93 m. ago Kenyans Increasingly Rely on Crypto for Remittances, Bybit Reports

Kenyans Increasingly Rely on Crypto for Remittances, Bybit Reports  Capitalfm.co.ke

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3 h. ago Kenyan newspapers, December 9: Nyanza likely to influence 2027 election as govt taps into 1.5m new votes

Kenyan newspapers, December 9: Nyanza likely to influence 2027 election as govt taps into 1.5m new votes  MSN

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4 h. ago Kenyan youngsters Kibugu and Wafula earn tickets to prestigious pro golf tour

Kenyan youngsters Kibugu and Wafula earn tickets to prestigious pro golf tour  Daily Nation

Sport

5 h. ago Training program for Kenyans teaching or studying Chinese concludes at Confucius Institute – China Daily

Launched on November 17, the program attracted 68 participants, including Confucius Institute students aspiring to become teachers and educators from schools across Kenya.

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6 h. ago Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

Sudan’s air force has carried out bombings in which at least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighbourhoods, markets, schools and camps for displaced people, according to an investigation into air raids in the country’s civil war. The Sudan Witness Project says it has compiled the largest known dataset of military airstrikes in […] The post Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

6 h. ago Kenya sends fifth police team to Haiti as GSF ramps up operations

The latest deployment brings the total number of Kenyan officers serving in Haiti to over 700, solidifying Kenya’s position as the largest contributor to the GSF.

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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

6 h. ago Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares

The government has opened the floor for public submissions on its plan to sell part of its Safaricom stake, a move designed to raise billions of shillings to fund key national development projects. According to the proposal presented in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, the government intends to float 15 per cent of its shares in Safaricom while retaining a strategic 20 per cent. Proceeds will be used to finance infrastructure, digitization, and other areas of priority. National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said the input by the public will guide parliamentary committees in scrutinizing the plan. He observed that The post Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season

Kenyans can look forward to a reliable and sufficient electricity supply during the festive season, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured. In a statement on Monday, KenGen pointed out that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is producing at high capacity, supplying the country with plenty of renewable, low-cost electricity amid unpredictable global energy prices. “As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. Reservoir Levels Healthy, Generation Stable According to the latest dam readings from KenGen, The post Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

7 h. ago Broken system: How Kenya’s digital health revolution is failing on the frontline

Broken system: How Kenya’s digital health revolution is failing on the frontline  Daily Nation

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10 h. ago Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate  U.S. News & World Report

Events

13 h. ago Did sportsmanship cost this Kenyan runner victory at Valencia?

Did sportsmanship cost this Kenyan runner victory at Valencia?  Canadian Running Magazine

Sport

18 h. ago Why Kenyans in the U.S. May Soon Pay Ksh5,800 Under New Rules

Why Kenyans in the U.S. May Soon Pay Ksh5,800 Under New Rules  Kenyans.co.ke

Politics

19 h. ago Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula met Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Monday in a courtesy call by the EAC Bureau of Speakers, emphasizing the need for regional collaboration on shared resources and security. In the meeting, Wetangula cited concerns over harassment faced by Kenyan fishermen by Uganda’s lake […] The post Wetangula meets Muhoozi to resolve Lake Victoria fishermen disputes appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago ‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner

‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner  People Daily

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21 h. ago EACC targets mega projects, service centres in proactive anti

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will intensify surveillance on capital-intensive government projects, expand crackdowns on bribery at service delivery points, and scale up recovery of unexplained assets as part of a renewed strategy to curb graft, CEO Abdi Mohamud announced on Monday. Speaking during the launch of the Commission’s […] The post EACC targets mega projects, service centres in proactive anti-graft war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

24 h. ago Kenya ordered to pay US$185.69M to KISCOL in land lease dispute

Kenya ordered to pay US$185.69M to KISCOL in land lease dispute  Food Business Africa Magazine

Economics

24 h. ago Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure

Kenyan govt plans MoU with Infratel Italia to expand communications infrastructure  Telecompaper

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