Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners to resign if they cannot handle a by-election, while alleging IEBC double standards and claiming there is a plot to postpone a July 16 by-election as a prelude to postponing next year's general election.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners to resign if they cannot handle a by-election, while alleging IEBC double standards and claiming there is a plot to postpone a July 16 by-election as a prelude to postponing next year's general election.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is under criticism for its handling of the Ol Kalou by-election, with critics accusing it of partisan application of electoral laws and undermining the level playing field for contestants ahead of the 2027 polls.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Odinga political dynasty faces a critical test as siblings and children of the late Raila Odinga work to establish their own political careers and influence independent of his long-standing shadow.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court has halted a planned 12-storey apartment near the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters and the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi's Kilimani after declaring the Nairobi City County's approvals unlawful.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues the IEBC has abdicated its responsibility during the Ol Kalou by-election, citing videos of vote-buying, Cabinet Secretaries engaging in partisan campaigning despite constitutional restrictions, and alleged instances of violence and voter intimidation. The author warns that such failures risk poll violence in 2027.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on IEBC commissioners to resign if they cannot handle a by-election, citing alleged double standards in enforcing Constitutional provisions and claiming there is a plot to postpone a by-election scheduled for July 16 as a precedent for postponing next year's general election.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces renewed scrutiny for its handling of the Ol Kalou by-election, with critics accusing it of applying double standards and being partisan, raising concerns about its integrity and independence ahead of the 2027 polls.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on the IEBC to address money's corrosive influence in politics and take decisive action against voter bribery and economic coercion, criticizing the 13-year stall in implementing the Election Campaign Financing Act.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million after finding her guilty of breaching the electoral Code of Conduct over remarks made during campaigns in Ol Kalou that a complainant argued amounted to incitement and were likely to fuel violence and hostility among the public.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has declared efforts to prevent Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from winning re-election in 2027, announcing plans to field a single candidate from among three potential opponents. Speaker Moses Wetangula has similarly endorsed Susan Nakhumicha as Natembeya's challenger, saying he relocated his political base to Kitale to secure western region votes for President Ruto's re-election.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi Movement cancelled plans to hold rallies in Ol Kalou Constituency this weekend, instead convening a meeting in Nyahururu Town on Sunday. Analysts suggest the former deputy president believes Kangata is attempting to popularise Sifuna in his Mt Kenya stronghold.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A military court placed Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira in prison on Friday, facing accusations of attempting to overturn the previous government and involvement in alleged coup attempts in 2023 and October 2025. Pereira, leader of the PAIGC party, had been under house arrest since January after his initial detention during the November 2025 military coup that overthrew President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight men aged 19 to 32 have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for an alleged plot to attack a UFC event hosted by President Trump at the White House in June using armed drones and snipers. Law enforcement said they foiled the plot before the June 14 "UFC Freedom 250" event, which took place without incident.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has assured party members of free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that ODM members, not party leaders, will determine who receives the party ticket for various elective positions.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet led leaders at a women empowerment fundraiser in Narok North Constituency calling for national unity, rejecting divisive politics, and endorsing the broad-based government ahead of the 2027 General Election.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has extradited Abdul Zahir Qadeer, an Afghan national, to the United States on July 9 following court approval of extradition proceedings. Qadeer was wanted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on allegations of conspiracy to import narcotics into the United States and possession of machine guns and destructive devices; Kenyan authorities arrested him in Nairobi on April 15, 2025.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million and ordered her to issue a public apology within 72 hours over remarks deemed to constitute hate speech and incitement during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations he distributed money to voters in Mirangine town during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that Kenya Kwanza-allied leaders, led by Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, are planning to transport hired groups into Ol Kalou to cause chaos during the forthcoming parliamentary by-election. Gachagua called on the National Police Service to prevent violence and ensure residents can vote without intimidation.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended appointments to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) board, saying the selection process was transparent, competitive and merit-based, overseen by a seven-member independent panel comprising senior professionals from banking, legal and public sectors.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has threatened legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over allegations linking him to attempts to influence the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Ichung'wah dismissed the claims as false and defamatory, accusing Gachagua of resorting to political propaganda.