A by-election in Ol Kalou to replace deceased representative David Kiaraho has become contentious, with goons attacking and injuring DCP campaigners and destroying property amid what the article describes as days of tension and cutthroat campaigns.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
A by-election in Ol Kalou to replace deceased representative David Kiaraho has become contentious, with goons attacking and injuring DCP campaigners and destroying property amid what the article describes as days of tension and cutthroat campaigns.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Critics say President William Ruto and his allies are demonstrating arrogance and disregard for the electorate through their speeches, actions, and what is characterized as blatant abuse of the constitution.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, masked gunmen attacked a Democracy for Citizens Party campaign vehicle at Pembroke Bridge, while fresh allegations of violence, intimidation, and voter bribery continue to be reported.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two Speakers have been barred from campaigning, a sitting MP is suing the entire Cabinet, the Head of Public Service faces court action, and Deputy President Gachagua has named individuals, as courts and politics collide over state officers engaged in campaigns this week.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka were heckled by a hostile crowd while attending the Western Region Secondary Schools football final match between Musingu Boys and Kakamega Boys at Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu on Sunday, sustaining a gunshot wound to his chest. The extent of the injury and whether the projectile is a live bullet or rubber bullet remain under assessment, as police had not issued an official statement at the time of publication.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on religious leaders to protect churches as places of worship, peace and national unity rather than platforms for political division, warning against political leaders using church pulpits to spread hatred, tribalism and intolerance.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
A wave of political violence in Kisumu City left one person dead, several injured, nine motorcycles burned, and a police vehicle damaged after rival groups clashed. In Nyahururu Town, stone-throwing at a political rally injured several people; police arrested six suspects in Nyahururu and eight in Kisumu.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula campaigned in Bungoma County for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, citing Kenya Kwanza administration achievements in infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, including the revival of Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories and settlement of terminal dues owed to former Pan Paper workers.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
As campaigns for the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election near their end, fresh allegations of violence, intimidation, and voter bribery continue. Masked gunmen in vehicles with concealed and missing registration plates attacked a Democracy for Citizens Party campaign vehicle at Pembroke Bridge on the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Samson Ndindi Nyoro, who received a Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear award during Jamhuri Day and was initially aligned with President William Ruto's administration, has since emerged as a critic of the government.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told a congregation in Kitui that tribal politics and bad alliances have derailed the country's progress, assuring that no region will be left behind. He announced that Kenya has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam, set for commissioning in April 2027.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's united opposition coalition has exposed internal contradictions over choosing a presidential flagbearer for 2027, with leaders disagreeing on timing and process—DP's Justin Muturi endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka while appearing with Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua said there was no agreed formula, and Rigathi Gachagua argued for delay. A Standard opinion piece argues the real issue is not personalities but Kenya's presidential system architecture, which makes the flagbearer choice a winner-take-all political battle.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the national government is engaging with landowners over compensation for a Sh7 billion Nithi Bridge project in Meru, with the contractor waiting on site for the compensation process to be completed before work begins.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
North Rift Kenya Kwanza leaders endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to succeed President William Ruto in 2032 during celebrations of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei publicly backed Kindiki, citing his stabilising influence on the Government and regional development.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election and will instead support President Ruto's re-election bid. Oburu said the party completed consultations for a pre-election coalition agreement and found Ruto suitable for presidency, citing his incorporation of ODM members in government.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mt Kenya residents not to "gamble" with supporting President William Ruto's re-election, arguing it would position the region to produce Kenya's next Head of State after 2032. Kindiki said he is the "best placed person to take over" from Ruto and likened himself to "the striker staring at the goal."
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel ole Kenta said the party has extended an invitation to the Linda Mwananchi team to work together, after the team was turned down by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kenta stated that Jubilee's doors remain open and called for cooperation for the betterment of Kenya.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed the political alliance between Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua as selfish and without benefit to the Akamba community, instead urging Kalonzo to seek a working relationship with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruko maintained that President Ruto should be supported for two terms and warned that the Akamba community should not beg Kalonzo to change course should he remain rigid.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto called on Kenyans to reject divisive political leaders, saying national unity is essential for development. During a visit to the Chuluni-Zombe Road project in Kitui County, he announced the 25-kilometre road construction would be fast-tracked for completion ahead of its December 2027 deadline, part of 250 kilometres of road construction across the county.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leader James Orengo has criticized the wave of political fundraisers across the country, describing large cash contributions by leaders as bribery that should attract scrutiny from investigative agencies. He said unexplained wealth should be investigated by the EACC and KRA, and argued that no president could legitimately contribute Ksh 100 million in one weekend.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain places of worship and unity rather than platforms for political leaders to spread hatred, tribalism and division. Omollo called on religious leaders to safeguard the pulpit to promote peace, truth, national cohesion and moral values.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC says preparations for Thursday's Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election are in final stages, with training of Deputy Presiding Officers and Presiding Officers completed, while Polling Clerks training is underway across the constituency.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has announced it will support President William Ruto's second-term bid in the 2027 General Election and will not field its own presidential candidate, according to party leader Oburu Oginga. The decision reflects the deepened political cooperation between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza government under their broad-based arrangement.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
During a Kitui County tour, Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua likened President William Ruto to football superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, praising his leadership style and development record. The President was inspecting infrastructure and economic empowerment projects in the Ukambani region.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the Sh350 billion National Infrastructure Fund will finance major development projects in water, roads, energy and other strategic infrastructure across the country, including dams for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions to strengthen food security and agricultural exports.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata's driver was shot in the chest during a Linda Mwananchi tour in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties on Sunday. The governor said his group was stoned at an AIPCA church and his driver shot by police, with the bullet lodged in the driver's chest, and his car blocked and confiscated by goons in Laikipia.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga announced that the party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will instead support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing the move strengthens a broad-based government and ensures Nyanza benefits from national development projects.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizen Digital's Vincent Obadha argues that the National Transport and Safety Authority, created in 2012 to consolidate road safety functions, has increasingly prioritized designing new fee structures and compliance regimes with revenue projections over demonstrating genuine safety benefits.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to ensure church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political intolerance and divisive rhetoric. He stated that churches should not offer platforms to leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto extended an olive branch to Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka while speaking at a church service in Kitui County, pledging to give Ukambani its "rightful share" and emphasising the broad-based government formed after the 2024 Gen Z-led protests as a path to national unity and prosperity.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders and clergy in Ol-Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have called for peace ahead of Sunday's by-election, following violence when a DCP truck was attacked during campaign activities. Political actors and supporters have been urged to embrace calm and tolerance to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that the state, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and leaders allied to ODM's Linda Ground faction sponsored violence at ACK cathedral in Kisumu on Sunday, when goons surrounded the church as he, Senator Edwin Sifuna, and other Linda Mwananchi members attended a service.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Quality Inspection Services Japan was appointed in March as one of nine firms accredited by the Kenya Bureau of Standards to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity services for goods entering Kenya, but the reform has allegedly birthed monopoly practices and ongoing court battles within the inspection industry.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says the recently established Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund will preserve revenues from natural resources including minerals and petroleum for future generations while supporting long-term economic growth. Resource-rich counties such as Siaya stand to benefit from the initiative through ongoing gold mining activities and planned investments.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that the government has secured Sh10.6 billion in financing from the African Development Bank Group to begin construction of the second phase of the Thwake Dam by April 2027, which aims to improve water security, expand irrigation, and increase renewable energy generation in Kenya's lower eastern region.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Farmers in Vihiga County, western Kenya, face shrinking harvests as Kibiri Forest disappears, and are rediscovering traditional practices to restore the ecosystem. One farmer reports that her one-acre plot, which once fed her family, now produces much less, linking the forest loss to deteriorating farm productivity.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Margaret Nyambura spent 13 years in South Africa starting in 2013, where she raised her family, built businesses and sought stability, before returning with nothing.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
A new study has revealed widespread corruption crippling education systems across Africa, identifying ghost teachers, payroll fraud, bribery, exam malpractice, and sexual exploitation as major threats to learning institutions.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Médecins Sans Frontières has established a training facility near Nairobi to prepare health workers for deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak declared in mid-May has claimed at least 600 lives and is described as the fastest growing ever by African health officials. The training centre, equipped with simulation facilities, aims to ready doctors, nurses, and clinicians for an extremely challenging environment complicated by poverty, armed conflict, and local misinformation about the disease.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organisation warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is significantly larger than official figures, with WHO Emergencies Director Chikwe Ihekweazu stating that modelling suggests the true scale may be two to four times the confirmed case count because a large proportion of infections are occurring outside known chains of transmission.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson announced the opening of an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital equipped with state-of-the-art dialysis machines and staffed by nephrology specialists. The facility will offer hemodialysis services, comprehensive renal care, nutrition guidance, and patient support to reduce the need for patient referrals and improve kidney disease treatment outcomes.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives have arrested a man believed to be the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu. The suspect was arrested on July 10, 2026, in Timau, Meru County, during an intelligence-led operation, and investigators recovered one of Joy Kanini's mobile phones during his arrest, which will serve as a key exhibit.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Kibish Ward in Turkana North staged protests over the deplorable condition of Lokamarinyang dispensary, the only health centre serving hundreds in the remote border area, citing leaking roofs, cracked walls, and chronic drug shortages. County Health CEC Joseph Epem acknowledged the facility requires renovations and said the tender will be re-advertised in the current financial year once the supplementary budget is passed.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on Kenya's teenage pregnancy crisis through the stories of young girls like 17-year-old Ruth and 15-year-old Gladys, whose lives are disrupted by early pregnancy. The article explores the circumstances, decisions, and consequences these adolescents face, including pressure to leave school and uncertainty about their futures.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
A funds drive in Gem Constituency, Siaya County raised more than Sh21 million for widows' economic empowerment, with President Ruto contributing Sh10 million and ODM leader Oburu Oginga giving Sh2 million. The funds will support income-generating projects and financial empowerment initiatives for widows.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ecuador has authorized "pet friendly" weddings, allowing couples to include their dogs and cats as witnesses in civil ceremonies. More than 50 Ecuadoran couples have married in front of their pets since May, with the animals' paw prints or presence serving a sentimental role, though holding no legal standing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested John Nderitu Mureithi on July 10 as the prime suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu, whose dismembered body was found in Nyeri County. Investigators say the suspect and victim were involved in a fatal confrontation on June 9 at his house in Ngangarithi Estate, after which he allegedly dismembered and disposed of the body.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Two people died after an Isuzu FVR lorry lost control and crashed into eight parked trucks at Tosha Petrol Station along the Kisii-Keroka Road on Sunday morning around 4:30am. Police and emergency responders launched investigations into the cause of the crash.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Defence Forces has begun construction of classrooms and rehabilitation of facilities in ten primary schools in insecurity-prone parts of Laikipia County, particularly communities bordering Mukogodo Forest. The initiative, directed by President William Ruto, aims to increase school enrolment and retention while supporting long-term peace efforts in areas plagued by banditry and cattle rustling.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
One person died following a violent confrontation between two groups at ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on Sunday, with nine motorcycles torched and a police vehicle damaged. Police arrested eight suspects, with efforts ongoing to apprehend others involved.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Ruaka are investigating an armed robbery at a salon where an assailant stole a phone worth over Ksh.100,000 from a staff member on a Friday afternoon. CCTV footage shows the robber attacking one of two employees outside the salon before firing a shot and fleeing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A criminal investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations into media reports disputing a man's HIV diagnosis has been withdrawn after the complainant chose forgiveness over legal action. The complaint, filed after publications in February 2026 questioned the man's HIV treatment history and claims of testing negative following a religious gathering, prompted a DCI probe into his medical records and the accuracy of the reporting.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More young Kenyans are embracing vocational training, with construction and automotive emerging among the fastest-growing sectors of interest as opportunities in the white-collar job market continue to shrink. Students like Salome Ndung'u and Samuel Njuguna are pursuing welding at The Toolkit Innovation Hub, with instructors using virtual reality technology to help them sharpen skills more quickly.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brookhurst International Schools returned from the World Scholar's Cup Global Round in Kuala Lumpur with 60 medals and qualification for the Tournament of Champions after competing against more than 2,000 students from across the globe. The school's 24 students competed in debating, collaborative writing, the Scholar's Challenge and the Scholar's Bowl, with a junior student placing eighth overall.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US rapper Pitbull set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at London's Hyde Park during the British Summer Time festival, with 22,141 fans participating in the record attempt on Friday.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNESCO backed arts in education as Merishaw School held its annual cultural day, which education and cultural leaders praised as a platform for embracing diversity and nurturing young talent. The school director said the celebration honours heritage and gives learners space to grow talent beyond the classroom.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa, defeating Bantwana 3-1 in the second leg at Nyayo National Stadium. The tournament will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday. Rattín was a central midfielder who spent his entire career with Boca Juniors and played 34 times for Argentina, including in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Highway Secondary School defended their Nairobi regional football championship, defeating Upper Hill 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the KSSSA Nairobi Regional Games final on Sunday. The victory secures Highway a third consecutive regional title and a place at the KSSSA National Games in July-August at M-Pesa Academy in Thika.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Kenya's Junior Starlets following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final qualifying round. Ruto pledged his full support as the team prepares for the global tournament in Morocco.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will send 93 athletes across 12 sports to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23-August 2, 2026), a significantly smaller delegation than in previous Games, reflecting a strategic shift toward meticulous preparation and competitive discipline rather than reliance on reputation.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 at the quarter-finals. The rivals will meet in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new 1,000m world record of 2:11.83 at the Monaco Diamond League meet, breaking the 27-year-old record of 2:11.96 set by Kenyan Noah Ngeny. Wanyonyi, the world 800m champion, will next compete at the London meet.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Region boys' football defending champions Highway Senior School will face Upper Hill in a final at Jamhuri Senior School on Sunday, with the winner earning a ticket to this year's National Term Two games. Highway beat Starehe Boys Centre 1-0 and Upper Hill dismissed Olympic 1-0 in semi-finals.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stephen Kimutai and Vivian Jerono won the Kaptagat Forest Marathon held on Saturday, with Kimutai finishing in 2:17:17 and Jerono in 2:39:31. The race marked the tenth edition of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating French Open champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's final to claim his first Grand Slam title since winning at the All England Club twelve months prior.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Soweto Academy and Ruthimitu Secondary School won the girls' and boys' regional volleyball titles respectively at the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association Nairobi region school games held at Jamhuri High School, defeating Brown Hill Secondary School and Hospital Hill High School.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby Club has signed eight new players ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which begins July 25 in Nakuru. The recruits include Kenya Sevens international Nygel Amaitsa and players from Strathmore Leos, Kisii RFC, Kenya Prisons, MMUST Rugby, Impala RFC, and Kisumu RFC, bringing depth and experience across forwards and backs.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup before Bellingham equalised just before half-time, with a Norway goal later disallowed after a VAR review.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Czech tennis player Linda Noskova defeated compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday. At 21, Noskova is the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since fellow Czech Petra Kvitova in 2011.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ex-Italian international Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) to rebuild the Italian national team after it failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The 58-year-old will oversee the senior and youth national teams through the 2030 World Cup, working alongside former PSG sporting director Leonardo as his advisor.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, and defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, setting up a semi-final matchup between the two nations.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev, the French Open winner and unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties, in Sunday's Wimbledon final at the All England Club. Sinner enters as favourite with nine consecutive wins over Zverev, though this is their first meeting since Zverev won his first Grand Slam.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Defence Forces topped both men's and women's standings at the second leg of the 2026 National Boxing League in Mombasa, with 13 boxers in the finals and 27 points, ahead of Kenya Police with 16 points. Emerging talents including Geofrey Ayacko and Pius Macharia defeated decorated boxers in major upsets.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's Vinicius Junior apologized to fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway in a Round of 16 loss, vowing to fight to restore the team's standing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jannik Sinner, the defending Wimbledon champion, defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-final on Friday and praised him as a "true inspiration." Sinner will face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thibaut Courtois expressed pride in Belgium's "Golden Generation" as their World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain, marking the final World Cup appearance for veteran players including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final. Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through another gruelling test.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to advance past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Jude Bellingham's two goals overturning Andreas Schjelderup's opener. Tuchel praised Bellingham as "world-class" but expressed dissatisfaction with England's overall performance, saying they "made life very, very difficult" for themselves.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ninth Road to Somabay qualifier at Karen Country Club saw amateur golfers compete for places at the Somabay World Grand Finale in Egypt. Chris Huka won with 40 Stableford points, the only player to reach that mark.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time. Haaland scored seven times in four games at the tournament, including two goals to eliminate Brazil in the last 16, before failing to score for the first time in 15 competitive games in the quarter-final loss.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Highway Secondary School defeated Upper Hill 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to win the KSSSA Nairobi Regional Games final, securing their third consecutive regional title and a place at the national championships in Thika.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spanish rider Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday at Sachsenring, equalling Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's record of 10 premier class wins on a single circuit. Marquez, riding for Ducati Lenovo Team, finished 1.996 seconds ahead of second-place Ai Ogura and moved to 190 points at the halfway point of the season.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's Football Federation has relieved coach Pape Thiaw and the entire coaching staff of their duties following the team's last-32 elimination at the World Cup. Thiaw, who took over in 2024, faced dismissal after Senegal suffered defeats to France and Norway in the group stage before being knocked out in the knockout rounds.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final-round qualifier to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory and qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, marking the team's second World Cup appearance.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia is supporting a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Somalia's Galgaduud region, with foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia conducting the training over nine months.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tehran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Sirens and explosions were reported across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other regional locations, marking the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Palestinian handlers and breeders maintain a passion for Arabian horses as a rare form of recreation and cultural identity in the occupied West Bank, with events like beauty pageants drawing communities together despite shrinking open land amid Israeli settlement expansion.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four prominent figures—former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi—are emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia's next presidential election. Each candidate presents a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions, and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's next presidential election is beginning to dominate political discourse, with four prominent figures — former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi — emerging as leading contenders to succeed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Each candidate brings a distinct vision for addressing the nation's persistent insecurity, fragile state institutions and economic challenges.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs on Saturday, killing six people and wounding dozens; missiles hit Kyiv, wounding 12 people including two children, while civilian infrastructure including apartment buildings and offices were damaged.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A WHO official said four of five new Ebola cases in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, suggesting the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official data. The outbreak has so far infected 1,792 people and killed 625, according to government data.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting France for a three-day trip, including a commemoration on Sunday for South African soldiers killed in World War I at the Battle of Delville Wood. Ramaphosa met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, with the two leaders finding broad convergence on crises in the Middle East and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US military delegation met with Lebanon's army in Beirut to discuss implementation of Israel's withdrawal from a "pilot zone" in southern Lebanon under a framework agreement reached on June 26. As part of the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas where it deployed troops to fight Hezbollah, and the Lebanese military will take full control of two small pilot zones.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the creation of a "Wall of Remembrance" in Warsaw with an eternal flame to honour civilian victims of what he termed a "genocide" by "Ukrainian nationalists" during World War II. The announcement comes as Warsaw and Kyiv dispute historical events, including the killing of thousands of Poles in Volhynia in 1943.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran warned it will no longer consider itself bound by a deal with the US aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washington continues to violate its obligations under the agreement, struck with Pakistani mediation. The deal followed an April ceasefire, but the two sides have exchanged significant fire in recent days over the Strait of Hormuz.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar's government announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013 and was seen as a key architect of modern Qatar, overseeing rapid economic growth and the launch of Al Jazeera in 1996.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours on Sunday in retaliation for US strikes, following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Explosions and sirens were reported in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A passenger window dislodged on a Ryanair Boeing 737 shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece on Friday, partially sucking a Serbian national through the opening. The aircraft made an emergency landing and the passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An active shooter incident in Midtown Toronto during the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday left two people dead and five others injured with gunshot wounds, according to police.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday following a brief and sudden illness, his office said.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and longtime voice on foreign policy, died Saturday following a brief and sudden illness. Graham, elected to the Senate in 2002, had just returned from Kyiv where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The case is likely to revive debate over a proposed American quarantine facility in Nanyuki that has faced public protests and legal challenges in Kenya.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage arrested in Johannesburg is to be extradited to the UK to face three counts of murder following the deaths of his wife and two daughters found at their home in Bedfordshire. South Africa's Justice Minister confirmed the extradition will proceed once documentation is signed.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has led multiple wars and outlasted several American presidents. He now faces an international arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, a corruption trial, and a nearly three-year multi-front conflict including direct military confrontations with Iran, ahead of an election scheduled for October 27.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Sunday while the US insisted it remained open, following another Iranian attack on a commercial ship and renewed exchanges of fire between the two countries over the waterway essential to global oil and gas supplies.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A court in Sudan's army-controlled Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti) and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, marking the first conviction against RSF leadership since war broke out in April 2023.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A driver plowed into people at a street festival in Viña del Mar, Chile on Sunday, killing at least six and injuring seven others. Police said the man lost control of the vehicle, and early reports indicated he was speeding; the driver was detained and will be tested for alcohol consumption.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna's hesitant handling of his removal as ODM Secretary-General—neither fighting to retain control nor leaving on his own terms—has undermined his political standing and 2027 ambitions, contrasting his indecision unfavorably with Rigathi Gachagua's proactive approach.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines the Orange Democratic Movement's historical role as a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism and electoral injustice, questioning whether the party has lost its moral compass by becoming silent bystanders to similar accusations directed at those now in power.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
In an opinion piece, Barrack Muluka reflects on the solidarity African activists expressed during the anti-apartheid struggle of the 1980s and questions whether South Africa has lived up to the ideals that motivated that movement.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the IEBC Chairperson's warning of potential election postponement or cancellation due to threats to integrity—citing violence, voter bribery, intimidation, and misinformation—deserves national attention as a matter vital to Kenya's institutional health and future.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes the National Transport and Safety Authority for imposing a 50km/h speed limit on a section of Thika Superhighway near a funeral home, arguing the authority should address the underlying problem of haphazard parking and pedestrian safety with infrastructure like a footbridge rather than speed restrictions.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's persistent national crises—from floods and droughts to justice and employment failures—reflect a deeper institutional failure to learn from past mistakes. Despite reports, task forces, and policy reforms, the same problems recur because institutions do not honestly acknowledge errors, preserve memory, assign responsibility, or adjust procedures.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Presidential Victims Compensation Team chairman Prof Makau Mutua should appear before Parliament to answer questions about compensation for victims of the 2024 anti-government protests, citing a disconnect between public assurances that compensation is progressing well and testimonies from victims and families who report receiving no payments.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →