27 h. ago AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CALLS FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ALLEGED CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING EXPOSED BY THE BBC EYE DOCUMENTARY  Amnesty Kenya

Society

31 h. ago Mudavadi: Local missteps harm and scare foreign investors at counties

HOMA BAY, Kenya, Aug 15 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned against harming foreign investors at county levels saying it damages bilateral relations and erodes investor confidence.  Mudavadi, also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said foreign investments just like local investments in our respective counties must be properly safeguarded.  He […] The post Mudavadi: Local missteps harm and scare foreign investors at counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

33 h. ago China’s data regulator promises accelerated digital infrastructure reforms

China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of the global total, and has achieved breakthroughs in core technologies including chips, homegrown operating systems and humanoid robots.

Politics

35 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

35 h. ago MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports

MPs have summoned Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to account for what they term a troubling drop in the quality of audit reports from her office. Their action follows allegations that some officers in the audit office are colluding with leaders of state agencies to sanitise questionable financial records. During a joint sitting of the Public Investment Committee on Governance and the Education Committee on Wednesday, lawmakers voiced alarm over audits that seem to ignore glaring irregularities, forcing committees to uncover the breaches on their own. Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, who chairs the committee, accused the audit office of watering down The post MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

49 h. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

52 h. ago MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has been summoned to appear before Parliament over what lawmakers described as poor quality audit reports that allegedly shield errant State agencies from scrutiny. Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee (PIC) on Education and Governance yesterday accused officials from her office of colluding with […] The post MPs committee summons Auditor General over poor quality of reports appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

55 h. ago Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The government has dispatched a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, following two days of unrest that left several businesses reduced to ashes and residents nursing injuries. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, addressing a community meeting at the Mbeere North Deputy […] The post Govt Sends Special Team to Probe Siakago Arson, Warns Rogue Officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

55 h. ago Murkomen: BBC Mai Mahiu Child Trafficking Exposé Based on Falsified Accounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused the BBC of basing parts of its explosive Mai Mahiu child sex trafficking documentary on fabricated accounts, saying some women featured in the film falsified their ages to fit the broadcaster’s narrative. Appearing before the National Assembly plenary, Murkomen said police investigations have […] The post Murkomen: BBC Mai Mahiu Child Trafficking Exposé Based on Falsified Accounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

59 h. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

59 h. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

3 d. ago Kenya and African Tourism Boards Partner to Host Major Investment Forum at MKTE 2025

Kenya and African Tourism Boards Partner to Host Major Investment Forum at MKTE 2025  Atta Travel

Politics

3 d. ago EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday raided the residence and offices of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala over allegations of forging academic certificates to secure his position. According to the commission, preliminary investigations indicate that Labaala allegedly used a falsified Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to […] The post EACC seeks recovery of Sh15mn from Laikipia Speaker Labaala over forged KCSE papers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

3 d. ago Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

Politics

3 d. ago “Government is Investing in You, Don’t Waste It,” Oparanya Tells Youth

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya has called on Kenyan youth to seize the opportunities the government has set aside for them, cautioning that such chances may never come twice. Speaking on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations at Masinde Muliro University Grounds in Kakamega County, Oparanya appreciated President William Ruto for placing youth empowerment as a national priority. “I want to thank you (Ruto) for the good work you are doing. Our youth have something to do. You are heavily investing in the youth population,” he said. Turning to the crowd of young The post “Government is Investing in You, Don’t Waste It,” Oparanya Tells Youth appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

3 d. ago Governor Wanga Aims to Transform Homa Bay into Kenya’s Cape Town

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched a bold vision to transform Homa Bay into a top tourist and investment hub, drawing lessons from Cape Town, South Africa. Speaking on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Homa Bay, ahead of the Devolution Conference, Wanga cited the county’s vast untapped potential in tourism, the blue economy, and urbanization. She pointed out that Homa Bay boasts the longest coastline along Lake Victoria and thus a unique advantage to transform the county by its wide beachfront. “We are hoping to be the Cape Town of Kenya because we have the longest stretch of The post Governor Wanga Aims to Transform Homa Bay into Kenya’s Cape Town appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

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.

Politics

4 d. ago DCI officer, female companion arrested after losing a firearm during night out

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 — A police officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kuria West is in custody after reportedly losing his firearm during a night out in Kehancha Township. According to a police report filed at Kehancha Police Station under OB No. 7/10/8/2025, Corporal James King’ori Karimi, attached to DCI Kuria […] The post DCI officer, female companion arrested after losing a firearm during night out appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

4 d. ago Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – A Ugandan woman accused of masterminding a high-stakes cannabis trafficking scheme was on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, where she was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Hellen Ikareut, believed to be a key figure in a transnational drug network, was […] The post Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

4 d. ago China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move

BEIJING, China, Aug 12 – China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States within 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday, while retaining the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, according to an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State […] The post China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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