1 hour ago New policy in China’s Jilin province fuels rise in fertility treatments

BEIJING, China, Aug 20 — Unable to conceive naturally, Wang, a resident of Changchun in Northeast China’s Jilin province, could not opt for fertility treatment due to the hefty cost — sometimes more than 20,000 yuan ($2,786) per cycle. So when she learned that assisted reproductive services had been included in the province’s medical insurance […] The post New policy in China’s Jilin province fuels rise in fertility treatments appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has likened the joint meeting between the legislators from the ruling UDA and the ODM to a “dowry payment,” accusing President William Ruto’s party of buying political peace with Raila Odinga’s camp. Kuria said he had hoped the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) would pave […] The post UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – A new partnership between Safaricom PLC and the Judiciary has sparked unease among Kenyans, with critics warning that the collaboration could pave the way for state overreach and surveillance disguised as judicial modernization. Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa announced that the telco will support the Judiciary in integrating technology […] The post Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 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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38 h. ago Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi

Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi  bne IntelliNews

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39 h. ago Majority of Kenyans suffering from undetected diseases, experts warn

Majority of Kenyans suffering from undetected diseases, experts warn  standardmedia.co.ke

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40 h. ago Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial independence and risks eroding public confidence in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, the CJ said social […] The post Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn

Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn  The Kenyan Wall Street

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47 h. ago Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic

An Australian court has fined airline giant Qantas a record A$90m (£43m; $59m) for illegally sacking more than 1,800 ground workersduring the Covid-19 pandemic. Australia’s Transport Workers’ Union said it welcomed the penalty, which is the largest imposed by a court for violations of industrial relations laws in the country’s history. Federal Court Justice Michael […] The post Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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52 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has warned that several estates in Nairobi will go without water after a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline. In a public notice issued on Saturday, NCWSC explained that technical challenges had interfered with the system, disrupting water distribution across many parts of the city. The shortage has hit estates in Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, and both the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses are also affected. Residents along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road are feeling the pinch too. Estates along Raila Odinga Roa, including Mandaraka, The post Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Nigerian National Jailed 8 Years in Nairobi for Cocaine Trafficking

A Nairobi court has sentenced Nigerian national Alabi Tunde Lateef to eight years in prison after finding him guilty of trafficking cocaine worth nearly Ksh890,800. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced on Saturday, August 16, that the Milimani Law Courts convicted Lateef after the prosecution presented strong evidence that proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. Investigators told the court that on September 11, 2017, police arrested Lateef in two separate locations while in possession of narcotics. At the General Post Office (GPO) in Nairobi’s Central Business District, he was caught moving 75.4 grammes of cocaine valued The post Nigerian National Jailed 8 Years in Nairobi for Cocaine Trafficking appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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52 h. ago Digital Companions or Real Relationships? The Ethical Debate Sparked by Japanese S*x Dolls

Artificial intelligence and lifelike robotics are pushing the boundaries of intimacy, raising questions that once belonged only to philosophy classrooms and science fiction novels. One of the most striking examples of this shift is the rise of Japanese sex dolls—highly realistic companions designed not just for physical closeness but also to simulate emotional connection. Their growing popularity has fueled a cultural debate: are these digital companions a harmless escape from loneliness, or are they reshaping our expectations of real relationships in troubling ways? From Niche Fantasy to Mainstream Curiosity Only a decade ago, the notion of lifelike dolls was a The post Digital Companions or Real Relationships? The Ethical Debate Sparked by Japanese S*x Dolls appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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53 h. ago Kenya coach McCarthy warns against complacency, Grant shifts Zambia focus to future

Kenya coach McCarthy warns against complacency, Grant shifts Zambia focus to future  cafonline.com

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54 h. ago Kenyan court jails Nigerian eight years for drug trafficking

Kenyan court jails Nigerian eight years for drug trafficking  Punch Newspapers

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61 h. ago Moses Kuria warns Kenya Kwanza leaders against stoking ethnic tensions

Moses Kuria warns Kenya Kwanza leaders against stoking ethnic tensions  Citizen Digital

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3 d. ago Older Kenyans with HIV face hidden dangers in standard treatment, studies warn

Older Kenyans with HIV face hidden dangers in standard treatment, studies warn  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account

African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Avram Grant Refuses to Quit, Warns Kenya of Zambia Fighting Spirit

Avram Grant Refuses to Quit, Warns Kenya of Zambia Fighting Spirit  Pulse Sports Kenya

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4 d. ago Why Supreme Court rejected bid to move 2027 elections to 2026

Why Supreme Court rejected bid to move 2027 elections to 2026  Daily Nation

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