2 h. ago New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials and appeals to six months. It also seeks to give investigators wider access to mobile money records and non-bank financial institutions to close loopholes exploited by corrupt networks. If passed, the bill would also impose a 10-year ban from public tenders on individuals convicted of The post New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle-Blower Protections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

3 h. ago Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co

Kenya becomes first African country to have its healthcare co-funded by Donald Trump's US  Le Monde.fr

Politics

10 h. ago Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — The opposition has assembled a team of 100 advocates to challenge the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, terming the transaction unconstitutional, opaque, and a threat to Kenya’s strategic national assets. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Okoa Uchumi Report, a public audit initiative […] The post Kalonzo assembles 100 lawyers to challenge Safaricom stake sale appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

13 h. ago Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the Washington Accord, brokered by President Donald Trump to end decades of conflict between Rwanda and the DRC, has a “much bigger chance of success” because it is built on practical, transactional commitments. Kagame who spoke to Al Jazeera ahead of the December 4 deal […] The post Kagame says Trump’s ‘transactional approach’ on DRC stands better chance appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

22 h. ago PS Oluga Sets Record Straight on Sharing Kenyans Personal Data with America After Ruto

PS Oluga Sets Record Straight on Sharing Kenyans Personal Data with America After Ruto-Trump Deal  The Kenya Times

Sport

28 h. ago Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry

Trump puts Kenya at centre of new US security strategy in Africa amid great power rivalry  the-star.co.ke

Politics

42 h. ago Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Soldiers in Benin announced on national television on Sunday that they have seized power and ousted President Patrice Talon. According to the BBC, the military declared the suspension of the constitution and the closure of all land borders and the country’s airspace. Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal was named head of a […] The post Benin soldiers announce coup ahead of President Talon’s planned exit from office appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga has reaffirmed that there is “no vacuum” in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to remain united as the Odinga family endures an emotionally devastating period marked by the loss of two close relatives in just one month. Speaking during the burial of his […] The post ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Sport

69 h. ago Ruto hails Washington engagement with Trump as watershed moment

President William Ruto described his Washington talks with US President Donald Trump as a watershed moment. The visit secured a historic $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework boosting healthcare, investment, and security collaboration.

Politics

69 h. ago Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks

Kenya Hails Watershed Moment in Relations With Washington After Ruto–Trump Talks  Nilepost News

Politics

3 d. ago Sweden to cut Aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, redirect funds to Ukraine

Officials indicated that the transition will occur gradually to allow affected countries to adjust and seek alternative support sources.

Politics

3 d. ago President Donald Trump Marvels at Kenyan Athletes’ Dominance in Running

President Donald Trump Marvels at Kenyan Athletes’ Dominance in Running  PFSN

Politics

3 d. ago After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well

After DRC, Kenya’s President Ruto Pleads for Trump Intervention in Sudan Crisis as Well  KT PRESS -

Politics

3 d. ago #Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five

#Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five-year health agreement with the US, the first such pact since Donald Trump's administration overhauled its foreign aid program. The $2.5bn (£1.9bn) deal is aimed  facebook.com

Politics

3 d. ago Kenya Becomes First Nation to Sign Historic $1.6 Billion Direct Government Health Partnership Under Trump’s ‘America First’ Strategy

Kenya Becomes First Nation to Sign Historic $1.6 Billion Direct Government Health Partnership Under Trump’s ‘America First’ Strategy  Serrari Group

Politics

3 d. ago Kenya's William Ruto secures US health aid in first deal under Trump administration

Kenya's William Ruto secures US health aid in first deal under Trump administration  BBC

Politics

3 d. ago 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – A total of 17 diplomatic missions, including the EU Delegation, the UK, and Canada, have issued a joint statement condemning the violence and demanding the release of bodies following a crackdown on protests in Tanzania after the disputed October 29, general elections. The missions cited credible evidence of concealment of […] The post 15 foreign missions in Tanzania urge probe on deaths cites evidence of concealment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

3 d. ago Trump in awe of Kenya’s athletics excellence, declares himself a huge fan

Trump in awe of Kenya’s athletics excellence, declares himself a huge fan  Capitalfm.co.ke

Politics

3 d. ago They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — US President Donald Trump on Thursday presided over the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, declaring that the once-bitter rivals were turning the page on decades of bloodshed. In characteristic style, Trump remarked that Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi […] The post They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame-Tshisekedi relations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

4 d. ago US Senator denounces Meta restrictions on Tanzanian activists

US Senator Jim Risch has condemned Meta's move to restrict accounts of Tanzanian activists following government pressure, as Washington launches a review of its relationship with Tanzania over human rights and digital repression concerns.

Politics