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Nairobi County, Police Target Road Accident Blackspots

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The Nairobi County Government and National Police Service have launched a joint crackdown on dangerous road accident blackspots, with Adams Arcade identified as the capital's highest-priority location after recording seven fatalities and 21 serious crashes. The multi-agency initiative will begin with a pilot traffic enforcement operation in Kilimani before expanding to other accident-prone areas including Valley Road near CITAM footbridge, Prestige Shopping Mall, Ole Odume Road, Jamhuri Junctions, and Railway Golf Club entrance.

4 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

Nairobi County, Police Target Road Accident Blackspots
The Nairobi County Government and National Police Service have launched a joint crackdown on dangerous road accident blackspots, with Adams Arcade identified as the capital's highest-priority location after recording seven fatalities and 21 serious crashes. The multi-agency initiative will begin with a pilot traffic enforcement operation in Kilimani before expanding to other accident-prone areas including Valley Road near CITAM footbridge, Prestige Shopping Mall, Ole Odume Road, Jamhuri Junctions, and Railway Golf Club entrance.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Hearse overturns in Kericho, killing two and injuring 26
A Mercedes-Benz hearse operated by KUPA Kenya Hearse Services overturned along the Muhoroni-Londiani Road in Kericho County early Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring at least 26 others who were accompanying the body of the late Jayden Kamau. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle in the Tunnel area, approximately seven kilometres east of Fort Ternan Police Station.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Businesswoman faces backlash over mandatory workplace prayers policy
Kenyan entrepreneur and beauty school owner Carey Priscilla sparked online outrage after an employee leaked a workplace directive mandating Friday devotions lasting 10 to 15 minutes, with non-attending staff having their lunch withheld. Priscilla defended the policy by arguing her businesses are founded on faith and prayer.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi dies
Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, the first female chancellor of the University of Nairobi who served from 2013 to 2023, has died. UoN's current Chancellor Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen praised her as a trailblazer whose leadership expanded access to higher education through scholarships and mentorship programmes.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Zenka donates computer learning center to Mathare school
Zenka Digital Limited has launched a computer learning center at Lighthouse Grace Academy in Mathare North to expand digital literacy and support the school's rollout of practical computer studies under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Bus crash kills two, injures 26 on Muhoroni-Londiani road
A hearse service bus carrying mourners lost control and rolled near Fort Ternan on Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring 26 others. The Mercedes bus, operated by Kupa Kenya Hearse Services, veered off the road at around 4:50 a.m. in the tunnel area.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's affordable housing initiative targets 277,000 units
Kenya faces an annual housing deficit of approximately 200,000 units amid rapid urbanization; an ambitious affordable housing programme targets delivering 277,000 units, with 45,000 units targeted by end of this year, leveraging government, private enterprise, and innovation to address the decades-long gap.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Hunger-strike survivors petition Supreme Court for police brutality compensation
Four men who participated in a March 3, 1992 hunger strike at Freedom Corner in Uhuru Park have asked the Supreme Court to order compensation, arguing the Court of Appeal failed to find that police had brutalized them despite the apex court's earlier finding of brutality in a related case involving Koigi wa Wamwere's mother.
16 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

Manhunt launched for man accused of impregnating teenage daughter
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.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Police investigate death of Kenya Airways pilot after incident
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.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mental health researcher shot dead in coordinated Nairobi attack
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.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Fire destroys CFF Church building in Embu during prayer service
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 →
WHO approves shorter, safer kala-azar treatment regimen for Eastern Africa
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 →
DCI launches investigation into doctor's fatal shooting in Upper Hill
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 →
Three men remanded for alleged murder of three in Machakos
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 →
Governor defends people sleeping outside Nakuru hospital
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 →
WHO recommends new treatment guidelines for kala-azar disease
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 →
CS Ogamba urges Kenya-UK focus on healthcare education and skills development
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 →
30-year-old police officer dies in apparent self-harm in Kiambu
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 →
Presidential advisor calls for active parenting despite economic pressure
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 →
Young cyclists perform dangerous wheelie stunts on Nairobi highway
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 →
Samsung launches Digital Classroom platform for Kenyan schools
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 →
Undugu Society calls homelessness a constitutional rights crisis
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 →
Busia boy dies after beating by father over grass collection
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 →
Finland scholarship scandal victims threaten weekly Eldoret protests
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 investigate death of female officer at Kisii station
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 →
Government urges youth to pursue education and leadership
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 →
Smile Train concludes Indo-Africa cleft care conference in Goa
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 →
Homa Bay court orders county to pay ex-advisor Sh1m for defamation
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 →
Mathari hospital contract nurses face mistreatment
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 →
Court orders Islamic burial for converted Muslim man despite father's wishes
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 →
Ex-partners have no legal obligation to fund upkeep after separation
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 dead, seven critical in school buses collision near Turkwel
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 →
Insurer calls for redesigned health cover for chronic disease patients
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 →
Kenyan NGOs adopt Somali advocacy to secure direct donor funding
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 →
PS Omollo orders nationwide fight against drug trafficking
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 estimate Kenya has 300,000–500,000 homeless people
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 →
Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso shot dead in Nairobi
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 →
Universities urged to strengthen industry partnerships for innovation
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 →
Widespread power outage hits Nairobi, Coast, Mt. Kenya regions
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 →
Ogamba urges education focus in Kenya-UK health partnership
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 →

Tuesday 28 July

Students face KUCCPS, HELB system glitches amid funding model review
President William Ruto announced that changes to the university funding model are underway to fully fund all students who qualify for higher education. Meanwhile, students applying for funding through the existing system continue to face technical difficulties accessing KUCCPS and HELB portals, with some unable to revise their course choices.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrest 90 suspected gang members in Coast security operation
The National Police Service has arrested and arraigned 90 suspected members of organised criminal gangs over the past two weeks in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal networks in Kenya's Coast region. The suspects have been presented before various courts to face charges linked to organised criminal activities, with officers continuing deployments in crime hotspots to deter criminal activity.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Five police officers killed in Mandera roadside bomb attack
Five security personnel—four from the Special Operations Group and one National Police Reservist—were killed when their vehicle struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a main supply route in Arabia, Mandera County. No group has claimed immediate responsibility, though the region has a history of attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Man convicted of Al-Shabaab membership and six terrorism offences
Ibrahim Hussein Hassan was convicted by Kahawa Law Courts on seven terrorism-related charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, after the ODPP proved he was a member of the outlawed Al-Shabaab terrorist group. The charges included membership in a terrorist group, collection of information connected with terrorism, and possession of articles linked to terrorist acts.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
School bus collision in West Pokot injures at least 13
Two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a collision in the Riting area of West Pokot County on Tuesday, injuring at least 13 people. The Kenya Red Cross Society deployed emergency response teams and evacuated six males and seven females to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, also providing psychosocial support to affected pupils and staff.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCI officer found dead at Kisii police station in apparent suicide
A Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer, Corporal Bosibori, was found dead inside a radio communication room at Kisii Central Police Station on Tuesday morning with what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The discovery has prompted police investigations and renewed concern over the mental well-being of law enforcement officers.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
High Court acquits rally driver Maxine Wahome of murder charge
A High Court has acquitted rally driver Maxine Wahome of murdering her late boyfriend Assad Khan, finding that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Eldoret court issues arrest warrant for US-based nurse
An Eldoret Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and extradition of a nurse working in the United States to face contempt of court charges after his ex-wife accused him of disregarding orders to support his three-year-old daughter. The court had directed the accused to pay 20,000 Kenyan shillings per month for the child's needs.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sidian Bank donates water tanks to schools in three counties
Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, donating 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and Ainabkoi Constituencies in Uasin Gishu County, Teso South Constituency in Busia County, and Cherangany Constituency in Trans Nzoia County.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru police raid illicit brew operations, arrest one suspect
Police in Njoro Sub-County conducted raids on eight households in Segutiet-Ndarugu village, arresting a 39-year-old woman in possession of 20 litres of kangara and destroying brewing equipment and illegal lotto machines.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TVET partners with Crown Paint to train 800,000 painters
TVET and Crown Paint Kenya have signed a memorandum to sponsor, train, and certify over 800,000 young people as professional painters with government certificates. The partnership aims to address growing demand for skilled painters and support youth self-employment and international engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard apologises for ethnic slur in headline
The Standard Group Plc published an inappropriate headline containing an ethnic slur in an article about Jean Ojiro's crowning as Miss Universe Kenya 2026; the headline was removed once flagged, and the publication has apologised to readers, Ojiro, and the Miss Universe Kenya organisation.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya hosts forum on African qualifications framework
Kenya will host the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework Forum from July 28-30, bringing together national frameworks and regional bodies to discuss future-ready qualifications systems and launch the Qualifications and Credentials Platform, a continental database for comparing and verifying credentials across Africa.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
TSC advertises 34,016 teacher promotion vacancies
The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across public schools, colleges, and special needs institutions in 30 job categories. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, and the promotions aim to reduce career stagnation and strengthen school leadership.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
High Court acquits rally driver Maxine Wahome of murder charge
Rally driver Maxine Mirigo Wahome has been acquitted of the murder of her late boyfriend and fellow rally driver Asad Khan after the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Justice Lillian Mutende found the evidence presented by the prosecution insufficient to sustain the charge of murder and acquitted Wahome under Section 306(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murder suspect Kalombote pleads not guilty at KNH case
Kennedy Kalombote has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital, after being found mentally fit to stand trial by three psychiatrists. The prosecution has indicated it will oppose his bail.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Teacher's suicide after losing school trip funds to betting
A 26-year-old teacher in Naivasha died by suicide after losing Sh40,000 meant for a student end-of-term trip through betting, prompting the school to cancel the trip. The incident is part of a rise in suicide cases in Naivasha, with more than 50 deaths recorded since the year began, according to local officials.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Parents and students protest over Sh1.1 billion scholarship fraud
Parents and students who lost funds in a Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada scholarship fraud protested in Eldoret on Tuesday, blocking the Eldoret-Nakuru highway and visiting county and anti-corruption offices to demand refunds. Affected individuals reported losing hundreds of thousands of shillings, with the issue remaining unresolved since July of the previous year.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Oyugis court orders Homa Bay county pay ex-employee Sh1m defamation
Oyugis Law Court ordered the county government of Homa Bay to pay Richard Bonyo, a former advisor, Sh1 million after his name was erroneously included in a 2024 list of "ghost workers" by Governor Gladys Wanga's administration. Bonyo, whose contract ended in September 2022, said the inclusion damaged his reputation and affected his ability to secure employment.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mob disrupts Murang'a burial, burns homes in suspected vigilante action
A burial ceremony in Murang'a County was disrupted by an angry mob who seized the coffin of James Mathu Wangui, a man who died by hanging, and torched two homes in nearby villages. The mob, believed to have travelled from Nyeri County's Mukurweini Sub-county, targeted residents suspected of involvement in events preceding the man's death, which police believe was suicide.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Majority of Coast defilement cases involve relatives, neighbours
A Kwale Court ruling on a 20-year sentence for defilement highlights that grooming minors by adults in positions of trust, including relatives and family friends, is an offence under the Sexual Offences Act. The article's headline indicates that nine of ten defilement cases in the Coast region involve close relatives or neighbours.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health experts warn hepatitis B remains silent epidemic in Kenya
Scientists and health experts say hepatitis B has remained a silent epidemic in Kenya because many people living with it remain undiagnosed, citing stigma, inadequate diagnostic capacity, low public awareness and chronic underfunding as barriers. Hepatitis B and C are the biggest public health concern because they are transmitted similarly to HIV, including from mother to child, through unprotected sex and exposure to infected blood.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

Murdoch University golf tournament offers scholarships for Kenyan students
Murdoch University hosted a golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club to promote academic partnerships and expand higher education opportunities for Kenyan students in Australia, attracting golfers, education stakeholders, diplomats and corporate leaders.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kenya seeks local vaccine and medicine production with UK
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services called for sustainable partnerships with the United Kingdom to strengthen health systems, citing five years of collaboration that has delivered specialized healthcare, cancer services, workforce development, and research gains including PET-CT imaging capacity, endoscopy services, and oncology training.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation and technology sector
Women engineers have been challenged to take a leading role in designing innovative solutions and positioning themselves at the forefront of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, smart cities, and robotics during the Second Women Engineers Summit in Nakuru.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
NTSA arrests 35 pedestrians for not using Buruburu footbridge
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) arrested 35 pedestrians at Buruburu Interchange for failing to use a designated footbridge while crossing roads, which the Authority says obstructs traffic flow and endangers lives. The enforcement operation is part of a broader crackdown on unsafe pedestrian behaviour across Nairobi conducted jointly by NTSA, the National Police Service, and Nairobi City County.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cardiologist explains heart disease causes and warning signs
Heart disease is one of the world's biggest killers, with heavy burden in low- and middle-income countries including Kenya due to reduced access to preventive care and late diagnosis. Dr. Mohamed Jeilan, an interventional cardiologist, outlines warning signs including chest discomfort, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, irregular heartbeat, back pain, nausea, and dizziness.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Funeral director faces sentencing for lying about burials
Robert Bush, 48, a funeral director in Hull, will be sentenced after admitting 67 offences including 30 counts of preventing lawful and decent burial. The bodies of 35 people, including Peter Moody, 65, were discovered at his funeral home in March 2024, with Peter's daughter saying the ordeal has "crucified" her.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Two men sentenced to death for violent boda boda robbery
Two men have been sentenced to death by Wajir Law Courts after being convicted of violently robbing a local boda boda rider in November 2025. Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Malesi found the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta University appoints Prof. John Okumu as Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University has appointed Prof. John Okumu as its seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective July 27, 2026, succeeding Prof. Paul Wainaina. Okumu pledged to provide visionary, inclusive and transformative leadership and strengthen the university's position as Kenya's premier institution.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Prof. John Okumu appointed Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor
Professor John Okumu has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, effective immediately, following a competitive recruitment process by the Public Service Commission where he was the top-ranked candidate. He previously served as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for one decade and in various Senior Management positions at the University.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight suspects freed in Kisumu church July clash case
A Kisumu magistrate's court released eight suspects arrested during a violent clash at Kisumu ACK church on July 12, 2026, after the prosecution failed to prefer charges against them. The clash occurred when two groups collided during a service attended by the Linda Mwananchi team.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI arrests two after seizing 110kg cannabis on highway
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Anti-Narcotics Unit intercepted a vehicle on the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway and arrested two suspected drug traffickers after a chase, recovering 110 kilograms of cannabis worth an estimated Sh3.3 million.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Taiwanese man arrested with heroin at Kenya-Tanzania border
A 29-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested at the Isebania One Stop Border Post in Migori County after a police sniffer dog detected twenty-six heroin capsules weighing approximately 18.26 grams concealed in his luggage as he attempted to enter from Tanzania.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Fisherman killed in Migori over gambling dispute
A fisherman identified as James was allegedly hacked to death by Tanzanian national Semeni Rongeri in Migori County following a dispute over a card game payout from several days prior. The suspect was also attacked by a mob and injured before police rescued him.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sakaja warns against illegal tree cutting across Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has issued a warning to government agencies, contractors and private developers against indiscriminate tree cutting in the city, stating no individual or institution is permitted to remove trees without county approval. He has convened a meeting with key government agencies this week to develop a coordinated strategy for protecting the city's tree cover.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teenage mothers face isolation and social burden alone
The Standard profiles Alphine Ouma, a Form Three student from Nairobi's Umoja estate whose life changed after a positive pregnancy test, illustrating the struggles teenage mothers carry without adequate support.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists challenge outdated understanding of dementia
Dementia is often viewed as an inevitable part of aging, but scientists say this understanding is increasingly outdated.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru County to build Sh120m emergency centre in Naivasha
Nakuru County plans to establish a modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha with Sh120 million in funding, equipped with fire engines and ambulances to respond faster to fires, drownings, and floods. The initiative follows recent fire incidents and drowning deaths in and around Lake Naivasha.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Does garlic really protect heart health in Kenya?
Garlic is a familiar ingredient in many Kenyan kitchens and has built a reputation as a natural remedy for various health problems, but the article examines the scientific evidence behind claims that it protects heart health.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Brain resilience matters more than chronological age
Research shows that chronological age reveals little about how well the brain ages, with people of the same age maintaining vastly different levels of cognitive function. Brain resilience—the ability to continue functioning well despite age-related changes, illness, or adversity—explains these differences better than age alone, and foundations for brain health are laid across a lifetime through health, education, living conditions, and access to care.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rural clinic awaits diagnostic machine to serve thousands
The Gongo Resource Centre in Gem Sub County, Siaya County, is waiting for diagnostic equipment that would enable it to serve thousands of residents in the rural area. The centre currently lacks the resources to provide comprehensive healthcare, leaving the community dependent on distant facilities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya tackles stigma surrounding neurological disorder diagnoses
People with neurological conditions in Kenya often face social stigma, misconceptions, and labels that compound the medical challenge itself. The country is working to change public perception of these disorders.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Teen pregnancy disrupts education, future prospects in Kenya
A Form Three student in Nairobi discovers she is pregnant, shifting her focus from schoolwork and examinations to navigating the challenges of early motherhood and its impact on her educational trajectory and future aspirations.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Unsafe tattoos and piercings risk hepatitis infections
World Hepatitis Day highlights risks of tattoos and piercings performed with improperly sterilized equipment, which can expose individuals to Hepatitis B and C—viral infections that attack the liver and are often called "silent infections" because they can damage the organ for years without obvious symptoms.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Self-care as foundation of Kenya's healthcare system expansion
Self-care—the ability of individuals and communities to maintain health, prevent disease, and manage illness—should be recognized as the "first mile of healthcare" in Kenya's universal health coverage agenda, not as a substitute for professional care but as an integrated part of a more preventive and accessible health system.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Woman aids disabled persons amid banditry in Kerio Valley
Joan Chemtai Bwambok runs a humanitarian assistance programme in the banditry-prone Kerio Valley, where persons with disabilities are often left behind and most disadvantaged during raids when other residents flee for their lives.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's CBE system opens Arts and Sports Science pathway for learners
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) system's pioneer cohort is shifting Kenya's education narrative away from narrow academic excellence toward professionalizing and monetizing talent in sports and the arts, treating these pursuits as legitimate sciences rather than extracurricular activities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
High Court convicts three men in 2018 businessman murder case
The High Court in Mombasa has convicted Eddlied Mandi Jilani, Charo Karisa, and Makonde Ruwa of murdering businessman Isaac Kassim Jiraw by strangling him with a belt and pouring acid on his body in March 2018; the killing arose from a fraudulent scheme in which the first accused obtained over Sh1.9 million from Jiraw after promising to secure him a chief officer position in Kilifi county government.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Government commits to inclusive education for learners with disabilities
The Public Service Principal Secretary reaffirmed the government's commitment to inclusive education and equal access for learners with disabilities, while calling on parents, teachers and stakeholders to support special needs education despite ongoing challenges including discrimination and stigma.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County Commissioner calls youth away from drugs, alcohol
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma Omar has called on young people to refrain from alcoholism and drug abuse, while urging churches to intensify efforts against sexual and gender-based violence. The appeal was made during the flagging off of a peace walk organised by the Evangelical Women Alliance, which brought together female clergy to promote peace and moral values in the county.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Court orders release of eight suspects in Kisumu church violence
A Kisumu court has released eight suspects linked to violence that erupted at St Stephen's ACK Cathedral on July 12, 2026, after ruling there was insufficient evidence to hold them. The magistrate closed the case after the prosecution confirmed investigations were complete, and the defence team argued the suspects had been unlawfully detained.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rarieda MP disburses Sh46 million NG-CDF funds to schools and students
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Naivasha shallow well water declared unfit for consumption
The Department of Public Health has declared water from shallow wells in Kihoto estate, Naivasha, unfit for human consumption after rising Lake Naivasha flooded pit latrines and nearby wells, contaminating the water supply. The department has advised residents near the lake to relocate ahead of expected El Niño rains, though no disease outbreak has been reported so far despite water levels rising and flooding over 50 percent of the estate.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
KNUT threatens exam boycott over delayed invigilator payments
The Kenya Union of Teachers has raised alarm over delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for supervising and invigilating national exams, and says teachers may boycott the forthcoming National Examinations at the end of this year. The government has allocated Ksh.1.5 billion to settle pending dues, but allowances remain delayed pending verifications on the KNEC system.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

Children in Busia face lengthy delays seeking justice in abuse cases
Citizen TV investigation finds that children in Busia County seeking justice for defilement face cases stretching from months into years, with some delayed over five years by repeated adjournments, missing files, and intimidation claims, leaving families feeling twice betrayed.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court rules health facility liable for botched tooth extraction
A High Court judgment found a Community Oral Health Officer and health facility liable for negligence in a botched wisdom tooth extraction that left a patient with a fractured jaw, severed muscles and nerves, and prolonged disability; the court upheld an award of KSh605,200 in damages and reignited debate over patient safety and illegal dental practice.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight arrested in Eldoret for suspected counterfeit fertiliser
Police in Eldoret arrested eight suspects in connection with impounded counterfeit fertiliser. Officers recovered 500 bags at Moiben, 4,000 bags at Kabenes, and 74 bags at Ziwa Machine, with samples sent for testing.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bishop Vitalis Ekuru enthroned as Katakwa's fourth Anglican leader
President Ruto and Uganda's Vice President Alupo attended the consecration and enthronement of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Katakwa in Busia County on Sunday. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit presided over the ceremony and urged the new bishop toward servant leadership, doctrine, and unity.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCI arrests three suspects, seizes counterfeit fertilizer in Uasin Gishu
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested three suspects and recovered approximately 3,500 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer in a crackdown in Uasin Gishu County's Soy Sub-County. The recovered consignment is being held as evidence while investigators determine its origin and distribution channels.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Teachers threaten exam boycott over unpaid allowances
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anzauni clan installs first official chief after 60 years
The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief on October 3, 2026, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. The clan, with an estimated 400,000 members across multiple regions in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, says the installation restores its cultural identity and traditional leadership after operating without a recognized chief since independence.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Rising household debt strains Kenyan families amid cost-of-living pressures
Kenyan households face eroded spending power as energy, rent, transport, food, and healthcare costs rise while incomes remain static, driving reliance on digital lending platforms. While 59 per cent of Kenyans are saving through banks and informal groups, one in five households report their cost of living has risen by more than 20 per cent over the last six months.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Legal battle over unpaid death-in-service benefits for civil servants
A legal dispute has emerged over decades of missing insurance payouts for deceased civil servants' families. The case involves death-in-service benefits that were expected to support orphaned children of government workers.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Al-Shabaab attack damages Safaricom mast in Garissa
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Abakaile Village in Dadaab, Garissa County on Saturday night, opening fire on a Safaricom telecommunications mast before fleeing. No injuries were reported, though initial confusion led to reports of a missing teacher who was later accounted for.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno murder trial judgment delivered at High Court
Justice Cecilia Gathua delivered judgment in the murder trial of Sharon Otieno on July 23, 2026, nearly eight years after the killing. The trial involved former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former Personal Assistant Michael Juma Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero, a former clerical officer with the County Government of Migori.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer in Kenyan girls
Cervical cancer kills roughly 3,591 women annually in Kenya, though modern medicine can prevent it through HPV vaccination. The article explains how persistent high-risk HPV infection causes cervical cancer and argues vaccination is essential for girls to prevent future disease.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Naivasha water vendors report surge in donkey theft and slaughter
Water vendors in Naivasha say more than 20 donkeys have been stolen in the last three months, with most slaughtered for meat; the theft has deprived residents who rely on donkeys for water delivery of their livelihood. The Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company has also reconnected supply to Kayole estate after repairs to two broken pumps.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murder suspect in three Kiambu killings arrested and held
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of three men—Kennedy Mambo, John Kamau, and Cyrus Muchiri—who were found dead at Muthithi Estate in Kiambu Town on July 21, 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect allegedly killed the three men at a construction site after being dismissed from his job as caretaker over theft allegations.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Prison warder murdered in Bomet; love triangle suspected
Police in Bomet County are investigating the murder of prison warder Abigael Chepkemoi, whose body was found in her house in Sotik town on Friday. Preliminary investigations suggest the killing may have been linked to a suspected love triangle, though detectives are still establishing exact circumstances and identifying those responsible.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government to insure 107,000 Community Health Promoters under SHA
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto, Sakaja launch SHA coverage for 7,820 Nairobi community health promoters
President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja on Saturday launched Social Health Authority medical cover for 7,820 Community Health Promoters in Nairobi, making them the first group of community health workers in the country to receive comprehensive SHA coverage, and presented a cheque to facilitate their registration and premium payments.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TSC to advertise 34,000 teacher promotions, confirm 20,000 JSS tutors
The Teachers Service Commission will advertise more than 34,000 teacher promotion vacancies next week while transitioning 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya's education sector.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCI arrests fake recruitment agency director in Qatar job scam
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested George Waweru Ngendo, director of Geovany Agencies Limited, after investigations into allegations that the company obtained money from job seekers through false promises of overseas employment in Qatar. A victim claimed to have paid Sh110,000 after being promised a job opportunity that never materialised.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
Embu preacher's road crash prophecy sparks boda boda rider confrontation
An Apostle in Riamaciri Village, Embu County publicly warned of a fatal road accident that would claim three lives, angering boda boda riders who accused him of spreading fear and causing panic. The riders confronted the preacher, but other villagers intervened to protect him and allow him to continue his message.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police detain driver after Grade Two pupil run over by school bus
A driver at St. Joseph's Nurturing Academy in Kuria West has been detained at Mabera Police Station after a Grade Two pupil was run over and killed when the driver started the vehicle as the child was alighting from the school bus. The boy's family claims the death resulted from negligence, as no teacher or driver assistant was present to ensure the child was safely dropped off, and is calling for investigation and accountability.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Okoth Obado's murder conviction
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, with the family's lawyer describing the judgment as a landmark decision after an eight-year search for justice.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Court orders law firm to pay secretary Sh5.4 million for dismissal
A court has ordered Ogola Okello and Company Advocates to pay former secretary Lilian Jebitok Sh5.4 million for constructive dismissal following an assault by lawyer Collins Odhiambo in 2017.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police struggle to book unidentified body at Kiambu mortuary
Police from Limuru faced difficulties on Friday morning while attempting to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary in Kiambu County. After spending more than nine hours searching for a facility willing to admit the body, they encountered refusals from Tigoni mortuary and Nairobi City Mortuary before the body was eventually accepted at Tigoni following a confrontation with hospital management.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
22-year-old sentenced to seven years for stealing father's timber
A 22-year-old man in Kilifi has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing his father's timber worth Sh30,000.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Okoth Obado convicted in 2018 Rongo student Sharon Otieno murder
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, describing the judgment as the culmination of an eight-year search for justice. The family's lawyer thanked the court for the landmark decision, saying the family had endured years of emotional pain and numerous delays before the case was concluded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kidney transplant patients criticize SHA funding and drug shortage policies
Kidney transplant recipients have accused the Social Health Authority of enforcing benefit rules that put lives at risk, citing restrictive funding policies and chronic drug shortages that are undermining Kenya's organ transplant programme.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Knut withdraws 59 teachers from Isiolo schools over security
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Isiolo branch has withdrawn 59 teachers from schools in Oldonyiro sub county, citing security concerns and frequent attacks on teachers. The union reported recent incidents including a teacher attacked by armed people with clubs last week and a deputy principal shot dead in March.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya faces challenge in building public trust on Ebola response
As the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreads across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya's greatest challenge may not be the virus itself, but convincing the public to trust the country's outbreak response.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Protest brutality victims claim exclusion from compensation process
Victims of alleged State abductions during the 2024 Gen Z protests have filed a court case, alleging that despite President William Ruto's compensation process led by Prof Makau Mutua's panel, they have not been contacted or received payment.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
14 presidential staff quarantined after Congo Ebola exposure
President William Ruto's advance team of 14 members who travelled to Congo-Brazzaville are under mandatory 21-day quarantine after returning to Kenya following Ebola concerns. Ruto's planned trip to Congo has been shelved due to Ebola fears.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Digital self-exploitation linked to youth substance abuse crisis
An opinion piece argues that monetization of intimacy on platforms like OnlyFans, driven by economic desperation among young people, creates a direct pathway to substance abuse and addiction. The author cites research showing nearly 30 per cent of female sex workers in Nairobi struggle with drug use.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto orders SHA enrollment and new kits for community health promoters
President Ruto directed that all Community Health Promoters receive new screening kits and smartphones within 90 days, and announced enrollment in the Social Health Authority with Sh390 million allocated, with counties to contribute half the amount.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto's university funding model faces same crisis as predecessor
President Ruto's Student-Centred Funding Model, introduced in September 2023 to address underfunding at public universities, is now facing chronic funding deficits as billions of shillings for scholarships, loans, and capitation remain unfunded. The government is preparing another overhaul of university financing after successive funding formulas have all been underfunded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Woman, two daughters buried in Kathiani after alleged murder
A 28-year-old woman, her unborn baby, and her eight-year-old daughter were buried in Kathiani Sub-County in a solemn ceremony after being allegedly murdered by the woman's husband. The burial was further marked by the absence of the woman's four-year-old daughter, whose remains have not been fully recovered.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno's parents speak after Obado conviction
The parents of slain university student Sharon Otieno said they have forgiven their daughter's killers after Justice Cecilia Githua convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his aides Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo. Sharon's mother, Melida Auma, told The Standard that the case has drained the family economically and emotionally over eight years, with court expenses preventing other development projects.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
14 Ruto advance team members quarantined after Congo trip
Fourteen members of President William Ruto's advance team who travelled to Congo-Brazzaville are under a mandatory 21-day quarantine after returning to Kenya following concerns about Ebola exposure.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Ibado Charity opens elderly care centre in Isiolo
Mama Ibado Charity has opened the Wazee Wetu Centre in Bula Pesa, Isiolo County, a facility providing integrated healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support and social interaction for vulnerable senior citizens. The centre addresses challenges including food insecurity, limited healthcare access and social isolation among Kenya's ageing population.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

Health Ministry convenes agencies for 2026 summit on reform agenda
The Ministry of Health has intensified preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026, bringing together health sector agencies and government institutions to forge a unified roadmap for accelerating healthcare reforms. The summit, scheduled for August 18-19, 2026 in Nairobi, will assess progress on health reforms, identify challenges, and agree on priority actions to improve healthcare delivery.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrest four, recover 26 stolen phones in Nairobi
The National Police Service arrested four suspects and recovered 26 suspected stolen mobile phones across Nairobi's Central Business District and Shauri Moyo in operations targeting phone theft syndicates. Officers recovered 11 phones from two city-centre premises and 15 phones from Majengo, including a victim's device stolen along Digo Road.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police rescue 48 women in Ongata Rongai, Kiserian exploitation raids
Detectives rescued 48 young women during separate operations in Ongata Rongai and Kiserian targeting alleged sexual exploitation and commercial production of obscene content. In Ongata Rongai's Rimpa area, 30 women aged 19–27 were found at a house where seven laptops fitted with cameras were recovered; in Kiserian, detectives acted on intelligence that young women had been lured with promises of domestic jobs before being subjected to sexual exploitation.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI rescues 48 women from trafficking and webcam exploitation rings
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations rescued 48 young women after dismantling two suspected human trafficking and sexual exploitation syndicates in Kajiado County. One operation in Ongata Rongai recovered 30 women aged 19–27 from a commercial webcam studio, while a second in Kiserian disrupted a trafficking ring operating under the guise of a domestic recruitment agency.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
FDI warns weak enforcement enables illegal dental practice
The FDI World Dental Federation has warned that illegal dental practice remains widespread in many countries, including Kenya, where a 27-year-old man died following a botched tooth extraction by an unlicensed practitioner. A global report based on responses from 49 National Dental Associations found that while 95 per cent of participating countries have legislation governing dental practice, fewer than half believe the laws are being effectively enforced.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police seize Sh13.4m cannabis haul across three counties
Police have seized cannabis worth Sh13.4 million and arrested four suspects in intelligence-led operations across Nandi, Kiambu and Kisii counties as part of the government's anti-narcotics campaign. The coordinated raids uncovered large consignments of cannabis being transported through public and private vehicles, with detectives also recovering cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Son recounts father's disappearance after joining Mackenzie's church
In the ongoing Kwa Binzaro manslaughter case against preacher Paul Mackenzie and five co-accused, prosecution witnesses testified that a witness's father disappeared after becoming a devoted follower of Mackenzie's teachings, with his remains later identified through DNA analysis. Mackenzie faces 29 counts of manslaughter linked to deaths associated with the Shakahola tragedy.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
FIDA-Kenya celebrates Sharon Otieno murder case convictions
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya has welcomed the High Court's convictions in the Sharon Otieno murder case, describing them as a significant step toward justice and accountability for her family after years of legal proceedings. FIDA-Kenya, which served as counsel watching brief for the family, praised the court's diligence, the prosecution's professionalism, and the witnesses' courage, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the family through sentencing and subsequent proceedings.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCI arrests three robbery suspects in Kawangware, seizes pistol
Detectives arrested three suspects linked to violent robberies in Nairobi following an operation in Kawangware, recovering a Retay Falcon pistol and two motorcycles believed to have been used as getaway bikes. The suspects remain in custody pending court arraignment.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Grade 9 student arrested for killing classmate in Migori
A 17-year-old Grade 9 student at Akonjo Junior Secondary School has been arrested for allegedly hacking his 17-year-old classmate to death with a machete on July 22 following a dispute over learning materials in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Veterinary Board arrests suspected illegal practitioner in Kwale
The Kenya Veterinary Board arrested a suspected quack veterinary practitioner in Ukunda, Kwale County, during a market surveillance operation targeting individuals providing veterinary services without requisite qualifications and registration.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ogamba: New funding model ensures all students get sponsorship
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government changed the university funding model to ensure all students can get sponsorship to pursue higher education, something not achieved in previous models.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sossion shifts stance on CBC after years of criticism
Wilson Sossion, a longtime vocal critic of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (later called CBE), has changed his position and now supports the curriculum. The article examines the contradiction between his previous opposition and current endorsement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCI rescues 48 women from sexual exploitation in Kajiado
Detectives rescued 48 women across two operations in Kajiado County targeting alleged sexual exploitation and commercial production of obscene content. In Ongata Rongai, 30 women aged 19–27 were found at a premises with equipment for producing explicit content; in Kiserian, 18 women were rescued after being lured with promises of domestic jobs and subjected to sexual exploitation and commercial prostitution.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Illegal dental clinics pose patient safety risk globally
The FDI World Dental Federation warns that illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry. Fewer than half of responding national dental associations believe those laws are effectively enforced, with 58 per cent of countries having recorded cases of patient harm from unlicensed dental treatment.
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 →
Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC scope-of-practice rules
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned newly published scope-of-practice regulations by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, accusing it of allowing unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures including root canal treatment, orthodontics, restorative work, advanced surgery, and paediatric dentistry care, which the KDA says require trained dentists only.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health strike enters second day amid UHC governance dispute
A dispute between the national Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors over Universal Health Coverage is affecting medical service provision as a health workers' strike continued. The Ministry requested the Public Service Commission move staff to counties, while the CoG accused the Ministry of sabotaging county governments by inciting the strike.
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 →
Masalani family demands arrest of reservist after herder shooting
A family in Masalani, Garissa County has called for the immediate arrest of a Hola-based National Police Reservist after the reservist allegedly opened fire on herders, seriously injuring Hussein Mohamed. The herders alleged that armed reservists numbering over ten attacked them near the River Tana, shooting indiscriminately and beating others before leaving the scene.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Archbishop Ng'ang'a faces scandal involving personal relationships
Archbishop Harrison Ng'ang'a, a prominent figure in Kenya's Pentecostal movement, is at the center of a scandal involving his personal conduct that has drawn police attention.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Women with sickle cell face unique challenges in dating and motherhood
Beyond pain and blood transfusions, women living with sickle cell disease confront distinct difficulties around dating, contraception, menstruation, and motherhood that have been largely overlooked in prior health discussions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
AI disrupts memorisation-based model, employers demand analytical thinking
As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kwa Binzaro victims buried contrary to Giriama traditions, court hears
A location chief testified in Mombasa court that victims of the Kwa Binzaro massacre were buried naked, without coffins, and in shallow graves—departures from established Giriama burial customs which require daytime burials in coffins with prayers and gender-specific rites.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Couple disputes IVF clinic over surrogate child's skin tone
A couple visited Myra IVF Clinic in Westlands in March 2024 seeking to have a child through surrogacy, but a dispute has since erupted, apparently related to the child's complexion.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
IG Kanja pledges compliance with Gatoto School restoration orders
Inspector General Douglas Kanja told the High Court on Friday he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday, pledging the National Police Service would comply. The school's Board of Management had filed contempt of court proceedings accusing senior government and police officials of deliberately disobeying restoration orders.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto to fund certification of 40,000 skilled youth lacking qualifications
President William Ruto announced that the government will fund the certification of 40,000 skilled young people who lack formal academic qualifications, doubling the initial target from 20,000 after receiving more applications than expected. Successful applicants will undergo government-funded examinations and assessments before receiving certification under the Recognition of Prior Learning programme.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Teenage girl conceals pregnancy, later pursues her dreams
Emily Neema Khalai became pregnant at 17 while in secondary school with ambitions to become a journalist. She concealed the pregnancy for eight months out of fear of disappointing her family, particularly her father, before accepting it and seeking maternal care.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rural Kilifi cancer patient unable to afford chemotherapy treatment
A 39-year-old man from Malindi diagnosed with testicular cancer four years ago has not undergone chemotherapy in six months due to financial and logistical constraints, and his condition has worsened. Cancer patients in Kilifi face barriers accessing treatment centers in Mombasa and Nairobi.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →