The Standard's editorial welcomes a High Court ruling ordering President William Ruto to reconstitute his cabinet to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule, arguing that the President should set an example by demonstrating fidelity to the Constitution and that gender inclusion promotes better governance.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial welcomes a High Court ruling ordering President William Ruto to reconstitute his cabinet to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule, arguing that the President should set an example by demonstrating fidelity to the Constitution and that gender inclusion promotes better governance.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, once seen as a reformer, is now under siege in a bitter dispute with the National Police Service Commission while facing mounting public pressure over alleged abuses.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated that Kenya has moved beyond the era of abductions, asserting that such incidents occurred only under the previous regime, not under President Ruto's administration.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has struck a blow to President William Ruto by declaring his Cabinet illegal and full of rejects not fit for office.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Government Administration Officers and other civil servants would receive a security risk allowance and significantly higher basic salaries if the proposed 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement is approved, with increases ranging from Sh6,990 to Sh55,364 across salary bands.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega County Assembly has approved the Kakamega County Finance Bill, 2026, which introduces tax and revenue measures aimed at raising Sh2.2 billion in own-source revenue during the 2026/2027 financial year and establishes the legal framework for collecting county taxes, fees, charges and levies.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Attorney General's office has defended former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu's illegal cancellation of War Memorial Hospital's lease renewal, arguing he acted with good intentions despite lacking legal authority. The hospital, situated on 25 acres in Milimani, Nakuru, was closed by the County Government on January 23, 2024.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Defence and Foreign Relations Committee plans to push for changes to the Defence Cooperation Agreement with the UK during its 2026 review, seeking to remove legal protections that allow British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) personnel to avoid Kenyan scrutiny. The committee wants revised provisions requiring British troops to cooperate with parliamentary inquiries, judicial proceedings and criminal investigations.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly is considering a proposed Access to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which would establish a comprehensive legal framework for classifying, protecting, reviewing, and declassifying sensitive government information. The Bill seeks to balance Kenyans' constitutional right to access public information with the need to safeguard national security.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the inaugural meeting of an Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response, assuring Kenyans that the government has mobilised all ministries, departments, agencies and State organs to respond to anticipated above-normal rainfall expected between October and December and to prevent flooding, landslides and disruptions to services.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government is considering constructing a new runway at Wilson Airport instead of demolishing buildings that have encroached on the facility's airspace.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja, once seen as a reformer, is under siege in a bitter dispute with the National Police Service Commission while facing growing public pressure over alleged police abuses.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated that Kenya has moved beyond the era of abductions, declaring that abductions only occurred in the previous regime and not under President Ruto's administration. The statement comes as families continue searching for missing relatives.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has struck a blow to President William Ruto by declaring his Cabinet illegal and full of individuals not fit for office.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A proposed 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement would give National Government Administration Officers a security risk allowance and increase civil servants' basic salaries, with the lowest earners rising from Sh21,700 to Sh28,690 and the highest from Sh396,130 to Sh451,494.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over unauthorised expenditure of Sh742 million in the 2024/2025 financial year, after expenses exceeded the approved Sh4.7 billion budget to reach Sh5.4 billion.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public servants previously had immunity in compensation cases even when they lost, as they were not personally held liable. A court development has now changed this protection for mischievous officials.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Civil society organizations are urging the government to rally African nations to form a borrowers' alliance to negotiate lower interest rates from multilateral lenders and support President Ruto's campaign to restructure the global financial architecture. The lobby bodies argue that negotiating as a bloc would ensure fairer treatment and that the current isolation of individual countries seeking loans is a weakness.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court declared two sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional: one that empowered an administrative body to block websites without court approval, and another that criminalised communication likely to cause suicide. Justice Patricia Nyaundi ruled that the website-blocking provision unlawfully restricted constitutional freedoms and invited arbitrary enforcement.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the DCP party will become a dominant force in Nairobi politics, claiming it will secure a majority of the 17 parliamentary seats and 62 of 85 County Assembly seats in the 2027 election, while predicting ODM will lose all parliamentary representation in the city.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, the current Kimilili MP, has endorsed Patrick Wandili, a former county chief officer and educationist, to succeed him in the 2027 parliamentary contest as Barasa eyes the Bungoma County governorship.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Political activist Morara Kebaso, who has previously critiqued the Jubilee government and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has publicly declared support for the party and Fred Matiangi's presidential bid while seeking the Borabu MP seat in 2027. Kebaso said he has "found his way back," describing the shift as moving from being lost, and has set aside his Inject Party to urge youths to join Jubilee.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Mugirango West MP Vincent Kemosi accused President William Ruto of short-changing him, saying he was promised a Cabinet Secretary or Principal Secretary position but was appointed Kenya's ambassador to Ghana instead, which he called an insult.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Italian Ambassador Vicenzo Del Monaco signed a Letter of Intent on Thursday giving the two countries' Interior ministries and police authorities a framework for cooperation in tackling crime, with designated contact points to support planning and sharing of strategic cooperation initiatives.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court at Meru has issued warrants of arrest against three Isiolo County Government officials—County Secretary Dade Boru, Finance Chief Officer Habiba Galgalo, and Finance Executive Committee Member Lucy Kagwiria—for contempt of court over failure to pay Sh236,199 owed to law firm Mbogo and Muriuki, with each facing six months in prison.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority is facing public scrutiny after a lawyer raised allegations on social media that motorists are being directed to pay government traffic fines into private bank accounts.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Cabinet has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe payroll fraud across Kenya's public service. A sample audit of 12 out of 53 state departments revealed suspected payroll irregularities totaling Ksh.6.2 billion, highlighting systemic weaknesses in payroll management.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime, establishing a framework for enhanced collaboration between the two countries' interior ministries and police authorities in addressing transnational organised criminal activities.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated that abductions occurred only under the previous regime and not under President Ruto's administration, while families continue to search for missing relatives.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against attempting to foment violence in Ol Kalou ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, after Gachagua alleged that the government had deployed security operatives and state-sponsored goons to intimidate his Democracy for Citizens Party supporters.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Interior Principal Secretary says the government is seeking to amend the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 to address emerging cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence, citing gaps in the existing legal framework. Kenya lost KSh29 billion to cyber attacks in 2024, nearly double the KSh15 billion in 2023, according to government data.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua have traded public accusations ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County. Gachagua alleged that Murkomen dispatched a squad that attacked a church and abducted DCP members, claiming they were held at Royal Garden Hotel.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended President Ruto's administration, arguing that Mt. Kenya residents are no longer complaining about government performance but are instead aggrieved by the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. Speaking on Citizen TV, Mbadi defended the government's spending priorities in the Finance Bill 2026, saying Treasury has channelled resources to agriculture and other sectors affecting livelihoods.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has placed the government on notice over implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning it will challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional principles or unfairly burden Kenyans. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would monitor the rollout of new tax measures, particularly provisions affecting digital services, withholding taxes, and compliance obligations.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Defence Forces have officially taken over as chair of the Women, Peace and Security Chiefs of Defence Network during the organization's annual meeting in Dublin on June 26, bringing together defence leaders from 24 member nations.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
China has expressed readiness to deepen political party cooperation with Kenya's United Democratic Alliance after President William Ruto congratulated President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China on the party's 105th anniversary, with the Chinese Embassy welcoming the message as a reflection of growing friendship between the two countries.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has struck down Section 6(1)(j)(a) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to order website and application blocking without court approval. Justice Patricia Mande found the provision unconstitutional as it granted excessive administrative power and violated freedom of expression, media freedom, and freedom of religion.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society organisations have warned that Kenya's mounting public debt, which surpassed KSh13 trillion in May 2026 and stands at about 69.9 per cent of GDP, is undermining the country's healthcare system and diverting public resources from critical services. According to the coalition, nearly 70 cents of every shilling collected in government revenue is directed towards debt repayment, and debt servicing now consumes 9.2 times more resources than government spending on health.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime, establishing a framework for closer collaboration between their security agencies in tackling transnational organised crime and other emerging security challenges.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has consolidated two constitutional petitions challenging the legality and transparency of the country's fuel pricing framework, with the Law Society of Kenya's petition designated as the lead case. The petitioners allege inadequate transparency and accountability in fuel price determination and management of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, while EPRA has defended the existing pricing system as lawful and regular in its disclosures.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna announced plans for the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kisii, beginning with a meeting with self-help women's groups at Monarch Mosocho, followed by a mega rally in Kisii Town and meet-the-people stops in Keumbu and Keroka. The rally, previously deferred twice due to Senator Onyonko's bereavement and June 25 memorial protests, comes as the movement continues rallies across the country to establish a coordination hub.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Activist Bob Njagi was arraigned before the Kajiado Law Courts on treason charges stemming from his arrest on June 24, 2026, ahead of the second anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests. He was released on a cash bail of 100,000 shillings and directed to report daily to the Kitengela DCI office.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A motorist has filed a High Court petition in Murang'a seeking to stop the National Transport and Safety Authority and Kenya National Highways Authority from enforcing a newly introduced 50 km/h speed limit zone on a 500-meter stretch of the dual carriageway near Makenji, arguing the sudden restriction creates a risk of fatal rear-end collisions.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Constitutional lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims that some judges are planning to go to court to stop the release of a report on judicial performance that Chief Justice Martha Koome promised to publish by July 1. According to Ahmednasir, the report shows low judicial productivity, growing case backlogs, and weak leadership, with many judges in senior courts delivering far fewer judgments than expected.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Female lawmakers in the National Assembly pushed back against the National Police Service's disqualification of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College due to pregnancy, with male committee members defending the decision as based on medical fitness requirements rather than discipline.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President and DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that consultations with influential Kikuyu elders are shaping his political strategy ahead of the next General Election, with their guidance playing a key role in what he described as the formation of the "6th administration."
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Keroka Magistrate's Court issued temporary orders barring activist Morara Kebaso from making or publishing statements about Borabu Member of Parliament Patrick Osero pending the hearing of a defamation suit filed against him.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Forest Service has announced plans to hold public participation on a proposed airstrip within Imenti Forest, despite an ongoing court battle challenging the project. The airstrip is expected to occupy approximately 11 hectares of forest land in the Kithoka area.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority's mandatory annual vehicle inspections for all motor vehicles and motorcycles have triggered public debate, with the government citing road safety benefits while Kenyans question whether the measure is primarily a revenue-raising effort or a corruption opportunity.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kajiado Law Courts has dismissed treason charges against activist Bob Njagi after the magistrate ruled the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence. Njagi had been arrested on June 24 over allegations of incitement linked to Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, with prosecutors claiming a video showed him urging young people to participate in protests.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
An architect advises that homeowners planning future rental income should use easily assembled and disassembled wall partition materials like gypsum boards, rather than permanent brick walls, to make conversion into rental units more cost-effective.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury will receive a Sh244.2 billion cash injection after selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group through a block trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, effective June 30. The transaction increases Vodacom's stake in Safaricom to 55 per cent from 35 per cent, ending an era of State dominance in the telecom giant.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users interact with strangers without revealing their phone numbers, allowing new contacts to reach them only via a unique username. The platform is also rolling out monetisation tools including paid channel subscriptions and advertisements in Status.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged marketers to embrace artificial intelligence responsibly, warning that misuse of consumer data amounts to theft. He said data now drives innovation and informs decisions across sectors, justifying the creation of the Office of Data Protection, which has warned businesses that entities handling personal data risk fines of up to Sh5 million for failing to register.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's most significant real estate opportunity exists in family-held and institutional land across Nairobi suburbs and urban corridors that has appreciated for decades. The challenge is not capital or market conditions, but whether Kenya's development industry can unlock this value through proper governance, execution, and partnership structures.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury will receive Sh244.2 billion from the sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group in a transaction effective June 30, increasing Vodacom's stake to 55 per cent and ending State dominance in the telecom company.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Across Kenya, households face a cost-of-living squeeze from sharply climbing prices for basic food items and transport, even as official inflation figures eased lower in June.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bank of Africa Kenya and Ganatra Plant and Equipment have signed an agreement to provide 90 per cent financing for JCB construction equipment, with small contractors required to pay only 10 per cent upfront and repay over five years. The partnership aims to make premium machinery accessible to small businesses that were previously locked out by high upfront costs.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
TECNO has advanced its EllaClaw mobile AI agent to assist users with everyday tasks including cross-app support and device management like data, battery and storage optimization. The cloud-based agent is designed to work with strict permission safeguards and user control, targeting emerging markets including Kenya.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 8,000 heavy commercial trucks pass through the Mariakani Weighbridge daily, where automated technology including high-speed weigh-in-motion systems has reduced opportunities for corruption and achieved a 98.5 per cent compliance rate, according to operations management at the facility managed by Ebenezer Commercial Works for KeNHA.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority, working with a multi-agency enforcement team, destroyed contraband goods worth Sh218 million seized during crackdowns in Nairobi and the Coast region. The illicit excisable products—including beer, spirits, and bottled water—involved counterfeit excise stamps, unlicensed manufacture, and other tax evasion schemes.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Copyright Board has suspended the operating license of the Kenya Association of Music Producers for 90 days following alleged royalty mismanagement, governance lapses, and persistent violations of copyright regulations. The suspension bars KAMP from collecting royalties, issuing licenses, or undertaking any activity reserved for licensed Collective Management Organizations.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has certified 15 new firms under the Nairobi International Financial Centre, expected to mobilise over $200 million in investment and create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs as the government pursues efforts to establish Nairobi as Africa's premier financial gateway.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 3rd China (Linyi)-Kenya International Commodity Exhibition, running July 2–4 at the Sarit Expo Centre, will bring together over 90 manufacturers and exporters from Linyi City in China's Shandong Province and 10 Kenyan enterprises to showcase industrial machinery, construction materials, agricultural equipment, consumer goods, and renewable energy technologies.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European automakers called for British vehicles and car parts to be included in the "made in Europe" definition under new EU rules tying companies' access to public money to minimum thresholds for EU-made parts. The ACEA car lobby argues that the European automotive industry operates an integrated value chain with the UK even after Brexit.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Swedish market court ordered Google to pay approximately 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages plus interest to price comparison site Pricerunner for unlawfully promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results over many years. The damages cover Sweden, Denmark, and the UK.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Co-operatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting MSMEs through progressive policies, affordable credit, and capacity-building programmes, including MSME Connect and regional trade fairs to expand market access and promote enterprise growth.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Revenue Authority, working with a multi-agency team, destroyed contraband goods valued at Ksh.218 million seized during enforcement operations in Nairobi and the Coastal Region. The confiscated items included illicit excisable products such as beer, spirits, and bottled water that violated regulations on manufacture, importation, and sale, featuring counterfeit or swapped excise stamps and unlicensed production.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google has exceeded its five-year $1 billion Africa investment target and announced new initiatives including connectivity hubs in South Africa and an applied AI lab in Ghana to accelerate the continent's digital growth.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's State Department for Industry is calling for increased investment in the menstrual health sector, describing it as an economic opportunity spanning agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, research, innovation, logistics, waste management, and financial services. The government says the sector can create jobs, drive innovation, and accelerate economic growth while ensuring access to affordable menstrual health products.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Bungoma County's Department of Trade, Energy and Industrialization toured Kirinyaga's County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Sagana to study its implementation model as Bungoma prepares to launch its own similar project. Kirinyaga's CAIP, part of a 252-acre Sagana Agro-Industrial City designated as a Special Economic Zone, is 96 per cent complete and has attracted benchmarking visits from other counties including Kitui.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Copyright Board has suspended the operating licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for three months effective 1 July 2026, citing mismanagement of royalty funds, failure to comply with regulatory directives, and breach of governance requirements. The board found that KAMP failed to comply with obligations from a June 2025 consent agreement with PAVRISK intended to harmonize licensing operations.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Bank Kenya has launched a nationwide "Keep Growing" campaign to support small and medium-sized enterprises, women and young people with skills training, networking opportunities and financing solutions. The initiative accompanies the refurbishment of its Kenyatta Avenue branch, which has been redesigned to offer advisory services and relationship banking beyond conventional banking services.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Twenty-five women and youth entrepreneurs working in manufacturing, agriculture, financial services and the blue economy were honoured at the Biashara Pawa Awards in Nakuru for creating jobs and driving innovation in traditionally underrepresented sectors. The awards ceremony, held under the theme "Celebrating Entrepreneurship in Underrepresented Sectors," was the culmination of the Biashara Pawa initiative, a flagship entrepreneurship visibility programme implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation under the IYBA-SEED Programme, funded by the European Union and the French, German and Slovak governments.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Railways commenced physical construction of the Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway station, described by officials as an economic catalyst for western Kenya. The contractor has mobilized equipment and personnel, with recruitment set to prioritize local communities along the railway corridor.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Finance Act 2026 has taken effect, raising excise duty on imported sugar to Ksh.40 per kilogramme from Ksh.7.50, an increase of more than 400 per cent. The government intends the move to protect local sugar farmers and millers, though it is expected to raise imported sugar costs and affect consumer prices.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Invest Kenya and Jumia Kenya have pledged to deepen collaboration to strengthen the country's e-commerce ecosystem, positioning digital trade as a driver of investment, innovation, job creation and inclusive economic growth, according to discussions between their chief executives.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources held a public hearing in Kakamega County to address residents' concerns about a proposed underground gold mining project by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited, which would require 337 acres of privately owned land and affect nearly 800 households. Residents demanded suspension of the project citing failure to conduct meaningful public participation and accused the company of obtaining consent through misleading processes.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Pyrethrum farmers have welcomed draft regulations from the Agriculture and Food Authority aimed at reviving the crop sector through stakeholder registration, licensing, and marketing controls. Farmers cited poor pricing and exploitation in the value chain as current obstacles, and the government has moved the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya to the National Treasury for commercial repositioning.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, say monkeys from Njukiini Forest are destroying crops including avocados, macadamia nuts and maize, invading homes, and becoming increasingly aggressive toward residents attempting to protect their property.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African agribusiness innovators from 10 COMESA member states presented home-grown solutions at the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit in Nairobi, under the Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator programme funded by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to help scale innovative agricultural solutions across Africa.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County distributed 13 milk coolers with a combined storage capacity of 35,000 litres to dairy cooperatives across the county, alongside agricultural equipment and water infrastructure materials. County officials said the investment is expected to reduce post-harvest milk losses, improve milk quality and enhance farmers' earnings by enabling better storage and access to formal markets.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A partnership between Tatu City and German development agency GIZ has been launched to promote vocational training and improve youth employability in the construction sector through the Build4Skills programme, which integrates practical training into real infrastructure projects using a dual-training model inspired by Germany's approach.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
One person died on Tuesday and a second, identified as a businessman named Warqo, died on Wednesday evening, during fierce protests in Mathare and Kiamaiko where residents demanded information about two young men, Maxwell Kiarie and Abdulasiz Molu, missing for more than ten days. Parents and residents claim the men were picked by people believed to be security agencies.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Brian Lishenga has stepped down as chairman of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya, citing an increasingly hostile working relationship with the Ministry of Health and the Social Health Authority. Lishenga said the relationship has deteriorated to a point where meaningful engagement on issues affecting private healthcare providers and SHA payments is no longer possible.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Seafarers Union of Kenya has warned that Kenya's maritime employment sector is being undermined by the absence of a national wage structure and weak labour protections. The union is pushing for comprehensive legislation to standardise wages, strengthen oversight of recruitment agencies, and improve welfare for Kenyan seafarers, saying local workers earn less than foreign counterparts performing the same duties.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority announced its ambitious roadmap for the 2026/2027 financial year, focusing on completing flagship dam projects, expanding water harvesting programmes and strengthening institutional accountability to improve water security across Kenya.