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Thursday, 25 June 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Politics

  1. Ruto faces online backlash for attacking Standard Media Group

    President William Ruto came under intense online backlash after attacking the integrity of The Standard Media Group.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Gen Z anniversary protests spark police, officials' conflicting statements

    Plans for Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi were marked by conflicting statements from police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received formal notification of the planned demonstrations and warned that any gathering without prior notice would be illegal, while traders appealed for peace.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Rights activists arrested ahead of June 25 commemorations

    Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested activist Bob Njagi, chairman of the Free Kenya Movement, over allegations of planning and inciting demonstrations linked to June 25 commemorations. Several activists have reportedly been targeted by security agencies ahead of the anniversary events.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Counties urged to align Finance Bills with national Finance Act 2026

    The National Taxpayers Association is urging Kenya's 47 county governments to go slow on fees and levies as they finalise their Finance Bills, to avoid negating the national gains of the Finance Act 2026. NTA chief executive Patrick Nyangweso said counties should instead enhance own source revenue by investing in production through national government projects, as Kenyans are already operating in a strained fiscal environment.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Maritime stakeholders urge Kenya to expand marine insurance adoption

    Industry experts warn that businesses are exposing themselves to significant financial losses by failing to adequately insure cargo through global supply chains, with Kenya importing goods worth more than Sh2.7 trillion annually despite relatively low marine insurance penetration. The Port of Mombasa handles millions of tonnes of cargo annually but movement of goods remains vulnerable to vessel collisions, fires, explosions, piracy, and weather disruptions, with a single incident potentially resulting in losses running into millions.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Murang'a town expands with colleges, security, property investment

    Murang'a town's population, now over 50,000, is growing as colleges including Kiharu Technical College and Murang'a University of Technology attract students who rent locally, spurring property development and business growth. Enhanced security and improved policing have enabled the expansion, with the county commissioner crediting these factors alongside institutional presence.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Gen Z protesters killed during 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations

    Two years after Gen Z-led peaceful demonstrations against Kenya's Finance Bill 2024, at least 60 young lives were lost in what became one of the bloodiest chapters in Kenya's modern history.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Abductees detail torture by state operatives in Kenya

    Peter Muteti and others were abducted by hooded men after participating in the June 2024 Gen Z protests. The abductees report being tortured during their detention by state operatives.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Logistics bottlenecks continue hindering African trade despite AfCFTA

    A major logistical gap in Africa has continued to hinder intra-African trade even with the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area, with cargo from Kenya to Ghana taking between 45 and 60 days compared to five or six days for shipments to Dubai.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Bill Gates testifies Epstein attempted blackmail over affairs

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates told the US House Oversight Committee that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to "blackmail" him over extramarital affairs to keep him in Epstein's orbit. Gates said he was not successfully blackmailed but that Epstein's communications indicated he was considering exploiting knowledge of Gates's affairs.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Gaza flotilla activists describe abuse during Israeli detention

    Pro-Palestinian activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have recounted allegations of abuse, including cracked bones, humiliation, and sexual assault, by Israeli authorities during detention last month. More than 430 activists from around the world were detained when Israeli speedboats intercepted the flotilla, prompting investigations by France, Italy, and Australia, though Israeli authorities deny the allegations.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. Leadership failure and institutional collapse: a Khaldunian analysis

    An opinion piece argues that institutional collapse stems not from external shocks or intelligence failures but from internal ossification—a weakening of asabiyyah (group solidarity) as leadership becomes rigid and disconnects from the community, mistaking compliance for stability.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. AI advancement will draw humanity closer to God

    An opinion piece argues that despite fears AI will lead to secularism, the technology's advancement will ultimately awaken human consciousness and draw people closer to God. The author contends that AI represents a profound cognitive evolution distinct from past industrial revolutions, and when grounded in moral reflection, can solve humanity's pressing problems.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. KRA launches body cameras to modernise customs administration

    Kenya Revenue Authority has launched a Body-Worn Camera system for its Customs and Border Control Department to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in border management.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Advocate calls for CJ action against court impunity

    An advocate writes that a Nairobi law court denied bond in a criminal case despite the State not objecting, breaching constitutional requirements; the advocate describes subsequent interference by a court clerk, including a forged letter purporting to remove the advocate from the case, and calls on the Chief Justice to protect advocates and halt the impunity.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

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