19 h. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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29 h. ago Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has outlined the new criteria for allocating Affordable Housing units, promising Kenyans a process that is both transparent and inclusive. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Ichung’wah explained that the guidelines – anchored in the Affordable Housing Act of 2024 – seek to guarantee fairness while shielding the program from political interference. “It is important to have clear criteria to determine who qualifies for affordable housing and how they are allocated. That is what these regulations aim to achieve,” he said. The new rules introduce an automated application system with no human involvement, The post Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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46 h. ago Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging President William Ruto’s decision to invite advisors in Cabinet meetings, ruling that non-permanent inclusion of experts for advisory purposes does not breach the Constitution. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that while Article 152 of the Constitution clearly defines Cabinet membership, it does not […] The post Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57%

HOMA Bay County, Aug 13— The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) earned praise and a fresh challenge from President William Ruto during his visit to the agency’s exhibition stand at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. Commending the reforms already underway, the President lauded KEMSA’s role in strengthening the country’s healthcare supply chain […] The post Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57% appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago SocialBoosting TikTok Followers: Are They Worth It for Growing Accounts?

The TikTok growth landscape in 2025 presents unprecedented challenges for content creators seeking to build meaningful audiences. With over 1.8 billion active users and millions of videos uploaded daily, standing out from the crowd requires strategic thinking beyond just creating great content. This reality has led many creators to explore whether SocialBoosting TikTok followers represent a worthwhile investment for accelerating account growth, or if the risks outweigh the potential benefits. The Economics of TikTok Growth Building a substantial TikTok following organically can take months or even years, depending on your niche, content quality, and posting consistency. For creators looking to The post SocialBoosting TikTok Followers: Are They Worth It for Growing Accounts? appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenya court says British tycoon's body too decomposed to determine cause of death

Kenya court says British tycoon's body too decomposed to determine cause of death  Yahoo News Canada

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3 d. ago Harry Roy Veevers: Body too decomposed for cause of UK tycoon's death in Kenya to be determined

Harry Roy Veevers: Body too decomposed for cause of UK tycoon's death in Kenya to be determined  BBC

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4 d. ago Starlink Faces Subscriber Decline In Kenya Amid Growing Competition And Regulatory Challenges

Starlink Faces Subscriber Decline In Kenya Amid Growing Competition And Regulatory Challenges - Report  Broadcast Media Africa

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4 d. ago CS Murkomen Labels Gachagua a Pathological Liar in National Security Row

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kichumba Murkomen has intensified his criticism of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of peddling falsehoods about national security. Speaking on Monday, August 11, 2025, during the 27th Jukwaa la Usalama forum in Narok County, Murkomen labeled Gachagua a pathological liar. His remarks came in response to claims by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader that President William Ruto’s administration was collaborating with the al-Shabaab terror group. CS Murkomen challenged Gachagua to present any evidence supporting his allegations to the relevant authorities. “Since he has information, you can still lie to us. You know this The post CS Murkomen Labels Gachagua a Pathological Liar in National Security Row appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record a formal statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his recent allegations linking President William Ruto’s administration to terror groups. Murkomen said the claims — made by Gachagua during an ongoing tour of the […] The post Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate

Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate-resilient agriculture  Africa Sustainability Matters

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5 d. ago The harsh reality of maternity leave, breastfeeding challenges for Kenya’s informal workers

The harsh reality of maternity leave, breastfeeding challenges for Kenya’s informal workers  The Eastleigh Voice

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5 d. ago Bangladesh Marks Hasina’s Ouster Amid Hopes and Rising Tensions, legal challenge

DHAKA, Bangladesh Aug 10 – Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, celebrating what many see as the promise of a “New Bangladesh.” In heavy rain, interim leader Muhammad Yunus stood alongside political party heads and activists to unveil plans for a […]

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6 d. ago Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, demanding that he hand over any information he claims to have on planned terrorist attacks. In remarks aimed at Gachagua, Kindiki said leaders who make such claims must be held to account and compelled to assist investigative agencies.Gachagua, while in […] The post Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Mudavadi rallies Malava women to elect trustworthy leader in November 27 by

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has challenged women from Malava Constituency to lead in electing a visionary and trustworthy leader in the forthcoming by election. Mudavadi who is the patron of the people of Malava ahead of the November 27th mini polls said he is ready to engage the electorate […] The post Mudavadi rallies Malava women to elect trustworthy leader in November 27 by-election appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Balaji Srinivasan challenges Edelman stats on Nigeria and Kenya

Balaji Srinivasan challenges Edelman stats on Nigeria and Kenya  Traders Union

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7 d. ago A Resilient Nation: How Kenya Is Shaping a Smarter War Against Terror

Kenya has made significant progress in its response against terrorism and violent extremism due to concertedefforts by various stakeholders. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, the decreased terror activities within Kenya can be attributed to enhanced counter terrorism operations, intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration and community engagement within the last year. The report further says […] The post A Resilient Nation: How Kenya Is Shaping a Smarter War Against Terror appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago How 1998 bombing jolted govt to enact laws jailing terrorists

Every crisis has a turning point to leverage on to create better resilience and response mechanisms to handle future similar challenges or other threats. The terror attack on the US embassy in Nairobi on August 7 1998 presented Kenya with an opportunity to elevate terrorism threat to existential levels to better deal with it. The […] The post How 1998 bombing jolted govt to enact laws jailing terrorists appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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.

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9 d. ago Governors says counties running broke to delayed disbursements by Treasury

NYERI, Kenya Aug 7 – The Council of Governors says counties are facing challenges meeting their service delivery expectations due to delays on disbursement of funds by National Treasury. This is according to CoG vice chairman Mutahi kahiga who says that counties are yet to receive their allocations despite the government pronouncement that they are […] The post Governors says counties running broke to delayed disbursements by Treasury appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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