The Judiciary faces renewed scrutiny over compliance with court orders by senior state officials, with a growing number of cases involving Kenya's most senior officials raising questions about whether court orders retain their authority.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Judiciary faces renewed scrutiny over compliance with court orders by senior state officials, with a growing number of cases involving Kenya's most senior officials raising questions about whether court orders retain their authority.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Candidates in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election made their final submissions yesterday, concluding with rallies in Ngorika and at the Arboretum. The campaign has been marked by rising political tensions, including the vandalization of campaign materials.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Judiciary is facing renewed scrutiny as a growing number of cases involving senior state officials raise questions about whether court orders still carry their former authority and whether the courts remain an effective check against abuse of power.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Auditor General has reported irregular contract changes, unauthorised cost increases, and overpayments in multi-billion-shilling real estate developments in Kisumu and Nairobi managed by the Local Authorities Provident Fund, putting county workers' pensions at risk.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Candidates in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election made their final submissions yesterday, concluding with rallies in Ngorika and at the Arboretum.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Business tycoon Yagnesh Devani, founder of Triton Petroleum Company Limited, has lost a High Court bid to terminate four criminal cases linked to a Sh7.6 billion scandal. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that Devani failed to show the Director of Public Prosecutions abused his constitutional mandate or violated his rights by pursuing the prosecutions.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has gazetted new regulations designed to strengthen governance of remuneration and benefits across the public service and help reduce the public wage bill, which currently stands at 41 per cent in the 2025/2026 financial year—above the 35 per cent cap recommended in the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos High Court has reinstated Finance CEC Catherine Mutanu, dismissed seven days prior by Governor Wavinya Ndeti, pending the hearing of Mutanu's petition challenging her dismissal. Mutanu was facing impeachment by the County Assembly over alleged incompetence, abuse of office, and gross violation of the constitution.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups have called for investigations into alleged attacks targeting civic organisations and human rights defenders, specifically condemning harassment of The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA), its Executive Director Diana Gichengo, and the Okoa Uchumi Campaign. The coalition urged IPOA and other agencies to investigate an alleged attempted raid on TISA's offices and a broader pattern of alleged coordinated attacks including enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and torture.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Trans-Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang is facing a tougher senatorial contest following the entry of Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale and Football Kenya Federation official Issac Munene. Mwale is backed by Governor George Natembeya, with whom Chesang has a tense relationship, while Munene has received support from the Kikuyu community, a voting bloc Chesang won in 2022.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana leaders, led by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, have urged politicians to allow IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon to work freely, defending him against allegations by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he owns an Sh80 million house allegedly purchased by President Ruto. The leaders accused Gachagua of making divisive statements and having a vendetta against Ethekon.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega reported to police on Tuesday following an alleged attack the previous day in Nyandarua County after a Democracy for Citizens Party rally. Kega claims armed police officers chased and vandalised his vehicle, allegations corroborated by a witness.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned against political interference and intimidation at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying only accredited party agents will be allowed inside polling stations and directing security agencies to act against anyone flouting the rules. Each candidate or political party will be allowed one accredited agent per polling station.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya defended President William Ruto's administration at a church fundraiser in Narok, arguing that the government's tough reforms—including health sector changes, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Infrastructure Fund—are necessary for economic transformation and poverty reduction. She said development requires difficult decisions that Kenyans should support, and criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly encouraging communities to reject development initiatives for political reasons.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto's administration of failing its constitutional duty to protect Kenyans from escalating violence against women and children, citing weak enforcement of existing laws and systemic failures. She called for urgent action from relevant ministries and institutions, and urged full implementation of a technical working group report on gender-based violence with clear timelines, adequate funding and measurable targets.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has challenged religious leaders to admonish political leaders who make discriminatory and hateful comments in churches, particularly as the country approaches next year's general election. He urged clergy to prevent politicians from making divisive ethnic-based statements designed to discredit opponents.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku rejected accusations of tribal politics, saying regional leaders have a constitutional duty to advocate for their communities' development priorities and fair resource allocation. He also defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from allegations linking him to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament from Kenya's Western region have rallied behind National Assembly Speaker and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula as their preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto, citing his political experience and national stature.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Busia County Assembly unanimously approved a five-member selection panel to recruit new members of the County Public Service Board, whose term has ended. The panel will oversee the replacement process to ensure continuity in county governance.