3 h. ago Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Tanzania’s government has declared that nationwide anti-government protests planned for today will be unlawful, warning that participation could amount to an “attempted coup,” as heavy deployments of security forces were reported across major cities. The demonstrations were called by activists and opposition groups to coincide with the anniversary of mainland […] The post Tanzania Declares Planned Independence Day Protests Illegal, Warns of ‘Attempted Coup’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 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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4 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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10 h. ago Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together environment ministers, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, youth delegates, and private sector representatives from around the world to advance solutions for a resilient planet through multilateralism. The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making […] The post Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The opposition has assembled a team of 100 advocates to challenge the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, terming the transaction unconstitutional, opaque, and a threat to Kenya’s strategic national assets. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Okoa Uchumi Report, a public audit initiative […] The post Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has vowed that Parliament will block any attempt by the government to increase fees for day secondary schools from January, accusing the National Treasury of slashing capitation by Sh9,370 per learner. Nyoro said MPs would not support measures that load extra costs on households already struggling […] The post Nyoro alleges plot to hike day school fees, vows resistance in Parliament appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Ministry of Health has released the full 37-page agreement on the Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, making the document publicly accessible for the first time. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Ministry said the publication was done “in line with Article 35 on Access […] The post MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a blistering warning over what he termed Kenya’s dangerous slide into opaque fiscal practices, accusing the National Treasury of engaging in off-budget borrowing. Nyoro singled out what he described as mortgaging key revenue streams, and rushed sale of a 15 per cent stake in […] The post Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kenya Power could face a class suit over removal of a transformer and disconnection of electricity to an entire estate over unpaid bills by some households. Ayiela Lucia, a resident in Mlolongo Phase III, Machakos, signaled a class suit on Monday to challenge what she described the action as “collective […] The post Kenya Power faces class suit after disconnecting 300 homes over isolated debts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the Washington Accord, brokered by President Donald Trump to end decades of conflict between Rwanda and the DRC, has a “much bigger chance of success” because it is built on practical, transactional commitments. Kagame who spoke to Al Jazeera ahead of the December 4 deal […] The post Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 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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18 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.

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18 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago EACC recovers Sh3.4bn out of Sh22.9bn graft proceeds traced in 12 months

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced it recovered Sh3.4 billion in assets during the year ending June, out of Sh22.9 billion in graft proceeds traced during the period, marking one of its strongest annual asset recovery performances. The Commission further said proactive investigations and integrity tests averted a […] The post EACC recovers Sh3.4bn out of Sh22.9bn graft proceeds traced in 12 months appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has asserted that election theft in Kenya is “an impossibility,” citing strengthened transparency measures, improved technology and strict audit trails that the commission deployed in the November 27 by-elections. Speaking during a post-election debrief with stakeholders, Ethekon defended the credibility of […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Kenya, UK hold talks to strengthen Universal Health Coverage

Kenya, UK hold talks to strengthen Universal Health Coverage  People Daily

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22 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has sounded the alarm over what he termed a dangerous rise of “super agents” who allegedly disrupted the November 27 by-elections through intimidation, violence and unlawful interference in the electoral process. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting, Ethekon said the commission […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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22 h. ago Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all records relating to the leasing of four public sugar companies within 21 days, warning that failure to comply could trigger criminal prosecution. In a notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the PS must provide […] The post Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the Kenya Integrated Election Management Systems (KIEMS) kits performed at 99% functionality during the November 27 by-elections, ensuring transparency despite challenges such as voter apathy and attempts to influence the outcome. Speaking on the integrity of the polls, Chairman Edung Ethekon emphasized […] The post IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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