign force conducting operations in the country sans proper legal backing. The National Assembly has adopted a report by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee on the inquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya, popularly known as Batuk. The committee recommended the immediate ratification of the DCA between Kenya and the UK. The committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, noted that the DCA’s current legal status remains in limbo. The agreement guides The post Batuk Transgressions Force Kenya to Revisit UK Defence Cooperation Agreement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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43 h. ago Kenya unveils national plastics action partnership to power green growth

Kenya unveils national plastics action partnership to power green growth  Citizen Digital

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49 h. ago Global leaders seek unified front on climate, pollution – China Daily

Inger Andersen, UN Environment Programme executive director, said global treaties and agreements — collectively known as multilateral environmental agreements — reflect the reality that threats, such as rising temperatures, ocean degradation, biodiversity collapse, plastic pollution or toxic waste, do not respect national borders.

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50 h. ago Kenya’s cement demand set to rebound as construction sector recovers

Kenya’s cement demand set to rebound as construction sector recovers  International Cement Review

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52 h. ago Queen Mary’s visit to boost Kenya–Denmark ties on climate action

Queen Mary’s visit to boost Kenya–Denmark ties on climate action  Financial Fortune Media

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55 h. 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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67 h. ago Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest  allAfrica.com

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67 h. ago Kenya's 5G Data Usage Nears 40GB And Exposes A New Layer Of Heavy Demand

Kenya's 5G Data Usage Nears 40GB And Exposes A New Layer Of Heavy Demand  TechTrendsKE

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68 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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3 d. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together environment ministers, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, youth delegates, and private sector representatives from around the world to advance solutions for a resilient planet through multilateralism. The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making […] The post Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kenya Power could face a class suit over removal of a transformer and disconnection of electricity to an entire estate over unpaid bills by some households. Ayiela Lucia, a resident in Mlolongo Phase III, Machakos, signaled a class suit on Monday to challenge what she described the action as “collective […] The post Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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