2 h. ago Training program for Kenyans teaching or studying Chinese concludes at Confucius Institute – China Daily

Launched on November 17, the program attracted 68 participants, including Confucius Institute students aspiring to become teachers and educators from schools across Kenya.

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2 h. ago Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

Sudan’s air force has carried out bombings in which at least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighbourhoods, markets, schools and camps for displaced people, according to an investigation into air raids in the country’s civil war. The Sudan Witness Project says it has compiled the largest known dataset of military airstrikes in […] The post Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 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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3 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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3 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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6 h. ago Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti in First Deployment Since UN Expands Mandate  U.S. News & World Report

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11 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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11 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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14 h. ago Starlink regains lost customers in Kenya, but not market share

Starlink regains lost customers in Kenya, but not market share  Business Daily

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16 h. ago Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recorded one of its strongest years yet in the fight against graft. Key achievements from the 2024/2025 financial year include: Corruption Reporting and Investigations 4,183 corruption reports processed 1,846 cases taken up for investigation 838 active investigations ongoing 175 case files forwarded to the ODPP Asset Recovery and […] The post Sh22.9bn illicit wealth traced, Sh3.4bn recovered: EACC Anti-Corruption Report in numbers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Report shows Kenya’s cloud firms can multiply AWS revenue 7 times using AI

Report shows Kenya’s cloud firms can multiply AWS revenue 7 times using AI  Citizen Digital

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25 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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26 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.

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27 h. ago Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by Opposition leaders regarding the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, insisting the government has already acted on key recommendations. Speaking on Sunday, Wandayi pushed back against remarks made at the burial of Beryl Odinga, where several political figures alleged that the government had ignored the NADCO proposals. He argued that the statements were not only inaccurate but also risked misleading Kenyans. “A number of our political friends who have walked with us in the past came to condole with us, notably Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former CS Eugene The post Opiyo Wandayi: Government Has Already Implemented Key NADCO Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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42 h. ago Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report

Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report  the-star.co.ke

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44 h. ago The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis

The river that kills: How climate change created Makueni's crocodile crisis  Daily Nation

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60 h. ago Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive

Dec 6 – A government-commissioned white paper has concluded that the Awami League’s flagship Digital Bangladesh agenda functioned largely as “an architecture of political slogan” rather than a coherent national digital strategy. According to the report, the widely promoted vision of technological modernisation and a digitally empowered citizenry operated as a fragile façade, weakened by […] The post Govt white paper exposes corruption, political capture behind Digital Bangladesh drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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60 h. ago Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses

Dec 6 – Dozens of Pakistani truck drivers transporting goods to Afghanistan have been stranded for weeks at major border crossings, caught in an escalating standoff between Islamabad and Kabul that has crippled regional trade. The closure of key trade routes has left hundreds of vehicles parked at crossing points where drivers, deprived of food, […] The post Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani truckers stranded, exporters warn of soaring losses appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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62 h. ago Kindiki Urges Kenyans to Turn Cultural Diversity Into a Force for National Unity

Kindiki Urges Kenyans to Turn Cultural Diversity Into a Force for National Unity  Dawan Africa

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67 h. ago Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police

Seven people killed in Kenya following clash between residents, company, police  Channel Africa

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