3 h. ago Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 16 – Coptic roundabout in Mamboleo, Kisumu has been dug out by unknown people following cases of road accidents in the area. This follows calls on the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to remove the roundabout for a new design to stop the senseless deaths on the road. The latest victims of […] The post Kisumu roundabout black spot where 26 people perished in road accident destroyed appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago Noah Abich urges Kenya to beat Zambia for 2024 CHAN top spot

Noah Abich urges Kenya to beat Zambia for 2024 CHAN top spot  TribalFootball

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24 h. ago Top 5 networks in Kenya where people spend the most time on calls

Top 5 networks in Kenya where people spend the most time on calls  Business Insider Africa

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26 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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35 h. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Culture

35 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. 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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3 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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3 d. ago Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday’s assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made […] The post Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago KeNHA Rejects Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Plan After Evaluation Review

The government has defended its decision to reject the proposal report for the Nairobi–Mombasa (Usahihi) Expressway, saying it failed to meet the set evaluation criteria. In a public notice dated August 12, 2025, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) stated that it had been presented with a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to build, design, finance, operate, maintain, and ultimately transfer the road in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The expressway would have run 459 kilometres from Mlolongo in Machakos County to Bonje in Mombasa County. KeNHA had initially granted the proposal conditional approval to advance to the Project Development Phase (PDP). The post KeNHA Rejects Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway Plan After Evaluation Review appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment

The government has rolled out a new online portal aimed at connecting Kenyan youth to jobs, training, and career growth opportunities across the country. President William Ruto officially launched the platform, dubbed “Kuna Form”, on August 12, 2025, during the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County. According to the National Youth Council (NYC), the idea for Kuna Form emerged after repeated concerns from young people who said they struggled to access credible information on available opportunities. “When the National Youth Council interacts with young people, a lot of them say they don’t know how to access opportunities. Under the The post Kuna Form: Ruto Rolls Out New Tool for Fighting Youth Unemployment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

3 d. ago 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month

President William Ruto has set a program to cover 190,000 young Kenyans through savings schemes and startup grants. Speaking on Tuesday, August 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County, Ruto said the government will help these beneficiaries join the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to build financial discipline and secure their future. He explained that about 110,000 young entrepreneurs, roughly 70 from every ward in the country, will each receive Ksh50,000 in startup capital. The funding aims to boost youth-led businesses and drive economic growth from the grassroots up. “I am pleased to report that the first phase of 54,000 young people will receive The post 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago US indicts Haitian gang leader “Barbecue” Cherizier, offers $5 million reward for his arrest

A statement from the US Department of Justice noted that Cherizier had been sanctioned in 2020 because he was responsible for an ongoing campaign of violence, including the 2018 La Saline massacre, in which 71 people were killed, more than 400 houses were destroyed, and at least seven women raped by armed gangs.

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3 d. ago Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine

Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine  Peoples Dispatch

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4 d. ago US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The United States has reaffirmed Kenya’s position as its primary partner in Africa, describing Nairobi as central to Washington’s Africa policy. US Embassy Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires Carla Benini said Kenya remains the first point of engagement for many American initiatives on the continent due to shared values in governance, rule […] The post US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects

The government has urged Parliament to approve a fresh proposal that seeks to introduce a national tolling policy to fund road development through a “user pay charges” strategy. The authorities argue that the move is needed to address budget deficits and offer a long-term means of funding the infrastructure. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that when approved, the plan will prioritise major highways for tolling, remit revenue realized to road upkeep, and hold high levels of accountability in managing funds. He said the policy aims to maximise revenue from toll The post CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Blow for Kenya women, girls as US moves to destroy contraceptives

Blow for Kenya women, girls as US moves to destroy contraceptives  Business Daily

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5 d. ago Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya”

Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that his comments were meant for the leaders and not the nation or its people. “I am not talking ill of my country, just speaking the truth. I am not saying that Kenya is bad; it is a beautiful country, with good people but with poor The post Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Ruto Orders Free Outpatient Care, Promises Major Kiambu Infrastructure

President William Ruto has called for a meeting with Kiambu County leaders to review the development charter he signed with them ahead of the 2022 General Election. Speaking to congregants in Kiambu on Sunday, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling every pledge he made to the county’s residents. He noted that several promises had already been met, including the completion of stalled road projects aimed at improving the movement of people and goods. “I have the report card with me, all that we signed together with you people, has been delivered or is being worked on. Those that are still The post Ruto Orders Free Outpatient Care, Promises Major Kiambu Infrastructure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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