4 h. ago Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert

MIGORI, Kenya, June 19 – A swine flu outbreak has been reported in Awendo Town, Migori County. The County Executive Committee Member for Livestock, Lucas Mosenda, said the town has been placed on high alert to prevent the spread of the flu from pigs to humans. “There are quite a number of pigs roaming the […] The post Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence

A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam for 15 days as investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang continue. Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, who delivered the ruling, denied Talaam bail, saying the prosecution had presented compelling evidence that justified his continued stay in custody. Ekhubi said the information brought to court showed that releasing Talaam could undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation. He noted that while courts typically require direct evidence of threats or witness interference, the prosecution had already demonstrated serious concerns, including allegations that the crime scene and The post OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 h. ago Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured, The post Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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17 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jun 18- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, requiring him to appear before its investigations team to record a statement in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. A secondary school teacher and blogger, Ojwang was arrested […] The post DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Kenya: Deputy Inspector General Summoned Over Blogger's Death

Kenya: Deputy Inspector General Summoned Over Blogger's Death  allAfrica.com

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24 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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29 h. ago Nuru Kenya leads WWF's Climate Crowd Survey in Samburu County

Nuru Kenya leads WWF's Climate Crowd Survey in Samburu County  openPR.com

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30 h. ago Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in […] The post Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 h. ago National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global The post National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has found strong support from his neighbors in Selia village, Mosop, Nandi County, as public scrutiny around him continues to intensify. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the villagers staged a peaceful protest, voicing their backing for Lagat, who recently stepped aside from his role to allow for a transparent investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. Carrying twigs and chanting in unity, the residents defended Lagat against what they described as premature condemnation. They argued that he deserves a fair investigation and should not be judged guilty without evidence. Among the The post Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO

The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages. Michael is also required to immediately delete all offensive posts including memes, images, and defamatory statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. The case stemmed from a series The post Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash

Renowned Kenyan televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has tragically died following a road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu – Bondo highway. The incident involved three vehicles: Deya’s Toyota Noah, a Moi University bus, and a Siaya County government vehicle. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, preliminary police reports indicate that Deya lost control of his vehicle, veering into the path of the university bus. In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, the bus swerved and overturned, after which Deya’s vehicle collided with the county government vehicle. “Deya died on the spot. Two passengers in his The post Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official

Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, better known online as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh 3 million in general damages after failing to prove explosive claims of hiring scandals inside the county government. Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala delivered the verdict on Tuesday, tacking on a further Ksh 300,000 in exemplary damages and instructing the blogger to scrub every offending meme, image, and post from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. Mkala ruled that Ochieng’s 2024 posts accusing Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi of nepotism and corruption were “wholly unsubstantiated,” adding that the blogger supplied “no credible evidence” The post Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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39 h. ago Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests

Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests  The HillClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  Reuters

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42 h. ago Clashes in Kenya following death of blogger while in police custody

Clashes in Kenya following death of blogger while in police custody  The Lufkin Daily News

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43 h. ago Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

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44 h. ago Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger’s death

Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger’s death  WDHN

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