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Martha Karua detained at Uganda airport; EAC principles questioned

The News

Senior Counsel Martha Karua was detained at Entebbe International Airport while travelling to defend opposition figures in Uganda's courts. The Standard editorial argues the incident and similar treatment of Kenyan lawyers in neighbouring EAC states undermine the bloc's stated principles, noting Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from other EAC members while its own advocates face restrictions.

Why it matters

Senior Counsel Martha Karua's detention at Uganda's airport for defending opposition figures raises urgent questions about rule of law and EAC principles affecting Kenyan lawyers.

4 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Martha Karua detained at Uganda airport; EAC principles questioned

    Senior Counsel Martha Karua was detained at Entebbe International Airport while travelling to defend opposition figures in Uganda's courts. The Standard editorial argues the incident and similar treatment of Kenyan lawyers in neighbouring EAC states undermine the bloc's stated principles, noting Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from other EAC members while its own advocates face restrictions.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Duale found in contempt over flouted court orders

    The article argues that Kenya faces a persistent struggle with "constitutions without constitutionalism"—where the Constitution and rule of law are ignored. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was found in contempt of court on June 22, 2026, for flouting orders that barred construction of the United States Ebola facility, continuing a pattern of government officials disregarding judicial decisions.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Parliament pushes for stricter oversight of Kenya's Sovereign Wealth Fund

    MPs are seeking tighter control over the proposed Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund, with the National Assembly's Finance and Planning Committee recommending that withdrawals require approval from both the Controller of Budget and Parliament to prevent unconstitutional withdrawals. The Fund will collect and invest government revenues from oil and mineral resources.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Duale avoids contempt charge over quarantine facility misunderstanding

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale evaded jail-time for contempt of court by claiming he "misunderstood" two court orders halting the construction of a quarantine facility for US Ebola patients in Laikipia.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Wreaths, barriers mark Gen Z protest anniversary

    Families and human rights defenders laid wreaths on Parliament Road in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax protests that brought the country to a standstill.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  6. 355 arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations

    At least 355 people were arrested across the country during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  7. High Court allows Sh7 trillion debt petition to proceed

    The High Court has declined to strike out a petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debt, clearing the way for a full hearing and dealing a setback to President William Ruto's administration.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  8. Interior CS's 'normal day' claim undermined by Nairobi roadblocks

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen declared Thursday would be "a normal business and school day," but Nairobi experienced significant police roadblocks during Gen Z anniversary protests, contradicting his assertion.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  9. Parliament summons CS Wahome over stalled housing projects

    Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Brookside strengthens partnership with hospitality sector for growth

    Milk processor Brookside is expanding its market presence in the hospitality industry through strengthened partnerships with the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers, leveraging new product innovations and its national distribution footprint to grow its share of the hotel, restaurant and catering market.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. KWS officer found dead in Nakuru with six gunshot wounds

    A Kenya Wildlife Service officer, Corporal Leonard Odero, was found dead in Nakuru with gunshot wounds to his head, mouth, chest, upper left arm, and left palm; authorities suspect suicide, and DCI recovered six spent cartridges and a five-page suicide note at the scene.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Hamilton credits neck injury for Ferrari debut season struggles

    Lewis Hamilton revealed he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut Ferrari season, crashing hard at Circuit de Catalunya in January 2025 and compressing a disc that affected a nerve. He said the injury left him in pain for three months, requiring daily physiotherapy, chiropractic care, painkillers, and injections.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

World & Region

  1. Paris bans public alcohol consumption during record heatwave

    French authorities banned public alcohol consumption and takeaway alcohol sales in Paris from Friday, citing hospital saturation during a record-breaking heatwave. The ban applies to streets and public places on weekends, though permitted restaurant and bar areas are exempt.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Twin earthquakes kill at least 188 in Venezuela

    Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people and injuring 1,520, with residents searching for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. Editorial questions Maraga-Matiang'i political alliance messaging

    An opinion piece in The Standard cautions that Chief Justice emeritus David Maraga's meeting with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i sends problematic signals to Kenyans seeking transformative leadership ahead of 2027, arguing that political alliances with figures tied to Kenya's troubled past undermine hopes for genuine change.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Kenyans fighting for Russia made fateful deal

    An opinion piece warns that Kenyans who signed up to fight for Russia in foreign wars made a Faustian bargain that rarely ends well, comparing the arrangement to a devil's deal in classical literature.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Blaming parents alone for school indiscipline is incomplete

    An opinion piece argues that while families play a key role in children's socialization and values, attributing student indiscipline solely to parental abdication of duty ignores other institutions and agents that shape young people's behavior.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

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