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December 22, 2025, 3:16 am
All of Africa Today - December 19, 2025
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Kenya Eyes UAE's $1 Billion Ai Initiative to Boost Digital, Health and Agriculture Sectors
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya could be among the key beneficiaries of the United Arab Emirates' newly announced US$1 billion Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Development initiative, a move that aligns closely with Nairobi's ambitions to translate AI policy into large-scale implementation.
Nairobi Sounds Alarm Over Recruiters Luring Kenyans Into Russian War Effort
- [RFI] Kenya has pledged to crack down on overseas recruitment networks after hundreds of its citizens were lured to Russia with promises of work, only to be sent to military camps and, in some cases, the front line in Ukraine.
Africa Calls for Equitable Access to Long-Acting HIV Innovations At UNAIDS Meeting in Brazil
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries have renewed calls for equitable, affordable, and timely access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations, warning that scientific breakthroughs alone will not end the epidemic without deliberate action to close access and affordability gaps.
U.S. Warns Against Harassment of Officials After South Africa Detains Kenyan Visa Contractors
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has warned that it will not tolerate the harassment or public exposure of personal details of its officials abroad, condemning what it described as unacceptable actions by the South African government following a recent law enforcement operation in Johannesburg.
All of Africa Today - December 18, 2025
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Farmers Can Now Measure and Benefit From Fruit Tree Carbon Trade
- [IPS] Nairobi -- Farmers can now know and benefit from their contribution to climate change thanks to a formula that can be used to calculate the amount of carbon stored in fruit trees.
Social Media Posts Falsely Claim Impeachment Motion Tabled Against Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula
- [Africa Check] Social media posts falsely claim impeachment motion tabled against Kenya's national assembly speaker Wetang'ula
MPs Seek Power to Vet All Newspapers Under New Bill
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- MPs are seeking sweeping new powers that would require all newspapers published in the country to be submitted to Parliament, a proposal that has ignited fears of legislative overreach into media freedom.
Kenya's 'Singapore Dream' Takes Shape As Ruto Hands Over 4,500 Affordable Homes in Mukuru
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Thursday handed over keys to more than 4,500 beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Programme at New Mukuru in Nairobi, saying the project marks a major step in his pledge to transform Kenya into a "Singapore-status" country through modern, planned urban housing.
Kenya Safely Repatriates 18 Citizens From Russia Recruited to Fight Against Ukraine
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan government has successfully rescued and repatriated 18 of its citizens from the Russian Federation following distress calls linked to alleged recruitment into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has announced.
'Kenya Will Transition to First World, Confident Kindiki Says
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pushed back against critics who dismiss Kenya's ambition to attain first-world status, insisting the country is firmly on course to become a developed economy within the lifetime of the current generation.
Kindiki Says KWS Revenue Projected to Rise to Sh11bn As Conservation Reforms Pay Off
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said Kenya is reaping the benefits of a renewed focus on modern, technology-driven wildlife conservation, citing rising tourism numbers, improved revenue collection and declining human-wildlife conflict.
NTSA Flags Fraudulent SMS Traffic Fine Scheme Targeting Drivers
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the public have been advised to be on the lookout for fraudulent alerts demanding payment of alleged traffic violation fines through suspicious links, warning that the messages are part of a growing scam targeting motorists.
Man, Two Grandsons Killed After Tree Crashes On Home in Kisumu
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- Agoro Village in Kajulu, Kisumu County, has been thrown into deep mourning following a tragic incident in which a man and his two grandsons were killed after a tree uprooted by heavy rains and strong winds crashed onto their home.
Student Pilot Didn't Land On a Road By Mistake in South Sudan or Kenya - Viral Photo From Uganda
- [Africa Check] Student pilot didn't land on a road by mistake in South Sudan or Kenya - viral photo from Uganda
India Sees Africa As Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Future, Says Envoy to Kenya Adarsh Swaika
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- India sees Africa not just as a source of opportunity, but also as a strategic partner in shaping the world's future, India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, said on Thursday.
Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Using Religion to Deceive Voters
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday launched his sharpest attack yet on President William Ruto, accusing him of deceiving voters and presiding over what he described as "the greatest electoral fraud since independence," in remarks that deepen political fractures within the once-solid Mt Kenya voting bloc.
What Munyua's World Championships Win Means for Kenyan Darts
- [Capital FM] Kenya -- Kenya's darts superstar David Munyua hopes that his victory at the PDC Darts Championships will inspire many more people to take up the sport in the country - and in Africa.
Ngong Road Flyover to Offer More Than a Smooth Commute, Transforming Life in Dagoretti
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sharon Achieng', a teacher living in Ng'ando, Dagoretti South, says the new Ngong Road flyover represents more than just faster travel; it signals opportunity and growth for the entire neighbourhood.
Authorities Open Probe Into Multiple Suicide Deaths in Different Parts of the Country Reported This Week
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have reported a series of suspected suicide deaths in four counties, with investigations opened and post-mortem examinations pending, according to incident reports filed on Dec. 16, 2025.
Ruto Pushes MPs to Pass Sh5tn National Infrastructure Fund
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged Members of Parliament to pass the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, saying it will unlock up to Sh5 trillion needed to accelerate national development, particularly in marginalised regions.
Kenyan Court Restores Seed Freedom - Landmark Ruling Boost for Food Security and Sovereignty
- [IPS] Nairobi -- For years, smallholder farmers across Kenya have been engaged in a legal battle with the government over a law that criminalizes the practice of saving, sharing and exchanging indigenous seeds.
Why Elections in Kenya Are Won On Turnout, Not Ideas
- [Capital FM] Kenyan elections almost always produce the same disbelief.
Canon Expands Coral Restoration Programme Into East Africa
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Canon has extended its coral conservation programme into East Africa, partnering with Kenya's Oceans Alive Foundation in a move that links reef restoration to the long-term sustainability of coastal economies reliant on fisheries and marine tourism.
School Internet Costs Drop After Procurement Reforms
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's decision to open up procurement for school internet connectivity has led to a sharp decline in broadband costs, highlighting how competition-led reforms can deliver large-scale fiscal savings, according to a UNICEF-Giga report.
Kenya Hosts Regional Workshop to Combat Pharmaceutical Crime
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Regional law enforcement agencies have converged in Nairobi for a two day workshop aimed at strengthening the fight against pharmaceutical crime, a growing transnational threat that authorities say endangers public health and undermines legitimate supply chains across Africa.
What Next for KCB Forward Etemesi After Hattrick Against APs Bomet?
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) forward Kevin Etemesi has set his sights on the golden boot after scoring a treble against APS Bomet at the Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Why Gor Mahia Players Are Struggling Midway Through Kenya Premier League
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor concedes that a number of his players are sagging under the weight of mental and physical fatigue.
