85 m. ago Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County

KISII, Kenya Jun 19 – Two people have died in a road accident, and 19 others were injured at Daraja Moja along the Kisii-Keroka Highway. The accident involved two matatus that were both heading toward Kisii town. One vehicle reportedly rear-ended the other, causing both to overturn and land in a ditch. Witnesses said the […] The post Two killed, 19 injured in matatu crash at Daraja Moja, Kisii County appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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85 m. ago Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of its promises to the people. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat opening at KCB Leadership Centre, Kajiado County, DP Kindiki acknowledged the mounting […] The post Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 h. ago The billionaire county that forgot to build at home...until now

The billionaire county that forgot to build at home...until now  Daily Nation

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7 h. ago Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert

MIGORI, Kenya, June 19 – A swine flu outbreak has been reported in Awendo Town, Migori County. The County Executive Committee Member for Livestock, Lucas Mosenda, said the town has been placed on high alert to prevent the spread of the flu from pigs to humans. “There are quite a number of pigs roaming the […] The post Trade in pigs banned in Awendo as County issues Swine Flu alert appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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11 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 h. ago 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

NAIROBI, Kenya June 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed that it received 16 patients injured during Tuesday’s #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including a male trader who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a statement issued Wednesday, the hospital said the man, identified […] The post 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Pakistan’s Vanishing Wildlife: Weak Enforcement and High Demand Driving Species Toward Extinction

Pakistan is home to a rich array of exotic and endangered wildlife. From snow leopards prowling the high-altitude ranges to rare falcons and Asiatic black bears, the country boasts ecological diversity that is unmatched in the region. However, these species face mounting threats from poaching and illegal trade, fuelled by weak enforcement, outdated laws, and […] The post Pakistan’s Vanishing Wildlife: Weak Enforcement and High Demand Driving Species Toward Extinction appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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29 h. ago Central Bank of Kenya extends operational hours for national payment system

Central Bank of Kenya extends operational hours for national payment system  MSN

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32 h. ago Nuru Kenya leads WWF's Climate Crowd Survey in Samburu County

Nuru Kenya leads WWF's Climate Crowd Survey in Samburu County  openPR.com

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33 h. ago (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge

A sudden rise in COVID-19 infections has prompted Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to issue an 11-point health directive, as a new wave of the virus sweeps through the country. Footage captured in Dhaka on Tuesday shows hundreds of people queuing for admission at the COVID-dedicated hospital in Mohakhali, with many seeking coronavirus […] The post (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 h. ago Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in […] The post Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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35 h. ago National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global The post National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has urged Parliament to delete a controversial provision in the 2025 Finance Bill that would have allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to access taxpayers’ personal and financial information without court approval. At the heart of the dispute is Clause 52, which proposes to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act. This section currently protects businesses from being compelled to share their customers’ personal data with tax authorities. If passed, the change would give KRA unchecked access to sensitive data, such as mobile money transactions, bank details, and even trade secrets, all in the The post Finance Committee Rejects KRA’s Push to Monitor Taxpayers’ Bank and Mobile Transactions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has found strong support from his neighbors in Selia village, Mosop, Nandi County, as public scrutiny around him continues to intensify. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the villagers staged a peaceful protest, voicing their backing for Lagat, who recently stepped aside from his role to allow for a transparent investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. Carrying twigs and chanting in unity, the residents defended Lagat against what they described as premature condemnation. They argued that he deserves a fair investigation and should not be judged guilty without evidence. Among the The post Eliud Lagat’s Home Village Protests His ‘Unfair Condemnation’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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35 h. ago Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO

The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages. Michael is also required to immediately delete all offensive posts including memes, images, and defamatory statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. The case stemmed from a series The post Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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36 h. ago Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash

Renowned Kenyan televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has tragically died following a road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu – Bondo highway. The incident involved three vehicles: Deya’s Toyota Noah, a Moi University bus, and a Siaya County government vehicle. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, preliminary police reports indicate that Deya lost control of his vehicle, veering into the path of the university bus. In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, the bus swerved and overturned, after which Deya’s vehicle collided with the county government vehicle. “Deya died on the spot. Two passengers in his The post Controversial Kenyan Televangelist, Bishop Gilbert Deya Dies in Road Crash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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36 h. ago Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official

Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, better known online as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh 3 million in general damages after failing to prove explosive claims of hiring scandals inside the county government. Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala delivered the verdict on Tuesday, tacking on a further Ksh 300,000 in exemplary damages and instructing the blogger to scrub every offending meme, image, and post from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. Mkala ruled that Ochieng’s 2024 posts accusing Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi of nepotism and corruption were “wholly unsubstantiated,” adding that the blogger supplied “no credible evidence” The post Siaya Blogger Fined Ksh.3 Million for Defamation of County Official appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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54 h. ago Parliament Rejects Proposal to Give KRA Sweeping Access to Personal Data

The proposal would have allowed KRA to compel institutions—including banks, mobile service providers, and digital platforms—to disclose sensitive personal and commercial data, including financial records and trade secrets, without notifying the taxpayer.

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