6 h. ago UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has likened the joint meeting between the legislators from the ruling UDA and the ODM to a “dowry payment,” accusing President William Ruto’s party of buying political peace with Raila Odinga’s camp. Kuria said he had hoped the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) would pave […] The post UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 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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10 h. ago Race to succeed Nyong’o: ODM braces for crowded Kisumu contest

With Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o serving his second and final term, the contest for the county’s top seat has attracted Kisumu Central MP Dr Joshua Oron, Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, and current Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili.

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11 h. ago Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge

Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge  The Kenyan Wall Street

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11 h. ago Kenyan news outlet didn’t publish graphic claiming Meshack Ojwang was not the biological father of slain Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang

Kenyan news outlet didn’t publish graphic claiming Meshack Ojwang was not the biological father of slain Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang  Africa Check

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13 h. ago Beijing insists Taiwan reunification inevitable, reasserts sovereignty claim

BEIJING, China, Aug 19 — Beijing said on Monday that the so-called Treaty of San Francisco is illegal and invalid, and cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks after a “foreign affairs head” of the Taiwan region claimed that after World War II, the […] The post Beijing insists Taiwan reunification inevitable, reasserts sovereignty claim appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 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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15 h. ago Senate convenes Wednesday for Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the sitting will take place at 2.30 pm in the Senate Chamber, Nairobi, pursuant to Standing Order 33(1) and Section 33 of the County Governments Act.

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17 h. ago Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested

President William Ruto claimed a section of Members of Parliament took bribes to oppose the recently passed anti-money laundering law. In a joint parliamentary group meeting with ODM and UDA MPs on Monday, August 18, Ruto claimed he had knowledge of corruption taking place within parliamentary committees. “There are legitimate concerns about how resources are being spent at the counties, and we cannot run away. By virtue of the position I hold today, I am a consumer of raw intelligence. I know what’s going on,” he said. The President alleged that some MPs received millions of shillings to block crucial The post Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Wamuchomba Tears Into Wamatangi Over Kiambu’s “Piglets and Chicks” Showcase

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba slammed Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, accusing him of embarrassing the county at the just-concluded Devolution Conference. The outspoken legislator was of the view that the annual conference is a prestigious forum where counties are given the exclusive chance to showcase their success stories, innovations, and potential for the future to the nation and the world. She praised Murang’a County, led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, for utilizing the platform well, noting that the county “stood tall” with futuristic projects in health technology, food security, and digitization of approvals. To her, that was the kind of innovation that The post Wamuchomba Tears Into Wamatangi Over Kiambu’s “Piglets and Chicks” Showcase appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 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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29 h. ago Conjoined twins with common large intestine survive surgery to create stool passage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has said that conjoined twins born in Naivasha and sharing a single large intestine are in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery to resolve an intestinal obstruction. The twins, delivered via caesarean section on August 13, 2025, at Naivasha County Hospital with a combined weight of […] The post Conjoined twins with common large intestine survive surgery to create stool passage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago “The government is committed to ensuring all Kenyans benefit equally,” said the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during a working tour in Bangali Sub

“The government is committed to ensuring all Kenyans benefit equally,” said the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during a working tour in Bangali Sub-County, Tana River. He emphasized that all Kenyans, as taxpayers, are entitled to equitable  Facebook

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34 h. ago AGRA Kenya Advocates for Youth Participation in County Food Systems

AGRA Kenya Advocates for Youth Participation in County Food Systems  Farmers Review Africa

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

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

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41 h. ago New Street Naming and Property Numbering Bill to Boost Service Delivery

MPs are debating a new Bill that seeks to regulate the naming and numbering of streets, houses, and buildings to improve planning and make it easier to deliver services. The Bill, known as the National Addressing Bill 2025, requires counties and property developers to follow national standards when naming streets and numbering buildings and homes. The Bill, sponsored by Kiambu MP John Machua, also proposes the creation of a special authority to oversee the process and give Kenyans a safe and convenient system of identifying and locating properties. MPs are optimistic that the system will improve service delivery and facilitate The post New Street Naming and Property Numbering Bill to Boost Service Delivery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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41 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.

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41 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.

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3 d. ago CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched an induction programme for 8,102 chiefs and assistant chiefs, as first major grassroots administration training in nearly seven years. Speaking at the National Police Service Embakasi Campus, Murkomen said the move addresses a glaring capacity gap that has hindered service delivery at the […] The post CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago From hope to hostility: Machakos team’s struggle to deliver life

From hope to hostility: Machakos team’s struggle to deliver life-saving antivenom  Daily Nation

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