3 d. ago Kenya Kept a Diplomat in His Job Despite Years of Sex Abuse Accusations

Kenya Kept a Diplomat in His Job Despite Years of Sex Abuse Accusations  The New York Times

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5 d. ago Trump confirms phone call with Venezuelan president: report – China Daily

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but refused to reveal any details of the call, according to The New York Times. “I don’t want to comment on it; the answer is yes,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. “I wouldn’t say […] The post Trump confirms phone call with Venezuelan president: report – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Revealed: Ruto’s Masterplan to Transform North Eastern and Coast into Kenya’s New Food Baskets

Revealed: Ruto’s Masterplan to Transform North Eastern and Coast into Kenya’s New Food Baskets  Dawan Africa

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1 week ago ‘Misleading and Sensational’: Mudavadi Defends Kenya–Saudi Labor Migration After NYT Abuse Exposé

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended Kenya’s labor migration program to Saudi Arabia following a damning exposé by The New York Times that detailed widespread abuse of Kenyan migrant workers. Appearing before the National Assembly, Mudavadi rejected claims that the government had enabled or turned a blind eye to exploitation, describing the accusations as “misleading, careless and sensational.” “The administration of President William Ruto has taken bold, deliberate and forward-looking steps to safeguard our people abroad,” he said. Mudavadi argued that Kenya has invested heavily in ensuring safe migration channels, adding, “We have built clear, structured pathways that ensure The post ‘Misleading and Sensational’: Mudavadi Defends Kenya–Saudi Labor Migration After NYT Abuse Exposé appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruto Launches New KRA Unit to Boost Tax Compliance Among Small Businesses

President William Ruto has drawn attention to a glaring disparity in tax contributions from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), emphasizing the urgent need to align their remittances with their economic impact and expand the national tax base. During Wednesday evening’s Taxpayers’ Dinner at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto revealed that MSMEs contribute 33% of Kenya’s GDP and employ nearly 15 million people, representing 86% of the national workforce, yet they account for merely 1% of tax revenue. He stressed that tax remittances fuel nation-building and should transcend legal obligations to become “an act of patriotism and solidarity” for national The post Ruto Launches New KRA Unit to Boost Tax Compliance Among Small Businesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Kenyan women get abused abroad but Ruto family and allies profit

Kenyan women get abused abroad but Ruto family and allies profit  standardmedia.co.ke

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2 w. ago Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s labour migration policy, highlighting its role in creating jobs for Kenyan workers and driving economic growth, even as public concern over worker abuse abroad intensifies. Speaking on Monday, November 17, at the opening of the 14th International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) World Conference in Nairobi, Ruto outlined the government’s efforts to expand bilateral labour agreements and open more employment opportunities overseas. He highlighted recent deals with Germany and Austria and ongoing negotiations with Qatar as examples of Kenya’s push for “positive, orderly migration.” Ruto revealed that in the past two years, The post Ruto Defends Kenya’s Labour Migration Policy Amid Abuse Concerns Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruto Reveals Oburu Oginga’s Role in ODM’s Negotiations With Kenya Kwanza

President William Ruto has revealed that ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga personally presented him with a detailed list of ministries the party hoped to secure under the broad-based government agreement reached in 2024. Speaking at the ODM Founders’ Dinner in Mombasa on Saturday, President Ruto recounted the extensive consultations he held with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, noting that Oburu consistently served as the central figure in all major discussions. Ruto described Oburu as Raila’s “brother, friend, and confidant”, adding that any substantive talks regarding the broad-based government had to involve him directly. “It was Oburu Odinga who came The post Ruto Reveals Oburu Oginga’s Role in ODM’s Negotiations With Kenya Kwanza appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kigame slams abuse of Kenyan workers abroad after New York Times exposé

Kigame slams abuse of Kenyan workers abroad after New York Times exposé  People Daily

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3 w. ago New York Times Reveals Ruto Family's Profits from Kenya's Abusive Gulf Labor Exports

New York Times Reveals Ruto Family's Profits from Kenya's Abusive Gulf Labor Exports  x.com

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3 w. ago New York Times Reveals Ruto Family Profits from Kenyan Gu...

New York Times Reveals Ruto Family Profits from Kenyan Gu...  x.com

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3 w. ago New York Times Reveals Kenyan Government Profiting from A...

New York Times Reveals Kenyan Government Profiting from A...  x.com

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3 w. ago Kenyan Workers Get Abused Abroad. The President’s Family and Allies Profit.

Kenyan Workers Get Abused Abroad. The President’s Family and Allies Profit.  The New York Times

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