3 d. 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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4 d. ago Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses

Dec 6 – Dozens of Pakistani truck drivers transporting goods to Afghanistan have been stranded for weeks at major border crossings, caught in an escalating standoff between Islamabad and Kabul that has crippled regional trade. The closure of key trade routes has left hundreds of vehicles parked at crossing points where drivers, deprived of food, […] The post Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Macron made the remarks while delivering a speech on Friday at Sichuan University in Chengdu […] The post China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Commonwealth has issued its strongest rebuke to Tanzania in years, effectively placing the East African nation on probation and subjecting it to a series of mandatory political and human rights reforms. The move, announced Friday in the Concluding Statement of the 71st Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting, marks […] The post Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday inspected a series of newly upgraded roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa, signalling continued momentum in the county’s plan to rehabilitate road networks across all 85 wards. The improvements include the resurfacing and drainage upgrades of Likoni Lane, Durham Road, and Gichugu Road, alongside sections […] The post Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward-by-Ward Infrastructure Overhaul appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 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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5 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route

The government has officially opened the 66-kilometer Ngong–Suswa highway, marking the end of prolonged delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works that plagued the project for years. In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department of Roads confirmed that the highway, first launched in 2018, is now fully completed and available for public use. The new road creates a vital alternative corridor out of Nairobi through Ngong, helping ease pressure on the heavily congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu and Narok routes. “This road is now complete and open. Motorists can expect a smoother, safer, and more direct connection between Ngong and Suswa,” the The post Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Completed as Motorists Get New Nairobi Alternative Route appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 2-Kenya Railways has announced the addition of a new Madaraka Express Passenger train to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel along the Nairobi–Mombasa route. The extra train will operate daily from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, a period when passenger numbers traditionally rise sharply as Kenyans travel for Christmas, New […] The post SGR Adds Extra Madaraka Express Train to Ease Festive Season Rush appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents who facilitate the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East. The arrests, conducted on November 30, 2025, followed a report alleging that the officers routinely […] The post EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku speaks to the press at Embu Level Five Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2025, following a visit to a victim of the Mbeere North campaign. MP

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku speaks to the press at Embu Level Five Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2025, following a visit to a victim of the Mbeere North campaign. MP-elect Leonard Muthende is behind him (left).  facebook.com

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1 week ago Special Edition: Unveiling the Rironi–Mau Summit Road in Gilgil, Nakuru County. State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto Credits: PCS

Special Edition: Unveiling the Rironi–Mau Summit Road in Gilgil, Nakuru County. State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto Credits: PCS  facebook.com

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1 week ago Petition Filed to Stop Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – A petition has been filed to suspend the dualling of the Nairobi – Nakuru – Mau Summit Highway pending a review of the current Public-Private Partnership model, which includes tolling by private operators. In their suit papers, the Motorist Association of Kenya and other private individuals argue that the highway […] The post Petition Filed to Stop Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago EACC traces Sh22.9bn in illegal assets, recovers Sh3.4bn in graft crackdown

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it recovered Sh22 billion in illegal assets in the last Financial Year. Speaking during the 2025 Kenya Editors Guild convention on Friday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud indicated that Sh3.4 billion was also recovered during the crackdown as 33 convictions were recorded. […] The post EACC traces Sh22.9bn in illegal assets, recovers Sh3.4bn in graft crackdown appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago President Ruto: Rironi To Gilgil Dual Carriage To Be Complete in 6 Months

President William Ruto has launched construction of the long awaited Rironi – Mau Summit dual carriageway, unveiling an ambitious timeline and promising faster, safer travel on one of Kenya’s busiest and deadliest roads. The launch took place on Friday at Kamandura in Kiambu County, marking the official start of works on the Nairobi Nakuru Mau Summit corridor and the Nairobi Maai Mahiu Naivasha link, a combined 233 kilometre upgrade that will be built and operated under a public private partnership model. Ruto framed the project as a defining test of his infrastructure agenda. “This project we launch today is more The post President Ruto: Rironi To Gilgil Dual Carriage To Be Complete in 6 Months appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Blow To Kenyan Green Card Hopefuls as Trump Announces Permanent Migration Ban from ‘Third World Countries’

In a move that has sent shockwaves, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social Friday morning, to announce a “permanent pause” on migration from all “Third World Countries.”  For the Kenyan diaspora and the millions back home dreaming of the American Green Card, the news is confusing, alarming, and developing fast. Here is the breakdown of what went down, why it’s happening, and what it means for you. The catalyst for this sudden announcement wasn’t a policy debate, but a tragedy. On the eve of Thanksgiving, two National Guard members were shot near the White House. One of The post Blow To Kenyan Green Card Hopefuls as Trump Announces Permanent Migration Ban from ‘Third World Countries’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region. The ambitious project — to be delivered under a public-private partnership by a consortium including China Road […] The post Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Is luxury camp, costing over Rs 3 lakh a night, in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, blocking migration route?

Is luxury camp, costing over Rs 3 lakh a night, in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, blocking migration route?  Firstpost

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1 week ago Nairobi to Nakuru Motorists Told to Replan Travel for Friday’s Highway Launch

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for severe traffic disruptions along the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway this Friday, November 28, as President William Ruto officially launches the highly anticipated road expansion project. KeNHA released a public advisory on Wednesday alerting drivers that the crucial Nairobi-Nakuru corridor will experience heavy delays throughout the day while the President presides over multiple inauguration events at various points along the highway. “The road is envisaged to have significant traffic congestion for the whole day,” Acting Director General Luka Kimeli stated. “We advise motorists intending to use this road to The post Nairobi to Nakuru Motorists Told to Replan Travel for Friday’s Highway Launch appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Motorists diverted to alternative routes ahead of Friday’s Rironi

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 26 – Motorists planning to use the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway have been advised to reschedule their travel or seek alternative routes ahead of expected traffic disruptions. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) cautioned road users to anticipate significant congestion as President William Ruto prepares to […] The post Motorists diverted to alternative routes ahead of Friday’s Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit launch appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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