61 m. ago Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li expands African footprint with acquisition of Kenya’s mTek

Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li expands African footprint with acquisition of Kenya’s mTek  CediRates

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62 m. ago Toward Greener Seas: Kenya’s Maritime Institutions Chart a Sustainable Future

Toward Greener Seas: Kenya’s Maritime Institutions Chart a Sustainable Future  The Coast Media Group

Events

85 m. ago CS Duale Assures Kenyans on Privacy in Sh208bn Kenya–US Health Partnership

CS Duale Assures Kenyans on Privacy in Sh208bn Kenya–US Health Partnership  Capitalfm.co.ke

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88 m. ago The making of Singapore: How Asian Tiger came to be and why Ruto’s dream is a fantasy for Kenya

The making of Singapore: How Asian Tiger came to be and why Ruto’s dream is a fantasy for Kenya  Citizen Digital

Sport

2 h. ago Kenya Power Announces Monday Power Outages Across Four Counties for Maintenance

The outage in Muthaiga and its environs will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Politics

2 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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2 h. ago PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to exercise heightened vigilance over the foods they consume during the festive season, warning of a rising influx of uninspected meat in the market as demand spikes. Muthoni said unscrupulous traders are exploiting the high holiday consumption to sell meat that […] The post PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

2 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.

Events

3 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.

Politics

3 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.

Economics

3 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.

Politics

3 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.

Politics

3 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.

Politics

3 h. ago Ukraine war: Crisis of Kenyans being lured into Russia’s frontline

Ukraine war: Crisis of Kenyans being lured into Russia’s frontline  Daily Nation

Events

4 h. ago The dark web of Airbnb deaths, dating apps and online messaging in Kenya

The dark web of Airbnb deaths, dating apps and online messaging in Kenya  Daily Nation

Events

5 h. ago Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry

Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry  the-star.co.ke

Politics

5 h. ago Kenya Power lists areas to experience electricity interruptions on Monday, December 8

Kenya Power lists areas to experience electricity interruptions on Monday, December 8  MSN

Politics

10 h. ago Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp

Western Kenya gears for political shift as Khalwale leaves Ruto camp  standardmedia.co.ke

Politics

10 h. ago UDA youths rebuke Gachagua, endorse Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin: "Posturing and masquerading"

UDA youths rebuke Gachagua, endorse Kindiki as Mt Kenya kingpin: "Posturing and masquerading"  MSN

Sport

12 h. ago Duale dismisses claims Kenya will share personal medical records with US

Duale dismisses claims Kenya will share personal medical records with US  Citizen Digital

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