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Seafarers Union of Kenya warns that the absence of a national wage structure and weak labour protections are undermining Kenyan seafarers' employment opportunities abroad. The union is pushing for comprehensive legislation to standardise wages, strengthen recruitment agency oversight, and improve welfare protections, noting that Kenyan workers earn less than foreign counterparts for the same duties.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Falsified medicines and substandard health products circulating in Kenya are feared to be causing deaths and treatment failures, with flagged items including counterfeit ARVs, Viagra, HIV rapid testing kits, and blood thinners used in dialysis. These products contribute to antimicrobial resistance and erode trust in the health system.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School in Kilifi County won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, beating more than 1,100 participants from 132 schools across 39 counties in a contest aimed at empowering young people to lead the fight against substance abuse.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines how Kenya's public health campaigns, including past HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives fronted by former Information Minister Raphael Tuju, have used graphic imagery and fear-based messaging as their strategy to change public behaviour.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's water service providers lose billions of shillings annually as Non-Revenue Water has risen to 48 per cent, meaning almost half of treated water fails to reach paying customers. The losses stem from leaking pipelines, illegal connections, faulty meters, and operational inefficiencies, threatening financial sustainability of utilities and efforts to expand water access.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi County government has set aside Sh10 million to register widows and orphans with the Social Health Authority, with priority given to the most vulnerable. Governor Gideon Mung'aro also pledged support for widows and orphans in inheritance processes and legal disputes, with the county government funding lawyers for those with land inheritance cases.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 2,700 young Kenyans have completed the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitization Workshop, a government-backed five-day programme held in Nairobi, as demand grows for digital skills in Kenya's expanding creative economy.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Behind Kenya's attractive coastal image of pristine beaches and peaceful retirement lies heartache, betrayal, and death linked to romance schemes targeting residents.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union and the Health Ministry have reached agreements on salaries, collective bargaining agreements, medical cover, employment and internship following a meeting led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The Ministry committed to activate the IPPD code to enable implementation of basic salary adjustments under the CBA and include 2024-2025 basic salary arrears.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga is implementing a community empowerment plan that includes distribution of assets such as milk coolers, tents, and chairs to residents.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma, a Grade 10 student from Helping Hands Senior School in Kilifi, won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, beating more than 1,100 entrants. The NACADA-organized competition formed part of the government's campaign against substance abuse among young people.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Anti-narcotics detectives arrested a 38-year-old suspect on a Nairobi-bound bus after recovering 300 grammes of heroin valued at approximately Sh1 million and Sh95,000 in cash along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway. The suspect is in custody pending arraignment.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is emerging as a major route to jobs and entrepreneurship as employers increasingly prioritise practical skills over academic credentials. The country had 3,126 TVET institutions in 2025 with enrolment reaching 825,484 learners, reflecting growing demand across construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, transport and the digital economy.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's surveying and geospatial training is set for an overhaul following a consultative meeting between the Land Surveyors' Board and universities, which agreed on the need for a harmonized training framework, clear professional pathways and legal reforms to align the profession with emerging technologies and industry needs.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Otieno Ouma following a government youth forum in Nairobi on Tuesday evening. Seven people, including two members of Principal Secretary Jacob Fikirini's security detail, are recording statements as investigators work to determine the circumstances, with conflicting accounts from police, witnesses and the victim's family.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has rejected Kenya Railways' application to evict residents from Nairobi's Muthurwa Estate, ruling that the corporation failed to satisfy constitutional requirements governing forced evictions. Although Kenya Railways owns the property, the court found that any eviction must comply with constitutional protections on housing and human dignity.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Utumishi Girls Academy has resumed learning following a dormitory fire that killed 16 students, with temporary boarding arrangements in place while permanent dormitories are reconstructed and fire safety measures are strengthened across Kenyan schools.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Hospital has become the Official Healthcare Partner for the Nairobi Polo Club's 2026/2027 season, providing on-site emergency medical support, health screenings and wellness education. The hospital will also headline sponsor the 2026 Pink Polo Tournament as part of a cancer awareness campaign.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Moi University's administration will conduct a work-load analysis and lay off staff to address a severe financial crisis lasting over a decade. The institution has accumulated debt of over 8 billion shillings and pending bills exceeding 10 billion shillings.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has begun phased reopening following a May 28 fire that killed 16 students. Form Four students returned today, with Grade 10 and Form Three students scheduled to resume on Monday and Thursday respectively, as the school provides psychosocial support and has constructed temporary dormitories for at least 200 students.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs recorded a statement with detectives at Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Headquarters on Thursday as the probe into the fatal shooting of 28-year-old youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma progressed. PS Fikirini conveyed condolences to Ouma's family and described the incident as a tragic and untimely loss, noting that the circumstances remain under active investigation.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court dismissed Kenya Railways Corporation's application to evict residents of Muthurwa Estate in Nairobi, ruling that constitutional safeguards on forced evictions have not been met. The court noted that while Kenya Railways is the lawful owner, any eviction must comply with previous court orders and constitutional protections of the right to housing.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has officially handed over Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital from Kenyatta National Hospital management, allowing it to operate as an independent national referral hospital. The transition, completed through Legal Notice No. 148 of 2024, aims to expand access to specialised healthcare services and improve efficiency outside Nairobi.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says Kenya's national Ebola preparedness score stands at 66%, and structural gaps must be urgently bridged to ensure total readiness against a regional outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease. Twenty-five high-risk counties have been mapped as requiring immediate technical assistance, emergency funding, and intensified surveillance.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Competency-Based Education curriculum, designed to address criticism that graduates lack practical skills despite strong academics, shifts focus from memorised content to demonstrating competence through projects, teamwork, and problem-solving. The first university intake of CBE learners is set for 2029.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Music Festival Nairobi regional competitions kicked off at Buruburu Girls High School, with hundreds of learners from senior schools across Nairobi performing in traditional folk songs, choral pieces, sacred music, original compositions, spoken word, Afrobeat and Hip-Hop. Students used performances to raise awareness on tuberculosis, promote responsible tax payment, and inspire hope and social responsibility.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Cardtonic design report finds that as AI produces flawless designs rapidly, audiences are increasingly preferring work that feels more human and authentic, with 72% of those sampled associating highly polished visuals with automated content and 82% more likely to engage with designs carrying subtle texture and imperfection.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy reached 46.84 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of June 30, 2026, surpassing South African singer Tyla's previous record of 46.58 million. The achievement was boosted by his single "Dai Dai," the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending regional champions Ng'iya Girls and St Mary's School Yala will compete in the Term Two Games at Homa Bay High School. Ng'iya Girls, also East Africa secondary school basketball 3x3 champions, aim to defend their Nyanza title and qualify for the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association National Games.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Giants dominated the first day of Nakuru County Secondary Term Two Games at Njoro Boys High School, with Afraha, Koelel and Menengai High School registering wins in their rugby sevens matches ahead of the Rift Valley Regional Games in Narok.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium mounted a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup knockout match, with Youri Tielemans scoring the latest winner in World Cup history in the 125th minute to send the team through to the last 16.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with a Bosnia defender, yet the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, with Malik Tillman adding a second goal from a free kick. The victory sets up a last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyali Golf Club will host the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour from Thursday to Sunday, with over 50 professional golfers expected to compete. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 2,017 points, followed by Dismas Indiza with 1,890 points.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium mounted a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal 3-2 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Seattle, with Youri Tielemans scoring the winning penalty in the 125th minute. Senegal had taken the lead through Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr before Belgium forced extra time with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans in the final five minutes of regulation.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to reach Wimbledon's third round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced. French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF President Hussein Mohamed described a joint meeting with FIFA and CAF delegations in Nairobi as "a good day for football," saying the discussions marked an important step towards strengthening the game ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and addressing key issues affecting the federation.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, in their World Cup debut, advanced to the knockout stage after draws with Spain and Uruguay and will face reigning champion Argentina in the round of 32 on Friday. Assistant coach Humberto Bettencourt said the team has confidence in their ability to defy the odds.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby team will compete in the KRU-sanctioned 2026 KCB MET 7s tournament at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, July 4, featuring 16 teams divided into four pools.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's national football team returned to Tehran airport on Wednesday to cheering fans after finishing third in their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with three draws, narrowly missing the knockout stages on goal difference.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, is leading Argentina's defense of the World Cup title in his sixth tournament, having scored six times in the group stages to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 19 goals and extend a record seven-game scoring streak. Argentina faces Cape Verde in a last 32 clash on Friday in Miami, where Messi now lives after moving to Major League Soccer.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to face Belgium in the last 16. Malik Tillman added a second goal from a free kick.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following their promotion to Kenya Volleyball Federation Division One after competing in the Division Two final at Nyayo Stadium, Simlaw and Bunge have begun planning their top-flight campaigns. Simlaw's head coach emphasised that succeeding in the elite league will require significant squad reinforcement and depth.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, following a VAR review for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Balogun's dismissal in the 64th minute means he will miss the last-16 match against Belgium.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, headlines Kenya's team at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, competing in the women's mile and taking on a world-class field including compatriot Dorcus Ewoi and athletes from Australia and Britain. Kenya also features world silver medallist Lilian Odira in the women's 800m against Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, with captain Harry Kane scoring two late goals. Coach Thomas Tuchel said the team refused to accept defeat despite an early shock against a side ranked 46th in the world.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden's World Cup campaign ended in a Round of 32 loss to France, but coach Graham Potter will continue rebuilding a squad in transition that was at its lowest point last October before qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is hosting the first NFL Flag Africa Championship from July 9 to 11 at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, featuring flag football competitions for five men's and five women's national teams from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa, alongside youth tournaments for Under 13 boys and girls from the same countries.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basketball star LeBron James congratulated footballer Folarin Balogun for scoring twice in the United States' 2-0 World Cup victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, after Balogun emulated James's trademark "Silencer" celebration (though his first goal was ruled offside).
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Russell, 40 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, will race at the British Grand Prix this weekend hoping to recover form after a victory at the Red Bull Ring and reclaim title credentials.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal and Croatia meet in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto on July 2, with Canada's environment ministry warning that temperatures could reach 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit), feeling like 44 Celsius due to humidity. Both teams have declined to use the heat as an excuse ahead of the 7:00 pm kickoff.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Felix Odhiambo Okoko, a 23-year-old Kenya Prisons officer competing in the under-66-kilogram category, is among Kenya's judo athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2, 2026) and is targeting Kenya's first Commonwealth Games judo medal.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson will move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, a club record fee for City, following his return from the World Cup. The 23-year-old has completed his medical and will formally join once England's tournament involvement ends.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jürgen Klopp is reportedly the favourite to become Germany's new coach after Julian Nagelsmann is set to be sacked following the team's last 32 exit from the World Cup after a loss to Paraguay, tabloid Bild reported Thursday. Nagelsmann was reportedly offered a severance package of seven million euros to leave the position.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain face Austria in Los Angeles and Portugal play Croatia in Toronto in World Cup knockout matches on Thursday, with both European teams aiming to advance to the last 16. Algeria also compete in the round of 32, seeking to revive African football after Ivory Coast, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo were eliminated.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets have arrived in Pretoria for Saturday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying first-leg match against South Africa. Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that her team can secure a positive result away from home.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African countries have been urged to strengthen athlete development programmes, improve sports infrastructure, and enhance regional cooperation ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The call was made at the Continental Olympic Solidarity Forum in Nairobi, where National Olympic Committees discussed pathways to increase the continent's medal success.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel has deployed a mobile climate laboratory in Kenya, operated by the Weizmann Institute of Science and hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute site in Kapiti, Machakos County, to help address Africa's climate data deficit and improve environmental decision-making across the continent.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A coalition of organisations—the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct, and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights—has filed a petition in the Environment and Land Court seeking orders to stop further accommodation development within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arguing that luxury camps threaten the wildebeest migration corridor.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of regional legal and human rights organisations has filed a petition at the Environment and Land Court to stop further development of tourist accommodation in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, citing threats to the wildebeest migration corridor. The case names the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Marriott International, and other entities as defendants.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Narok Environment and Land Court dismissed a lawsuit by the East Africa Tour Guides Drivers Association seeking to halt the Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp, ruling that the activist group failed to exhaust specialized environmental tribunals before filing the petition. The tour guides had alleged the ultra-luxury lodge, which opened in August 2025 on the Sand River near the Kenya-Tanzania border, was built illegally in a protected zone and blocks a wildlife migration corridor.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A study by online trading platform Atmos analysed relocation costs across 35 major cities, finding that restarting life in Singapore requires over $10,500 (Sh1.4 million) to cover rent deposits, first month payment, and three months of living expenses, with housing costs making up roughly two-thirds of the total budget.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts are expressing growing concern over the African Union's silence and lack of action in response to escalating anti-immigrant mobilization in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A new report reveals that tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more injured, and millions displaced since conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States announced it will withdraw support for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia after 2026, a move that could affect peace operations in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. UNSOS provides air transport, engineering, medical support and equipment to African Union forces; its withdrawal would require the AU and troop-contributing countries to find alternative funding and support arrangements.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following recent unrest, with 240 Kenyans registering for assistance at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. The government provided emergency support including hotel accommodation, food, and relief supplies, with further evacuations expected.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A clinical trial of two potential treatments for the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola has begun in the DR Congo, where 1,406 confirmed cases and 438 confirmed deaths have been recorded. The trial is evaluating the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir, alone and in combination.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
An appeals court reduced former Guinea prime minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana's prison sentence to three years and nine months from five years on convictions of illicit enrichment and money laundering, while acquitting him of embezzling public funds. His legal team plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, maintaining his innocence.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana and South Africa are in a diplomatic dispute following the death of a Ghanaian migrant. Ghana's foreign ministry says Bashiru Isak, 40, was shot during anti-immigrant demonstrations in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township, while South Africa's government denies the death occurred during protests and calls Ghana's claims "factually incorrect."
