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Hurumende yapa US$240 000 yemabhezari kuvadzidzi vezvekurima
Muchaneta Chimuka HURUMENDE yakaparura chirongwa chichaita kuti vadzidzi vakawanda vanobva kumhuri dzinotambura vapihwe mabhezari ekuita zvidzidzo zvakatsaukana-tsaukana zvekurima mumakoreji. Vachitaura pakuparurwa kweZimbabwe Agricultural Society Scholarship Programme muHarare svondo rapera, mutevedzeri… The post Hurumende yapa US$240 000 yemabhezari kuvadzidzi vezvekurima appeared first on herald.
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Kenya, U.S. discuss police training, counter-terrorism cooperation
Topics covered included curriculum development, use of technology in training, border security, bomb disposal, and investigations into drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering.
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Spirit Praise yoronga kutsikisa ipapo ipapo nevatsigiri
Zimpapers Entertainment Hub VANHU vanofarira musambo wechitendero vachave nenguva inofadza pazororo rino sezvo chikwata cheSpirit Praise Worship Team chiri kugadzirira kutsikisa dambarefu rinonzi “Receive Our Praise” ipapo ipapo panenge paine… The post Spirit Praise yoronga kutsikisa ipapo ipapo nevatsigiri appeared first on herald.
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EACC blocks Sh6.1 billion NYS payment over alleged fictitious contracts
The officials fraudulently signed the documents despite knowing that no deliveries had been made to the central or mother units at NYS, no inspections were conducted, and no goods were distributed to sub-units.
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Rapinoe Slams US’s Slogan For 2026 World Cup
Former star of the United States women’s national soccer team Megan Rapinoe has criticized the country’s campaign slogan for the 2026 World Cup. The former U.S. women’s national team star said she was put off by the phrase “Never Chase Reality,” arguing that it carries unintended and negative implications about the team’s self-belief. Speaking on [...] The post Rapinoe Slams US’s Slogan For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ruto hosts marginalised groups to mark World Minority Rights Day
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the day reaffirms the government’s renewed efforts to ensure no community is left behind.
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Man with mental illness killed after straying into wrong homestead in Nyamira
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Police in Nyamira County are investigating the killing of a man with a history of mental illness who was attacked after mistakenly wandering into another homestead. Police said the incident was reported on December 16 at about 10 a.m. by a village elder from Karatini village, who said he discovered […]
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Zimbabwe treasury chief freezes tax bands as Finance Ministry bets on single-digit inflation
Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s Treasury chief, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has frozen tax bands for the 2026 fiscal year, pinning the decision on a projected “downward trend” in inflation that he expects… The post Zimbabwe treasury chief freezes tax bands as Finance Ministry bets on single-digit inflation appeared first on herald.
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Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube repeals controversial cash ATM withdrawal tax after public outcry
Business Reporter In a major policy change during a marathon parliamentary session that concluded in the early hours of Wednesday, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube,… The post Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube repeals controversial cash ATM withdrawal tax after public outcry appeared first on herald.
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Police probe multiple murder incidents across four counties
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Detectives are investigating a series of suspected murder cases reported across several counties this week with bodies discovered in rivers, forests, roadsides and villages, some bearing signs of extreme violence. In Kisumu County, officers are probing the discovery of a decaying, headless body found floating in River Chemelil within the […]
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Alonso Fighting To Keep His Job –Tote
Former Real Madrid forward Tote believes manager Xabi Alonso is fighting to keep his job at the club. In a chat with Radio Marca, Tote stated that the decision to sack the former Bayer Leverkusen manager has been concluded already. “I have the feeling that Xabi’s time is up, because there’s no confidence in him [...] The post Alonso Fighting To Keep His Job –Tote appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Developer Lazizi Opposes Withdrawal of Ritz-Carlton, Maasai Mara Case
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – Developer Lazizi Mara Limited has formally objected to the withdrawal of a high-profile environmental petition challenging the development of the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara. Mara Limited urges the Environment and Land Court to interrogate the withdrawal in the public interest. The petition, filed earlier this year, raised […]
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Ighalo: Osimhen Should Be New Super Eagles Captain
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo believed Victor Osimhen should be named new captain of the team, reports Completesports.com. Former captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong recently announced his retirement from international football. Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been widely tipped to take up the role. Ighalo Backs Osimhen For Super Eagles Captaincy Ighalo however said [...] The post Ighalo: Osimhen Should Be New Super Eagles Captain appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Police boost highway patrol fleet ahead of festive season
Peter Matika POLICE have strengthened the recently launched National Highway Patrol Unit with the release of three more rebranded Ford Everest vehicles, bringing the total number of vehicles assigned to… The post Police boost highway patrol fleet ahead of festive season appeared first on herald.
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Two killed as fire razes dozens of homes in Nairobi’s Kibera slum
The incident was reported by the area chief, through the chief controller, prompting an emergency response by officers from the Nairobi Region, Kilimani Sub-County, and Kibra Police Station, including regional and sub-county orderly officers and duty officers from Capitol Hill and Kibra.
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Two killed after mining shaft collapse in Migori County
Police officers who visited the scene established that the shaft gave way suddenly, trapping the workers.
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Kenya hosts regional workshop to combat pharmaceutical crime
Opening the workshop, Ibrahim Jillo, director of the National Central Bureau at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) warned that the trade in falsified and illicit medicines is increasingly sophisticated and heavily networked across borders.
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EACC roots for stronger global cooperation to recover stolen assets
The EACC CEO cited the commission’s cooperation with institutions such as the International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre and the Basel Institute on Governance’s International Centre for Asset Recovery, saying the partnerships had been instrumental in helping Kenya recover significant assets in concluded corruption cases.
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KMPDU rejects proposed time-based restrictions on insurance claim pre-authorisations by public hospitals’ doctors, says move impractical
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale indicating that the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Digital Health Agency (DHA) could be directed to reprogram insurance systems to block pre-authorisations issued by public sector doctors during official duty hours, allowing such approvals only outside the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. window.
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“We Want a Strong ODM” – Ruto Opens Door to New Power-Sharing Deal With ODM
President William Ruto has reiterated his readiness to work with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in future governance arrangements, opening the door to a possible political pact ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to residents of Migori County on Wednesday, December 17, during the 5th Piny Luo Festival, President Ruto said he is willing to enter a fresh political agreement with ODM if the party remains united, organised, and politically strong. The president said his long-term vision is to form a broad-based government after the 2027 polls through an agreement with ODM, but emphasised that such cooperation would depend The post “We Want a Strong ODM” – Ruto Opens Door to New Power-Sharing Deal With ODM appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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KJSEA Results 2025: How to Check Your Grade 10 Senior School Placement
Learners transitioning to Senior Secondary Schools will be able to access their Grade 10 placements by Friday, December 19 following the release of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results. Speaking on Wednesday, December 17, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced the placements apply to learners transitioning to Grade 10 in 2026 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. According to the PS, candidates will be able to check the senior schools where they have been placed by sending an SMS with their KNEC assessment number to 22263. During the release of the KJSEA results last week, Education Cabinet The post KJSEA Results 2025: How to Check Your Grade 10 Senior School Placement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Police, KDF Deployed as Murkomen Rolls Out Nationwide Festive Season Security Plan
The government has assured Kenyans of heightened security across the country as the nation heads into the festive season, a period typically marked by increased travel, social activities, and a surge in both domestic and international tourism. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the country’s overall security situation remains calm and stable, but cautioned that the festive period has historically recorded isolated spikes in criminal activity and traffic violations. To safeguard lives and property, CS Murkomen said the government has activated the National Multi-Agency Command Centre to coordinate surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response operations before, during, and after the The post Police, KDF Deployed as Murkomen Rolls Out Nationwide Festive Season Security Plan appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Kuria Pledges Support for Raila Odinga’s Former Bodyguard in Launching VIP Security Firm
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has pledged to support Morris Ogeta, a longtime aide and former bodyguard to the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, in setting up a professional VIP protection and training company. Speaking at Ogeta’s home in Uyoma, Siaya County, Kuria said the initiative aims to help Ogeta transition into entrepreneurship while creating a platform for him to pass on his extensive security experience to others. Kuria described Ogeta as a highly skilled and disciplined professional whose expertise should be institutionalised through a formal business, rather than remaining limited to individual assignments. “I think Morris should The post Kuria Pledges Support for Raila Odinga’s Former Bodyguard in Launching VIP Security Firm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Govt Warns Kenyan Youth After Rescuing 18 Citizens from Russia–Ukraine War
The government has successfully rescued and repatriated 18 citizens who were stranded in the Russian Federation after recruiters illegally enlisted them to fight in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has announced. In an official update, Mudavadi said the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs secured the safe return of the Kenyans through swift diplomatic and consular interventions coordinated by Kenya’s mission in Moscow. The operation targeted Kenyans who had fallen victim to recruitment networks linked to the Russian military. “The Government affirms that through these interventions, 18 Kenyan The post Govt Warns Kenyan Youth After Rescuing 18 Citizens from Russia–Ukraine War appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Cabinet Greenlights Next-Gen Driving Licenses With Digital Features and Driver Points System
The Cabinet has approved the rollout of second-generation smart driving licenses as part of efforts to modernize Kenya’s transport system and enhance road safety. In a cabinet dispatch released on Monday, December 15, authorities said the new licenses will be issued through a public–private partnership (PPP), integrating advanced features such as an instant fines system, a mobile license wallet, and driver merit and demerit points. “Through innovative financing, Cabinet approved the rollout of Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences under a public–private partnership, integrating smart licences with an instant fines system, mobile licence wallet and driver merit and demerit points to enhance The post Cabinet Greenlights Next-Gen Driving Licenses With Digital Features and Driver Points System appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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AFCON: heritage, legends and intrigues of the upcoming tournament
Africa’s biggest football event is approaching – the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent. AFCON has a rich heritage and consistently high intrigue. The pressure from the stands, the cheering of the fans and the passion with which the players perform on the pitch make the matches special. In this article, bookmaker AfroPari looks back at important moments in history and shares its expectations The post AFCON: heritage, legends and intrigues of the upcoming tournament appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Alarm as 126 Criminal Gangs Identified in Nairobi After Intelligence Mapping
At least 126 organised criminal gangs are currently operating within Nairobi, authorities have revealed, following an extensive intelligence-led mapping exercise aimed at dismantling insecurity networks in the capital. Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo said security agencies uncovered the gangs through a targeted programme focusing on organised crime and emerging security threats across the city. Speaking on Radio Generation, Kitiyo said authorities have already moved beyond intelligence gathering and are now actively enforcing the law, with arrests ongoing in various parts of Nairobi. “When it comes to organised crime, these are criminals who use all manner of tricks and ways to The post Alarm as 126 Criminal Gangs Identified in Nairobi After Intelligence Mapping appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Matiang’i, Natembeya Discuss Kenya’s Governance Challenges and Economic Recovery
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i held a strategic meeting with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Wednesday, December 17, reinforcing their partnership within the United Opposition. In a subsequent press statement after the talks, Matiang’i indicated that the two leaders had reaffirmed their friendship and their good working relations, citing their joint quest for accountable leadership in Kenya. “We reaffirmed our friendship and strong working relationship within the United Opposition as we continue to pursue our vision to restore good leadership and fix the problems facing our country,” Matiang’i stated. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary said other issues that The post Matiang’i, Natembeya Discuss Kenya’s Governance Challenges and Economic Recovery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Motorists Advised to Use Alternative Routes as Holiday Traffic Surges
The Ministry of Interior has urged motorists to plan their travel carefully as traffic volumes surge during the festive season, particularly on major highways connecting Nairobi to the Central, Western, and Nyanza regions. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 17, the ministry advised travelers to prepare in advance, remain flexible with travel schedules, and consider alternative routes to avoid congestion. “Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, adjust travel schedules while en route, and make use of alternative routes where necessary to avoid congestion,” the statement read. The ministry highlighted specific alternative routes to facilitate safer and The post Motorists Advised to Use Alternative Routes as Holiday Traffic Surges appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Kenya Moves to Build Commercial Satellite Launch Facility Near Malindi
Kenya has officially kicked off plans to develop a commercial spaceport, with the National Treasury issuing Terms of Reference for the procurement of transaction advisory services for the ambitious project. Led by the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), the initiative aims to establish a satellite launch facility near Kipini, located along Kenya’s coastline between Malindi and Lamu. As stated in the document made public on December 16, 2025, the government is looking to recruit a skilled transaction advisor who is capable of analyzing the technical, financial, legal, environmental, and social feasibility of the construction of the spaceport based on a PPP The post Kenya Moves to Build Commercial Satellite Launch Facility Near Malindi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Gachagua accuses Ruto of using religion to deceive voters
Gachagua who now leads Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) accused Ruto of using religion and populist theatrics to win over voters before abandoning those commitments once in office.
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Lawyer Wanyama seeks probe into LSK ERP tender over conflict-of-interest claims, irregular procurement
According to Wanyama, a member of the LSK Council has alleged that ABNO Softwares International was initially awarded the contract at Sh 4 million as the lowest bidder, before the decision was canceled and the tender re-awarded to the same firm at Sh 24 million, a 20 million rise from the earlier bid.
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Kenyan environmentalist seeks to drop lawsuit against Ritz-Carlton Safari Lodge in Maasai Mara
However, Lazizi Mara Limited, the third respondent, opposed the request to withdraw the case without consequences, urging the court to sanction the petitioner for what it said was reputational damage caused by six months of adverse publicity following the filing of the petition.
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Gachagua accuses Ruto of buying church support through hefty offerings and donations
Once Ruto’s key political partner, Gachagua was impeached by Parliament in October 2024 after 281 lawmakers voted in favour of a motion citing 11 charges, including corruption.
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Kitui Assistant Chief arrested over neglect of duty over issuance of burial permit
NAIROBI, Kenya,Dec 18 — Police have arrested an assistant chief in Kitui County on charges of neglecting official duty after investigators found he issued a burial permit without the legally required medical documentation. Detectives from Tseikuru Sub-County apprehended the Assistant Chief of Kamuthanga Sub-Location, following reports that he authorized a burial before obtaining a medical […]
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Narok senator warns against prolonging,reviving Ritz-Carlton case after petitioner moves to withdraw
The Senator pointed out that Maasai Mara is Narok's heritage, adding that they are "fully capable of protecting it."
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