47 m. 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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98 m. ago Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking

Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking  Daily Nation

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13 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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13 h. ago Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity

Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity  Business Daily

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14 h. 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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14 h. ago Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits

Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits  Daily Nation

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14 h. ago ‘The Iron Snake’: A stirring theatrical revival of Kenya’s resistance and legacy

‘The Iron Snake’: A stirring theatrical revival of Kenya’s resistance and legacy  Business Daily

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15 h. ago Kenya pushes for plastics treaty secretariat as Geneva talks face final hour

Kenya pushes for plastics treaty secretariat as Geneva talks face final hour  Daily Nation

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19 h. ago US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — The United States has imposed visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials — along with their family members — over alleged involvement in what Washington calls Cuba’s “coercive forced labour export scheme” involving medical professionals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Department of State accused the […] The post US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge

Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge  Daily Nation

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24 h. ago Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share

President William Ruto signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, raising counties’ equitable share of national revenue to Ksh415 billion from Ksh387.4 billion for the financial year 2025/2026. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, sponsored by Senate Finance and Budget Committee chair Ali Roba, details how the Ksh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament. Nairobi County will receive the highest share at Ksh21.4 billion, then Nakuru at Ksh14.4 billion, Turkana at Ksh13.8 billion, and Kakamega at Ksh13.6 billion. Taita The post Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Exclusive — the US plan to bring Kenyans to SA to process Afrikaner ‘refugees’

Exclusive — the US plan to bring Kenyans to SA to process Afrikaner ‘refugees’  Daily Maverick

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37 h. ago Kenya National Music Festival’s unifying culture earns praise

Kenya National Music Festival’s unifying culture earns praise  Daily Nation

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39 h. ago Illicit trade bleeding Kenya dry, it’s time for bold national reset

Illicit trade bleeding Kenya dry, it’s time for bold national reset  Business Daily

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40 h. ago FKF slapped with Sh6.5m fine for security breaches during Kenya vs Morocco match

FKF slapped with Sh6.5m fine for security breaches during Kenya vs Morocco match  Daily Nation

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43 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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48 h. ago Senator Hezena Wins Court Protection Against Estranged Boyfriend

Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian has obtained temporary court orders protecting her from her estranged boyfriend, Musa Hussein Lenyumpa, banning him from contacting or harassing her in any way. In his ruling, Magistrate Festus Terer prohibited Musa from assaulting, threatening, harassing, or interfering with the senator’s well-being. The court also barred him from using her name, image, or likeness for personal or commercial gain, publishing any information about her, or accessing her home or workplace until further orders are given. Represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, the ODM-nominated Senator told the court that their relationship was limited to a Samburu customary courtship, The post Senator Hezena Wins Court Protection Against Estranged Boyfriend appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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49 h. ago 'I earn good money but still struggle': Kenyans speak on life in the Gulf

'I earn good money but still struggle': Kenyans speak on life in the Gulf  Daily Nation

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49 h. ago 'We earn good money but still struggle': Kenyans speak on life in the Gulf

'We earn good money but still struggle': Kenyans speak on life in the Gulf  Daily Nation

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49 h. ago SocialBoosting TikTok Followers: Are They Worth It for Growing Accounts?

The TikTok growth landscape in 2025 presents unprecedented challenges for content creators seeking to build meaningful audiences. With over 1.8 billion active users and millions of videos uploaded daily, standing out from the crowd requires strategic thinking beyond just creating great content. This reality has led many creators to explore whether SocialBoosting TikTok followers represent a worthwhile investment for accelerating account growth, or if the risks outweigh the potential benefits. The Economics of TikTok Growth Building a substantial TikTok following organically can take months or even years, depending on your niche, content quality, and posting consistency. For creators looking to The post SocialBoosting TikTok Followers: Are They Worth It for Growing Accounts? appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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