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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Politics

  1. City Hall criticized for approving septic tank between apartments

    City Hall's urban planning has been scrutinized for approving the construction of a septic tank between two apartments in Pangani, Nairobi.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  2. Mary Wambui Mungai's business empire faces collapse

    Mary Wambui Mungai, who rose from a clerical officer at the Ministry of Health to build a sprawling business empire including government contracts, a luxury hotel, and leadership of a powerful regulatory body, now faces the potential ruin of that empire.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  3. Ol Kalou by-election marked by violence, bribery ahead of polls

    Ol Kalou residents are voting to select their next MP in an election marked by massive voter bribery, intimidation, and property destruction. The contest has been notably tense due to cutthroat competition between government and UDA supporters versus opposition forces led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  4. International observer warns Kenya faces electoral violence risk in 2027

    An international observer group has warned that Kenya faces an 84% chance of experiencing post-election violence in the 2027 presidential elections, amid ongoing security concerns in Ol Kalou where goons and suspected police officers have been spreading terror.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  5. Gikaria fined Sh2.5 million by IEBC over Ol Kalou utterances

    The IEBC has fined Gikaria Sh2.5 million over utterances related to Ol Kalou.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

Business

  1. Businesswoman risks losing investments over Sh8 billion loan

    Businesswoman Mary Wambui is at risk of losing all her investments and putting her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors, after putting all her eggs in one basket for the Sh8 billion loan.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  2. Government extends fuel VAT relief for three more months

    The government has extended the eight per cent VAT rate on petroleum products by three months to continue offering Kenyans relief from high fuel costs, using powers granted by Parliament's April VAT Amendment Act which allows the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to extend the initial three-month relief period.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

Society

  1. Snakebite death highlights healthcare access crisis during nurses strike

    A six-year-old boy in Laikipia died after being bitten by a snake, unable to access timely medical care as nurses continue a strike. The incident underscores the challenges patients face in accessing healthcare during the labor action.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

  2. Stakeholders urge government to add AI subject to school curriculum

    Stakeholders have called on the government to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a subject in the school curriculum to align with the pace of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

    1 hour ago · The Standard

Sport

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

World & Region

  1. Russian anti-war politician detained, faces extremism charges

    Boris Nadezhdin, the only anti-war Russian politician planning to run in September parliamentary elections, was detained and said Tuesday the Kremlin wants to "crush" his campaign. He has been summoned to court on administrative charges of "displaying extremist symbols" and was previously declared a "foreign agent" by authorities.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump pays $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll in damages

    US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her. The US Supreme Court in late June refused to hear Trump's appeal against the original May 2023 judgment, making the decision final.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

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