15 h. ago Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration

Kenyan media highlights significance of Washington Declaration  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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18 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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21 h. ago NACADA busts notorious drug trafficker in Kisii, recovers Sh2mn cannabis

The raid targeted multiple hideouts linked to a well-established narcotics syndicate, leading to the recovery of a significant stash of cannabis sativa.

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24 h. ago Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close

Mantalk: In short shorts and a big car, I saw Kenyan masculinity up close  Daily Nation

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27 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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27 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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27 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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27 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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28 h. ago Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking

Trapped by dreams: The stories of Kenyan women caught in international drug trafficking  Daily Nation

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31 h. ago Probe Finds British Soldiers in Kenya Still Paying for Sex Despite Ban

Probe Finds British Soldiers in Kenya Still Paying for Sex Despite Ban  Sri Lanka Guardian

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31 h. ago Empowering Women, Transforming Futures: New Reports Reveal Link Between Women’s Empowerment and Child Well

Empowering Women, Transforming Futures: New Reports Reveal Link Between Women’s Empowerment and Child Well-Being in Kenya  Unicef

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38 h. ago Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test

Truth behind Elon Musk's 'Kenyan son' demanding Tesla boss takes DNA test  LADbible

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39 h. ago Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town

Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town  allAfrica.com

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39 h. ago Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged officials of the ruling party to ensure a fair and transparent process for selecting a single candidate in the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election, warning that internal divisions could cost UDA the seat. Speaking while hosting 3,000 grassroots leaders from Baringo, Kindiki said the party […] The post Kindiki warns against ‘useless trickery’ in Baringo primaries as UDA eyes crucial Senate seat appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits

Kenyan draft law sparks outrage for shielding tech companies from lawsuits  Daily Nation

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41 h. ago US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church

US embassy delegates Afrikaner ‘refugee resettlement’ project to a Kenyan church  News24

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43 h. ago Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag

Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag  The Africa Report.com

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43 h. ago South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry

South Africa’s Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry  The Kenyan Wall Street

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43 h. ago South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — South Sudan has dismissed reports that it is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip in the East African nation. In a statement issued Wednesday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the claims as “baseless” and inconsistent with the country’s official […] The post South Sudan denies deal with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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