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressed a church service in Siaya County, emphasising that leadership should be measured by integrity and service delivery rather than political confrontation, and cautioning against divisive politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. He highlighted the government's administrative reforms, noting that more than 1,800 administrative units, including 74 sub-counties, have been operationalised.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PS Dr Raymond Omollo has praised the enactment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, recently assented to by President William Ruto, as establishing a legal framework for managing and investing revenues from Kenya's natural resources to ensure long-term national benefit. Omollo noted that Kenya previously lacked a comprehensive mechanism to preserve proceeds from natural resource exploitation for future generations.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga defended recent remarks he made at State House, clarifying that his comments had been misunderstood. Speaking at an economic empowerment event in Gem, Siaya County, Oburu said he meant to reference visionary leadership rather than dictatorship.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people were injured and two vehicles extensively damaged when supporters of rival political camps clashed while campaigning for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Transport along the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road was halted on Saturday after police fired in the air to disperse groups that had barricaded the highway.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied supporters to consolidate support for President Ruto's 2027 reelection, warning against political distractions including campaigns for 2032 elections. He called on supporters to set aside "unimportant matters" and unite efforts to ensure the President wins a second term.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court petition seeks suspension of several advocates accused of illegally operating multiple law firms, conflicts of interest, and orchestrating fraudulent litigation to siphon billions from county governments and public institutions. The petitioners also seek orders barring Nairobi City County, Marsabit County Government, LAPFUND, and the Kenya County Government Workers Union from issuing new legal instructions or processing payments to the advocates.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority increased tax collection to Sh2.568 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, up 10.5 per cent from Sh2.323 trillion the previous year.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has urged private companies to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, saying it would unlock access to long-term capital and support business expansion, while offering benefits including increased liquidity, tax incentives, and improved corporate governance.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nzoia Sugar Company has paid more than Sh700 million to farmers since resuming operations earlier this year, with the company's CEO noting that prompt payment within two weeks of cane delivery is critical to rebuilding confidence and encouraging increased production in Bungoma County.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The government has raised Sh350 billion for the proposed National Infrastructure Fund within three months, marking the first milestone in President Ruto's strategy to finance Kenya's infrastructure without relying solely on public debt. The fund aims to grow to Sh5 trillion and finance projects including clean energy production, dam construction, road development, and expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace the newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund, describing it as a critical instrument for protecting the country's natural resource wealth and securing prosperity for future generations. He noted that the fund, following President William Ruto's assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, will ensure that proceeds from natural resources are invested strategically to support economic growth and improve livelihoods.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The newly enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund Act creates a mechanism to manage revenue from natural resources, with the Future Generations Fund receiving 30 per cent of petroleum and mineral revenue and the Stabilisation Fund cushioning against macroeconomic shocks.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has drafted a new Land Reclamation Bill, 2026, to reclaim degraded land nationwide and build a legal framework for restoring degraded land while halting further degradation. The Bill seeks to enhance food and water security, strengthen climate resilience, promote environmental sustainability, and set up institutional, regulatory and financing mechanisms to guide ecosystem restoration and attract investment in land reclamation projects.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the government to stop sugar imports to allow local sugar factories to thrive, noting that Nzoia Sugar Mill has over 250,000 bags of 50kg sugar lying idle in its warehouse due to cheap imports flooding the market.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A government irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in West Pokot County has installed a solar-powered borehole and drip-irrigated greenhouses to supply water to two schools and support year-round vegetable production. The project aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation, lower school feeding costs, and provide practical learning opportunities in horticulture and climate-smart agriculture.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh288.6 million government-funded irrigation project in Moiben Constituency has brought 280 acres under irrigation, allowing more than 700 Uasin Gishu households to grow crops year-round and reduce weather-related losses. The scheme is expected to generate about Sh70 million annually from agricultural production.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ol Kalou constituency in Nyandarua County takes its Maasai name, like other areas in the region. Agreements in 1904 and 1911 converted the Maasai grazing land into white highlands, and the area became popular with Boer settlers including those named Van Staaten, Van Odendall, Joubert, Botha, Van Blerk, and Kruger.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Lower Sabor Irrigation Scheme in Moiben Constituency, with 280 acres under irrigation, is now operational and expected to generate about Ksh.70 million annually while directly benefiting more than 700 households and indirectly benefiting about 3,000 more people through agricultural value-chain opportunities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho commissioned a micro irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, which includes a solar-powered borehole, water storage tank, drip-irrigated greenhouses, and community water kiosks. The project is intended to improve food security, sanitation, and promote climate-smart agriculture in the learning institution.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A growing number of private schools are introducing international curricula alongside the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as parental demand for globally recognised education pathways rises.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan households have moved away from monthly bulk shopping trips to more frequent purchases of smaller quantities, a shift driven by economic pressures and the rising cost of living that forces families to buy only what they can immediately afford.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A growing number of private schools are introducing international curricula alongside the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as parents seek globally recognised education pathways.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Families of three missing men have filed a petition with the High Court seeking orders to compel Inspector General Douglas Kanja and police to produce the men alive or dead within 24 hours, alleging they were abducted by armed men believed to be security officers.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial calls for prompt, transparent investigation into allegations that a police officer pushed a 25-year-old woman from a sixth-floor apartment in Nairobi, arguing that officers must face the same accountability as ordinary citizens and that delayed action erodes public confidence in justice institutions.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County Assembly has passed a bill exempting persons living with disabilities from business licence fees and county levies to promote economic inclusion and ease financial burden on disabled entrepreneurs. The county government announced the measure during a stakeholders' meeting as part of broader efforts to empower persons with disabilities economically.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama has called on parents to invest in their children's education and work closely with teachers and school councils to improve student results, noting that collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to societal change through education.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Elderly widowers in Homa Bay County have called on the government to establish a special fund to support them, citing financial and social hardships following their wives' deaths. The men, many of whom are left caring for young children while facing health and income challenges, say a dedicated fund similar to the Women Enterprise Fund would help ease their burden.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 1,693 ECDE teachers in Meru received salary increases following implementation of a scheme of service, with certificate, diploma, and degree holders now eligible for career progression across specified job groups. The county also introduced a feeding programme and upgraded classroom facilities, measures the union says will improve morale and service delivery.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank's Kenya Economic Update projects the national poverty rate could rise by two to 4.5 percentage points by the end of 2026, with an additional 1–2.4 million Kenyans potentially falling below the poverty line due to worsening economic conditions including inflation, high cost of living, and joblessness. The bank has also downwardly revised Kenya's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3 per cent from 4.6 per cent, citing fiscal challenges and geopolitical tensions.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A driver and two passengers were killed on Saturday after their vehicle lost control on Raila Odinga Road, veered off the road, and stopped at the staircases of a footbridge near Riara University before catching fire. According to circulating video clips, the vehicle caught fire within minutes, burning the victims beyond recognition.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 16-year-old Grade 10 student at Thika High School died on July 10, 2026, after being thrown from the first floor of a school building by a classmate during an altercation. Police have launched an investigation as the family expresses frustration over lack of transparency from school authorities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A court in Isiolo sentenced Musa Mohammed and Joel Ntongai Ntonja to 12 years in prison after convicting them of possessing and transporting explosives without permits. The men were intercepted at an Archers Post roadblock on the Isiolo-Marsabit Highway on September 9, 2023, and a search of their vehicle recovered 1,600 pieces of water gel explosives, detonating cord, and electric detonators.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has opened an upgraded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Umoja II, equipped with modern dialysis machines and staffed by a nephrology team, aiming to improve kidney care access and reduce referrals to other health facilities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amref International University plans to establish the Beyond Zero Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital as a teaching facility in partnership with the Beyond Zero Initiative to strengthen training of healthcare professionals and improve maternal and child health services across Africa.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
A driver and two passengers died after the vehicle lost control on Raila Odinga Road in Nairobi, veered off the road, crashed onto a footbridge and burst into flames early Saturday. The three occupants were burnt beyond recognition, and witnesses said the vehicle was travelling at high speed before the accident.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Doctors Without Borders has set up a training facility in Kenya to prepare health workers for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is the fastest growing ever recorded and has claimed at least 600 lives since mid-May. The outbreak occurs in a region marked by poverty, armed conflict, and misinformation that has led locals to avoid treatment and attack health workers.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has removed a levy charged to youth under the NYOTA programme and announced the county government will add Sh10,000 to the second phase disbursement, bringing total support to Sh60,000 per beneficiary for business development.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has cautioned students, parents and the public against fraudsters claiming the inter-institutional transfer application window has opened, noting it has not yet started receiving applications despite plans to extend the transfer period from two weeks to one month.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government will strengthen healthcare services in schools through the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and intensify efforts to combat drug abuse among learners, according to Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni. The Ministry of Health is working with the Ministry of Education to integrate health facilities serving schools into the SHA system, enabling students to access timely treatment and preventive healthcare.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Armed Pokot bandits numbering about 60 from Baringo County raided herders in Nolkera area of Samburu West sub-county, killing three instantly; a fourth death (believed to be a bandit) occurred during the attack. GSU and KDF officers responded and recovered all stolen livestock after a gun battle.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI homicide detectives arrested John Ndiritu Muriithi, alias Tizo, the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old businesswoman Joy Kanini in Nyeri County. Muriithi was intercepted during a night operation at Timau along the Nanyuki-Isiolo road while in transit to Uganda with family assistance.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police and the National Transport and Safety Authority are investigating an incident in which a Prado repeatedly rammed an online taxi at an entertainment spot in Lavington. The taxi driver says he has been out of work for three days due to the damage; the Prado owner claims the taxi blocked his exit.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The national government, through the State Department of Culture, plans to construct a Sh150 million cultural centre for the Abakhayo community in Nambale, Busia County, to preserve cultural heritage and promote tourism and local economic development. The project was directed by President William Ruto and is to be completed within the current financial year.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
A growing market in Nairobi is developing around removal and reversal of past beauty decisions, as people move away from permanent or semi-permanent modifications like tattoos, tattooed eyebrows, and gel nails in favor of natural aesthetics.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan Olympians gathered at an awards gala for the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon, calling on athletes to avoid doping and maintain Kenya's status as an athletics powerhouse. Race director Moses Tanui reported that all athletes tested for banned substances during the race were clean.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Schools across Kenya are competing in regional semifinals today for places at the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games, set for July 28–August 1 at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. In Nairobi, Highway Senior School faces Starehe Boys Centre and Upper Hill play Olympic in boys' football semis, while Soweto Academy takes on OLOF and unbeaten Raila Educational Centre plays Huruma Girls in girls' competition.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday. Spain will face France in the semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School won silver at the Africa Schools Team Chess Championship in South Africa, securing qualification for the 2026 World Schools Team Chess Championship. The school went unbeaten with five wins and three draws for 13 points, finishing one point behind Uganda's champion team.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nygel Amaitsa, a Kenya Sevens fly-half, has joined KCB Rugby from Strathmore Leos, alongside seven other new players. KCB is preparing for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which begins July 25 in Nakuru.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nine of ten African teams at the 2026 World Cup reached the knockout stage, achieving a 90% success rate—the highest among FIFA regions—with five finishing as group runners-up and four among the eight best third-placed teams. Only Tunisia was eliminated in the group stage after dismissing their coach after the first match.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says the team's victory in the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament at Ngong Race Course has motivated them to pursue the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title, after finishing second overall last year.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Mary's School Yala defeated Kisumu Boys High School 1-0 in the boys' final, while Nyakach Girls beat St Mary's Lwak Girls 1-0 in the girls' final at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday. Both champions will represent Nyanza at the KSSSA national finals later this month.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Asumbi Girls High School defeated Tuk Jowi 22–20 in overtime to claim the Nyanza Region Secondary School girls' basketball 3x3 championship, while Agoro Sare High School beat defending champions St Mary's Yala 13–12 for the boys' title. Both schools qualified for the national finals in Nairobi later this month.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Cecilia Aluor Girls High School and Masara Secondary School won the Nyanza Region Secondary School volleyball championships, with Aluor defeating Nyakach Girls 3-0 in the girls' final and Masara overcoming St Mary's Yala 3-2 in the boys' final at Homa Bay High School.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title by defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a dramatic final. The 21-year-old recovered from wasting five match points and an emotional breakdown in the second set to clinch the title.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10, his second consecutive late goal in knockout games for Spain after scoring in stoppage time against Portugal.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Lamine Yamal, who has scored just once at the 2026 World Cup, said he does not focus on scoring but on helping the team win, noting that if Spain wins the tournament nobody will remember his goal tally.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway faces England in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with tens of thousands of fans expected to gather outdoors in Oslo, but a weather warning issued Friday forecasts heavy rain showers and thunder for Saturday afternoon and early evening in the south-east of the country.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Real Madrid's new coach on a three-season contract running until 2029, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. He said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club, after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rallied behind Belgium substitute Senne Lammens after the Manchester United stopper's error contributed to Spain's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory in Los Angeles on July 10. Courtois, who left the match in the 71st minute with a muscular problem, said Lammens is a great goalkeeper who will grow stronger from the experience.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says the matchup between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will be decisive in Norway's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Haaland has scored seven goals in four appearances at the tournament, while Kane has 14 World Cup goals and is one behind the Manchester City striker for tournament scoring.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of Peruvian newborns have been named after Norway striker Erling Haaland ahead of his team's World Cup quarter-final against England, with 468 bearing his surname and 91 carrying his full name, according to Peru's identity registry.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, who missed the previous three games with a hamstring injury, is set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday after Jarell Quansah was suspended.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The German Football Federation announced it has reached an "understanding" with Jürgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group. Discussions are set to continue next week.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at age 25. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause; police have opened an investigation after the body was found at a house in Cape Town.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tononoka Secondary School from Mombasa defeated Hola Boys 3-0 in the final at Kwale Stadium to win the Coast Region title and return to the National ball games. During the three-day games, Kaya Tiwi beat Kajembe Girls 5-1 in the girls' category, while Moi Forces won the boys' volleyball final 3-1 against Jaribuni.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Highway Secondary School's football team defeated Starehe Boys 1-0 in a semi-final match of the Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Sports Association games, with Bob Sam Onyango scoring in the first half to book the defending champions a place in the regional title final.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation organized a three-day CAF D Refresher Coaching Course in Nairobi, with 25 coaches completing the program designed to prepare them for the next stage, the CAF C license, following curriculum changes. The FKF is urging Kenyan footballers to earn coaching qualifications while still playing to ease their transition into coaching and strengthen football development.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Minnesota State Representative Hulda Momanyi Hiltsley challenged girls in Nyeri County to take the lead in climate action and environmental conservation during the launch of a tree nursery at St. Teresa Equator Senior School. The event involved officials from multiple organizations committed to promoting environmental projects and character development among students.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Work has commenced on a proposed airstrip within Imenti Forest in Meru County despite a court order blocking the project pending determination of a petition challenging it. Proponents argue the airstrip is critical infrastructure that will unlock economic potential and create employment, while opponents question the legality of recent activities and a public participation forum held despite the court order.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The restoration of Kaptagat Forest ecosystem has been completed with the final 22-hectare grassland at Chebior planted, according to National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo. The programme now shifts focus to protecting water catchments beyond the forest and expanding tree growing on farms.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki has praised the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme as a blueprint for community-led conservation, saying its decade-long success shows that environmental restoration works best when it improves livelihoods for forest-adjacent communities. He spoke at the programme's 10th anniversary in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Afghanistan Border Force general and First Deputy Speaker of Afghanistan's National Assembly was extradited from Kenya to the USA on Thursday to face charges relating to conspiracy to import narcotics and firearms. Abdul Zahir Qadeer was arrested in April after an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued, and a Nairobi court cleared his extradition.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China as Typhoon Bavi approaches, with the eastern city of Wenzhou having evacuated 887,801 residents by late Friday ahead of the storm's expected Sunday landfall. The typhoon has already lashed Taiwan and Japan's southwestern islands, while extreme weather earlier in the week left at least 39 dead across southern and central China.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyans have been killed while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war, with families searching for missing relatives. State authorities and rights groups dispute the actual number of Kenyan casualties in the conflict.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigerian security forces rescued over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Oyo state after they were held captive for nearly two months, but the army said the operation resulted in "casualties" among security forces without providing details. President Tinubu blamed the kidnapping on Ansaru, a Boko Haram splinter group.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Reports indicate Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border, with the departure airport linked to Turkish defence company Baykar, a military drone manufacturer. Turkish, Egyptian, and Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed the flights, their cargo, or their destination, and analysts note the reports remain unverified.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Authorities in Novosibirsk and other Siberian regions have urged residents to work remotely and limit car travel due to fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. More than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel shortages since June, with some introducing rationing and restrictions on jerry can purchases.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An American physician contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been evacuated to the United States, reigniting debate in Kenya over a controversial government plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. The U.S. has announced a Sh1.9 billion investment to strengthen Kenya's disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and border screening capabilities.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
China successfully landed a reusable Long March-10B rocket for the first time on Friday, according to its space agency, marking a major step in its space ambitions and in reducing launch costs. The first stage was recovered via a net-capture system on a seaborne platform after the rocket placed a satellite into orbit from Hainan.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali's army and Russian paramilitary Africa Corps forces regained control of the northern town of Anefis after fighting against Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists for nearly a week. Reinforcements arrived Thursday evening and retook the town, located about 100 kilometres from the rebel-controlled city of Kidal.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International criticized the US deportation of 11 people to Eswatini as unlawful, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of "cruel and racist" anti-immigrant policies. The group was the fourth batch to arrive since July last year under a $5-million deal with Washington.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A cholera outbreak in jihadist-controlled northeast Nigeria has killed dozens as insecurity and lack of health infrastructure hinder the response, with communities in the Lake Chad region hit by a wave of cases that residents said was spiralling out of control. More than 70 died from an earlier surge in Maiduguri, and a new rural outbreak has spiked over the past two weeks in communities on Lake Chad shores.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran insisted it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States after President Trump declared the truce over but agreed to further negotiations. Trump threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, marking a new low in relations between the two countries following an exchange of fire this week.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU foreign ministers will discuss imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements at a Monday meeting in Brussels, after pressure from member states. Several EU countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain have already imposed their own trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs conveyed Kenya's congratulations to Burundi during its 64th independence anniversary on July 10, emphasizing the countries' longstanding diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations through student exchanges, trade, and cultural interactions.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has extradited Abdul Zahir Qadeer, an Afghan national wanted by US authorities over alleged involvement in international narcotics trafficking and firearms offences. The handover to US Drug Enforcement Administration officials at JKIA followed extradition proceedings in Kenyan courts.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's next presidential election is approaching, with four names dominating political circles in Mogadishu: former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi. Each candidate presents a different vision for addressing Somalia's insecurity, political fragmentation, and economic challenges.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Media and military sources allege Saudi Arabia oversaw a nine-month training programme for more than 5,000 Somali fighters in Galguduud region using foreign mercenaries from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa, and Colombia. The reports claim the programme is financed by Saudi Arabia and follows a Saudi military delegation visit in June.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya marks International Kiswahili Day with ceremonies celebrating the language as a pillar of African identity, yet the country fails to commemorate the writers who shaped its literary tradition, despite readily honouring athletes and political leaders with monuments and national institutions.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that new publishers entering the school textbook market through curriculum changes should spread their bets and proceed cautiously, as governments remain the primary customer and competition from established and new entrants continues to intensify.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on rising political tensions in Mt Kenya ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election, which the electoral commission has threatened to call off over alleged bribery and violence, noting tensions between figures such as Senator John Methu and former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that state agencies tasked with environmental protection—NEMA, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service—are instead enabling ecosystem destruction through amendments to safeguard laws and approval of development projects in protected areas. The writer contends that Kenya's courts, empowered by Articles 42, 69, and 70 of the Constitution, may be the last defence against state-led environmental harm.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that weak campaign finance regulations globally allow money to corrupt the political process, making elections function like auctions where governance becomes a reward for the highest bidder. The article cites examples from Japan and the US to illustrate how structural failures in campaign finance laws enable wealthy elites to influence politics.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →