6 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 Kenya rallies Africa to unite against terror at Nairobi security summit

Kenya rallies Africa to unite against terror at Nairobi security summit  Daily Nation

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11 h. ago Fredrick Chite Asirwa: Honored to Receive the National Cancer Institute of Kenya's Excellence in Research, Training and Care Award

Fredrick Chite Asirwa: Honored to Receive the National Cancer Institute of Kenya's Excellence in Research, Training and Care Award  Oncodaily

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12 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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12 h. ago Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness

Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness  U.S. Embassy in Kenya (.gov)

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21 h. ago Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping measures to combat the rising cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, August 18, Murkomen warned that the government will revoke licenses of all alcohol outlets and factories found engaging in the sale or production of illegal brews. He said he will convene a meeting with security heads from both counties to plan the crackdown, noting that the government had initially licensed businesses for clean operations but many had reverted to illegal manufacturing and distribution. “When we take action against illegal The post Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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21 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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35 h. ago Holding Tiny Hands and Offering Tender Strength: A Pediatrician’s Compassionate Touch

By Rose Muasya He turned his childhood dream into a lifelong mission. Today, his advocacy for prevention is comprehensive and far-reaching, combining community awareness with efforts to enhance the healthcare system’s preparedness to respond. Growing up, he dreamed of more than just wearing a doctor’s coat and tending to babies. He longed for those deeply […] The post Holding Tiny Hands and Offering Tender Strength: A Pediatrician’s Compassionate Touch appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites

An increasing number of Kenyan households are finding it harder to secure basics like food and shelter, the Consumer Outlook 2025 survey shows. The report by market research firm NielsenIQ shows that an increasing number of Kenyans can no longer comfortably afford basic essentials. “The proportion of Kenyans who only have enough for basic needs has dropped, with only 58 per cent saying they can currently cover basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities,” the report notes. This is a sharp 10 percent decline last year, except for the astronomical price of inflation, higher living costs, and stagnant wages. The post Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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45 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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59 h. ago Kenya Edge Zambia to Secure Top Spot in Group A at CHAN 2024

Kenya Edge Zambia to Secure Top Spot in Group A at CHAN 2024  beIN SPORTS

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3 d. ago Ruto’s update on bringing Grammy Awards to Kenya & how the country will benefit

Ruto’s update on bringing Grammy Awards to Kenya & how the country will benefit  Pulselive Kenya

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4 d. ago Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to exercise their oversight mandate with integrity and diligence, cautioning against using it to harass, blackmail, or extort governors. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Friday, Kindiki lauded devolution as […] The post Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi

Fresh artist renders have landed for the next phase of the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, giving the clearest look yet at how the campus will evolve into a modern, accessible and net-zero conference hub. At the heart of the plan is a new 1,600-seat Assembly Hall flanked by a visitors centre, a media centre and an expanded mix of meeting rooms. The upgrade aims to boost Nairobi’s in-person meeting capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants, a big step up for UNEA, UN-Habitat Assembly and other high-level forums that already call Gigiri home. The renders show low-rise, pavilion-style The post PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Kahariri urges strong international backing to safeguard gains against Al Shabaab

Gen Kahariri cautioned that the security gap left by the drawdown threatens to destabilise Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa.

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4 d. ago Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have rejected a proposed amendment to the Advocates Act that would give the President unilateral authority to confer the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo warned that the proposal threatens to […] The post Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age

The High Court has dismissed a suit to overturn Kenya’s retirement age, upholding that the thresholds laid down are legal, fair, and not discriminatory. The matter was filed by Charles Chege Gitau, who sought the retirement policy prohibited and employers compelled to retain laborers past the age limits. Current law requires employees to retire at 60 years, or 65 years for those with disabilities. Gitau argued that the system violates constitutional principles of equality, dignity, and just labour practices. He contended that the policy advances stereotypes about the work rate of older workers, does not secure employment for the youngsters, The post High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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