A man claiming to be the biological son of late Vice-President George Saitoti has filed a High Court case seeking to revoke the confirmed grant vesting Saitoti's estate in his widow and son, and demanding a full accounting of estate administration.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A man claiming to be the biological son of late Vice-President George Saitoti has filed a High Court case seeking to revoke the confirmed grant vesting Saitoti's estate in his widow and son, and demanding a full accounting of estate administration.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto campaigned in Embu County ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging Kenyans to reject leaders who promote ethnic divisions and instead support his administration's approach to economic and social challenges.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
With roughly 400 days until Kenya's 2027 General Election, concerns are growing over rising trends of goonism and anarchy in the country, alongside allegations of abduction.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Ocharo Kebira in Mombasa rejected Thomas Oyugi's application to withdraw a petition challenging the employment of the Teachers Service Commission Chief Executive Officer, terming it forum shopping and an abuse of court process. The judge noted the petition was in its final stages awaiting judgment and that Oyugi's cited personal circumstances were irrelevant at that stage.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Homa Bay deputy governor Oyugi Magwanga has called on politicians to abandon goonism and embrace peaceful campaigns ahead of next year's General Election, warning that rising political violence risks compromising peace in the county during campaigns.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements. Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena rejected a second bid by the DCI and ODPP for more time to complete investigations.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun recovering Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School after Kenya's Court of Appeal upheld a ruling declaring the payment illegal and null and void, finding the National Land Commission had no legal basis to acquire land already owned by the government.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Taveta MP John Bwire have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of his former office and act like a statesman, claiming that Linda Mwananchi leaders attending a funeral are being used by Kenyatta.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on security agencies to arrest suspects who set Machakos market on fire on Friday night, affecting 226 traders with losses running into millions of shillings. Wavinya blamed the attack on political opponents and announced relief measures including a Sh1 million donation, bursary cheques for traders' children, and Sh50,000 start-up stock for each of the affected traders.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed a Sh4.44 billion campaign spending cap for presidential candidates, with a total party limit of Sh17.7 billion for candidates in all elective positions. The proposal, part of wider electoral reforms ahead of the August 2027 General Election, uses a model combining minimum campaign costs with population and land area weightings.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula's family members occupy multiple government positions including Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Members of Parliament, and Presidential Advisors, giving the family significant influence in Kenya's governance and political leadership.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya commemorates the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba Day on July 7, 1990, when nationwide protests took place after pro-reform leaders planned a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi to agitate for political reforms. Much has been achieved in opening up the democratic space, though emerging challenges remain.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed a church service in Embu County to intensify his political battle for the Mt Kenya region, urging Kenyans to reject leaders who promote ethnic divisions instead of addressing economic and social challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders on Sunday warned that Kenya is sliding into anarchy, citing rising political violence, alleged abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorise Kenyans. They accused President William Ruto's administration of failing to protect lives and uphold the rule of law.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
With planned protests scheduled for July 7 in Tanzania, Tanzanians are fearful of government repression and police violence, citing traumatic memories of mass killings during October's election unrest when rights groups and opposition figures say security forces killed thousands.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged opposition leaders to end delays in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year's General Election.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for urgent government action to curb rising crime, citing armed youth attacks at political rallies, restaurants and streets as evidence the nation is losing order ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as opposition flagbearer for next year's presidential contest, saying he would support Kalonzo if the position was not his own.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which strengthens the CBK's ability to safeguard financial stability and modernise monetary policy, and introduces a new legal framework separating routine operations from Emergency Liquidity Assistance. He also assented to the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aligns the parliamentary pension framework with the Constitution and extends pension benefits to members of both the National Assembly and the Senate.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Police Service says it is not officially aware of any planned Saba Saba protest, only rumours, and notes that the law requires organizers to formally notify authorities at least three days before holding a demonstration.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee has deferred judgment in a case against Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia to a later date, after dismissing a challenge to the panel's jurisdiction filed by the MP's legal team.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The ODM-affiliated Linda Mwananchi faction plans rallies across Nyandarua County, including a church service and stops in Ngorika, Ol Kalou Town and Nyahururu, as part of efforts to expand influence in the Mt Kenya region during final campaigning for the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to the DCI offices in Kisii to assist with investigations into violent attacks on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu on Friday. Seven suspects have been arrested so far, with police warning that additional arrests may follow.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee is set to deliver judgment against Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia over alleged inflammatory remarks made during a campaign rally in Ol Kalou Constituency. Muhia's legal team walked out during proceedings after the committee dismissed their preliminary objection challenging its constitutional authority.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that the county will host the Linda Mwananchi team for a rally on July 25, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's homecoming scheduled for July 26 in Bungoma. Local leaders will spearhead grassroots mobilization for Sifuna across Western Kenya constituencies.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A magistrate's court ordered closure of a miscellaneous application involving social media influencer Halima Ngachia, who was arrested in June for allegedly operating an X account that published information about President William Ruto's flight movements. Investigators had sought more time to examine electronic devices seized from her, but the court declined the request.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawmakers, civil society organisations and media leaders have launched a campaign to push for full implementation of Kenya's constitutional two-thirds gender rule ahead of the 2027 General Election, with participants warning that delays in implementing Article 81(b) can no longer be afforded.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri said the National Police Service is not officially aware of any planned protest, only rumours, and noted that organizers must formally notify authorities at least three days before holding a demonstration.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal ruled that compensation paid to private landowners for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive Inn Primary School was illegal, null, and void. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission will now pursue recovery of the Sh1.5 billion and criminal prosecution following the judgment that found the land had already been surrendered to the government.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya held a 10-hour closed-door meeting in Kitale and agreed to establish a united political front aimed at strengthening opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has announced enhanced security checkpoints across Nairobi roads ahead of Saba Saba commemorations on July 7, citing past disruptions to business activity and previous breaches of peace during the annual pro-democracy demonstration.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has assented to the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Act, which grants female Members of Parliament the same pension and dependent coverage as male counterparts and extends pension rights to widowers and children of deceased female MPs. The law also allows MPs to choose between receiving a pension or gratuity and increases benefits for families of deceased legislators.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic bigotry and inciting violence, citing Gachagua's use of the term "wasaliti" (traitors) to label leaders who do not align with his politics and linking such rhetoric to violence against communities.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article critiques Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo for remaining silent and deflecting amid a rising crime wave of armed robberies and gang activity in Kenya over recent months.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration as the Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary. The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku calling on public servants to embrace artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has declared planned Saba Saba demonstrations illegal, citing lack of formal notification from organisers, which he said is a legal requirement for public demonstrations. Police warned that anyone who gathers will be treated as a criminal.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a seven-week Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course at the Border Police College in Kanyonyo, bringing together officers from the Bomb Disposal Unit and Administration Police Special Operations Group. The course, sponsored by the United States Anti-Terrorism Assistance Programme, aims to strengthen Kenya's preparedness and response to explosive-related threats.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has commenced recovery of Ksh1.5 billion paid unlawfully by the National Land Commission for a 13.5-acre plot occupied by two schools, after the Court of Appeal upheld a judgment that the transaction was illegal because the land had already been surrendered to the Government.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic bigotry and inciting violence by labelling opposition leaders as "wasaliti" (traitors), citing the term as a dog whistle historically used to profile and direct attacks against communities and individuals.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has challenged President Ruto and senior security officials to arrest and charge Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda if investigations establish criminal culpability in the deadly violence that disrupted a Linda Mwananchi political convoy in Kisii on July 3, warning that failing to do so would undermine the government's credibility on fighting political goonism.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo face public criticism for remaining silent and deflecting on rising armed robberies and gang violence in Kenya over recent months.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of reinforcing ethnic division and dangerous political rhetoric, claiming Gachagua brands Mt Kenya leaders who do not support him as "traitors"—language Murkomen said has historically been used to fuel violence.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has announced enhanced security checkpoints across roads in Nairobi on 7 July 2026 ahead of Saba Saba commemorations, citing past disruptions to business activity during the annual pro-democracy event.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 25, 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days; the applicant claims the judgment was served on March 30, 2026 but remains unexecuted despite a reminder letter sent in April.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following a Court of Appeal judgment upholding an earlier ruling, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun pursuing recovery of Ksh.1.5 billion paid illegally by the National Land Commission to acquire a 13.5-acre plot in Ruaraka that had already been surrendered to the Government. The payment to Afrison Export Import Limited, Huelands Limited, and Whispering Palms Estate Limited was found to be null and void.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary with the graduation of 432 Assistant County Commissioners holding Diplomas in Public Administration, while 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners were inducted. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service urged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence for improved efficiency and modern governance.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that the county will host the Linda Mwananchi team for a rally on July 25, ahead of a homecoming in Bungoma scheduled for July 26. Sifuna will focus on national duties while local leaders manage grassroots mobilization across western Kenya's 38 constituencies.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud declared planned Saba Saba demonstrations illegal, stating police had not received formal notification from organisers as legally required for public demonstrations. He warned that anyone gathering would be treated as a criminal.