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee issued Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria a severe formal warning and ordered him to pay Sh2.5 million within 48 hours over remarks deemed to imply financial inducement to voters. The committee found his statements violated electoral conduct standards.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Party for Citizens (DCP), has accused the IEBC of bias and demanded assurances that Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election will be free, fair and credible. He cited alleged selective enforcement of electoral laws in favour of the UDA and claimed senior government officials have campaigned for the UDA candidate without sanctions.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Civil society organisations and human rights defenders led by former Chief Justice David Maraga are accusing the government of using police surveillance and intimidation to silence critics. The groups claim officials from the Institute of Social Accountability are being tracked and followed, and on Monday more than 100 civil society organisations filed a formal complaint at Muthangari Police Station in Nairobi.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kofi Annan Foundation's Electoral Vulnerability Index reports that Kenya has never gone through a single election cycle without violence and estimates an 84.1 per cent probability of electoral violence during the 2027 General Election. The report places Kenya among 10 countries identified as priorities by the European Union during this election cycle.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee dismissed Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria's application to delay proceedings in a case accusing him of breaching electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, finding insufficient evidence that he was hospitalized and unable to attend. The Committee ordered proceedings to commence immediately, noting that no admission records or medical reports from the claimed hospital were provided to support the adjournment request.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has warned that political stability will be critical in protecting Kenya's tourism sector, sustaining investor confidence and supporting long-term economic growth, urging leaders and voters to embrace issue-based campaigns and reject divisive politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that Eldoret City will host the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, jointly organized by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties—a departure from previous single-county hosting arrangements.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, National Police Service, and National Cohesion and Integration Commission will issue a joint status update on Tuesday ahead of the Thursday Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, expected to address security, electoral integrity, and enforcement against poll-related offences amid reports of electoral violence, voter bribery, and intimidation during the campaign.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has shifted from enforcement-driven campaigns to a prevention-focused approach to combating corruption, saying this strategy has helped Kenya recover and protect more than Sh43 billion in public resources over the past three years. The commission reported recovering Sh7.4 billion in assets, securing court orders forfeiting Sh25.71 billion in corruptly acquired assets, and preventing Sh10.74 billion in losses through early intervention over the same period.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders including Martha Karua and JB Muturi have condemned violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, warning that political intolerance and use of goons against opposition ranks threaten national unity and rule of law. Muturi accused the police of failing to address a recurring pattern of attacks and blamed President Ruto's administration for partisan politics.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EALA MP Kanini Rega narrowly escaped an attack along the Ol Kalou-Nyahururu road, accusing armed men he believes were police officers of attempting to kill or abduct him. The incident occurred as he left a DCP campaign event, after vehicles blocked and pursued him at high speed.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Inspector General of the National Police Service announced the deployment of over 1000 police officers to Ol Kalou for the by-elections scheduled for July 16, with a minimum of 2 personnel assigned to each of the 114 polling stations, plus four platoons of the General Service Unit and 4 water cannons to ensure a fair, peaceful and secure voting environment.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public interest activist Francis Awino has petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to suspend the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, citing concerns about violence, voter intimidation, bribery, and misuse of state resources during the campaign period.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it will not allow unaccredited individuals, including so-called "super agents," to interfere with Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Only duly accredited agents will be permitted access to polling stations and the constituency tallying centre.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A guest columnist argues that while county hospitals lack medicine, agricultural extension officers are absent, and roads remain unresourced, these failures reflect poor implementation by Kenyans rather than a flaw in the devolution system that the 2010 constitution established.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public interest activist Francis Awino has petitioned the IEBC to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, citing concerns that violence, voter intimidation, bribery and misuse of state resources during the campaign period could undermine the integrity and credibility of the poll.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Police Service has deployed more than 1,000 officers, four water cannons and specialized tactical units to secure Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, amid allegations of voter bribery and isolated violence. Inspector General Douglas Kanja said the operation aims to guarantee a peaceful, free and credible election.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has said logistical and technological preparations are complete for Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and will work with security agencies to deliver a peaceful, credible and transparent poll. The commission also announced phones are banned inside voting booths and clarified that every elector must present a valid physical identification document to vote.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have renewed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a high-level strategic meeting.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition has declared Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a litmus test for Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that the conduct of the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a strategic meeting at the Kenya School of Government.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC's Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee found Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria culpable on all three counts of violating the Electoral Code of Conduct during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing flagrant abuse of parliamentary privilege, voter inducement statements, and misleading remarks about voting procedures. The Committee ordered an apology and retraction.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially. The opposition cited violent incidents over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu, as well as previous confrontations involving opposition figures, and called for prompt, independent and transparent investigations.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
An internal audit commissioned in June has exposed irregularities in the government payroll, including unborn children and minors receiving salaries, civil servants drawing multiple salaries, and irregular payments. The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the investigation estimates payroll fraud and related leakages have cost taxpayers Ksh.6.2 billion.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to the IEBC alleging that a July 13 meeting was used to plan electoral malpractice in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, claiming select UDA officials and government officers met to influence the election outcome.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Kibera Law Courts, the eighth prosecution witness testified he was paid Ksh.50K to transport a suspect on a motorcycle to locations where surveillance was conducted on slain Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, including movements through Nairobi's CBD and Kenyatta Avenue area.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A sitting Viwandani Ward MCA and two other suspects were charged before Makadara Law Courts over an alleged violent robbery of three victims in Donholm on June 26. All three pleaded not guilty and were released on bond of Ksh.1 million or cash bail of Ksh.500,000 pending trial.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has ordered Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to pay 2.5 million shillings and issue a public apology for remarks he made on voter handouts during campaigns in the Ol Kalou by-election. The commission found him guilty on all charges and warned that failure to comply would result in further sanctions, including a bar from participating in IEBC-supervised electoral activities.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will commence in the coming days, aiming to strengthen security and community policing across the capital by placing communities at the centre of policing through consultation with residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, county governments and other stakeholders.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Viwandani Ward MCA Aaron Kang'ara Wangari and two other suspects were arraigned before Makadara Law Courts on charges of robbery with violence following an alleged attack on three victims in Donholm last month. All three pleaded not guilty and were granted a bond of Sh1 million or alternative cash bail of Sh500,000 each.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
A protected prosecution witness testifying in the murder trial of former Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were told the High Court that he was paid Sh50,000 to trail the lawmaker's vehicle on the day he was killed. The motorcycle rider, testifying under pseudonym and the Witness Protection Programme, said he was recruited for the assignment and directed to follow white vehicles through Nairobi before hearing gunshots moments after his passenger alighted.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The World Bank estimates Kenya's poverty rate could rise by 2–4.5 percentage points in 2026, pushing 1–2.4 million more people below the poverty line as job shortages, rising fuel prices, and informal employment squeeze household incomes. Urban households are expected to be hit hardest due to their reliance on commercial transport and energy.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's industry and agriculture sectors are relieved by the extension of the Growth and Opportunity Act until the end of 2028, which closes an uncertainty period following its expiry last year and includes a retrospectively applied refund option for importers who paid duties during the gap. Kenya's clothing and textile sector, the largest Agoa beneficiary, employs hundreds of thousands of Kenyans and will benefit from stronger competitive positioning.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria has acquired a Kenyan dairy and juice plant for $32 million (Sh4.8 billion), paving the way for the return of Pepsi, Mirinda and Mountain Dew to supermarket shelves and signaling the prospect of a price war in Kenya's soft drinks market.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank estimates Kenya's poverty rate could rise by 2–4.5 percentage points in 2026, pushing up to 2.4 million more people below the poverty line, as rising fuel prices and informal employment squeeze household incomes. Urban households are expected to be hit hardest because they rely more on commercial transport and energy.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
African Merchant Assurance (Amaco) has seen its market share in insuring Kenya's public service vehicles fall to 21 per cent from 44.61 per cent in December 2025, according to Insurance Regulatory Authority data. Directline Assurance has grown its PSV market share to 62 per cent over the quarter to March 2026, rebounding from a 35 per cent share in the first quarter of 2025.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Chebet, in her late 20s, has launched a coffin-selling venture in Eldoret despite opposition from family, peers, and the community. Inspired by her father's death and the family's lack of affordable casket options, she purchased five coffins last November and now manufactures affordable coffins for low-income customers.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said Kenya holds adequate fuel stocks and that Middle East conflict has not disrupted petroleum product availability, crediting the Government-to-Government fuel import arrangement for protecting the country from supply disruptions and price volatility.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
BM Security has unveiled BM SmartPanic, an app that allows users to tap their smartphone to connect directly to the company's 24-hour control room for security, medical and fire emergencies. The app features real-time GPS location sharing, journey monitoring, incident reporting with multimedia, and SMS backup for areas with limited internet.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has extended the reduced 8 percent Value Added Tax on petroleum products for another three months until October 14, 2026, to cushion consumers from rising global oil market uncertainty. The extension also includes a Sh945 million injection from the Petroleum Development Levy during July-August 2026 to stabilize pump prices.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
EPRA announced that prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next one month, with the next review scheduled for August 14, 2026. The regulator said volatility in global oil markets has been offset by intervention that has cushioned Kenyans from paying higher prices.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Technology is displacing traditional real estate brokers and newspaper advertisements in Kenya, with digital platforms offering renters greater convenience, transparency and speed. Property marketplace Reemio, hosting over 28,000 listings across Nairobi and environs, has facilitated more than 150 successful tenant placements in four months through verified listings, virtual tours and online bookings.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ganatra Plant and Equipment Training Institute has unveiled plans to train 5,000 certified heavy plant operators across East Africa by 2029, aiming to bridge skills gaps in the construction industry that slow projects, increase costs, and force reliance on uncertified labour.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Central Bank of Kenya has approved licenses for 25 Digital Credit Providers, bringing the total number of verified DCPs in the country to 256 as of July 2026. As of May 2026, licensed DCPs had issued over 8 million loans valued at approximately Ksh 150 billion to Kenyan consumers.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has extended the reduced 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, to shield motorists, businesses and households from volatile global oil prices. The Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary said the extension was made in consultation with the National Treasury, and the government will also inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during July-August 2026 to stabilise pump prices.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A charcoal trader in Pipeline estate has built a sustainable livelihood since 2020 by persisting through fluctuating prices, theft, and unpaid debts, sourcing charcoal from Ukambani and developing a loyal customer base through determination.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motor vehicle owners have six months to collect printed logbooks from National Transport and Safety Authority offices or face disposal under the agency's records management policy. The notice comes as the government accelerates the transition to a fully digital vehicle registration system.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Real estate technology platform Reemio is positioning itself to address challenges in Nairobi's rental market—including fraudulent listings, costly searches, and limited transparency—by connecting verified landlords and renters through a digital marketplace. The platform has listed about 28,000 residential units across Nairobi and its environs and facilitated more than 150 placements within the past four months.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's high-net-worth individuals are growing at a faster pace, with nearly half of wealth managers reporting client-base growth of between 11 and 20 per cent over the past year. Instead of traditional property investments, many are turning to alternative investments such as data centres, farmland, logistics, REITs, and fixed-income products for stronger returns and greater liquidity.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will partially close a section of Mamboleo-Kiboswa Road at Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu from July 20 to August 18, 2026 to remove the existing roundabout and reconstruct the road. Motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and cooperate with traffic marshals during the temporary disruption.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has extended an 8 per cent Value Added Tax reduction on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, and approved a Ksh.945 million subsidy for the July–August fuel pricing cycle to protect consumers from rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atlas Copco, marking 90 years in Kenya, has positioned the country as its East African expansion hub, managing business across approximately 14 East African markets from its Nairobi office. The company cited growing opportunities in manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and sustainable industrial technologies across the region.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traders in Nanyuki accuse the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of economic exclusion through directives that prevent British soldiers from purchasing goods and services from local businesses. A curio shop owner reports daily sales have dropped by almost 80 per cent, with the impact extending to clothing stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, butchers, and vegetable vendors.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan government has extended the reduced 8 percent VAT on petroleum products for three additional months until October 14, and will inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy during the July/August 2026 fuel pricing cycle to help shield consumers from global oil market volatility and prevent fuel price increases.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices in its review for the month beginning July 15, 2026, with petrol at Ksh.214.03, diesel at Ksh.222.86, and kerosene at Ksh.191.38 in Nairobi. EPRA attributed the stable prices to government intervention aimed at protecting consumers from global price shocks.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced that maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged from July 15 to August 14, 2026. The government extended an 8 per cent VAT relief on petroleum products for three months and used Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize prices amid global oil market volatility.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
A severe two-month drought has struck maize-producing counties including Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Nakuru, and Bungoma, with agricultural officials reporting 60 percent crop failure in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia. Farmers and experts warn of an acute maize shortage and scarce ugali beginning later this year, describing it as the worst season in the history of maize farming.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Busia County has strengthened its partnership with the Aquaculture Business Development Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development to increase fish production and ease pressure on Lake Victoria's declining stocks. The county aims to expand aquaculture, strengthen food security, create employment, and grow the blue economy.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has disbursed Sh1.8 billion to more than 133,000 vulnerable households in eight arid and semi-arid counties through the Hunger Safety Net Programme, covering five payment cycles to help communities cope with recurring drought and food insecurity.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Farmers in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, are counting losses after a herd of elephants invaded farms in Kivwauni, Lukenya and Nhunguni villages, destroying crops and vegetation. Local leaders have reported the incident to Kenya Wildlife Service and other authorities, calling for urgent intervention to drive the animals back to their habitat.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A planned visit by legislators to the US-supported Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia airbase has been postponed.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts are warning that bread, biscuits, and cookies commonly consumed by Kenyans may contain harmful fats, raising health concerns for regular consumers of these staple foods.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A planned visit by legislators to the US-supported Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia airbase has been postponed.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Students have been placed in courses and universities, though not necessarily of their choice; the selections will significantly influence their lifelong trajectory.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has opened registration of Grade 10 learners for the first round of senior school Competency-Based Assessments, with eligible schools required to complete the exercise by July 30, 2026.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa County Government, with support from Doctors Without Borders, has established an Ebola training centre at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital to strengthen healthcare worker preparedness for outbreak response. The centre could be repurposed as an isolation facility if needed, and offers training on clinical case management, biosafety, infection prevention, and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 31-year-old boda-boda rider, Dickson Oduongo, was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on July 12, 2026, when rival groups clashed during a Kenya Anglican Men Association service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. His family says he had no political affiliation and is demanding justice and speedy investigations into his death.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kericho family is seeking government intervention after their mother's outstanding hospital bill of Sh514,600 at South Rift Hospital remains unresolved for over a year, putting them at risk of losing a vehicle. They blame the dispute on the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni warned schools that drugs are being smuggled to learning institutions hidden in biro pens and disguised as perfumes, urging parents, teachers, and school administrators to conduct thorough inspections and remain vigilant.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely following the arrest of the school principal and Board of Management chairperson over allegations of sexually harassing students. The closure was prompted by safety concerns identified from the absence of key administrative personnel.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The French government will invest approximately Sh4.5 billion in constructing a new Science and Engineering Complex at the University of Nairobi, strengthening research, innovation and skills development in a partnership announced during the Youth and Innovation Day event.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Defence Forces officer Major Peter Mugure Mwaura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his estranged wife and their two children in October 2019 in Nayuki. Milimani High Court Judge Martin Muya cited the "barbaric" nature of the killings and the convict's lack of remorse, noting the case reflects growing femicide in the country.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A casual laborer in his mid-40s in Ndabibi, Naivasha died by suicide in his family's house following an altercation with his wife over his drinking habits, with two of his minor children present in the room. The incident occurred a week after a grade ten student in the same village took her life.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Narok court has reduced bond terms for Peter Memusi, accused of assaulting a police officer during violent protests at Duka Moja Trading Centre in January last year, from 500,000 shillings to 300,000 shillings after his family argued they could not afford the initial amount. The court postponed the hearing to September 1, 2026, and directed the prosecution to disclose video recordings and other evidence to the defence.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu says nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are establishing Maritime Rescue and Communication Centres in Kisumu, Mwanza, and Entebbe to improve surveillance and emergency response, with Kenya also planning county-level rescue centres in lakeside areas.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Samuel Kiptalam, an Anaesthetist at Kwale District Hospital, had his salary of Sh4,536,170 withheld after he declined a transfer to Samburu Sub-County Hospital in 2019 following a theft of a patient monitor at the hospital. A 2022 court ruling awarded him the withheld salary, but according to the headline, he has now lost a bid to recover it on appeal.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motor vehicle owners to collect their printed logbooks within the next six months, warning that unclaimed documents will be disposed of after the deadline. The notice comes as NTSA transitions to a fully digital motor vehicle registration system, with electronic logbooks set to take effect on June 10, 2026.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A new book places social workers at the centre of conversations about digital government services across Africa and Asia, asking what happens to people who fall through the digital cracks as governments digitize welfare systems, health records, and identity services.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Abdishakur Muse Mohammed, owner of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, and four others have been charged with manslaughter over the building collapse on January 2, 2026, that claimed two lives. Each was released on a Sh5 million bond pending trial, and a suspended county official has been summoned to appear in court on July 20, 2026.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Geoffrey Nzyoki, a senior accountant at Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels Limited for 33 years, was terminated by the Public Service Commission after admitting to forging a diploma certificate to secure a promotion in 2010. A court ruled he lost 33 years of gratuity at 31 per cent for every year of service, though he was allowed compensation of one percent pension contribution.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police shot dead Vincent Ochieng in his late twenties on July 13, 2026, after he opened fire during a raid at his home in Joska. Ochieng was linked to a July 4 armed robbery at Chaiiwali restaurant in Spring Valley, and officers recovered a Beretta Pietro pistol and three mobile phones from the scene.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Social media platforms like TikTok and Telegram in Kenya have transformed from spaces for sharing moments into commercial hubs where users market themselves, build businesses, seek financial support, and sometimes exploit others. Platforms originally designed for entertainment and privacy have increasingly hosted both legitimate economic activity and criminal enterprises.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A pedestrian died after being hit by a private vehicle at Lwala area along the Awendo–Migori Highway in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County, after the driver lost control and veered off the road. Police say investigations are underway to establish the cause.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 54-year-old nurse in Uasin Gishu has withdrawn charges against her 29-year-old son, who was accused of assaulting her while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in May 2026. The mother asked the court to acquit him on condition he attends rehabilitation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mohamed Francis Mukami drowned in Lake Victoria's waters at Senye Beach in Muhuru Bay, Migori County, after diving to retrieve a fishing net during a solo fishing expedition. The Beach Management Unit, which had previously banned this type of fishing, has now mandated that all fishing boats must have at least two occupants.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives shot dead a suspect linked to a viral armed robbery at a Spring Valley restaurant in Nairobi during an intelligence-led operation in Joska, Machakos County. The suspect opened fire on officers at his girlfriend's house, and police returned fire in self-defence; a loaded Beretta pistol and ammunition were recovered from the scene.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Four officials from Nairobi County have been arraigned in court and charged with two counts of manslaughter over the deaths of two people during the construction of Mamliz Towers building in South C estate on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery-related charges related to a notification of approval made in March 2023.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A woman in Bomet County was arrested after allegedly locking her two children in their house and setting it on fire; neighbours attempted rescue but the flames had already engulfed the building, and both children died. The suspect is being held at Ndanai Police Station pending investigation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A "She Means Business" episode features an embryologist explaining IVF laboratory procedures and a bioethicist discussing the ethical and legal questions surrounding surrogacy in Kenya, including financial considerations.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man was found hanging inside his locked house in Karurumo Market, Kyeni South Ward, Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County, after relatives became concerned when he failed to report to work. A local elder attributed the incident to drug and substance abuse and illicit brews, citing a rising trend of similar cases among young people in the area.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has sentenced Peter Mugure to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murder. Trial judge Martin Muya described the offence as "barbaric" and ruled that the circumstances warranted the maximum custodial sentence.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kayole are investigating the death of 19-year-old Bellacah Wambui Kamau, who fell from the fifth floor of Dan's Apartments in Kamatuto Estate. Officers are treating the matter as a homicide inquiry; the landlord and caretakers reported the deceased had been involved in domestic disputes and had previously threatened to take her own life.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Grade 9 student at CITAM Schools Ngong died after falling from a school building rooftop on Monday morning. The student was rushed to Karen Hospital but pronounced dead on arrival; the DCI has launched investigations into the circumstances.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 murders of his estranged wife Joyce Syombua and their two young children. High Court Judge Martin Muya described the killings as "barbaric" and said the gravity and calculated nature of the crime warranted life imprisonment.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Health Union Caucus announced a nationwide strike beginning midnight on Monday, July 20, citing the government's failure to address long-standing grievances affecting health workers' welfare and job security after the Council of Governors failed to act on grievances presented on June 15.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has urged motor vehicle owners to collect their physical logbooks from its offices within 6 months, after which uncollected logbooks will be disposed of. This follows NTSA's May 2026 announcement to phase out printed logbooks in favor of e-Logbooks starting June 10, 2026.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Health Union Caucus announced a nationwide strike beginning at midnight on July 20, 2026, citing the Council of Governors' failure to address grievances over workers' welfare, job security, and terms of employment after demands were submitted on June 15.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Four Nairobi county employees have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with deaths linked to the Mamliz Towers building collapse in South C on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery charges for allegedly creating false approvals and uploading forged documents to the National Construction Authority portal.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended seven priests from their duties pending investigations into allegations of abuse of ecclesiastical power, negligence in administration, and financial mismanagement. The Diocese also announced new appointments and stricter regulations to strengthen accountability and governance.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' homicide unit have recovered the missing head of 25-year-old Nyeri businesswoman Joy Kanini after weeks of intensive search, leading the prime suspect back to the scene. The suspect, John Ndiritu Muriithi, alias Tizo, has been remanded in police custody for 21 days at Kiganjo Police Station to allow for scene reconstructions and a mandatory mental assessment.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir contested claims of severe medicine shortages in public health facilities, stating that County Government facilities record a 92 per cent prescription fill rate. Nassir clarified that figures cited by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale covered 239 facilities including both government and private institutions, of which only 52 are operated by the County Government.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jay-Z performed three concerts at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx with appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, and other stars, marking his return to performing after years away. The third concert was marred by hours-long delays after hundreds of ticketless fans attempted to sneak in, forcing security closures.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kerugoya Girls High School is hosting the annual Kirinyaga County Chess Championship with more than 400 students from 20 schools competing in Under-17, Under-15, Under-13, and Under-7 categories. Top performers will qualify to represent Kirinyaga County at the National Chess Championships, with outstanding national-level players earning a chance to compete at the African regional championships.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
KJ Mwangi, a handicap 13 golfer, won the fourth edition of the Senator's Swing golf series at Limuru Country Club with 43 stableford points and a gross score of 77. The series will continue through 2026 with events at Machakos, Nyahururu, Vet Lab, Nandi Bears, and Kakamega circuits before a grand finale in Kitale.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi's Argentina have reached the World Cup semi-final against England, but their path has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming without evidence that the playing field has been tilted in their favour through contentious refereeing decisions and a favourable draw, with social media amplifying the narrative through AI-generated videos and memes.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's football federation president said coach Pape Thiaw's demand for a pay rise created toxicity around the team, which was knocked out in the last 32 by Belgium. Thiaw, who had sought to increase his salary from 20 million to 50 million CFA per month before the World Cup, was sacked after the tournament.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spiro Kenya, Africa's largest electric mobility company, has signed a sponsorship partnership with Gor Mahia, Kenya's most decorated club, as the club prepares for continental club championships. Deputy country head Raymond Kitunga said the company was drawn to Gor Mahia's transformation into an elite African club and its rich history and fan base.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan athletes are preparing for the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland, aiming to exceed their performance from the 2022 Birmingham edition. World 800m champion Lilian Odira is among the athletes carrying Kenya's medal hopes and says she is targeting a podium finish.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said his team will keep their cool ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, noting they have largely avoided flashpoints during the 2026 tournament.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, will play England for the first time in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, seeking to lead Argentina to the final. Messi earned his 200th cap for Argentina in the group stage and began his international career as an 18-year-old in 2005.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukembe Boys High School football coach George Mutimba attributes Kakamega County's continued dominance in school games football to sustained investment in nurturing young talent and backing from local leaders. Kakamega High School and Bishop Njenga Girls High School recently won the Western Region Secondary School Games to qualify for nationals.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and Spain meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France seeking a third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lady Titans head coach Moses Musebe says his team lost 56-47 to UoN Dynamites in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, attributing the defeat to a fourth-quarter concentration lapse, injuries to key players, and squad absences, but expressed optimism about upcoming games.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Gor Mahia assistant coach warns that Kenyan football is paying the price for childhood malnutrition, as stigma around indigenous foods in urban homes drives reliance on processed and imported alternatives. Eighteen percent of Kenyan children under five are stunted, according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Together for People and Planet programme, implemented by Hakijamii and WWF-Kenya, is working to include Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in environmental governance decisions that affect their livelihoods. Community members like Caroline Oduory in Kwa Punda village report that the initiative represents a shift from past projects where ordinary residents were excluded from decisions about land and natural resources.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
France battled two fires in the Fontainebleau forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve about 60 kilometres southeast of Paris, which burned over 1,300 hectares on Monday during a heatwave. Police arrested two people suspected of arson as the wildfire disrupted rail and road traffic.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Wildlife Service veterinarians rescued an orphaned hyena cub found alone near Naivasha and transferred it to the KWS Canine Unit for round-the-clock care. KWS used the rescue to emphasize hyenas' ecological importance as hunters and scavengers that maintain ecosystem balance.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Environmental lobby group Greenpeace Africa has opposed plans for a 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu County by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, warning it could damage East Africa's coastal ecosystems and lock Kenya into fossil fuel dependence. The project, which President William Ruto says would create about 60,000 jobs, has already begun site identification and engineering works in Lamu.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok during a live music performance on Sunday evening killed 30 people and injured 75, with relatives gathering at hospitals to claim bodies on Tuesday as some search for missing loved ones.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Ukrainian men who fled mobilisation to Poland now face legal uncertainty as Warsaw toughens refugee policies and Kyiv increases pressure for military conscription in the fifth year of Russia's invasion. Young men like 18-year-old Dmytro are caught between declining living standards in Poland and the risk of being sent to the front if they return home.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran, hitting targets including Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, as President Trump planned to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo. Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by firing missiles and drones at Bahrain, targeting a US forces residential building and other facilities.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organisation confirmed that a second American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola's Bundibugyo strain has been transferred to Germany for treatment, ending speculation that Kenya's Nanyuki facility would receive the patient.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa is experiencing its deadliest wave of xenophobic violence since 2008, with organized movements including March and March and Operation Dudula setting deadlines for undocumented foreigners to leave. Researchers count at least 148 migrants killed since 2022, making 2026 the deadliest year on record.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran, hitting port cities including Bushehr (home to Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant), Abadan, Mahshahr, and Bandar Abbas, as President Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. Netanyahu vowed Israel would strike decisively if Iran attacked again.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak, one of the fastest-growing in the country's history, has reached 1,947 confirmed cases and is advancing northwards toward South Sudan, which warns it faces high importation risk due to cross-border movements, conflict, and porous frontiers. Kenya, as a regional transport and trade hub with close ties to Uganda and South Sudan, could face testing of its disease surveillance and emergency preparedness.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 40 Nigerian schoolchildren kidnapped in May from three schools in southwestern Oyo state were rescued after nearly two months in captivity. A school principal said some children were beaten and male staff were chained during their ordeal, which the attack's sponsors blamed on jihadists.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's top court barred presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, until after the first round of October elections. The suspension came after Flavio read out a handwritten letter from his father on YouTube, violating Jair's ban from using social media directly or through a third party.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Matt Baugh, visited Laikipia County to discuss UK partnerships including the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). The delegation opened a new dining room and assembly hall at Temmakis Primary School, built by BATUK.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez named Felix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister on Monday, replacing Yvan Gil who held the position since 2023. The appointment comes nearly three weeks after devastating earthquakes that left more than 4,500 people dead and thousands missing.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alejandro Toledo, serving a 20-year prison sentence on corruption charges, has requested a humanitarian pardon from the Peruvian government, citing seriously deteriorating health and warning that a heart attack or stroke could occur at any moment.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China expelled Ma Xingrui, 66, a former top Xinjiang official and Politburo member, from the Communist Party and removed him from all posts over corruption allegations including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, according to state media.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck a U.S. air base in Jordan on Tuesday, while Jordan's armed forces reported intercepting four Iranian missiles. U.S. Central Command completed a five-hour wave of strikes on Iran, the third consecutive night of attacks.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN human rights office called on states, businesses and parties linked to Sudan's gum arabic industry to uphold international law, warning that profits from the sector help sustain the country's civil war. Sudan produces around 80% of the world's gum arabic, and significant amounts have been smuggled from areas controlled by warring parties and re-exported through neighbouring countries, making them difficult to track.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has extended Kenya's condolences to Qatar following the death of Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader whose transformative leadership laid the foundation for Qatar's rise into a global economic and diplomatic powerhouse.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned the extent of the epidemic could be two to four times larger than the official estimates of more than 700 deaths among nearly 2,000 confirmed infected.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's High Commissioner assures Kenya that the UK government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during military training exercises, and reaffirmed London's commitment to cooperate with Kenyan authorities on human rights violations and environmental degradation linked to British soldiers' activities.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fight against gender-based violence fails because it treats GBV as an institutional problem rather than a cultural and psychological one, citing cases where victims' reported threats were dismissed and perpetrators freed without charges.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15 since 2015, highlights the importance of equipping young people with technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills to enhance employability and drive sustainable economic growth. The day reminds governments, industries, and educational institutions to prioritise skills development to address the growing mismatch between youth skills and labour market demands.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto will face harsh historical judgment if the "goons menace" is not decisively addressed, comparing Kenya's gang problem to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein tale of creation turned destructive.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that weekend attacks on the Linda Mwananchi Movement in Kisumu and Nyahururu—including burning motorbikes, a stoning of a church service, and a shooting that hospitalised a governor's driver—represent a coordinated assault on constitutional rights to free assembly and expression, signalling a dangerous evolution in Kenyan political violence.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that large-scale voter bribery in Ol Kalou Constituency—through mattresses, gas cookers, cash, and other goods—is enabled by widespread poverty, allowing candidates to exploit unmet basic needs as political currency during election cycles.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya's police commissioner should be removed, citing recent incidents of violence—including the shooting of a governor's driver, attacks on opposition rallies, and alleged police complicity or inaction during demonstrations by armed groups and goons.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
While digital innovation has expanded access to learning resources and flexible study options in universities, it has also shortened student attention spans, increased cognitive overload, fostered dependence on artificial intelligence, and contributed to digital fatigue and reduced face-to-face interactions that weaken teamwork skills.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A guest opinion piece argues that Francis Atwoli, COTU Secretary-General, should step back from his role in Western Kenya politics, noting that while his influence as a trade unionist has been significant, leadership should be understood as stewardship rather than permanent tenure.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that motorists should verify their insurance coverage directly, using the example of a woman who discovered her policy had been cancelled despite holding what appeared to be a valid certificate from her agent.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →