7 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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7 h. ago Russia, Ukraine ready to meet for peace talks after June 22: Putin

XINHUA – Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct talks after June 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the leaders of major global news agencies in St. Petersburg. Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to dialogue, including a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he raised concerns over […] The post Russia, Ukraine ready to meet for peace talks after June 22: Putin appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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12 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue […] The post Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 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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26 h. ago 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

NAIROBI, Kenya June 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed that it received 16 patients injured during Tuesday’s #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including a male trader who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a statement issued Wednesday, the hospital said the man, identified […] The post 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Over 20 Injured in Tuesday’s protests, KNCHR says, condemns police brutality, use of hired goons

NAIROBI, June 18, 2025— At least 22 people were injured during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), which has condemned what it described as excessive use of force and unlawful tactics by police. The Commission reported that among the casualties was a peaceful […] The post Over 20 Injured in Tuesday’s protests, KNCHR says, condemns police brutality, use of hired goons appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18, 2025— Jonah Kariuki Nyambura, the father of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask vendor who was shot in the head during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, has confirmed that his son is alive but in critical condition at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit. Boniface was among those caught […] The post Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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29 h. ago British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The British High Commission has strongly condemned the violence meted out on unarmed civilians during the recent anti-police brutality protests in Kenya, calling for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into the actions of law enforcement officers. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep concern over disturbing scenes that unfolded […] The post British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 h. ago Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash

KISUMU, Kenya June 18 – Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway that also left 15 Moi University students injured. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the Tuesday evening accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a […] The post Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 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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34 h. ago Kenya and Finland reaffirm support for Somalia’s peace efforts amid ATMIS drawdown

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36 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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36 h. ago 1xBet and Mathare United FC Sign Strategic Partnership Memorandum

“Mathare Rises” Press Conference in United Kenya Club Nairobi, Kenya – June 12, 2025 Today, an official press conference was held at the United Kenya Club conference center to mark the launch of a strategic partnership between Mathare United FC and 1xBet. 1xBet is not just a bookmaker with over 15 years of experience, but a brand that builds trust and responsibility in every region and aspect of its presence. The event gathered numerous media representatives, football community members, government officials, and civil society organizations. This partnership lays the foundation for the “Mathare Rises” social initiative, aimed at supporting and The post 1xBet and Mathare United FC Sign Strategic Partnership Memorandum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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36 h. ago Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has raised fresh concerns over the Kenya Kwanza administration’s intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that influential insiders could be plotting to hold on to power at any cost. In a candid TV interview on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Wamalwa spotlighted Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s rising influence in President William Ruto’s inner circle. He dismissed claims that Sudi’s lack of formal education diminishes his political power, arguing that the lawmaker plays a strategic and powerful role in shaping the government’s direction. “Some people think Oscar Sudi is not a The post Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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45 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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50 h. ago Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – A man identified by witnesses as a hawker selling masks to demonstrators was shot dead by police outside Imenti House in Nairobi on Tuesday, during protests demanding justice for blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody last week. The shooting was captured live on mobile phones by […] The post Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 h. ago Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 – Suspected goons violently disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, turning a protest seeking justice for blogger Albert Ojwang – who died in police custody last week – into chaos. The demonstration, which began peacefully at around 10:00 a.m., drew dozens of supporters who were demanding […] The post Chaos in Nairobi as activists, goons and police clash during Justice for Albert Ojwang protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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55 h. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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