80 m. ago In Kenya, a fence builds hope and supports grassroots change

In Kenya, a fence builds hope and supports grassroots change  National Catholic Reporter

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2 h. ago OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems

By Antony Kagure Moments before the opening session of the Datafest Africa 2025 conference, a whispered rumour rippled through the auditorium—that Kenyan veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had passed away. It spread the way news now travels in the digital age: first as a murmur, then a hush, followed by a quiet chorus of phones […] The post OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the Kenya Integrated Election Management Systems (KIEMS) kits performed at 99% functionality during the November 27 by-elections, ensuring transparency despite challenges such as voter apathy and attempts to influence the outcome. Speaking on the integrity of the polls, Chairman Edung Ethekon emphasized […] The post IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 h. ago High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Senior research scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have won a landmark legal battle, with the High Court ruling that those serving under a collaboration agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are entitled to retire at 74 years, not 65 as previously stipulated. The […] The post High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 h. ago ‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money

‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money  The Guardian

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6 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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19 h. ago EACC bags Financial Reporting Award after earning clean audit

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been honoured with a FiRe Award for excellence in financial reporting, days after receiving a clean audit opinion for the 2024/2025 financial year. The award recognises the Commission’s strong performance in accountability, transparency, and governance.

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22 h. ago Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report

Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report  the-star.co.ke

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23 h. ago OPINION: ODM at a Crossroads — The Unravelling of Kenya’s Most Consequential Political

ODM and its traditional strongholds are undergoing the most consequential political shift in two decades. What was once a monolithic voting bloc, extending far beyond its bedrock of Nyanza, is now on the brink of fracturing into a mosaic of smaller, fluid and harder-to-galvanise constituencies. The party’s embrace of the so-called broad-based government (BBG) has […] The post OPINION: ODM at a Crossroads — The Unravelling of Kenya’s Most Consequential Political appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive

Dec 6 – A government-commissioned white paper has concluded that the Awami League’s flagship Digital Bangladesh agenda functioned largely as “an architecture of political slogan” rather than a coherent national digital strategy. According to the report, the widely promoted vision of technological modernisation and a digitally empowered citizenry operated as a fragile façade, weakened by […] The post Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago UDA youth league tells off Gachagua, crowns Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin

UDA youth league tells off Gachagua, crowns Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin  People Daily

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44 h. ago Kalonzo outlines key steps to transform Kenya into a Singapore‑style nation

Kalonzo outlines key steps to transform Kenya into a Singapore‑style nation  People Daily

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45 h. ago Dr. Joyce Kithure urges African women to lead change at FLAIR Gala in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — Deputy President’s spouse, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has urged African women to continue pushing for recognition and inclusion in efforts to build a stronger and more prosperous continent. Kithure said Africa cannot afford to overlook the contributions of women who play a central role in its development. “Across Africa, women have […] The post Dr. Joyce Kithure urges African women to lead change at FLAIR Gala in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Macron made the remarks while delivering a speech on Friday at Sichuan University in Chengdu […] The post China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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47 h. ago Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police

Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police  Channel Africa

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