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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
MP Gideon Kimaiyo has rejected his political opponents' criticism of his unmarried status, arguing that marriage is not a priority and that voters should judge him on his development record in his first term. He says he prioritized educating his siblings and building houses for them after his parents died.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called for stronger government and private sector partnerships to create a permanent internship pathway for young Kenyans transitioning from higher learning institutions into the labour market. He requested withdrawal of the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022 from Parliament to improve the legislation and establish internships as a structured, permanent feature rather than temporary intervention.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed reports that the UK-Kenya defence partnership had ended, saying the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) arrangement remains active despite a dispute over a planned military exercise and delayed operational licences during the parliamentary renewal of the Defence Cooperation Agreement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto would receive 24 per cent of the vote if elections were held today according to a TIFA polling survey, down from 32 per cent two weeks ago. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna follows with 15 per cent, ahead of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, following a formal complaint. Duale's comments, made in his local dialect, included remarks about historical discrimination against Somalis and allegations that some communities consider themselves superior, which drew criticism from leaders across the political divide for potentially heightening ethnic tensions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority will conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, during which users will be unable to access digital services including driving licence applications, vehicle registration, and PSV licensing.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata announced he will seek re-election in 2027 on the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, months after leaving the ruling UDA party over what he described as political strategy and policy priorities. The governor said he would defend his seat using the DCP ticket while maintaining ties with the Linda Mwananchi movement and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's team.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied allegations of ethnic incitement, saying his remarks in Lafey Constituency were based on a Somali proverb and misquoted, and that his message centred on inclusivity and equal opportunity for all Kenyans.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wa Muthende has been named in an alleged robbery case during the Ol Kalou by-election, with a lawyer acting for the victim accusing him of aiding and abetting the alleged robbery by members of his security team.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson in a move that political observers suggest may precede a broader Cabinet reshuffle as the Kenya Kwanza administration faces mounting political and legal pressure.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered public assets worth more than Sh126 million in Bungoma, Kakamega and Busia counties after investigations uncovered their illegal acquisition by private individuals. The recovered assets include government houses, public land reserved for housing and education, and parcels earmarked for State institutions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Sifuna's planned Linda Mwananchi tour of Western Kenya has disrupted the political stability Kenya Kwanza has held in the region, prompting senior government officials and allied leaders to intensify grassroots engagement and consultative meetings ahead of rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he has groomed a team of youthful leaders to take over Mt Kenya's political leadership should courts uphold his impeachment and bar him from contesting in the 2027 General Election.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi struck out a case filed by Vocal Africa against Parliament speakers Moses Wetang'ula and Amason Kingi for openly campaigning for President William Ruto's second term bid, with Justice David Mburu ruling that the court could not entertain the case as it should first have been filed with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A court has convicted former Migori County governor Okoth Obado in the murder of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno, ruling that she was killed to protect his political power. The conviction brings closure to the family after eight years since her death.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers in Mombasa and Kwale boycotted Environment and Lands Courts on the second day of their protest against Justices Lucas Naikuni and Anthony Abwayo, who obtained orders barring the Judicial Service Commission from conducting disciplinary action on them. The Law Society of Kenya said the boycott will continue until the judges' involvement in alleged illegal activities is addressed, though the action has left litigants stranded with delayed cases.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union opposes the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority's plan to replace civilian security personnel with National Youth Service officers at airports, citing a direct threat to members' jobs. A nationwide strike remains on course unless employers address the labour grievance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court in Nairobi has struck down the task force appointed by President William Ruto to conduct a forensic audit of the country's public debt, finding it unconstitutional.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial in The Standard argues that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's proposal to select the United Opposition's 2027 presidential candidate solely by vote count entrenches ethnic politics and ignores calls for regional equity; the piece contends that unverified vote banks are an unreliable basis for coalition strategy.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers in Mombasa have called for changes in the judiciary during a nationwide court boycott, with the Law Society of Kenya's Mombasa chair saying the profession must sacrifice business for an accountable and corruption-free judiciary. The boycott follows investigations by the Judiciary Service Commission into 12 judges and a magistrate, with Nairobi and Mombasa cited as majorly affected regions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament disclosed it spent Sh26,328,500 on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast following a High Court judgment ordering the disclosure after a freedom of information request. The Clerk of the Senate said the event, held annually at Safari Park Hotel on the last Thursday of May, is partly funded from the Parliamentary Service Commission's budget and broadcast live for Kenyans unable to attend in person.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions has opposed a reported KCAA plan to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warning it would replace permanent workers with insecure labour. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union is meanwhile pursuing a seven-day strike notice, citing grievances including that KCAA employees have gone more than 11 years without a new Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary review.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has blamed the Supreme Court for his impeachment and the subsequent bar on holding public office, claiming the Chief Justice made predetermined public statements that sealed his fate and should have recused herself from his case.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme, which will place 30,000 young Kenyans in private-sector internships and skills training, with plans to expand to 100,000 participants. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping graduates with practical workplace skills and experience.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A military officer named Didmus discusses his reasons for leaving the military to pursue national politics.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of Nigeria's army from eight to 12 divisions with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, as the government seeks to bolster its response to persistent security threats. Four new divisions will be established in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, to be implemented in two phases with some operational by September and others by December.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA survey shows 62% of Kenyans believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support the strongest opposition candidate to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, while 14% believe he should be allowed to contest and lead the opposition ticket.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faced criticism in the Senate over remarks in a viral video that lawmakers said could inflame ethnic tensions. Senators from both sides of the chamber condemned the alleged remarks and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioning that such comparisons between communities risked reopening wounds of 2007/08 post-election violence.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA Research survey found that 52 percent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government formed between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, compared to 30 percent who support it, with opposition outweighing support by nearly two to one despite the arrangement's stated goal of fostering national unity.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
According to a TIFA poll, 74 percent of ODM supporters now identify with the Linda Mwananchi movement led by party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, up from 73 percent in May, while support for the rival Linda Ground faction fell from 24 percent to 20 percent over the same period.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA survey shows that 62 percent of Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto's re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support the strongest opposition candidate rather than run for the coalition leadership himself, indicating voters prioritise defeating the incumbent over personalities in the 2027 election.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
According to a TIFA Research opinion poll, President William Ruto holds 24 percent support in the 2027 presidential race, while opposition backing is divided. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-rising opposition contender, climbing from virtually no measurable support in 2025 to 15 percent in June 2026, ahead of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i (14 percent) and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka (13 percent).
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Juma Oyamo, and Casper Ojwang Obiero have been convicted of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno and transferred to Industrial Area Remand Prison ahead of sentencing. Justice Cecilia Githua ordered probation officers to prepare pre-sentence reports within 21 days, finding that Obado financed the killing while Oyamo and Obiero executed the plan.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko questioned the Supreme Court's decision to seek an Attorney General advisory opinion on whether impeached state officers can contest elections while appeals are pending, arguing the court had already addressed the issue in his own 2022 impeachment case. Sonko also raised concerns about former Chief Justice Martha Koome's pre-ruling remarks and the compressed timeline for his appeal hearing.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has called on the county government to compensate parents who lost money under the Finland and Canada scholarship programme, shortly after he was acquitted along with two former county officials of criminal charges related to the Sh1.1 billion initiative.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyumba Kumi elders and community leaders in Wajir North rallied behind Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow, urging residents to reject what they called a coordinated misinformation campaign and to be cautious of fabricated content being created using artificial intelligence.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Politrack Africa survey ranking all 47 governors on agriculture, health, water and public satisfaction over the 2022 to 2026 period found Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru in first place with a composite score of 61.5 percent and public satisfaction of 68 percent, followed by Simba Arati (58.5 percent) and Patrick Ole Ntutu and Wavinya Ndeti tied at 57.3 percent each.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt. Kenya Political Leaders for Change have defended Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen against criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and allies, arguing that attacks on Murkomen are part of a broader political campaign against President Ruto rather than genuine criticism of the Interior Ministry. The group warned against dragging security matters into political contests, accusing Gachagua's camp of attempting to incite Mt. Kenya residents against the national government.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4 after she declined to attend a scheduled July hearing on the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had claimed her ministry had already addressed the committee's questions, but lawmakers rejected the request, stating that Parliament—not the Cabinet Secretary—determines whether responses are satisfactory.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling, saying his comments were "deeply regrettable" and "dangerous" and risked undermining national unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A June 2026 TIFA opinion survey places the Orange Democratic Movement at 20 percent support, ahead of the ruling United Democratic Alliance at 17 percent, with the Democracy for Citizens Party third at 12 percent.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja appeared in the High Court in Nairobi over the contested privatisation of Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, after being summoned by Justice Gregory Mutai to explain alleged failure to comply with court orders from June 25 directing the Ministry of Education to register the school as a private, non-profit APBET institution. Petitioners argue State agencies have not enforced the orders and allege lawyers faced hostility; respondents contend the school has operated as public since the 1990s and mid-year transfer would disrupt learning.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to launch a new national political party, positioning himself for the 2027 General Election, with Siaya Governor James Orengo as party patron. The move comes amid political realignments within ODM over tensions regarding the party's relationship with President Ruto's broad-based government.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders at an event in Taveta accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Linda Mwananchi movement to undermine President William Ruto's administration, and reaffirmed support for Ruto's re-election bid.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to consolidate support from the outlawed Mungiki sect and using criminal gangs to intimidate political opponents. Murkomen warned during a security tour that the State would not tolerate attempts to undermine national security.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has left the ruling UDA party to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The move comes one week after Kang'ata initially switched to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi party.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged parents to monitor their children's behaviour, academic performance, and social circles to protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into political violence and unlawful activities.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic incitement by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following complaints about remarks he made during a public event in Mandera County that critics say amounted to ethnic profiling. The Commission warned that if the allegations are substantiated, the remarks could contravene the Constitution and related legislation.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has switched from President Ruto's ruling UDA party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and will defend his gubernatorial seat on the DCP ticket in the 2027 election. Gachagua publicly welcomed Kang'ata at his residence, calling the move a boost for the opposition party ahead of the next general election.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Nakuru court acquitted Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused of charges in a Ksh.1.1 billion Finland scholarship case allegedly operated by the county government, dismissing all charges for lack of evidence. Families who enrolled in the programme and invested millions of shillings report anguish over the ruling and their financial losses.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Victims and survivors of state violence have filed a court challenge against the Panel of Experts on Compensation, accusing it of unlawfully excluding victims of enforced disappearance and torture through a new "authentication process" that may reject claims already verified by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied making ethnically inciteful comments targeting the Kikuyu community in Mandera County, claiming his remarks were taken out of context. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into the allegations following complaints about the remarks circulating on social media.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused the NCIC of double standards, demanding it investigate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged past remarks about the Nandi community as a "militia" before probing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Cherargei defended Duale, saying he used a Somali proverb while addressing residents in Garissa County.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has deployed a newly trained 29-member Counter-Organised Immigration Crime Team to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cross-border organised crimes at key border points. The team completed intensive training at the Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County under the Kenya–UK Border Security Programme.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect and mobilise criminal gangs to intimidate government officials and electoral officers, during a security assessment tour in Baringo County. The accusation marks an escalation in the political feud between the two leaders.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended controversial remarks made during a public event in Mandera County, saying they were misquoted and taken out of context. Duale explained that a Somali proverb cited in his speech was figurative and not intended to demean any community, and that his message focused on government inclusivity efforts.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
British American Tobacco Kenya reported a profit after tax of Sh3.075 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a slight improvement from Sh2.983 billion in the same period last year, driven by five per cent net revenue growth to Sh12.3 billion from export sales recovery and modern oral nicotine pouch sales.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Webston Kimani transformed his motorcycle into the foundation of a thriving business venture built on trust, reliability, and professionalism.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya reports that illicit alcohol makes up about 60 per cent of consumption in the country, despite multi-agency crackdowns that seized counterfeit products valued at nearly Sh790 million in Nairobi during the 2025/26 financial year. The association welcomed recent government fiscal reforms and called for stronger enforcement, border controls, and consumer awareness to curb illegal trade.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition has been filed at Milimani High Court seeking intervention in the management of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, citing allegations of mismanagement, employee harassment, financial impropriety, intimidation, and micromanagement by CEO Hillary Wachinga.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four entrepreneurs from Uasin Gishu County were recognised for innovation and contribution to local economic development at the Biashara Pawa Dialogue Series in Eldoret. Business leaders and development partners called for increased support for women- and youth-led enterprises in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and the creative economy.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology held discussions with Anthropic executives in Silicon Valley to explore responsible deployment of frontier AI technologies through partnerships involving government, private sector, and Kenya's innovation ecosystem, with opportunities to extend the model across Africa.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery, Africa's largest at 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, has secured $2.5 billion in private equity investment to fund expansion into east Africa. The investment, believed to be the largest publicly disclosed private investment in Africa, precedes a planned initial public offering later in the year.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has launched the Coffee Revitalisation Programme in the North Rift region, targeting an increase in annual coffee production from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2029/2030. The initiative aims to restore Kenya's position among the world's leading coffee producers and includes comprehensive reforms, including amendments to the Cooperative Act.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services plans to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for over 750,000 smallholder tea farmers, with the first consignment expected in August/September ahead of the October rains. The shipment of 99,000 metric tonnes of NPK 26:5:5 represents a decrease from 99,875 metric tonnes procured the previous year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Victims of cattle rustling in Igembe North Constituency have alleged foul play in the national government's restocking exercise distributing about 600 heads of cattle, questioning the credibility of the criteria used and suspecting political interference in the selection of beneficiaries.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The administration is coordinating responses to reduced rainfall and preparing for El Niño rains expected later in the year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tana River County is implementing a $35 million agricultural project to establish irrigated fodder production across 3,250 hectares initially, expanding to 12,000 hectares, with expected annual output growing from 75,000 tonnes to 360,000 tonnes and targeting over 1,300 jobs and local and Middle Eastern markets.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki assured the country that the government is taking measures to reduce the impact of depressed rainfall on food production and to support farmers, ensuring no shortage of food supply to any part of Kenya.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is implementing measures to protect farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall affecting crop production in key agricultural regions, while monitoring the anticipated El Niño rains later this year.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has emphasised value addition in the tea sector to boost job creation and increase farmers' earnings, speaking during the handover of a Ksh.28.7 million grant cheque to Thumaita Tea Factory in Kirinyaga County. The government is prioritising value addition across key cash crops including tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia, pyrethrum and cotton.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru Central Dairy Co-operative Union will hold its 11th Annual Dairy Farmers' Field Day on July 25, 2026, at the Meru ASK Showground, expecting over 50,000 farmers and 150 exhibitors showcasing dairy farming innovations and technology under the theme "Innovative Dairy Farming: Embracing Technology for a Sustainable Future."
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wilson Sossion, a longtime vocal critic of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (later called CBE), has changed his position and now supports the curriculum. The article examines the contradiction between his previous opposition and current endorsement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives rescued 48 women across two operations in Kajiado County targeting alleged sexual exploitation and commercial production of obscene content. In Ongata Rongai, 30 women aged 19–27 were found at a premises with equipment for producing explicit content; in Kiserian, 18 women were rescued after being lured with promises of domestic jobs and subjected to sexual exploitation and commercial prostitution.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The FDI World Dental Federation warns that illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry. Fewer than half of responding national dental associations believe those laws are effectively enforced, with 58 per cent of countries having recorded cases of patient harm from unlicensed dental treatment.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts at Kenya's Cardiac Society annual congress say heart failure is emerging as a major cardiovascular health challenge driven by high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle factors, and call for intensified public education and greater investment in cardiovascular research and medicine access.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned newly published scope-of-practice regulations by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, accusing it of allowing unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures including root canal treatment, orthodontics, restorative work, advanced surgery, and paediatric dentistry care, which the KDA says require trained dentists only.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A dispute between the national Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors over Universal Health Coverage is affecting medical service provision as a health workers' strike continued. The Ministry requested the Public Service Commission move staff to counties, while the CoG accused the Ministry of sabotaging county governments by inciting the strike.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A family in Masalani, Garissa County has called for the immediate arrest of a Hola-based National Police Reservist after the reservist allegedly opened fire on herders, seriously injuring Hussein Mohamed. The herders alleged that armed reservists numbering over ten attacked them near the River Tana, shooting indiscriminately and beating others before leaving the scene.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Archbishop Harrison Ng'ang'a, a prominent figure in Kenya's Pentecostal movement, is at the center of a scandal involving his personal conduct that has drawn police attention.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Beyond pain and blood transfusions, women living with sickle cell disease confront distinct difficulties around dating, contraception, menstruation, and motherhood that have been largely overlooked in prior health discussions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A location chief testified in Mombasa court that victims of the Kwa Binzaro massacre were buried naked, without coffins, and in shallow graves—departures from established Giriama burial customs which require daytime burials in coffins with prayers and gender-specific rites.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A couple visited Myra IVF Clinic in Westlands in March 2024 seeking to have a child through surrogacy, but a dispute has since erupted, apparently related to the child's complexion.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja told the High Court on Friday he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday, pledging the National Police Service would comply. The school's Board of Management had filed contempt of court proceedings accusing senior government and police officials of deliberately disobeying restoration orders.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that the government will fund the certification of 40,000 skilled young people who lack formal academic qualifications, doubling the initial target from 20,000 after receiving more applications than expected. Successful applicants will undergo government-funded examinations and assessments before receiving certification under the Recognition of Prior Learning programme.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Emily Neema Khalai became pregnant at 17 while in secondary school with ambitions to become a journalist. She concealed the pregnancy for eight months out of fear of disappointing her family, particularly her father, before accepting it and seeking maternal care.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 39-year-old man from Malindi diagnosed with testicular cancer four years ago has not undergone chemotherapy in six months due to financial and logistical constraints, and his condition has worsened. Cancer patients in Kilifi face barriers accessing treatment centers in Mombasa and Nairobi.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 17-year-old Grade 9 student at Akonjo Junior Secondary School has been arrested for allegedly hacking his 17-year-old classmate to death with a machete on July 22 following a dispute over learning materials in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In the ongoing Kwa Binzaro manslaughter case against preacher Paul Mackenzie and five co-accused, prosecution witnesses testified that a witness's father disappeared after becoming a devoted follower of Mackenzie's teachings, with his remains later identified through DNA analysis. Mackenzie faces 29 counts of manslaughter linked to deaths associated with the Shakahola tragedy.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya has welcomed the High Court's convictions in the Sharon Otieno murder case, describing them as a significant step toward justice and accountability for her family after years of legal proceedings. FIDA-Kenya, which served as counsel watching brief for the family, praised the court's diligence, the prosecution's professionalism, and the witnesses' courage, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the family through sentencing and subsequent proceedings.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested three suspects linked to violent robberies in Nairobi following an operation in Kawangware, recovering a Retay Falcon pistol and two motorcycles believed to have been used as getaway bikes. The suspects remain in custody pending court arraignment.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
The FDI World Dental Federation has warned that illegal dental practice remains widespread in many countries, including Kenya, where a 27-year-old man died following a botched tooth extraction by an unlicensed practitioner. A global report based on responses from 49 National Dental Associations found that while 95 per cent of participating countries have legislation governing dental practice, fewer than half believe the laws are being effectively enforced.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations rescued 48 young women after dismantling two suspected human trafficking and sexual exploitation syndicates in Kajiado County. One operation in Ongata Rongai recovered 30 women aged 19–27 from a commercial webcam studio, while a second in Kiserian disrupted a trafficking ring operating under the guise of a domestic recruitment agency.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police have seized cannabis worth Sh13.4 million and arrested four suspects in intelligence-led operations across Nandi, Kiambu and Kisii counties as part of the government's anti-narcotics campaign. The coordinated raids uncovered large consignments of cannabis being transported through public and private vehicles, with detectives also recovering cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives rescued 48 young women during separate operations in Ongata Rongai and Kiserian targeting alleged sexual exploitation and commercial production of obscene content. In Ongata Rongai's Rimpa area, 30 women aged 19–27 were found at a house where seven laptops fitted with cameras were recovered; in Kiserian, detectives acted on intelligence that young women had been lured with promises of domestic jobs before being subjected to sexual exploitation.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service arrested four suspects and recovered 26 suspected stolen mobile phones across Nairobi's Central Business District and Shauri Moyo in operations targeting phone theft syndicates. Officers recovered 11 phones from two city-centre premises and 15 phones from Majengo, including a victim's device stolen along Digo Road.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Veterinary Board arrested a suspected quack veterinary practitioner in Ukunda, Kwale County, during a market surveillance operation targeting individuals providing veterinary services without requisite qualifications and registration.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health has intensified preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026, bringing together health sector agencies and government institutions to forge a unified roadmap for accelerating healthcare reforms. The summit, scheduled for August 18-19, 2026 in Nairobi, will assess progress on health reforms, identify challenges, and agree on priority actions to improve healthcare delivery.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Limuru township will host the launch of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Cultural and Arts Centre at Gitogoothi village on Saturday, August 8, and author Kinyanjui Kombani will launch his autobiography Dear Mama at Limuru Girls School. Both events are private and require invitations.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's national women's football team has arrived in Morocco for the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their second appearance at the continental tournament. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is prepared to compete against Africa's best women's football nations.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's leading practical shooters competed in the 2026 IPSC President's Medals Championship at the Hado Shooting Range in Naivasha, with competitors from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, DCI, Kenya Prisons Service, GSU and civilian clubs tested through 18 courses of fire. Ibrahim Ndung'u won the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claimed the Standard Division title.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nyakach Girls, Nyanza Region champions, will compete in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national girls' football championship in Thika next month after defeating St Mary's Lwak Girls 1-0 in the regional final. The squad has been boosted by the return of three players—Valarie Achieng, Beryl Awuor, and Emily Adhiambo—who recently helped Kenya's Under-17 women's team qualify for the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy finished 10th at last year's nationals and are now competing among 16 teams at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games (August 2–6, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika), aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Juma Abdallah, a veteran football coach who shaped several Kenyan clubs and generations of players, has died after a prolonged illness involving diabetes, pancreatic disease, and kidney dysfunction. He coached AFC Leopards, Murang'a SEAL, Thika United, KCB FC, Bidco United, Western Stima, Chemelil Sugar and Vihiga Bullets during his decades-long career.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lewis Hamilton topped times in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.148 seconds with a lap time of one minute and 18.729 seconds. World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, half a second back.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old NBA superstar announced he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season after departing the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. James, a four-time MVP with four championship titles in his 23-year career, says he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing for October 8 on Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football's decision to award Morocco the AFCON title. Senegal had won 1-0 in the January 18 final in Rabat, but CAF overturned the result in March and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory after chaotic scenes at the end of normal time.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson signed a five-year contract with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, declaring City the "kings of Manchester" after the deal was finalised following his return from the World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday, reflecting on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he called himself "useless" and suggested Ferrari sign another driver after qualifying and finishing 12th while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole and finished fourth. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion said he was at rock bottom then but has since recovered, describing himself as "worlds away from where I was last year."
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan boxer Amina Martha will be the first Kenyan boxer to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, facing England's Lauren Mackie in the women's bantamweight division on Friday in Glasgow. Martha is the reigning 2025 AFBC Zone Three bantamweight champion and 2024 African Games bronze medallist, the first Kenyan woman to win a boxing medal at the African Games.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Archbishop Njenga Girls, newly-crowned Western region champions, qualified for the KSSSA national football championship for the first time since 2019 after defeating reigning national champions Butere Girls 2-1. Head coach Fred Serenge says the team is focused on winning the national title at the Term Two School Games scheduled for August 4-8, 2026 at M-Pesa Academy in Thika.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Violet Nanjala, who recently joined Maltese club Hibernians FC, will compete for a starting berth at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 26–August 16), where Kenya returns to the continental tournament after a ten-year absence.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Postbank women's volleyball team launched their new playing kit in Nairobi, secured through kit sponsorship from microfinance firm FinCredit. After finishing fifth in the league last season, the team heads into the 2026/27 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League campaign with renewed confidence.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
St. Anthony High School head coach Peter Mayoyo has urged teachers across Kenya to pursue coaching education to help identify and nurture young football talent early. Mayoyo said many schools lack professionally trained coaches, which he believes has slowed football growth and denied gifted youngsters the chance to develop their potential.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona's Dutch midfielder, is undergoing treatment for a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury sustained during World Cup duty. Barcelona's medical staff provided a more serious diagnosis than the initial assessment from Dutch medical staff upon his return from the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega High School head coach Enock Lucheveli says the 13-time national champions can reclaim the national football title in the KSSSA Term Two School Games scheduled for August 4–8, 2026 at M-Pesa Academy in Thika, after returning to the national fold following seven years away.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed comments from Tyson Fury suggesting their long-awaited "Battle of Britain" heavyweight clash may not happen. The two former world heavyweight champions are scheduled to meet in November, with both facing warm-up bouts this week against opponents from Poland and Albania.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the 10,000-seater Kamariny Stadium under construction in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, will serve as flagship sporting infrastructure in the North Rift and support Kenya's agenda to develop as a world-class sporting nation, featuring FIFA-compliant pitch, athletics track, and integrated film, music, ICT, and enterprise facilities.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF Cup champions Tusker FC have landed in Kigali for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup (July 24–August 7), where they will compete among 12 clubs as preparation for continental competition next season. The Brewers were invited to replace withdrawn Sudanese side Al Merriekh.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed Germany's national football team head coach with a contract through the 2030 World Cup, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's third consecutive early World Cup exit since 2014.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with a record 16-nation field competing for World Cup qualification and a record two-million-dollar first prize. Nigeria's Super Falcons, 10-time title-holders and defending champions, are favourites to win, led by players including Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team will field a more settled starting eleven in tonight's CECAFA Kagame Cup Group A opener against Rwandan giants APR FC at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, having learned from their recent 2-0 friendly loss to Rayon Sports. The Kenyan champions are seeking to end a 41-year trophy drought in the regional competition.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades, sitting fifth in the KNBL standings with 24 points from 16 matches, aim to continue their run when they face Stanbic Shields on Sunday, with head coach Tony Ochieng confident his side can compete despite injury setbacks.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 19, leads the Formula One drivers' world championship and has won six races this season. His father warned him after a recent Belgian Grand Prix victory that he will "stretch (wring) your neck like a chicken" if Antonelli receives another track limits warning.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente called the behaviour of several Argentina players and coaching staff "unacceptable" and "intolerable" after they confronted Spanish players following Spain's 1–0 victory in extra time in the World Cup final in New York last Sunday.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A section of an electric fence being erected around Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet has been destroyed by suspected vandals. Locals held a peaceful protest condemning the destruction and demanding an investigation, arguing that political forces are trying to frustrate conservation efforts.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute is moving to drone technology for wildlife census and mapping to improve data collection, access difficult terrain, and provide high-quality images and videos. According to WRTI Director Dr Patrick Omondi, drones enable more accurate information gathering across Kenya's vast and inaccessible landscapes, simplifying conservation practices.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
General Moses Ali, Uganda's second deputy prime minister who died last Saturday, authored a memoir titled "The Odyssey of the Nubi: From Soldiers of the British Empire to Full Citizens in Uganda" documenting the Nubi community's role in Uganda's modern state and their contribution to Yoweri Museveni's liberation war in the 1980s.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
According to Voice of Horn, Saudi Arabia oversees a military training programme in Somalia's Galguduud region involving more than 5,000 Somali recruits who are later deployed to fight alongside Sudan's armed forces; training is conducted by foreign military contractors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia. Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed an estimated 50,000 to more than 400,000 people, displaced more than 14 million, and left 33.7 million people requiring humanitarian assistance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 400 people fled by boat from the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France on Friday as authorities ordered evacuation ahead of a rapidly advancing wildfire. The fire has burned an area roughly one and a half times the size of Manhattan and is one of several blazes raging across France; authorities have invoked the EU's civil protection mechanism to request assistance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
At least 17 people were killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes outside Kyiv, in Sloviansk, and in Russia's Kirov region, as both sides intensify attacks with diplomacy at a deadlock. Ukrainian President Zelensky said a Russian missile strike outside Kyiv killed six people, while Russian aerial bombing killed five in Sloviansk; Moscow reported six dead from a Ukrainian attack on a factory in Kirov, and Ukraine also targeted Russian retail warehouses near Saint Petersburg.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union accused TikTok on Friday of failing to protect children, saying default account settings expose minors to cyberbullying and predatory behaviour rather than providing high-level protection automatically. The company faces potential fines for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and threats to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, warning that the escalating crisis could disrupt global trade and increase the cost of essential imports including oil and fertilizer.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, has resigned citing a medical condition called Autonomic Neuropathy that causes occasional loss of consciousness. Shahabuddin was a former ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and held the largely ceremonial post since April 2023.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has condemned Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, warning that the maritime security crisis could disrupt global fuel supplies, increase freight costs, and fuel inflation, while stating the government has contingency measures to safeguard petroleum imports.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
French authorities have evacuated the Cap Ferret peninsula west of Bordeaux as an "XXL fire" in the Gironde region has burned 10,000 hectares; Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires burn out of control near Madrid, with the regional president calling it "the worst fire in the history of the region."
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that retirement planning often relies on fixed assumptions, but retirees' needs change over time—as illustrated by a retiree who faced unexpected expenses like school fees and healthcare costs that were not part of his original plan.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →