Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on a chain of evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer, and efforts to suppress an illicit affair in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death—rather than on his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on a chain of evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer, and efforts to suppress an illicit affair in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death—rather than on his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Mandera County, expressing concern that his utterances could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
With barely a year until the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya has become a major political battleground where rival heavyweights are competing to consolidate support among the region's estimated 2.6 million registered voters, with more than three political axes already formed to shape the region's future.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties are breaking ranks with the Orange Democratic Movement to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a political realignment in Western Kenya.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, and attempts to suppress an alleged affair. The High Court's conviction focused on his actions in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death rather than his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's draft Freedom of Assembly Bill, collaboratively developed by the KNCHR, Attorney General, and other stakeholders, offers an opportunity to address the country's cycle of protest-related violence, in which at least 1,800 people have been killed or injured since 2017. The opinion piece discusses what the bill gets right, where it diverges from previous attempts, and what must be strengthened.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A week-long public sensitisation forum by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency and KenGen on a proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Bondo Sub-county ended in chaos on Friday when residents began heckling officials, escalating into stone-throwing and gunfire that left one person with a gunshot wound and several vehicles damaged. Opposition intensified during the forums over concerns about environmental and health implications, land rights, and consultation transparency.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during Thursday's plenary for utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday, raising concerns that the remarks could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2027 General Election a year away, Western Kenya has emerged as a key political battleground, with more than three political axes competing for influence over the region's estimated 2.6 million registered voters.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties are breaking ranks with the Orange Democratic Movement to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement, signaling a political realignment in Western Kenya.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers presented President Ruto with a document outlining strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation, focusing on public sector reform, agricultural transformation, manufacturing value addition, and knowledge economy investment. The document identifies policy incoherence as a major obstacle and advocates building consensus on national development priorities and development coalitions across government, political parties, private sector, and society.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and shield them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into criminal activities. He emphasised the family as the first line of defence and urged closer collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster discipline and prevent youth involvement in crime.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers and civil society groups have launched the Early Warning and Early Response (EWER107) System, a digital platform developed by the Administration Police Service Peace COP Unit and human rights organisation Midrift Hurinet to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence. The platform has been rolled out across 14 counties in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Luo Nyanza is emerging as a political battleground for the 2027 election, with government and opposition competing for influence over the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's voting constituency.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Union of Kenya Civil Servants has filed a court case in the Employment and Labour Relations Court to strip the Public Service Commission of its authority to advertise, shortlist, interview, and promote civil servants, contending that the commission has exceeded its constitutional mandate and that these powers should be transferred to Principal Secretaries of respective ministries.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i accused government-aligned leaders of fueling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds toward the 2027 General Election. He urged leaders across the political divide to prioritize national unity over regional and tribal politics instead of engaging in what he called "primitive discussions."
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County, as part of a security intervention to address crime and combat illicit alcohol and drugs in the area. A special team will be deployed to the region, and the station will receive an additional police vehicle within two weeks.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has extended the declaration of parts of Marsabit County as security-disturbed for another 30 days to contain banditry and inter-communal violence. The Interior Cabinet Secretary ordered residents in thirteen affected localities to surrender all firearms to police stations and government offices for safekeeping until the declaration is lifted.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Fred Matiang'i, deputy party leader for Jubilee Party, attended a church service in Utawala.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Embu County for a "Meet the People" tour to engage residents and promote the party's agenda, and is expected to officially open the party's Embu County offices.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya welcomed a delegation of the Linda Mwananchi movement led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for public engagements in the county. The visit brings opposition leaders and residents together to discuss governance, the economy, and livelihood issues as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling in response to the Ol Kalou by-election, saying it was dangerous to reduce the government's political challenges to tribal prejudice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating it is performing "ten times more" than the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing increased monthly disbursements to health facilities and expanded membership registration. Ruto dismissed proposals to restore NHIF, arguing SHA has advanced the Universal Health Coverage programme despite ongoing criticism over system failures and delayed reimbursements.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court declined to certify as urgent a constitutional petition seeking to suspend the NTSA's rollout of electronic logbooks, allowing the programme to continue. The petition, filed by Javan Onyango and Emmanuel Kiplagat, challenges NTSA's decision to replace physical vehicle logbooks with electronic logbooks as a violation of constitutional rights.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa have emerged as Kenya's top-performing counties in the latest Politrack Africa 2022–2026 Governors' Performance Index, based on citizens' assessment of county governments across healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, trade, revenue collection, public participation, service delivery and fiscal management. The survey found that urban residents generally rate county governments more positively than their rural counterparts, particularly in water provision, infrastructure and overall service delivery.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County, saying those complicit in alcohol abuse will face rehabilitation and disciplinary action. He announced the deployment of 20 new officers and a special police unit to target drug traffickers and illicit brewers in the region.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya residents to back President William Ruto's re-election, arguing a second term would allow the region to vote itself into power and secure sustained development. Speaking at the opening of a dairy factory in Meru, Kindiki cited government investments in dairy farming, including Sh100 million in the factory and an additional Sh100 million for expansion.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto defended the Social Health Authority (SHA) healthcare system at a meeting with Nairobi County Community Health Promoters, dismissing opposition plans to abolish it and revert to the previous NHIF system should they win the 2027 election. Ruto argued SHA has enabled Kenyans to access medical care and criticized opponents' plans as taking Kenya back to "dark days."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has castigated Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over anti-Kikuyu remarks she described as inciting ethnic divisions, and appealed to youth not to be recruited as "goons by selfish politicians" to fight "proxy wars" in politics.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him rather than issue threats, while defending young people from the Mt. Kenya region against allegations linking them to the outlawed Mungiki sect.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Outgoing Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura held a farewell meeting with the Office of the Government Spokesperson's 80-member staff following his reassignment by President William Ruto to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told farmers in Meru that the Mt. Kenya region should remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administration and that political divisions should not undermine economic gains, while dismissing talk of his removal from office.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sharon Otieno's family held a thanksgiving service after the High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of her 2018 murder. The family expressed relief at the conclusion of their eight-year quest for justice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi movement leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, campaigned in Trans Nzoia County, declaring that the Western region's political leadership will unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election and arguing that decades of failed regional leadership necessitate new direction for the Luhya community.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Concise Projects Ltd has begun construction of Masqani Student Hostel, a Sh4.2 billion accommodation facility opposite Daystar University's Athi River Campus, intended to address the shortage of student residences and provide modern, secure living environments.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Questions have emerged over the East African Development Bank's Kenya operations amid reports of potential loss of about Sh6.6 billion if no action is taken, with stakeholders noting no dividend payouts have been made in years. Stakeholders appearing before Parliament's Finance Committee raised constitutional, governance, and accountability concerns about the proposed East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) has intensified efforts to help local enterprises improve product quality, branding and competitiveness, showcasing MSMEs participating in the Made in Kenya initiative at the Kisumu National Show to connect businesses with consumers and buyers.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Advtech, a South African education group, is expanding in Kenya by investing in both Competency-Based Education and the Cambridge International curriculum, positioning itself across both segments as it grows through acquisitions including Makini Schools and the Crawford brand.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
EldoHub has been named SME Innovation & Incubation Champion of the Year at the 3rd Annual Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) SME Conference, in recognition of its role in supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening Kenya's small business ecosystem.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Artcaffé is expanding beyond Nairobi to Eldoret and coastal towns, driven by rising demand for curated dining experiences among Kenya's growing middle-income population. The chain, which currently operates more than 60 outlets, is launching a new Winter Mediterranean Menu as part of its growth strategy.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve early-stage Kenyan EdTech startups will each receive up to USD 100,000 (Sh13 million) in equity-free funding under the fourth cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship to scale inclusive learning solutions. The 18-month programme targets startups addressing barriers to equitable education for learners with disabilities, refugees, displaced and underserved communities, and girls and young women, and includes technical assistance in product development, business strategy and market access support.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Dozens of Kenyan brands were recognised at the Dependable Brands awards ceremony in Nairobi on Friday, with recognition given to brands across real estate, automobile, education, healthcare and travel sectors for their role in the country's economic and sustainable development. Fanaka Real Estate was named Real Estate Brand of the Year, and its CEO Moses Muriithi was recognised as CEO of the Year 2026.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Bank has flagged off 11 new public service vehicles for Nakonns SACCO in Othaya, Nyeri County, acquired through the bank's SME financing programme. The vehicles will increase the SACCO's fleet from 94 to 105 vehicles and enable it to expand into new routes.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirteen young scientists from East Africa completed a 10-day entrepreneurship bootcamp organized by BioInnovate Africa at icipe in Nairobi, with ventures aimed at tackling challenges in agriculture, food security, public health and green manufacturing. Between seven and ten of the most promising projects are expected to receive seed funding and mentorship.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Ports Authority won eight first-place trophies at the Kisumu National Show for contributions to transport, logistics and international trade. The Port of Kisumu has recorded 144 vessel calls this year and strengthened its position as a regional logistics hub on Lake Victoria.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Food scientist Professor Ruth Oniang'o has called on African governments to overhaul regulatory systems that she says delay commercialization of bioeconomy innovations and deny the continent jobs and investment. She warned that burdensome regulatory frameworks force innovators to spend years navigating approval processes that should take only a fraction of the time.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Funding shortages are limiting Kenya's EdTech startups' ability to scale and reach learners, particularly in underserved communities. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has selected 12 startups for an 18-month acceleration programme aimed at improving fundraising readiness and market visibility.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya has welcomed a court decision to uphold the National Infrastructure Fund, calling it key to financing infrastructure, accelerating industrialisation and creating jobs. The IEK's First Vice President argues engineers should have representation in the Fund's governance and policy-making structures to ensure technical expertise guides project selection and implementation.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Institute of Human Resource Management has reaffirmed its commitment to developing human resource professionals through mentorship and capacity building, with the IHRM National Chairman stating that mentorship plays a critical role in preparing HR professionals to lead organisations in an evolving workplace.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five artisanal miners were buried alive after a tunnel collapse at Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Lolgorian, Trans Mara sub-county, Narok County. Despite years of gold extraction in the area, residents survive hand-to-mouth, using mercury-exposed methods to separate gold from stones and mud sold to foreign companies and brokers.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A study by the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, University of Nairobi, and SGS Kenya Laboratories found detectable pesticide residues in most vegetable samples from Nairobi and Nakuru markets, particularly in kale and spinach. The Ministry of Health plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country, while noting that the presence of detectable residues does not pose immediate health danger, though long-term cumulative exposure is a concern.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's veterinary regulatory system, managed by the Kenya Veterinary Board, has improved farmer access to licensed veterinarians and proper medicines, helping livestock farmers protect their herds and maintain production. A Laikipia County farmer's account shows how the board's compliance efforts reduced livestock disease losses and enabled safe milk exports to regional markets.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Regular monitoring of poultry body weights is a critical management tool that helps farmers identify health, nutrition and management problems early, enabling timely corrective action before production losses occur. Underweight or overweight birds often signal underlying issues such as poor feed quality, disease, overcrowding, or environmental stress.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders at a national agroecology symposium in Nairobi urged the government to support farmer, fisher, and pastoralist participation in policy decisions, citing a shift to traditional farming methods due to climate change. Kenya would require Sh46.6 billion to facilitate an effective transition to agroecology, according to Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reappointed Eng. Gilbert Maluki as Chairman of the National Irrigation Authority Board for a second three-year term, effective July 24, 2026, to lead implementation of programmes expanding irrigation infrastructure and boosting food production.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A driver at St. Joseph's Nurturing Academy in Kuria West has been detained at Mabera Police Station after a Grade Two pupil was run over and killed when the driver started the vehicle as the child was alighting from the school bus. The boy's family claims the death resulted from negligence, as no teacher or driver assistant was present to ensure the child was safely dropped off, and is calling for investigation and accountability.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, with the family's lawyer describing the judgment as a landmark decision after an eight-year search for justice.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A court has ordered Ogola Okello and Company Advocates to pay former secretary Lilian Jebitok Sh5.4 million for constructive dismissal following an assault by lawyer Collins Odhiambo in 2017.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police from Limuru faced difficulties on Friday morning while attempting to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary in Kiambu County. After spending more than nine hours searching for a facility willing to admit the body, they encountered refusals from Tigoni mortuary and Nairobi City Mortuary before the body was eventually accepted at Tigoni following a confrontation with hospital management.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 22-year-old man in Kilifi has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing his father's timber worth Sh30,000.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, describing the judgment as the culmination of an eight-year search for justice. The family's lawyer thanked the court for the landmark decision, saying the family had endured years of emotional pain and numerous delays before the case was concluded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kidney transplant recipients have accused the Social Health Authority of enforcing benefit rules that put lives at risk, citing restrictive funding policies and chronic drug shortages that are undermining Kenya's organ transplant programme.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Isiolo branch has withdrawn 59 teachers from schools in Oldonyiro sub county, citing security concerns and frequent attacks on teachers. The union reported recent incidents including a teacher attacked by armed people with clubs last week and a deputy principal shot dead in March.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
As the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreads across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya's greatest challenge may not be the virus itself, but convincing the public to trust the country's outbreak response.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Victims of alleged State abductions during the 2024 Gen Z protests have filed a court case, alleging that despite President William Ruto's compensation process led by Prof Makau Mutua's panel, they have not been contacted or received payment.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's advance team of 14 members who travelled to Congo-Brazzaville are under mandatory 21-day quarantine after returning to Kenya following Ebola concerns. Ruto's planned trip to Congo has been shelved due to Ebola fears.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that monetization of intimacy on platforms like OnlyFans, driven by economic desperation among young people, creates a direct pathway to substance abuse and addiction. The author cites research showing nearly 30 per cent of female sex workers in Nairobi struggle with drug use.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto directed that all Community Health Promoters receive new screening kits and smartphones within 90 days, and announced enrollment in the Social Health Authority with Sh390 million allocated, with counties to contribute half the amount.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's Student-Centred Funding Model, introduced in September 2023 to address underfunding at public universities, is now facing chronic funding deficits as billions of shillings for scholarships, loans, and capitation remain unfunded. The government is preparing another overhaul of university financing after successive funding formulas have all been underfunded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 28-year-old woman, her unborn baby, and her eight-year-old daughter were buried in Kathiani Sub-County in a solemn ceremony after being allegedly murdered by the woman's husband. The burial was further marked by the absence of the woman's four-year-old daughter, whose remains have not been fully recovered.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The parents of slain university student Sharon Otieno said they have forgiven their daughter's killers after Justice Cecilia Githua convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his aides Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo. Sharon's mother, Melida Auma, told The Standard that the case has drained the family economically and emotionally over eight years, with court expenses preventing other development projects.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fourteen members of President William Ruto's advance team who travelled to Congo-Brazzaville are under a mandatory 21-day quarantine after returning to Kenya following concerns about Ebola exposure.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Apostle in Riamaciri Village, Embu County publicly warned of a fatal road accident that would claim three lives, angering boda boda riders who accused him of spreading fear and causing panic. The riders confronted the preacher, but other villagers intervened to protect him and allow him to continue his message.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Teachers Service Commission will advertise more than 34,000 teacher promotion vacancies next week while transitioning 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya's education sector.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja on Saturday launched Social Health Authority medical cover for 7,820 Community Health Promoters in Nairobi, making them the first group of community health workers in the country to receive comprehensive SHA coverage, and presented a cheque to facilitate their registration and premium payments.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested George Waweru Ngendo, director of Geovany Agencies Limited, after investigations into allegations that the company obtained money from job seekers through false promises of overseas employment in Qatar. A victim claimed to have paid Sh110,000 after being promised a job opportunity that never materialised.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mama Ibado Charity has opened the Wazee Wetu Centre in Bula Pesa, Isiolo County, a facility providing integrated healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support and social interaction for vulnerable senior citizens. The centre addresses challenges including food insecurity, limited healthcare access and social isolation among Kenya's ageing population.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Bomet County are investigating the murder of prison warder Abigael Chepkemoi, whose body was found in her house in Sotik town on Friday. Preliminary investigations suggest the killing may have been linked to a suspected love triangle, though detectives are still establishing exact circumstances and identifying those responsible.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia defeated hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with goals from Michael Kibwage, Patrick Essombe, Paul Okoth Odhiambo, Lesley Otieno Owino, and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Chema defeated Kenya Prisons 3–1 and GSU defeated Kenya Ports Authority 3–2 in men's semi-final matches at the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup, securing spots in the finals.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's elite marksmen competed in a four-day IPSC Level III Handgun and Pistol Calibre Carbine Championship in Naivasha, with Ibrahim Ndung'u winning the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claiming the Standard Division title.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mark van Bommel, a 49-year-old former Dutch international, has been appointed coach of Belgium's national football team and will lead them through UEFA EURO 2028, succeeding Rudi Garcia.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malaysia's government is conducting a feasibility study to host a Formula One Grand Prix later in 2026, potentially at Sepang, as a replacement for races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancelled due to ongoing Middle East conflict. The youth and sports minister said they were "actively conducting discussions and assessing the proposal."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola and expects midfielder Rodri, despite requiring back surgery, to be available for his first season in charge.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from next month's ATP Montreal Masters, with Sinner citing recovery needs after Wimbledon.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. The 22-year-old centre-back, who joined City from French side Lens in January 2025, helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season and has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's Tyson Fury defeated Poland's Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out in the seventh round in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday in front of 1,500 spectators. The win brings Fury closer to a potential heavyweight clash with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, whose bout against Albania's Kristian Prenga is scheduled for Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TH3 Swish defeated UON Dynamites 64-35 in a Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League match, dominating the second half with strong defense and efficient shooting to strengthen their playoff push.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten lifted a July 15 restraining order that had halted fencing of Kaptagat Forest by the Kenya Forest Service. The court's decision allows the conservation exercise—a 270-kilometre electric fence project that began in May—to resume despite objections from five individuals and community groups who cited lack of public participation and environmental impact assessment.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Rwanda have opened talks to strengthen tourism ties through a workshop in Kigali organised by the Kenya Tourism Board in partnership with Rwandair and private sector players, aiming to expand cross-border tourism and position East Africa as a unified destination. More than 50 travel operators, hospitality investors, and government representatives from both countries attended the workshop.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is shifting its mangrove conservation strategy to place coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts, addressing threats from illegal logging, pollution and climate change. The change emerged at a National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Lamu, where officials identified weak community involvement, fragmented governance and poor coordination as reasons previous conservation efforts fell short.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 17,000 passengers passed through Moi International Airport in Mombasa over a 10-day period, with 8,948 arriving and 8,319 departing. The tourism ministry says the traffic reflects improving air connectivity and sustained tourism demand as the peak season gathers momentum.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten has lifted temporary orders that restrained the Kenya Forest Service from fencing Kaptagat Forest, allowing the conservation programme to proceed while the substantive case remains before the court. The dispute arose after applicants sought to stop the fencing, citing concerns over public participation and the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process, and the court has allowed Kaptagat Community Forest Associations to be joined in the proceedings.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A hippo from River Thiba has been entering Francis Nyamu's homestead in Kiangati Village every evening for nearly a month, prompting residents to demand Kenya Wildlife Service intervention and raising alarm over human-wildlife conflict as multiple hippos stray from the river into nearby villages, destroying crops and killing livestock.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires burned near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French military deployed to combat what officials described as France's worst wildfire on record and Spain's worst regional fire on record.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces used prohibited chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. The sanctions, which took effect on July 20, expand export controls, impose additional financial and aviation-related restrictions, and require the US to oppose loans and financial assistance to Sudan through international financial institutions.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to decide the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a staff member, which he denies. Khan stepped back from his duties in May 2025 to fight the allegations made by a female colleague after an inquiry launched the previous year.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US–Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement has sparked concerns over proliferation risks, as US media reported the deal would allow technology exports without the usual safeguards preventing military use. The agreement has not been approved by Congress and Saudi Arabia has not responded to US conditions including normalisation with Israel.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Trump warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, saying he believes assurances from Xi Jinping and Putin that they are not currently doing so. The warning comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are providing Iran with targeting information following strikes on U.S. bases.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office. The visit comes amid occasional public disagreements between the two leaders over handling of the war with Iran.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official said, amid efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young people protesting in New Delhi over education system changes and exam irregularities found workarounds like peer-to-peer messaging when India's government cut mobile internet services for eight hours within 1.5 kilometres of the protest site.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 160,000 people evacuated from France and Spain on Saturday as unprecedented forest fires spread near Madrid and Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron mobilised the army and requested EU assistance as the largest wildfire in French history threatened the region.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Costa Rican police arrested Alejandro Arias Monge, known as "El Diablo" and the country's most-wanted drug trafficker, in an operation in Heredia province on Friday that left one person dead and eight police officers injured. The United States had offered a $500,000 reward for his arrest.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality. The IOC Ethics Commission said the complaint falls outside its jurisdiction, noting that international federations maintain independence in their governance.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted 82–in favour to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, including an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member and attempts to stop her complaint. Khan, elected in 2021, has denied all allegations and said he will challenge the decision through legal mechanisms.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Justice Cecilia Githua's conviction of those responsible for the murder of university student Sharon Otieno represents a significant victory against femicide and impunity, praising the diligence of police investigators and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 13th Parliament, despite being equipped with the robust 2010 Constitution, has failed in its oversight role and instead served as the Executive's loyalist rather than an independent legislative body.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist critiques a report on Kenya's path to First World status, arguing that despite its technical merit, the nation's development cannot succeed under kleptocratic rule. The piece references the Economic Recovery Strategy and Vision 2030 as previous development frameworks.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that literature serves as an archive of political wisdom, demonstrating that violence accepted as legitimate in public life gradually reshapes a nation's character. The author uses Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart to illustrate how moral decay precedes societal collapse, citing historical examples from Rome, Rwanda, Somalia, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that traditional fear-based and ethnic identity politics, historically used by Kenyan politicians to mobilize support by creating threats and divisions, faces a challenge from new voters who demand ideas and development over divisive messaging.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →