64 m. ago Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season

Kenyans can look forward to a reliable and sufficient electricity supply during the festive season, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured. In a statement on Monday, KenGen pointed out that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is producing at high capacity, supplying the country with plenty of renewable, low-cost electricity amid unpredictable global energy prices. “As of the morning of December 8, total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW,” said KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga. Reservoir Levels Healthy, Generation Stable According to the latest dam readings from KenGen, The post Kenyans Assured of Stable Electricity Supply During Festive Season appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

9 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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18 h. ago Zelensky depicts peace talks with US as ‘constructive’, but ‘not easy’ – China Daily

KYIV/WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that talks with US representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been “constructive” but “not easy”, as he is scheduled to meet European leaders this week. “The American representatives know the basic Ukrainian positions,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address. “The conversation was constructive, although […] The post Zelensky depicts peace talks with US as ‘constructive’, but ‘not easy’ – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Two Kenyan Stories Set for the Red Sea International Film Festival

Two Kenyan Stories Set for the Red Sea International Film Festival  KenyanVibe

Culture

19 h. ago Uproar as UNEP Patron Lewis Pugh Plans to Swim in Mt Kenya Glacier Before UNEA

Uproar as UNEP Patron Lewis Pugh Plans to Swim in Mt Kenya Glacier Before UNEA-7 Address  The Kenya Times

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22 h. ago East Africa/Kenya • Future of EU trade deal hangs in the balance

East Africa/Kenya • Future of EU trade deal hangs in the balance  Africa Intelligence

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22 h. ago ‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money

‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money  The Guardian

Politics

24 h. ago PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to exercise heightened vigilance over the foods they consume during the festive season, warning of a rising influx of uninspected meat in the market as demand spikes. Muthoni said unscrupulous traders are exploiting the high holiday consumption to sell meat that […] The post PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

24 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.

Politics

24 h. ago “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that the 2027 General Election may not resemble a normal democratic contest if current governance and political patterns continue. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, December 6, during the Lower Eastern Advocates Forum end-of-year celebrations in Machakos County. The event, which started at 6pm and ran past midnight, brought together judges, magistrates, advocates, and regional leaders including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior. “This country is in a revolutionary mode. What you are going to see next time isn’t a normal election,” Kalonzo said. Claims of Flawed By-Elections and The post “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

25 h. ago “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to sell Safaricom shares through a transparent, competitive bidding process instead of transferring them to a specific company. Speaking during a church service in his constituency on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Nyoro voiced concerns that the planned sale of government-held Safaricom shares to South Africa-based Vodafone has contributed to the undervaluation of the shares. “Let us not rush the sale of a 15 per cent share in Safaricom. Let’s give people a chance to compete,” he said. “Let’s open a competition of bids so that we can have many companies The post “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

25 h. ago Murkomen Praises Wife’s Sacrifice for Family, Urges Parents to Spend More Time with Kids

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has opened up about the sacrifices his wife, Gladys Wanjiru, made for their family, highlighting the vital role of parental involvement in raising children. Speaking during the Reformed Church of East Africa (R.C.E.A) Women League Annual Convention in Kitengela on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Murkomen revealed that his wife gave up her law career to focus on raising their children full-time. “There is nothing that can replace personal attention to your children. Mimi at least nko lucky bibi yangu aliwacha kazi akasema wacha nikae na watoto,” he said, praising her dedication. A Family Effort: Parenting The post Murkomen Praises Wife’s Sacrifice for Family, Urges Parents to Spend More Time with Kids appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Society

63 h. ago Kenya signs deal that could replace USAid as uncertainty hangs over data privacy

Kenya signs deal that could replace USAid as uncertainty hangs over data privacy  The EastAfrican

Politics

63 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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64 h. ago Kenya, Tanzania seek loans for infrastructure projects from the AfDB

Kenya, Tanzania seek loans for infrastructure projects from the AfDB  The EastAfrican

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65 h. ago Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain

Kenya Sells $1.6bn Safaricom Stake, Hands Vodacom Control as Ruto Hunts Cash to Ease Fiscal Strain  Tekedia

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67 h. ago 'Climate whiplash': East Africa caught between floods and drought

'Climate whiplash': East Africa caught between floods and drought  RFI

Events

69 h. ago Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Commonwealth has issued its strongest rebuke to Tanzania in years, effectively placing the East African nation on probation and subjecting it to a series of mandatory political and human rights reforms. The move, announced Friday in the Concluding Statement of the 71st Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting, marks […] The post Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — Nairobi this week became the focal point of a major regional push to strengthen maritime security across the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean, as the European Union concluded the inaugural EU Maritime Security Week. Held from December 2 to 5, the gathering brought together […] The post EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

3 d. ago Kenya’s Piers Daykin Makes Massive Statement at Opening Leg of 2025 East African Safari Classic Rally

Kenya’s Piers Daykin Makes Massive Statement at Opening Leg of 2025 East African Safari Classic Rally  Pulse Sports Kenya

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