5 h. 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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16 h. ago Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”

Kenya: Senator Ali Roba urges Ruto govt to shield Mandera from Somalia’s unending wars: “At all costs”  Horseed Media

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26 h. ago Kenya: Africa Prepares For Unified Spectrum Management At WRC

Kenya: Africa Prepares For Unified Spectrum Management At WRC-27  Broadcast Media Africa

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27 h. ago Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — House Speaker Moses Wetangula has handed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba a 20-day suspension after she walked out of the chamber as Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen responded to a supplementary question she had posed. The Speaker termed her actions disrespectful to the House, even as Wamuchomba insisted the punishment would […] The post Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Kenya's Methodist Church leaders implicated in $4.6m corruption scandal

Kenya's Methodist Church leaders implicated in $4.6m corruption scandal  TRT Global

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53 h. ago Kenya, Iran to Resolve Tea Export Ban in 60 Days After Quality Scandal

Kenya, Iran to Resolve Tea Export Ban in 60 Days After Quality Scandal  The Kenyan Wall Street

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53 h. ago Hussein Mohammed: Fan Discipline Key to Future of Kenyan Football

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Hussein Mohammed has asked football supporters traveling to the CHAN games at Kasarani Stadium to plan to get there early – at least five hours before the game – so they can avoid last-minute congestion and enjoy a trouble-free match day experience. Addressing the media on Tuesday, 12th August 2025, Mohammed urged fans to plan ahead and avoid falling into the trap of arriving at the stadium at the very last minute. He invited fans to pre-load their tickets on their phone before arriving, which would greatly speed up the checking process when they arrive The post Hussein Mohammed: Fan Discipline Key to Future of Kenyan Football appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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69 h. ago Who are the Murang’a tycoons holding billions in Kenya’s banking and media sectors?

Who are the Murang’a tycoons holding billions in Kenya’s banking and media sectors?  The Africa Report.com

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3 d. ago Starlink Faces Subscriber Decline In Kenya Amid Growing Competition And Regulatory Challenges

Starlink Faces Subscriber Decline In Kenya Amid Growing Competition And Regulatory Challenges - Report  Broadcast Media Africa

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3 d. ago China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move

BEIJING, China, Aug 12 – China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States within 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday, while retaining the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, according to an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State […] The post China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 – Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. On Thursday, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid […] The post Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago From scandal to silence: The forgotten grave of happy valley’s most infamous woman

From scandal to silence: The forgotten grave of happy valley’s most infamous woman  Daily Nation

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5 d. ago Kenyan man says he’s Elon Musk’s son — social media debunks in seconds

Kenyan man says he’s Elon Musk’s son — social media debunks in seconds  The Economic Times

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7 d. ago Gambling Gets a Watchdog as Ruto Enacts Sweeping Regulatory Bill

President William Ruto yesterday assented to two important bills – the Gambling Control Bill, 2023, and the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2025 – in a major move towards improved regulation and governance in vital sectors. The Gambling Control Bill sets up a strict legal framework to manage the betting industry, casinos, lotteries, prize competitions, and media-driven promotions. The bill is centered on responsible gambling and establishes the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, which will be tasked with licensing and overseeing gambling activities throughout the nation. In a notable shift, the law renders gambling a shared function of the National The post Gambling Gets a Watchdog as Ruto Enacts Sweeping Regulatory Bill appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Six dead in Nairobi medical small plane crash, official says

Six dead in Nairobi medical small plane crash, official says  BBCAt least 6 killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital  AP NewsLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersPlane Crash Kills Six, Including Two Inside a House  NewsweekKenya Plane Crash: Six Killed as Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi Neighborhood  Deccan HeraldAt least 1 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital, Star newspaper reports  yahoo.comHelicopter crashes just outside Kenya’s capital  5 EYEWITNESS NEWSHelicopter crashes just outside Kenya's capital  WFMZ.com

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7 d. ago Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says

Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says  BBCAt least 6 killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital  AP NewsLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersMedical plane crash in Kenya kills at least six, injures two  Al JazeeraPlane Crash Kills Six, Including Two Inside a House  Newsweek6 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesPlane crash in Kenya kills at least 6 after charity's medical jet smashes into neighbourhood and erupts in fireball  The US SunLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital, Star newspaper reports  ReutersPlane crash kills at least six after aircraft crashes in residential area outside Kenya's capital  Daily Mail

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7 d. ago Kenyan pastor, two daughters face deportation after Canadian court rejects asylum claim

Kenyan pastor, two daughters face deportation after Canadian court rejects asylum claim  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

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7 d. ago Light Aircraft Crashes in Kenya's Capital, Star Newspaper Reports

Light Aircraft Crashes in Kenya's Capital, Star Newspaper Reports  U.S. News & World Report

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7 d. ago DPP opposes bid by Anglo Leasing accused to have defence heard by acquitting magistrate

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 7 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application by accused persons linked to the Anglo Leasing scandal seeking to have their defence heard by the trial magistrate who had earlier acquitted them. The accused, through their defence team, requested the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court to transfer the case […] The post DPP opposes bid by Anglo Leasing accused to have defence heard by acquitting magistrate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Community ‘grieving’ after Toronto pastor and 2 daughters ordered deported to Kenya

Community ‘grieving’ after Toronto pastor and 2 daughters ordered deported to Kenya  CTV News

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