3 h. ago Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to exercise their oversight mandate with integrity and diligence, cautioning against using it to harass, blackmail, or extort governors. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Friday, Kindiki lauded devolution as […] The post Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 h. ago PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi

Fresh artist renders have landed for the next phase of the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, giving the clearest look yet at how the campus will evolve into a modern, accessible and net-zero conference hub. At the heart of the plan is a new 1,600-seat Assembly Hall flanked by a visitors centre, a media centre and an expanded mix of meeting rooms. The upgrade aims to boost Nairobi’s in-person meeting capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants, a big step up for UNEA, UN-Habitat Assembly and other high-level forums that already call Gigiri home. The renders show low-rise, pavilion-style The post PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 h. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Board of Management of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which runs The Nairobi Hospital, has warned the public against dealing with political analyst Herman Manyora in any capacity. In a public notice dated July 4, 2025, the board said Manyora’s claim to the position of chairman was the product […] The post Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago Trump Meets Putin In Alaska: Summit Stakes Heat Up—with Kenya’s Diplomatic Nod As A Telling Footnote

Trump Meets Putin In Alaska: Summit Stakes Heat Up—with Kenya’s Diplomatic Nod As A Telling Footnote  The Kenya Times

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7 h. ago Tehran, Nairobi set $1b trade goal after joint committee meeting

Tehran, Nairobi set $1b trade goal after joint committee meeting  Tehran Times

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7 h. ago West Pokot tops happiness index as Nairobi, Nyamira rank among unhappiest

Nyamira was rated the least happy county, trailed by Kericho, Isiolo, Nairobi, and Bomet, which rounded out the bottom five.

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9 h. ago MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is considering increasing troop deployment along the Kenya–Ethiopia border to curb insecurity in the volatile Todonyang area of Turkana County. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya met Turkana North MP Ekwom Nabuim at Defence Headquarters to discuss […] The post MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross-border attacks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have rejected a proposed amendment to the Advocates Act that would give the President unilateral authority to confer the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo warned that the proposal threatens to […] The post Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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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10 h. ago MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 -The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer, Kabale Arero, over allegations of favouring members of her ethnic community in staff recruitment at the expense of other marginalised groups. During a session chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, the Committee accused Arero […] The post MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago LSK defends anticipatory bail citing foolproof legal threshold

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has mounted a spirited defence of anticipatory bail, dismissing claims by President William Ruto that the measure shields corruption suspects from justice. LSK President Faith Odhiambo, speaking at the Society’s Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, said anticipatory bail is a “historically embedded” legal […] The post LSK defends anticipatory bail citing foolproof legal threshold appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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14 h. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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14 h. ago Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has outlined the new criteria for allocating Affordable Housing units, promising Kenyans a process that is both transparent and inclusive. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Ichung’wah explained that the guidelines – anchored in the Affordable Housing Act of 2024 – seek to guarantee fairness while shielding the program from political interference. “It is important to have clear criteria to determine who qualifies for affordable housing and how they are allocated. That is what these regulations aim to achieve,” he said. The new rules introduce an automated application system with no human involvement, The post Ichung’wah Explains Criteria for Affordable Housing Allocation appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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14 h. ago Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has alleged that the government is plotting to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he returns from the United States. In a Thursday, August 14 statement, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had issued public threats to arrest Gachagua. Malala further alleged that the party had received credible intelligence pointing to a more sinister plan. “While our Party Leader was abroad forging a path for democratic renewal, the regime was hatching a dangerous and cold-blooded plot. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and The post Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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14 h. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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