38 h. ago Kenya Power hits historic peak demand as electricity use surges

Kenya Power hits historic peak demand as electricity use surges  People Daily

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58 h. ago Inside Kenya’s push to meet new global labour market demands

Inside Kenya’s push to meet new global labour market demands  People Daily

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62 h. 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.

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69 h. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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69 h. ago What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements

Silver attracts investors who want exposure to a metal that sits between industrial use and traditional store of value. Like other commodities, it responds to economic data, interest rates, changes in supply and demand, and investor sentiment. Silver prices can move quickly because the market is smaller than gold and more sensitive to changes in manufacturing trends. 2025 has been a particularly notable year, with silver’s price doubling over the last 12 months. Global economy Silver responds to broad economic shifts. When growth expectations rise, factories usually increase production of electronics, medical equipment, and solar technology. All of these use The post What Drives Silver Prices? Key Factors Behind XAGUSD Market Movements appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe

A lawyer representing the family of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe broke down in tears outside the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday as he pleaded for answers on the disappearance that has remained unresolved since June 2021. Advocate Evans Ondieki spoke to journalists moments after a court mention in a case related to Mbijiwe’s disappearance. Earlier, the Milimani High Court had summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally appear before the court on December 3, 2025, and explain the analyst’s whereabouts, as well as account for the prolonged failure to disclose progress in the investigation. Ondieki faulted the The post Tears at Milimani Courts as Lawyer Demands Answers on Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Wamatangi demands IG Kanja’s attention after bullet pierced neighbour’s roof

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has raised concerns about his safety after a live bullet pierced the roof of a neighbor’s house near his Kibiku residence in Kabete on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred while the Governor was inspecting his home, prompting questions about the circumstances under which the shot was […] The post Wamatangi demands IG Kanja’s attention after bullet pierced neighbour’s roof appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

5 d. ago Kisumu Women Defend PS Omollo’s Community Work against political attacks by Wanga

The women, who marched from estates including Kaloleni, Nyalenda, Manyatta and Obunga, carried placards condemning the governor and demanding that she “leave PS Omollo alone.”

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5 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to establish New Administration Police Unit to support Chiefs in Crackdown on alcohol and drug abuse

President Ruto said the new unit will reinforce local administrators who increasingly face threats from criminal gangs, illicit brewers, and machete-wielding groups in villages.

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5 d. ago Guterres Urges Global Action as 50 Million People Trapped in Modern Slavery

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to intensify efforts to protect the “millions of people currently trapped” in modern forms of slavery, warning that the world is facing a “relentless contemporary crisis” that demands urgent collective action. Guterres said in a statement Tuesday as the world […] The post Guterres Urges Global Action as 50 Million People Trapped in Modern Slavery appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1 – Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has protested to Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing the National Police Service of enabling political violence and demanding an immediate end to what he terms state-sponsored goonism. Gachagua referenced President William Ruto’s latest directive ordering a crackdown on political hooligans following violent […] The post Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1– President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take firm action against anyone mobilizing Kenyans to incite violence, warning against the use of youth as thugs to disrupt peace. The directive came as he presided over the graduation of 5,982 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), including chiefs […] The post Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Police Bust Diani Counterfeit Ring, Seize KSh1.7 Million in Fake Cash

A covert police sting in Diani has uncovered a major counterfeiting syndicate and led to the arrest of three key suspects believed to be distributing fake money across Mombasa and neighbouring towns. Officers identified the suspects as Fadhili Lawrence, Atemba Lawrence, and Electrine Okwako. Detectives tracked the trio to a hidden operation base in Diani after following strong forensic leads that pointed to the coastal town as a hotspot for the illegal trade. When officers raided the hideout, they recovered KES 1.7 million in counterfeit currency. The fake Ksh1,000 notes were stashed inside a laptop bag decorated with a white The post Police Bust Diani Counterfeit Ring, Seize KSh1.7 Million in Fake Cash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

9 d. ago Murkomen, Kanja sued over Natembeya, Khalwale security detail withdrawal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – A petitioner has sued Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the withdrawal the security details of Tans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. In his suit, Julius Ogogoh argued that the withdrawal was unconstitutional, politically motivated, and done without due […] The post Murkomen, Kanja sued over Natembeya, Khalwale security detail withdrawal appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DIG Lagat of Orchestrating Son’s Killing

The father of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang wants the High Court to order the arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, accusing the senior police chief of masterminding the abduction, torture, and death of his son while in police custody. In an affidavit in support of a petition filed on June 24, 2025, Meshack Ojwang weaves a chilling tale of what he says was a coordinated, state-backed cover-up to shield a high-ranking officer from accountability. “I am the biological father of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang, the subject of this Petition,” he states, describing his The post Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DIG Lagat of Orchestrating Son’s Killing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Workers union Faults Push to Charge NAWASCO for Pension Debt, Says County and Treasury Must Pay

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 26 – A group of officials allied to the Kenya Union of Water and Sewerage Employees (KUWASE) has dismissed fresh demands that Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO) settle billions of shillings in unpaid pension dues, insisting that the responsibility lies with the Nairobi County Government and the National Treasury. The officials […] The post Workers union Faults Push to Charge NAWASCO for Pension Debt, Says County and Treasury Must Pay appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

1 week ago Kenya: Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers Citing Interference By IEBC Vice Chairperson

Kenya: Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers Citing Interference By IEBC Vice Chairperson  allAfrica.com

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1 week ago Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers citing interference by IEBC Vice Chairperson

Gachagua urged the IEBC to protect officials on the ground from what he termed harassment and intimidation.

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2 w. ago Firestorm at COP30 as Fossil Fuel Demands Rip Through Climate Talks

Representatives and observers from inside a guarded negotiating room say the talks have become very difficult. One negotiator inside the room told the BBC that there "is a lot of fighting".

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