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ActionAid Kenya urges Ruto to audit debt, reject IMF pressure and end crackdown

The ActionAid boss stressed the need for Kenya to take a sovereign stand, including rejecting unfair or unexplained debt.

Hurricane Iona develops in Central Pacific, poses no immediate threat to Hawaii

Meteorologists said they are confident that Iona’s path will keep it well south of the Hawaiian archipelago.

ActionAid Kenya raises alarm over state clampdown on free expression

Orao condemned the growing trend of arrests and intimidation, saying even peaceful protests and digital activism are being shut down.

Google’s earthquake alerts failed millions during Turkey tragedy

According to the company, just 469 “Take Action” alerts were sent for the first 7.8 magnitude quake, despite more than 10 million people living within 158 kilometres of the epicentre who could have received the warning.

KNH murder suspect denied admission despite court order, lawyer says

Kalombotole is currently under armed police guard at the casualty ward. His lawyer says the only reason he remains there is because the police have declined to return him to custody.

Visa unveils first African data centre in Johannesburg

South Africa was selected as the location due to its leadership in digital transactions, with the country accounting for more than 60 percent of contactless in-store payments on the continent.

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Family, LSK reject autopsy report on prison death of Julia Wangui

The family's legal team, along with representatives from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), accused the medical team of concealing critical information.

“It’s a Miracle,” Munyakho says as he returns to Kenya after 14 years on Saudi death row

Munyakho was originally scheduled to return on July 23, but logistical issues delayed his arrival by several days.

Duale orders CCTV upgrade in Referral hospitals after KNH killings

Trump gives Russia 12 days to accept Ukraine ceasefire

Despite this, the chances of securing a ceasefire within 12 days appear slim. Russia has been intensifying its military offensive in eastern Ukraine, while simultaneously launching waves of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.

KNCCI warns public against fraudulent grant application scam circulating online

The fake document falsely claims to offer financial support of up to Sh77 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

United Opposition petitions IPOA over alleged police brutality against leaders

The opposition accused the police of acting with impunity and violating constitutional protections on peaceful assembly and political expression.

Tana River swears in boards ahead of Canadian ‘organic city’ project

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Governor Dhadho Godhana’s official residence in Hola, presided over by Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too.

Global Islamic leaders condemn church massacre in eastern Congo

Citing the Qur’an, the council emphasized that Islam prohibits unjustified violence, quoting scripture that equates the killing of a single innocent person to the killing of all humanity.

Charlene Ruto forgives author Webster Ochora, cites need for dialogue on online abuse

Charlene emphasized that her decision to forgive was grounded not just in personal conviction, but also in her broader advocacy for responsible leadership.

Police constable denies murder charge in killing of Nairobi Street vendor

According to a psychiatric evaluation conducted by government psychiatrist Dr. Priscila Makau on July 21, the accused officer was found mentally fit to stand trial.

Health Ministry rallies stakeholders in national push to curb cancer burden

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, calling for a collective national effort to tackle the growing crisis.

CBK unveils plan for digital retail bond platform

Heavy rains batter northern China, leaving several dead and thousands displaced

Chinese state media reported that the deluge triggered a deadly landslide in a village near Chengde City in Hebei province, which surrounds the capital, Beijing.

Court freezes Sh10.5 billion road fund, escalating national-county tensions

The appellate court, in a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Pauline Nyamweya, and George Odunga, suspended the enforcement of a June 5 High Court ruling that had declared the exclusion of counties from the RMLF unconstitutional.

Seven arraigned in Eldoret over alleged assault on Turkana governor’s son

Testifying before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Kesses Cherono, Nimrod a professional footballer claimed he was attacked by a group affiliated with his father’s political adversaries.

CS Murkomen warns drug traffickers as police seize cannabis worth Sh3 million in Kitale

Acting on weeks of intelligence and surveillance, the team stormed a residential property suspected to be a major drug hub on the outskirts of Kitale town.

Electricity Consumers Society boss slams high electricity costs and stalled grid

Speaking on Radio Generation’s People Breakfast Show, Ndereva painted a mixed picture of the country’s energy sector.

South Korea probes deadly Jeju Air crash that killed 179 in Muan

The Transport Ministry, fire authorities, and a preliminary investigation report reveal that Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 encountered a catastrophic sequence of events during its final approach.

State misleading nation on basic education funding- KETHAWA National Secretary

Wangenye accused the state of abandoning its constitutional responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child, warning that schools across the country remain under-resourced.

MP Caroli Omondi urges biometric student registration to curb ghost learners

The legislator criticized the government's inaction despite repeated audit reports flagging the existence of fictitious learners and schools.

Weatherman warns of cold spell as chilly weather persists across the country

In a detailed statement released on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Met department noted that the dominant feature behind the persistent chill has been extensive cloud cover.

US Senators call for halt to Gaza aid funding

In a letter sent Sunday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators expressed grave concerns about the $30 million in U.S. funding recently pledged to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

Kenya faces silent crisis as non-communicable diseases overtake hospital deaths

The 2024 Vital Statistics Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that NCDs accounted for 61.7 percent of all hospital deaths last year a sharp jump from 52.4 percent in 2023.