8 m. ago (WATCH) ‘No war in the Middle East!’ – Protesters rally outside White House as Iran

Post Content The post (WATCH) ‘No war in the Middle East!’ – Protesters rally outside White House as Iran-Israel attacks continue appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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80 m. 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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1 hour ago Watch Live! Kenya on the spot: EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger on Kenya’s financial blacklist

Kenya on the spot: EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger on Kenya’s financial blacklist

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3 h. ago Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July

Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation The post Grim Outlook for Kenyan Job Market as CEOs Plan Job Cuts From July appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 h. ago Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget

Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed The post Public Debt Soars: Kenya Borrows Ksh100 Billion Monthly to Fund Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 h. ago Teenage Mothers in Kenya to Receive Special Medical Cover, IDs Under New SHA Program

Teenage mothers in Kenya will no longer have to depend on their parents’ health insurance, thanks to a new government initiative that grants them independent medical coverage. The move marks a major step in bridging long-standing gaps in adolescent maternal healthcare. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has launched a specialized health coverage program targeting pregnant teenagers and young mothers. This is part of a broader reform to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system following the rollout of the national health insurer last year. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the program, reaffirming the Kenya Kwanza administration’s dedication to achieving Universal Health Coverage The post Teenage Mothers in Kenya to Receive Special Medical Cover, IDs Under New SHA Program appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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12 h. ago Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been deadlocked over the equitable share of revenue […] The post Joint parliamentary mediation talks settle on Sh 415 Billion for counties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 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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18 h. ago 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

NAIROBI, Kenya June 18 – Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed that it received 16 patients injured during Tuesday’s #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including a male trader who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a statement issued Wednesday, the hospital said the man, identified […] The post 16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Kenya | South Africa | Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned

Kenya | South Africa | Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned  African Mining Market

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20 h. ago Deadly encounters: How Kenya is managing mounting toll of human

Deadly encounters: How Kenya is managing mounting toll of human-wildlife conflict  TRT Global

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21 h. ago Kenya, South Africa and Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned

Kenya, South Africa and Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned  Polity.org.za

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25 h. ago (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge

A sudden rise in COVID-19 infections has prompted Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to issue an 11-point health directive, as a new wave of the virus sweeps through the country. Footage captured in Dhaka on Tuesday shows hundreds of people queuing for admission at the COVID-dedicated hospital in Mohakhali, with many seeking coronavirus […] The post (WATCH) COVID returns – Bangladesh issues new health directive amid deadly South Asia Omicron surge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks, which dragged on for hours, ended in […] The post Senators, National Assembly members fail to break deadlock on County Revenue Share for third time appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery

A Nairobi mask vendor, critically injured during Tuesday’s protests, is currently undergoing emergency neurosurgical intervention. Health authorities have confirmed that an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed has been prepared, anticipating the need for specialized post-operative care. The vendor – later identified as Boniface Kariuki – was shot point-blank by an anti-riot officer, triggering calls for his arrest and prosecution. He was initially presumed not to have made it, but Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, confirmed on Tuesday that the patient is in the operating theatre with a dedicated neurosurgical team. “As we speak, the patient is in theatre The post Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Kasipul MP Murder Trial Begins: Accused Deny Charges as Court Weighs Bail

Three men have officially been charged with the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’odo Were, launching what is expected to be a closely watched high-profile trial. The accused, William Imoli Shigali, also known as Imo; Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Colo, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their plea followed confirmation that all three had undergone mental evaluations and were declared fit to stand trial. The court had earlier directed the accused to be assessed before formally responding to the charges. A report submitted by medical professionals cleared them, paving the way for The post Kasipul MP Murder Trial Begins: Accused Deny Charges as Court Weighs Bail appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has raised fresh concerns over the Kenya Kwanza administration’s intentions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that influential insiders could be plotting to hold on to power at any cost. In a candid TV interview on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Wamalwa spotlighted Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s rising influence in President William Ruto’s inner circle. He dismissed claims that Sudi’s lack of formal education diminishes his political power, arguing that the lawmaker plays a strategic and powerful role in shaping the government’s direction. “Some people think Oscar Sudi is not a The post Wamalwa Warns Kenyans to Take Oscar Sudi Seriously Amid 2027 Power Retention Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO

The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages. Michael is also required to immediately delete all offensive posts including memes, images, and defamatory statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. The case stemmed from a series The post Repeat Offender: Blogger Ordered to Pay Ksh3.3M in Defamation Suit Against County CEO appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago KNH Makes History with Kenya’s First Pediatric Brachial Plexus Surgery

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made history once again by successfully performing Kenya’s first pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), a landmark procedure that signals major progress in the country’s specialized medical care. This groundbreaking operation, previously only done on adults, now opens new possibilities for infants born with BBPP, a debilitating condition caused by nerve damage during childbirth. The injury often results in partial or total loss of movement in one of the baby’s arms. Through intricate surgery, doctors can repair the damaged nerves and potentially restore the child’s arm function. Dr. Ferdinand Nang’ole, a consultant plastic The post KNH Makes History with Kenya’s First Pediatric Brachial Plexus Surgery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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