7 h. ago AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY  Amnesty Kenya

Society

8 h. ago NACADA busts notorious drug trafficker in Kisii, recovers Sh2mn cannabis

The raid targeted multiple hideouts linked to a well-established narcotics syndicate, leading to the recovery of a significant stash of cannabis sativa.

Events

15 h. ago Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking

Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking  Daily Nation

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28 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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30 h. ago Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts'

Kenya: BBC Child Trafficking Exposé Based On 'Falsified Accounts' - Govt  allAfrica.com

Politics

34 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.

Politics

38 h. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

52 h. ago EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the residence and offices of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala over allegations of forging academic certificates to secure his position. According to the commission, preliminary investigations indicate that Labaala allegedly used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to […] The post EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers 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 China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever

BEIJING, China, Aug 11 — The city of Foshan in Guangdong province is winning the battle against chikungunya fever, with more than 90 percent of patients there having been cured and discharged from hospitals, and the number of new cases witnessing a significant reduction over the weekend. Among the recovered patients, the oldest is 95 […] The post China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

4 d. ago U.S Indicts Kenyan Citizen in Mexican Cartel Arms Trafficking Case

U.S Indicts Kenyan Citizen in Mexican Cartel Arms Trafficking Case  The Kenyan Wall Street

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4 d. ago US indicts Kenyan, three others for conspiring to supply weapons to Mexican drug cartels

US indicts Kenyan, three others for conspiring to supply weapons to Mexican drug cartels  Daily Nation

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4 d. ago Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya”

Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that his comments were meant for the leaders and not the nation or its people. “I am not talking ill of my country, just speaking the truth. I am not saying that Kenya is bad; it is a beautiful country, with good people but with poor The post Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

7 d. ago Maai Mahiu Child Sex Trade: Murkomen Takes Action After BBC Exposé

Cabinet Secretary for Internal Affairs Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned the shocking revelations of child sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, that were unearthed in a new BBC documentary. The investigative piece has stirred national outrage by uncovering a child trafficking syndicate operating in the area, triggering swift reactions from top government officials. When he addressed the public at a Jukwaa la Usalama meeting in Kericho on August 7, 2025, Murkomen termed the offenses as serious and unacceptable. He assured Kenyans that the government would act with speed and with swiftness to eliminate the vice. “Trafficking in persons, including children The post Maai Mahiu Child Sex Trade: Murkomen Takes Action After BBC Exposé appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Nurturing Resilience: A Mother’s Determination Amid Breastfeeding Challenges

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 7 – In the bustling life of a school teacher, Mercy Kinoti—a devoted mother of two—quietly embodies resilience. As her second child approached six months, she returned to work when the baby was just four months old, determined to continue exclusive breastfeeding despite the demands of her profession. Living with spina bifida, […] The post Nurturing Resilience: A Mother’s Determination Amid Breastfeeding Challenges appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

9 d. ago Frequent cannabis busts reveal depth of Kenya’s ongoing war on drugs

Frequent cannabis busts reveal depth of Kenya’s ongoing war on drugs  The Eastleigh Voice

Events

9 d. ago Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking

Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking  Citizen Digital

Events

1 week ago What the UN plastic treaty means to a garbage collector in Kisii amid global push to end pollution

KISII, Kenya, Aug 5 – At dawn, before Kisii town stirs to life, Brian Makori a street boy used to bend over heaps of garbage at Nyambera dumping site on the outskirts of Kisii town, with bear hands sifting through plastic bottles, wrappers and discarded packaging and sale at to brokers for recycling. Brian grew […]

Politics

1 week ago Hope Beyond the Hijab as Muslim Women Rise to Defend Girls’ Health and Choices.

KISII, Kenya, Aug 5 – While early marriage rates are still high in northern Kenya, Nyanza and Rift valley regions, this practice still affects young girls in urban such as Nairobi particularly in poorer ,low-education and some Muslim communities. In Nairob’s informal settlements such as Kibera, Korogocho adolescent girls often engage in sexual activity as […]

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1 week ago Burundians charged in Mombasa over illegal possession of elephant tusks

MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 5 – Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court with illegal possession and trade in elephant tusks in an intensified crackdown on wildlife trafficking. Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, facing charges of dealing in 27 pieces of elephant tusks without […] The post Burundians charged in Mombasa over illegal possession of elephant tusks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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