54 h. ago Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kirinyaga top list of counties with ethnic in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 – Bomet County has been singled out as the worst offender in ethnic imbalance within county public service, with a staggering 97.28 per cent of its workforce drawn from the Kalenjin community. This is according to a new Senate report that highlighted deep-rooted ethnic exclusion across 32 devolved units. The report, […] The post Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kirinyaga top list of counties with ethnic in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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54 h. ago Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kirinyaga top list of counties with ethnic bias in employment

This is according to a new Senate report that highlighted deep-rooted ethnic exclusion across 32 devolved units.

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3 d. ago Kenya leads African group counting costs of EU money laundering 'blacklist'

Kenya leads African group counting costs of EU money laundering 'blacklist'  EUobserver

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3 d. ago Barbara Alli: Spreading love across borders from Austria to Kisii, Kenya

Barbara Alli: Spreading love across borders from Austria to Kisii, Kenya  The Guardian Nigeria News

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3 d. ago Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will launch a national street families census in the next two weeks in an effort to understand the current scale of homelessness across Kenya. The Street Families Rehabilitation Trust will lead the three-day exercise in all 47 counties, starting on June 29th. Officials anticipate a significant rise in the number of street families since the last count five years ago, which recorded 46,000 individuals living on the streets. The government has allocated Ksh. 50 million for the exercise, which is expected to provide critical data to inform future policy and rehabilitation efforts. Mary The post Govt to Count Street Families Across All 47 Counties Starting June 29 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenya Bolsters Immunisation Drive as Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Duale Flags Off 6.2 Million Vaccine Doses to Counties

Kenya Bolsters Immunisation Drive as Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Duale Flags Off 6.2 Million Vaccine Doses to Counties  ZAWYA

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4 d. ago Sh405bn Proposed for Counties Amid Mediation Over Equitable Share

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – The National Treasury has proposed an allocation of Sh405 billion to counties in the 2025/26 financial year.This marks an increase of Sh17.6 billion from the Sh387.4 billion allocated to devolved units in the current financial year, Delivering his maiden budget statement in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi […] The post Sh405bn Proposed for Counties Amid Mediation Over Equitable Share appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have detained a woman accused of abducting her friend’s two-day-old baby in Nairobi before fleeing across counties to avoid arrest. The suspect, Catherine Kerubo, is now in custody at Buruburu Police Station as officers race to find the missing infant. According to police, the baby belongs to Emily Mosweta, who had just been discharged from Mimosa Hospital in Kasarani after giving birth. On May 26, Kerubo, accompanied by another woman, visited Mosweta at the hospital, posing as a supportive friend. Kerubo then offered to help Mosweta get home to Umoja. Together with The post Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Mpox Outbreak Spreads to New Counties with 137 New Infections

Kenya is grappling with a fresh Mpox outbreak, with 137 confirmed cases spreading across 16 counties, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The surge has raised fresh concerns about the virus’s rapid transmission and potential to reach new regions. “The Ministry would like to inform the public of more additional cases especially in new counties outside the Northern transport corridor,” MoH noted. Busia County has recorded the highest number of infections at 48, followed closely by Mombasa with 37 and Nakuru with 16 cases. Other counties reporting multiple cases include Makueni (10), Nairobi (5), and Kajiado (3). Additional infections The post Mpox Outbreak Spreads to New Counties with 137 New Infections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Blackjack Deviations Chart: Altering Your Play Beyond Basics

Master Blackjack Deviations and Crush the Casino! Profit Like a Pro A blackjack deviations chart provides data-driven guidance for when players should alter their play from standard basic strategy. These deviations are based on real-time information gained from card counting and are expressed through deviation index numbers, allowing advantage players to optimize their decisions in specific situations.  Understanding and applying these deviations correctly is key for reducing the house edge and maximizing player profitability. What Are Blackjack Strategy Deviations? Blackjack strategy deviations are decisions that differ from basic strategy based on the current composition of the deck. While basic strategy The post Blackjack Deviations Chart: Altering Your Play Beyond Basics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago 1,073 teenage girls impregnated in Lamu since 2024, rights group say

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 5 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Muslim for Human Rights want the Senate to summon governors of the coastal counties to explain measures being taken to combat teenage pregnancy. This comes after they cited a survey indicating that Lamu County recorded at least 1,073 cases of teenage pregnancy between 2024 […] The post 1,073 teenage girls impregnated in Lamu since 2024, rights group say appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Task Force kicks off probe into kidney transplant malpractice with public hearings across 9 counties

