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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
21 hours ago · The Standard →