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

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44 m. ago Kenya's cholera outbreak claims 18 lives across seven counties

Kenya's cholera outbreak claims 18 lives across seven counties  The Eastleigh Voice

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1 hour ago Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law

Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law  France 24

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Govt advises Kenyans in Israel and Iran to minimise movement as war escalates

Kenyans in distress or in need of urgent support can now reach out to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs via: Phone: +254 20 7876000 / +254 114 757002 or Email: Consular@diaspora.go.ke

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2 h. 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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2 h. ago Kenya: Umupastori w'ibitangaza by'impinja' yapfiriye mu mpanuka

Kenya: Umupastori w'ibitangaza by'impinja' yapfiriye mu mpanuka  BBC

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2 h. ago Kenya : The Treasury's wavering position upsets Kenya Airways restructuring plans

Kenya : The Treasury's wavering position upsets Kenya Airways restructuring plans  Africa Intelligence

Sport

3 h. ago Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa

Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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3 h. ago Trapped by floods: How disasters are fueling Kenya’s hidden HIV crisis

Trapped by floods: How disasters are fueling Kenya’s hidden HIV crisis  Daily Nation

Events

4 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.

Society

4 h. ago Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics

Digital fraud is becoming increasingly rampant in Kenya, with four out of five citizens reporting they’ve been targeted in recent months. According to a new report by TransUnion, scammers are taking advantage of Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital landscape to carry out more sophisticated attacks. The report, based on a nationwide survey conducted between November 21 and December 9, 2024, revealed that 82% of Kenyans had received fraudulent emails, texts, phone calls, or online messages in the three months leading up to the study. Alarmingly, 11% of those targeted confirmed they had fallen victim to at least one scam. Cybercriminals are The post Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 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.

Economics

4 h. ago Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad

The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured, The post Govt Unveils New Digital System to Protect Kenyan Youth Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

4 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 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.

Politics

4 h. ago Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya. UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation. In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance The post Political Parties Fund: UDA Tops List as ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Secure Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 h. ago Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya

Unicharm and Toyota Tsusho to set up sanitary goods joint venture in Kenya  The Japan Times

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4 h. ago We serve a nation that doesn't value us: Kenya's nursing exodus reaches catastrophic levels

We serve a nation that doesn't value us: Kenya's nursing exodus reaches catastrophic levels  Daily Nation

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4 h. ago Economic toll of GBV: Kenya loses Sh41 billion annually, taskforce finds

Economic toll of GBV: Kenya loses Sh41 billion annually, taskforce finds  Daily Nation

Economics