A forensic audit into Kenya's payroll system uncovered a Sh6.4 billion heist, with 14 state departments and counties implicated out of 53 mentioned in the audit report.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A forensic audit into Kenya's payroll system uncovered a Sh6.4 billion heist, with 14 state departments and counties implicated out of 53 mentioned in the audit report.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission's bid to publish individual judges' output for accountability purposes has been challenged in court, with the plaintiff arguing the move risks exposing judges to public ridicule and harassment.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Security has been heightened in Ol Kalou constituency ahead of a parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, with over 1,000 police officers deployed amid concerns about election malpractice.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have called on the government to clarify how it will implement a Sh2 billion compensation and reparation programme for victims of demonstration-related violence, citing concerns over transparency, justice, and ongoing reports of human rights violations.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou constituency voted in a by-election marred by violence, bribery, misuse of public resources, rigging claims, and allegations of IEBC bias. The electoral commission has been criticized for failing to enforce electoral laws and maintain discipline among political and state actors.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has quashed the appointments of four state corporation CEOs — Philip Kiptanui (MTRH), Agnes Kalekye (KBC), Joseph Kamau (Athi Water Works), and Abdalla Mohammed (KNSL) — ruling that Chief of Staff Felix Koskei unlawfully approved them in May 2024 without board authority, declaring the process illegal and unconstitutional.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A report from Election Observation Group (Elog) indicates that as residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarau County head to the polls, it is unclear whether the by-election outcome will reflect the will of voters due to concerns over voter bribery and violence.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Security has been heightened in Ol Kalou constituency ahead of a parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, with over 1,000 police officers deployed.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou constituency voted in a by-election overshadowed by violence, bribery, misuse of public resources, rigging claims, and allegations of IEBC bias; the electoral commission faced criticism for failing to enforce electoral laws and maintain order among political and state actors.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is under scrutiny over its alleged application of double standards in handling the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Voting has opened in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 73,480 registered voters casting ballots across 144 polling stations. Nine candidates are running, but the race is framed as a contest between United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah and Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho, described as a proxy battle between President William Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua. The seat became vacant after MP David Kiaraho died in March.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out from as early as 5 a.m. on July 16, 2026, to vote in a parliamentary by-election following the death of former MP David Kiaraho two months ago. All 144 polling stations across the constituency's five wards opened by 6 a.m., with 73,480 registered voters participating and nine candidates contesting the seat.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been sued by human rights defender Michael Kojo for publishing his photograph on Facebook without consent to mobilize supporters for a political meeting.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has ordered fresh investigations into a 1,000-bed hostel at JOOUST following audit queries over contract variations and payments totalling Sh844 million. The committee plans to summon the former Vice-Chancellor, project consultants, auditors and other parties to address concerns over escalating costs and procurement compliance.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha denied claims that security officers deployed for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election are using unmarked cars, stating that any vehicle without a number plate is operating illegally. Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala had accused officers of moving in civilian clothing and unmarked vehicles to intimidate voters, but Nkanatha confirmed plainclothes DCI officers were deployed while maintaining all vehicles have registration plates.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
UDA nominee Samuel Muchina cast his vote in Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and told reporters he is prepared to accept the result regardless of whether he wins or loses. The by-election, triggered by the death of long-serving MP David Njuguna Kiaraho in March, is being contested by nine candidates cleared by the IEBC.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents and the Kinoru Primary School board of management have opposed plans by the National Government Constituency Development Fund to acquire part of the school's land for construction of a sub-county headquarters and police post, arguing the school's land is already constrained and calling for alternative sites to be identified.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau expressed confidence of victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing positive reception from voters during campaigning. The by-election attracted nine candidates and Kamau noted generally calm polling with high voter turnout, though there were minor procedural issues with some polling agents.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bishop Ignatius Wanjala condemned recent political violence and called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to publicly expose leaders allegedly financing goons and inciting anarchy, stressing that Kenyans deserve accountability and justice.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senator John Methu has called on the Central Regional Commissioner to ensure only identifiable police officers are deployed at polling stations in Ol Kalou, saying there should be no hooded police. Methu commended the election conduct so far as peaceful and orderly, noting voter turnout appeared to be the highest the constituency had witnessed in recent elections.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto claimed that his Kenya Kwanza administration will run an open government and welcomes scrutiny from Kenyans, saying institutions earn public trust by serving people honestly, fairly and openly rather than by demanding it.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police detained 'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allans Ademba in Ol Kalou on Thursday as residents voted in a fiercely contested parliamentary by-election. The activist, who leads a youth voter registration movement, was taken to the Ol Kalou Directorate of Criminal Investigations; the reason for his arrest remained unclear at publication, though he had previously posted claims that officials were barring newly registered voters.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Timothy Kamau Kariuki, a People's Renaissance Movement parliamentary candidate in the Ol Kalou by-election, arrived at his polling station on a donkey on Thursday. He said he used the donkey throughout his campaign due to rising fuel costs and his own financial constraints.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament, with voting proceeding peacefully across 144 polling stations. A total of 73,480 registered voters were expected to participate, and voters expressed satisfaction with the exercise despite long queues.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election reignited debate over whether Gen Z's vocal online presence translates into actual ballot-box participation, with social media users reporting low youth turnout at polling stations on July 16.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has set aside contempt orders against former Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich, sparing him a three-month jail term in a Sh106 million legal fees dispute after the parties reached a settlement agreement. Kerich has paid Sh30 million immediately to Kwengu & Company Advocates, with the balance to follow in instalments.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
UDA members in Bungoma County have raised concerns about the party's waning support in the western region, despite President William Ruto's strong performance in the 2022 General Election. They attribute the decline to grassroots members' exclusion from economic empowerment programmes led by key regional politicians close to the President.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a resolution passed by the Minority Party on July 15, 2026, as communicated to the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights group Defenders Coalition condemned the arrest of election observer and activist Allans Ademba during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County. Ademba, who mobilises the youth-led "Tuko Kadi" voter registration campaign, was arrested on Thursday morning outside AC Comprehensive School polling station and taken to the DCI office in Ol Kalou.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a meeting convened by Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina. The Azimio la Umoja coalition complained about the short notice and lack of agenda transparency for the meeting, where 11 Senators voted to remove Sifuna.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged Justice Gatembu Kairu, newly installed as President of the Court of Appeal, to clear a backlog of 9,954 appeals and improve the court's institutional performance. Koome noted the court's expanded bench of 41 judges gives it the capacity to resolve more cases than it receives annually.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused the IEBC of infiltration and electoral malpractices during the Ol Kalou by-election, claiming government officials attacked five polling stations to steal votes for the UDA candidate, and called for the IEBC's disbandment.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he will continue addressing matters of public interest despite being removed as Senate Minority Whip, arguing Kenya's challenges stem from systemic issues requiring urgent attention. He congratulated his successor, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nation Media Group has condemned the violent attack on its journalists covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating an NTV cameraman was tasered and beaten with his camera confiscated, and a Nation reporter was threatened at gunpoint and had her mobile phone taken. The media house characterized the assault as an attack on press freedom and the public's constitutional right to information.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed investigations into alleged police interference during the Ol Kalou by-election, warning that officers involved will face the law and promising to establish who directed them to the polling station.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists have condemned assaults on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calling these incidents a grave attack on press freedom and calling for police action against those responsible.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for the presidency of Somalia's Hirshabelle State, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Supporters of leading candidates gathered outside the tallying centre in Ol Kalou on Thursday night, singing and dancing while awaiting the official declaration of results in the closely contested parliamentary by-election. The IEBC had not declared a winner by publication time, though provisional results continued to arrive from polling stations across the constituency.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Voting is underway in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, a high-stakes contest seen as the first major political test in Mt. Kenya since former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's split with President William Ruto. Nine candidates are running, but the race has narrowed to a two-horse contest between the ruling UDA and Gachagua's DCP, with over 1,000 police officers deployed across 114 polling stations.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The WANTAM Advisory Committee has unveiled a digital platform to allow Kenyans to participate in selecting the opposition's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The committee says the initiative is independent and non-partisan, with a digital selection exercise planned for July 25 and 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina alleged that one of his campaign vehicles was set ablaze while transporting party agents, and claimed individuals were attempting to bribe voters inside polling stations during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had temporarily halted Innocent Muganda's assumption of office as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, finding the orders had been obtained without proper service of court documents on Muganda.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Polling stations across Nyandarua County opened Thursday morning for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with about 73,480 registered voters eligible to participate across 144 polling stations. The by-election was triggered by the death of longtime MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, with candidates from UDA, DCP, Jubilee Party, and People's Renaissance Movement competing.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha denied allegations of unmarked police vehicles during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, while confirming that plainclothes DCI detectives were deployed as part of election security operations. Nkanatha said all official police vehicles have registration plates and warned that operating a vehicle without number plates is illegal.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Security chiefs overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election say voting has commenced smoothly with no major security incidents reported, and have dismissed allegations of intimidation by rival political camps. The Central Regional Commissioner said security personnel have been deployed across the constituency to ensure voters can exercise their democratic right without fear.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga has alleged that individuals were distributing money to voters near polling stations in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, and has called on the IEBC and security agencies to investigate. He said he would formally report the allegations through legal channels.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has declared the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a "funeral" for the ruling UDA party in Mt. Kenya, expressing confidence in a DCP victory. Malala urged voters to remain patient as election officials addressed technical delays with KIEMS biometric systems, saying the issues would not affect the outcome.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Long queues formed at polling stations in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after slow biometric verification using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) delayed voting, with some voters reporting the process took up to 30 minutes per person.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
As hired goons storm churches and opposition rallies, Kenyans online are sharing videos and warnings about the 2007/08 post-election violence, expressing concern that current escalating political tensions could lead to another outbreak of violence.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police will impound all cars operating without number plates during the Ol Kalou by-election. The Central Regional Commissioner also said unauthorised persons must stay at least 400 metres from polling stations to avoid security incidents.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Allans Ademba, a prominent 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer and active citizen, was arrested at Ol Kalou and taken to Ol Kalou DCI offices. Before his arrest, he had posted observations about voting restrictions in ongoing by-elections, claiming only 2022 voters were permitted to vote under IEBC rules.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has moved to block attempts to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip, writing to the Senate Speaker to reject a Parliamentary Group meeting held Wednesday that voted to remove him, arguing the process violated coalition agreements and Senate procedures.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
During a parliamentary by-election at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School, residents placed stones on the road and blocked police vehicles from entering the polling station, insisting only foot traffic be permitted. The standoff was resolved after the DCP candidate intervened and persuaded residents to allow police to leave, though security remained deployed in the area.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will develop the country's first State of Openness Report, a data-driven framework to assess how government institutions comply with the Access to Information Act and open governance commitments.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the President has launched multi-stakeholder consultations to prepare Kenya's 2026 State of Openness Report under the Open Government Partnership, bringing together oversight institutions, Parliament, government agencies and civil society to agree on performance indicators. A key proposal is to integrate transparency and access-to-information compliance indicators into the annual performance contracts of Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for Citizens Party praised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's conduct of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho expressing confidence in the process despite isolated technical hitches involving slow biometric voter verification. Ngotho said he had conducted his campaign well and exit poll numbers looked favorable.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
During coverage of the Ol Kalou by-election at AC Primary School Polling Station, a Nation Media Group reporter was threatened at gunpoint and her mobile phone confiscated, while a cameraman was tased, beaten, and his camera seized. NMG Board Chair Joe Muganda condemned the violent attack and called on the National Police Service to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said Mt Kenya East leaders have made their political choice to remain in government and are not concerned by the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, while allowing Mt Kenya West to make its own political decisions.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting that those found responsible must be arrested and prosecuted regardless of affiliation.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IEBC has rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's warnings to Ol Kalou residents to protect votes from "armed goons," with Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan asserting that adequate security is deployed and votes will be counted transparently following the voting process.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IEBC said voting in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly and peacefully on Thursday, with voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1 p.m., and cautioned political leaders against disrupting polling stations and tallying centres ahead of vote counting.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou by-elections, alleging they acted on President William Ruto's instructions. Gachagua also called for the IEBC's disbandment but did not provide evidence for the allegations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, announced by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Thursday.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Estate beneficiaries and administrators of a deceased person's estate have asked the High Court to dismiss Professor Tom Ojienda Associates' amended Bill of Costs for Ksh120 million, arguing he was fully paid in 2017 under a binding agreement.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos erupted at multiple polling stations in Ol Kalou Constituency during a parliamentary by-election on Thursday, with hooded armed men clashing with crowds, teargas fired, journalists assaulted and cameras confiscated. Journalist Enos Teche was injured and had his camera taken by armed hooded men in five Toyota Prado SUVs outside Ol Kalou Comprehensive School, allegedly with police present.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi County Finance CEC Charles Kerich avoided a three-month jail term after the High Court set aside contempt orders in a Ksh.106 million legal fees dispute. The parties reached a settlement in which Kerich has paid Ksh.30 million to the law firm, with the balance to be cleared in instalments.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen warned that anyone found to have instigated violence during the Ol Kalou by-election will face the full force of the law, and that security officers who act unlawfully or use excessive force will not be spared. Heavily armed masked men in unmarked vehicles assaulted journalists and dispersed residents with teargas during the by-election.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission reported that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly with voter turnout at 50.8 percent. IEBC officials urged all political actors to maintain peace during vote-counting and told supporters not to guard polling stations, emphasizing that results are protected by law and security.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has distanced itself from hooded armed men in unmarked vehicles reported at the Ol Kalou by-election, saying such individuals are not part of the official security arrangement and have been reported to police. Armed masked men in unmarked vehicles assaulted journalists and dispersed residents with teargas at the by-election on Thursday.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Polling stations in Ol Kalou constituency closed at 5 p.m. on Thursday, concluding voting in the parliamentary by-election. The IEBC allowed voters already in queues to cast ballots and kept centres open beyond 5 p.m. if they had opened late or experienced interruptions, before shifting to the counting phase.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC reported that voting in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly, with voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1pm, and urged remaining registered voters to cast their ballots before polling closed. The Commission said most polling stations opened on schedule at 6am and reminded political actors that there is no provision for unauthorized persons to operate within polling or tallying centres.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Armed men in balaclavas arrived in a convoy of unmarked vehicles during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, dispersing residents with teargas and assaulting journalists who were covering the poll. The identity of the men and the agency authorizing the operation remained unclear.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite an Azimio Coalition formal protest arguing the removal process violated coalition agreement and Senate Standing Orders.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Gatembu Kairu, newly installed Court of Appeal President, has pledged to clear a backlog of nearly 10,000 appeals and fast-track case hearings. He identified Rule 5(2)(b) applications (seeking injunctions or stays of execution) as a major source of delays, with 879 such applications pending in Nairobi alone, and vowed to address them as a priority.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal Judge Justice Aggrey Muchelule and five others, including family members and domestic staff, have recorded statements with detectives investigating the disappearance of his Beretta pistol from a locked safe. The firearm was later recovered from a suspect linked to the Chaiiwala Café robbery that occurred two weeks prior.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The widow and son of late Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were testified in court about the day of his killing on April 30, 2025. The widow, Margaret Koriri, recounted receiving an M-Pesa message from her husband that morning and learning of his death when his bodyguard called her in tears that evening.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction have alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's removal as Senate Deputy Minority Whip was planned during a meeting between President William Ruto and ODM leaders before being formalized at a parliamentary group meeting. The lawmakers accused the government of interfering with Parliament's independence and weakening the opposition.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya condemned attacks on journalists covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including assaults and confiscation of equipment by armed men, and accused security agencies of failing to protect media workers. MCK described the incidents as part of a deliberate pattern aimed at intimidating journalists and obstructing press freedom.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for Hirshabelle State's presidency, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation, with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Njeri Maina threatened to repossess boats distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign, following the ruling United Democratic Alliance's defeat to the Democracy for Citizens Party candidate. Her remarks drew criticism for reinforcing accusations that development projects were tied to political support.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Despite the heavy debt burden and public criticism generated by initial SGR phases, the government could be repeating those errors with the Sh700 billion extension of the railway to Kisumu and Malaba, the Standard reports.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to reach a seven-month high following proceeds from the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom totalling Sh244.5 billion, World Bank funding of $750 million, and Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation receipts of Sh103.45 billion received in April, with the CBK expecting the shilling to remain stable.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wakulima Market, Nairobi's largest fresh produce store, has been without power for about a week, resulting in traders counting losses running to millions daily.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Portland Cement Company has given squatters on its land in Athi River until July 28 to regularise and August 15 to pay, or face eviction. The company offered in 2023 to allow illegal residents to regularise and buy the parcels they occupy to resolve long-standing disputes.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts are advocating for wider adoption of alternative building technologies, including Compressed Stabilised Soil Blocks and Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks, which use locally available materials and can reduce construction costs by up to 25 per cent compared to conventional methods. Kenya faces an annual housing shortage of about 260,000 units, with a deficit estimated at more than two million units, particularly in urban areas where rising costs and limited financing restrict homeownership.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airports Authority has announced plans to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi International airports to address delays, with passenger numbers rising from 12.1 million in 2024 to 13.1 million in 2025. Modernisation plans include new screening machines and measures to reduce processing times.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has appointed Dar Al-Handasah Consultants as lead engineering consultant for the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir overseeing the contract signing. The consultant will manage design review, project management and construction supervision to upgrade the airport to international aviation standards.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Shabiki.com has rewarded four punters with a combined payout in Week 3 of its Shabikia World Cup Kishabiki Campaign, which offers a Ksh.9 million prize pool throughout the World Cup period. Winners include Edwin Ochieng from Migori County (Ksh.200,000), Derrick Anyula from Busia (Ksh.500,000), and Querren Muyuka from Kakamega (Ksh.300,000).
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's planned Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery in Lamu County, expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily and create 60,000 jobs, faces concerns over the lack of a skilled workforce to operate the modern facility.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's sugarcane farmer groups have threatened nationwide protests and warned they could withdraw political support for President William Ruto in 2027 over claims of a coordinated scheme by government, sugar cartels and millers to obstruct Kenya Sugar Board director elections through court cases. A Kakamega High Court judge has scheduled further directions for July 31, 2026, prolonging the legal stalemate after elections initially planned for June 25 were delayed.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Uganda government has permitted drought-affected Turkana herders to cross into Uganda's Karamoja sub-region under strict security conditions.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, Tana River County Government and Stella Mundi Properties Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a climate-smart lucerne farming project aimed at boosting irrigation, food security and livelihoods through water infrastructure development and commercial fodder production.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations will roll out a new Multi-Biometric Identification System from Monday, July 20, 2026, reducing Police Clearance Certificate processing time from 14 days to one day. The upgraded system increases storage capacity from two million to 10 million criminal records and enables faster biometric matching and suspect identification.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Hospital Hill Comprehensive School sent home a Grade Eight student on July 3, 2026, and required her mother to arrange counselling at a government institution before the student could return on July 20. The parent is now suing the school and headteacher over the suspension.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN) has cautioned against recent public claims of miraculous HIV cures through faith healing, urging people living with HIV to continue taking their prescribed antiretroviral medication and consult healthcare providers before discontinuing treatment. KELIN said the matter is not a conflict between faith and medicine but about protecting constitutional rights to both religious freedom and access to health.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rupa Bulbuli Gupta, who came to Kenya as a professional musician and later donated a kidney to late tycoon Prem Lal Ramnath, has won an inheritance battle worth Sh200 million.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kisii Employment and Labour Relations Court awarded a woman Sh7.37 million in damages after she was trafficked to Myanmar under false pretenses of a food-packing job in Thailand and forced to work in online cryptocurrency fraud schemes. The judgment also directed the National Employment Authority to strengthen monitoring of illegal labour recruiters.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure Mwaura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his estranged wife and two children. Justice Martin Muya described the killings as barbaric and reflective of Kenya's growing femicide problem.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Education Committee has called for coordinated action between Parliament, the National Treasury, and the Ministry of Education to address persistent funding challenges in the higher education sector, citing a mismatch between the Higher Education Funding Model framework and actual budget allocations.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Ruai Sewerage plant treatment capacity has increased to 320,000 cubic litres per day, up from 160,000 cubic litres, through expansion of the Kariobangi Sewer Treatment Plant from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres per day. The upgrade aims to handle the city's growing population and reduce untreated sewage discharge into rivers and the environment.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The University of Nairobi will formally install Professor Eng. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as its ninth Vice-Chancellor on Friday, marking a fresh start following over a year of governance disputes and leadership uncertainty that culminated in the exit of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Growing numbers of upper and middle-class retirees across Africa are settling in gated estates, satellite towns and master-planned suburbs rather than returning to ancestral villages, with infrastructure replacing kinship as a retirement safety net. By 2050, Africa's urban population is projected to double from 700 million to 1.4 billion, with six out of ten Africans expected to live in cities.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kilifi court sentenced Benson Ngala Daniel, 49, and his 19-year-old son Ruphus Chai Ngala to one year in prison each for assaulting a woman they falsely accused of making the son's genitals disappear through witchcraft. A medical examination confirmed the son's genitals were intact and functioning normally.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Joseph Gachau, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in his late twenties, is raising awareness in Nyandarua about the condition and encouraging caregivers to seek early medical attention. Disability advocates note that access to autism screening and diagnosis remains uneven in Kenya, particularly outside major urban centres.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A night guard was killed and two hotel workers seriously injured when armed thugs broke into Marabou restaurant in Sondu, Nyakach sub-county, assaulting staff and taking valuables. One female worker was raped and a male worker cut; both are hospitalized while police investigations have begun.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two schoolboys walking home from school were struck by a road grader on the Kamandura-Rironi Road; eyewitnesses say the machine suffered brake failure. One twin died at the scene and his brother was hospitalized with serious injuries. Area leaders have blamed the contractor for inadequate safety measures at the construction site.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is rolling out a centralized National Ambulance Dispatch Centre at the Social Health Authority headquarters by end of July, operating SHA 112 Lifeline as a single emergency number coordinating ambulance services nationwide. The platform has integrated 97 accredited ambulances with 186 total registered ahead of the national rollout.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has launched a 90-day nationwide campaign to reduce gender-based violence and femicide, rolling out 37 recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce across all 47 counties with a focus on violence hotspots in Nairobi and the Central region. The initiative aims to move beyond policy discussions by coordinating security agencies, prosecutors, the Judiciary, and local administrators to identify and prevent cases before they escalate.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's wastewater capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day, and plans to expand the Kariobangi plant from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, aiming to reduce untreated sewage discharge into water bodies as the city's population grows.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Smile Train will convene more than 50 cleft care professionals from 18 African countries at the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, from July 20 to 23, 2026, to strengthen collaboration and improve access to cleft care across the two regions through multidisciplinary expertise sharing and mentorship.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day and plans to expand Kariobangi from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, alongside a 54-kilometre trunk sewer network, to manage rising wastewater volumes in a city of over seven million people.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and bestselling author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, marking the official launch of a four-city East African leadership tour. Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International, spoke about legacy and the impact of developing people within institutions.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, star of "Jurassic Park," died of pneumonia at age 78 in Australia on Monday, his agent Philip Grenz said. Neill had previously battled lymphoma using CAR-T therapy and was cancer-free at the time of his death.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sarakasi Trust has launched the inaugural Sarakasi Rising Stars Dance Competition, an annual community initiative to identify and showcase young dance talent from across Kenya. The first edition takes place on August 15, 2026, with free participation for children's dance groups comprising participants aged six to 15 years.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify has rolled out Greasy Tunes, a 12-day cultural takeover at Heltz House in Ngara running until July 26, featuring live performances, podcast recordings, fashion pop-ups, street food, and football watch parties. The initiative aims to position Nairobi as the epicentre of music and youth culture in East Africa.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, officially launching a four-city East African leadership tour for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The PGK Equator Tour reaches its fifth leg at Ruiru Golf Club this week, featuring more than 50 of Kenya's leading professional golfers competing for ranking points toward qualification for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Samuel Njoroge leads the Order of Merit standings with 2,377 points after the circuit's opening four legs.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in stoppage time. Argentina will face European champions Spain in the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after going 1-0 up, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions drawing criticism from the British media. The Sun and Daily Mail blamed Tuchel's cautious tactics for squandering the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a semi-final, with manager Thomas Tuchel defending his tactical decisions despite his team becoming "too passive" after taking an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya held a strategic meeting to review Team Kenya's readiness for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, focusing on athlete welfare, training programmes, logistical arrangements, and performance targets. Sports officials are optimistic the team can build on previous successes through early planning and adequate athlete support.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's defending champions Gor Mahia have left for Kigali to face Rwandan club Rayon Sport in a pre-season friendly before competing in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, with the travelling party comprising 42 members including 29 players.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's forward Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his team lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi set up two goals — an assist to Enzo Fernandez and a cross for Lautaro Martinez's winner in stoppage time — after Anthony Gordon had briefly put England ahead.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team became "too passive" after Anthony Gordon's early second-half goal, allowing Argentina to score through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The PGK Equator Tour heads to Ruiru Golf Club this week for its fifth leg, where Kenya's top professional golfers compete for ranking points toward qualification for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The four-day tournament, which runs through Sunday July 19, has attracted more than 50 leading professional golfers.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Annette Kundu of Kenya Police Bullets hopes the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will provide a platform to showcase her talent and unlock new career opportunities. She departs for a training camp in France as Kenya prepares for the tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England, with the reigning champions winning 2-1 after Martinez came off the bench in the 81st minute. Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal, which came in the second minute of injury time after Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to equalize.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has begun sending athletes and officials to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with the first contingent of four para powerlifting athletes and three officials departing overnight. The games are scheduled for July 23 to August 3.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton returns to the Belgian Grand Prix, his 20th consecutive year at the circuit, aiming for a victory with Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins and boost his bid for an eighth world title. Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points after nine races, 25 clear of Russell and 32 ahead of Hamilton.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to a Citizen Digital opinion piece, Kenya's women's football talent is evident from recent achievements—the Harambee Starlets qualified for the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations and the Junior Starlets secured a second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup appearance—but the focus should shift from celebrating qualification to building systems that develop, retain and reward elite players.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liam Rosenior, sacked by Chelsea in April after 23 matches, has been appointed head coach of Ligue 1 club Paris FC. Rosenior said he hopes to apply lessons learned from his brief Chelsea stint to the "exciting project" at Paris FC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A British minister called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina players held a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England, which the minister described as an "egregious violation" of FIFA rules banning political symbols.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's comeback mentality after they defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, advancing to the final. Scaloni noted that Argentina sensed vulnerability when England sat back after taking a 1-0 lead, and the team created multiple chances to overturn the deficit.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia have departed for Kigali to face Rwandan side Rayon Sport in a friendly match on Saturday, with the contingent of 42 members traveling in two batches due to flight constraints before the CECAFA tournament (July 24–August 7, 2026).
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Mombasa has issued temporal orders stopping African Oil and Gas Company (AGOL) from further expanding into the Coastal Mangrove Swamp Forest, following allegations that the company's operations have caused ecological harm to the Kilindini Bay mangrove ecosystem through oil spills, construction works, and disturbance of flora and fauna.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Robert Aruho, Head of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, has been appointed Co-Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Antelope Specialist Group, a global role overseeing recovery efforts for more than 90 antelope species. His conservancy runs a captive breeding programme for critically endangered Mountain Bongos that has grown into the largest population of the subspecies anywhere in the world, now numbering more than 100 individuals.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Homeland Security have maintained stringent travel measures, including a Do Not Board list, for people departing the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola importation during the country's largest recorded outbreak. An American physician infected with the virus while working in the DRC is receiving treatment in Germany.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez will face trial for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement after a court confirmed charges on Thursday, according to The Standard. The case centres on the creation and management of a university chair and alleged use of public resources for private gain, which both Gomez and Sanchez deny.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has announced a 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, effective July 22, following a year-long investigation into policies it says harm US commerce. Brazil has condemned the measure and promised reciprocal action, with President Lula's office noting that most US imports already enter Brazil duty-free.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO warned Thursday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo at a faster pace than during any previous outbreak. More than 2,000 cases including 796 deaths have been confirmed since the outbreak was declared two months ago, making it the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Specialized foreign recruitment networks are systematically targeting economically vulnerable young men across West and East Africa, including Ghana and Uganda, with false promises of lucrative employment and migration opportunities to draw them into the Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine. According to the Ukraine-backed "I Want to Live" project's Foreign Casualty Database, Ghana ranks among countries with the second-highest losses of foreign nationals on the battlefield.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. agencies have seized more than 700 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since the tournament began on June 11, with drones prohibited within restricted airspace around stadiums on match days and at fan gatherings. Operators whose drones enter restricted airspace without approval face fines of up to $100,000, criminal charges, and confiscation.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon and Israel concluded two days of Washington-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon under a recent framework deal. Participants agreed on the structure and guidelines for the pilot zone process, to be finalized and implemented in the coming days.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday amid renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, a month after a preliminary peace deal was signed to end the conflict that broke out in late February.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court rejected a challenge to its jurisdiction by Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former head of the women's section at Mitiga prison near Tripoli, who faces 17 charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes including killing, torturing and raping detainees between 2014 and 2020.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU countries agreed Wednesday to maintain Russia's oil price cap at $44 for one week to allow time for negotiating a broader sanctions package, avoiding an imminent deadline that would have raised the cap. The 21st round of sanctions the EU proposes on Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has faced resistance from multiple countries seeking to water down various provisions.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade, resuming fighting nearly a month after both sides had signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending Middle East conflict. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while US President Donald Trump threatened to expand strikes next week to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Ukrainian men who fled to Poland to avoid military mobilisation face declining living standards and legal limbo as Poland tightens refugee policies while Kyiv increases pressure to conscript more men in the fifth year of Russia's invasion.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia is increasingly recruiting foreign nationals, including thousands of Africans, to bolster its military campaign in Ukraine as it faces mounting battlefield losses and manpower shortages. According to Ukrainian estimates, Russia has recruited about 27,000 foreign nationals from 130 countries since 2022 and plans to recruit an additional 18,500 foreign fighters.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's players displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The match was played against the backdrop of Argentina's longstanding sovereignty dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN's International Organization for Migration and UNHCR warned that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off Myanmar's coast in recent days. The vessels reportedly departed from Rakhine State in late June carrying mainly Rohingya passengers, with one boat losing contact shortly after departure and a second believed to have sunk off the Ayeyarwady coast on July 8.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire at an orphanage in Algiers' Mohammadia suburb killed at least 11 people including children and injured 19 others, as Algeria grapples with a heatwave that has sparked hundreds of blazes in the country's north.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the northeastern United States, prompting health alerts in New York and New Jersey; a cold front expected this weekend will help dissipate the haze before Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Foreign recruitment networks are systematically targeting economically vulnerable young men across West and East Africa, particularly in Ghana and Uganda, with false promises of employment and migration to draw them into the Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine. According to investigative data and reports from families, hundreds of youth seeking to escape high domestic unemployment have vanished into Russian military ranks.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues against justifying deaths in political violence by claiming they were part of God's plan, noting that such deaths are often rooted in poverty and inequality rather than divine destiny.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, established to manage North Sea oil and gas wealth for current and future generations, which has grown to over US$1.5 trillion by 2025 and is restricted to annual withdrawals of only 3 per cent—which nonetheless funds 20 per cent of Norway's government budget.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has allocated Sh386.1 billion to finance priority value chains in 2026-2027, targeting sectors including leather, textiles, dairy, tea, coffee, and others. An opinion piece argues that the true success of these investments will depend on ensuring they benefit historically underrepresented groups including youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Public Relations Society, established 55 years ago, must be transformed into a statutory institute through the Public Relations and Communication Management Bill 2024 to certify practitioners, enforce ethics and protect against misinformation in an era of social media and AI.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that medicines regulation is essential to public health, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and quality products through evaluation, manufacturing standards, secure supply chains, and post-market monitoring, particularly as Kenya advances Universal Health Coverage.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that safe, effective medical products depend on rigorous regulatory processes—evaluation before market entry, manufacturing standards, secure supply chains, and post-market monitoring—which are essential as Kenya advances Universal Health Coverage.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →