Global Affairs
Fire at Fall River assisted living home now claims 10 lives, cause still unknown
Brenda Cropper, 66, died Friday while receiving treatment in hospital, after spending nearly a week in critical condition.
Just In
News
Restoring peace from the shadows: NIS unit turns tide in Al-Shabaab hotspots
Unlike traditional forces, this unit trained, equipped, and directed through NIS frameworks relies on predictive intelligence, not just response.
Global Affairs
34 dead after tourist boat capsizes Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
The vessel, which was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing excursion, was overturned by strong winds and large waves during a sudden thunderstorm, Vietnamese outlets reported.
Global Affairs
Ukraine evacuates dozens held in Georgia, accuses Russia of 'weaponizing' deportations
The evacuees, many of whom lacked identification documents, were transported via Moldova, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced. Among them was former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets.
Education and Career
Moi University enforces student curfew amid security concerns
The directive, issued by Edwin Lagat Kisorio, Secretary General of the Moi University Students’ Organization (MUSO), follows rising safety concerns raised by the student body.
News
Wamalwa condemns Boniface Mwangi raid, accuses State of silencing dissent
DAP-K’s Wamalwa alleged that the operation at Mwangi’s residence and offices was not an isolated incident, but rather the latest phase in what he described as a systematic campaign to instill fear among opposition figures.
Global Affairs
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.
News
Government summons suspected fraudulent job agencies in labor crackdown
The Ministry of Labour says it has received dozens of formal reports from citizens who claim they were misled or defrauded by unregistered labor agents promising overseas job opportunities.
Sports
Usyk destroys Dubois to reclaim undisputed crown
The Ukrainian put on a masterclass in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium to dash Dubois' dreams of being the first Briton to unify the division in the four-belt era.
News
Activist Mwangi to face terror-related, unlawful possession of ammunition charges
Mwangi was arrested on Saturday, July 19, 2025, by detectives at his residence in Lukenya in Machakos County.
Global Affairs
Astronomer CEO steps down after viral concert clip sparks corporate ethics concerns
Andy Byron, who had been at the helm of Astronomer during a period of rapid growth in the data technology space, stepped down on Saturday after footage from a Coldplay concert ignited scrutiny over his conduct.
Health and Wellness
Kilifi to host Sh2.8bn medical oxygen plant in regional healthcare boost
The facility, operated by Synergy Gases Limited, is part of a broader regional initiative supported by the East Africa Program on Oxygen Access (EAPOA).
Global Affairs
Death toll rises, but missing plummets in Texas Hill Country flood disaster
The deadly flash floods, centered along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, have claimed at least 135 lives.
News
Kitui gears up for historic Mashujaa Day celebrations with major infrastructure overhaul
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo toured the county on July 19 to assess the progress of key developments, including the construction of Ithookwe Stadium.
Technology
Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows
The company's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, said that generative AI was specifically used for a VFX shot in a post-apocalyptic drama.
Education and Career
Major challenges hindering education reform, report finds
Only four out of ten Grade 4 learners nationwide could read and understand a Grade 3 English story, while in North Eastern Kenya, just two in ten demonstrated this ability.
News
How beekeeping is protecting ecosystems and livelihoods in Garissa
A quiet yet transformative movement is taking root led by none other than the Garissa Farmers Network and its passionate Secretary General, Ebla Hassan.
News
National Assembly resumes with full in-tray of high-impact bills
The Public Participation Bill, 2024, is among several items classified as priority by the National Assembly.
News
IEBC tables legal reform proposals, calls for early funding ahead of 2027
IEBC Chair Ethekon, noted that a strong legal and regulatory environment is key to protecting the credibility, transparency and efficiency of Kenya’s elections.
News
Cabinet Secretaries re-appoint council members in key agencies
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba retained Professor Shem Wandiga as the non-executive chairperson of the Council of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
News
Senate calls for 100 diaspora voting centres to boost participation
The proposal, fronted by Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, aims to address logistical and accessibility challenges that have previously limited diaspora participation in Kenya's electoral process.
News
MPs question plan to create new fund for DPP's office
The committee demanded answers from Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, who appeared before them to defend the proposal.
Global Affairs
AU welcomes peace pact between DRC and M23 in Doha
The agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, the return of state authority in areas previously controlled by rebels, and the launch of formal peace talks to address the root causes of the crisis.
News
Probe into Suuq Mugdi fire begins as Gov't allocates Sh500 million for reconstruction
Garissa County Commissioner, Mohamed Mwabudzo, confirmed that a team from the DCI has already collected samples from the burnt-out market to determine the cause of the fire.
News
Public unaware of billions sunk into incomplete county projects
The report paints a grim picture of project management in the counties, highlighting stalled works, bloated staffing levels, corruption, and skewed development as major failures since devolution began.
News
IEBC awaits formal MP recall petitions as debate grows
The IEBC chair maintained that any recall must follow legal steps, including verification by IEBC before the Commission can issue any directives or organise a vote.
News
Feisal Abass to continue at the helm of Privatisation Commission
The Commission was created under the Privatisation Act of 2005 and is responsible for designing, managing, and executing Kenya’s privatisation programmes. T
News
Senate probes delays and fraud in Kenya’s overseas employment sector
The committee, chaired by nominated Senator Crystal Asige (vice chairperson), took several recruitment agencies to task over delayed deployments.
Global Affairs
Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter claims
The lawsuit was announced just as the US Justice Department asked a court to unseal records linked to Epstein’s case, including his secret grand jury testimony.
News
IEBC sets 90-day timeline for by-elections after receiving new writs
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon dismissed public speculation around the delays, saying the Commission cannot move forward without the official writs