Senior leaders in President William Ruto's government have engaged in bitter exchanges that expose the Kenya Kwanza coalition's internal divisions, with Cabinet Secretaries continuing to trade criticism.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senior leaders in President William Ruto's government have engaged in bitter exchanges that expose the Kenya Kwanza coalition's internal divisions, with Cabinet Secretaries continuing to trade criticism.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's self-imposed 45-day political isolation, nearing its July 31st deadline, has consolidated Mt Kenya regional support and enabled talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, but has not resolved disagreement among opposition principals over naming a united flagbearer for 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Kenya's Gen Z uprising transformed the country's political landscape, a new poll reveals that the nation's young voters overwhelmingly believe the country and its economy are heading in the wrong direction.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto acknowledged during a church service in Amagoro, Busia County, that securing another five-year mandate in 2027 will not come easily and will require a determined political fight.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, despite being President Ruto's Principal Assistant and UDA Deputy Party leader, faces a serious challenge to his position amid reports that his Intergovernmental Coordination docket has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four years before its 2030 deadline, Kenya's ambitious development framework has seen fewer than 30 per cent of its flagship projects meet their targets, reflecting a significant leadership vacuum in implementation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that goonism is a systemic issue driven by economics rather than random occurrence, noting it intensifies during protests and elections and citing historical examples like KANU youth wingers, raising questions about who funds and directs such groups.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bitter exchanges by senior leaders in President William Ruto's government have exposed the Kenya Kwanza coalition's tensions as Cabinet Secretaries continue exchanging barbs.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's self-imposed political isolation has consolidated Mt Kenya regional support and enabled talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, but opposition principals have not yet agreed on a formula for naming a united flagbearer ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the conclave's July 31st deadline approaching.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Kenya's Gen Z uprising, a new poll reveals that the nation's young voters overwhelmingly believe the country and its economy are heading in the wrong direction, signaling a warning ahead of the next general election.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, senior members of the Linda Mwananchi team, have been moved from powerful Senate committee positions as part of the broad-based government's reconstitution, which observers say may weaken parliamentary oversight.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto conceded during a church service in Amagoro, Busia County, that securing a second term in 2027 will not come easily and will require a determined political fight, marking one of his clearest acknowledgements that his re-election bid may not be as straightforward as previously projected.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, President Ruto's Principal Assistant, faces challenges to his position as he has been stripped of the Intergovernmental Coordination docket, which has been handed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, with his future appearing uncertain amid coalition discussions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have been criticized by Senators for failing to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to address concerns from residents of Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, who claim an influential individual is sending goons to evict them from legally acquired land.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for Nairobi County was approved by the County Assembly for the 2026/27 financial year, representing an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the previous year. The budget prioritizes health, education, infrastructure, and environmental management, with major allocations for road construction, sub-county offices, and health facilities.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Act into law, raising questions about the rationale given Kenya's minimal domestic gold production and comparisons to the historic Goldenberg scandal.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former Igembe North NG-CDF Fund Manager and two former constituency officials over an alleged Sh4.8 million misappropriation of public funds meant to electrify six project sites during the 2014/2015 financial year. According to EACC, the funds were transferred into project bank accounts and withdrawn the same day by account signatories.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign over remarks comparing the Kikuyu community to hyenas, which she termed hate speech and an embarrassment to the UDA party. Karanja urged President Ruto to act and called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to take action against the CS.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has opened investigations into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and eight other public figures over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement. Questions persist about whether the NCIC has become an effective watchdog or an institution better known for issuing warnings than pursuing enforcement action.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has issued new rules requiring aircraft landing at Wilson Airport to maintain higher altitudes when passing Bomas of Kenya, with planes from the Bomas side now staying above 6,600 feet at Monastery checkpoint and above 6,300 feet when crossing the Bomas International Convention Centre.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a University and the Commission for University Education are being sued over Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's academic papers, with the university accused of failing to scrutinise his past before issuing him a PhD.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before Milimani High Court to answer contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary nearly eight months after a December 2025 judgment ordering him to do so. His lawyer told the court that Sakaja had appointed Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarded his nomination to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Finance Committee said it will require East African Development Bank directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before it to explain the bank's operations and required disbursements. The committee Chairman Kuria Kimani said the Committee must ensure the proposed amendment bill does not breach the Constitution and that EADB, if undertaking banking transactions, should be subject to Central Bank of Kenya supervision.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called for accelerated digital transformation across public institutions, saying technology is critical to sealing corruption loopholes, improving transparency and strengthening accountability. The EACC CEO said digital systems should become central to justice sector operations to improve detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is prepared to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite voting for his impeachment, arguing that opposition efforts to unseat President William Ruto take priority. Sifuna stated the Linda Mwananchi movement will collaborate with anyone committed to upholding the Constitution, the rule of law, and removing Ruto from office.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing the wishes of his constituents to leave the ruling UDA party. He said he will seek re-election on the DCP ticket in 2027.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament from Kenya and officials from the U.S. Congress have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding bilateral relations with focus on trade, education, youth empowerment and democratic governance. Kenyan lawmakers called for increased market access for locally produced goods in the United States and urged support for timely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, which will provide counties with an additional Sh72.26 billion for health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and critical infrastructure during the 2026/27 financial year. The funding comprises Sh16.46 billion from the National Government, Sh53.82 billion from development partner loans and grants, and revenue from court fines and mineral royalties.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term after a referendum. Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, is constitutionally required to step down at the end of his second five-year term in 2028, but has suggested he would accept a third term if people wanted him to.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Accounts Committee is examining the Auditor-General's report on the State Department for Energy's accounts.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is ready to run for president in 2027 if the Linda Mwananchi movement's supporters want him to, stressing the decision will be made through consultations with the people.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's public debt has reached Sh12.82 trillion, with loan repayments consuming 71 per cent of government revenue and leaving just 29 per cent for salaries, public services and development projects, according to Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o. She warned Parliament that the mounting debt burden has severely constrained fiscal space and the country must continue borrowing to stay afloat.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Council on the Administration of Justice has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election, following IEBC briefings on the electoral roadmap. The committee, chaired by the IEBC Chairperson, will focus on enhancing justice-sector readiness and inter-agency collaboration throughout the electoral cycle.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing Sh4.8 million allocated for six rural electrification projects in Igembe North Constituency. The funds, intended for transformer procurement and installation under the NG-CDF during 2014/15, were withdrawn on the same day they were disbursed with no transformers procured or installed.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor says he will reintroduce a Bill seeking to make National Youth Service training mandatory for all Form Four graduates before proceeding to university, college or employment, arguing the programme would instill discipline, patriotism and practical skills.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen failed to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to answer questions about alleged intimidation and land grabbing at Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, drawing sharp criticism from senators.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua announced the move after hosting Badilisha and members of the Nyandarua County Assembly, who have committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets in the 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been removed as chairperson of the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee after members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence, citing his failure to consult colleagues and unilateral decision-making on committee affairs.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi from powerful Senate committee positions amid tensions within the party over Sifuna's criticism of ODM's cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Sifuna will be moved from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee to the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga warned politicians and individuals fuelling political tensions and goonism that they will face the full force of the law ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the NCAJ Conference in Mombasa, Ingonga said his office is working with the DCI and NCIC to prosecute those found responsible for inflammatory rhetoric and disruption of political gatherings.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh.4.8 million meant for purchasing and installing electricity transformers under the NG-CDF in Igembe North Constituency. The funds were allocated for six transformers during the 2014/2015 financial year, with each project allocated Ksh.800,000.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, along with the entire Nyandarua County Assembly leadership. Gachagua said the group has committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets and will participate in the party's nomination exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with a court order to appoint a substantive Nairobi County Secretary by forwarding the name of Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly for vetting and approval. Sakaja said his first nominee was rejected, prompting the formation of a new selection committee that recommended Waikenda.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party welcomed defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee in Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County, including parliamentary aspirant Abdi Dahib and several MCA aspirants, as the party expands ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to reverse his impeachment, citing new evidence and a recent East African Court of Justice ruling. He maintains that a 2022 High Court ruling allowing him to vie for office has never been overturned and that he remains eligible to contest any political seat in the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with court orders on appointing a substantive County Secretary, having nominated Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly after a fresh recruitment process following the rejection of an initial nominee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bingo Technologies has unveiled the Bingo E2, an AI-powered electric vehicle designed for Africa's ride-hailing industry, featuring a dual-battery system with combined range of up to 440 kilometres. The company launched in Kenya citing the country's supportive electric mobility policies, high fuel prices, and thriving ride-hailing sector.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Bank Kenya has signed a $100 million financing facility with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to expand credit access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Under the agreement, 35 per cent of the facility will be directed toward women and youth-led enterprises, while 30 per cent will finance eligible green investments.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Industry leaders at the inaugural New Pour Summit 2026 called for Africa's beverage sector to overcome barriers in financing, regulation and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. The summit, organised by Drinkabl Africa, brought together executives, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss solutions for the continent's fastest-evolving beverage industry.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan food processor's stalled Uganda export opportunity illustrates that regional trade success depends first on reliable products, disciplined record-keeping, and operational systems within the business itself—not on regional trade agreements. Kenya's digital infrastructure already enables SMEs to meet these standards through mobile payments, electronic invoicing, customs systems, and digital logistics tools.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's over 250 licensed digital credit providers have grown to a loan book exceeding microfinance banks' portfolios, with around eight million Kenyans using their phones for credit. Digital lenders assess borrowers on real-time behavioural signals and transaction patterns rather than historical documents, a method the article argues proves more effective than traditional credit committee approaches.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mwalimu National DT Sacco released its first independent sustainability report after establishing a sustainability department, with plans to plant five million trees by 2035 and reduce its 2025 operational carbon footprint of 759.67 tonnes.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines whether petrol and diesel engine owners should remove the thermostat, weighing the claimed pros and cons of running without the inexpensive device.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
An artificial intelligence-powered platform aims to unify advertising campaign management across multiple channels—including programmatic advertising, conversational commerce, digital out-of-home, connected television, and social media—into a single dashboard, helping advertisers and agencies coordinate campaigns and monitor performance in real time across digital and physical channels.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA announced plans to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a semi-private subsidiary that will control its World Cup and other competitions business operations, while retaining a majority share itself.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics East Africa is launching an integrated digital classroom solution combining tablets, smart boards and device management software, targeting public and private schools, universities, and technical institutions as Kenya expands the Competency-Based Curriculum.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for greater investment in grassroots women-led enterprises across Africa, urging governments, financial institutions and development partners to expand access to capital, markets and skills. She highlighted initiatives such as table banking, financial literacy programmes and the Joyful Women Organization as examples of targeted support that can transform livelihoods and build resilient communities.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Bank Kenya has obtained a US$100 million financing facility from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to increase lending to micro, small and medium enterprises, with 35 per cent allocated to women- and youth-led businesses and 30 per cent supporting green investments.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026, a three-day exhibition scheduled for August 20-22 featuring more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries in agriculture, food processing, packaging and manufacturing. The event is organised by Dubai-based MXM Exhibitors in partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Association and the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power reported a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya region, and parts of the Central Rift, with technical teams deployed to restore supply; the utility did not disclose the cause or provide a restoration timeline.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation has announced plans to phase out legacy 2G and 3G mobile networks, with a nationwide deadline of June 30, 2027 to switch off 3G services. The move aims to accelerate the country's transition to faster 4G and 5G connectivity, freeing up spectrum and improving service quality for digital services including mobile banking and e-health.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi's mining operations over alleged non-compliance with mining laws, including unresolved issues with mineral beneficiation strategies, royalty payments, export reporting, Community Development Agreements, employment plans, and environmental compliance.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, citing the company's failure to meet multiple compliance issues under the Mining Act, including lack of mineral beneficiation strategy, outstanding royalty obligations, poor Community Development Agreement implementation, and inadequate employment planning for Kenyan citizens.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties have signed an MoU to jointly establish a regional waste recycling plant in Tharaka Nithi that will process organic agricultural waste into fertiliser, clean energy and other value-added products, addressing poor waste management in Kenya's agricultural sector.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Isiolo are transitioning from charcoal production to goat herding, which is improving their economic circumstances and livelihoods in the region.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 100 mechanics from the North Rift gathered in Eldoret for the second annual Mechanics Wellness Day, where their role in keeping tractors, harvesters and other farm machinery operational was recognized as critical to Kenya's agricultural value chain.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi will host the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026 on August 20–22, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries to showcase innovations, build partnerships, and explore markets across East Africa. Organizers say the expo aims to accelerate technology transfer, attract investment, and strengthen Kenya's position as a regional hub for agribusiness, food processing, and manufacturing.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The government has banned sugar imports by local milling companies, with Agriculture PS Kiprono Rono stating Kenya now produces enough sugar to meet domestic demand. Rono said monthly production has increased from about 40,000 metric tonnes to more than 80,000 metric tonnes, and the move aims to protect local farmers and reduce reliance on imported sugar.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Oyugis Law Court has ordered the Homa Bay county government to pay former advisor Richard Bonyo Sh1 million for defamation after his name was erroneously included in a 2024 list of "ghost workers" to be removed from the payroll. Bonyo's contract had ended in September 2022, but the county's May 2024 audit by Price Waterhouse Coopers included his name, which he said damaged his reputation and prevented him from securing employment.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on mistreatment of contract nurses at Mathari hospital, including a case of a nurse who completed her shift while in labour before giving birth.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan court has ruled that Samuel Charo, who converted from Christianity to Islam in 2003 before his death, should be buried according to Islamic rites, rejecting his Christian father's claim that Charo was mentally unfit to convert. The father had argued his son was mentally disturbed since 2020 and remained a Christian, but the court found that Charo's wishes to be buried as a Muslim should be honored.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
An explainer on co-parenting after separation clarifies that ex-partners are not legally required to pay for the other's living expenses, though child support obligations remain separate.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
One person died and seven others are critically injured after two school buses collided near Turkwel Dam in West Pokot County. The buses, carrying pupils and teachers from Nandi County on an educational trip, had a combined total of 101 passengers according to Kenya Red Cross.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
AAR Insurance has urged the insurance industry to redesign health insurance products to better protect people with chronic illnesses, noting that many Kenyans continue to face substantial medical bills despite having cover. The company says Kenyans spend Sh150 billion annually out of pocket on healthcare, exposing families to financial hardship particularly for long-term illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
As Western donors cut budgets and USAID scales back, Kenyan civil society is drawing on Adeso's decade-long advocacy for direct funding to local organisations rather than through international intermediaries, with this approach now central to how remaining donor money reaches Global South civil society groups.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has directed administrators nationwide to intensify efforts against drug traffickers, warning they exploit young people and threaten Kenya's future workforce. He instructed County Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs and Village Elders to strengthen coordination with security agencies and local communities to curb drug trafficking, criminal gangs and violent extremism.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders at the National Conference on the State of Homelessness and Street-Connectedness in Nairobi challenged the government's official figure of about 18,000 homeless people, estimating between 300,000 and 500,000 people could be homeless or street-connected in Kenya. They called for urgent national action, noting that a 2019 national census estimated about 46,000 street-connected people before the official figure later dropped to 18,000.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in Nairobi's Upper Hill area on Wednesday morning. The DCI has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances and bring those responsible to justice.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba told the 17th Inter-University Council for East Africa Annual Conference in Nairobi that universities must move beyond producing graduates to become engines of innovation and enterprise, strengthening partnerships with industry to transform research into practical solutions that drive economic growth and regional development.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
A power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya and parts of the Central Rift left large parts of the country without electricity on Wednesday evening. Kenya Power deployed technical teams to restore supply but did not immediately disclose the cause or timeline for restoration.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to be the cornerstone of the Kenya-UK health partnership, arguing that universal health coverage depends on a highly skilled healthcare workforce. Since its 2021 establishment, the Kenya-UK Health Alliance has attracted more than £116 million in research and capacity-building investments and trained over 280 Kenyan nurses to international standards.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Undugu Society of Kenya has called for urgent national action to address homelessness, describing it as a constitutional, governance and social justice crisis requiring a fundamental shift in Kenya's approach to housing and inclusion. Stakeholders warn the true scale of homelessness is significantly higher than official government data, with estimates suggesting the number could reach 500,000 when broader categories of housing insecurity are considered.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 14-year-old Grade Six pupil in Busia County died after being severely beaten by his father, allegedly over the boy's refusal to collect grass thatch. The boy sustained serious head injuries and was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Victims of Finland and Canada scholarships fraud held demonstrations in Eldoret, threatening weekly protests until their funds are refunded, after a court acquitted senator Jackson Mandago and two others in the case. The victims say they submitted substantial evidence including bank slips, account details, and admission letters.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have launched investigations after a female officer was found dead inside Kisii Central Police Station in what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The officer had reported for duty on Monday and requested permission to use the washroom before locking herself in an unused communications office, where she was later discovered by colleagues.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 30-year-old police constable, Dennis Kibet Cheruiyot, was found dead in his residential quarters within the Presidential Escort Unit in Juja Sub-County, Kiambu County, in an apparent act of self-harm early Wednesday. Senior police commanders recovered a service firearm at the scene, preliminary findings indicate a single shot was fired, and a three-page note detailing personal struggles was discovered near the officer; the body has been transferred to KUTRRH mortuary pending post-mortem examination.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Viral footage shows a group of youth performing high-risk bicycle stunts, including wheelies without safety gear, along a busy dual-carriageway in Nairobi, sparking outrage among motorists, pedestrians, and road safety advocates over the reckless behavior endangering cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harriette Chiggai, Presidential Advisor on Women's Rights, told the Women Achievers Africa Conference that economic hardship and career demands should not excuse parental neglect, and stressed the importance of both mothers and fathers being intentionally present in raising their children.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The World Health Organization has approved updated treatment guidelines for visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis that introduce an oral drug alongside injections, reducing treatment duration and eliminating a drug associated with severe side effects. Kenya is preparing to adopt the new regimen, which for kala-azar patients cuts injections from 34 over 17 days to 14 days, and for PKDL patients reduces treatment from 60–90 days of injections to a 14-day hospital stay followed by oral medication at home.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has begun a probe into the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso in Nairobi's Upper Hill area on Tuesday morning. Homicide detectives and forensic experts are pursuing leads and investigating persons of interest as they work to establish the circumstances of the killing and identify those responsible.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said people photographed sleeping outside Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital are relatives waiting for loved ones, not abandoned patients. The images had sparked public outrage on social media over welfare concerns.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for Kenya and the UK to prioritize education, research and skills development in their healthcare partnership, emphasizing that well-trained healthcare professionals are essential for universal health coverage. The Kenya-UK Health Alliance, launched in 2021, has attracted over £116 million in research and training investments and enabled more than 280 Kenyan nurses to qualify.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Baringo County are pursuing a man accused of sexually abusing and impregnating his teenage daughter in Kitibei Village. The alleged abuse has forced the girl out of school and left her mother homeless and fearing for her life.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Kenya Airways pilot Kelvin Theuri Wachira, 33, who died from severe head injuries after an altercation at the Nairobi West Prison Mess in Lang'ata on July 19 and was later found unconscious near the facility entrance.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, director of the Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health, was shot dead during her morning commute in Nairobi in what detectives suspect was a targeted attack. Witnesses described a coordinated ambush involving a parked Toyota Prado and assailants on a motorcycle who fired twice at close range before fleeing.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Christian Foundation Fellowship Church in Kangaru, Embu County, destroying the old sanctuary building used for offices and Sunday school classrooms while congregants attended a lunchtime prayer service. No injuries were reported, though property of unknown value was destroyed and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects accused of beating and burning three men to death in Machakos town during a May 31, 2026 mob justice incident have been remanded at Machakos GK Prison for 30 days while a probation report is prepared to determine bail eligibility.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization has released updated treatment recommendations for visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in East Africa and South-East Asia, based on clinical trials including those conducted at Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital in Kenya.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched Samsung Digital Classroom, an integrated education solution combining Knox for Classrooms, Samsung Tablets and Samsung Interactive Boards to support Kenya's digital learning agenda. The company said the launch responds to schools' shift toward solutions that improve classroom engagement and measurable learning outcomes under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Internal Security PS, speaking at a requiem mass in Mombasa, urged young Kenyans to embrace education and leadership opportunities, saying their decisions today will shape their future, and highlighted the late student leader Elvis 'Beast' Otieno as an example of commitment to service and nation-building.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The international cleft charity Smile Train concluded the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference 2026 in Goa, India, bringing together healthcare professionals from Africa and India to strengthen collaboration in the treatment of cleft lip and palate through clinical expertise sharing and healthcare system strengthening.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students across the country will compete for a Ksh.2.5 million prize pot at this year's Kenya Music Festival nationals, to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, after Equity Bank provided the funds for categories it sponsors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi was a 12-day cultural programme held between July 15 and 26 at Heltz House, bringing together artists, listeners, creators, fashion enthusiasts, food lovers and storytellers to explore the connections between music and everyday life in the city.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Upper Hill, the current national rugby 15s champions, are competing in the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games beginning Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, aiming to excel in rugby sevens with a squad featuring Grade 10 learners including national Under-16 players.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Edmun Serem won gold in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with compatriots Simon Koech Kiprop taking silver and Leonard Bett bronze, delivering Kenya's first gold medal of the Games. The country's athletics contingent is expected to add more medals, including in the women's 3,000m steeplechase anchored by world champion Faith Cherotich.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Robert Okaka defeated Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe by unanimous points decision in the round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing Kenya's first boxing victory and advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega High School's football team, known as Green Commandos, are returning to the KSSSA National Term Two Games after eight years away, aiming to add a record-extending 15th national football title. The Western Region champions will compete starting Sunday at Mpesa Academy in Thika.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya beat Zimbabwe 6-2.5 in a six-goal international polo match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Kenya scoring three quick goals in the opening chukka and maintaining their lead throughout the match.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored as rank outsiders Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3–2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Malawi, ranked 153rd globally and competing for the first time, upset Nigeria, ranked 36th and winners of 10 of 13 previous tournaments.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 on Tuesday in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, the widest winning margin so far in the tournament.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA said Tuesday it would retain majority control of a new subsidiary (FIFA Forward Enterprise) while selling minority stakes to long-term investors to raise $4.2 billion, plans that CONCACAF and UEFA have criticised as crossing a line that football's governing institutions should not cross.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
EU sports chief Glenn Micallef on Wednesday criticized FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its competitions by creating a semi-private subsidiary, warning of "relentless commercialisation" and potential conflicts of interest when FIFA's regulatory powers become aligned with private investors' financial interests.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup, with a September 19 deadline for sign-up. The proposal, which would see FIFA set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, has sparked backlash from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation, with some describing it as "pure bribery."
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 National Sevens Circuit continues at Dala Sevens in Kisumu this weekend, with defending champions KCB leading the Division One standings on 22 points, followed by Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar with 19 points. KCB and Kabras Sugar face competition in their respective pools as teams vie for circuit points.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Western Region silver medalists Cardinal Otunga Girls High School, Bungoma County champions, are confident for their second straight appearance at the KSSSA National Term Two Games 3x3 basketball championships starting next week at Mpesa Academy in Thika.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Mary's School Yala, the Nyanza Region football boys' champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 KSSSA National Games in Thika next month after completing a regional campaign without a loss. Yala won the regional final 1-0 over Kisumu Boys after previous champions Agai High School were eliminated at the county stage for fielding ineligible players.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng remained positive after his team's 48-42 defeat to Stanbic Shields in the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, praising the players' resilience and second-half comeback despite costly mistakes deciding the match.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's Football Association said it was "deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance" after FIFA announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions through a commercial subsidiary. UEFA and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also objected to the proposals, with Burnham stating that "football does not belong to investors."
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
St Mary's School Yala, Nyanza Region football champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games next month in Thika after completing an unbeaten regional campaign with a 1-0 final victory over Kisumu Boys.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Ports Authority beat Moischers 104-64 in a Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League match, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the team is still a work in progress with many aspects to improve.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Temwa scored twice and Tabitha once in one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan side Tusker seek their first points at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after a 2-0 opening loss to Al Hilal, facing hosts Rayon Sports in Group C on Wednesday in Kigali.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CONCACAF followed UEFA in criticising FIFA's plans to sell a minority stake in its competitions, including the World Cup, through a semi-private subsidiary. FIFA said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise but hoped to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority, non-controlling interests to selected long-term investors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 National Sevens Circuit's second leg, the Dala Sevens, takes place August 1–2 at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, with Tusker injecting Ksh.1.5 million and hosting the official after-parties on both days.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marion Jepchumba, 18, is competing at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon (August 5–9) before joining the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on an athletics scholarship. She recently switched from 400m to 800m and aims to represent Kenya at the 2028 Olympic Games.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala finished sixth in the Commonwealth Games 100m semifinal in Glasgow, blaming wet conditions for disrupting his performance and preventing him from defending his title. Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won gold in a Commonwealth Games record of 9.83 seconds.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards CEO Ronald Namai expressed confidence the club will end its long wait for a Kenya Premier League title next season after finishing second in 2025/26, six points behind champions Gor Mahia. The club has signed several players including Taddeo Lwanga, Robinson Musungu, and Eric Naaman Balecho ahead of the campaign.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julius Yego, Kenya's former world champion javelin thrower and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, is preparing for his final Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow, where he won his first gold medal in 2014 and became the first Kenyan to win the men's javelin title at the Games.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at Second Reading, seeking to amend the Sports Act with a legal framework to define, investigate and punish match-fixing and sports competition manipulation. If enacted, the bill will grant regulatory bodies investigative powers and introduce penalties including up to one year imprisonment and fines up to KSh1 million for offenders.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, saying his time with the national team is over following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Norway. He played only 37 minutes across two matches and scored one penalty.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team will play Senegal on Thursday at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, seeking to bounce back after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening Group A fixture. Head coach Beldine Odemba said she has been working on the players' mental strength and confidence for the challenge.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup, with a September 19 deadline. The proposal has drawn criticism from UEFA and other bodies over commercializing major football events.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruthimitu Secondary School won the Nairobi regional volleyball championship and will compete for another Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national title when the Term Two Games begin August 2 at the M-PESA Academy in Thika. Head coach Gideon Njine says the 2023 champions will go all out for the title and warns rivals against underrating them.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season, citing the potential of the current squad as a reason to continue playing this year.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifteen elephants in the Amboseli National Park ecosystem died from cyanide poisoning after ingesting pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service. The deaths have raised concerns among conservationists, local leaders, and wildlife authorities about the impact of farming activities on wildlife in the region.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forty elephants that strayed from Tsavo East National Park into Makueni County have been found and contained on KARLO land in Kibwezi. The Kenya Wildlife Service assured residents of safety and reaffirmed commitment to peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that South Africa's xenophobic violence, which has driven close to 30,000 people including tens of Kenyans to be deported as of May 2026, stems from economic inequality and broken post-apartheid promises, undermining the spirit of Ubuntu-inspired regional cooperation.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
German authorities recovered a video from the phone of suspected attacker Abdul Ballout, 21, in which he claims responsibility for the weekend assault at Berlin's Pride festival in Tiergarten park on behalf of the Islamic State. As of Tuesday, one person had died and 29 others were injured in the attack; police shot and killed Ballout shortly after.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th Biennial Conference of the East African Paleontological and Paleoanthropological community, experts called for increased investment in training and institutional development to enable East African researchers, technicians, and students to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage in their own regions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Italy recorded 355,000 births in 2025 with a fertility rate of 1.14 children per woman—the lowest since 1945—due to economic pressures, job insecurity, and inadequate support for working mothers. The country needs a fertility rate of 2.1 to maintain a stable population without immigration.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France views illegal mining along Suriname's border with French Guiana as a critical issue and is pushing for joint action; Suriname signed but never ratified a 2021 border delineation agreement that included measures to combat illicit gold extraction.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A senior UN official told the Security Council that violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated in the past week, resulting in civilian casualties, displacement, and property damage, with Israeli settler attacks against Palestinian communities persisting at alarming levels.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Israeli military said it struck a mosque in northern Gaza it claimed was used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility, with AFP photos showing fire and smoke above displaced Gazans' tents at the Al-Muttaqin Mosque. Since a ceasefire began in October 2025, 1,207 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip as Israeli strikes continue despite the truce.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three firefighters died as Greece battled multiple forest fires on Wednesday, with two trapped by flames in their fire engine on Crete and a third found unconscious near Gytheio. Gale-force winds and fire fronts over 15 kilometres long complicated containment efforts across several islands and mainland regions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rescuers found an additional 30 people killed in a July 17 landslide that struck Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing, bringing the total death toll to 41. The landslide swept away several residential buildings at the foot of a mountain and along a riverbank.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia. Zelensky said the meeting was "good" and stressed the importance of reinvigorating the diplomatic process.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began in late February. The closed-door meeting, described by the White House as "positive and productive," lasted about an hour and a half and was dominated by discussion of the conflict, which is currently paused as Washington seeks to give negotiations a chance.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the EU to reduce its proposed 2028-2034 budget by several hundred billion euros and strengthen competitiveness, arguing that the European Commission's two-trillion-euro spending plan is too high.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee's decision to ease restrictions on Russian athletes, arguing the move was premature and violated the Olympic Charter. The IOC lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and scrapped restrictions on Russian athletes introduced over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, allowing them to compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's farms, factories, and households are scrambling for workers after more than 160,000 foreign workers left in recent weeks to escape deadly anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement, leaving crops unpicked and labour shortages widespread.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a September 2024 attack at Apalachee High School in Georgia where he shot dead two 14-year-old students and two teachers, and wounded nine others. Gray, who was 14 at the time, used a gun his father gave him as a Christmas present and pleaded guilty to the charges as an adult.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scientists have identified a newly discovered dinosaur species named Musango matusadonaensis from Zimbabwe, the fifth dinosaur identified from the country. The skeleton, excavated from Lake Kariba shores in 2018, lived about 210 million years ago during the Late Triassic and was relatively small—about 4.5 metres long and weighing around 222 kilogrammes—suggesting dinosaurs spread across distinct ecosystems in southern Africa.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuskegee University has implemented a dress code policy prohibiting students from wearing bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and pajama wear in academic buildings, dining facilities, and official university spaces for the 2026–2027 academic year. University President Dr. Mark A. Brown stated the policy aims to prepare students for professional environments after graduation, sparking debate on social media and in higher education circles.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda declared itself Ebola-free after 42 days without local transmission, but the WHO said it will monitor the country for 42 days from when the last imported case was discharged on July 16, citing Uganda's continued risk from Ebola spread in the neighbouring DRC.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump promised to "hit back hard" at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, reigniting Middle East conflict and prompting oil prices to jump five percent amid fears of supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia and the US announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes on Iraq on Wednesday that killed at least 20 members of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups, in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. The alliance reported 32 additional wounded in a preliminary toll.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of complicity in terrorism, alleging he allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services. Durov, a Russian-born tech founder holding French and UAE passports who lives outside Russia, has repeatedly clashed with Russian authorities as Moscow has sought to tighten control over the internet.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of banned imports, citing cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure and public safety. Most humanoid robots sold in the US are manufactured abroad, particularly in China.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's affordable housing initiative, like a failed development project that provided water infrastructure without understanding community needs, may be solving the wrong problem by not addressing the actual barriers to housing access.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's Ol Kalou by-election—marked by distribution of gas cylinders, mattresses, and other goods timed suspiciously before voting—follows a pattern of electoral misconduct seen across East and Southern Africa. The piece argues that such practices represent slow-motion failures in election conduct that have become recognizable across the region.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026 would subject ride-hailing platforms to closer regulatory scrutiny in response to a petition by ride-hailing drivers who argue that algorithmic pricing systems deployed by multinational technology companies disproportionately favour the platforms over transport service providers.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that reports of violence, intimidation, and use of goons during the Ol Kalou by-election and Linda Mwananchi forums in Kisii, Kisumu, and Nyahururu threaten Kenya's democratic institutions if such conduct is tolerated.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →