4 h. ago UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Former Presidential Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has likened the joint meeting between the legislators from the ruling UDA and the ODM to a “dowry payment,” accusing President William Ruto’s party of buying political peace with Raila Odinga’s camp. Kuria said he had hoped the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) would pave […] The post UDA paid ODM ‘dowry’, Kuria claims, as he warns NADCO will end like BBI appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Race to succeed Nyong’o: ODM braces for crowded Kisumu contest

With Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o serving his second and final term, the contest for the county’s top seat has attracted Kisumu Central MP Dr Joshua Oron, Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, and current Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili.

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9 h. ago Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge

Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge  The Kenyan Wall Street

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9 h. ago Kenyan news outlet didn’t publish graphic claiming Meshack Ojwang was not the biological father of slain Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang

Kenyan news outlet didn’t publish graphic claiming Meshack Ojwang was not the biological father of slain Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang  Africa Check

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9 h. ago Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – A new partnership between Safaricom PLC and the Judiciary has sparked unease among Kenyans, with critics warning that the collaboration could pave the way for state overreach and surveillance disguised as judicial modernization. Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa announced that the telco will support the Judiciary in integrating technology […] The post Tech support or surveillance? Safaricom’s entry into Judiciary digitization sparks trust deficit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor?

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — President William Ruto’s latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote. The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already […] The post ‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor? appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 h. ago Beijing insists Taiwan reunification inevitable, reasserts sovereignty claim

BEIJING, China, Aug 19 — Beijing said on Monday that the so-called Treaty of San Francisco is illegal and invalid, and cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks after a “foreign affairs head” of the Taiwan region claimed that after World War II, the […] The post Beijing insists Taiwan reunification inevitable, reasserts sovereignty claim appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested

President William Ruto claimed a section of Members of Parliament took bribes to oppose the recently passed anti-money laundering law. In a joint parliamentary group meeting with ODM and UDA MPs on Monday, August 18, Ruto claimed he had knowledge of corruption taking place within parliamentary committees. “There are legitimate concerns about how resources are being spent at the counties, and we cannot run away. By virtue of the position I hold today, I am a consumer of raw intelligence. I know what’s going on,” he said. The President alleged that some MPs received millions of shillings to block crucial The post Ruto: Bribe Givers and Receivers in Parliament Will Be Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping measures to combat the rising cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse in Kiambu and Nairobi counties. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, August 18, Murkomen warned that the government will revoke licenses of all alcohol outlets and factories found engaging in the sale or production of illegal brews. He said he will convene a meeting with security heads from both counties to plan the crackdown, noting that the government had initially licensed businesses for clean operations but many had reverted to illegal manufacturing and distribution. “When we take action against illegal The post Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Cannabis Edibles in Kiambu, Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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15 h. ago Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk

A Kombewa businessman, Felix Isaac Olwero, 50, was fatally shot Monday morning near his White House Resort in Kisumu County in what police have described as a tragic case of mistaken identity. Olwero, a former clerk with the Siaya County Assembly, was responding to a report of a failed burglary at his resort when officers mistook him for one of the intruders. Police said the incident unfolded shortly after a resort manager alerted authorities about a group of burglars attempting to gain entry. Investigators noted that this marked the fifth attempted break-in at the resort in recent days. Responding officers The post Police Mistaken Identity Incident Claims Life of Former Siaya County Clerk appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 h. ago Majority of Kenyans suffering from undetected diseases, experts warn

Majority of Kenyans suffering from undetected diseases, experts warn  standardmedia.co.ke

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27 h. ago Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial independence and risks eroding public confidence in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, the CJ said social […] The post Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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29 h. ago ODM, Kenya Kwanza MPs commit to unity at joint parliamentary group meeting

ODM, Kenya Kwanza MPs commit to unity at joint parliamentary group meeting  Citizen Digital

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30 h. ago Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn

Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn  The Kenyan Wall Street

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35 h. ago Kenyan newspapers reviews: Looming political showdown as UDA dismisses ODM's demands

Kenyan newspapers reviews: Looming political showdown as UDA dismisses ODM's demands  MSN

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39 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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39 h. ago Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has warned that several estates in Nairobi will go without water after a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline. In a public notice issued on Saturday, NCWSC explained that technical challenges had interfered with the system, disrupting water distribution across many parts of the city. The shortage has hit estates in Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, and both the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses are also affected. Residents along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road are feeling the pinch too. Estates along Raila Odinga Roa, including Mandaraka, The post Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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40 h. ago Kenya coach McCarthy warns against complacency, Grant shifts Zambia focus to future

Kenya coach McCarthy warns against complacency, Grant shifts Zambia focus to future  cafonline.com

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48 h. ago Moses Kuria warns Kenya Kwanza leaders against stoking ethnic tensions

Moses Kuria warns Kenya Kwanza leaders against stoking ethnic tensions  Citizen Digital

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60 h. ago Older Kenyans with HIV face hidden dangers in standard treatment, studies warn

Older Kenyans with HIV face hidden dangers in standard treatment, studies warn  Daily Nation

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