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The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos DOJ Drops Maxwell Transcripts and Epstein Files —300 Pages of Secrets Revealed The Justice Department on Friday released transcripts and audio files of two days of interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell, conducted last month at her federal prison. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche led the sessions, which covered Maxwell’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and her knowledge of figures linked to him. Officials also provided the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with an initial set of records tied to Epstein. The files, described by the panel as numbering in the thousands of pages, included more than 300 pages from Maxwell’s interviews. The release followed a subpoena approved in July after bipartisan pressure for access to the so-called “Epstein Files.” Committee Chair James Comer said the volume of material delayed the handover beyond the committee’s initial deadline set for earlier that week.   Democrats on the commi...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Why Global Agency Has Upgraded Kenya’s Credit Rating to ‘B’ Global credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing a significant reduction in near-term external liquidity risks. The agency, in a report on Friday, August 22, also reaffirmed the country’s outlook as ‘stable’, reflecting confidence in Kenya’s ability to manage its fiscal and external obligations despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures. According to S&P’s statement, robust export performance—particularly in horticulture, tea, and minerals—combined with strong inflows of diaspora remittances, have bolstered the country’s foreign exchange reserves. As of mid-2025, Kenya’s forex reserves stood at approximately $7.5 billion, equivalent to over 4 months of import cover, a key buffer against external shocks. These developments have eased pressures associated with the country’s persi...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Why Govt Plans to Move Kenya National Archives From Nairobi CBD The government has announced plans to relocate the Kenya National Archives from its iconic building in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The Kenya National Archives, situated at the edge of the CBD in downtown Nairobi along Moi Avenue next to Ambassadeur Hotel, has long been more than a repository of the country’s heritage. It is a major city landmark and a beloved meeting point for many Kenyans in the capital. However, this is set to change as plans to move the Archives out of the Nairobi CBD begin to take shape. Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo and Permanent Secretary Ummi Bashir revealed the plans during an event on Thursday, August 21, where the United Kingdom handed over more than 300,000 digitized colonial-era files to Kenya. These documents, once kept secret during British colonial rule, represent a significan...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Trump Deploys US Warships Carrying Over 2,000 Marines Toward Venezuela WASHINGTON — The United States has ordered three Navy destroyers to the Caribbean as part of an operation targeting Latin American drug cartels, according to defense officials. The USS Gravely, USS Sampson, and USS Jason Dunham are expected to reach waters near Venezuela within days. Two officials familiar with the move, who requested anonymity, said the mission could involve as many as 4,000 personnel, including more than 2,000 Marines and sailors. Supporting assets include P-8 reconnaissance aircraft, at least one submarine, and other naval vessels. A Pentagon official confirmed the ships will operate in international waters and that the mission, planned to last several months, will focus on intelligence collection and counter-narcotics operations. Trump Administration’s Policy and Rationale President Donald Trump has pushed for greater use of U.S. milita...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Advises African Presidents on How to Create Wealth and More Jobs President William Ruto has advised African Presidents to engage in intra-continental trade to generate more opportunities for their citizens. Ruto made these remarks during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Plenary Session 2. He stated that Africa’s path to economic transformation faces significant challenges, which all leaders recognise. He pointed out that less than 18% of Africa’s exports are traded within the continent, compared to over 60% in both Europe and Asia, according to UNCTAD. The challenge before us is not about knowing what needs to be done, but whether we have the courage and urgency to do it. Africa must trade more with itself to unlock the vast potential of our markets, open rivers of opportunity for our people, create wealth, and drive inclusive prosperity. Ruto Calls for Investments in Agricultu...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos SHA Breaks Silence on List Showing Payouts to Facilities The Social Health Authority ( SHA ) has clarified a list circulating on social media that shows health facilities that received cash in July 2025. In a statement on August 20, SHA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Mercy Mwangangi said SHA disbursed Ksh3.4 billion to health facilities across the country to settle claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Mwangangi said the funds will cover inpatient care, drug and substance abuse treatment, mental wellness, critical care, and surgical procedures. Further, Mwangangi stated that an additional Ksh1.09 billion has been disbursed from the Primary Health Care Fund, and an additional Ksh1.7 billion. The Funds will be used in processing for dialysis, oncology and surgical claims. An updated list of disbursements will be published on the SHA website in due course. Response to Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital Fund Claims ...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Moses Kuria Breaks Silence on Why He Resigned as Ruto’s Advisor Former Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has broken his silence on the reasons behind his resignation as President William Ruto ’s advisor. Speaking on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Kuria clarified that he had not been fired but had voluntarily resigned due to the Saba Saba events, which he said had deeply unsettled him. “I resigned because Saba Saba shattered me—shattered me totally. I was actually outside the country on a flight, and since there was internet onboard, I was coordinating through WhatsApp. I would get information from wonderful people in Ruiru, Thika, and other places, and then coordinate with security agencies,” said Kuria. Moses Kuria Denies Being Fired Kuria explained that the events compelled him to engage with both opposition and government figures in an attempt to understand why there was chaos during Saba Saba. Also Read:  Moses Kuria O...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Education CS Addresses University Fees Confusion as First Years Admission Kicks Off Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has addressed the confusion surrounding the fee structure for first-year university students, despite the government announcing a 15% to 40% reduction in tuition fees. Speaking to the media on Monday, August 18, 2025, Ogamba assured students and parents that his ministry had finalized the rollout of the revised fee structure and shared the necessary data with universities for implementation. “On Friday, August 15, 2025, the data was finalized. This is the time when the uploading of that data started, and perhaps in some universities, the process has not yet been completed. That is probably where the confusion arises, as students are saying they are not seeing the changes reflected on their specific institution portals,” Ogamba explained. CS Ogamba Assures Immediate Implementation of Revised Fees Structu...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenya Met Lists Counties Set to Receive Rainfall Over the Next 7 Days The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has published a seven-day weather outlook for the period between 19 th and 25 th August. In the Forecast published on August 18, Kenya Met said rainfall is expected in several parts of the country, especially the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley and North-western Kenya. However, rainfall intensities and spatial coverage are likely to reduce as the forecast period progresses. Intermittent cold and cloudy conditions are likely to occur over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Rift Valley. Daytime (maximum) average temperatures of more than 30°C are expected in much of North-eastern Kenya. Minimum average temperatures are expected to be less than 10°C in some parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley and in the vicin...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos How Kenya’s M-PESA and India’s UPI Are Reshaping Financial Inclusion Across the Global South When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Ksh322 billion Line of Credit to Kenya in December 2023, the move looked at first like a familiar gesture of development finance. But it marked something more: a broader shift in India’s Africa engagement, away from concessional loans—over Ksh1.5 trillion were extended between 2003 and 2022—toward collaborative partnerships grounded in innovation, infrastructure, and sovereignty. In this framing, Kenya is not an active partner, working with India to build interoperable digital and financial systems designed to serve the everyday lives of citizens across the Global South. This emphasis on partnership has historical roots. From the days of the Bandung Conference in 1955 and the Non-Aligned Movement, India and Africa shared the language of anti-colonial solidarity, South–South cooperatio...