The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement, which has been vocal against President William Ruto's administration, faces internal disruption following Sifuna's political endorsement and entry into the race.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement, which has been vocal against President William Ruto's administration, faces internal disruption following Sifuna's political endorsement and entry into the race.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has increased its generosity towards Ol Kalou residents during ongoing campaigns, but the IEBC has threatened to postpone the by-election, citing disturbing reports of violent confrontations between rival supporters, late-night campaigns, destruction of campaign materials, and mobilisation of gangs.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed legal and administrative reforms to strengthen Kenya's pre-election dispute resolution process ahead of 2027, including extending the period for determining nomination disputes from 10 to 14 working days.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Abubakar Zein, a former EALA MP and prominent activist in Kenya's 2010 constitutional reform process, has died while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He served as a commissioner for the People's Commission of Kenya and was later appointed to the Constitution Review Commission, and also worked as a fine artist and Director at the Orature Collective.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County has deployed generators throughout City Hall for approximately two weeks to power hundreds of offices, reportedly due to unpaid Kenya Power bills under Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has filed an appeal challenging a High Court decision that declared President Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for violating the two-thirds gender rule. The court had directed the appointing authority to make Cabinet appointments compliant with the gender principle within 120 days from the judgment date of June 30.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed the Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi team's presidential ambitions, arguing they lack what it takes to vie for the country's top seat and predicting the opposition will be unsuccessful in 2027.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement has endorsed a presidential candidate, a development described as creating complications for the broader opposition alliance against President William Ruto's administration.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary team has challenged the Kenya National Highways Authority over increased fatal accidents in the Western region attributed to poor roads and shallow bridges.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party's future direction.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has threatened to postpone the Ol Kalou by-election following reports of violent confrontations between rival supporters, late-night campaigns, destruction of campaign materials, and mobilisation of gangs, even as government generosity towards residents has increased during campaigns.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed sweeping legal and administrative reforms to strengthen Kenya's pre-election dispute resolution process ahead of the 2027 General Election, including extending the period for determining nomination disputes from 10 to 14 working days.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to arrest and produce Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo for failing to honour summons.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two Italian investors facing fraud charges in Malindi claim the ODPP approved fictitious charges after they refused to pay a bribe, according to their lawyer in Kilifi Magistrate Court. The defence alleges the accused have built and sold over 60 villas in Watamu, contrary to prosecutors' claims that the villas existed only on paper.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has witnessed a public altercation between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, with Murkomen being told to arrest Gachagua if he has evidence.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate has summoned Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga to explain why a Presidential Proclamation on handing over Amboseli Game Reserve to Kajiado County has not been implemented.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece from Ol-Kalou in Nyandarua County, where a by-election follows former MP David Kiaraho's death, examines how campaign season has brought government resources and "facilitation" payments to the region. The writer urges voters to consider long-term development and avoid voting based solely on immediate financial or material benefits.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Political tensions between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have escalated, with the President's allies now planning to commemorate Gachagua's impeachment with a holiday.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Widows of former MP Mark Too are embroiled in a legal battle over the late MP's multi-million properties.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nakuru has suspended operations of a selection panel in Baringo County that was tasked with recruiting, vetting and appointing members of the County Public Service Board.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders have called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe alleged irregularities in the recruitment of five assistant chiefs in Homa Bay Sub-county, with successful candidates waiting for appointment letters despite being notified of their selection.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the IEBC to take action against Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and other state officers accused of distributing money and goods in Ol Kalou to influence the July 16 by-election. He also alleged that IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has been inactive in addressing bribery in recent by-elections and is using violence claims as a pretext to postpone the polls.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions has rejected the Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary's recent wage gazette notice, arguing it published only a minimum wage increase rather than the 12 per cent general wage increase that President William Ruto announced. Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the two are distinct interventions, with a general increase benefiting all workers across the wage structure while a minimum wage increase applies only to those earning the statutory minimum.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
PLP leader Martha Karua condemned an attack on her convoy at Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben, alleging that police failed to provide security despite a High Court order directing the local station to do so. Karua said the convoy was pelted with stones and her vehicle's rear windscreen was smashed after the Officer Commanding Station declined to deploy officers.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has submitted a legal reform package to Parliament seeking powers to crack down on premature campaigns, citing that current law does not give the commission a mandate to act against politicians campaigning before the official election period.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Bank on Thursday urged Kenya to implement anti-corruption reforms as conditions of its latest $750 billion lending package, approved June 29 after being stalled throughout 2025. The bank demanded measures including conflict-of-interest rules for politicians and an electronic procurement system, citing corruption as endemic across Kenyan public life.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Youth leaders in Kisii County held a peaceful caravan to promote harmony following violence in Keumbu that left one person dead and several injured after an attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy. Local leaders called for unity beyond politics and urged communities not to allow political differences to divide them.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court in Kisumu issued conservatory orders temporarily stopping the National Youth Council elections at ward, constituency, and national levels after a constitutional petition challenged the exercise. Justice Alfred Mabeya barred respondents from conducting elections until they comply with the National Youth Council (Election of Certain Council Members) Regulations, 2021, and directed publication of a verified, publicly accessible final voters' register.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 20 lawmakers gathered at Kenya's second Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue in Kisumu to call for accelerated climate action, emphasizing the need to move from policy planning to actual project deployment and move beyond political rhetoric toward tangible implementation.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has cautioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against partisanship and procedural failures ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that Kenya could face serious consequences if the electoral process loses public trust. Mwilu emphasized that the credibility of the next election will depend on the commission's ability to manage disputes fairly, impartially and within the law, and that any perception of bias or institutional failure could have far-reaching consequences for national stability.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly and Speaker Moses Wetang'ula have filed a Notice of Appeal to contest a High Court ruling that declared President Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for violating the two-thirds gender principle. Parliament is challenging the court's finding that the Cabinet contravenes Article 27(8) of the Constitution and disputing the interpretation that the gender requirement is immediately enforceable in appointive offices.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has directed authorities to implement a two-year business permit waiver for beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, allowing young entrepreneurs to redirect resources toward expanding their businesses and creating jobs.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the commission's leadership bears responsibility for safeguarding Kenya's electoral integrity, warning against repeating the events of the disputed 2007 General Election and urging the commission to resist political pressure and uphold the law.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission disclosed that it resolved 323 nomination disputes within ten days during the 2022 General Election period, establishing dedicated panels and waiving filing fees to ensure efficient handling and adherence to constitutional timelines.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto coordinated the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds programme using a newsroom-style format, directing his Cabinet and senior officials from Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi as they reported on fund disbursements across Kenya.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has demanded the immediate gazettement and implementation of a 12 per cent general wage increase announced by President William Ruto during Labour Day celebrations, saying recent wage adjustments focused only on the statutory minimum wage instead of the broader increase promised to all workers.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament has filed a notice of appeal challenging a High Court judgment that declared provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional. Justice Patricia Nyaundi had ruled that Section 6(1)(jA), which gave the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee power to block websites without a court order, was unconstitutional.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A senior NG-CDF official and a private contractor have been convicted by the Chief Magistrate's court in Malindi for the irregular award of a Ksh.19 million public construction tender. The court found the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt through evidence from more than 10 witnesses.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged young people benefiting from the government's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to invest their grants wisely and build sustainable businesses. The government disbursed KSh154 million to support youth entrepreneurship across Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties, with Meru receiving KSh81 million, Embu KSh41 million and Tharaka Nithi KSh32 million.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has assured residents of adequate security ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and warned that law enforcement will act decisively against anyone seeking to disrupt the poll, including those involved in violence or voter intimidation. The warning follows an IEBC caution that it could postpone or cancel the election if voter bribery and violence compromise its integrity.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has called on the IEBC to probe allegations that voters in Ol Kalou are being offered cash, gas cylinders and food in exchange for surrendering their national identity cards ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, claiming this denies citizens their constitutional right to vote.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Malindi court convicted a National Government Constituency Development Fund official and a private contractor for procurement irregularities in the unlawful award of a Ksh19 million contract for an education office block. The NG-CDF Fund Account Manager was fined Ksh400,000 or faces six years imprisonment, while the contractor's director was fined Ksh200,000 on each of four counts or faces concurrent two-year sentences.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has intensified criticism of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, calling him an "irredeemable tyrant, tribal, egocentric, bigoted ingrate" following tensions over the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kuria's remarks came after Gachagua told Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata to stay away from the DCP campaign unless he planned to campaign for another party.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has attacked IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon over remarks suggesting the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be postponed due to insecurity and electoral malpractices, arguing the constituency has been peaceful and accusing the electoral commission of selective law enforcement and attempting to shield the ruling UDA from defeat.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua condemned an alleged attack against her and members of the Board of Directors of Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben while overseeing implementation of a High Court judgment. Karua accused police of failing to enforce High Court orders that directed provision of security for the process.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia Ksh.1.5 million for breaching the Electoral Code of Conduct through remarks made during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign that were found capable of inciting violence, intimidation and hostility.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court petition has been filed seeking the removal of Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Phillip Mainga, with allegations of constitutional violations linked to the Standard Gauge Railway project, including failures to disclose procurement documents, contracts, and loan agreements, and denial of public access to SGR project information.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU Ambassador to Kenya has urged the country to diversify its export basket beyond agriculture and invest in value addition through the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, citing examples like specialty tea exports to France as proof of potential.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council and county governments to implement a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the NYOTA Project, intended to give young entrepreneurs time to establish and grow their businesses without licensing fees. He also instructed the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development to establish a national NYOTA identification mechanism and directed government financing institutions to develop dedicated financial products to support beneficiaries as their businesses expand.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Dock Workers Union's 2024/2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Kenya Ports Authority was registered with the Employment and Labour Relations Court in July after SRC approval. The agreement sets specific salary figures across grades, with the lowest-paid docker in KPA 10 earning Sh53,715 and includes increased transport allowances across all grades.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
A tribunal has dismissed the Kenya Revenue Authority's attempt to block a copyright lawsuit related to the eRITS tax system.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
TECNO has launched EllaClaw, an AI agent embedded in its AI Assistant Ella, currently in closed beta. The system can understand requests, plan steps, use tools and complete tasks on users' behalf—such as reminding to bring an umbrella, summarizing the day, or booking rides through apps.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Copyright Tribunal dismissed a preliminary objection by the Kenya Revenue Authority and its Commissioner General, allowing a software copyright dispute filed by Lawrence Miruka Bosire to proceed to a full hearing. Bosire alleges unauthorized use of his copyrighted geo-mapping and rental revenue management software in the development of KRA's Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS).
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has directed a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme to reduce bureaucratic barriers and costs for young entrepreneurs.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority reported collecting Ksh.2.844 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, a 10.6% increase from Ksh.2.572 trillion in the previous year, driven by strong performance in manufacturing, energy, financial services, ICT, and wholesale trade sectors.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme after the Government released more than Sh3 billion in grants to over 122,000 young entrepreneurs nationwide. The latest disbursement saw 88,934 beneficiaries receive a second Sh25,000 grant and 33,269 receive their first grants across all 47 counties.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called for urgent investments and stronger international partnerships to accelerate access to clean cooking solutions across Africa, noting that nearly one billion Africans continue to rely on firewood, charcoal and other polluting fuels. He warned that with less than five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the continent cannot afford delays in expanding access to cleaner energy alternatives.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
A section of residents at Mitheru and Muthambi in Tharaka Nithi county will be forced to vacate their homes to make way for construction of the Nithi bridge.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Severe drought has turned maize fields brown across Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties, with Trans Nzoia's agriculture department estimating over 50,000 of 250,000 acres under cultivation have withered, threatening the country's food security. Farmers planted expecting normal rainfall but faced a prolonged dry spell after the Kenya Meteorological Department had warned of below-normal soil moisture.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has finalized preparations for the Isiolo Export Abattoir ahead of its official launch by President Ruto this month. The facility aims to modernize Kenya's livestock sector by shifting from live animal exports to value-added products such as processed meat and leather, while creating jobs and strengthening food security in pastoral communities.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme remain unpaid for their harvest, but government purchases of milled rice—currently 2,000 bags daily—are beginning to clear stockpiles, with the cooperative expecting all stored rice to be sold by next week.