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 5 – The task force appointed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to probe alleged malpractice and ethical breaches in kidney transplant services at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals is set to begin its work today. The Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services, led by Professor Elizabeth Bukusi, will […] The post Task Force kicks off probe into kidney transplant malpractice with public hearings across 9 counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Fresh Standoff as National Assembly Rejects Senate Push for Higher County Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – A fresh standoff has erupted between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable share of revenue to counties, after the National Assembly rejected Senate-proposed amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2025. The Senate had amended the Bill to raise the allocation to counties by Sh60 billion—from Sh405 […] The post Fresh Standoff as National Assembly Rejects Senate Push for Higher County Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Medical Supplies Firm Rolls Out 98 CT Scans, 400 Theatres and Labs in Kenyan Counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 2 – Sunview Medipro International has officially launched Phase 1 of a large-scale installation of advanced medical equipment across public health facilities at the national, county, and sub-county levels in Kenya. This transformative project, implemented under the National Equipment Service Program (NESP) by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with the […] The post Medical Supplies Firm Rolls Out 98 CT Scans, 400 Theatres and Labs in Kenyan Counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Raila roots for more delegated roles for counties, denounces provincial administration

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1 — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the national government to allocate more resources to county governments in order to fast-track development across the country and realize the full potential of devolution. Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations held in Homa Bay County, Odinga emphasized the importance of […] The post Raila roots for more delegated roles for counties, denounces provincial administration appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals

Kenya’s public finance management has come under sharp scrutiny after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposed major asset documentation failures totaling Ksh413.2 billion across 26 government ministries, departments, and agencies. In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Gathungu revealed that widespread inaccuracies in fixed asset registers continue to hinder transparency and accountability in public institutions. The audit highlights glaring omissions, including missing school records, unvalued vehicles, and land parcels lacking descriptions, locations, or proof of ownership. Accounting Transition in Jeopardy These deficiencies pose a significant threat as Kenya prepares to transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting standards. The National Treasury has already directed all government entities, including counties, to implement International Public The post Ksh413B in Public Assets Missing or Mismanaged, Audit Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago 12 African countries agree to enhance partnership to tackle disease outbreaks

NAIROBI, May 25 (Xinhua) — Twelve African countries on Friday resolved to intensify cross-border collaborations to respond, prevent, and control disease outbreaks such as mpox and other health emergencies. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Sao Tome Principe, South Sudan, Zambia, Kenya, the Republic of the Congo, and the […] The post 12 African countries agree to enhance partnership to tackle disease outbreaks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Governors Reject National Government’s Overreach in UHC Staff Transfer

The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for mismanaging the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff from the national government to county governments. The governors warn that the current handling of this transfer risks fueling tensions between national and county administrations. At a press briefing on Monday, the CoG expressed deep concerns about the lack of coordination and financial planning surrounding the move. They argue that counties are being burdened with responsibilities without the necessary resources to support them, creating an unsustainable situation. CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi sharply condemned the hurried transfer of UHC staff, who were hired during the COVID-19 The post Governors Reject National Government’s Overreach in UHC Staff Transfer appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Governors want urgent meeting with President Ruto over UHC Staff transfer stalemate

NAIROBI, Kenya May 20 – The Council of Governors say it will not absorb the Universal Health Council (UHC) workers in the county payroll, citing the process is being mishandled. Speaking after chairing CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi says counties will reject the transition unless their conditions are met, adding that they have not officially received […] The post Governors want urgent meeting with President Ruto over UHC Staff transfer stalemate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Duale Accuses Gachagua of Dividing Kenya, Praises Ruto for Unity

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale launched a fierce critique against Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accusing him of trying to divide Kenya along ethnic and regional lines for personal political gain. Speaking at a cultural festival in Garissa on May 17, 2025, Duale claimed Gachagua’s tactics risk fracturing the nation. He warned that attempts to balkanize Kenya threaten the country’s unity and social cohesion at a time when inclusive leadership remains crucial. Duale firmly stood by President William Ruto, portraying him as a unifying figure committed to equitable development across all regions. He insisted that Ruto’s true “offense” was his unwavering dedication to spreading resources The post Duale Accuses Gachagua of Dividing Kenya, Praises Ruto for Unity appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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