13 m. ago JLAC to Prioritise KNCHR nominee Claris Onganga’s Vetting Despite Parliamentary Recess

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – President William Ruto has forwarded the nomination of Claris Awuor Onganga to the National Assembly for approval as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), following the withdrawal of city lawyer Duncan Oburu Ojwang. Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, noted that by submitting a fresh […]

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7 h. ago Ruto, US Secretary Rubio discuss Haiti security mission, trade as Kenya pushes UN support

Ruto, US Secretary Rubio discuss Haiti security mission, trade as Kenya pushes UN support  The Eastleigh Voice

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9 h. ago President Ruto hails Zoomlion’s bold waste solutions at Kenya DevCon2025

President Ruto hails Zoomlion’s bold waste solutions at Kenya DevCon2025  GhanaWeb

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10 h. ago Ruto arrives in Yokohama for TICAD 9, priorities include Nairobi transport upgrades

Areas of discussion to include the expansion of Mombasa Port, Mombasa Port Area Road Development, Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and the Nairobi urban transport system upgrades.

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11 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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15 h. ago Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya

NYERI, Kenya, Aug 19 — A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots. Opposition MPs have condemned the proposed compensation, calling it hypocritical. They argue that the government must first acknowledge and apologize for the actions of […] The post Ruto’s protest victim reparation scheme splits Central Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor?

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — President William Ruto’s latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote. The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already […] The post ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor? appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 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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22 h. ago Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned a Nakuru club whose employees danced wearing primary school uniforms, terming the action not only distasteful but also illegal. In a Monday statement, KEWOPA said the video violated Section 46 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act (2010), the Children Act (2022), and NACADA Alcoholic Drinks Control (Promotions) Guidelines, which explicitly prohibit promotions that link alcohol to children or use school-based imagery. The MPs noted that the actions encourage underage drinking and risk sexualising children. KEWOPA implored the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the Kenya Film Classification The post Women MPs Demand Action Against Nakuru Club Over Viral School Uniform Video appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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22 h. ago Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged Rift Valley residents to stand firmly behind President William Ruto in his quest for a second term, insisting that Ruto’s performance has outshined that of his predecessors. Addressing congregants at a fundraiser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kapsabet, Wetang’ula said the region did not need convincing to back President Ruto because his leadership and tangible results already spoke for themselves. “As residents of Rift Valley, we are preaching to the converted. You do not need to be mobilised or coerced to support your son for a second term because you know the direction The post Rift Valley Already Convinced on Ruto’s Leadership, Says Wetang’ula appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial independence and risks eroding public confidence in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, the CJ said social […] The post Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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36 h. ago ODM, Kenya Kwanza MPs commit to unity at joint parliamentary group meeting

ODM, Kenya Kwanza MPs commit to unity at joint parliamentary group meeting  Citizen Digital

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39 h. ago Raila would be implementing same reforms, including SHA, if he were President: Ruto

Ruto said the challenges he faces as Head of State stem from tough but necessary reforms his government is rolling out.

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40 h. ago Ruto threatens MPs with arrest for extortion as Raila cautions rot scaring away investors

President Ruto accused some lawmakers of turning parliamentary committees into extortion rackets, cautioning that those implicated would face arrest.

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45 h. ago Kenya/Tanzania • Ruto tries to sway Samia Suluhu to roll back her protectionist measures

Kenya/Tanzania • Ruto tries to sway Samia Suluhu to roll back her protectionist measures  Africa Intelligence

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46 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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46 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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46 h. ago Kenya’s Grammy Dream: Ruto to Meet Organizers in US Next Month

President William Ruto has reiterated that Kenya’s quest to host an African equivalent of the iconic Grammy Awards in Nairobi remains very much on course. Addressing the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at Sagana in Nyeri on Saturday, Ruto reiterated his government’s commitment to transforming Kenya into a creative hub globally and unleashing new opportunities for creatives. He revealed that he will in the next month travel to the United States for talks with the Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammys. His mission will be to advance further the agenda of having top-notch recording studios set up in Kenya, The post Kenya’s Grammy Dream: Ruto to Meet Organizers in US Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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46 h. ago Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has warned that several estates in Nairobi will go without water after a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline. In a public notice issued on Saturday, NCWSC explained that technical challenges had interfered with the system, disrupting water distribution across many parts of the city. The shortage has hit estates in Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, and both the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses are also affected. Residents along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road are feeling the pinch too. Estates along Raila Odinga Roa, including Mandaraka, The post Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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47 h. ago Why President Ruto bid to win back voters in Mt Kenya may be uphill climb

Why President Ruto bid to win back voters in Mt Kenya may be uphill climb  Daily Nation

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