8 h. ago Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has vowed that Parliament will block any attempt by the government to increase fees for day secondary schools from January, accusing the National Treasury of slashing capitation by Sh9,370 per learner. Nyoro said MPs would not support measures that load extra costs on households already struggling […] The post Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a blistering warning over what he termed Kenya’s dangerous slide into opaque fiscal practices, accusing the National Treasury of engaging in off-budget borrowing. Nyoro singled out what he described as mortgaging key revenue streams, and rushed sale of a 15 per cent stake in […] The post Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has sounded the alarm over what he termed a dangerous rise of “super agents” who allegedly disrupted the November 27 by-elections through intimidation, violence and unlawful interference in the electoral process. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting, Ethekon said the commission […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago City Hall Clarifies Tariff and Pricing Policy, Dismisses Parking Fee Hike Claims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Nairobi County Government has clarified the purpose of the newly introduced Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, dismissing claims circulating in some media that parking fees in the capital will be raised from Sh300 to Sh520. The county’s Receiver of Revenue, Tiras Njoroge explained that the policy is a strategic […] The post City Hall Clarifies Tariff and Pricing Policy, Dismisses Parking Fee Hike Claims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation

Benin’s president has appeared on television to reassure citizens of the West African nation that the situation was now “totally under control” following an attempted coup earlier in the day. “I would like to commend the sense of duty demonstrated by our army and its leaders, who have remained loyal to the nation,” Patrice Talon […] The post Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy

The Ministry of Health has dismissed allegations that the government traded off Kenyans’ personal medical data under the newly signed health cooperation deal between Kenya and the United States. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a statement on Sunday reaffirming that the agreement clearly safeguards Kenya’s ownership of all health data and the intellectual property associated with the systems covered under the deal. According to Duale, the framework focuses strictly on aggregate-level data, such as national reports and dashboard summaries, and does not authorize the sharing of private information, including names, ID numbers, phone contacts, physical addresses, or individual medical The post U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto for selling off key national assets, including Safaricom, without involving the public. Speaking on Sunday, December 7, 2025, during a church service at Christian Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Gachagua warned that Kenya is losing vital institutions that have historically driven the economy. He argued that the government’s decision to sell Safaricom shares undervalues one of the country’s most profitable enterprises. “The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18B to Ksh20B every year. Sasa share moja The post “Ruto is Selling Everything that is Working”: Gachagua Uses Cow Metaphor to Criticize Safaricom Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has doubled down on his commitment to a united Opposition, vowing that the United Opposition coalition will field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the declaration on Sunday during a church service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, where he accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of plotting to divide the Opposition. He maintained that the alleged schemes had collapsed. “I want to assure you that we are steadfast and will remain united in the Opposition. We will liberate this country together,” he said. Claims The post Gachagua to ODM: “You Don’t Have to Sit With Me, Sit With Kalonzo” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to sell Safaricom shares through a transparent, competitive bidding process instead of transferring them to a specific company. Speaking during a church service in his constituency on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Nyoro voiced concerns that the planned sale of government-held Safaricom shares to South Africa-based Vodafone has contributed to the undervaluation of the shares. “Let us not rush the sale of a 15 per cent share in Safaricom. Let’s give people a chance to compete,” he said. “Let’s open a competition of bids so that we can have many companies The post “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by Opposition leaders regarding the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, insisting the government has already acted on key recommendations. Speaking on Sunday, Wandayi pushed back against remarks made at the burial of Beryl Odinga, where several political figures alleged that the government had ignored the NADCO proposals. He argued that the statements were not only inaccurate but also risked misleading Kenyans. “A number of our political friends who have walked with us in the past came to condole with us, notably Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former CS Eugene The post Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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56 h. ago Madagascar and Kenya deliver on Day 2 of FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025

Madagascar and Kenya deliver on Day 2 of FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025  FIBA

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65 h. ago Koome assigns Justice Richard Mwongo to hear Mbeere North by

Chief Justice Martha Koome designates Justice Richard Mwongo to hear the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election petition following UDA’s Leonard Muthende’s win and allegations of state interference by the opposition.

Politics

67 h. ago DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a week-long regional training aimed at bolstering Africa’s capacity to confront the fast-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency-enabled crime. The five-day Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Crime Investigations Course, hosted at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators from more than ten […] The post DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto-enabled crime appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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69 h. ago Kenya assures Parliament that assets of leased public sugar mills will return to state after 30 years

Kenya assures Parliament that assets of leased public sugar mills will return to state after 30 years  ChiniMandi

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3 d. ago Kenya Moves to Deepen Digital Skills Partnership with Huawei as 65 TVET Lecturers Complete Advanced ICT Training

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – The government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding collaboration with Huawei Technologies Kenya to strengthen digital skills development and ICT training capacity across the country. Speaking during the completion ceremony of the second phase of the national Huawei Train the Trainer programme at the Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET), Director […] The post Kenya Moves to Deepen Digital Skills Partnership with Huawei as 65 TVET Lecturers Complete Advanced ICT Training appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

3 d. ago Court Dismisses Petition to Oust Isiolo Governor Over Alleged Party Defection

The judges noted that no evidence was tendered to show formal communication of defection to either UDA, Jubilee, or the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Politics

3 d. ago Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi has accused Meta of enabling state repression after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania. The activist warned the move shields government abuses from public scrutiny and suppresses dissent ahead of planned anti-government protests. Sarungi, a prominent voice documenting alleged human rights violations, […] The post Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed that Makadara MP George Aladwa faced pressure from powerful political players to withdraw from a political pact that would have positioned him as Kuria’s running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria alleged that “holders of extremely powerful offices” summoned Aladwa on Tuesday evening and instructed him to publicly denounce the alliance, just 24 hours after the partnership was announced. “George Aladwa was summoned last evening by holders of extremely powerful offices and ordered to denounce our agreement on the Nairobi Governor ticket. I respect his decision,” The post Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Little Mister and Miss Environment: Nairobi and Kiambu to celebrate nature and learning ahead of Grand Finale

The Little Mister and Miss Environment Nairobi and Kiambu chapters are excited to announce a special day of environmental learning and artistic expression, culminating in a grand final event this Saturday at Tree of Life from 10:00am. Earlier this month, the children participated in an inspiring park visit where they explored nature, learned about conservation, and discovered the vital role they play in protecting the planet. Through guided activities, they engaged in nature-based learning, observing ecosystems, discussing climate issues, and understanding the importance of environmental stewardship from a young age. Building on these lessons, the children also took part in The post Little Mister and Miss Environment: Nairobi and Kiambu to celebrate nature and learning ahead of Grand Finale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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