20 h. ago Call to Rename Juja Road After Legendary Broadcaster Leonard Mbotela Gains Momentum

A motion currently before the Nairobi County Assembly is calling for Juja Road to be renamed after the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela, one of Kenya’s most iconic broadcasters, in recognition of his immense contributions to media, patriotism, and national unity. The motion, tabled by Kiamaiko Ward MCA Joseph Ndung’u, urges the County Executive to initiate the official renaming process. Ndung’u grounded his proposal in the Constitution, which mandates counties to oversee functions related to transport and public roads. “Article 186(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and Paragraph 5 of the Fourth Schedule of the same Constitution, provide for transport The post Call to Rename Juja Road After Legendary Broadcaster Leonard Mbotela Gains Momentum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of its promises to the people. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat opening at KCB Leadership Centre, Kajiado County, DP Kindiki acknowledged the mounting […] The post Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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44 h. ago Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget

Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed The post Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago ‘Running a Country Is Serious Business’ – Matiang’i Slams Poor Governance

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has issued a stern reminder that governing a country is a serious responsibility that demands competence, clear policy direction, and a commitment to public service. Speaking with Kenyans in Texas, Matiang’i voiced concern over what he termed a growing wave of policy confusion and service disruption, particularly in the education sector. He blamed the current situation on poor planning and an apparent lack of focused leadership. “Running a country is not child’s play,” he said. “This is serious business. The learning curve in leadership is long, and the decisions made affect millions of people.” The post ‘Running a Country Is Serious Business’ – Matiang’i Slams Poor Governance appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows

NAIROBI, Kenya June 14 – The father of Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old Kenyan blogger who died in police custody, has made a powerful public appeal, demanding answers from Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat—the man whose complaint led to his son’s arrest and eventual murder in police custody. “I should see or hear from him […] The post “What Did My Son Do to Lagat?” – Father of Slain Blogger Demands Justice as Public Fury Grows appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago ODPP Withdraws Car Theft Case Against Popular Nairobi Car Dealer Francis Ng’ang’a

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn a car theft case against prominent Nairobi car dealer and proprietor of Valley Road Motors, Francis Ng’ang’a, his son Brandon Njoroge Ng’ang’a, and their alleged accomplice Robert Bundi Mugaa. The case was formally withdrawn at the Makadara Law Courts under […] The post ODPP Withdraws Car Theft Case Against Popular Nairobi Car Dealer Francis Ng’ang’a appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago CS Mbadi emphasises need for stict financial discipline to reduce debt

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s mounting public debt, calling for strict financial discipline, strategic economic planning, and more efficient revenue mobilization to avert a potential fiscal crisis. While presenting the 2024/2025 national budget estimates in the National Assembly, Mbadi acknowledged the government is operating […] The post CS Mbadi emphasises need for stict financial discipline to reduce debt appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Unified HR management system to be rolled out across public sector by July: CS Mbadi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The government has announced fresh efforts to rein in the public wage bill, with plans to fully implement a unified human resource management system and review public service allowances to ensure fiscal sustainability. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while presenting the 2024/2025 budget estimates in Parliament, said the unified HR […] The post Unified HR management system to be rolled out across public sector by July: CS Mbadi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Kenya’s budget to weigh revenue growth against public outrage By Reuters

Kenya’s budget to weigh revenue growth against public outrage By Reuters  Investing.com

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8 d. ago Kenya's budget to weigh revenue growth against public outrage

Kenya's budget to weigh revenue growth against public outrage  Reuters

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9 d. ago Kenya’s Government Pushes for Widespread Internet Connectivity in Public Sector

Kenya’s Government Pushes for Widespread Internet Connectivity in Public Sector  TechAfrica News

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9 d. ago No New Taxes on Bread & Milk: Mbadi Sets Record Straight on Finance Bill 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has come out to correct widespread misinformation about the controversial Finance Bill 2025, assuring Kenyans that basic necessities remain untaxed.Speaking at a public forum, Mbadi addressed growing concerns while exposing how tax loopholes have been bleeding the economy dry. No New Taxes on Essentials Mbadi categorically denied social media claims that the bill introduces taxes on bread, milk, or unga. “There is nowhere in the Bill where we are taxing bread, milk or unga,” he stated emphatically during a public forum. “They are not even mentioned. That is not my bill. It’s a propaganda bill The post No New Taxes on Bread & Milk: Mbadi Sets Record Straight on Finance Bill 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago No, Kenya’s public policy agency Kippra not hiring for 1,990 positions as viral ad claims

No, Kenya’s public policy agency Kippra not hiring for 1,990 positions as viral ad claims  Africa Check

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1 week ago John Mbadi announces Kenya's debt audit as public loans exceed KSh 11 trillion

John Mbadi announces Kenya's debt audit as public loans exceed KSh 11 trillion  MSN

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1 week ago Amollo Warns Gachagua: Impeaching You Wasn’t Enough, We’ll Invoke Article 75(3)

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has threatened to table a motion in Parliament seeking to permanently bar former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from holding any public office in Kenya. Speaking during a funds drive in Rongo on Sunday, Otiende accused Gachagua of promoting divisive politics and ignoring the lessons from his 2024 impeachment by the Senate. According to the legislator, Gachagua’s conduct continues to polarize the country and threaten national unity. “Everyday you speak, we realized you never learnt your lesson,” Otiende said. “We now want to remind you that we impeached you under article 75 of the constitution. We did The post Amollo Warns Gachagua: Impeaching You Wasn’t Enough, We’ll Invoke Article 75(3) appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Innovation takes center stage as Kenya prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025

Innovation takes center stage as Kenya prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025  KBC Digital

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1 week ago Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Kenya Prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025

Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Kenya Prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025  Capitalfm.co.ke

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1 week ago Atwoli Disowns Affordable Housing Regulations, Accuses PS Hinga of Misleading Public

NAIROBI, Kenya – June 6, – The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya, has strongly denied claims by Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga that it was involved in drafting the Affordable Housing Regulations. In a sharply worded statement issued Friday, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed Hinga’s remarks as false and misleading, warning that workers’ […] The post Atwoli Disowns Affordable Housing Regulations, Accuses PS Hinga of Misleading Public appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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