3 h. ago Discord over Gaza aid, Kenya ration cut crackdowns, and troubling Sudan narratives: The Cheat Sheet

Discord over Gaza aid, Kenya ration cut crackdowns, and troubling Sudan narratives: The Cheat Sheet  The New Humanitarian

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9 h. ago Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said the country is open to hosting some Palestinian refugees from the war-torn Gaza Strip, provided the resettlement is supported by the Government of Israel. Muhoozi — who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son — said in a statement on Friday […] The post Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel-supported scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church

US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church  News24

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29 h. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag

Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag  The Africa Report.com

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30 h. ago South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry

South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry  The Kenyan Wall Street

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31 h. ago South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — South Sudan has dismissed reports that it is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip in the East African nation. In a statement issued Wednesday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the claims as “baseless” and inconsistent with the country’s official […] The post South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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60 h. ago Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday’s assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made […] The post Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. ago Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has charged Bernard Kipkosgei Koyumi, also known as Pavilion Kipkosgei, over the violent robbery and assault of comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, during a cultural festival at Carnivore Gardens in Nairobi. Pavilion Kipkosgei appeared before the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, August 12, to answer charges of robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. In a statement issued the same day, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused allegedly stole Ksh30,000 in cash and a Redmi 14 Pro smartphone worth Ksh26,000 from Bella The post Pavilion Kipkosgei Denies Attacking and Robbing Bella Comedy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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62 h. ago Governor Wanga Aims to Transform Homa Bay into Kenya’s Cape Town

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched a bold vision to transform Homa Bay into a top tourist and investment hub, drawing lessons from Cape Town, South Africa. Speaking on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Homa Bay, ahead of the Devolution Conference, Wanga cited the county’s vast untapped potential in tourism, the blue economy, and urbanization. She pointed out that Homa Bay boasts the longest coastline along Lake Victoria and thus a unique advantage to transform the county by its wide beachfront. “We are hoping to be the Cape Town of Kenya because we have the longest stretch of The post Governor Wanga Aims to Transform Homa Bay into Kenya’s Cape Town appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine

Kenyan MPs condemn Gaza atrocities, call for ceasefire and recognition of Palestine  Peoples Dispatch

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3 d. ago Kenya Plans New Mega Airport After JKIA–Adani Deal Falls Through

Kenya Plans New Mega Airport After JKIA–Adani Deal Falls Through  Africa.com

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3 d. ago ‘Any attempt to occupy Gaza must be firmly opposed’: China tells UNSC

NEW YORK, United States, Aug 12 — China has joined the voices of United Nations leaders and most UN Security Council nations, urging the international community to take all necessary actions before a greater disaster unfolds in Palestine, given the urgency at hand. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, said: “Any attempt to […] The post ‘Any attempt to occupy Gaza must be firmly opposed’: China tells UNSC appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat maintains that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the authority to decide whether to charge him over the death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, not the courts. Represented by lawyer Cecil Miller, Lagat argues that forcing the DPP to press charges against him would unlawfully override powers granted by the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent that erodes prosecutorial independence. “The petitioners’ prayer to have this court compel the DPP to prosecute the 11th Respondent is an improper attempt to take over the functions of independent institutions. This court cannot The post Lagat: Allegations in Blogger Ojwang’s Death Case Are Baseless appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Kenya turns to AfDB, China Exim for $2b airport expansion after dropping Adani deal

Kenya turns to AfDB, China Exim for $2b airport expansion after dropping Adani deal  Business Insider Africa

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4 d. ago Kenya taps development banks for airport expansion after ditching Adani deal

Kenya taps development banks for airport expansion after ditching Adani deal  Reuters

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4 d. ago South Sudan to start work on fibre link from Kenya in early 2026

South Sudan to start work on fibre link from Kenya in early 2026  Telecompaper

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5 d. ago Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 – Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. On Thursday, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid […] The post Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kenya calls for plastics pollution deal as global talks grind on

Kenya calls for plastics pollution deal as global talks grind on  Daily Nation

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7 d. ago South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex

At the time, Zambian state lawyers argued that personal wishes should not override the greater public interest.

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