15 h. ago Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya

NYERI, Kenya, Aug 19 — A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots. Opposition MPs have condemned the proposed compensation, calling it hypocritical. They argue that the government must first acknowledge and apologize for the actions of […] The post Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago KNH gets new Acting CEO in wake of twin CEO row, patient murders

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a leadership shake-up that comes against a backdrop of governance concerns and shocking patient murders at the country’s top referral facility. The change of guard comes a month following public outrage […] The post KNH gets new Acting CEO in wake of twin CEO row, patient murders appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Senate convenes Wednesday for Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the sitting will take place at 2.30 pm in the Senate Chamber, Nairobi, pursuant to Standing Order 33(1) and Section 33 of the County Governments Act.

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20 h. ago Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is sufficient. Muturi, who also served as a National Assembly Speaker, argued that what is needed is the full implementation of the law rather than […] The post Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned a Nakuru club whose employees danced wearing primary school uniforms, terming the action not only distasteful but also illegal. In a Monday statement, KEWOPA said the video violated Section 46 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act (2010), the Children Act (2022), and NACADA Alcoholic Drinks Control (Promotions) Guidelines, which explicitly prohibit promotions that link alcohol to children or use school-based imagery. The MPs noted that the actions encourage underage drinking and risk sexualising children. KEWOPA implored the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the Kenya Film Classification The post Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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22 h. ago Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping measures to combat the rising cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, August 18, Murkomen warned that the government will revoke licenses of all alcohol outlets and factories found engaging in the sale or production of illegal brews. He said he will convene a meeting with security heads from both counties to plan the crackdown, noting that the government had initially licensed businesses for clean operations but many had reverted to illegal manufacturing and distribution. “When we take action against illegal The post Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Catholic Activists Denounce African Healthcare Group Turning “pharmacies into illegal abortion shops” in Kenya

Catholic Activists Denounce African Healthcare Group Turning “pharmacies into illegal abortion shops” in Kenya  aciafrica.org

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34 h. ago Conjoined twins with common large intestine survive surgery to create stool passage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has said that conjoined twins born in Naivasha and sharing a single large intestine are in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery to resolve an intestinal obstruction. The twins, delivered via caesarean section on August 13, 2025, at Naivasha County Hospital with a combined weight of […] The post Conjoined twins with common large intestine survive surgery to create stool passage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. ago Missed Kenya vs Zambia Ticket? Here’s where to watch the action

Missed Kenya vs Zambia Ticket? Here’s where to watch the action  the-star.co.ke

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64 h. ago Two Rivers Mall: Nairobi’s Lifestyle Hub Redefining Urban Living

Aug 17 – On any given weekend, Nairobians stream into Two Rivers Mall — some to shop, others to dine, and many more simply to soak in the atmosphere of East Africa’s largest lifestyle destination. For Centum Investments CEO James Mworia, the mall’s magic lies not only in its scale but in the way it […] The post Two Rivers Mall: Nairobi’s Lifestyle Hub Redefining Urban Living appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have rejected a proposed amendment to the Advocates Act that would give the President unilateral authority to confer the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo warned that the proposal threatens to […] The post Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 -The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer, Kabale Arero, over allegations of favouring members of her ethnic community in staff recruitment at the expense of other marginalised groups. During a session chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, the Committee accused Arero […] The post MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has outlined the new criteria for allocating Affordable Housing units, promising Kenyans a process that is both transparent and inclusive. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Ichung’wah explained that the guidelines – anchored in the Affordable Housing Act of 2024 – seek to guarantee fairness while shielding the program from political interference. “It is important to have clear criteria to determine who qualifies for affordable housing and how they are allocated. That is what these regulations aim to achieve,” he said. The new rules introduce an automated application system with no human involvement, The post Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports

MPs have summoned Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to account for what they term a troubling drop in the quality of audit reports from her office. Their action follows allegations that some officers in the audit office are colluding with leaders of state agencies to sanitise questionable financial records. During a joint sitting of the Public Investment Committee on Governance and the Education Committee on Wednesday, lawmakers voiced alarm over audits that seem to ignore glaring irregularities, forcing committees to uncover the breaches on their own. Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, who chairs the committee, accused the audit office of watering down The post MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Public Health PS Mary Muthoni Leads Kenya Delegation to COMESA Health Ministers Meeting in Lusaka

LUSAKA, Zambia Aug 14 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni is leading a Ministry of Health delegation to Lusaka, Zambia, for the Second Meeting of COMESA Ministers of Health, which opened on Thursday with a call for joint action to boost Africa’s capacity to produce essential health products. The two-day conference brings together health […] The post Public Health PS Mary Muthoni Leads Kenya Delegation to COMESA Health Ministers Meeting in Lusaka appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds

Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds  Action on Armed Violence - AOAV

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5 d. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025

The Sound of Justice: Kenyan Musicians Take Legal Action In 2025  KenyanVibe

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