4 h. ago High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Senior research scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have won a landmark legal battle, with the High Court ruling that those serving under a collaboration agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are entitled to retire at 74 years, not 65 as previously stipulated. The […] The post High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists Can Retire at 74, Not 65 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 h. ago High Court Rules KEMRI Senior Scientists under UASU Can Retire at 74, Not 65

The ruling by Justice Hellen Wasilwa extends the benefits of the Universities Academic Staff Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to KEMRI staff.

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7 h. ago 100 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released After Days in Captivity

The pupils, who were abducted by armed gangs commonly referred to as bandits, were freed following a coordinated security operation involving local authorities, community leaders and federal security agencies.

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8 h. ago U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy

The Ministry of Health has dismissed allegations that the government traded off Kenyans’ personal medical data under the newly signed health cooperation deal between Kenya and the United States. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a statement on Sunday reaffirming that the agreement clearly safeguards Kenya’s ownership of all health data and the intellectual property associated with the systems covered under the deal. According to Duale, the framework focuses strictly on aggregate-level data, such as national reports and dashboard summaries, and does not authorize the sharing of private information, including names, ID numbers, phone contacts, physical addresses, or individual medical The post U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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21 h. ago AfDB backs Kenya’s green skills drive as universities and youth prepare for climate

AfDB backs Kenya’s green skills drive as universities and youth prepare for climate-economy careers  Africa Sustainability Matters

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27 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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47 h. ago China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

BEIJING, China, Dec 6 — French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Macron made the remarks while delivering a speech on Friday at Sichuan University in Chengdu […] The post China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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51 h. ago Nominated MP Joseph Hamisi dies at 56, Wetang’ula says death great loss

The National Assembly mourns the death of Nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi, 56. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praises his humility, professionalism, and dedication to national service. Funeral arrangements will be communicated soon.

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2 d. ago CS Wahome Presides Over Graduation of 521 Students at Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping

The institution trains students in Land Surveying, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Cartography, and Print Technology.

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3 d. ago Rusinga Schools Marks 50 Years, Unveils Innovation Hub in Golden Jubilee Celebration

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Rusinga Schools has marked its Golden Jubilee with a colourful celebration at Nairobi Baptist Church, capping a year-long programme honouring 50 years of academic excellence founded on strong Christian values. The celebrations began in March 2025 and culminated in an event attended by alumni, students, parents, educators, church leaders, and […] The post Rusinga Schools Marks 50 Years, Unveils Innovation Hub in Golden Jubilee Celebration appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother

Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during Beryl’s memorial service at the Consolata Shrine, Chizi told mourners that Raila’s passing shattered her mother. She described the relationship between the two as profoundly close and emotionally inseparable. “When Baba passed, the first words out of my mom’s mouth were: ‘There is nothing for The post “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will soon begin accessing financial support from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), marking a major policy shift aimed at easing the financial burden on thousands of trainees. Speaking on Thursday during the 94th KMTC graduation ceremony […] The post DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Two petitioners have moved to court seeking orders to compel Kenyatta University Chancellor, Professor Paul Kuria, to proceed on leave pending investigations into his administration over the past six months. The aggrieved petitioners, claim that the Chancellor – who is expected to vacate office in two months – has interfered […] The post Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated split within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He said these leaders are welcome to join DCP and other parties under the United Opposition umbrella. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to seize control of ODM following the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, a The post “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Aga Khan University, AstraZeneca partner to expand BRCA1/2 cancer testing in Kenya

Aga Khan University, AstraZeneca partner to expand BRCA1/2 cancer testing in Kenya  Citizen Digital

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5 d. ago Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’

Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan man who spent more than a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia before narrowly escaping execution, says he had already accepted that he might never return home, until Kenyans and well-wishers stepped in to save his life. Munyakho spoke at Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki’s office in Ganjoni, where he and his mother, veteran journalist Dorothy Kweyu, visited to express their gratitude for the senator’s critical role in securing his release. He said he stayed calm throughout his years behind bars, trusting that his fate was in God’s hands. “I believe my going there had already The post Munyakho Breaks Silence After 13 Years on Death Row: ‘Only God Held the Key to My Freedom’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Seven Daystar University Students Freed After CCTV Clears Them in Death of Colleague

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Seven Daystar University students previously linked to the death of a 23-year-old fellow student, Lorna Kathambi Karani, have been released after CCTV footage conclusively showed she fell while attempting to jump between balconies at Harmony Plaza Apartments in Ngara, Nairobi. The new evidence presented at the Milimani Law Courts on […] The post Seven Daystar University Students Freed After CCTV Clears Them in Death of Colleague appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago No Charges for Students as CCTV Reveals How Daystar Student Fell to Her Death

Seven university students who were identified as persons of interest over the mysterious death of their colleague, Lorna Kathambi Karani, have been released after new CCTV footage revealed she fell while attempting to jump between two balconies. The footage, presented during a mention at the Milimani Law Courts, showed that Karani lost her balance and fell as she tried to leap from one balcony to another on the night she died. The revelation significantly shifted the direction of the investigation. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) informed the court that detectives had completed their inquiries and that The post No Charges for Students as CCTV Reveals How Daystar Student Fell to Her Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Murkomen Warns Political Goons as Govt Launches Nationwide Crackdown

On Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a stern warning to political goons operating nationwide and those who allegedly sponsor them. The CS announced that the government would handle such individuals without bias or favoritism during a chiefs’ graduation ceremony at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi. CS Murkomen referenced recent politically motivated violence in Nairobi, making it clear that authorities would not tolerate such behavior. “There is a phenomenon that has grown in the country, that is perpetuated by political leaders who mobilise goons to cheer for them, they carry rungus, and machetes. What happened here in The post Murkomen Warns Political Goons as Govt Launches Nationwide Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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