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A magistrate's court ordered closure of a miscellaneous file against social media influencer Halima Ngachia, who was arrested in connection with an X account alleged to have shared information about President William Ruto's flight movements. Investigators had sought more time to examine electronic gadgets seized from her, but the court granted the defence opposition to the application.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service will establish enhanced checkpoints on various Nairobi roads on July 7 to regulate movement and maintain public order ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations, citing past incidents of violence and disruption. Activists say they will proceed with protests despite warnings that unlawful gatherings will face legal action.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya School of Government graduated 432 Assistant County Commissioners and celebrated its centenary by launching a push to equip public servants with AI skills as part of efforts to position Kenya as a continental leader in digital governance.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for expeditious government action to curb the rising crime rate, warning that armed youths attacking citizens at political rallies, restaurants and in the streets are pushing the country into lawlessness and chaos ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An analysis by Africa Finance Corporation shows that Kenya's uncontrolled appetite for domestic borrowing is hampering the government's ability to source funds for infrastructure projects, as growth in domestic debt has constrained the capital markets.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced that bottled water manufactured or imported into the country will no longer be subject to excise duty or require excise stamps, effective July 1, 2026, following amendments under the Finance Act, 2026. Manufacturers must settle outstanding excise duty obligations for June 2026 and file returns by July 20, 2026.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan researchers are calling on African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as foundations for locally built systems rather than simply importing foreign technology. Open-source models from companies like Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance allow developers to retrain systems with local data, reduce costs and barriers to entry, and give African teams control over sensitive data and the ability to build solutions tailored to African priorities.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Infinix has unveiled the HOT 70 Series smartphone in Kenya alongside a new song by musician Savara, celebrating young people balancing multiple passions and careers. The campaign, titled "HOT LIKE YOU," includes a music video featuring Kenyan creators and is designed to resonate with what the company calls the "Slash Youth Generation."
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kanduyi MP John Makali has called on Nzoia Sugar Company to make worker welfare a priority, saying the factory's revival must include improved working conditions, timely salary payment, and protection of employees' rights. He noted that workers have endured years of financial hardship and that restoring confidence among them will be critical to the company's turnaround under new private management.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea's government plans to create a "future response fund" using windfall tax income from semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to finance large-scale AI and semiconductor industry projects, reduce inequality, and support young people's access to housing, startups, and jobs.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Airways flight to New York (KQ002D) was turned back to Nairobi on Sunday after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad. The airline said the crew followed precautionary safety checks and returned for technical evaluation.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 exhibitors from over 45 countries will showcase construction technologies and equipment at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya (July 8–10) to support infrastructure development across East Africa, where demand for modern building solutions is rising.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Airways flight KQ002D from Nairobi to New York experienced a spoiler malfunction while airborne over Chad and was diverted back to Nairobi on Saturday evening. The crew followed safety protocols before deciding to return the aircraft for technical assessment.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nigeria's competition regulator launched an investigation into major technology and AI companies, including Meta, Alphabet, X, and generative AI platforms, following allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices. The investigation, initiated by presidential directive after a petition from the Nigerian Press Organisation, will examine unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI model development.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation, and the Gates Foundation have partnered through a Memorandum of Understanding to expand Digital Public Infrastructure across Africa, aiming to reach 400 million unbanked people and strengthen digital payment ecosystems. Equity Group Managing Director Dr. James Mwangi has been named the continent's first Continental Digital Public Infrastructure Champion.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation, and the Gates Foundation have signed an MoU to expand Digital Public Infrastructure across Africa, targeting 400 million unbanked people. Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi has been named the continent's first Continental Digital Public Infrastructure Champion.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to New York experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad and returned to Nairobi on Sunday for technical evaluation. The airline stated that spoiler malfunctions cause increased drag and fuel consumption, and that the crew's decision to return followed standard safety procedures.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Local business owners in Nanyuki say the British Army Training Unit Kenya is crippling their businesses by directing soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel. A trader of four decades claims the practice has "killed all the business" for local traders.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's transformation from low-cost manufacturing hub to advanced manufacturing leader is offering lessons for developing countries seeking to accelerate industrialisation and competitiveness. The Ministry of Commerce-sponsored seminar at Wuhan Textile University brought together participants from Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Ethiopia, North Macedonia, Grenada, Jordan, Palestine and Guinea to examine China's transition to innovation, digital technology, green manufacturing and high-value production.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Police DT SACCO won the Best Performing Deposit-Taking SACCO award and five other accolades at the 104th International Day of Cooperatives awards, recognizing performance in governance, financial management, innovation and member service.