72 m. ago CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched an induction programme for 8,102 chiefs and assistant chiefs, as first major grassroots administration training in nearly seven years. Speaking at the National Police Service Embakasi Campus, Murkomen said the move addresses a glaring capacity gap that has hindered service delivery at the […] The post CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 hour ago Kenya announce six Fan Zones in Nairobi ahead of Sunday’s TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 fixture against Zambia

Kenya announce six Fan Zones in Nairobi ahead of Sunday’s TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 fixture against Zambia  cafonline.com

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2 h. ago Kenya Met issues heavy rainfall advisory with risk of flashfloods

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain advisory with potential flash floods to hit parts of Kenya including Lake Victoria, Rift Valley from Sunday. According to the advisory, rainfall pounding parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley and the Highlands West of Rift Valley will intensify to […] The post Kenya Met issues heavy rainfall advisory with risk of flashfloods appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 h. ago IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 16 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally removed Gloria Magoma Orwoba from the list of nominated women senators, replacing her with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. The change was confirmed in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus […] The post IEBC replaces expelled Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago Nairobi Hospital reverses price hike after insurers suspend services

"We assure all patients that services continue at previous rates," the hospital said, urging insured patients to check with their providers for service approval.

Economics

17 h. ago Noah Abich urges Kenya to beat Zambia for 2024 CHAN top spot

Noah Abich urges Kenya to beat Zambia for 2024 CHAN top spot  TribalFootball

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21 h. ago Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to exercise their oversight mandate with integrity and diligence, cautioning against using it to harass, blackmail, or extort governors. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Friday, Kindiki lauded devolution as […] The post Kindiki urges proactive oversight over Governor by MCAs devoid of harassment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Top 5 networks in Kenya where people spend the most time on calls

Top 5 networks in Kenya where people spend the most time on calls  Business Insider Africa

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22 h. ago PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi

Fresh artist renders have landed for the next phase of the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, giving the clearest look yet at how the campus will evolve into a modern, accessible and net-zero conference hub. At the heart of the plan is a new 1,600-seat Assembly Hall flanked by a visitors centre, a media centre and an expanded mix of meeting rooms. The upgrade aims to boost Nairobi’s in-person meeting capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants, a big step up for UNEA, UN-Habitat Assembly and other high-level forums that already call Gigiri home. The renders show low-rise, pavilion-style The post PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Board of Management of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which runs The Nairobi Hospital, has warned the public against dealing with political analyst Herman Manyora in any capacity. In a public notice dated July 4, 2025, the board said Manyora’s claim to the position of chairman was the product […] The post Nairobi Hospital Disowns Herman Manyora’s Claim to Chairmanship appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Tehran, Nairobi set $1b trade goal after joint committee meeting

Tehran, Nairobi set $1b trade goal after joint committee meeting  Tehran Times

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25 h. ago West Pokot tops happiness index as Nairobi, Nyamira rank among unhappiest

Nyamira was rated the least happy county, trailed by Kericho, Isiolo, Nairobi, and Bomet, which rounded out the bottom five.

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26 h. ago Kenya’s top legal database could move some content behind a paywall

Kenya’s top legal database could move some content behind a paywall  TechCabal

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27 h. ago MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is considering increasing troop deployment along the Kenya–Ethiopia border to curb insecurity in the volatile Todonyang area of Turkana County. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya met Turkana North MP Ekwom Nabuim at Defence Headquarters to discuss […] The post MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross-border attacks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar have rejected a proposed amendment to the Advocates Act that would give the President unilateral authority to confer the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel. In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo warned that the proposal threatens to […] The post Proposed law sparks backlash over President’s role in Senior Counsel awards appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said the country is open to hosting some Palestinian refugees from the war-torn Gaza Strip, provided the resettlement is supported by the Government of Israel. Muhoozi — who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son — said in a statement on Friday […] The post Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel-supported scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 -The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has questioned National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer, Kabale Arero, over allegations of favouring members of her ethnic community in staff recruitment at the expense of other marginalised groups. During a session chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, the Committee accused Arero […] The post MPs committee grills NLC CEO over alleged ethnic bias in employment appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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