15 h. ago Mombasa Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Holidaymakers with Fake Online Rentals

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – Police in Nyali, Mombasa, have arrested a man suspected of defrauding holidaymakers through fake online accommodation listings, a crime that has reportedly duped several travellers seeking Airbnb-style apartments along the Kenyan Coast. According to detectives, the suspect, identified as Brian Masika, is alleged to have posted non-existent rental units on […] The post Mombasa Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Holidaymakers with Fake Online Rentals appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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34 h. ago Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria has defended the government’s decision to sell 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom, insisting the move is aimed at unlocking funds for major infrastructure projects while shielding Kenyans from additional tax burdens. Speaking at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Molo, Kuria said the sale has […] The post Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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42 h. ago EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption reports and launched investigations into 1,846 of them. The Commission found that bribery dominated the reports at 37 per cent, with embezzlement of public funds coming in second at 19 per cent, unethical conduct at 13 per cent, and fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public The post EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti-Corruption Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees

Parliament has launched investigations into a fast-growing fraud scheme that appears to be targeting retirees moments after they receive their lump-sum pension payments from the government. According to the Senate, the syndicate somehow gains access to pensioners’ confidential banking information, allowing criminals to monitor account activity and drain the funds under mysterious circumstances. Migori Senator Eddy Oketch raised the alarm in the House, warning that criminals seem to be obtaining highly sensitive personal banking details. He said this access enables them to track government disbursements and strike almost immediately after pension payments hit retirees’ accounts. Oketch highlighted a recent case The post Absa on the Spot as Senate Investigates Pension Fraud Targeting Kenyan Retirees appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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51 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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60 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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66 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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66 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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66 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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66 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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4 d. 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.

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4 d. 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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5 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.

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5 d. ago 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – A total of 17 diplomatic missions, including the EU Delegation, the UK, and Canada, have issued a joint statement condemning the violence and demanding the release of bodies following a crackdown on protests in Tanzania after the disputed October 29, general elections. The missions cited credible evidence of concealment of […] The post 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Spotify Wrapped 2025: Find Out Kenya’s Most Streamed Artists

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Find Out Kenya’s Most Streamed Artists  KenyanVibe

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5 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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5 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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