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All of Africa Today - December 12, 2025

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No Evidence Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Hinted At Rejoining Government

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Four graphics with logos of different Facebook pages quote former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as saying he is ready to rejoin the government and work with president William Ruto. However, we found no evidence that he made such remarks.

MOH Vows Full Disclosure in Court to Defend Suspended Health Data Deal

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that it will present comprehensive evidence in court to defend the legality and safety of the Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, after the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the agreement's data-sharing component.

Raila Odinga Stadium It Is! Ruto Promises to Rename Talanta Stadium After Former PM

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, December 12, 2025 - President William Ruto has promised that the Talanta Stadium will be renamed to Raila Odinga International Stadium once it's complete.

Ruto Leads Tourism-Themed Jamhuri Day At Nyayo

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto is presiding over the country's 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium, where thousands of Kenyans have gathered to mark the anniversary of Kenya's transition into a republic on December 12, 1964.

'Unresolved Human Rights Abuses Risking Regional Stability'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to recommit to regional human rights obligations, even as Kenya's national human rights commission warns of delayed treaty reporting and a surge in socioeconomic rights violations fueling unrest across the country.

Explainer - Why Rhinos Are Ear-Notched - - and Why It Matters for Their Survival

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Every rhino in Kenya carries a unique story -- one that is told not through tags or collars, but through small, deliberate markings on its ears. These are called ear notches, and they play one of the most crucial roles in protecting one of the world's most endangered species.

No, Kenya's Standard Did Not Run 'Scramble for Tanzania's Minerals' Front Page Headline With George Soros

[Africa Check] No, Kenya's Standard did not run 'Scramble for Tanzania's minerals' front page headline with George Soros

Ruto Promises Transformed JKIA-Westlands Highway By January

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced a comprehensive rehabilitation and beautification project for the Mombasa Road-Uhuru Highway corridor covering the busy stretch between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and ABC Place in Westlands.

Ruto Promises Thika-Museum Hill Expressway in Ambitious Infrastructure Plan

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans to construct a new expressway linking Thika to Museum Hill in Nairobi, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve access to the capital.

Ruto Promises Framework for National Infrastructure Fund On Monday

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cabinet will on Monday consider and adopt the framework for the proposed National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a flagship instrument that President William Ruto says will anchor Kenya's future development by mobilising long-term investment, safeguarding privatisation proceeds, and reducing reliance on debt and taxation.

KCB Reaping Maximum Profits On the Pitch From Players' Confidence

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) assistant coach Paul Ogai believes they are becoming better game by game after a recent dry patch of results.

Sh3mn Counterfeit Alcohol Haul Seized in Narok As Nacada Smashes Major Syndicate

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- In a dramatic dawn raid, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) dismantled a sophisticated alcohol counterfeiting ring in Narok County, netting illicit drinks with an estimated street value of three million shillings.

KRA Appoints Two New Commissioners to Drive Strategy and Tax Research

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed two new commissioners to strengthen its technology operations and expand its tax policy and research capacity.

Kajiado Official Arrested After Demanding Bribe to Clear Sewer Line Repairs

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kajiado County Enforcement Officer accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe to clear repair works on a sewage line, in the latest operation targeting corruption in public service delivery.

Meet KDF's Elite Parachute Battalion Behind Jamhuri Day Parade

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Army's elite 20th Parachute Battalion (20 Para) took centre stage at Nyayo Stadium on Friday as President William Ruto presided over the Trooping of the Colours, the highlight of the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations.

7 Soldiers Linked Sh192mn Meth Saga Detained for 10 Days As Search Unearths Narcotics

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Mombasa court has ordered seven Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to be detained for 10 days to allow investigators to complete forensic examinations in a Sh192 million methamphetamine trafficking case that has shaken the security sector.

Kenyan Woman Hugs Tree for 72 Hours, Breaks Own Record

[DW] Truphena Muthoni has set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for three straight days.

No School Fee Hike in 2026, Govt Confirms

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parents can breathe a sigh of relief as the government confirmed on Thursday that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2026 academic year.

Managing Conflict Between Baboons and People - What's Worked - and What Hasn't

[The Conversation Africa] Conflict between humans and baboons can tear communities apart. Shirley C. Strum has studied wild olive baboons in Kenya for more than 50 years. In that time she's come to understand the species intimately. In this article she argues that humans have taken from nature (without asking) for too long. And that now it's time for us to rethink this relationship.

High Court Suspends $1.6bn Kenya-Us Health Cooperation Framework Over Data Privacy Concerns

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily stopping the implementation of a recently signed health cooperation framework between Kenya and the United States, marking the first major legal challenge to the pact unveiled on December 4.

Gachagua Flags Data Privacy Fears Over Kenya-Us Health Pact

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has questioned the safety of Kenyans' health records in the wake of the reported Sh208 billion Kenya-US health partnership.

All of Africa Today - December 11, 2025

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From Law to Lives Saved - How the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Bill Can Deliver Universal Health Coverage

[allAfrica] For women in labour across Kenya, reaching a health facility, finding skilled health workers, and affording care can be a matter of life and death. These challenges are not rare, but daily realities for many families.

Why Africa's GBV Epidemic Demands Root-and-Branch Reform

[allAfrica] "Usikimye." Do not be silent. The Swahili word has become a rallying cry among survivors in Kenya, who are tired of bearing shame that is not theirs.

Govt Unveils New Platforms to Spur Tourism Demand

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec - Kenya has introduced two new platforms aimed at boosting domestic and international tourism, including a Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport that allows travellers to document their visits to attractions across the country.

Dr. Hesbon Hansen - Why Kenya Must Approach the Kenya-US Health Data Framework With Both Confidence and Caution

[Capital FM] Operationalising the Health Cooperation Framework between the Government of Kenya and the United States -- in full compliance with Kenya's data protection architecture, including the Data Protection Act and the Health Act -- is not optional. It is sacrosanct. And this is precisely why the new cooperation framework, which provides for the transfer, sharing, and analysis of epidemiological and medical data, has triggered ethical and legal anxieties. It should. Questions of data sovereignty, ownership,

Mahama Urges Africa to Break Free From 'Rigged' Global Order and Industrialize

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to shift from exporting raw materials to producing high-value finished goods, calling for a new era of economic independence to match the political liberation achieved by earlier generations.

Ulinzi Stars Coach Ocholla Identifies Reason for Soldiers' Defeat to Kcb in Midweek League Encounter

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, December 12, 2025 - Ulinzi Stars head coach Stephen Ocholla has vowed to work on his team's weaknesses amidst their latest defeat in the Kenya Premier League.

Mahama Graces Jamhuru Day Celebration As Chief Guest

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama is the Chief Guest at this year's Jamhuri Day celebrations, joining thousands of Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium as the nation marks 62 years since attaining republic status on December 12, 1964.

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