4 h. ago Woman killed, daughter injured after stepping on explosive at Kenya–Somalia border

Woman killed, daughter injured after stepping on explosive at Kenya–Somalia border  Hiiraan

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30 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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44 h. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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50 h. ago Murkomen: BBC Mai Mahiu Child Trafficking Exposé Based on Falsified Accounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused the BBC of basing parts of its explosive Mai Mahiu child sex trafficking documentary on fabricated accounts, saying some women featured in the film falsified their ages to fit the broadcaster’s narrative. Appearing before the National Assembly plenary, Murkomen said police investigations have […] The post Murkomen: BBC Mai Mahiu Child Trafficking Exposé Based on Falsified Accounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has charged Bernard Kipkosgei Koyumi, also known as Pavilion Kipkosgei, over the violent robbery and assault of comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, during a cultural festival at Carnivore Gardens in Nairobi. Pavilion Kipkosgei appeared before the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, August 12, to answer charges of robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. In a statement issued the same day, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused allegedly stole Ksh30,000 in cash and a Redmi 14 Pro smartphone worth Ksh26,000 from Bella The post Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The United States has reaffirmed Kenya’s position as its primary partner in Africa, describing Nairobi as central to Washington’s Africa policy. US Embassy Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires Carla Benini said Kenya remains the first point of engagement for many American initiatives on the continent due to shared values in governance, rule […] The post US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – A Ugandan woman accused of masterminding a high-stakes cannabis trafficking scheme was on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, where she was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Hellen Ikareut, believed to be a key figure in a transnational drug network, was […] The post Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects

The government has urged Parliament to approve a fresh proposal that seeks to introduce a national tolling policy to fund road development through a “user pay charges” strategy. The authorities argue that the move is needed to address budget deficits and offer a long-term means of funding the infrastructure. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that when approved, the plan will prioritise major highways for tolling, remit revenue realized to road upkeep, and hold high levels of accountability in managing funds. He said the policy aims to maximise revenue from toll The post CS Chirchir Pushes for ‘User Pay’ Road Charges to Fund Major Highway Projects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat maintains that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the authority to decide whether to charge him over the death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, not the courts. Represented by lawyer Cecil Miller, Lagat argues that forcing the DPP to press charges against him would unlawfully override powers granted by the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent that erodes prosecutorial independence. “The petitioners’ prayer to have this court compel the DPP to prosecute the 11th Respondent is an improper attempt to take over the functions of independent institutions. This court cannot The post Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago When love ends, proof begins: Hard lessons from Kenya’s matrimonial property battles

When love ends, proof begins: Hard lessons from Kenya’s matrimonial property battles  Daily Nation

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6 d. ago Govt Assures Civil Servants of Continuous Healthcare Amid Payment Dispute

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – The government has moved to assure civil servants that their healthcare benefits remain uninterrupted, dismissing reports of service disruption under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance program. In a statement issued on August 9, Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku said civil servants […]

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7 d. ago Kenya newspapers review: John Mbadi, Kipchumba Murkomen face jail time over e

Kenya newspapers review: John Mbadi, Kipchumba Murkomen face jail time over e-Citizen charge  MSN

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7 d. ago Kenya’s gig economy experiencing explosive growth, but digital rights risks persist

Kenya’s gig economy experiencing explosive growth, but digital rights risks persist - BAKE  The Eastleigh Voice

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8 d. ago Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

South Africa’s state prosecutor has officially withdrawn charges against one of the farm workers accused of killing two black woman and feeding their bodies to pigs. Adrian de Wet was one of three men facing murder charges after Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were killed while allegedly looking for food on a pig […] The post Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Kenya charges two Burundians with illegal possession of elephant tusks

Kenya charges two Burundians with illegal possession of elephant tusks  The EastAfrican

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9 d. ago Magistrate Reprimands Ringtone for Taking Photos of Complainant in Karen Land Case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recalled a police file in a high-profile land fraud case involving gospel singer Alex Apoko, popularly known as Ringtone, and his co-accused, Alfred Juma Ayora. The two are facing charges over an alleged Ksh50 million land scam involving property in Karen said to belong to Teresia Adhiambo. During a court session, the prosecution informed trial magistrate Dolphina Alego that the DPP intends to review the criminal charges against the duo. The prosecution requested one month to complete the review process. Meanwhile, the magistrate reprimanded Ringtone after he was caught taking photos of the The post Magistrate Reprimands Ringtone for Taking Photos of Complainant in Karen Land Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Garissa IED Blast Injures Eight Officers After Reservists Allegedly Recalled

An attack in Garissa County that left at least eight police officers injured is now being blamed on a controversial decision by senior security officials to summon all National Police Reservists (NPRs) to the county headquarters for fresh data collection. On Tuesday, more than 20 officers from the elite Border Patrol Unit (BPU) narrowly survived after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) struck one of their vehicles during a routine patrol. The officers stationed at Banane Camp had been on patrol along the Banane–Yumbis road in Fafi Sub-county when the explosion occurred around 10 kilometres away from Yumbis. Fafi Sub-county Deputy The post Garissa IED Blast Injures Eight Officers After Reservists Allegedly Recalled appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Duo Charged Over Ksh1.1M Blood Kit Theft at Kenyatta Hospital

Two men were on Wednesday charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly stealing blood collection equipment worth over Ksh1.1 million from Kenyatta National Hospital. The suspects, Henry Theuri and Erick Otieno Omedo, are accused of stealing four cartons containing 24 automated blood collection kits and one carton of ordinary blood bags. The items, valued at Ksh1,125,870, are owned by the Nairobi Region Blood Transfusion Centre.. Prosecutors allege that the incident took place on July 29, 2025, within the hospital compound. In addition to the joint theft charges, Omedo faces another charge of dealing in suspected stolen goods. According to the The post Duo Charged Over Ksh1.1M Blood Kit Theft at Kenyatta Hospital appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago High Court halts disputed relocation of students from Moi Teachers College

NAKURU, Kenya Aug 7 – The High Court in Eldoret has issued conservatory orders barring the Ministry of Education from  relocating more than 1,000 students from Moi Teachers College- Baringo Seretunin. The students were to be moved to Talai Secondary School to pave the way for the establishment of Kabarnet University College, which is set […] The post High Court halts disputed relocation of students from Moi Teachers College appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Scramble for Siaya Governor’s acting position with DG Oduol saying he’s in charge

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 6 – Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has come out guns blazing affirming that he is the second in command in the absence of his Governor James Orengo. Oduol trained his guns on the County Assembly Speaker George Okode, who is currently representing the Governor in his duties. Okode early this week […] The post Scramble for Siaya Governor’s acting position with DG Oduol saying he’s in charge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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