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday evening after fleeing South Africa following escalating xenophobic violence and threats targeting foreign nationals. The returnees, who had been living and working in different parts of South Africa, cited hostility and fears for their safety as reasons for abandoning their livelihoods and returning home.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates are carrying out brazen attacks and hijacking foreign-flagged ocean-going vessels for ransom off the Horn of Africa coast, marking a resurgence after years of decline.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts express growing concern over the African Union's inaction and silence amid escalating anti-immigrant mobilization in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
At least 47 Kenyans arrived home fleeing escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa, with returnees reporting targeted attacks, looting, and serious injuries. The departures follow a June 30th deadline set by South African immigration authorities for foreign nationals to formalize their status or face deportation.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of national Bashiru Isak, 40, during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town on June 30, and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Ghana's High Commission lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and called for a full investigation and strengthened protection for Ghanaians in affected communities.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
A passenger bus carrying 78 people overturned in southwest South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 16 people including children. The bus was travelling from Cape Town to Eastern Cape province when it swerved to avoid a delivery vehicle and the driver lost control.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 25,000 people had been repatriated from South Africa by June 29 following renewed anti-foreigner protests driven by anti-migrant groups' demands. Anti-migrant groups argue that undocumented migrants take jobs, strain public services, and contribute to crime, though experts contend the tensions reflect broader structural problems beyond migration.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The International Commission of Jurists Kenya and regional civil society organisations have raised alarm over reported unlawful detentions and shutdown of licensed media operations in Uganda, calling on the government to disclose the legal basis and location of detainees and grant them access to lawyers and family. Among those reportedly detained is Miria Matembe, a senior legal practitioner and former minister of ethics and integrity.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Regional human rights organizations have condemned the Ugandan government's military-led shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets and detention of political activists, describing it as "executive overreach" and a threat to Uganda's rule of law and press freedom.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on migration and mobility aimed at growing strategic partnership between the two countries. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on regular labour migration, skills development and migrant worker protection, while promoting safe, orderly migration and preventing irregular migration.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's defence minister said Israeli forces would remain in security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "until further notice" to protect Israel's residents from jihadist terrorists. Israeli officials have repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon, where forces continue to clash with Hezbollah fighters.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain over the past decade, warning it is damaging social cohesion. He spoke after a Reuters report found some British people of colour fear a resurgence of racism linked to anti-migrant rhetoric and political focus on crime, following recent unrest including protests in Southampton and rioting in Belfast.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry, Elton John and five other high-profile British figures will learn on July 7 whether they won their case against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful newsgathering, including phone hacking and tapping, between the 1990s and 2011.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migrant arrivals to Britain via small boats across the English Channel fell 41 percent in the first six months of 2026, with 11,884 arrivals compared to 19,982 in the same period in 2025, according to UK interior ministry data.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday, mostly peaceful but with 12 of 120 marches requiring police intervention. One person was shot dead in Johannesburg's Alexandra township during looting of shops owned by foreign nationals, and police deployed reinforcements across five provinces.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Doha have made "very good" progress, as the sides negotiate a memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the country's new 210-seat parliament, with 15 women and 13 former political detainees included to address imbalances from regional electoral college selections.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
A passenger bus carrying 78 people overturned in southwest South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, including children. The bus was traveling from Cape Town to Idutywa in Eastern Cape province when it allegedly swerved to avoid a delivery vehicle, causing the driver to lose control.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan has committed KSh3 billion to support Kenya's local vaccine manufacturing programme, with the funding to be channelled through the State Department for Medical Services and KEMRI to strengthen research infrastructure and skills development.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An 11-year-old drove his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight monks and injuring more than 20 others. The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Independent International Scientific Panel on artificial intelligence found that AI is developing faster than humans can measure its impact and govern it. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that without shared governing principles, governments and people will have less say in AI's outcomes.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claim that President William Ruto was involved in the closure of Nation Media Group outlets in Uganda, including NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor. Uganda's Executive Secretary of the office of the National Chairman stated that Uganda's decisions are made according to its laws and Constitution, not through personal relationships.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Officials in Indonesia's Aceh province publicly flogged an unmarried couple on Thursday after they kissed in a video posted to TikTok. Each received 21 cane lashes in a public park in Banda Aceh, in what authorities said was the first punishment in the province for violating sharia law through social media.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, with flights coordinated by the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. More than 200 Kenyans are sheltering at the High Commission awaiting evacuation, while over 27,000 Kenyans live and work in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
A preliminary study titled Action Research to Enhance Effective Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Africa (ARECCA) finds that linguistic barriers and limited newsroom resources are impeding climate change coverage across Africa, with media narratives detached from indigenous and rural populations despite the continent's frontline vulnerability to climate impacts.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forty-eight more Kenyans stranded in South Africa arrived on July 1, bringing the total repatriated to 180, following an anti-immigrant crackdown and the June 30 deadline for undocumented and illegal foreigners. The government expects more repatriations in coming days, with returnees like one man who operated a supermarket in Durban now returning with minimal possessions.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to expedition cruise ship MV Hondius over, after no new cases were reported since May 25, 2026. The outbreak resulted in 13 confirmed cases, including three deaths, with health authorities monitoring more than 650 contacts across 33 countries and territories.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 'Tutam' and 'Wantam' political factions are driven by immediate political survival rather than national transformation, with politicians prioritizing re-election over statesman-like governance as Election 2027 approaches.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that mediators have wrongly framed the DRC crisis as an interstate dispute between the DRC and Rwanda, when the real driver of regional instability is the inter-Congolese conflict itself. The author contends that unrest within Congo provokes interstate tensions rather than the reverse, and that Rwanda and the DRC were previously cooperating on economic matters including gold processing.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Columnist Linus Kaikai expresses dismay over Senegal's loss to Belgium in the World Cup, where Senegal's 2-0 lead with four minutes remaining turned into a 2-2 draw and eventual elimination, which Kaikai calls inexplicable and humiliating for Africa.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yvonne Okwara argues that Kenyan leaders have adopted inflammatory online rhetoric similar to social media influencers rather than communicating like statesmen, and that while robust political debate is essential, there is a difference between passionate disagreement and perpetual provocation that should concern the country.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →