Justice Ocharo Kebira has rejected acting general secretary Sulman Owour's petition to stop the Dock Workers Union elections, allowing union polls scheduled for August 13 to proceed. Owour had challenged the elections board as having four members instead of nine, but the court found his application failed to meet the threshold for injunctive relief.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Ocharo Kebira has rejected acting general secretary Sulman Owour's petition to stop the Dock Workers Union elections, allowing union polls scheduled for August 13 to proceed. Owour had challenged the elections board as having four members instead of nine, but the court found his application failed to meet the threshold for injunctive relief.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court will deliver judgment Thursday in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two former aides in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno, ending nearly eight years of investigations and court proceedings in one of the country's most high-profile criminal cases.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court will deliver its judgment on Thursday in the trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two former aides charged with the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno, concluding nearly eight years of investigations and court proceedings in one of the country's most high-profile criminal cases.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has launched the Multisectoral Committee on Legislative Reform and Alignment to audit laws and address governance gaps. The audit will address statutes and statutory provisions that have been invalidated by courts but remain unamended, unrepealed, or unaligned.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Wednesday paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench over allegations of corruption and accountability within the Judiciary.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The decision to move the 2026 Mashujaa Day national celebrations from Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet to Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County has prompted angry protests from locals, as the original venue is still under construction.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nakuru Law Court dismissed several cases during the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott, contrary to an agreement with the Chief Magistrate that no cases should be dismissed. LSK's Nakuru Chapter leadership protested, with the chapter's vice chair confronting Senior Principal Magistrate Faith Mutuku over the dismissal, arguing she lacked authority to dismiss a case without an application.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as a commissioner of the Teachers Service Commission, the institution he previously battled over teachers' rights, labour policies and education reforms.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that the United Opposition's presidential candidate will be determined by the number of votes each principal can marshal.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders in Mt Kenya region are dismissing claims that the region is dividing into East and West sections, arguing the debate is a strategy by competing political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. The dispute has placed President William Ruto's relationship with the region under scrutiny, three years after Mt Kenya was among his strongest political bases in the 2022 election.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza Administration from Mt Kenya have been engaged in sustained efforts to divide the region along East and West factions, following a victory by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, raising questions about regional unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Led by Anglican Church Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, clergy have warned that the 2027 General Election may not be free and fair if goonism is not addressed, arguing the culture is degenerating Kenya into lawlessness. The warning comes as President William Ruto has directed security agencies to deal with criminal gangs and goons that have been terrorizing gatherings and demonstrations across the country.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 10-year succession dispute over the estate of late former Nominated MP Mark Too has been settled by court-approved agreement at the High Court in Eldoret. The settlement recognizes his daughter Chepkoech Too as a beneficiary and awards her 200 acres of agricultural land in Uasin Gishu County and Sh15 million in compensation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the United Opposition's presidential candidate will be determined by the number of votes each principal can marshal.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Regional leaders are rejecting claims that Mt Kenya is dividing into East and West blocs, characterizing the debate as a political strategy by rivals ahead of 2027 elections, putting renewed pressure on President Ruto's relationship with the region that supported him heavily in 2022.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Embattled Nairobi County Executive Member Charles Kerich returned to City Hall on Tuesday after being away for slightly over a month following his conviction for contempt of court and a three-month sentence.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused his political opponents of fuelling divisive politics by exploiting poverty and tribalism, saying they have built campaigns around discrediting his administration's development agenda, particularly the Affordable Housing Programme. Ruto argued that the 2027 election will be a choice between development and regression, and claimed his rivals lack policies and vision for the country.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Milimani High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Justice Cecilia Githua found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Obado had motive to prevent their illicit relationship and her pregnancy from becoming public, with the seven-months-pregnant student dying from multiple stab wounds and manual strangulation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza political party and of being behind the sharp division that has created the Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi factions.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying Kenya has shifted from gossip-based investigations to technology-driven, science-based policing. He made the remarks while launching a Multi-Biometric Identification System at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county finance officers, economists, internal auditors, and accounting officers to fully cooperate with an ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor General, threatening disciplinary action against any officers who withhold information, delay document submission, or obstruct the process.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has instructed County Public Service Boards to ignore a Ministry of Health directive to absorb UHC workers on permanent and pensionable terms. CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said the Sh8.9 billion allocated to counties for UHC workers covers only one financial year, and counties cannot commit to permanent employment without clarity on future funding sources.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has welcomed the High Court's conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, a 28-year-old university graduate and mother of three. The DPP called the conviction a significant milestone in pursuing justice and accountability, and said it looks forward to an appropriate and deterrent sentence.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will for the first time have three neighbouring counties—Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Nandi—jointly host the national Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with the main event at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret and complementary activities in the other two counties under the theme "Security, Transport and Sports."
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Senate on firefighting and disaster management.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza party, promoting political violence to disrupt rallies, and failing to implement the 10-point agenda agreed with late ODM leader Raila Odinga. Orengo also argued that Ruto is behind divisions within ODM.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero will receive judgment on Thursday in the High Court at Milimani Law Courts in the murder case of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child, nearly eight years after being charged in 2018.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defected from the ruling UDA to join the National Economic Democratic Party (NEDP), with the party announcing she will contest the Mara Constituency parliamentary seat in Tharaka Nithi County in 2027.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Francis Awino has filed a High Court petition seeking orders to stop Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano from engaging in partisan political activities while in office, arguing that her alleged participation in political campaigns violates constitutional requirements of impartiality and political neutrality for State officers.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will preside over the handover of an ANAB accreditation certificate to the DCI's Forensic Evidence Management Unit and officially launch the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS – ABIS Version 5), part of the government's police modernization programme to strengthen forensic investigations and enhance biometric identification capabilities.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will take stern action against anyone using goons to disrupt peace, regardless of whether they support the government or opposition, declaring that national security and stability are paramount and all forms of violence must be rejected.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto met with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh to discuss deepening bilateral relations, leveraging the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement to expand trade and investment, implementing Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund, and reaffirming commitment to regional peace and security.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court will deliver its judgment on Thursday in the murder case of university student Sharon Otieno, who was killed in 2018. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero are facing murder charges; the prosecution presented 42 witnesses and electronic evidence including SMS messages, WhatsApp communications and mobile phone records.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita argued that the recent Ol Kalou Constituency by-election result has no bearing on the 2027 general elections, since President William Ruto was not on the ballot. He dismissed opposition claims that the election signals what awaits the president, characterizing the opposition as united only by opposition to one individual.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has declared President Ruto's Presidential Task Force on the Forensic Audit of Public Debt unconstitutional, finding that Executive Order No. 4 of 2024 unlawfully duplicated the constitutional mandate of an independent office and exceeded the President's authority.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that Kenya will transition from manual, evidence-based policing systems to the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS), which will increase fingerprint-search capacity from 4,500 to 20,000 daily searches and streamline criminal record-keeping and Police Clearance Certificate issuance.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petitioner has filed at the High Court seeking to bar Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano from engaging in partisan political campaigns while serving as a State officer, arguing that such conduct violates constitutional principles of leadership, integrity, and the neutrality of public office.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior National Government officials held high-level meetings to coordinate the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) after Nairobi County approved the transport initiative, signalling growing collaboration between the two levels of government on what is expected to become one of Kenya's most ambitious urban transport infrastructure projects.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua called on Mt Kenya musicians to compose songs about the Ol Kalou killings and what he described as the persecution of the Mt Kenya community, saying artists should carry the community's message ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Council of Governors Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi accused the Ministry of Health of fuelling health worker strikes by failing to honour funding and administrative agreements, insisting county governments are being unfairly blamed for public healthcare disruptions. Abdullahi said counties will begin paying doctors revised Collective Bargaining Agreement rates from August after recently obtaining a special payroll code from the Ministry of Public Service.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to recruit a militia ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming Gachagua's calls for citizens to protect their votes amount to plans for illegal armed groups.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has allowed the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund to proceed but placed it under judicial oversight, requiring the National Treasury to file certified accounts and transaction reports to the court every three months pending determination of a constitutional petition challenging the fund.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has declared President Ruto's Executive Order establishing a Presidential Task Force to conduct a forensic audit of public debt unconstitutional, ruling that it encroached on the mandate of an independent constitutional office and was created without required public participation.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed police to intensify the crackdown on criminal gangs, saying the goonism problem has been exaggerated for political reasons but acknowledging that politicians have historically used bodyguards and hired groups that became violent gangs.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 artisans and mechanics at State House and announced a salary increase for civil servants effective the current month. The President reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the informal sector through improved access to credit, workspaces, markets, and skills development.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary announced the rollout of a new multi-biometric identification system that will reduce the processing time for police clearance certificates from up to two weeks to 24 hours and expand the fingerprint database capacity from two million to 10 million records.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declared that his party would form a wave to unseat President William Ruto and the UDA party, saying Ruto must pay for alleged betrayal against the Mt. Kenya community. Speaking at a requiem mass for youth killed during the Ol Kalou by-election, Gachagua vowed his party would replace all elected officials with DCP candidates.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dismissed accusations from Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua linking him to electoral chaos and hiring of goons during recent by-elections in the Mt. Kenya region, calling the repeated allegations unfounded.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto and Senator Sifuna are in a public dispute over the government's affordable housing programme, with Sifuna questioning whether high-rise residential units suit rural and traditional communities, particularly the Luhya community, and joking that chicken from the Western Region would struggle to reach upper floors.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of murdering Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court cancelled their bond and remanded them in police custody pending a mention after 21 days.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, finding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court held that Obado financed the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, and Obiero participated in concealing the offence.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court judge has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's claim that he accepted slain student Sharon Otieno's pregnancy was not sincere, finding that his monetary offers were intended to coerce her to abort rather than support the child. The court found that Obado pressured Sharon to abort and gave her Ksh.30,000, which she declined following her mother's advice, and that he distanced himself from her afterwards.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court judge Cecelia Githua has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado had a clear motive to eliminate Sharon Otieno to protect his reputation and conceal their relationship. The judge found that Obado pressured Sharon to terminate her pregnancy and allegedly gave her Ksh.30,000 for that purpose, which she declined.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK Ministry of Defence has cancelled the 2026 "Exercise Haraka Storm" joint training exercise with the Kenya Defence Forces in Laikipia, citing unsuccessful attempts to secure the necessary licences. The six-week combat training program will now be held at an alternative location outside Kenya.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and restore the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), arguing the President should apply the same reasoning behind his recent reversal of the university funding model.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has struck out a petition by Vocal Africa seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from political activities, ruling that the petitioners failed to exhaust statutory dispute resolution mechanisms under the Leadership and Integrity Act before filing the case.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, finding they acted with common intention. Justice Cecilia Githua revoked their bond terms and ordered them to remain in custody pending sentencing, with pre-sentence reports due within 21 days.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero guilty of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno. Justice Cecilia Githua ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding that Obado had a clear motive centred on Sharon's pregnancy.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asserting that Kenya is experiencing its safest security environment in years and that Kanja retains the trust of Kenyans, in response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations that Kanja holds forged academic qualifications.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the extent of goonism in Kenya, saying it has been exaggerated for political reasons, while ordering police to intensify crackdowns on criminal gangs and those financing them. He accused politicians of creating and financing gangs to advance their interests, and claimed some religious leaders who defended arrested protesters now demand action against gangs.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Okoth Obado, a former Migori County governor and prominent Nyanza politician, has been convicted in the Sharon Otieno murder case and remanded for 21 days ahead of sentencing, marking the end of his political career.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and join the government, claiming the opposition coalition intends to sideline him from running for president in the next election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nakuru court acquitted Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused in a case involving a 1.1 billion shilling Finland education scholarship scheme after finding the prosecution failed to establish a case against them despite testimony from dozens of witnesses.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo defended the Affordable Housing Programme against criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who had raised cultural concerns about the initiative in the Western region. ODM leaders also criticised the opposition for pursuing tribal politics.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, including the capital's first underground metro line, will address chronic traffic congestion and transform Nairobi into a "20-minute city." Sakaja said the project had been approved by the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government fast-tracking implementation.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joined the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) led by Mike Sonko on Thursday, departing the UDA as she positions herself to contest the Maara Constituency parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has challenged Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence for claims that Kuria was involved in planning violence during the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kuria dismissed the allegations as baseless and revisited his long-running political differences with Gachagua over Mt Kenya politics and UDA coalition strategy.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The EAC secretariat is calling on partner states to remove domestic administrative bottlenecks hindering the movement of goods and services, with the bloc aiming to increase intra-EAC trade to 50 per cent by 2030. EAC Secretary General Mbundi toured the Sirari-Isebania and Busia-Busia One Stop Border Posts to assess regional border operations and identify practical measures to improve trade facilitation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard explores futuristic mixed-use buildings that integrate residential apartments, office spaces, retail stores, hotels, gyms, and parking into single vertical structures. The article highlights Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat, Morocco, as an example — Africa's second-tallest building featuring a Waldorf Astoria Hotel with 55 rooms, multiple restaurants, a spa, and solar panels.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A former Seafarers Union of Kenya secretary general argues that Kenya's seafarers are undervalued and exploited despite a global shortage of qualified maritime officers estimated at 89,000 by 2026. He cites cases of Kenyan crew members facing unpaid wages and detention abroad, calling for stronger government action.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company issued a sustainability bond on the NSE in May, attracting investor demand 312.8 per cent above its Sh3 billion target, raising Sh9.4 billion. The bond marks a first for Kenya's housing finance sector, with proceeds dedicated to supporting affordable housing projects with clear social and environmental benefits.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has clarified reports that contributors to the Affordable Housing Programme have withdrawn about Sh2.56 billion by the end of June, nearly half of the Sh5.47 billion mobilised on its Boma Yangu platform.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan entrepreneur Mohamed Bishar has launched the Silva Gigiri project, a Sh2 billion serviced apartments development along UN Crescent targeting UN personnel, expatriates, diplomats and professionals, expected to take 30–36 months to completion. The developer has partnered with Bahrain-based Gulf Hotels Group to manage hospitality operations once construction is complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
SBM Bank Kenya reported a 171 per cent growth in profit before tax to Sh548 million in the first half to June 2026, credited to strong revenue growth and balance sheet strengthening. The bank's operating profit nearly quadrupled to Sh852 million, net loans and advances rose 18 per cent to Sh54.1 billion, and its gross non-performing loan ratio improved to 17.3 per cent from 32.4 per cent a year earlier.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Huawei and Xiaohongshu said their AI models each scored 100 percent at this month's International Mathematical Olympiad, becoming the first AI systems to achieve a perfect score under the IMO's official judging process. Seven human contestants also achieved full marks out of 666 participants in Shanghai.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Dubai have launched the Kenya Business Council to strengthen trade and investment partnerships under the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The council, established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, aims to connect businesses and identify new investment opportunities, with non-oil trade between the two reaching AED13.6 billion in 2025.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Google said it would appeal a Swedish court order to pay $1.5 billion to PriceRunner for illegally favouring its own price comparison service. The July 1 award was one of the biggest made by a court in a European country, though PriceRunner's owner Klarna is also appealing, arguing the award should be higher.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An FDA review panel is considering whether seven peptides should be recommended for compounding, as these substances gain popularity through influencer promotion despite medical experts warning of insufficient clinical evidence on their safety and effectiveness.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East African Community Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has endorsed replacing individual national transit bonds with a single regional transit guarantee to reduce cross-border trade costs, lower paperwork and streamline customs procedures across the EAC region.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Belva Digital and WildMango received a Distinction for Innovation award at the AI & Tech Global Hackathon for developing Belva OS, an AI-powered prototype that helps marketers analyse campaign performance, interpret cultural trends, and generate creative concepts.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google-parent Alphabet reported Q2 revenue of more than $119 billion, up 24 percent year-on-year, with cloud business revenue exceeding $24 billion and net profit tripling to over $112 billion. The company attributed the strong quarter to growth in its Gemini AI model and AI search queries, and said its Gemini app reached 950 million monthly active users.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More Kenyan gamblers are moving to platforms licensed in Norway, drawn by what they describe as fairer odds, transparent terms, and tax-free winnings, reflecting awareness of regulation and player protection.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two retirement schemes sponsored by Equity Life Assurance posted double-digit returns above the industry average in 2025, with combined assets under management surpassing Ksh.900 million, reflecting disciplined investment management and growing member confidence.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The CPF Group Pension Schemes recorded strong growth in 2025, with the County Pension Fund's net assets rising to Ksh.68.28 billion, a 32.2 per cent increase from Ksh.51.67 billion in 2024, while membership grew to 106,872 across 194 sponsoring institutions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
BAT Kenya reported a 2 per cent rise in profit before tax to Ksh4.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as recovery in export sales and growth in oral nicotine pouch sales offset weaker domestic cigarette sales caused by illicit trade and subdued consumer spending.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide eligible KNCCI members with Ksh.65,000 in Zoho Wallet Credits for access to over 60 cloud-based business applications to help digitise operations.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Health Insurance and global insurtech firm Boltech are partnering to expand health insurance access in Kenya by integrating insurance products into digital payments, fuel purchases, travel bookings and other online platforms, aiming to reach more uninsured people and reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the Lamu Refinery—now in implementation with government commitments fulfilled and financing secured—is a strategic investment that will strengthen regional energy security, unlock the LAPSSET Corridor, and position Kenya as East Africa's gateway for energy, trade and manufacturing.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is seeking partnerships with Chinese firms in waste, geothermal, and solar energy to boost generation and transmission capacity and establish itself as a regional manufacturing hub. At China Trade Week in Nairobi, where 40 Chinese renewable energy businesses are exhibiting, officials noted that Kenya's renewable resources and strategic location complement China's expertise in renewable technologies and equipment manufacturing.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 6000 young farmers aged 18–35 in Homa Bay County are participating in Farm Africa's Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture programme, which provides grants, interest-free loans, and training to help them grow soya beans and escape poverty. The initiative recruited 80 per cent female and 20 per cent male farmers across all 12 sub-counties.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe dismissed concerns that Kenya's Tea Levy is harming the tea industry, stating that tea uptake has surged to 93%, the highest in years. He argued the 0.8% levy on tea buyers—not farmers—is essential for financing research, global marketing, and value addition to secure the sector's future.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sawmillers from Kiambu and neighbouring regions have petitioned the government, alleging that a shift from competitive bidding to private auctioneer-led timber sales is flawed and exposes taxpayers to revenue losses. According to one sawmiller, the winning bid of Ksh.12 million was awarded despite higher offers, including one of Ksh.15 million.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA, underway in Nairobi, has made young people central to the regional Church's agenda, with bishops from nine member countries proposing youth as their pastoral priority for the next four years. Religious leaders have called for renewed trust in young people as agents of transformation and emphasized the need for sound formation and faith education.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police actions recorded on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in the boot of their vehicle from the cells contradict statements made by their superior officer during the murder trial before Kibera Law Courts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 51-year-old businessman allegedly abducted from Nairobi and deported to South Sudan holds both Kenyan and South Sudanese nationality, according to documents reviewed by The Standard. Amnesty International Kenya and activist Boniface Mwangi have raised concerns about his unlawful removal and current detention at a military facility in Juba.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers are demanding an immediate review of their current salary deal after the government awarded substantially higher pay rises to civil servants, creating a significant salary gap between top earners in the two groups.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police actions captured on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in a vehicle boot from the cells contradict their superior's account, according to evidence presented at the Kibera Law Courts murder trial.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Ibado Charity Foundation opened Wazee Wetu Centre, Isiolo's first care centre for vulnerable older persons, offering integrated services including nutritious meals, healthcare, psychosocial support and socialisation at a three-story facility in Bulapesa estate.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after floodwaters swept through Mathare and forced residents to evacuate, survivors like 22-year-old Wendy Ochieng have relocated to higher ground where they feel safer, though the psychological scars of that night remain. The river corridor where crowded iron-sheet houses once stood has been cleared following the floods and subsequent demolitions.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet—a rise of 9.6 million since 2017—as the daily cost climbed from Sh331 to Sh582 per person, according to a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report. Workers' purchasing power has fallen by up to 12 per cent over five years due to statutory deductions and rising taxes.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health workers affiliated with KUCO, KEPHU and the Civil Servants Workers Union have begun a strike in Kakamega County, disrupting public hospital services. The unions are demanding the county government honour long-standing agreements including confirming UHC staff on permanent and pensionable terms, implementing promotions, signing a recognition agreement, and fulfilling outstanding labour commitments.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union maintains its planned nationwide strike will proceed unless the government addresses long-standing labour disputes, including failure to conclude collective bargaining agreements and alleged disregard for court orders. The union has given employers until Saturday for fruitful negotiations, warning of a "devastating" strike that would affect operations at Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
TikTok removed more than 884,000 videos in Kenya during the first quarter of 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, with 99.7 per cent detected before users reported them. The platform also removed 48,739 accounts suspected of belonging to users under 13 and interrupted 103,847 LIVE rooms for guideline violations.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has warned of a nationwide strike set to begin if employers do not address grievances by the end of the week. Workers from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet cite unmet demands including a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review at KCAA that have been in arrears for more than 11 years.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arraigned 45 pedestrians in court for obstructing traffic at Nyayo Stadium footbridge on Mombasa Road by not using the designated crossing. The enforcement drive follows a rise in road crashes in the first half of 2026, during which 836 pedestrians were among 2,150 people killed in road crashes.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System that will deliver Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours, replacing a process that previously took more than two weeks. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the change during the system's official launch on July 23.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A fire razed a girls' dormitory at Lugulu Boarding Comprehensive School in Bungoma County on Wednesday evening, displacing at least 350 pupils and destroying their belongings and school property. Neighbouring Lugulu Girls National School provided temporary accommodation, and local leaders including Woman Rep Catherine Wambilianga visited to offer support and raised concerns about the county's emergency preparedness for fire incidents.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives issued a seven-day strike notice on July 23, threatening to withdraw services nationwide from July 29 unless national and county governments resolve long-standing labour grievances including collective bargaining rights, delayed promotions, and absorption of UHC workers into permanent terms.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned a KMPDC publication proposing an expanded scope of practice, claiming it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental care and was undertaken without meaningful consultation. The association calls the move unlawful and an abuse of statutory power, demanding immediate withdrawal and suspension of implementation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Government officials have called for women engineers to lead development of innovative solutions to Kenya's challenges in housing, energy, climate and AI. Women currently account for 11 to 14 per cent of registered engineers in Kenya, according to the Engineers Board of Kenya.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County will admit its first cohort of 1,000 students on September 1, 2026. The facility will offer diploma programmes and professional courses in catering, hotel management, housekeeping, seafaring and other hospitality-related fields, and has been assessed and approved by the State Department for Tourism.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven fire stations as part of reforms to build disaster preparedness. Governor Sakaja told the Senate that the county has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises, with the Gikomba Fire Station 80 per cent complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto stated that the Linda Mama maternal healthcare programme has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii to provide broader healthcare services for expectant mothers, newborns, and families, covering pregnancy through postnatal care with increased government funding under the Social Health Authority.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the Senate that public TVET institutions meet constitutional diversity and gender balance requirements, with 23,388 staff across 246 institutions drawn from all 47 counties.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, a nationwide road safety campaign in collaboration with the National Police Service and other agencies, to reduce road crashes during the school holiday travel period when thousands of learners are expected to travel.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have called for stronger accountability measures, increased funding, and effective implementation of policies aimed at advancing women's empowerment, warning that good policies alone cannot transform women's lives unless government institutions are held responsible for delivering results. The lawmakers noted that while Kenya has made progress in developing gender equality laws and policies, the country continues to struggle with translating these commitments into practical benefits for women.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed and several others injured after violence erupted during a relief food distribution event in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred when a disagreement among youths escalated into a fight during an event led by Nyando MP Jared Okello.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
A two-year-old girl accidentally drowned in an open borehole while playing in the Umoja area of Manyatta slums in Kisumu. Residents have appealed to landlords and property owners to ensure all boreholes are properly covered to prevent similar incidents.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Rabuor, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, following a disagreement among youths near Hongo Ogosa Primary School where a relief food distribution exercise was held. Police are investigating the incident.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health unions blamed county governments for an ongoing nationwide strike by Universal Health Coverage workers, accusing governors of failing to implement an Sh8.9 billion budget allocation meant to transition healthcare workers to permanent and pensionable terms. The strike, now in its third day, saw union members demanding implementation of employment agreements, permanent and pensionable appointment letters, inclusion in July payroll, and recognition agreements.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Gatundu South Constituency are holding a 33-year-old suspect, Gabriel Gachuhi, at Gatundu Hospital after he allegedly killed his three-year-old son, James Gachuhi, by slitting his throat on Tuesday night. The suspect also allegedly attempted to take his own life by stabbing himself in the neck and is receiving treatment under police guard.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TikTok removed over 884,000 videos uploaded in Kenya in the first quarter of 2026 for violating Community Guidelines, with 99.7 per cent proactively detected before user reports. The platform also removed 48,739 accounts suspected to belong to children under 13 and interrupted 103,847 LIVE rooms for breaching guidelines during the same period.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Forensic Evidence Management Unit has received international accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, which Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says will strengthen criminal prosecutions by ensuring evidence is collected, preserved and presented according to international standards. The accreditation is said to mark the first such international accreditation for a Forensic Evidence Management Unit in Africa.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Dental Association has strongly opposed a newly published scope of practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, saying it would allow unqualified individuals to perform dental procedures that should only be carried out by trained dentists. The KDA argues the scope of clinical dental practice cannot be expanded through administrative notices without following required legislative and regulatory processes.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has found that Michael Oyamo, former personal assistant to ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado, played a central role in the events culminating in Sharon Otieno's abduction and murder, including convening a meeting at Graca Hotel that the court determined was intended to hand her over to those who later killed her.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Dental Association has threatened legal action against the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council over a purported scope of practice that would allow non-dentists to provide dental care services. The association argues the move is unlawful, poses a threat to patient safety, and cannot be altered through administrative notices without proper legislative processes and consultation with the dental profession.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will open on September 1, 2026, welcoming its first cohort of 1,000 students after more than three decades of planning and delays.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The government has confirmed that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will officially admit its first cohort of 1,000 students on September 1, 2026, after more than a decade. The college, 95 per cent complete, will offer diploma and short-term courses in catering, hotel management, housekeeping, seafaring, and hospitality management.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice affecting employees at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways, and Jambojet over unresolved labour disputes including delayed collective bargaining agreements and job security concerns.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 41-year-old man's burial in Manyatta Constituency, Embu, turned into a confrontation when mourners discovered that the section detailing the deceased's marriage and immediate family had been omitted from the eulogy booklet, angering his wife's family.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Workers uncovered 4,060 bullets at a Moyale Township Senior School construction site; police say they are 8 by 50 mm in calibre and may date from the 1950s colonial era. Security officers collected the ammunition for safe disposal, and investigations are ongoing.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Region girls' volleyball champions Soweto Academy, consistent national participants since 2016, are seeking their first KSSSA national title at the August 2–6 games in Thika, having survived regional eliminations that removed most competing teams.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four Kenyan boxers are competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a minimum target of reaching the medal bracket. Light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde and national light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka are among those competing, with the team focused on winning medals and returning home with pride.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jay Sandhu won the 77th Limuru Open at Limuru Country Club, finishing at 5-under par 211 with rounds of 70, 72, and 69, despite playing through a hurt right foot. The elite field of 98 top-tier amateurs competed at the event, which also hosted the 100th edition of the Brackenhurst Cup, with 11 junior golfers making the cut.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2025–2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation season saw Kenya Ports Authority claim a historic first title and Kenya Pipeline make a championship-saving comeback, but the prize money—Sh300,000 for the winner—drew criticism as inadequate given the grueling months of competition.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation and Premier League clubs have established a seven-member transition committee chaired by Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier to develop a roadmap for independent management of Kenya's top-flight league and recommend a new legal and governance framework ahead of the 2026/27 season beginning August 22. The move follows clubs' concerns and threats to boycott over the league's current operation under sole FKF control.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros including potential add-ons, on a five-year contract until June 2031. The 24-year-old, who can play up front or on either flank, is Barcelona's second signing and bolsters their attacking options after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 49th Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club with the winner earning direct qualification to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour. The tournament has attracted an elite international field from Kenya, Zambia, India, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Ghana and China, with defending champion Jay Sandhu leading the field.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final held in New Jersey, with Fox's English-language broadcast drawing 38.9 million viewers and Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage reaching 23.9 million, shattering the 22.3 million viewers who watched the 2022 final.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis withdrew from the Diamond League meet in London with a left thigh problem, but medical examinations including MRI and x-ray found no sign of injury. His agent said he should be fully ready within 10 days and plans to compete at the European Championships in Birmingham from August 10-16.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games began on July 23rd with the national bowls team competing against New Zealand in the women's pairs event in Glasgow, Scotland, marking the country's first event at the Games ahead of the official opening ceremony.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will compete at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish. Head coach Andrew Amonde said the team has prepared well in pre-season and is focused on starting the campaign positively.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation and FKF Premier League clubs have established a transition committee to develop a roadmap for future management of the top-flight league ahead of the new season. This follows clubs' threats to boycott the 2026/27 season over concerns about operating under federation control alone.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chema Volleyball Club finished second in its debut season in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League, prompting sports administrators to call for greater investment in community-based volleyball clubs. A sports administrator said Chema has demonstrated that community clubs can compete with established institutions with proper support.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jurgen Klopp is widely expected to formally become the head coach of the German men's national football team, with the German Football Association calling a press conference for Friday morning at its Frankfurt headquarters.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics has officially ratified Sebastian Sawe's historic marathon world record of 1:59:30, set at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26, making him the first man to run a record-eligible marathon in under two hours. The time improved the previous world record by 65 seconds.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway's football federation president says she will seek board backing to file a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee over Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, calling the incident one that "should not have happened" and saying it has put "the whole game at risk."
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure has outlined an ambitious strategy to restore the club's fortunes after barely escaping relegation on the final day of the season. The 2008 league champions aim to finish higher next season through structural rebuilding, squad stability, and reinforcements in the upcoming FKF Premier League 2026-27 campaign.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British Formula One driver George Russell says Mercedes have identified the cause of his car's power management problems, which was embedded in the calibration of a code in his power unit management. Russell dismissed suggestions the team favours teammate Kimi Antonelli, following a collision with Lewis Hamilton at last Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix where the power loss affected his performance.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have signed Greece winger Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract from Club Brugge. British media reports the 24-year-old arrived for £34 million, replacing Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents living along the Maasai Mara Game Reserve face an unwritten dusk-to-dawn curfew as hyenas venture deeper into settlements, attacking livestock and forcing families indoors at night. A Monday attack in Molibany Village killed more than 50 sheep, with residents questioning why predators are increasingly bold despite ongoing conservation efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten lifted a temporary halt on the fencing of Kaptagat Forest after hearing an application by five individuals opposing the project. The fencing, which began in May 2026, had been temporarily stopped on July 15 by court order; opponents argued the Kenya Forest Service had not conducted public participation or an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Tourism Regulatory Authority has cautioned tourism businesses and travellers against engaging unlicensed operators, warning that doing so violates the law and could expose visitors to fraud and poor-quality services. The regulator directed all tourism enterprises to verify the licensing status of their business partners before entering into commercial agreements or making payments.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Scouts Association and Kenya Forest Service will convene 5,000 volunteers at the Jomvu Mangrove Ecosystem in Mombasa County on Sunday to attempt a Guinness World Record for most people planting mangrove trees simultaneously, coinciding with the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of the selection process. The candidates are Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Senegal's Macky Sall, competing to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Water scarcity in Chad's impoverished eastern desert, including the second-largest city Abeche, has worsened due to rapid urban growth and a population exceeding 500,000, with less than 10 percent of Chadian households having access to safe, continuously running water in 2024 according to the UN.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tokyo recorded 453 heat-related hospitalizations on Wednesday, the highest daily count since 2010, as Japan experienced a severe heatwave with one person dead and four in critical condition. Emergency services deployed a record high, with temperatures exceeding 40C in four locations across central Japan.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wildfires swept across Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes. In Sicily, around 6,000 firefighters battled dozens of fires across the island, with about 50 still burning despite water-bombing aircraft being deployed.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Monica Juma, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, told the Security Council that Haiti faces a governance crisis driven by organised crime, with armed gangs replacing state authority. She said resources are needed to protect citizens, restore livelihoods, and return Haiti to constitutional governance, and that combating criminal networks requires coordinated cross-border action.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sri Lanka's environment minister warned Thursday that El Niño will bring severe drought through September followed by devastating floods from a north-east monsoon in October. The government is urging water conservation and advising farmers to start rice cultivation two weeks early to protect crops.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues, expected to save around 32,000 hospitality businesses approximately £1,100 annually, as part of efforts to ease the cost of living crisis. The measure is estimated to cost government finances around £100 million a year.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Britain has withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran due to security concerns arising from escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, with the Foreign Office saying the embassy continues to operate remotely. The withdrawal follows an earlier June staff withdrawal and comes after Israeli air strikes on Iran.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
ASEAN foreign ministers called for freedom of navigation in international straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, as they concluded meetings overshadowed by the US-Iran war. The regional bloc's joint communique emphasized self-restraint in the Middle East conflict, which has caused energy shortages and price spikes throughout Southeast Asia.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wildfires in southwest France have forced over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers to evacuate, with firefighters and military personnel battling flames that have burned through 3,400 hectares near Bordeaux. Officials say the fire was started by a brush-clearing machine.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vance Boelter, 59, was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without parole for shooting dead State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark on June 14, 2025, in what authorities called a politically motivated attack. Boelter disguised himself as a police officer and also seriously wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jens Spahn, a senior Christian Democratic Union member, faced pressure within his party after using commercial surrogacy services abroad, contrary to the CDU's stated opposition to commercial surrogacy and defence of traditional family policy. The incident raised questions about institutional integrity and whether party leaders should be held to the same principles they publicly espouse.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Sudan effective July 20, 2026, accusing the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons during the war that began in April 2023. The measures include restrictions on Sudan's access to loans, financial assistance from international institutions, and tighter export and transaction controls.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout with ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris. At least five women accused Siad of rape and human trafficking, which he denied, and his name appeared nearly 2,000 times in the Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump vowed that the United States will bomb Iranian bridges or power plants each time Tehran fires at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including facilities near Tehran. The threat came as Trump prepared to receive the remains of three US troops killed in Iranian attacks on American military facilities in the Gulf.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, to eight and 11 years respectively for terrorism and espionage, accused of planning activities aimed at destabilising Angola. The convictions follow protests in July 2025 triggered by a taxi drivers' strike over rising fuel prices that escalated into rioting, leaving 22 people dead according to Angola's Interior Ministry.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave in June, health authorities said, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as "unprecedented." It was the highest excess mortality rate during a heatwave in the country since 2003.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran executed Mehdi Khaneki on charges connected to January nationwide protests, according to the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency and an opposition group. The NCRI said Khaneki was hanged on charges of membership in the PMOI and participation in protests in Karaj, while Mizan cited "operational actions" benefiting Israel and the US.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) has reached 5,398, according to officials, with La Guaira state the hardest hit. The government tally of 16,740 injured remained unchanged, though national and international organizations estimate thousands more may still be unaccounted for.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud and promised fast-track courts to punish question paper leaks, responding to major protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in New Delhi where students have demanded the education minister's resignation.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The deals were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Kingdom has moved its planned Haraka Storm military exercise out of Kenya after the Kenyan government failed to issue the necessary licences to conduct training in Laikipia between September and November. The UK stressed that the decision affects only this exercise and does not signal an end to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) or the wider UK-Kenya defence partnership.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Prosecutors from 13 Eastern African countries are attending a five-day training in Nairobi organized by the Eastern African Association of Prosecutors to strengthen investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Pakistan has consistently used the Indus Waters Treaty's dispute resolution provisions to obstruct Indian hydropower projects on Western rivers rather than for genuine dispute resolution, while simultaneously portraying India as a "water aggressor" despite India's compliance with the treaty.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while the Commonwealth Games unfold in Glasgow, the greater opportunity lies in harnessing the Commonwealth's shared language, legal traditions, and diaspora networks to increase trade, investment, and enterprise among its 56 member states, which span 2.7 billion people across every inhabited continent.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Linus Kaikai's opinion column supports two parents who faced social media criticism after a relative posted a video of them using tough discipline methods on their son, who had been stealing money. Kaikai argues the parents owe no explanation for their child-rearing choices as long as they remain within the law.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin have a pattern of being summoned by the High Court on multiple occasions and appearing only after repeated judicial insistence, raising concerns about whether senior law enforcement officials are held to the same standard as ordinary citizens.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that international perception of countries is shifting from ideology toward ability to deliver results, and that China is benefiting from this shift due to its role as a trading partner, investor, technological innovator, and development advocate.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →