63 m. 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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13 h. ago Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest  allAfrica.com

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14 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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14 h. ago 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression and human rights abuses. The group, led by activists Julius Kamau and Odhiambo Ojiro, was dispersed by officers in uniform and plain […] The post 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago Samia urges unity as Tanzania marks independence under tight security

Tanzania marked its 64th Independence Day under unusually heavy security, with President Samia calling for unity amid fears of banned protests.

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15 h. ago Dutch royal couple explores Kenya's flower and young plant industry

Dutch royal couple explores Kenya's flower and young plant industry  FloralDaily

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15 h. ago Why cutting emissions will unlock trillions in global GDP, stop millions from dying

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Investing in a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, sustainable land use and a pollution-free planet could unlock trillions in global GDP, save millions of lives and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. The finding is contained in the Global Environment Outlook, Seventh Edition: A Future We […] The post Why cutting emissions will unlock trillions in global GDP, stop millions from dying appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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16 h. ago Clean Energy: Amsons Group seals US$600 million clean energy generation agreement in Zambia to install Sub

LUSAKA, Zambia Dec 9 – Pan-African Energy and Manufacturing Business conglomerate Amsons Group has sealed a US$600 million renewable power generation agreement in Zambia as part of its ongoing business diversification strategy. The firm, widely known for its manufacturing and petroleum products distribution capacity in sub-Saharan Africa, has signed a deal to invest in a massive 1 […] The post Clean Energy: Amsons Group seals US$600 million clean energy generation agreement in Zambia to install Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest Solar Plant appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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17 h. ago Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted

Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day. By midday, however, no demonstrations had begun. Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and several other urban centres reported an unusually slow start to the day, with many […] The post Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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19 h. ago 2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor – China Daily

PARIS, France – The planet is on track to log its second-hottest year on record in 2025, tied with 2023 after a historic high in 2024, Europe’s global warming monitor said Tuesday. The data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service reaffirms that global temperatures are on course to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels — the […] The post 2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily

SEOUL — A fire broke out after an explosion at a thermal power plant in southwestern South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday. It was reported to the fire authorities at about 2:43 pm local time (0543 GMT) that the fire broke out with a loud bang at the thermal power plant in Taean, around […] The post Fire breaks out after explosion in S. Korea’s thermal power plant – China Daily appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Interview: PD Yeseul Kim on 'Three Idiots in Kenya'—Was It Just a Repeat? 'There Was a Clear Plan'

Interview: PD Yeseul Kim on 'Three Idiots in Kenya'—Was It Just a Repeat? 'There Was a Clear Plan'  매일경제

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24 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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25 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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25 h. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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25 h. ago Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares

The government has opened the floor for public submissions on its plan to sell part of its Safaricom stake, a move designed to raise billions of shillings to fund key national development projects. According to the proposal presented in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, the government intends to float 15 per cent of its shares in Safaricom while retaining a strategic 20 per cent. Proceeds will be used to finance infrastructure, digitization, and other areas of priority. National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said the input by the public will guide parliamentary committees in scrutinizing the plan. He observed that The post Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) opened on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together environment ministers, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, youth delegates, and private sector representatives from around the world to advance solutions for a resilient planet through multilateralism. The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making […] The post Global leaders call for bold action on climate and biodiversity at UNEA 7 in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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34 h. ago Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a blistering warning over what he termed Kenya’s dangerous slide into opaque fiscal practices, accusing the National Treasury of engaging in off-budget borrowing. Nyoro singled out what he described as mortgaging key revenue streams, and rushed sale of a 15 per cent stake in […] The post Nyoro denounces Ruto’s ‘opaque’ fiscal plan, says Safaricom sale raw deal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

37 h. ago GCA Unveils Toolkit to Empower Kenya’s Urban Governments for Climate Risk–Informed Planning

GCA Unveils Toolkit to Empower Kenya’s Urban Governments for Climate Risk–Informed Planning  Global Center on Adaptation

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39 h. ago UN environment assembly opens in Kenya with call to safeguard planetary health

UN environment assembly opens in Kenya with call to safeguard planetary health  Xinhua

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