3 h. ago Kenya sends fifth police team to Haiti as GSF ramps up operations

The latest deployment brings the total number of Kenyan officers serving in Haiti to over 700, solidifying Kenya’s position as the largest contributor to the GSF.

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3 h. 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 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 h. ago Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com

Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs | National | dailygazette.com  The Daily Gazette

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13 h. ago MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Ministry of Health has released the full 37-page agreement on the Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, making the document publicly accessible for the first time. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Ministry said the publication was done “in line with Article 35 on Access […] The post MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all records relating to the leasing of four public sugar companies within 21 days, warning that failure to comply could trigger criminal prosecution. In a notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the PS must provide […] The post Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The National Assembly has officially initiated the public participation process for the government’s plan to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC. This proposed partial divestment, contained in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, is expected to raise approximately Sh244.5 billion but has drawn sharp criticism regarding potential undervaluation and […] The post National Assembly Opens Public Participation on Safaricom 15% Stake Sale Amid Backlash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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44 h. ago Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Soldiers in Benin announced on national television on Sunday that they have seized power and ousted President Patrice Talon. According to the BBC, the military declared the suspension of the constitution and the closure of all land borders and the country’s airspace. Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal was named head of a […] The post Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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46 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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46 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake

𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝟓.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟗𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kisumu is set for a major housing shake-up as the Sh5.8 billion Lumumba Affordable Housing Project, one of the largest in the Nyanza region nears completion,  facebook.com

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2 d. ago The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City

KISUMU, Kenya Dec 6 – It’s lunch hour, the over 1200 workers at Lumumba Affordable Housing Project gather outside for a quick lunch. There are over 10 serving points maned by different ‘Mathe wa Food’ as the workers fondly refer to them. This is replicated everyday as the Project gathers momentum towards its completion slated […] The post The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project: Transforming the Skyline of Kisumu City appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — A senior police officer serving at Vigilance House has died after collapsing at his home in Chesumei, Nandi County. According to a police report filed at Kapsabet Police Station, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur collapsed at around 5am on Saturday at his residence in Kabutie Village, Kapng’etuny Location. […] The post Police AIG stationed at Vigilance House dies after collapsing at home appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Sweden to cut Aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, redirect funds to Ukraine

Officials indicated that the transition will occur gradually to allow affected countries to adjust and seek alternative support sources.

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3 d. ago 19 Doctors in Garissa finally get Permanent and Pensionable Terms After County–KMPDU Talks

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – Garissa County has agreed to confirm 19 doctors, currently on two-year contracts to Permanent and Pensionable terms once their contracts expire next year. This was among key resolutions reached in a meeting between Governor Nathif Jama and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists & Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials. The county also committed […] The post 19 Doctors in Garissa finally get Permanent and Pensionable Terms After County–KMPDU Talks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Grassroots Trust Launches Cultural Revival and ICT Empowerment Drive in Kisumu

The initiative will culminate in a public event scheduled for Saturday, December 6, in Kisumu.

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3 d. ago Kenyan newspapers review: ODM top officials boycott William Ruto's State House meeting

Kenyan newspapers review: ODM top officials boycott William Ruto's State House meeting  MSN

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3 d. ago Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) on Thursday held the 7th Annual Commemorative Service to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The solemn ceremony, hosted at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus, brought together senior leaders, serving officers, families […] The post Police, prisons honour fallen officers at 7th annual memorial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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