7 h. ago Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i returned to Kenya last evening after resigning from his international job to focus on his 2027 presidential campaign. Matiang’i, who has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in May, briefly flew back to the United States to finalize the handover process at […] The post Matiang’i returns back in Kenya to focus on 2027 Presidential Bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago TVET Learners to Earn Certifications in 3 Months Under Kenya’s New CBET System

Kenya’s technical training landscape is set for a major transformation as all Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions prepare to fully adopt the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum by January 2026. This shift aims to equip learners with practical, market-driven skills that meet the evolving demands of the labor market. The announcement came during a stakeholder engagement forum held at Kenya Coast Polytechnic in Mombasa, where TVET principals from the Coast region were updated on the ongoing reforms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the overhaul is part of the government’s strategy to modernize the education system The post TVET Learners to Earn Certifications in 3 Months Under Kenya’s New CBET System appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 h. ago Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting

A lawyer representing the two police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during protests in Nairobi has officially withdrawn from the case. Felix Keaton, who had been defending Constables Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, announced on Wednesday that he had stepped down from the high-profile case due to escalating safety concerns for both himself and his family. Keaton revealed that he had received over 1,000 threatening phone calls and text messages from online activists demanding he abandon the case. “I have received over 1,000 messages and calls from Gen Z because of representing a police suspect. As such, The post Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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21 h. ago Fact Check: Kenya has not demanded Nigeria return separatist leader

Fact Check: Kenya has not demanded Nigeria return separatist leader  Reuters

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22 h. 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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22 h. ago DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Thursday recorded a statement at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a 3-hour session over the killing of influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Lagat had been summoned for the grilling sessions which are part of the probe into the  clobbering and […] The post DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G

Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G  Firstpost

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30 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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34 h. ago PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained […] The post PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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41 h. ago Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions

Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions  The Eastleigh Voice

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41 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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43 h. ago A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash

A Kenyan preacher who claimed responsibility for ‘miracle babies’ is killed in a car crash  AP News

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47 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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47 h. ago Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities

Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities  allAfrica.com

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48 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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51 h. ago Nicaea Council’s 1700th Anniversary: Catholic Priest in Kenya Proposes Workshops, Seminars on Nicene Creed

Nicaea Council’s 1700th Anniversary: Catholic Priest in Kenya Proposes Workshops, Seminars on Nicene Creed  aciafrica.org

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65 h. ago Emulate Unity of Holy Trinity: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Families, Calls for Harmony in Church, Nation

Emulate Unity of Holy Trinity: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Families, Calls for Harmony in Church, Nation  aciafrica.org

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66 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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69 h. ago One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody  Al Jazeera

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2 d. ago REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands

REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands  BitKE

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