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Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    It is the entire digital life of the person, or the institution, that installed it.Nairobi.

    When President's website falls, you should be worried
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Police Service (NPS) stakeholders’ engagement meeting at the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) discussion on the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU) on June 4, 2026.

    2,500 officers set to join Nairobi Metropolitan police unit
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Postbank Women’s Volleyball team partnered with FinCredit to unveil their 2026/2027 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women’s National League official kits at Two River Mall in Nairobi on July 24, 2026.

    Postbank Women Volleyball unveil new play kit
  5. The Standard

    could reach him because he was engaged on the frontline. “He has to serve his entire contract before we release him,” read the WhatsApp post that Gathoni received from the man. “That was in January. “In early February Gathoni received a letter from the Russian embassy in Nairobi

    Dead or alive? Mystery deepens over Kenyan feared dead in Ukraine as state says he is alive
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua during an interview at his Karen residence in Nairobi on July 22, 2026.

    Gachagua blames Ruto for BATUK's relocation to Tanzania
  7. The Standard

    The Starlets edged Tunisia 1-0 on aggregate in the opening qualification round before producing a commanding performance against The Gambia in the final round.After recovering from an early setback to register a 3-1 victory at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium in the first leg, Ke

    Harambee Starlets eye a win against hosts Morocco in WAFCON opener
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 25 — President William Ruto has announced that the Government will this month begin paying medical insurance for all the 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

    Govt to insure 107,000 Community Health Promoters under SHA this month
  9. Citizen Digital

    Ruto, Sakaja launch SHA cover for 7,820 Nairobi Community Health Promoters By Citizen Reporter July 25, 2026 03:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto and Nairobi Govern

    Ruto, Sakaja launch SHA cover for 7,820 Nairobi Community Health Promoters
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul, 25 — Thirteen young scientists from across East Africa have completed an intensive 10-day entrepreneurship boot camp, transforming laboratory research into investor-ready businesses aimed at tackling some of the region’s biggest challenges in agriculture, foo

    13 East African researchers complete BioInnovate Bootcamp, eye seed funding for innovative ventures
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 25 — President William Ruto has mounted his strongest defence yet of the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA), declaring that the new healthcare system is performing “ten times more” than the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), even as it cont

    Ruto defends SHA, says it is ‘ten times better’ than NHIF

Today

  1. Nation Media Group Uganda resumes operations after government authorization

    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.

    5 hours ago · Capital News

  2. President Ruto returns procurement bill citing investment risks

    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.

    5 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Government unveils climate resilience plan ahead of drought and El Niño

    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.

    5 hours ago · Capital News

  4. NMG Uganda resumes operations after month-long shutdown

    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.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  5. Maraga warns government inadequately prepared for El Niño rains

    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.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  6. KNH murder suspect declared fit to stand trial, pleads not guilty

    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.

    7 hours ago · Capital News

  7. IEBC seeks Commission Secretary/CEO; applications due August 11

    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.

    8 hours ago · Capital News

  8. High Court petition demands KURA disclose Ngong-Naivasha flyover records

    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.

    8 hours ago · Capital News

  9. Senate summons Tourism CS over Bomas redevelopment project

    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.

    8 hours ago · Capital News

  10. Kenyan U-20 800m champion aims for world title in Oregon

    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.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  11. KCB urges women to formalize businesses for financing access

    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.

    9 hours ago · Capital News

  12. Chance the Rapper visits Nairobi museum, celebrates Mau Mau movement

    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.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  13. Shollei warns political violence, sexism deter women from candidacy

    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.

    10 hours ago · Capital News

  14. KNH murder suspect charged after mental fitness determination

    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.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  15. NTSA arrests pedestrians crossing at undesignated road points

    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.

    12 hours ago · Capital News

  16. DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate and probation officer

    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.

    12 hours ago · Capital News

  17. Ruto reaffirms pledge of full government university funding

    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.

    12 hours ago · Capital News

  18. National Assembly resumes sittings after recess, political heat rises

    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.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

  19. Woman politician details challenges female candidates face on campaign trail

    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.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  20. Nairobi County Assembly approves 49.27B shilling budget

    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.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  21. EAC targets 2031 single currency, boosts gold reserves

    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.

    20 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Armed robbers raid Kayole salon, steal from women's group

    Two gunmen stormed a hair salon in Saika estate, Kayole, on Sunday afternoon during a Queen's Women Chama meeting, making off with Ksh.50,000 and a mobile phone in a daylight armed robbery.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Agriculture stakeholders urge swift implementation of agroecology strategy

    Agriculture stakeholders have called for urgent implementation of Kenya's National Agroecology Strategy for Food Systems Transformation to build resilient food systems, restore degraded soils, and help farmers adapt to climate change. The resolutions were adopted at the 3rd National Agroecology Symposium Kenya, held in Nairobi.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Pauline Njoroge defends Sifuna's Western Kenya housing critique

    Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Pauline Njoroge has defended Senator Edwin Sifuna's criticism of the Affordable Housing Programme in Western Kenya, arguing his reference to chickens was a metaphor for tailoring development projects to regional social, economic and cultural realities, not a literal rejection of the government's housing agenda.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Stakeholders urge swift implementation of Kenya's agroecology strategy

    Agriculture stakeholders from government, civil society, research, and farming sectors have called for urgent implementation of Kenya's National Agroecology Strategy for Food Systems Transformation to build resilient food systems, restore degraded soils, and help farmers adapt to climate change.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  5. IEBC holds nationwide forums on 2027 campaign finance rules

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched public participation forums across the country to gather input on draft election campaign financing regulations and proposed spending limits for candidates and political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  6. KPA women's basketball team defeats Safe Spaces 80-49

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Safe Spaces 80-49 in a Kenya National Basketball Premier League match at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. Head coach Samuel Ocholla praised the team's composure and preparation, saying the players approached the encounter with the right mentality and the side continues its "one game at a time" approach.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  7. Chief Justice Koome unveils five justice sector reform instruments

    Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled five justice sector reform instruments aimed at accelerating digital transformation, strengthening responses to sexual and gender-based violence, and enhancing access to justice through greater institutional coordination. Speaking at the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice meeting in Mombasa, Koome said the reforms are designed to build a justice system that is fair, efficient, accessible and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  8. COFEK petitions court to suspend Sh8-per-km highway tolls

    The Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a court petition seeking to suspend the government's proposed Sh8-per-kilometre toll charges on the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways, arguing the charges would burden motorists already facing high fuel prices and other costs. The government has urged the court to dismiss the petition, contending that a parallel case on the same matter is already underway.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  9. KPC Foundation graduates 20 community fire marshals in Mukuru Viwandani

    The KPC Foundation, in partnership with the Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas, has graduated 20 community members from Mukuru Viwandani after completing Advanced Firefighting Levels I and II training. The initiative aims to boost emergency response capacity and reduce the impact of fires in the informal settlement, building on training already provided to 165 community members.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

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