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government has presented a proposed Land Reclamation Bill, 2026, aimed at providing a comprehensive legal framework to guide the reclamation and restoration of degraded land while addressing land degradation, enhancing food and water security, and strengthening climate resilience.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its support for the National Biosafety Authority in regulating genetically modified organisms and advancing biotechnology adoption to strengthen food security and agricultural productivity, citing ongoing challenges from droughts and pest infestations.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of students who qualified for university admission with the minimum C+ entry grade are missing out on their preferred degree courses because they performed poorly in key cluster subjects.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Elimu Bora Working Group have filed a constitutional petition seeking to prevent the reopening of Meline Waithera dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where 16 students died in an arson attack. The organisations argue that past safety failures must be addressed and recommendations implemented before the dormitory reopens, with eight girls charged in connection with the incident.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Withdrawals from retirement savings in Kenya surged 10 per cent last year as workers laid off due to economic difficulties cashed out their savings to survive, putting them at risk of poverty in retirement.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four officers at Kamkunji Police Station are under investigation for allegedly stealing Sh21 million from a Congolese trader by exchanging his genuine currency notes with fake ones, then arresting him for carrying counterfeit money. The trader, Feston Mwamba, had collected the funds from a Buscar East Africa Limited booking office after they were delivered from the Democratic Republic of Congo as a parcel.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cancer Institute of Kenya reports that at least 80 Kenyans die from cancer daily while 125 new cases are recorded daily. The National Assembly Health Committee has pledged to push for increased funding for the institute to strengthen prevention, treatment, research and palliative care services.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists warn that Ebola infections, now approaching 2,000 cases, could surpass 10,000 by late August if containment efforts are not rapidly intensified, potentially marking the outbreak's most dangerous phase.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fibroids remain a common but often undiagnosed health condition affecting women, with between 20 to 50 per cent of women in reproductive age living with them, and up to 70 to 80 per cent developing them by age 50. A fibroid treatment specialist explains that fibroids are benign uterine growths linked to genetics and reproductive hormones, while a patient recounts her delayed diagnosis following unexpected severe bleeding in 2018.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers across Kenya held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March on Friday calling for prompt, independent and transparent investigations into the recent deaths of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Keige, found dead in Athi River and Juja respectively. The legal fraternity says the killings pose a threat to the rule of law and access to justice.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu has opened Baby Pendo Botanical Park on the grounds of the former Kachok dumpsite as a memorial to Baby Samantha Pendo, who died during the 2017 post-election protests after police reportedly stormed her family's home in Nyalenda informal settlement. The family says the park preserves her memory but their quest for justice and accountability remains unresolved.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
A United Nations Population Fund survey finds that although young people globally face rising economic challenges, they still value family. Many are grappling with the dilemma of potentially having spouses and children while financially struggling.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County has partnered with the Kenya snakebite research and Intervention Center and Kenya Institute of primate Research to map snakebite hotspots and develop data for creating an antivenom. Researchers trained Community Health Promoters in snakebite recognition, prevention, and response to reduce preventable deaths and disabilities.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to invest grants wisely, as the government disburses Sh154m in the second phase to youth from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties. The programme aims to tackle youth unemployment by providing startup capital for young entrepreneurs.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An autopsy on Anne Adhiambo, a Kenya Medical Training College student found dead in her hostel room on July 7, established she died from multiple internal injuries and possible lack of oxygen. The report revealed bite marks and signs of assault, and her family has appealed to police to pursue the suspects quickly.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Lokamarinyang in Kibish staged a peaceful protest over the severely dilapidated state of Lokamarinyang Dispensary, which has cracked walls, a leaking roof, broken equipment, and lacks basic drugs and medical supplies, calling on the county government to intervene.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers across Kenya took to the streets to protest the killings of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Kiage, demanding enhanced security for the legal profession and urging authorities to expedite investigations and hold those responsible accountable.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested a Grade 9 student as the prime suspect in the murders of two young girls, aged 4 and 5, who disappeared while playing in Nkura Village, Kisii South. Their bodies were discovered in a banana plantation; preliminary investigations suggest the minors were abducted, defiled, and poisoned.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court petition by Francis Awino challenges Nairobi's new water tariffs, arguing they were approved without adequate public participation and violate consumers' constitutional rights. Awino seeks orders to halt implementation and billing, and to ring-fence disputed bills for adjustment or refund if the petition succeeds.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released more than Sh3 billion under the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme to support over 122,000 young entrepreneurs. The initiative includes a two-year waiver on county business permit fees for all beneficiaries.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Kisii have arrested a 14-year-old Grade Nine pupil and a 56-year-old caretaker in connection with the murder of two young girls in Kisii South Sub-County. The suspects are being held at Suneka Police Station pending court presentation, with investigators recovering evidence including shoes and a garment from the crime scene.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Higher Education Loans Board has opened the 2026/2027 application window for first-time undergraduate and TVET students to apply for government scholarships, tuition loans, and upkeep loans through the Higher Education Financing portal. Eligible applicants must have an official admission letter and can apply online before the start of the new academic year.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Government has launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme, with 1,680 young people in Marsabit County set to receive business support grants. The programme targets youth aged 18–29 years and persons with disabilities up to age 35, and is being implemented across all 1,450 wards nationwide.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Voi Police Station intercepted a trailer transporting 825 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately Sh24.7 million in Voi Township following an intelligence-led operation. Two suspects, the truck driver and an alleged accomplice, were arrested and taken into custody with the vehicle and seized narcotics.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Around 160 golfers gathered at Royal Nairobi Golf Club for the inaugural BOMA Charity Golf Day, organised by Kenya High School Alumnae Society's Endowment Fund Trust to raise Ksh10 million this year to support financially vulnerable students and school development projects.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocates in Machakos County held a peaceful demonstration to mourn lawyers Esther Wairimu and Edward Muthee, who died under mysterious circumstances. The advocates' chairperson said the deaths raise serious questions and, if intended to silence or intimidate the legal profession, constitute an attack on the rule of law.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has secured the conviction of Major Peter Mwaura Mugure, a senior military officer, on three counts of murder after the High Court in Nyeri found the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mugure was convicted in connection with the murders of his two young children and their mother in October 2019, with evidence showing he planned and executed the killings after luring his family to Laikipia Air Base.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Commission on Administrative Justice has ordered the Social Health Authority to disclose disaggregated payment records made to hospitals under the defunct NHIF between 2018 and 2024, and SHA/SHIF payments from 2025 onwards, citing constitutional right to information. The agency has 21 days to comply or face criminal prosecution recommendations.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The African Cancer Foundation has launched a fundraising drive to raise between Ksh15 million and Ksh30 million to strengthen cancer awareness and healthcare capacity in Kenya. Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o said the funds will support training initiatives and help bridge gaps in cancer education and care, as many patients are diagnosed too late due to inadequate public awareness and limited access to information.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Africa Cancer Foundation has launched an endowment campaign targeting between Sh15 million and Sh30 million, aiming to build a US$100 million fund for cancer prevention, early detection, and patient support programmes in Kenya. The foundation's 15th anniversary launch focused on ensuring financial constraints do not prevent early diagnosis and treatment, particularly for vulnerable communities.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan rapper, singer and producer tg.blk has been named Spotify's EQUAL Africa artist for July, joining a programme that celebrates women artists shaping the future of African music. The independent artist, born Nyathigi Gatere and based in Mombasa, is known for her genre-bending sound fusing rap, lo-fi production, R&B and soul.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
St Mary's School Yala and Maseno School have reached the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two boys' football semifinals. Yala finished second in their group with four points before advancing; they will face Group A winners Maseno, while Kisumu Boys (Group B winners) will play Gendia.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Six of eight quarter-finalists are European nations—France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland—alongside Argentina and Morocco. Despite the 48-team format increasing non-European representation, Europe's dominance at the business end reflects the continent's concentration of wealth and top talent in major leagues.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi has missed two penalties at the World Cup, including one against Egypt in the last 16, becoming the only player to miss more than one in a single tournament. His overall penalty conversion rate of 77 percent matches the global average, a notable weakness for a player of his caliber.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant curling finish after an earlier missed penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele adding a second goal. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals next Tuesday in Dallas.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team will bounce back after a 2-0 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France and prepare to co-host the 2030 tournament. Ouahbi, appointed in March, acknowledged France's strength but pledged the team would work harder to do better next time.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Mary's School Yala beat Maseno School 1-0 in a semifinal to reach the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School football boys final, where they will face Kisumu Boys on Saturday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The two teams drew 0-0 in their preliminary round group final and previously met in the regional semifinals, with Kisumu Boys winning on penalties.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
About 145 players from Nairobi and environs competed in the inaugural Iseme Kamau Maema and Oxygene Open Golf Tournament at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, a par 72 course. Participants praised the organization and course conditions, with the event featuring networking opportunities and prizes.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club during his second spell in charge, focusing on work, responsibility, and ambition after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 loss to Argentina following a 3-2 comeback. Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Joseph Girls High School reclaimed the regional girls' football title by defeating defending champions Nasokol Girls 3-1, while debutant Tenwek High School staged a comeback to beat pre-tournament favourites Menengai High School 3-2 in the boys' final at the 2026 Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games in Narok.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho defeated Friends School Anjego 24-0 to win the 2026 Nyanza Region rugby sevens championship, while Sigoti Complex Girls retained their title with a 29-0 victory over Nyagichenche. Both teams qualify for the national finals.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defending East Africa basketball 3x3 champions Ng'iya Girls lost to Barchando Girls 10-8 in the quarterfinals of the Nyanza Region Secondary School games in Homa Bay. Barchando and Asumbi advanced to the semifinals, with the top two teams set to qualify for the KSSSA national games.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semi-finals, where they will face either Spain or Belgium.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Olympic High School won the Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Sports Association basketball 3x3 championship, defeating reigning national champions Buruburu Girls 10-5 at Jamhuri High School. This was Olympic's second basketball title in the region this year, following their 5x5 championship in March.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova, Czech Republic friends who have played doubles together, will compete for the Wimbledon title on Saturday. The pair, who spent time together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, say their friendship will remain intact regardless of the outcome.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup women's semi-finals at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday, with Pipeline defeating A-Plus 3-0 and Prisons overcoming Nairobi Prisons in their quarter-final matches.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Morocco, with forward Kylian Mbappe scoring his eighth goal of the tournament on the hour mark. Coach Didier Deschamps praised Mbappe's composure after the forward had an earlier penalty saved, and noted France has now reached the last four in three consecutive World Cups.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Kipyegon says she is recovering from a hamstring injury and plans to use the 3,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco as a springboard for the rest of the season. The Kenyan, who has three Olympic and four world 1,500m titles, finished third in the mile in Eugene and said she was running at 98 percent of her capabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.
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Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far as defending champion Argentina advances to the quarter-final against Switzerland, with the team winning all five of their games despite gruelling knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.
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England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC have begun a squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season, signing Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma from Remo Stars and extending contracts of midfielder Fabian Adikiny and forward Ian Simiyu, as the club aims to challenge for the domestic league title after finishing fourth in the 2025/26 campaign.
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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said his team expects to face elimination by European champions Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final but believes they can pull off a victory, despite Spain's strong form and Belgium's more difficult group stage.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya awarded 27 coaches with World Athletics Level One certificates after completing an intensive coaching course, aimed at strengthening grassroots athletics development. The graduation ceremony in Nairobi was attended by Athletics Kenya officials, elite athletes, development partners and diplomats.
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Morocco, the last African team in the tournament, lost 2-0 to France in the quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9, 2026. Despite disappointment, the result represented continued progress for the team, which reached the semi-finals in Qatar four years earlier.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal has not yet shown his best attacking form at the 2026 World Cup, though he has been a constant menace to defending sides. Yamal has one goal and no assists at the tournament so far while recovering from a late-season injury.
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Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as national team coach on Friday, saying he will call on Cristiano Ronaldo if the 41-year-old forward remains available to play, despite criticism of his performances at the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
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France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, and captain Kylian Mbappé said the team is not getting carried away, insisting there is still much harder work ahead despite their satisfaction with the result.
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Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best time of 2:11.83 in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco, surpassing Noah Ngeny's previous best of 2:11.96 from 1999.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets play South Africa in a FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying return leg on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium, needing a draw or win after winning the first leg 2-0 in Pretoria. A victory would send them to the tournament in Morocco in October.
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Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.
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Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and triple world gold medallist who set his 15th world record in March, says he remains motivated as he prepares to compete in Monaco's Diamond League.
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US tennis player Coco Gauff, 22, lost her Wimbledon semifinal 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 to Karolina Muchova on Thursday after missing a match point, and said she expects to receive hateful comments online from disgruntled gamblers when she checks social media.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hugo Broos has exited as South Africa's head coach, with the Belgian offered a different role such as advisor. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him as national coach.
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The article examines Kenya's vultures — described as nature's clean-up crew that remove harmful bacteria and diseases — and the threats they face, framing conservation challenges around their ecological role and survival.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vultures, nature's cleanup crew that remove harmful bacteria and diseases by feeding on carrion, are under threat in Kenya. The article calls for urgent conservation efforts to protect these vital scavengers from predation and ensure their continued role in environmental health.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Conservationists, led by Friends of Karura's Prof Karanja Njoroge, warn that Kenya's 15 billion tree campaign by 2032 is being contradicted by destruction of the country's remaining indigenous forests, with state agencies accused of failing to protect the natural heritage.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County living adjacent to Kaptagat Forest have backed the ongoing electric fencing of the 20,000-hectare ecosystem, arguing it is necessary to curb forest degradation caused by illegal grazing and logging. The fencing, begun in May, is part of a 10-year conservation programme with supporters dismissing opposition from what they describe as non-local forest users.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Anti-foreigner vigilante attacks in South Africa, including an unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, have driven thousands back to their home countries. Over 15,000 Malawians left South Africa, along with thousands from Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other nations, with many assisted by their governments in an official multi-country repatriation.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UN Women agency warned that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support due to cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025. A report based on responses from women-led organisations in 52 crisis-affected countries found that 84 percent have seen demand increase, but nearly nine in ten say they can no longer meet current needs, with two in five expecting to shut down within the year.
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Typhoon Bavi triggered landslides that killed at least 15 people and left six missing on the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao, while more than 2,000 in Taiwan were evacuated as the biggest typhoon in decades approached the region on Friday.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration has notified the African Union that it will no longer support the UN Support Office in Somalia after December 31, 2026, jeopardizing the logistical operations that sustain nearly 12,000 AU personnel deployed in the country. The AU convened its Peace and Security Council to examine the implications and explore alternatives to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia operational.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
During a state visit to Beijing, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah secured commitments from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to step up cooperation in energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors. Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking investment to implement election pledges to create jobs and diversify the Namibian economy.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Polish court has sentenced Igor Rogov, a former Russian opposition activist, to seven years in jail for spying for Russia's FSB security services and organizing a parcel containing explosives. His wife Irina received a three-year sentence in the same case.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is the "fastest growing" ever, with 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths since mid-May, according to African health authorities and the WHO. The Africa CDC head said the current outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones, including the 2013-16 West Africa epidemic, with case numbers doubling every 28 days.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The renaming is the latest among several institutions, buildings, government programs, warships and initiatives that have taken on Trump's name since he took office for a second term.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union is developing new procurement rules that would allow authorities to exclude bids with less than 50% European content from major public contracts and favour EU companies in strategic sectors, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and narrow a widening trade gap.
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Senegalese authorities ordered exiled Guinean opposition members to cancel a planned meeting in Dakar intended to mark the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of activists Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah and denounce human rights violations in Guinea.
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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team will bounce back after losing 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final on Thursday and will keep building as they prepare to co-host the 2030 tournament.
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The Horn of Africa has become a key site of geopolitical competition, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and other international powers seeking influence across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In Somalia, this rivalry intensifies as the federal government faces domestic challenges and criticism over state institutions, corruption, and political disputes.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that political uncertainty undermines investor confidence, weakens public institutions, and limits job opportunities for young Kenyans, with effects visible in university financial troubles, healthcare concerns, and youth migration.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs Fikirini Jacobs should resign or step aside pending completion of an investigation into the death of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma, which allegedly occurred in his presence and official vehicle, to strengthen public confidence in the investigation and demonstrate accountability.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Saba Saba Day, the unofficial anniversary of Kenya's second liberation, no longer stirs the same momentum it once did, not because the struggle is over but because the second liberation was hijacked and never truly delivered change to ordinary Kenyans.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece comparing a historical KANU-era electrification campaign in Kipipiri to a recent removal of power infrastructure by Kenya Power from Mbeere North, arguing that political benefits are temporary.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece uses a personal anecdote about a free water well to illustrate how people treat complimentary services wastefully compared to paid ones, drawing a parallel to politicians' attempts to win support through giveaways.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that the recent wave of student unrest and school property destruction across Kenya reflects a deeper crisis involving parenting, values, and discipline, and poses risks to the nation's future if youth continue to believe destruction is an acceptable way to express dissatisfaction.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
As horses increasingly appear in Kenyan urban areas and become a source of income through tourism and recreation, animal welfare experts warn that Kenya lacks systems to safeguard the welfare of the growing horse population. A newly released State of Horse Welfare in Kenya report, compiled by the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals with support from Brooke East Africa, describes an industry growing faster than its regulatory and welfare structures.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →