3 h. ago Community Health Promoters to get permanent, pensionable Jobs: Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – Community Health Promoters (CHPs) across Kenya are set for a major breakthrough after the National and County Governments Coordinating Summit announced plans to place them on permanent and pensionable terms. This marks the biggest employment reform for CHPs since they were formalized in 2023, ending decades of volunteer work and […] The post Community Health Promoters to get permanent, pensionable Jobs: Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Kenya Tourism Board targets to train over 200 youth for Tourist industry

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced plans to train more than 200 young people in various tourism-related and hospitality fields, as part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen youth participation and enterprise in the tourism sector. Speaking on the sidelines of the third day of the Jamhuri Week celebrations […] The post Kenya Tourism Board targets to train over 200 youth for Tourist industry appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Kenya’s central bank cuts policy rate to 9% in ninth consecutive move

Kenya’s central bank cuts policy rate to 9% in ninth consecutive move  Investing.com

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16 h. ago Wetangula Announces Passing of Brother James Mukhwana Wetangula

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 _ National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has announced the passing of his elder brother, James Mukhwana Wetangula, a retired teacher and respected community member. Wetangula described James as a devoted father, mentor, and pillar in his community. “Known for his humility, discipline, and wisdom, James left a lasting legacy as an […] The post Wetangula Announces Passing of Brother James Mukhwana Wetangula appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Govt Invests Ksh 607 Million in AI Cameras and Drones to Protect World’s Largest Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo

President William Ruto has announced the deployment of advanced AI-enabled cameras, drones, and aerial surveillance systems to safeguard the newly expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, now recognized as the largest rhino sanctuary in the world. Speaking at the commissioning event in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, Ruto emphasized Kenya’s global responsibility in conserving the endangered Eastern Black Rhino, which constitutes nearly 78 percent of the world’s remaining population. “We have in our custody nearly 78% of the global population of Eastern Black Rhino; this is not simply our conservation achievement; it is a sovereign responsibility of global significance,” Ruto said. To The post Govt Invests Ksh 607 Million in AI Cameras and Drones to Protect World’s Largest Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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18 h. ago Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum

Raila Odinga Junior, son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has announced plans to restore his father’s iconic Hummer SUV, a vehicle that became a symbol of political power during the 2007 election campaign. “My intention is to restore and take it to the museum at Kango Ka Jaramogi,” Raila Junior told journalists, referring to the family mausoleum where his father was laid to rest. The Odinga family aims to transform the red Hummer, once a head-turning campaign vehicle, into a historical artifact that preserves a tangible piece of Kenya’s political memory. The vehicle was gifted to Raila Odinga by The post Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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18 h. ago Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi

Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a bank. The suspects grabbed the cash and attempted to flee. Officers on patrol quickly responded to the incident and shot two of the suspects, while the remaining three escaped on foot during the midday confrontation. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing, said Central The post Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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18 h. ago CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to businesses. The MPC reported that the global economy is still expanding, with growth estimated at 3.2 percent in 2025. Strong consumer spending and improved financial conditions in major economies, especially the United States, continue to support global performance. However, the committee warned that global growth The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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29 h. ago €250,000 EU aid targets hunger, disease, and disaster relief in Kenya

EU announces €250,000 humanitarian support to Kenya via Red Cross to assist communities affected by drought, floods, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks.

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29 h. ago Kenya rights index risks downgrade as govt delays key reports

KNCHR urges Kenya to fast-track submission of overdue human rights reports under African Charter and CRPD, emphasizing accountability and protection of vulnerable groups.

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32 h. ago Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points

Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points  Reuters

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32 h. ago Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending

Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending  TradingView

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39 h. ago Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal

Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal  TechTrendsKE

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42 h. ago EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption reports and launched investigations into 1,846 of them. The Commission found that bribery dominated the reports at 37 per cent, with embezzlement of public funds coming in second at 19 per cent, unethical conduct at 13 per cent, and fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public The post EACC Says It Saved Kenya Ksh16.5 Billion Through Tougher Anti-Corruption Crackdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials and appeals to six months. It also seeks to give investigators wider access to mobile money records and non-bank financial institutions to close loopholes exploited by corrupt networks. If passed, the bill would also impose a 10-year ban from public tenders on individuals convicted of The post New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle-Blower Protections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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43 h. ago Kenya sends fresh police contingent to bolster faltering Haiti mission

Kenya sends fresh police contingent to bolster faltering Haiti mission  France 24

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55 h. ago Mass Layoffs As Roofings Kenya Announces Total Shutdown Of Operations

Mass Layoffs As Roofings Kenya Announces Total Shutdown Of Operations  The Kenya Times

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57 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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58 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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