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Local business owners in Nanyuki have accused the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of directing British soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel, claiming the practice has crippled their businesses. A curio shop operator of four decades says soldiers are instructed by their management to spend only at that venue, leaving local traders struggling.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called on institutions to embrace renewable energy to lower the cost of electricity and address power outages. The CS spoke after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, supported by the European Union and UNODC.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged institutions to embrace renewable energy as part of efforts to reduce electricity costs, citing reliability and cost-effectiveness alongside environmental benefits. He made the remarks after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a project supported by the European Union and UNODC.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tea farmers in Kericho have called on the Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw the newly introduced 0.8 per cent tea levy, which took effect on May 1, 2026. Led by Governor Erick Mutai, they argue the levy further reduces earnings at a time of low returns and rising production costs, and urge the regulator to focus instead on improving tea prices and expanding markets.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has unveiled a new County Valuation Roll that will enable collection of land rates in municipalities starting in the 2026/2027 financial year. County officials say the roll provides a framework for fair assessment of property rates and is expected to generate revenue while improving compliance and transparency in land administration.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government aims to expand irrigated land by one million acres over the next decade under the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan 2025-2035, seeking to bridge the gap between Kenya's irrigation potential of more than 3.35 million acres and the current coverage of about 762,000 acres.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited has begun large-scale replanting of sugarcane following a court ruling that allowed it to reclaim parts of its nucleus estate from squatters. The revival marks a turning point for the company, thousands of farmers, job seekers, and businesses across Kwale County after years of legal disputes.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, to expand irrigation opportunities and provide alternative economic activities for communities around the Mau Forest Complex, while reducing reliance on forest resources.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The government has committed to expanding irrigation across the country through the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) 2025–2035, which aims to expand irrigation by one million acres, optimise productivity in existing public schemes, strengthen farmer-led irrigation, and unlock greater private sector investment.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has committed to expanding irrigation across the country through a 10-year National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (2025–2035) that aims to expand irrigation by one million acres, optimise productivity in existing public schemes, strengthen farmer-led irrigation, and unlock private sector investment as part of efforts to strengthen food security and build climate resilience.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out around 11 pm on Sunday in Machakos town's mitumba market, destroying second-hand goods worth millions of shillings across congested kiosks. The cause was not immediately established, and no casualties were reported.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three decomposing bodies discovered in a Kaseveni village thicket in Machakos county mid-June have been identified as a 28-year-old mother, her two daughters aged eight and four, and a seven-month-old foetus. Detectives have identified the mother's 23-year-old husband as the primary suspect and say they are pursuing him.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has partnered with Rainbow for Africa UK to establish an ultrasound simulation laboratory to strengthen medical training and improve maternal and neonatal healthcare in Western Kenya and the country. The facility will serve as a Centre of Excellence for ultrasound training, research and innovation.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court awarded former JKUAT student Allan Omondi Sh8 million after finding that police brutally assaulted and unlawfully detained him in 2019 during student unrest.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives have launched investigations into the killing of Edward Kariuki Muthee, a 30-year-old High Court advocate, whose body was found outside Strawberry Estate in Athi River, Machakos County, on Sunday morning. The body bore a cut above the right eye and a deep wound at the back of the head, and police said the motive remains unknown with no arrests made.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Subaru driver fled the scene in Ngumba Estate, Nairobi, after allegedly knocking down a motorcycle, prompting a high-speed chase by boda boda riders. Video showed the vehicle dragging the damaged motorcycle while weaving through traffic, though it remains unclear if the driver was apprehended.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Small-scale traders and hawkers in Keumbu Market are counting losses following a customer boycott triggered by political violence on Friday that left one person dead and scores injured after goons attacked a Linda Mwananchi convoy. The deceased, Vincent Osiemo, a 36-year-old father of three, fell from a moving vehicle during the chaos and was pronounced dead at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority data shows regulated saccos disbursed Sh2.79 billion in medical loans in Q1 2026, a 31 per cent increase from Sh2.13 billion in Q1 2025. This opinion piece argues the surge reflects weakened community safety nets and signals a troubling shift in the cooperative movement's role away from building economic resilience toward managing immediate healthcare crises.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
According to Dr Moses Masika, a Consultant Infectious Disease Physician and Medical Microbiologist, HIV succeeded in becoming a global sexually transmitted epidemic where other zoonotic viruses like Ebola failed because of biological factors: most animal viruses cannot effectively enter human cells or reproduce inside them, and only a tiny fraction successfully adapt to humans.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court ruling reveals that Fr. Joseph Kariuki Njino fathered a child in violation of his celibacy vow, and that three successive Bishops of Eldoret and family members knew of the secret son for a decade without disclosing it.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU) University of Nairobi Chapter has expressed solidarity with Moi University lecturers, condemning remarks allegedly made by the institution's Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut during a parliamentary appearance on July 2, 2026, in which he described academic staff as "parasites living off the work of others." The union argued that lecturers in Kenya remain overworked and under-resourced despite mounting challenges at public universities, and that staffing shortages have been repeatedly highlighted by regulatory bodies.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has blamed petitions filed in court over a regeneration project as a major hurdle causing intentional delays, despite approaching timelines for completion. The NRC told the National Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining that it had provided clear explanations on issues raised in the petition without resolution.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A child born with a physical difference faced social stigma but was supported by their grandmother and underwent corrective surgery to improve their health and well-being.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The International Women's Peace Group held its 2026 Kenya Women's Peace Conference in Nairobi, where speakers emphasized that women must take a leading role in building sustainable peace by strengthening unity within families and communities, arguing that lasting peace begins at the grassroots level rather than through governments and international institutions alone.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa has died at age 68 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. He had been living with kidney failure and developed a severe cough before being rushed to hospital on Sunday evening, dying on Monday morning.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Grade Six pupil is recovering at Awendo Sub-County Hospital after coming into contact with a live power cable running from a roadside kiosk in Athiko Estate, Awendo Town. The incident has sparked outrage among residents and a village elder says similar electrocution incidents have been reported in the area recently.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Ngurubani and Kagio in Kirinyaga County say miraa and muguka transporters are flouting traffic regulations along the Mwea–Embu Highway despite a previous agreement to reduce speed after deadly crashes. The drivers had earlier been diverted to alternative routes but have since returned to the highway and are speeding through trading centres.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo told young people in Kisumu that unemployment does not justify criminal activity, as security agencies intensify operations following a rise in criminal activities in the city. He called on residents to report suspects and warned that those engaged in violence and robbery would face the full force of the law.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Eldoret foiled an armed robbery and fatally shot four suspects in a dawn shootout along the Eldoret-Kiplombe road after they opened fire during an interception. Two suspects escaped with gunshot wounds, and police believe the gang is responsible for robberies across Kitale, Kapenguria, Nandi, Marakwet and Eldoret.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A middle-aged man was allegedly stabbed to death in Kibra's Gatwekra area after being found in a compromising situation with a woman; according to witness reports, the woman's husband attacked him with a kitchen knife. The suspect and the woman are on the run, and police are investigating.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven suspects arrested over a violent attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu were arraigned in Kisii Magistrate's Court but did not take plea after their case files went missing. One person died from injuries sustained in Friday's political violence, and police have summoned MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning as detectives pursue further leads.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
A KWS ranger charged with abducting fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who disappeared on January 18, 2025, after allegedly being arrested for illegal fishing at Lake Nakuru National Park, denied arresting him during testimony before a Nakuru court, though he admitted apprehending a man matching the description provided by Odhiambo's family.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a specialised Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course at the Border Police College in Kanyonyo, bringing together officers from the Bomb Disposal Unit and Administration Police Special Operations Group. The seven-week training, sponsored by the US Anti-Terrorism Assistance Programme, aims to strengthen Kenya's preparedness and response to explosive-related threats.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A team of 34 young learners from Riara Springs Girls' School is representing Kenya at the 2026 STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome, Italy, competing alongside innovators from more than 150 countries in practical engineering challenges and collaborative problem-solving.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old woman in Nairobi is hospitalized with severe spinal injuries after falling from the sixth floor of Father's Hub Apartment in Thome Estate. Her family alleges foul play in a domestic incident, claiming a female companion physically assaulted her before the fall and made threatening calls to her father.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-four learners from Riara Springs Girls' School are representing Kenya at the 2026 STEM Olympiad Grand Finale in Rome, Italy, competing against young innovators from more than 150 countries in practical engineering challenges and problem-solving.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the murder of advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, found dead outside his home in Athi River on July 5. LSK expressed concern about the safety of legal practitioners and pledged to monitor the investigation.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Four suspected armed robbers were shot dead and two escaped with gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in Uasin Gishu County. Police say the gang is suspected of armed robberies across the North Rift region.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenya Wildlife Service ranger charged in the abduction of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who disappeared on January 18, 2025, denied arresting him during trial at Nakuru Law Courts, though he admitted apprehending a man matching the family's description.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old woman is fighting for her life with severe spinal injuries after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment in Nairobi's Thome Estate. Her family alleges that a domestic altercation with her girlfriend, said to be a female police officer, preceded the fall, with the suspect allegedly calling the victim's father during an assault.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Eldoret foiled an armed robbery and fatally shot four suspects in a dawn shootout along the Eldoret-Kiplombe road after officers intercepted six men dressed in military-style attire robbing members of the public. Two suspects escaped with gunshot wounds, and police believe the gang is behind a string of robberies in multiple counties.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan human rights lawyer Dr Anita Nyanjong has been honoured with the BOBEA Community Leadership Award for her more than 17 years of work advancing the rights, leadership and opportunities of women and girls in Kenya and across Africa, including legal reform, policy advocacy, education and grassroots empowerment.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kibra sub-county are investigating the stabbing death of a middle-aged man in Gatwekra area, reportedly killed by a husband after being found in a compromising situation with the man's wife. The suspect and the woman involved are on the run.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Grade Six pupil is recovering at Awendo Sub-County Hospital after suffering an electric shock from a live power cable running from a roadside kiosk in Athiko Estate, Awendo Town. The incident has sparked outrage among residents and raised concerns about public safety, with similar electrocution incidents reported in the area previously.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Ngurubani and Kagio in Kirinyaga County have accused miraa and muguka transporters of flouting traffic regulations and speeding on the Mwea–Embu Highway, despite an earlier agreement to reduce speed following deadly crashes. The drivers had previously been diverted to an alternative route but have reportedly returned to the highway and are once again speeding through trading centres.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr Anita Nyanjong, a Kenyan human rights lawyer and international development expert, has been honoured with the BOBEA Community Leadership Award for her more than 17 years of work championing women's rights, gender equality, access to justice and adolescent girls' empowerment across Kenya and Africa.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Girls' schools swept top honours across most competitive classes at the Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival, with Karen C Girls winning every class it entered, while education stakeholders expressed concern that boys are steadily withdrawing from the festival.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Secondary school teams from Rift Valley Region are competing in Narok County for regional inter-schools titles and a place at the national championship, set for July 25 to August 4 in Thika. The regional games span four days, with officials reporting readiness on facilities, officials, and security preparations.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after winning the first leg of the final qualification round 2-0 away against South Africa's Bantwana. Head coach Mildred Cheche credited the country's structured player development pathway, noting that several members of Kenya's debut squad at the 2024 World Cup have since progressed to the senior Harambee Starlets.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Morocco can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said Kenya has the potential to qualify for the 2030 tournament through investment in facilities and player development via his foundation and academy.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Pipeline won their semi-final matches to reach the finals of the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League. KPA beat Kenya Defence Forces 2-0 in the men's semi-final, while Pipeline defeated the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 2-0 in the women's semi-final.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ahead of the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, signing an MoU to promote sports, healthy living, tourism, and environmental sustainability. The marathon will take place on October 25, 2026.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the last 11 minutes to give Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil and a first World Cup quarter-final appearance, eliminating the five-time champions in their earliest exit since 1990.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners were eliminated in the last 16 by Norway, 2-1, with Neymar scoring a penalty in injury time. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here," after the match at MetLife Stadium.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's 2-1 last-16 World Cup loss to Norway at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey should serve as "fuel" for the future, describing it as "the start of a new cycle" and insisting he will not step down despite the disappointing exit.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 despite playing with 10 men after a red card, while Norway stunned Brazil. The day was also marked by a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following intervention from Donald Trump, which triggered uproar.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Driver Neel Gohil and navigator Wayne Fernandes were crowned winners of the 4WD Turbo Restricted Category in the third round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship held in Machakos County. The event, organized by 254 Motorsports Club and sanctioned by Motorsport Kenya Federation, paid tribute to late rally champion Jose Sardinha.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said FIFA made a "bad decision" by suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match red-card ban from the 2026 World Cup, arguing the suspension should have been enforced and warning it could overshadow the USA's tournament.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Western Kenya KSSSA rugby 15s champions Kakamega High are aiming to win the East Africa FEASSSA title, according to head coach Amos Wamanga, who said the team is focused and well-prepared despite competition from top teams in Kenya and Uganda.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in the World Cup, with the midfielder urging his teammates to believe they can be world champions. England played most of the second half with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Driver Neel Gohil and navigator Wayne Fernandes won the 4WD Turbo Restricted Category in the third round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship held in Stoni Athi, Machakos County, organized by 254 Motorsports Club and sanctioned by Motorsport Kenya Federation.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after completing a move from Tanzanian club Simba Queens, where she spent four years. Shikangwa views the transfer as a platform to advance her career and compete at the highest level.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forward Catherine Khaemba has confirmed her exit from Bungoma Queens after her three-year contract expired in July. She says several clubs have expressed interest in signing her and she is carefully considering her next move, prioritizing better pay and working conditions.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acting United States Ambassador to Kenya Susan Burns said the FIFA World Cup 2026, being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is demonstrating sport's power to bring people together across cultures and introducing football to a wider American audience.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card handed to US striker Folarin Balogun, stating he did not think it was a foul and did not request it be overturned, only reviewed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority basketball coach Robert Mugabe remains confident his team can reach the playoffs despite a 71-85 defeat to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League. Mugabe said the team executed its game plan well and sees positives to build on, though he noted areas for improvement on defense and in attack.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Blue Pirates head coach Bramwel Lijoodi attributed his team's 2-0 victory over Wazalendo Masters in a Kenya Hockey Super League match to a pre-match motivational talk in which he reminded players of the long journey from Western Kenya and the importance of not returning home empty-handed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forward Catherine Khaemba has confirmed her departure from Bungoma Queens following the expiration of her three-year contract. She said several clubs have expressed interest in signing her and she is taking time to decide her next move, prioritizing better pay and a supportive environment.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. FKF General Secretary Dennis Gicheru attributed the win to strong preparation and teamwork, urging fans to support the team in the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acting US Ambassador Susan Burns told Citizen TV that the FIFA World Cup demonstrates sport's power to bring people together across cultures and is fueling football's growing popularity in the United States, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Blue Pirates head coach Bramwel Lijoodi used a pre-match motivational talk to inspire his team, reminding players they had travelled from Western Kenya to Nairobi to win. The visitors defeated Wazalendo Masters 2-0 in a Kenya Hockey Super League match at Impala Club grounds.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after four years with Tanzanian champions Simba Queens, aiming to elevate her career at a leading African club.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with FKF officials attributing the win to proper preparation and team discipline. The return leg is scheduled for Nairobi, with FKF calling on fans to support the team.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun, saying he did not think it was a foul and characterizing it as two players colliding while running at full speed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match red-card ban was a "big mistake," arguing the U.S. striker should have served the suspension after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega High School, KSSSA Western rugby 15s champions, are targeting the FEASSSA title. Coach Amos Wamanga said the team is focused on delivering at the East Africa championship after what he described as an ambush at the Nationals.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half as England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca despite playing a man down for over 45 minutes. Bellingham told his teammates they can be world champions after the victory, which he called the best night of his England career.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde's Blue Sharks received a celebratory homecoming parade in Praia after reaching the World Cup knockout stages in their first tournament, losing 3-2 to Argentina in extra time in the last-32 match. President Jose Maria Neves said "Argentina won, but Cape Verde triumphed," celebrating the team's unexpected success.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16, with Neymar scoring a late penalty consolation goal. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in a World Cup last-16 match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defeat should serve as "fuel" for the future and called the tournament "the start of a new cycle."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals despite playing with 10 men from the 54th minute, while Norway upset Brazil. A FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following an intervention from Donald Trump sparked controversy.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, which restores a water catchment area supplying Eldoret City and the Kerio Valley, has completed ten years and is launching a second ten-year phase focused on enhanced community engagement. The project overcame resistance from locals seeking grazing access, illegal loggers, and communities seeking free firewood access.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders have said the National Government's plan to hold public participation on an airstrip project inside Imenti Forest is illegal.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Wildlife Service has launched a hippo translocation exercise in Nyandarua County after prolonged drought displaced the animals from Lake Ol Bolossat. The hippos migrated to Mukindu Dam and subsequently raided nearby farms, prompting KWS to move them to a more suitable habitat in partnership with the county government and local communities.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
The UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth US$30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The assistance will be delivered through the UAE's Aid Agency and aims to address urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water, and shelter.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements during inaugural political consultations in Riyadh to deepen labour cooperation, strengthen trade, boost investment flows, and improve economic ties. The deals are expected to strengthen labour protections for Kenyan workers, open new export markets for local businesses, and attract fresh investments in energy, infrastructure and logistics.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Buckingham Palace contradicted Prince Harry's spokesperson and denied he would stay at the royal residence during a UK visit, citing a missed minimum-notice deadline. Harry's spokesman called the withdrawal of the king's offer "disappointing" after the palace reportedly needs advance notice to host guests.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cape Verde returned home to a celebratory parade in Praia after their first World Cup appearance, where they lost 3-2 to Argentina in extra time in the last-32 but progressed to the knockout stages. President Jose Maria Neves honoured the team at the presidential palace, saying "Argentina won, but Cape Verde triumphed."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanians hoped to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear of police violence and memories of mass killings during last October's election are likely to deter unrest. Riot police have been deployed across Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned protesters of consequences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey where US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to discuss the war.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's new supreme leader following his father Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israeli airstrike at the start of a Middle East war. Said to have been wounded himself, Mojtaba has issued over a dozen written messages as leader carrying on his father's confrontational ideology against Israel and the United States.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, with state media reporting massive crowds of mourners as ceremonies unfolded after his body lay in state for two days. Attention remains focused on his successor, son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since taking power.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya detained and deported Somalia's deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, accusing him of undermining regional security, suspected passport fraud, and involvement in activities threatening the Kenya-Somalia border area. Haji arrived with a valid diplomatic passport and visa but was held overnight before being put on the first flight to Mogadishu.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gunmen killed at least nine farmers and kidnapped "several" others in a raid on farmlands outside Kakangi village in Kaduna state, northwestern Nigeria. The attack follows a pattern of escalating raids by jihadists and criminal gangs on farming communities in northern and central Nigeria.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who won a landslide 2022 election victory as ally to President Ferdinand Marcos, is now facing a Senate impeachment trial that could permanently bar her from elected office as the political alliance between their families has collapsed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Austrian court sentenced a Syrian ex-general and former police officer to eight years in jail for torturing opponents of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad. The trial used universal jurisdiction, allowing European courts to rule on serious crimes committed abroad.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains and flooding from Typhoon Maysak killed at least two people in China's Guangxi region, with authorities raising flood alert levels to the highest emergency level. Authorities have evacuated 48,000 people in Nanning as multiple dams breached and reservoirs overflowed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso after the military-led nation broke off diplomatic ties last month. Burkina Faso's diplomatic staff was ordered to leave France by Monday evening, and the French foreign ministry said it regrets the decision, calling it "hostile and unfounded."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. President Zelensky urged NATO to take "strong decisions" on boosting Ukraine's air defences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains and flooding from Typhoon Maysak killed at least two people in China's southern Guangxi region, with authorities raising flood alert levels as the system weakened into a tropical storm. Nanning raised its flood control emergency response to the highest level after torrential rain breached dams, resulting in 48,000 evacuations so far.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Viennese court on Monday sentenced a Syrian ex-general and former police officer each to eight years in jail for torturing opponents of Bashar al-Assad. The trial used universal jurisdiction, a legal tool enabling European courts to prosecute serious crimes alleged to have been committed abroad.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso following the West African nation's decision last month to break off diplomatic ties. The French foreign ministry said all diplomats returned to France late last week, and Burkina Faso was given until Monday evening to withdraw its diplomatic staff from France.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's competition regulator said Monday it is investigating major technology and AI companies over allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices, following a presidential directive after a petition by the Nigerian Press Organisation citing concerns about unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI training.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people, the second major Russian attack on the capital in a week. Ukrainian President Zelensky, expected to meet US President Trump at a NATO summit in Turkey, called on the alliance to strengthen Ukraine's air defences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some Tanzanians hope to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear government threats and memories of mass killings during last October's election make unrest unlikely. Riot police are visible in Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned that previous force was "just a taste of what is to come."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mojtaba Khamenei, who spent his career behind the scenes, has been named to the lifetime post of Iran's supreme leader following a US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father Ali Khamenei in early July 2026. Said to have been wounded himself, Mojtaba has issued written messages continuing his father's confrontational ideology toward Israel and the United States, including blessing talks with the US to end the Middle East war.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The funeral procession for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday after he lay in state for two days. Authorities prepared for large crowds as the ceremonies offered Iran an opportunity to project resilience after five weeks of war with the United States and Israel.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gunmen killed at least nine farmers and kidnapped several others in a raid on farmlands outside Kakangi village in Kaduna state, northwestern Nigeria. The attack reflects escalating violence by jihadists and criminal gangs imposing levies on farming communities in northern and central Nigeria.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who won a landslide 2022 election victory as an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos, now faces a Senate impeachment trial that could bar her from elected office as the alliance between their families has broken down. The 48-year-old lawyer and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte rose to prominence as mayor of Davao before her political fortunes shifted.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's food shortage and maldistribution despite abundant land and skilled agricultural experts reflects policy incompetence and neglect rather than a lack of technical know-how.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that tall buildings in Lang'ata, South C and other estates near Wilson Airport obstruct flight paths and endanger lives, and must be removed to comply with aviation safety standards rather than having flight paths altered to accommodate the buildings.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's debate on odious debt—whether portions of public debt were borrowed illegally or without public benefit—has become a national concern affecting taxes, fuel prices, and public services. However, the opinion argues that even if disputed loans were resolved, Kenya's deeper problem is a development model that has become heavily dependent on borrowing as a substitute for genuine economic transformation.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Through Kenya Music Festival performances under the Competency-Based Education curriculum, learners are using creativity to confront issues including drug abuse, environmental conservation, mental health, and climate change—addressing real problems they encounter daily—yet many adults and parents remain unwilling to listen.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised ZYN nicotine pouch products to market with claims that using them instead of cigarettes carries a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. An opinion piece argues that Kenyan lawmakers debating new tobacco restrictions should take note of this landmark FDA decision.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized ZYN nicotine pouch products to carry reduced-risk claims, stating that using them instead of cigarettes lowers risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The opinion piece argues Kenyan lawmakers debating tobacco restrictions should consider this landmark FDA decision.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →