President William Ruto's naming of Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson has reignited speculation of a wider Cabinet reshuffle. Political observers suggest the changes may be laying groundwork for a broader reorganisation of the Executive amid mounting political and legal pressure on the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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President William Ruto's naming of Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson has reignited speculation of a wider Cabinet reshuffle. Political observers suggest the changes may be laying groundwork for a broader reorganisation of the Executive amid mounting political and legal pressure on the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi M-Pesa paybill went offline for about an hour, prompting the movement to claim the suspension followed "orders from above" amid tension with President William Ruto.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled a political succession plan for Mt Kenya, saying he has groomed a team of youthful leaders to take over should the courts uphold his impeachment and bar him from contesting elective office ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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After eight years, the family of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno has learned who killed their daughter, following former Migori County governor Okoth Obado's conviction in the case.
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The debate over tackling goon culture in Kenya is becoming a blame game, with top leaders, Kenyans, and clergy calling for stricter security measures to curb the menace.
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Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military strikes in return. Saudi Arabia's use of the Red Sea as an alternative export route faces disruption, potentially removing more oil from the market.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government changed the university funding model to ensure all students can get sponsorship to pursue higher education, something not achieved in previous models.
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The Luo Council of Elders announced it will appoint a new patron following Raila Odinga's death last October, with consultations at an advanced stage. The council also announced the fifth Piny Luo Cultural Festival will be held in Kisumu from December 14 to 16, 2026.
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Spain's competition watchdog fined three prominent YouTubers—Ibai, Jordi Wild, and Nachter—ranging from 710 euros to nearly 1,800 euros for failing to clearly identify commercial content, inadequate safeguards for minors, and promotion of medicines without meeting advertising requirements.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20 percent cut to business rates for struggling pubs, clubs, and live music venues as part of efforts to ease the cost of living crisis. The measure is expected to save around 32,000 hospitality businesses in England approximately £1,100 per year.
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The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear program agreement, but President Trump announced hours later that approval is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords—which would require normalizing relations with Israel, a position Saudi Arabia says it will not accept as a precondition.
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Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused at least $19.6 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, according to World Bank estimates released Thursday. At least 5,398 people were killed, over 16,740 injured, with the UN reporting more than a million in need of immediate humanitarian aid.
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Netanyahu's office stated that Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would represent a historic advancement for Middle East peace, following a US-Saudi nuclear deal that President Trump said would be conditional on Saudi normalization with Israel.
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An opinion piece argues that advocates' nationwide court boycott on July 22, 2026, demonstrated the need for urgent judicial reforms and suggests the Judicial Service Commission has proved an inadequate channel for accountability, prompting a deeper constitutional rethinking of the tension between judicial independence and accountability.
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Kenya has experienced a surge in student unrest over recent months, resulting in closures or suspensions at over 200 institutions. An editorial argues that addressing the chaos requires examining the three interconnected environments shaping students' lives—home, school, and society—rather than the traditional reactive approach of identifying ringleaders and punishing them.
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An opinion piece argues that Kenya's national budget lacks a clearly identifiable, ring-fenced allocation for mental health despite its significance, and that school unrest reflects broader neglect of young people's emotional well-being and psychosocial pressures.
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