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July 2026
25 JulCapital News
… She questioned why products moving between neighbouring East African countries continue to face lengthy regulatory hurdles despite regional integration efforts. “Even if you moved a product from Uganda to Kenya, it has to go through regulation. …
Food Science expert urges Africa to dismantle innovation regulatory barriers to unlock bioeconomy potential
25 JulThe Standard
… When Frederick John Dealtry Lugard travelled through what is now Kenya in 1890 on his way to Uganda, and when Sir Arthur Hardinge became the first Commissioner of the East Africa Protectorate in 1895, the British encountered closely knit societies that proved difficult to penetra …
From divide-and-rule to woke: Fear politics faces new voters
25 JulThe Standard
… Kenya is actually a very unique case whenever there is a discussion of EADB; even when you go to the corridors of the World Bank and IMF, they ask, ‘What is happening in Kenya ...?’ Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda have done it properly. …
EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears
24 JulThe Standard
… In May of 2024, I met Bauwa Alambo, who was coordinating the launch of The Odyssey of the Nubi: From Soldiers of the British Empire to Full Citizens in Uganda, a memoir written by Moses Ali. …
Meet Gen Moses Ali; the man who told Nubi commnity's story
24 JulThe Standard
… She said Kenya now has many medical specialists that have reduced the burden of patients seeking treatment abroad, adding that African countries such as Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo frequent Kenyan hospitals. …
Medics sound alarm over growing cases of heart attacks
24 JulThe Standard
… The Health CS said Kenya has established 22 Ebola isolation centres across the country and deployed two mobile laboratories in the western region to enhance surveillance, particularly along the border with Uganda, which was recently declared Ebola-free after completing 42 days wi …
India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness
23 JulCapital News
… Participants are drawn from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, Malawi, Seychelles, Mozambique, Zambia, Zanzibar and South Sudan. …
Eastern African prosecutors step up fight against crypto crime with regional training
23 JulThe Standard
… The refinery will enable Kenya to refine crude oil locally and supply refined products to neighbouring countries, including Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DRC, thereby strengthening regional energy security and supporting economic integration and trad …
Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis
23 JulThe Standard
… Rwanda recorded a share of 67.7 per cent, Ethiopia 67.9 per cent, Tanzania 73 per cent and Uganda 73.6 per cent. …
Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows
22 JulCapital News
… n committed to advancing conservation models that safeguard wildlife while supporting sustainable livelihoods for communities living alongside nature.” Before joining MKWC, Aruho spent more than a decade as Senior Wildlife Veterinarian and Head of Species Programmes at the Uganda …
Robert Aruho appointed to chair global antelope conservation body

Sport

Kenya's Sports Ministry directs FKF to prepare Harambee Stars for AFCON 2027

The News

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.

5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

Kenya's Sports Ministry directs FKF to prepare Harambee Stars for AFCON 2027
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.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
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 →
Two arrested in Uganda for murder, theft of motorcycles
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.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

FKF Premier League clubs demand governance reforms and independence
The FKF Premier League risks falling behind regional rivals unless governance reforms restore professionalism, transparency and commercial growth, according to Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure. FKF and Premier League clubs have agreed to pursue governance reforms while allowing the 2026/27 season to proceed as scheduled.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Secretary Matiang'i meets US diplomat Burns
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i held talks with Susan M. Burns, the United States' top diplomat in Kenya, to discuss Kenya's development priorities and issues affecting the country. The meeting comes as Matiang'i steps up engagements with political, diplomatic and community leaders amid speculation over a possible 2027 presidential bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
DRC Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases amid spread northward
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 2,994 confirmed cases with 97 new infections and 62 deaths reported in a single day, mostly in Ituri Province. The virus is spreading northward toward South Sudan, raising concerns about potential spread closer to Kenya through cross-border movement.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mudavadi advances Kenya agenda at AU executive council meeting
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council (scheduled for July 28–29, 2026), where he will campaign for Kenya's candidates: Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the International Criminal Court.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somali opposition leaders urge inclusive political settlement before AUSSOM transition
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

Ruto pledges peaceful 2027 elections, warns against political violence
President William Ruto has vowed that Kenya will hold peaceful 2027 elections despite intensifying campaign activity, warning that his government will not tolerate political violence, intimidation, or destruction of property disguised as protests, while affirming that all political leaders will be free to campaign and present their agendas to voters.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda VP calls for Kenya-Uganda unity and cross-border cooperation
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo, speaking at a church consecration in Busia County, praised the deepening ties between Kenya and Uganda, saying the two neighbors share geography, history, culture and blood, and should use their relationship as a model for East African integration and regional cooperation.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Archbishop Ole Sapit urges restraint ahead of 2027 election campaign
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called on political leaders and citizens to exercise restraint as 2027 election campaigns gather momentum, warning that reckless rhetoric could ignite conflict and reminding Kenyans they have "no spare country."
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Olara Otunnu becomes seventh UN Secretary-General candidate
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. Otunnu previously served as UN special representative for children and armed conflict from 1997 to 2005 under Kofi Annan.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General
Uganda has nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General, a position to be filled as current Secretary-General António Guterres' term ends December 31. Otunnu has more than four decades of experience in international diplomacy and previously served as the UN's first Under-Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 1998 to 2005.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Olara Otunnu joins UN Secretary-General race
Uganda's 75-year-old Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has become the seventh candidate in the race to lead the United Nations, replacing outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 31.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Olara Otunnu becomes seventh UN Secretary-General candidate
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has joined the race to lead the United Nations, bringing the field to seven candidates competing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto pledges peaceful 2027 elections amid rising political tensions
President William Ruto assured Kenyans that the country will remain peaceful during the 2027 General Election campaigns, saying the government will not allow violence, criminal gangs, or destruction of property to undermine national stability. His remarks come as political temperatures rise with both the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition coalitions intensifying grassroots mobilization.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda VP praises Kenya-Uganda partnership, regional integration
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the growing partnership between Kenya and Uganda, describing the two as nations united by history, culture and family ties, and urging East African states to deepen regional integration for shared prosperity. She noted that communities along the Kenya-Uganda border share common languages, customs and family relationships, with groups such as the Samia, Iteso, Bagisu, Maasai and Turkana living and interacting across both countries.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Thirteen East African researchers complete innovation bootcamp
Thirteen young scientists from East Africa completed a 10-day entrepreneurship bootcamp organized by BioInnovate Africa at icipe in Nairobi, with ventures aimed at tackling challenges in agriculture, food security, public health and green manufacturing. Between seven and ten of the most promising projects are expected to receive seed funding and mentorship.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
KPA wins eight awards at Kisumu National Show
Kenya Ports Authority won eight first-place trophies at the Kisumu National Show for contributions to transport, logistics and international trade. The Port of Kisumu has recorded 144 vessel calls this year and strengthened its position as a regional logistics hub on Lake Victoria.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Professor urges Africa to streamline bioeconomy regulatory barriers
Food scientist Professor Ruth Oniang'o has called on African governments to overhaul regulatory systems that she says delay commercialization of bioeconomy innovations and deny the continent jobs and investment. She warned that burdensome regulatory frameworks force innovators to spend years navigating approval processes that should take only a fraction of the time.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Fear-based politics loses ground among Kenya's new voters
An opinion piece argues that traditional fear-based and ethnic identity politics, historically used by Kenyan politicians to mobilize support by creating threats and divisions, faces a challenge from new voters who demand ideas and development over divisive messaging.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
EADB Kenya operations questioned over potential Sh6.6b loss
Questions have emerged over the East African Development Bank's Kenya operations amid reports of potential loss of about Sh6.6 billion if no action is taken, with stakeholders noting no dividend payouts have been made in years. Stakeholders appearing before Parliament's Finance Committee raised constitutional, governance, and accountability concerns about the proposed East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Uganda's deputy PM Moses Ali documented Nubi community's history
General Moses Ali, Uganda's second deputy prime minister who died last Saturday, authored a memoir titled "The Odyssey of the Nubi: From Soldiers of the British Empire to Full Citizens in Uganda" documenting the Nubi community's role in Uganda's modern state and their contribution to Yoweri Museveni's liberation war in the 1980s.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cardiologists warn of rising heart failure cases in Kenya
Experts at Kenya's Cardiac Society annual congress say heart failure is emerging as a major cardiovascular health challenge driven by high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle factors, and call for intensified public education and greater investment in cardiovascular research and medicine access.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
India donates 4.5 tonnes medical supplies for Kenya Ebola preparedness
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

Eastern African prosecutors train on crypto crime investigation
Prosecutors from 13 Eastern African countries are attending a five-day training in Nairobi organized by the Eastern African Association of Prosecutors to strengthen investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorism financing.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Dangote Lamu refinery strengthens regional energy security
An opinion piece argues that the Lamu Refinery—now in implementation with government commitments fulfilled and financing secured—is a strategic investment that will strengthen regional energy security, unlock the LAPSSET Corridor, and position Kenya as East Africa's gateway for energy, trade and manufacturing.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cost of healthy diet doubles as 44m Kenyans cannot afford it
Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet—a rise of 9.6 million since 2017—as the daily cost climbed from Sh331 to Sh582 per person, according to a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report. Workers' purchasing power has fallen by up to 12 per cent over five years due to statutory deductions and rising taxes.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Kenya's Robert Aruho appointed chair of global antelope conservation body
Wildlife veterinarian Robert Aruho, Conservation Lead at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, has been appointed Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Antelope Specialist Group for 2026–2030, leading an international network responsible for guiding antelope protection and recovery across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →