Democracy for Citizens Party's Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA candidate Samuel Muchina. Political leaders in the Rift Valley view the result as a warning sign ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party's Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA candidate Samuel Muchina. Political leaders in the Rift Valley view the result as a warning sign ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The "guarding the vote" slogan that emerged after the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election reflects deeper questions about public confidence in Kenya's electoral system, with opposition leaders framing it as ballot protection while critics view it as evidence of dwindling faith in electoral institutions.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The DCI has launched a probe into armed hooded men linked to violence in Ol Kalou during a by-election. Uniformed police officers deployed in the area had the opportunity to arrest the armed hooded men but failed, raising concerns the strangers may have been on a state-sanctioned mission to disrupt the voting exercise.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for the enactment of legal safeguards to protect Kenya's long-term development agenda from policy disruptions, emphasising that sustainable development requires continuity, broad public participation and a shared national commitment. He argued that Kenya's greatest opportunity for lasting economic growth lies in strengthening its primary sector, particularly agriculture and the responsible exploitation of mineral resources.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Six senators allied to the Democracy for the Citizens Party wore matching neon-green blazers in Parliament to celebrate DCP's landslide victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where DCP's Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won with 35,440 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 5,450 votes.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating the UDA candidate. The result has prompted concern among Rift Valley political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Following the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calls to "guard the vote" have become a defining political slogan, with opposition leaders framing it as protection against ballot manipulation while critics view it as rhetoric reflecting dwindling confidence in electoral institutions. The resonance of these calls raises deeper questions about public trust in Kenya's electoral system ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Rigathi Gachagua's by-election victory in Ol Kalou on July 16, 2026, represented a decisive rejection of President Ruto's government, with the opposition candidate polling over 85 per cent against the ruling UDA's 13 per cent despite the President's personal campaign efforts.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kofi Annan Foundation report warns Kenya has an 84 percent chance of electoral violence during the 2027 General Election, with recent incidents of opposition rallies and campaign events being disrupted by armed groups acting with apparent impunity despite a 2008 post-election violence precedent.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will travel to the United States next month after conducting rallies in several Kenyan counties. Upon his return from the US, he plans to tour other regions including the Coast and Western areas to expand his political support base beyond Central Kenya.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis of the Ol Kalou by-election examines how the winner connected with voters through music themed on regional history, colonialism, and liberation, with the author drawing parallels to how music and religion influenced the 2022 polls and applying behavioural economics concepts to explain electoral outcomes.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College for being pregnant. Legislators, including Makueni Woman Representative Suzanne Kiamba, questioned the legality of the decision and called for reforms, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution, labour laws, and fair administrative action.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina claimed the government orchestrated violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary of failing to ensure Kenyans' safety, defending citizens' right to self-defense when under attack.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula are pursuing separate political strategies in western Kenya that appear aimed at securing President William Ruto's running mate position ahead of the 2027 General Election, though neither has publicly declared interest in the deputy president's slot.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party and its National Executive Committee, where she served as Deputy Organising Secretary, saying she will now dedicate herself to the Linda Mwananchi movement, which she joined in February.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga said the broad-based Government remains strong despite the opposition Democracy for the Citizens Party winning the Ol-Kalou by-election, arguing the coalition had previously won nine parliamentary and senatorial by-elections and describing the loss as a small bump on the road.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has called for anyone with evidence of rape allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to submit it to police for investigation. Gachagua claimed 68 women were raped by police officers, one person was killed, and 20 others injured during the July 16 by-election, which was marked by violence involving hooded armed men.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Tabitha Karanja Keroche blamed a powerful clique around President William Ruto for UDA's woes and defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election, saying the group's arrogance and chest-thumping have caused the party to lose popularity and many leaders' support.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 10 women Members of Parliament have called on Kenyans to elect more female candidates in the 2027 General Election as the only way to achieve the two-thirds gender rule. The legislators spoke at a forum in Kericho, where Woman Representative Beatrice Kemei announced her bid for the Soin/Sigowet parliamentary seat.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya will boycott courts on July 22 as industrial action to tackle corruption and improve accountability in the Judiciary, with LSK President Charles Kanjama saying existing systems have failed to address corruption and misconduct among judicial officers.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced plans for the government to fully fund every student admitted to a public university or college, replacing the income-based model criticised since 2023. The changes are contained in amendments before Parliament and designed to ensure no qualified student misses out on higher education because of financial background.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to reconsider its planned indefinite targeted boycott of court proceedings, set to begin Thursday over allegations of judicial misconduct and inefficiencies, warning that the action would primarily harm ordinary litigants seeking justice.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has urged political, business, civil society, professional, and religious leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition and that leadership will be central to achieving Kenya's long-term ambitions.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has defended police action against violent protests, distinguishing between constitutionally protected peaceful demonstrations and what he described as criminal acts including looting, property destruction, and arson. Speaking at State House, Ruto stated there can be no justification for criminality during protests.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the DCP candidate's decisive victory in the Ol Kalou by-election—outpolling the UDA rival nearly seven votes to one—demonstrates that money politics and patronage have limits, with voters choosing conscience over financial inducement.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing nine asset recovery suits to reclaim 7.6 acres of public land in Milimani, Kisumu City, valued at approximately Sh790 million, which it says was unlawfully grabbed from the Kenya Prisons Service and converted into private ownership through fraudulent processes. The disputed property, whose total value including developments is estimated at Sh4.3 billion, forms part of an original 16-acre parcel reserved for prison staff housing and regional offices.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party has criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for advising international tourists and investors to postpone visits and investment until the forthcoming general elections, warning that such calls risk harming millions of Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on tourism and foreign investment sectors.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party has condemned remarks by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who advised international tourists and investors to postpone visits and investment until the forthcoming general elections, warning that such calls risk harming millions of Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on tourism and investment sectors.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi leaders in Bungoma County have accused Kenya Kwanza counterparts of using insults and threats against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and called on them to deliver promised projects like road construction instead of engaging in politics. Tensions have escalated as MP John Waluke cautioned the opposition against attempts to hold rallies in his constituency ahead of the 2027 elections, while movement leaders asserted their constitutional right to hold meetings anywhere in the country.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, representing President William Ruto at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi, commended the conference's focus on Eastern Africa's social and pastoral realities. He highlighted ongoing conflicts in the region that have displaced over 20 million people and left approximately 118 million African children out of school.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, representing President Ruto at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi, commended the conference's focus on social and pastoral realities in Eastern Africa, highlighting conflicts displacing over 20 million people in the region and noting UN estimates of approximately 118 million children out of school in Africa as of June 2026.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, immediately reshuffling his cabinet by removing his predecessor's loyalists. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures, promised to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power, and held calls with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has announced a new plan to provide full government funding to every student admitted to a public university or college regardless of financial background. The proposal, presented as amendments before Parliament, marks the fourth shift in university financing under his administration in less than four years, following the Differentiated Unit Cost model and variations of the Student-Centred Funding Model.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has lifted the arrest warrant issued against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi County official accused in the South C building collapse case, after his lawyer presented medical documents showing Osike was unwell and unfit to attend the previous court session.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has lifted the arrest warrant issued against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi County official accused in the South C building collapse case, after his lawyer presented medical documents showing he was unwell and unfit to attend the previous court session.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning such remarks risk hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the economy. The party acknowledged frustrations over governance, insecurity, and the shrinking democratic space, but said political messaging should not come at the expense of national economic interests.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country's economy. The party's statement came after opposition leaders made appeals to the international community over Kenya's political environment.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Pauline Njoroge, a Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant and former Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary, has resigned from the party after 14 years and signals she will join the Linda Mwananchi Party, which is linked to the opposition. Njoroge, who joined The National Alliance in 2012 before its merger into Jubilee, cited political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, signalling that she is set to formally join the Linda Mwananchi Party. The communications strategist and former Deputy Organising Secretary said her departure marked a new political chapter ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's 290 constituencies will share Sh58.7 billion under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund in the 2026/27 financial year, with Parliament approving a 5.1 per cent increase from the current allocation. Each constituency will receive between Sh8.8 million and Sh11.3 million more than in the previous financial year.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament has approved a 5.1 per cent increase in the National Government Constituencies Development Fund allocation to Sh61.798 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with each of the 290 constituencies receiving between Sh8.8 million and Sh11.3 million more than previously.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Public Accounts Committee is grilling petroleum officials over 2024/25 audit queries.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court will deliver its ruling on July 30 on an application seeking to halt proposed developments in Upper Imenti Forest pending the hearing of a constitutional petition. The National Assembly has urged the court to dismiss the petitioners' application, arguing they failed to meet the legal threshold and that no decision has been made to develop the forest.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Parliament to help reduce the lead time in policy formulation by shortening public participation timelines, arguing that longer processes hinder Kenya's development goals and that the country cannot achieve rapid growth through extended public participation procedures.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi, a young political faction advocating for change anchored in integrity and constitutionalism. Njoroge, appointed to Jubilee's National Executive Council in May 2023, said her conviction grew stronger after joining the movement in February.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party has launched a grassroots mobilization campaign in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election, beginning with a tour of Mugumoini Ward in Lang'ata Constituency alongside parliamentary and ward aspirants.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU National Chairman Dr. Abidan Mwachi has cautioned political leaders against reading too much into recent by-election victories, arguing that such contests are not reliable predictors of the outcome of the 2027 General Election. He noted that Kenya's political history shows success in by-elections does not necessarily translate into victory in a general election.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched legal action to recover 7.6 acres of Kenya Prisons Service land in Kisumu's Milimani area, valued at approximately Sh790 million, alleging the property was fraudulently excised from public land and converted to private ownership. The disputed land was reserved for prison use under colonial-era and 1970s government planning instruments.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate has annulled three legal notices from the NTSA that sought to tighten vehicle inspection and safety requirements for school transport, commercial vehicles, and private motorists, after lawmakers found fault with the regulations and their implementation.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has appealed to the Law Society of Kenya to abandon its planned nationwide court boycott, arguing that withdrawing legal services would harm litigants rather than resolve judicial delays and inefficiencies. The Judiciary separately rejected the boycott and insisted all courts would remain open, urging advocates to address grievances through dialogue instead.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court will rule on July 30 on an application to suspend proposed developments in Upper Imenti Forest, including an airstrip, State Lodge, golf course, and road expansion, pending a constitutional challenge. The National Assembly argues the petition is speculative and unsupported, while petitioners contend government agencies are already evaluating the projects.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce universal government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges, abandoning the controversial means-tested model. The government has submitted amendments to Parliament to anchor the new framework in law, with Ruto urging lawmakers to fast-track the legislation before universities reopen in September.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly rejected COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's offer to raise Sh1 billion for his campaign, saying he prefers a campaign financed by ordinary Kenyans rather than relying on wealthy benefactors. Sifuna said he would encourage supporters to make small donations through his Paybill account instead.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service in Kisumu, valued at approximately Ksh.790 million, after the land was allegedly illegally excised from public property and converted into private ownership.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has welcomed a report containing proposals for Kenya's long-term national transformation that will serve as the foundation for a successor to Vision 2030, the blueprint guiding national planning and economic policy since 2008. The report was prepared by a team of economic scholars led by Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o and other professors.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly rejected COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's offer to fundraise Ksh.1 billion for his political campaign, saying he prefers small contributions from millions of Kenyans to avoid creating opportunities for corruption.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed President William Ruto's directive to security agencies to crack down on goons and criminal gangs, claiming that rogue police officers working with goons are the real security problem and alleging that government-linked individuals operate alongside gangs in Kenya.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya has reached a national consensus against political violence and criminality, ordering security agencies to enforce the law firmly to protect the country's stability and economic future. Ruto drew parallels with Sudan's conflict, warning that unchecked lawlessness could have devastating consequences, and asserted that leaders across business, religious, and political sectors have agreed that violence and criminality must be stopped.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Six senators allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party arrived at the Senate wearing the party's trademark neon green blazers, a display of unity ahead of the swearing-in of DCP's first MP following its breakthrough win in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua constituency.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Office of the Attorney General have developed a legislative proposal allowing protest notices to be submitted via email, WhatsApp, or affixed near police stations, following a High Court judgment directing the government to establish clear regulations for public assemblies and law enforcement use of force.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Health CS Aden Duale and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's celebrations following the Ol Kalou by-election victory, claiming the contest was between the Democracy for Citizens Party and Jubilee Party, not Kenya Kwanza.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During discussions on a national vision report for Kenya's path to a First World economy, Deputy President Kindiki said land and mineral wealth form the only durable foundation for sustainable development, arguing that service sectors like tourism are too vulnerable to disruption for long-term transformation.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forensic analysis of CCTV footage from Central Police Station presented at a murder trial shows the deceased entered the station alive and responsive but was later removed while unresponsive, according to testimony from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Head of Forensics.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Treasury bypassed Parliament to access expensive domestic debt, with interest payments on local loans reaching Sh861.7 billion and comprising 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025, while foreign debt service accounted for Sh183.6 billion or 18 per cent. According to the Auditor General's report, local debt has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Treasury bypassed Parliament to tap expensive domestic debt, resulting in Sh861.7 billion in interest payments, or 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025. Local debt servicing has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing, according to a new Auditor General report.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lapfund's 20-storey Bellevue complex, with 2,300 housing units, is driving rapid transformation in South C neighbourhood and testing the limits of Nairobi's public infrastructure.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named Kenya's Best Retail Bank and Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognized for its customer-centric strategy and integration of traditional banking with digital innovation. The tier-one lender serves over 9.8 million account holders with more than 90 per cent of transactions processed through digital and alternative channels.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
NCBA Bank and African Guarantee Fund have committed $5 million to empower women entrepreneurs in Africa through the AFAWA Women Small and Medium Enterprises Acceleration Programme, which equips women-owned businesses with skills, networks, and access to finance. The commitment was announced at a pitch event where 32 women entrepreneurs presented their business plans to an investment panel.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's Nedbank Group Ltd has secured a controlling 66 per cent stake in NCBA Group in a transaction valued at approximately Sh109.6 billion, with the families of Kenya's founding president Jomo Kenyatta and former Central Bank governor Philip Ndegwa emerging as major beneficiaries.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dr. Mary Kinyanjui argues that Kenya's informal economy, which employs an estimated 15 million people representing about 85 per cent of the workforce, remains the backbone of the country's economy yet receives limited policy and institutional support despite its critical role in creating employment and sustaining livelihoods.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. Mary Kinyanjui says Kenya's informal economy, which employs an estimated 15 million people or about 85 per cent of the workforce, remains the backbone of economic growth yet receives limited policy support. She notes the informal sector encompasses mama mboga traders, jua kali artisans, dressmakers and other businesses that operate legally under county regulations.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petitioner has sued Kenya Re CEO Hillary Wachinga at Milimani Law Courts, seeking his removal for misconduct including interference with procurement and recruitment, verbal insults of staff, and payment of a personal fine by the company. The petitioner also alleges Wachinga has unilaterally controlled HR systems, redeployed qualified staff to unrelated departments, and misused company funds.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the second Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October 2026 to position itself as the continent's hub for science, technology, and innovation-driven investment. The two-day event, scheduled for October 22–23 in Nairobi, is expected to attract more than 3,500 delegates from over 30 countries including government leaders, investors, and technology firms.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Square Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ Ltd hosted High Commissioners, Ambassadors and senior diplomats from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Rwanda, Somalia and Sri Lanka at its Athi River facility to discuss healthcare partnerships, pharmaceutical investment, technology transfer and regional trade as part of Kenya's ambition to become a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Communications Authority has introduced new licensing requirements for companies importing and distributing communications equipment, effective immediately. All entities seeking to import and wholesale communications equipment must obtain a Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) Licence, which includes mandatory type-approval and TradeNet clearance.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Communications Authority has introduced mandatory Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) licensing for all companies importing and distributing communications equipment, including existing Telecommunications Equipment Contractor and Vendor licence holders who must apply immediately.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan insurers are combining investment, savings and insurance protection into single financial products to meet evolving household needs around wealth-building and protection against medical costs and income shocks. Liberty Kenya enhanced its LifeVest investment-linked life insurance plan by adding critical illness and permanent total disability benefits at no additional premium.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Esther Waititu, Safaricom's Chief Financial Services Officer, has spoken publicly following her departure announcement, saying "the time feels right for a new chapter" after nearly three years leading the company's financial services business, which includes M-PESA.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's renewable energy resources as catalysts for industrialisation, job creation, and climate finance. Kenya, ranked 145 out of 187 countries in climate vulnerability by the 2022 ND-GAIN index, exemplifies both the urgency of climate challenges and opportunities for transformative action.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km infrastructure project that will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network via Spain. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 with an estimated cost of $25bn, and according to energy experts, the project could shift the region from a model where African gas is extracted, refined abroad, and reimported at higher prices.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Siyoi-Muruny Dam project, revived earlier this year, is designed to store 93.7 million cubic meters and supply clean water to 350,000 residents in Kapenguria by 2035, with an investment of 5.7 billion Kenya Shillings to support agriculture, urban growth, and climate resilience in a water-scarce region.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kobebe Dam in Uganda's Moroto District, a major reservoir for pastoral communities in Karamoja and Kenya's Turkana County since 2010, has run dry. Local leaders and herders attribute the crisis not only to drought but also to poor maintenance, damaged control valves, and vandalism, forcing pastoralists to trek farther for water and livestock migration to shift earlier than normal.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Steering Committee to Revive the Coffee Sector convened stakeholders from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Migori and Kisii counties to develop strategies aimed at increasing coffee production, boosting farmer incomes and expanding local value addition. The revival programme seeks to restore coffee as a major cash crop and strengthen Kenya's position in the global market.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Medical practitioners across Kenya began a nationwide strike at midnight following expiry of a 14-day strike notice issued July 6, over the government's failure to absorb Universal Health Coverage staff into permanent and pensionable terms.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny called on young people to build "bridges of hope" through faith and action rather than succumb to global despair, speaking at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi on July 19. Drawing on Jesus' parables, Czerny urged youth to embrace hope as a force for renewal and to view the present as an opportunity for personal and collective conversion rather than a fixed destiny.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public hospitals in Nairobi and other parts of the country continued to operate on Tuesday despite the start of a nationwide health workers' strike, with patients reporting little or no service disruption. The strike was announced by the Health Union Caucus, citing county governments' failure to address healthcare workers' grievances.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Medical practitioners across Kenya began a nationwide strike at midnight on July 20, 2026, after months of failed negotiations over the government's failure to absorb Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into permanent and pensionable terms. The strike is expected to cripple healthcare delivery in all 47 counties.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four bodies were recovered from a gully near Mwingi town off the Mwingi-Garissa Road. The article indicates seven bodies in total have been discovered in the area, though circumstances remain unclear.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has approved the second phase of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle for civil servants effective July 1, 2026, with teachers among the biggest beneficiaries. The revised salary structure was developed considering inflation, labour productivity, government affordability, and market competitiveness.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
At least two men commit suicide every week in Taita Taveta, according to local officials and activists, who attribute the trend to poverty, unemployment, marital breakdown, and alcohol and drug abuse. The region has registered 20,000 widows whose husbands died by suicide.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Teacher Albert Odhiambo Ojwang was beaten with a blunt object, strangled and assaulted to death inside a cell at Central Police Station, not in an accident as alleged, according to evidence presented to the High Court. The Director of Public Prosecutions presented witness accounts to Judge Diana Kavedza regarding events on June 7 and 8 last year when Ojwang was detained at Central Police Station.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A string of alcohol-related deaths in Ndumberi village, Kiambu, has prompted local leaders and the area MP to engage youth who have turned to alcoholism and drugs. A resident reported that the community buries at least two men per week and is concerned about the impact on the village's future.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Civil servants have rejected the latest salary structure issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), accusing the government of short-circuiting ongoing negotiations and denying them an opportunity to secure better salaries and allowances.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The wife of Michael Oloo told court that her husband was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi on June 19, 2026 by three men identifying themselves as police officers. Oloo and two other men have been missing for weeks; the court has summoned the Inspector General of police and the DCI boss to reveal their whereabouts.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thirty-one graduates from Kiambu National Polytechnic are set to work in Germany after completing a government-backed labour mobility programme, comprising 20 hospitality trainees and 11 landscaping trainees. The programme, a partnership involving the German Embassy and GIZ, is a pilot that the government plans to replicate across other TVET institutions.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gaming company Mozzart Kenya unveiled state-of-the-art toilets and 100 desks at ACK Kagumori Primary School in Embu County, replacing dilapidated sanitation facilities with a 14-door toilet block and handwashing sinks to improve the learning environment.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant in Nairobi's Spring Valley on July 4 have been arrested in Githurai, Kiambu County. Two firearms were recovered during the arrest, and detectives are conducting ballistic analysis to determine whether they were used in the Chaiiwali robbery or other crimes.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Between 2022 and 2026, the Wajibu Wetu; Jumuika, Sikika! Programme, implemented by ForumCiv through 24 partner organisations across 15 counties in Kenya and funded by the Embassy of Sweden, supported citizens and civil society to move from rights awareness to public action, resolving service delivery gaps and building stronger local organisations.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has launched an online platform allowing candidates who sat KCSE exams from 1989 onwards to access, download, and verify their certificates in PDF format without visiting KNEC offices. The platform is part of KNEC's digital transformation strategy to improve access to examination services, reduce delays, and curb certificate forgery.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 7,800 young Kenyans have received training in digital content creation and entrepreneurship through the Google-supported Ganjisha Project, implemented across all 47 counties. The programme increased the proportion of participants earning income from content creation from five per cent to 28 per cent, and average monthly earnings rose from approximately Sh2,600 to Sh7,766.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A young woman claims her father married her off at age 17 to a man in exchange for a bottle of beer and Sh15,000 in dowry. The case involves disputed circumstances around the girl's age and allegations of illegal conduct.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The interim office bearers of the Dock Workers Union, led by acting general secretary Sulman Owour, lost a court challenge to oppose the union elections board, which they claimed was improperly constituted with only four members instead of nine. Justice Ocharo Kebira dismissed their petition and upheld a June 17 order requiring union elections within 60 days.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were arrested following an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. Police recovered two firearms with ammunition from a residence linked to the suspects and linked them to the incident captured on CCTV footage.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were apprehended during an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. A search of a residence linked to them recovered two loaded firearms.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A prosecution witness testified that his father resigned from the Kenya Prisons Service in 2021 after adopting Pastor Paul Mackenzie's teachings, which discouraged medical treatment and formal education. The witness appeared in the ongoing manslaughter trial against Mackenzie and five co-accused, who face 29 counts of manslaughter over alleged deaths at Shakahola between January and July 2025.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
A prosecution witness in the Shakahola manslaughter trial testified that his father resigned from the Kenya Prisons Service in 2021 after embracing Pastor Paul Mackenzie's teachings, which discouraged medical treatment and formal education. The witness, Japheth Lennox, described how his family relocated to Shakahola after encountering Mackenzie's broadcasts on Times TV while living in Migori County.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a dedicated youth advocate and community organiser.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community mobilisation.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
A protected prosecution witness testified in the Albert Omondi Ojwang murder trial that CCTV footage showed Police Constable Peter Kimani serving as the cell sentry at Nairobi Central Police Station on the night of June 7 and 8, 2025; the witness explained that the cell sentry is the only officer authorized to grant or deny access to police cells.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has lifted an arrest warrant against John Gombe Osike, one of the accused in the South C building collapse case, after he provided medical evidence of illness that prevented him from attending an earlier court session. The court found his explanation satisfactory and allowed him to continue participating in the proceedings.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Nairobi arrested three family members and rescued five women from an online sexual exploitation operation in Mihang'o, Embakasi East. The suspects allegedly lured victims with promises of employment before forcing them to produce online sexual content.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CCTV footage presented in a Nairobi High Court hearing showed teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang arriving alive at Nairobi Central Police Station on June 7, 2025, and making phone calls before being escorted to holding cells where prosecutors allege he was fatally assaulted. An IPOA forensic investigator testified that the station's CCTV system power cable had been disconnected and hard drives formatted on June 8.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kawangware resident and Lavington cleaner turned a Ksh 2,000 stake into a Ksh 1,333,831 payout playing Aviator on Shabiki.com, and plans to use the winnings to clear loans, pay school fees, and buy land.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has directed all public servants to update their records with the Public Service Superannuation Fund by August 14, 2026, as part of modernising pension administration. Members are required to update personal information and beneficiary details through the PSSF Member Self-Service Portal or mobile app.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has backed a United Nations roadmap to reduce global road deaths and committed to tougher domestic traffic enforcement, as the country continues to record between 4,000 and 5,000 road deaths and more than 20,000 injuries annually, with pedestrians and motorcyclists accounting for the majority of fatalities.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested a mother, daughter, and son-in-law after rescuing five women allegedly trafficked through fake job offers and forced to produce explicit online content in Nairobi. The victims were found confined in a residential house, with the suspects accused of operating a family-run online sexual exploitation network.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Twenty-two pedestrians have been arrested and arraigned in court for illegally crossing the Thika Superhighway at Allsops instead of using a footbridge, in a joint enforcement operation by the NTSA, National Police Service, and Nairobi City County. The accused face charges of crossing at an undesignated point and obstructing traffic flow; pedestrians who ignore designated crossings are liable to fines starting from Sh500 under the Traffic Act.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Angelina Kananu was shot dead in Isiolo Town on Monday night as she closed her business, with assailants on a motorcycle fleeing the scene. Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has called for urgent investigation and swift arrest of those responsible.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
477 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic violence are appealing to the government for financial assistance to rebuild their lives after returning home jobless and without income. The returnees, gathered at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, want funding to restart businesses and restart their livelihoods.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Margaret Wambui, 21, who fell from Altura Apartments in Upper Hill, died from multiple severe fractures, according to an autopsy at Nairobi Funeral Home. Detectives reviewing CCTV footage ruled out third-party involvement; sources say she spent over 40 minutes on the rooftop taking photographs before the fatal fall.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the DCI's Land Fraud Investigations Unit arrested Nairobi-based lawyer Abdulahi Musdaf Hussein over allegations that he attempted to fraudulently claim ownership of land belonging to another person. The ODPP approved charges against him for making a false document and uttering a forged document.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-agency team led by Public Health PS Mary Muthoni seized more than 17,000 packets of suspected counterfeit cigarettes during an operation in Thika, Kiambu County. Authorities expressed concern about illicit tobacco products allegedly being smuggled into Kenya through neighbouring countries, and said the seized products will be destroyed if laboratory tests confirm they are counterfeit.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga toured the Medical Training and Simulation Centre at the University of Ghana Medical Centre to advance technology-driven medical education. The visit, made alongside Ambassador Shem Amadi during the African Union Extraordinary Session, aims to deepen Kenya's push toward simulation-based learning to standardise clinical practice and strengthen patient safety.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain won the 2026 World Cup and will receive $51 million in prize money. FIFA distributed a record $871 million to the 48 participating teams, with all teams receiving at least $12.5 million for competing.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Argentine fans welcomed their national football team home after losing the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with coach Lionel Scaloni and players arriving without star Lionel Messi. Despite the tournament loss, fans celebrated the squad's efforts and effort to return to the championship final.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's World Cup-winning squad held an open-top bus parade through Madrid on Monday before an estimated two million people, with players celebrating at Cibeles square after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 48-team 2026 World Cup, held in the US, Canada and Mexico, set a stadium attendance record of 6.81 million spectators across 104 matches and broke previous TV viewership records "many, many times over," according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. FIFA projects record revenues exceeding seven billion euros for 2026, a 56 per cent increase from 2022.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Critics condemned Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship in their 1-0 loss to Spain, calling it "tetchy, petulant and distasteful," but Argentines argue they are passionate rather than arrogant and accuse detractors of misunderstanding their pride.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain replaced Argentina at the top of the FIFA rankings released Monday after defeating them 1-0 in the World Cup final. France ranks third, England fourth, Brazil fifth, and Morocco sixth.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow approaching, Team Kenya is in final preparations with squads across athletics, boxing, hockey, basketball and para-sport. The boxing team will field four competitors—Boniface Mugunde and Robert Okaka in the men's category, and Amina Martha and RoseMarion in the women's competition.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 World Cup in North America saw a record ten African nations qualify, with nine advancing from the group stage. The article argues that African football's progress offers lessons for East Africa ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing the importance of systems and institutional development.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's World Cup champions paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus before an estimated two million people, with players and coach Luis de la Fuente celebrating at Cibeles square after the team beat Argentina 1-0.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning squad paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus in front of an estimated two million people, then gathered at Cibeles square where coach Luis de la Fuente and players celebrated on stage. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain replaced Argentina atop FIFA's world rankings after beating the finalists 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York. France finished third in the rankings after losing the third-place play-off to England 6-4 in the United States.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain became world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday, reclaiming the top FIFA ranking they had surrendered in April. France finished third, beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place play-off, with England ranked fourth.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has unveiled an enhanced reward scheme for Team Kenya athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with gold medallists receiving Sh2.5 million per medal—a five-fold increase from the Sh500,000 awarded at the 2022 Birmingham Games—and silver medallists receiving Sh1.5 million.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Legacy Football Academy's Under-14 team became the first East African side to win the Gothia Cup Boys Under-14 Play-off A title, defeating Swedish side Lerums IS 1-0 in the final after winning all nine matches with 33 goals scored and 2 conceded. The team received a heroes' welcome at JKIA on return from Gothenburg, with Christian Amani named MVP in the category.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority head coach Robert Mugabe says his team will focus on improving its defensive play despite recording two convincing victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League over the weekend, with the Dockers defeating Moischers 88-57 and ANU Wolfpacks 89-70. The back-to-back wins lifted KPA to second place in the league standings with 26 points from 14 matches.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have appointed defender Sylvester Owino as captain following the retirement of Philemon Otieno, with Mike Kibwage and Alpha Onyango named as deputies.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily restrained the Ministry of Sports from appointing Football Kenya Federation nominees to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Local Organising Committee, following a petition challenging the nomination criteria. Kenya's AFCON preparations could be delayed as a result.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight teams qualified for the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Kakamega County Finals after winning matches in the Kakamega Inter-Sub County qualifiers held July 18–19, as the fifth edition of the grassroots football tournament continues to identify young talent.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish football league, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" over discussions about a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, saying FIFA is destroying the football industry—which generates tens of thousands of jobs—for an event lasting 40 days involving only a minority of players.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United Football Club, which finished fourth in their inaugural Kenya Premier League season, aims to challenge for the league title in their second season. Head coach Osborne Monday said the team expects to finish in a higher position and compete for a CAF Champions League spot.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has warned that campaigns discouraging travel to Kenya risk undermining the sector's growth and eroding investor confidence, noting that tourism generated more than Sh500 billion last year and supports nearly two million jobs.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, organised by Tusk and the Game Rangers Association of Africa, officially launched on Monday for its seventh year, with more than 150 ranger teams from over 20 African countries competing in physical, mental and technical challenges over two months. Conservation organisations warn that Africa needs more than 345,000 wildlife rangers to effectively safeguard protected areas but currently has only about 65,000.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
India's "Cockroach Janta Party" online movement vowed to continue protesting until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over alleged NEET exam irregularities, after at least 180 people were injured in demonstrations in New Delhi on Monday.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Andy Burnham became British Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, replaced government loyalists, and pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and re-industrialise Britain. He has signalled a leftward tilt and promised to decentralise power and end rough sleeping.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, with Pyongyang's state media reporting the nations reaffirmed their support for each other's policies. The meeting fuels speculation that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may soon visit the Kremlin, as the two diplomatically isolated nations have expanded cooperation since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday and warned of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come, as Houthi rebels in Yemen blockaded Saudi ports and the conflict threatened to widen. The strikes followed US attacks on Iranian military positions and deaths of at least three US soldiers in recent days.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
A boat capsized in Jigawa state while crossing a river, leaving at least five people dead and around a dozen unaccounted for. Search and rescue operations are ongoing; 23 of an estimated 40 passengers have been found alive.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indian police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse thousands of protesters demanding the education minister's resignation and examination reforms at the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi. Dozens of protesters and police personnel were injured in the clashes, with demonstrators responding by pelting stones.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement opened in Nairobi on July 21, 2026, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda to seek solutions for creating decent work for people displaced by conflict, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Participants called for stronger social security systems, equitable treatment of host communities and refugees, and greater inclusivity in labour policies.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced he would eliminate VAT on consumer electricity bills from October 1, saving households around £45 annually, as part of a "cost-of-living government" agenda. The £850 million cost will be funded by cancelling the previous government's digital ID scheme.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
German authorities reported 20,051 minors were victims of sexual abuse in 2025, up from 19,344 in 2024, with criminal abusers increasingly using AI and digital tools. The BKA warned of growing trends including cyber-grooming and online livestreaming of child abuse, which jumped from 25 cases in 2024 to more than 250 in 2026.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet after removing his predecessor Keir Starmer's loyalists, pledging a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living pressures and promising to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andrew and Tristan Tate, detained in Miami by US authorities, will fight extradition to Britain on rape, sex trafficking and assault charges, their lawyer said Monday. The brothers now face 59 charges in total and their lawyer described the arrest as "politically motivated."
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andrew and Tristan Tate, arrested in Miami on Saturday, face 59 total charges including rape, sex trafficking and assault in the UK. Their lawyer claims the arrest is "politically motivated" and says they will fight extradition.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's team alleged on Monday that guerrilla groups including the ELN and FARC dissidents were plotting to assassinate him before he takes office on August 7. De la Espriella, who won last month's presidential runoff by less than a percentage point, has pledged to abandon outgoing leader Gustavo Petro's policy of negotiating peace with armed groups in favor of a crackdown.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's security team alleged that guerrilla groups, including the National Liberation Army and FARC dissidents, were plotting to assassinate him before his August 7 inauguration. De la Espriella, a US-backed millionaire lawyer who won last month's presidential runoff, has pledged to abandon the outgoing leader's peace negotiations with armed groups in favor of a crackdown.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 27 people died and 83 remain missing after the MV Barima capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night; 69 have been rescued. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said 179 people were aboard the aging ferry, which was traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region, and search efforts have expanded to 1,070 square kilometers with international assistance.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 27 people died after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night, with 83 more missing and 69 rescued, according to Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The aging vessel was traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region when it overturned.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, with the ban set to roll out in stages beginning September 1, when under-15s will be blocked from creating new accounts. President Macron has championed the law as a flagship reform and pledged enforcement by September, which would also include a mobile phone ban in secondary schools.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to introduce such a digital age limit. The ban will be rolled out in stages, starting with blocking new account creation for under-15s from September 1.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rainfall in Chile's northern arid regions has killed at least 10 people, injured 17 and left four missing, while destroying or severely damaging over 1,100 homes. President Jose Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency, enabling the military deployment and quick mobilization of aid.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rainfall in Chile's normally arid northern regions of Coquimbo and Atacama has killed at least 10 people, injured 17, left four missing, and destroyed or severely damaged over 1,100 homes since last week. President Jose Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency, allowing military deployment and mobilization of aid.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan lawmakers approved legislative changes to remove barriers for Starlink to operate satellite internet on the island, which is seeking backup telecommunications in case of conflict with China. The changes remove requirements that telecoms operators have a Taiwanese chairperson and caps on foreign ownership at 49 percent.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan's lawmakers approved legislative changes removing ownership and chairperson requirements that had deterred Starlink from operating on the island. Taiwan aims to secure backup satellite communications in case of war or natural disaster, as it currently relies on subsea cables and has no low Earth orbit satellites of its own.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received US-supported HIV treatment in the year to October 2025 compared to the previous fiscal year, following cuts and changes to foreign aid by the Trump administration. The analysis found US-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by approximately 14% year-on-year, though researchers noted that some children may have received treatment through national governments or other donors.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has won the bid to host the 2028 World Veterinary Association Congress, the first held in Africa. The event is expected to bring together more than 2,000 veterinarians, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders, boosting Kenya's tourism and hospitality sectors while showcasing the country's advances in livestock health, food safety and disease control.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime warned Monday that Haiti faces an escalating governance crisis as armed gangs increasingly replace state authority and seize control of key institutions and economic lifelines, calling for urgent international action beyond security operations to dismantle the criminal networks driving the country's collapse.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the African Union have called for a stronger, more coordinated regional response to mounting security and humanitarian crises in Africa's Great Lakes Region, emphasizing inclusive governance and greater involvement of women and young people. The appeal was made at a five-day consultative forum in Nairobi, where policymakers and civil society representatives gathered to strengthen regional cooperation on peacebuilding amid ongoing armed conflict, violent extremism, and cross-border insecurity in the region.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan peacekeepers serving under MONUSCO have expanded their operational footprint in eastern DRC from the Mavivi–Mbau–Musuku–Mandumbi corridor to the Mavivi–Beni–Mangina–Mandubiena axis to protect civilians, secure humanitarian access, and deny armed groups freedom of movement. The expansion follows successful consolidation of security along the initial route and includes establishment of Mobile Operating Bases closer to vulnerable communities.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football and the World Cup demonstrate extraordinary political and social significance beyond entertainment, creating collective belonging and national identity in ways that political institutions often fail to achieve. The tournament serves as one of the world's largest demonstrations of soft power, economic inequality, and global interconnectedness, telling as much about the state of the world as about the quality of football.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that many Kenyan Christians worship passionately on Sundays but return to corruption, dishonesty, and injustice during the week, a contradiction the Old Testament prophets condemned in Israel. The writer contends that faith should shape everyday life, not remain confined to sacred spaces.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece compares the Ol Kalou by-election (called after MP David Njuguna Kiaraho's death in March 2026) to election irregularities across East Africa—gas cylinders, mattresses, and other incentives distributed to voters in the run-up to polling day—arguing that such misconduct follows a predictable regional pattern.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticises UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan for attacking the Standard Group and a journalist after questioning the party's loss in the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, arguing his response was a deflection from addressing the defeat.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has sporting talent but lacks the ecosystem to unlock its economic potential. The author highlights ongoing infrastructure projects including new sports academies, upgraded community fields, and stadium modernization ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, positioning sport as an economic frontier beyond competition and entertainment.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bandit attack in Samburu County killed four people, including a National Police Reservist, prompting renewed concerns over insecurity in Kenya's north Rift region despite ongoing government security operations. The incident underscores the need for a broader and more sustained approach to restoring security in the region.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →