15 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Kenyan Government Warns Citizens In Tanzania Ahead Of December 9 Demonstrations

Kenyan Government Warns Citizens In Tanzania Ahead Of December 9 Demonstrations  Sahara Reporters

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36 h. ago Kenyans in Tanzania Urged to Avoid Public Gatherings Amid 9 December Protests

Kenyans in Tanzania Urged to Avoid Public Gatherings Amid 9 December Protests  Dawan Africa

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36 h. ago President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Taita Taveta MP Basil Criticos as Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), ending his two-year tenure at the helm of the state agency. The decision was announced through a Gazette Notice dated December 5, 2025, which also removed board […] The post President Ruto revokes Basil Criticos’ appointment as KenTrade Chairperson appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 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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38 h. ago Kenyans in Tanzania urged to ‘shelter in place’ ahead of December 9 protests

The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam urges Kenyans in Tanzania to shelter in place and avoid protest areas amid potential unrest on December 9 following the disputed October 29 elections.

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40 h. ago DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a week-long regional training aimed at bolstering Africa’s capacity to confront the fast-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency-enabled crime. The five-day Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Crime Investigations Course, hosted at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators from more than ten […] The post DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto-enabled crime appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 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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50 h. ago Israel Issues Travel Advisory for Tanzania Ahead of December 9 Protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Israel has issued a travel advisory to its citizens in Tanzania, warning them to exercise caution on December 9, when demonstrations are expected across the country. The advisory urges Israelis to avoid public gatherings, stock up on essential supplies, and maintain heightened awareness of their surroundings during the anticipated protests. […] The post Israel Issues Travel Advisory for Tanzania Ahead of December 9 Protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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53 h. ago Sweden to cut Aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, redirect funds to Ukraine

Officials indicated that the transition will occur gradually to allow affected countries to adjust and seek alternative support sources.

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57 h. ago British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know

British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know  Al Jazeera

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59 h. ago Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct

Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct  Jurist.org

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61 h. ago Airtel Money Kenya enables SME payments with DTB Till Moja merchants

Airtel Money Kenya enables SME payments with DTB Till Moja merchants  Telecompaper

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62 h. ago 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – A total of 17 diplomatic missions, including the EU Delegation, the UK, and Canada, have issued a joint statement condemning the violence and demanding the release of bodies following a crackdown on protests in Tanzania after the disputed October 29, general elections. The missions cited credible evidence of concealment of […] The post 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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65 h. ago Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability

Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability  allAfrica.com

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66 h. ago Ruto says proposed AGOA extension critical for trade stability

If passed, the extension would allow ongoing negotiations to continue without risking the gains made over AGOA’s two-decade history, while offering space to redesign the agreement for a rapidly changing global trade environment.

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66 h. ago Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi has accused Meta of enabling state repression after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania. The activist warned the move shields government abuses from public scrutiny and suppresses dissent ahead of planned anti-government protests. Sarungi, a prominent voice documenting alleged human rights violations, […] The post Suluhu critics accuse Meta of enabling Tanzania’s repression appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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66 h. ago US Senator denounces Meta restrictions on Tanzanian activists

US Senator Jim Risch has condemned Meta's move to restrict accounts of Tanzanian activists following government pressure, as Washington launches a review of its relationship with Tanzania over human rights and digital repression concerns.

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69 h. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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69 h. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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