7 h. ago Women in rural Kenya beat urban peers in land, house ownership

Women in rural Kenya beat urban peers in land, house ownership  Business Daily

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8 h. ago Kenya records landmark milestones in fight against HIV, malaria, TB and sleeping sickness

Kenya records landmark milestones in fight against HIV, malaria, TB and sleeping sickness  The Eastleigh Voice

Sport

10 h. ago ‘One man’s landing not a crisis’: Murkomen says police ready to contain Gachagua

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed security concerns over the anticipated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua is expected back in the country on Thursday after a three-week tour of the United States. Speaking in Murang’a County during the ongoing Jukwaa la Usalama forum, Murkomen said Gachagua’s […] The post ‘One man’s landing not a crisis’: Murkomen says police ready to contain Gachagua appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago ‘Lost Generation’: Uthiru Chief targets Gen Zs in corporal punishment push

Speaking Monday during an engagement with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the administrator lamented what he described as a “lost generation” of youth, accusing many Gen Zs of idleness, drug abuse, and defiance of authority.

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14 h. ago No evidence that Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua travelled to the US for cancer treatment

No evidence that Kenya’s former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua travelled to the US for cancer treatment  Africa Check

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15 h. ago Ignore fake graphics attributing controversial quotes about Kenya’s national football team to ex

Ignore fake graphics attributing controversial quotes about Kenya’s national football team to ex-deputy president Gachagua  Africa Check

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18 h. ago NACADA seizes Sh1.4mn worth of counterfeit alcohol in Murang’a

MURANG’A, Kenya, Aug 19 – Kahuho Market in Murang’a County was the scene of a high-stakes operation on Monday night after the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), working in collaboration with the Murang’a Police Command, seized counterfeit alcohol valued at Sh1.4 million. The raid, conducted around 8:00 p.m. the […]

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20 h. ago Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping measures to combat the rising cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, August 18, Murkomen warned that the government will revoke licenses of all alcohol outlets and factories found engaging in the sale or production of illegal brews. He said he will convene a meeting with security heads from both counties to plan the crackdown, noting that the government had initially licensed businesses for clean operations but many had reverted to illegal manufacturing and distribution. “When we take action against illegal The post Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk

A Kombewa businessman, Felix Isaac Olwero, 50, was fatally shot Monday morning near his White House Resort in Kisumu County in what police have described as a tragic case of mistaken identity. Olwero, a former clerk with the Siaya County Assembly, was responding to a report of a failed burglary at his resort when officers mistook him for one of the intruders. Police said the incident unfolded shortly after a resort manager alerted authorities about a group of burglars attempting to gain entry. Investigators noted that this marked the fifth attempted break-in at the resort in recent days. Responding officers The post Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Kenya Ports Authority, coastal counties launch landmark maritime transport project

Kenya Ports Authority, coastal counties launch landmark maritime transport project  The Eastleigh Voice

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36 h. ago Kenyan man’s search for Chinese father ends in heartbreaking twist

Kenyan man’s search for Chinese father ends in heartbreaking twist  Daily Nation

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38 h. ago Kenya’s market momentum: Policy, privatisation and performance

Kenya’s market momentum: Policy, privatisation and performance  CNBC Africa

Events

44 h. ago Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites

An increasing number of Kenyan households are finding it harder to secure basics like food and shelter, the Consumer Outlook 2025 survey shows. The report by market research firm NielsenIQ shows that an increasing number of Kenyans can no longer comfortably afford basic essentials. “The proportion of Kenyans who only have enough for basic needs has dropped, with only 58 per cent saying they can currently cover basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities,” the report notes. This is a sharp 10 percent decline last year, except for the astronomical price of inflation, higher living costs, and stagnant wages. The post Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

44 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

44 h. ago Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has warned that several estates in Nairobi will go without water after a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline. In a public notice issued on Saturday, NCWSC explained that technical challenges had interfered with the system, disrupting water distribution across many parts of the city. The shortage has hit estates in Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, and both the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses are also affected. Residents along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road are feeling the pinch too. Estates along Raila Odinga Roa, including Mandaraka, The post Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

44 h. ago Musalia Mudavadi Unveils The Phantom: A Digital Hub for Kenya’s Future Vision

The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary has unveiled The Phantom, a new digital platform and quarterly magazine that captures Musalia Mudavadi’s vision for Kenya while offering citizens a direct line into his leadership journey. Designed as both an interactive hub and thought-leadership space, The Phantom aims to communicate Mudavadi’s ideas, highlight his extensive public service record, and provide Kenyans with insights into his policy priorities. The platform, developed by the Office’s Press Service, promises to deliver clear, authentic, and inspiring stories that shape public opinion and guide national conversations on governance, economic diplomacy, and sustainable development. Mudavadi commended his The post Musalia Mudavadi Unveils The Phantom: A Digital Hub for Kenya’s Future Vision appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

44 h. ago Nigerian National Jailed 8 Years in Nairobi for Cocaine Trafficking

A Nairobi court has sentenced Nigerian national Alabi Tunde Lateef to eight years in prison after finding him guilty of trafficking cocaine worth nearly Ksh890,800. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced on Saturday, August 16, that the Milimani Law Courts convicted Lateef after the prosecution presented strong evidence that proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. Investigators told the court that on September 11, 2017, police arrested Lateef in two separate locations while in possession of narcotics. At the General Post Office (GPO) in Nairobi’s Central Business District, he was caught moving 75.4 grammes of cocaine valued The post Nigerian National Jailed 8 Years in Nairobi for Cocaine Trafficking appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

51 h. ago Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalised, many with bullet wounds

Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalised, many with bullet wounds  MSN

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62 h. ago Two Rivers Mall: Nairobi’s Lifestyle Hub Redefining Urban Living

Aug 17 – On any given weekend, Nairobians stream into Two Rivers Mall — some to shop, others to dine, and many more simply to soak in the atmosphere of East Africa’s largest lifestyle destination. For Centum Investments CEO James Mworia, the mall’s magic lies not only in its scale but in the way it […] The post Two Rivers Mall: Nairobi’s Lifestyle Hub Redefining Urban Living appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

3 d. ago Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen so as to enhance artist earnings. Speaking during the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the Sagana lodge in Nyeri, the head of state also ordered the board to resolve Collective Management Organisation […] The post Prtsident Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to create a digital collection on ECitizen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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