3 h. ago Kenya rallies Africa to unite against terror at Nairobi security summit

Kenya rallies Africa to unite against terror at Nairobi security summit  Daily Nation

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3 h. ago Ruto arrives in Yokohama for TICAD 9, priorities include Nairobi transport upgrades

Areas of discussion to include the expansion of Mombasa Port, Mombasa Port Area Road Development, Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and the Nairobi urban transport system upgrades.

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3 h. ago HELB disburses Sh9.5bn in financial aid to 309,178 university students

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has released Sh9.46 billion in financial aid to 309,178 university students, providing critical support for both tuition and living expenses in the new academic year. According to the Ministry of Education, the disbursement includes Sh5.76 billion for tuition fees and Sh3.7 billion for student […] The post HELB disburses Sh9.5bn in financial aid to 309,178 university students appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 h. ago UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has likened the joint meeting between the legislators from the ruling UDA and the ODM to a “dowry payment,” accusing President William Ruto’s party of buying political peace with Raila Odinga’s camp. Kuria said he had hoped the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) would pave […] The post UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago ‘One man’s landing not a crisis’: Murkomen says police ready to contain Gachagua

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed security concerns over the anticipated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua is expected back in the country on Thursday after a three-week tour of the United States. Speaking in Murang’a County during the ongoing Jukwaa la Usalama forum, Murkomen said Gachagua’s […] The post ‘One man’s landing not a crisis’: Murkomen says police ready to contain Gachagua appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago ‘Lost Generation’: Uthiru Chief targets Gen Zs in corporal punishment push

Speaking Monday during an engagement with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the administrator lamented what he described as a “lost generation” of youth, accusing many Gen Zs of idleness, drug abuse, and defiance of authority.

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9 h. ago Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – A new partnership between Safaricom PLC and the Judiciary has sparked unease among Kenyans, with critics warning that the collaboration could pave the way for state overreach and surveillance disguised as judicial modernization. Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa announced that the telco will support the Judiciary in integrating technology […] The post Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Five witnesses lined up in assault case against comedian’s attacker

NAIROBI,Kenya,Aug 19-The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has lined up five witnesses in a case where comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, was assaulted during the Kutit Cultural Festival at Carnivore Gardens, Nairobi, on August 9. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(ODPP) disclosed that Bernard Kipkosgei Koyumi, alias Pavillion Motiryot, was […] The post Five witnesses lined up in assault case against comedian’s attacker appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor?

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — President William Ruto’s latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote. The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already […] The post ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor? appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago KNH gets new Acting CEO in wake of twin CEO row, patient murders

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a leadership shake-up that comes against a backdrop of governance concerns and shocking patient murders at the country’s top referral facility. The change of guard comes a month following public outrage […] The post KNH gets new Acting CEO in wake of twin CEO row, patient murders appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Senate convenes Wednesday for Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the sitting will take place at 2.30 pm in the Senate Chamber, Nairobi, pursuant to Standing Order 33(1) and Section 33 of the County Governments Act.

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13 h. ago Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is sufficient. Muturi, who also served as a National Assembly Speaker, argued that what is needed is the full implementation of the law rather than […] The post Muturi, Makau differ over new law to compensate protest victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed that, starting yesterday, private insurers will enhance the government scheme by offering additional plans such as overseas medical care, elective procedures, and premium add-ons. The insurers will also co-finance treatment of chronic illnesses through SHA’s Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reached the agreement after he met with Chief Executive Officers of medical insurance companies at Afya House, Nairobi, on The post Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested

President William Ruto claimed a section of Members of Parliament took bribes to oppose the recently passed anti-money laundering law. In a joint parliamentary group meeting with ODM and UDA MPs on Monday, August 18, Ruto claimed he had knowledge of corruption taking place within parliamentary committees. “There are legitimate concerns about how resources are being spent at the counties, and we cannot run away. By virtue of the position I hold today, I am a consumer of raw intelligence. I know what’s going on,” he said. The President alleged that some MPs received millions of shillings to block crucial The post Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned a Nakuru club whose employees danced wearing primary school uniforms, terming the action not only distasteful but also illegal. In a Monday statement, KEWOPA said the video violated Section 46 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act (2010), the Children Act (2022), and NACADA Alcoholic Drinks Control (Promotions) Guidelines, which explicitly prohibit promotions that link alcohol to children or use school-based imagery. The MPs noted that the actions encourage underage drinking and risk sexualising children. KEWOPA implored the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the Kenya Film Classification The post Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged Rift Valley residents to stand firmly behind President William Ruto in his quest for a second term, insisting that Ruto’s performance has outshined that of his predecessors. Addressing congregants at a fundraiser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kapsabet, Wetang’ula said the region did not need convincing to back President Ruto because his leadership and tangible results already spoke for themselves. “As residents of Rift Valley, we are preaching to the converted. You do not need to be mobilised or coerced to support your son for a second term because you know the direction The post Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping measures to combat the rising cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, August 18, Murkomen warned that the government will revoke licenses of all alcohol outlets and factories found engaging in the sale or production of illegal brews. He said he will convene a meeting with security heads from both counties to plan the crackdown, noting that the government had initially licensed businesses for clean operations but many had reverted to illegal manufacturing and distribution. “When we take action against illegal The post Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Wamuchomba Tears Into Wamatangi Over Kiambu’s “Piglets and Chicks” Showcase

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba slammed Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, accusing him of embarrassing the county at the just-concluded Devolution Conference. The outspoken legislator was of the view that the annual conference is a prestigious forum where counties are given the exclusive chance to showcase their success stories, innovations, and potential for the future to the nation and the world. She praised Murang’a County, led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, for utilizing the platform well, noting that the county “stood tall” with futuristic projects in health technology, food security, and digitization of approvals. To her, that was the kind of innovation that The post Wamuchomba Tears Into Wamatangi Over Kiambu’s “Piglets and Chicks” Showcase appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, announced that the government is finalizing a digital application to monitor the productivity of all public servants in Kenya. In an unscheduled early-morning visit at the Eastern Region headquarters in Embu Town, Ruku stated the application would be online by the end of October. He said the platform will track key indicators such as arrival and departure times, leave status, and real-time attendance. The project is designed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency across all government offices. Ruku further stated that the project forms part of a The post CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk

A Kombewa businessman, Felix Isaac Olwero, 50, was fatally shot Monday morning near his White House Resort in Kisumu County in what police have described as a tragic case of mistaken identity. Olwero, a former clerk with the Siaya County Assembly, was responding to a report of a failed burglary at his resort when officers mistook him for one of the intruders. Police said the incident unfolded shortly after a resort manager alerted authorities about a group of burglars attempting to gain entry. Investigators noted that this marked the fifth attempted break-in at the resort in recent days. Responding officers The post Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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