A year before the next General Election, President William Ruto increasingly finds himself governing under relentless political pressure as he seeks re-election to a second term.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A year before the next General Election, President William Ruto increasingly finds himself governing under relentless political pressure as he seeks re-election to a second term.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has removed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from the role of intergovernmental coordination through a directive by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, transferring the devolution department to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who will now serve as the link between devolved units and the national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia leaders have called for the pending Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement to be signed unconditionally, insisting that British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya must face trial in Kenyan courts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is governing under relentless political pressure as he seeks re-election to a second term, with the next General Election a year away.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opinion piece examining whether young people gathering at Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi rallies signal the emergence of a new political force in Kenya's opposition, as supporters voluntarily contribute money and show unprecedented engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu, who were arrested on July 21 during an EACC sting operation after allegedly soliciting money from a convicted businessman in exchange for a favourable probation report.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says the Orange Democratic Movement is dead and its values have been betrayed, stating that the Linda Mwananchi Movement will transform into a political party because remaining in ODM is no longer sustainable.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the legal foundation of Kenya's shisha ban collapsed after the government failed to regularise the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017 within a court-set timeline. The court barred government agencies from enforcing notices issued in 2025 targeting shisha traders and businesses.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget to build a monument and statue honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court Roundabout in the Central Business District. The monument will recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democratic reforms, constitutional change, infrastructure development and efforts to promote national unity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following a licensing dispute that threatened to force the UK to relocate its annual September drills. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the decision reflects the strength of the Kenya-UK defence partnership despite recent challenges.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has declined to assent to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2024, returning it to Parliament with concerns that its provisions could undermine Kenya's investment climate and create inconsistencies in public procurement laws. The President proposed amendments to multiple clauses, citing issues including the definition of local and foreign firms.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lose the role of intergovernmental coordination, which will now be handled by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as the link between devolved units and national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Migori County leaders, including Governor Ochilo Ayacko and three MPs, have launched a campaign urging residents to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, citing low registration numbers as of July 2026 (519,116 registered voters) that could weaken the county's political influence in the 2027 general election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African central bank governors have vowed to accelerate plans for a single regional currency by 2031 while pursuing aggressive diversification of foreign reserves through domestic gold purchases, amid geopolitical conflicts and soaring energy costs threatening macroeconomic stability across the bloc.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly resumes sittings after a short recess with plans to prioritise legislative reforms in business regulation, competition, electoral, media laws and consumer protection.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Individual judges' performance data reviewed by The Standard shows significant variations in how quickly land and environmental cases are resolved depending on the judge assigned, according to leaked ELC (Employment and Land Court) data from the last financial year.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as "fake news" reports that President William Ruto transferred his role of chairing intergovernmental coordination to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The denial comes amid intensified political speculation about Kindiki's isolation within government and suggestions from some allies that he may not be the best choice as Ruto's running mate in 2027.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seventeen youths arrested after allegedly attacking government officials and vandalizing a motorcade during a public participation forum on a nuclear power plant in Bondo Sub-County have been released on bail. The magistrate rejected the prosecution's bid to hold them longer pending investigations into possible terrorism-related charges.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he would not turn down a presidential bid in the 2027 General Election if the decision is collectively made by the people. He said discussions about his political future have increasingly come from young Kenyans, including at a recent meeting in Taita Taveta, following his recent removal from his roles as ODM Secretary General and Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu for allegedly soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a Murang'a businessman to influence a criminal case outcome. The EACC investigation found sufficient evidence for prosecution, and the DPP has directed the suspects be charged immediately.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to providing full government funding for every university student, saying the government is refining its funding model to ensure access to higher education regardless of financial background. He acknowledged public concerns about how the government will finance the plan, arguing that investing in education is essential for Kenya's development.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, inviting citizens to submit views that will shape how the country regulates and develops AI. The draft policy aims to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhance Kenya's economic resilience.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly is preparing to resume sittings after a short recess beginning July 2, with the House Business Committee set to schedule legislative business amid heightened political activity and positioning ahead of next year's General Election.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Governor Jonathan Bii has proposed an elders-led Alternative Justice System framework to resolve the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme dispute, following the acquittal of former Governor Jackson Mandago in the criminal case. Bii said the county is ready to facilitate mediation involving elders, clergy, MCAs, and community leaders to achieve compensation and closure for affected families.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has advertised a vacancy for Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer on a four-year renewable contract. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a university degree and at least five years of management experience, preferably in electoral matters, finance, governance, public administration, law or political science.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Senate Committee met with the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General to discuss public debt.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has lifted the ban on shisha, ruling that continued enforcement is unlawful and unconstitutional because the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017 expired after the government failed to regularise them within a nine-month period granted by the court in 2018. The judge barred the government from enforcing the expired rules and subsequent directives against members of the Novel Tobacco Products Association.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Kangema Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua and Probation Officer Julius Irungu after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submitted an inquiry file. According to the EACC preliminary report, Irungu approached a complainant on behalf of Kinyua and demanded Ksh.170,000, claiming it would secure a non-custodial sentence through a favourable probation recommendation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governance advocate Francis Awino has filed a constitutional petition compelling the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to disclose records relating to the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover project, arguing the public has a right to scrutinize a publicly funded initiative after KURA allegedly failed to respond to an information request submitted in June.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, over contract variations, approvals, planning and reports related to the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had previously declined to attend, citing that she had already provided comprehensive responses to committee concerns, but senators rejected her explanation, asserting that Parliament determines sufficiency of information and that Cabinet Secretaries are constitutionally obligated to appear before parliamentary committees when required.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu has been charged in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court with requesting Sh170,000 from a case party on behalf of a magistrate in exchange for a favourable sentence. His co-accused magistrate did not appear in court, with his advocate citing illness.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has warned that political violence, intimidation and sexist attacks are driving capable women away from politics and discouraging their participation in leadership ahead of next year's General Election. She said discussions are underway with the President's Advisor on Women's Rights to engage the IEBC on strengthening enforcement of electoral codes of conduct to curb abuse targeting female candidates.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has lifted Kenya's ban on shisha, ruling that continued enforcement of the prohibition is unlawful and unconstitutional after the government failed to regularise the underlying 2017 regulations within a court-ordered nine-month timeframe. Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared a February 2025 Ministry of Health statement and April 2025 nationwide crackdown directive unlawful, and restrained the government from enforcing the expired regulations.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Social media reports alleged President Ruto reassigned Deputy President Kindiki's role in coordinating intergovernmental affairs to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi; Kindiki dismissed the claims as "fake news," and a governance expert says the controversy stems from misunderstanding Kenya's legal framework rather than an actual transfer of constitutional power.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda announced the resumption of normal operations, a month after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shut down the media house's offices. NMG's chairman stated the station would progressively restore services across television, print, radio and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Green Movement party leader David Maraga has warned the government of inadequate preparedness to handle expected El Niño rainfall, criticizing the lack of budget allocation for flood mitigation and calling for urgent mitigation plans and supplementary funding.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi tour, featuring back-to-back rallies in Trans-Nzoia and Bungoma where Luhya elders symbolically anointed him as the region's political heir, has shifted Kenya's political conversation and raised questions about whether the momentum can sustain against established Western Kenya political machinery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to summon him over remarks he characterized as figurative language directed at President William Ruto and his allies, saying "killing the snake" means removing Ruto through voting and "killing the eggs" means removing his supporters through voting.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's KSh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a KSh4.67 billion increase from the previous year, prioritising infrastructure, healthcare, education, and service delivery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art garage to accommodate mechanics affected by the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, with capacity for up to 1,200 vehicles and support facilities including showrooms, painting booths, car wash bays, training rooms, clinics, shops, and kitchens.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced it will resume operations after receiving authorization from President Yoweri Museveni's government, ending a period of disruption across its television, radio, print and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has declined to sign the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and returned it to Parliament with proposed changes, citing concerns that provisions could hurt Kenya's investment climate and weaken the public procurement framework. The President exercised his constitutional powers to refer the Bill back, objecting to 17 clauses including definitions of local and foreign firms that he argues are impractical and could undermine efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua, Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, has accused the government of using the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to divert attention from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's remarks, calling the probe politically motivated. Gachagua defended his controversial "kill the snake and its eggs" statement as political metaphor for the 2027 election, not incitement or hate speech.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume joint military training exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following consultations, marking a renewed commitment to their defence partnership. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resumption strengthens the Kenya Defence Forces' operational capabilities, enhances regional peace and security, and delivers economic benefits to host communities.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Suspended Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been summoned to the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after failing to attend plea taking in a corruption case in which he is accused of soliciting a Sh150,000 bribe in exchange for a favourable sentence. A probation officer at Kangema Law Courts, Julius Irungu Njogu, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to receiving bribes allegedly intended for Mutegi.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has opened applications for the position of Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, with the deadline set for August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The recruitment is being handled by KPMG, and the commission has reaffirmed its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has acquitted rally driver Maxine Wahome of the murder of her boyfriend, Assad Khan, after finding that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission held public participation forums in Nyeri and Machakos to gather stakeholder views on draft regulations aimed at tightening the raising and use of campaign funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission says regulating campaign financing will help level the political playing field and prevent money from overshadowing leadership, policies and ideas.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o told Parliament that Kenya's public debt has reached Ksh.12.82 trillion, with 71 per cent of revenue going to loan repayment and only 29 per cent available for government operations. She warned the government continues to borrow beyond approved ceilings and that counties are diverting approved funds.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula warned legislators against turning Parliament into a platform for partisan political exhibitions after 13 DCP-allied MPs arrived in matching party colours, prompting objections from fellow lawmakers. While declining to immediately rule the attire out of order, Wetang'ula said the House would enforce rules against party symbols or coordinated attire for political messaging, except in special circumstances.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is among African countries struggling to connect investment in digital infrastructure with economic growth. The country needs to shift its digital strategy from funding raw infrastructure to building ecosystems that boost economic growth through enhanced connectivity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African central bank governors have committed to accelerating plans for a single regional currency by 2031 while increasing domestic gold purchases to diversify foreign reserves amid geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
TECNO POVA has launched its 'Own Your Move' brand platform in Kenya, targeting independent-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and side-hustlers. The platform accompanies the new TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G smartphone, which offers long-lasting power, connectivity, and speed for users who want to make their own choices rather than follow trends.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lean Energy Solutions, a Kenyan industrial energy company, has received B Corp Certification from B Lab for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. The company scored 87.5 points on the B Impact Assessment, exceeding the required 80-point threshold.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan commercial banks are in talks with US technology firm IronOne Technologies to deploy an AI platform called "Smart Delinquency Predictor" that predicts borrower defaults up to six months in advance, enabling banks to intervene before loans deteriorate rather than managing debt reactively.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries are meeting in Nairobi from Wednesday through Friday for the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions at the Carnivore Grounds. The trade fairs will showcase solar, power generation and energy technologies as Kenya's solar sector grows, with solar currently contributing 540.9 megawatts or about 14.7 per cent of the country's installed electricity capacity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
South African companies are increasing their stake in Kenya's financial sector through investments in NCBA, Safaricom, and Absa Bank Kenya, after previous retail ventures like ShopRite and Massmart failed in the market.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The African Export-Import Bank raised $1.5 billion in a dual-tranche US dollar bond offering, its first public issuance in that currency since July 2021, with demand reaching $3.8 billion despite elevated global bond yields.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Global crude prices have surged past $112 per barrel due to Middle East conflict expansion, creating political and economic pressure on President Ruto's government ahead of next year's elections, though prices have since receded to $88 per barrel.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Capital Markets Authority has raised concerns about Kenyan investment managers' aggressive return projections in the Special Funds sector, which manages over Ksh.200 billion in assets. The regulator flagged the practice of annualizing short-window returns—such as marketing a 11% six-month return as 23% annualized—saying this artificially inflates performance figures and creates unsustainable expectations.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, covering around 76,000 claims. The company denies the claims lack scientific merit but stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada in 2020.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Industry leaders at the New Pulse Summit 2026 said Africa's beverage industry must address barriers in financing, regulation, and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. Access to capital and lengthy licensing processes for breweries and distilleries were cited as major obstacles to growth.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Group has disbursed Sh160 billion to women-led businesses under its Flame initiative and is urging female entrepreneurs to formalize their enterprises to unlock financing, as informal operations make it difficult for lenders to assess creditworthiness. Women now account for 47 per cent of KCB Group's workforce, with nearly 16 per cent in management positions.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is preparing to unlock pension savings to finance major infrastructure, manufacturing and county development projects following the enactment of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026, which creates a vehicle for mobilizing long-term capital from pension funds and other sources into strategic national projects.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tether, a global fintech firm, to explore digital asset education, tokenization, and financial market innovation in Nairobi. NSE CEO Frank Mwiti said the partnership aligns with the exchange's 2025–2029 strategic plan to leverage technology and expand investor access.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Re Group Managing Director Dr. Hillary Wachinga and General Manager Ruth Ngugi have denied allegations of intimidation, micromanagement, financial impropriety and abuse of office in a court petition seeking their removal. They argue that the petitioner failed to exhaust dispute resolution mechanisms before going to court.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has published its first comprehensive book on corporate insolvency law, authored by insolvency practitioner Sammy Ndolo. The publication provides detailed analysis of Kenya's corporate insolvency framework more than a decade after the Insolvency Act, 2015, examining legal processes including administration, liquidation, receivership, and cross-border insolvency.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global crude prices surged past $112 per barrel driven by the rapid expansion of the Middle East conflict and mounting fears of a full-blown regional war, putting fresh pressure on Kenya's fuel costs and economy.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana residents are calling for transparency and revenue-sharing agreements to be finalized before oil production begins, seeking clarity on how much revenue will reach the county and host communities, how community shares will be managed, and what decision-making role residents will have in the resource.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prolonged drought in West Pokot County has devastated farms, dried water sources, and threatened livestock, with authorities estimating nearly 60,000 people in urgent need of food assistance. The crisis has worsened in recent months as rainfall remains far below normal, forcing pastoralists to migrate to Uganda and raising fears of widespread crop failure and livestock deaths.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Food security depends on how societies organize themselves to ensure food remains reliably available, accessible, and affordable, making it a public good central to economic stability, social cohesion, and national resilience.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems and stealing ripe cherries, with most incidents occurring on Sundays when people are at church. Farmers attribute the rise to high coffee prices and say the thieves are becoming increasingly bold.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has unveiled a comprehensive climate resilience strategy to protect vulnerable communities as the country faces emerging drought conditions and forecasts of above-normal El Niño rains later this year. The strategy includes strengthening early warning systems, improving emergency response planning, pre-positioning relief supplies, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing water resource management.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
TVET and Crown Paint Kenya have signed a memorandum to sponsor, train, and certify over 800,000 young people as professional painters with government certificates. The partnership aims to address growing demand for skilled painters and support youth self-employment and international engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group Plc published an inappropriate headline containing an ethnic slur in an article about Jean Ojiro's crowning as Miss Universe Kenya 2026; the headline was removed once flagged, and the publication has apologised to readers, Ojiro, and the Miss Universe Kenya organisation.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework Forum from July 28-30, bringing together national frameworks and regional bodies to discuss future-ready qualifications systems and launch the Qualifications and Credentials Platform, a continental database for comparing and verifying credentials across Africa.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across public schools, colleges, and special needs institutions in 30 job categories. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, and the promotions aim to reduce career stagnation and strengthen school leadership.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rally driver Maxine Mirigo Wahome has been acquitted of the murder of her late boyfriend and fellow rally driver Asad Khan after the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Justice Lillian Mutende found the evidence presented by the prosecution insufficient to sustain the charge of murder and acquitted Wahome under Section 306(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kennedy Kalombote has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital, after being found mentally fit to stand trial by three psychiatrists. The prosecution has indicated it will oppose his bail.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 26-year-old teacher in Naivasha died by suicide after losing Sh40,000 meant for a student end-of-term trip through betting, prompting the school to cancel the trip. The incident is part of a rise in suicide cases in Naivasha, with more than 50 deaths recorded since the year began, according to local officials.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Parents and students who lost funds in a Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada scholarship fraud protested in Eldoret on Tuesday, blocking the Eldoret-Nakuru highway and visiting county and anti-corruption offices to demand refunds. Affected individuals reported losing hundreds of thousands of shillings, with the issue remaining unresolved since July of the previous year.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Oyugis Law Court ordered the county government of Homa Bay to pay Richard Bonyo, a former advisor, Sh1 million after his name was erroneously included in a 2024 list of "ghost workers" by Governor Gladys Wanga's administration. Bonyo, whose contract ended in September 2022, said the inclusion damaged his reputation and affected his ability to secure employment.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A burial ceremony in Murang'a County was disrupted by an angry mob who seized the coffin of James Mathu Wangui, a man who died by hanging, and torched two homes in nearby villages. The mob, believed to have travelled from Nyeri County's Mukurweini Sub-county, targeted residents suspected of involvement in events preceding the man's death, which police believe was suicide.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kwale Court ruling on a 20-year sentence for defilement highlights that grooming minors by adults in positions of trust, including relatives and family friends, is an offence under the Sexual Offences Act. The article's headline indicates that nine of ten defilement cases in the Coast region involve close relatives or neighbours.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists and health experts say hepatitis B has remained a silent epidemic in Kenya because many people living with it remain undiagnosed, citing stigma, inadequate diagnostic capacity, low public awareness and chronic underfunding as barriers. Hepatitis B and C are the biggest public health concern because they are transmitted similarly to HIV, including from mother to child, through unprotected sex and exposure to infected blood.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and extradition of a nurse working in the United States to face contempt of court charges after his ex-wife accused him of disregarding orders to support his three-year-old daughter. The court had directed the accused to pay 20,000 Kenyan shillings per month for the child's needs.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two suspects were arrested in Uganda after allegedly killing a boda boda rider and stealing his motorcycle in Bujumba, Busia County, before fleeing across the border. They also allegedly attacked another boda boda rider in Uganda, and will face charges in both countries.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Njoro Sub-County conducted raids on eight households in Segutiet-Ndarugu village, arresting a 39-year-old woman in possession of 20 litres of kangara and destroying brewing equipment and illegal lotto machines.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court has acquitted rally driver Maxine Wahome of murdering her late boyfriend Assad Khan, finding that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, donating 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and Ainabkoi Constituencies in Uasin Gishu County, Teso South Constituency in Busia County, and Cherangany Constituency in Trans Nzoia County.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Kalombotole, accused of murdering a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital, has been charged after psychiatrists from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital determined he was mentally fit to stand trial. He pleaded not guilty to the murder charge of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni, which allegedly occurred on or about February 6 and 7, 2025, at Ward 7B of the hospital.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and National Police intensified enforcement operations on Tuesday, arresting several pedestrians at Nairobi's General Motors footbridge for crossing busy roads at undesignated points instead of using designated footbridges. The authority warned that crossing roads at undesignated areas is illegal and endangers lives, with the latest arrests following 35 pedestrian arrests at Buruburu Interchange the previous day.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer, Corporal Bosibori, was found dead inside a radio communication room at Kisii Central Police Station on Tuesday morning with what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The discovery has prompted police investigations and renewed concern over the mental well-being of law enforcement officers.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kennedy Kalombotole has pleaded not guilty to murdering Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital in February 2025, after the High Court ruled he is mentally fit to stand trial based on a panel of psychiatrists' assessment.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that changes to the university funding model are underway to fully fund all students who qualify for higher education. Meanwhile, students applying for funding through the existing system continue to face technical difficulties accessing KUCCPS and HELB portals, with some unable to revise their course choices.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five security personnel—four from the Special Operations Group and one National Police Reservist—were killed when their vehicle struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a main supply route in Arabia, Mandera County. No group has claimed immediate responsibility, though the region has a history of attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ibrahim Hussein Hassan was convicted by Kahawa Law Courts on seven terrorism-related charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, after the ODPP proved he was a member of the outlawed Al-Shabaab terrorist group. The charges included membership in a terrorist group, collection of information connected with terrorism, and possession of articles linked to terrorist acts.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has arrested and arraigned 90 suspected members of organised criminal gangs over the past two weeks in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal networks in Kenya's Coast region. The suspects have been presented before various courts to face charges linked to organised criminal activities, with officers continuing deployments in crime hotspots to deter criminal activity.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a collision in the Riting area of West Pokot County on Tuesday, injuring at least 13 people. The Kenya Red Cross Society deployed emergency response teams and evacuated six males and seven females to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, also providing psychosocial support to affected pupils and staff.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
American hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper toured the Nairobi National Museum's exhibition on the Mau Mau movement and urged Kenyans to embrace their country's historic role in the uprising against British colonialism, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about Kenya's history and African liberation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane, a former Real Madrid manager who led the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, had been waiting for the opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Up Against Hell won the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 East Africa regional finals and will compete in the continental Grand Finals in Abuja, Nigeria, on September 5–6 for a US$30,000 prize pool and Africa's slot at the CODM World Championship.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Edmund Serem won gold in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with teammates Simon Koech taking silver and Leonard Bett claiming bronze. Kenya captured all three medals and extended its streak to ten consecutive Commonwealth titles.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France with the goal of winning the 2030 World Cup, mirroring his success as a player when he helped France win the 1998 World Cup at home. AFP Sport reviews key moments from Zidane's illustrious playing career, including his international debut at age 22 when he scored twice against the Czech Republic and his pivotal role in France's 1998 World Cup victory.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso claimed a winning start on Tuesday, defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick late in the game. The match was played with many of Chelsea's senior players absent, with the side coming from behind three times.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, though a source at the German club said negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. Diomande, under contract until 2030, has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, and scored 12 goals with eight assists in the Bundesliga this season.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's junior national polo team, comprising four young players selected from the Rift Valley/Swinburn Cups Championships, will face Zambia in the Schools International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil from Friday to Sunday, with test matches on Friday and Saturday preceding the main match on Sunday.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City's midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery to address discomfort and will enter a short rehabilitation period. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who won the World Cup with Spain earlier this month, has faced fitness issues since a serious knee injury almost two years ago.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced that Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract, committing him to the club until 2031 with an optional additional year. The 24-year-old, who arrived from RB Leipzig for £77 million in 2023 and has made 122 appearances, was previously linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two volleyball games begin Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the national throne vacant following the elimination of defending champions Cheptil Senior School. Malava Boys Seniors School, 2023 runner-up seeking to reclaim their 2018 title, faces competition from 2023 national winners Ruthimitu Senior School and North Eastern champions Furaha Mixed Senior School.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Diana Wanza claimed Kenya's second medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a silver in the women's 10,000 metres, finishing behind Australia's Rose Davies. Reigning world champion Lilian Odira secured her place in the 800m semi-finals.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won gold in the men's 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a new Games record time of 9.83 seconds. Australia's Lachlan Kennedy took silver and Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi claimed bronze.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Rabat, the widest winning margin in the 16-team event. Zambia topped Group C with three points.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Edmund Serem won Kenya's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning the men's 3,000m steeplechase in 8:18.23, with compatriots Simon Koech taking silver and Leonard Bett bronze in an all-Kenyan podium sweep.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave and confirmed Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season, dismissing speculation linking both wingers with moves away from the club.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Starlets captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the national women's team despite their 4-0 defeat to Morocco in their opening Group A match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nabwire believes Kenya can turn things around in remaining fixtures against Senegal and Algeria.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old NBA superstar LeBron James has signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, with managing owner Josh Harris expressing enthusiasm about the team's championship prospects. James agreed to a two-year deal worth $8 million, aiming to help the franchise pursue its first NBA title since 1983.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto congratulated Kenya's men's 3,000m steeplechase team after they won gold, silver, and bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Edmund Serem taking gold in 8:18.23, Simon Kiprop Koech silver in 8:18.59, and Leonard Kipkemoi Bett bronze in 8:21.63.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awour says Kenya will correct their mistakes and fight for a win against Senegal after their 4-0 opening defeat to Morocco at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite struggling in the first half.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending Commonwealth 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala faces one of the toughest fields of his career on Tuesday in Glasgow, including Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi (world-leading 9.84 seconds) and world champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica, as he bids to become the first Kenyan to successfully defend the title.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After Kenya's 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening WAFCON Group A match, former captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the team, saying they can still turn things around in remaining matches against Senegal and Algeria.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Road to SomaBay Kenya Series held a qualifying event at Eldoret Club where golfers from the North Rift region competed in a Stableford tournament for places in the grand finale. Nathan Tororei won the event with an impressive score.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champion Wyclife Kinyamal, reigning African champion Kelvin Kimtai Loti, and Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei all qualified for the men's 800m semi-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Kinyamal aiming for a historic third consecutive title.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Under-20 champion Nancy Jepng'etich is preparing to represent Kenya at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon (August 5–9), where she will compete in the 800m alongside Marion Jepchumba as Kenya seeks to retain the women's title won by Sarah Moraa in 2024.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka won a unanimous 5-0 decision over Tanzania's Yusuf Lucasi Changalawa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to reach the Men's 80kg quarter-finals, where a victory over Australian Paul Trainor will secure him at least a bronze medal.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Homeboyz have signed striker Ibrahim Joshua and defender Charles Momanyi from Tusker, and Geoffrey Ochieng (formerly Gor Mahia assistant captain) as the club seeks to improve on their sixth-place finish from the previous season.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World 800m champion Lilian Odira has qualified for the semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and says she is aiming to win a medal, using the event as preparation for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest in September 2026.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 16th Kenya Medical Training College National Sports Championship opened at Kitui Teachers Training College, running July 29–31. The event draws approximately 2,200 student athletes and 400 staff members from 92 KMTC campuses across eight regional zones.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United have released 14 players as the club restructures its squad in preparation for the 2026/27 season, with hopes of competing in the Kenyan Premier League. The club awaits a Sports Disputes Tribunal ruling on a case challenging the FKF promotion process, which will determine whether they join the top flight.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fishermen and residents in Kilifi County claim that salvage operations on a cargo vessel grounded four months ago have caused marine pollution, killing marine animals and damaging coastal ecosystems. The Kikambala Beach Management Unit chairman questioned whether the salvage operator is licensed and qualified.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme announced that in 10 years it has restored 2,765 hectares of the Kaptagat forest ecosystem, a critical water tower in the North Rift covering 4,000 hectares, and planted over two million trees. The initiative also provides livelihood improvements including high-value crops and controlled grazing licenses to address poverty, identified as a key driver of forest degradation.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Investigators have detected a potential toxic substance in samples from elephants that died in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary findings from the University of Nairobi identified as a suspected toxin. KWS is conducting further quantitative tests to determine the substance's concentration and whether it caused the deaths, while investigating environmental factors and water sources.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Wildlife Service has begun an investigation into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near Amboseli National Park, with tissue samples sent to laboratories to determine whether disease, poisoning, or another factor was responsible. Officials say this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in the region.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The article examines how a proposed trans-Saharan gas pipeline could influence regional integration and security across West Africa, drawing parallels to past infrastructure projects like the West African Gas Pipeline that enhanced energy security and cooperation among ECOWAS members.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 22-year-old from Equatorial Guinea says Russian recruiters deceived him into fighting in Ukraine, forcing him to sign unread documents under threat, confiscating his passport, and deploying him to the front after minimal training. He has since escaped with help from his country's diplomatic efforts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Myanmar's military-backed parliament passed the "Anti-Online Scam Bill" on Tuesday, authorising capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres. The law also includes sentences of 10 years to life in prison for violence, torture, unlawful arrest, and detention used to force online scam work, with death penalty imposed if such offences result in death.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump to seek US support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts remain stalled more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Turkana of northern Kenya and the Dassanech of Ethiopia's South Omo Zone, long rivals over cattle and grazing land, are now cooperating as climate change—prolonged drought on the Kenyan side and flooding from Ethiopia's River Omo on the other—forces both communities to prioritize survival over conflict.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Shots were fired early Monday at the US consulate in Toronto, striking the building's facade, but no one was injured, Canadian police said. It is the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global international financing for HIV in developing countries fell by 18 percent in 2025, the largest decline in decades, according to UNAIDS. The United States and European nations including France, Germany and the UK have dramatically slashed foreign aid contributions.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the Iran war began in late February, with the war expected to dominate discussions despite public disagreements between the two leaders.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's government told South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying the violence was straining diplomatic ties and raising questions about government complicity. President Tinubu ordered the meeting to address what Nigeria described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting African migrants in South Africa.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the smuggling of the company's AI chips to China. The man was detained after investigators raided his home and workplace on July 24 and is suspected of offences including falsification of business documents.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Rwanda should not enter into political dialogue with the FDLR militia, characterizing Congo's call for such talks as a tactical distraction from its obligation to neutralize the group. The writer contends that Congo's presentation of the militia's "voluntary surrender" is a calculated move to undermine the Washington peace process.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto characterizes opposition movements as existential threats to Kenya to deflect from what is actually a personal political threat to his reelection bid, conflating his interests with the state's.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's conviction for the murder of university student Sharon Otieno represents a significant moment in Kenya's criminal justice history, breaking a pattern where the politically connected evade accountability. However, the author contends that imprisonment alone does not constitute complete justice, and that the criminal system should go beyond punishment to include rehabilitation and restitution.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's opposition has repeatedly betrayed reform promises through deals with the establishment, and that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi movement represent a necessary democratic disruption that younger leaders should pursue without deference to seniority.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Albert Einstein's 1921 Nobel Prize–winning work on theoretical physics and relativity produced the equation E=mc², which established that matter and energy are interconvertible and laid the foundation for both nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that tax advocacy practitioners should prioritize explaining to individuals and companies what taxes to pay, why, and where; how to remain compliant with the law; and who is accountable for tax collection and use, to build trust with taxpayers.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that peaceful elections are essential for Kenya's economic wellbeing, as election-related unrest disrupts businesses, supply chains, and livelihoods—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the economy.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →