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FAQs about TheOnlineKenyan Daily Brief:How many episodes does TheOnlineKenyan Daily Brief have?The podcast currently has 1,010 episodes available.
November 13, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 13, 2025 MorningIsiolo South MP Bidu Mohamed has passed away. Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome seeks to resume police recruitment to address officer shortages and bolster security for the 2027 elections. President Ruto commissioned affordable housing projects in Makueni, reaffirming his government's commitment to improving living standards, even as concerns rise over human trafficking victims engaging in online scams upon returning to Kenya. A court has ordered the removal of eucalyptus trees within 30 metres of water sources due to environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will continue his Mbeere North campaign tour despite alleged death threats. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
November 12, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 13, 2025 MidnightPresident Ruto is set to deliver the State of the Nation address next week, coinciding with the sad news of Isiolo South MP Bidu Mohamed's passing. On the education front, CS Ogamba clarified that 1.1 billion Kenyan Shillings in capitation were withheld from schools, not disbursed to "ghost schools." The Cabinet has approved a bill to end delays in county fund disbursement, while IG Kanja seeks to unfreeze police recruitment ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, a court ordered the removal of eucalyptus trees near water sources. The government is concerned about rescued Kenyans restarting online scams locally and has flagged a new "NYOTA" scam. Separately, cancer patients are pleading for government intervention over high costs and delays under the new SHA, and 44,000 minors will rejoin families as the state plans to shut private children's homes by 2032. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more6minPlay
November 12, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 12, 2025 NightThe government plans to close private children's homes by 2032, integrating 44,000 minors into families. In other news, the Cabinet approved a bill to end delays in county fund disbursements and waived 12.3 billion Kenyan Shillings in land loan interest for low-income settlers across 26 counties, while also setting aside public land for a new wildlife migration route near Nairobi National Park. The Education CS addressed withheld school funds, stating it was for verification, not "ghost schools." President Ruto will deliver the State of the Nation Address next week, while new guidelines to combat antibiotic resistance launched in Nairobi, alongside appeals from cancer patients for intervention on high treatment costs. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
November 12, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 12, 2025 EveningThe government plans to close private children's homes by 2032, moving 44,000 minors to family care. In other Cabinet news, a bill was approved to streamline county fund disbursements, and 12.3 billion shillings in land loan interest was waived for lower-income settlers in 26 counties. Education CS Ogamba clarified that 1.1 billion shillings for schools were withheld, not sent to "ghost schools." There's a new warning about a NYOTA scam as the second grant disbursement nears. New antibiotic guidelines were launched in Nairobi following a WHO warning, while cancer patients appeal for government help due to delays under the new SHA. President Ruto will deliver the State of the Nation Address next week. The government also approved land for a Nairobi National Park wildlife migration route and plans a new State corporation under NYS. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
November 12, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 12, 2025 MiddayPresident Ruto will deliver the State of the Nation Address next week while an AU reform panel presented proposals to him for the Luanda Summit. The Cabinet has approved waiving land loan interest totaling 12.3 billion Kenyan Shillings for settlers in 26 counties and a bill to streamline county fund disbursements. Other Cabinet decisions include approving the Nairobi National Park-Athi-Kapiti wildlife corridor project and the dualling of Kiambu Road. Kenya has also adopted an Infrastructure Pricing Framework to combat inflated project costs. Separately, a special police unit addressed a viral video involving activists, and the UN called for an independent investigation into post-election killings in Tanzania. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
November 12, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 12, 2025 MorningCancer patients are urging government intervention over delays and high costs under the new Social Health Authority. To combat inflated project costs, Kenya has adopted a new Infrastructure Pricing Framework. The Cabinet has approved the dualling of the Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road and established new embassies in Vatican City, Copenhagen, and Hanoi. In other news, a court has ordered the DCI and ODPP to explain the whereabouts of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, and former Governor Ferdinand Waititu now faces fresh incitement charges. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more6minPlay
November 11, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 12, 2025 MidnightCancer patients are urging government intervention over financial strain and delays under the new Social Health Authority, even as teachers and TSC agree to a SHA transition from December 1. The Cabinet has approved the dualling of Kiambu Road to ease congestion and a new Infrastructure Pricing Framework to curb inflated project costs. Separately, the High Court halted the recruitment of NLC commissioners, deeming it unconstitutional. The IMF warned Kenya over switching SGR loan repayments to Yuan as the government reversed its "free" gas cylinder pledge, now offering them at subsidized prices. President Ruto announced special forces deployment to Baragoi for disarmament, while Kenya is set to establish new embassies in Vatican City, Copenhagen, and Hanoi to boost diplomatic ties. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more6minPlay
November 11, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 11, 2025 NightThe High Court has nullified President Ruto's recruitment of NLC commissioners, safeguarding current officeholders. Meanwhile, the government revised its free gas cylinder promise to a subsidized pricing model. In economic news, the IMF cautioned Kenya and Ethiopia against using the yuan for loans. Teachers' unions have agreed to transition to the SHA medical cover from December 1. Parliament is also fast-tracking an Organ Donation Bill amid investigations into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more6minPlay
November 11, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 11, 2025 EveningThe High Court has halted the National Lands Commission recruitment, ruling President Ruto's process unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the government reversed its free gas cylinder pledge, now offering subsidised prices. The IMF cautioned Kenya and Ethiopia against converting dollar loan repayments to yuan. In health, teachers’ unions and TSC agreed to move to the Social Health Authority cover by December 1, as Parliament finalises the Organ Donation Bill amid Mediheal Hospital's organ trafficking probe. President Ruto also deployed special forces to Baragoi for disarmament. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
November 11, 2025Kenya News Brief - Nov 11, 2025 MiddayThe government has reversed its free gas cylinder promise, now offering them at subsidized prices, as President Ruto engaged with the UAE on trade and infrastructure expansion, including JKIA. Teachers' unions and TSC agreed on a SHA transition from December 1. Meanwhile, macadamia harvesting will be suspended from December 1 to February 15 for quality control. Parliament is finalizing the Organ Donation Bill amid investigations into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital, with a report expected in a month. KDF welcomed its first recruits, while Kenya Met predicts increased rainfall. In Malava, the DAP-K Deputy Party Leader endorsed the UDA candidate for the upcoming by-election, and Kenya advocated for global support for climate-resilient cities at COP30. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories....more5minPlay
FAQs about TheOnlineKenyan Daily Brief:How many episodes does TheOnlineKenyan Daily Brief have?The podcast currently has 1,010 episodes available.