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Court to rule in October on whether it can hear case against DIG Lagat
Lagat stepped aside in June 2025 as public pressure mounted over the case, which has drawn wide attention.
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Judiciary tops list of Kenya’s most expensive institutions to bribe – 2025 TI report
The report, unveiled on July 17, 2025, reveals that Kenyans seeking services from the Judiciary hypothetically part with an average bribe of Sh18,800.
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Kenya petitions EAC over Tanzania’s ban on foreign traders
While Tanzanian authorities maintain the directive aims to shield local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, critics argue the move undermines regional cooperation and amounts to economic exclusion.
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Health ministry rolls out recovery plan for Thange oil spill victims
A major recommendation by the ministry is the urgent provision of clean water to the Thange community by drilling new boreholes in areas free from contamination.
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Relief for university students as State increases HELB fund to Sh41 billion
Ogamba noted that disbursement of HELB loans to first-year university students will begin on August 15, 2025, in line with the reopening of institutions.
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Kenya Railways revises Suswa leisure train schedule to improve travel experience
Kenya Railways also reminded travelers that tickets for the Madaraka Express can be booked through its online platform or by using USSD, both available 24 hours a day.
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Major roads to be closed in Nairobi ahead of CHAN kick-off
Authorities have urged all road users to cooperate with traffic police, follow the diversions, and plan their travel early to avoid delays.
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Full audit ordered into NOCK as MPs flag risky Sh3 billion contract
CEO Leparan Gideon Ole Morintat admitted that NOCK was struggling financially and said the loan was intended to help the firm reduce its debt burden and attempt a recovery.
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EABL posts Sh12.2bn profit amid regulatory shifts in alcohol sector
According to its audited financial results, EABL’s net revenue surged by 49% to Sh128.8 billion.
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Ruto’s Sh50 billion plan to restore Nairobi River takes off
The initiative is also expected to generate 40,000 jobs, nearly doubling the 22,000 created under the earlier Climate WorX Mtaani programme.
Global Affairs
Celsius recalls energy drinks after alcohol mix-up in U.S.
The warning also extends to High Noon Beach Variety Pack products, which were processed on the same line and may have been affected.
Sports
Germany mourns Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier, dead at 31 in Pakistan
Dahlmeier was climbing with her mountaineering partner when she was struck by a sudden rockfall in the Hushe Valley, part of the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region. Poor weather conditions prevented a rescue helicopter from reaching the site
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Ruto: Religious leaders key to addressing Kenya’s social challenges
The President urged religious leaders to steer clear of statements that could fuel unrest, especially among the youth.
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Vote of confidence for Vasseur as Ferrari extends team boss' contract
"Over the past 30 months, we’ve laid strong foundations, and now we must build on them with consistency and determination. We know what’s expected, and we’re all fully committed to meeting those expectations and taking the next step forward together."
Education and Career
TSC defends use of 1997 hardship policy amid rising concerns
At the moment, the Teachers Service Commission recognises 44 hardship zones, the Judiciary lists 21, and the wider civil service—including counties and state agencies, acknowledges only 16.
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Gachagua retains role as main petitioner in impeachment cases as court rejects exit bid
This decision affirms Gachagua's standing as the original petitioner despite the legal confusion caused by a withdrawal notice and the subsequent effort to reinstate the suits.
Entertainment
Michael Jackson's glittery sock sold for over Sh1 million in France
The sequined sock, which Jackson wore during a 1997 concert in Nîmes, southern France, was auctioned on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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Female athletes to take gender verification tests before September's World Championships
The next worlds open Sept. 13 in Tokyo, and Sept. 1 is "the closing date for entries and the date the regulations come into effect," World Athletics said in a statement
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Sh30 million loan irregularities surface in Trans Nzoia county
The audit also revealed that about Sh10.6 million remains unpaid by former county employees who have since left their positions.
Sports
Sportpesa announces Sh1.12bn deal to sponsor KPL
From the Sh1.12 billion deal, FKF will receive an annual average amount of Sh112 million, with a total of Sh85 million has been allocated for the 2025-26 season. In total, each club will collect Sh2.8 million for the 2025/26 season, a big boost for local clubs.
Business
IMF raises 2025 global growth forecast to 3%
The latest World Economic Outlook report highlights a temporary easing of trade tensions, helped by the US’s decision to pause heightened tariffs for 90 days.
Global Affairs
Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepens as WFP runs out of funds
The dire warning comes as food aid for nearly 1.4 million displaced people is cut off, leaving those already struggling in overcrowded camps without critical support.
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Epra pays Sh21m for vehicles not yet delivered, audit shows
According to the audit covering the year up to June 2024, Epra awarded the contract to CFAO Motors at a total cost of Sh20.69 million.
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Seven Mawego police station arson suspects freed on bail
A Nairobi court allowed seven of them to be released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 each, while the sixth accused, Robert Ouko Abala, was granted bond terms of Sh200,000 with two sureties of the same amount.
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Kenyan woman spared death in Vietnam drug case
Nduta had been convicted of trafficking 2 kilograms of narcotics, an offence that, until recently, attracted the death penalty under Vietnamese law.
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CHAN: Win for the Eastern region as Africa's best sides arrive for football party
Opinions may differ, but hosting the African Nations Championships 2024 (CHAN) is a huge win for the football fraternity in the eastern region of the continent, which has suffered the indignity of failing to host top tier African football for many years
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Singer Kigame sues Interior CS, IG, DCI boss over deadly protest response
The petition accuses these officials of authorizing violent crackdowns that led to alleged crimes against humanity during nationwide Gen Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025.
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Kenya ranked among world’s worst for civil liberties after deadly protests
The decision to include Kenya follows a wave of deadly protests on June 25 and July 7, where at least 65 people were killed and hundreds wounded.
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Waititu freed on Sh53 million bond as court admits new evidence
Waititu has been in prison since February, when he was handed a 12-year sentence or a Sh52.5 million fine for conflict of interest in a road construction tender during his tenure as governor.
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Former VP Kamala Harris says no to California Governor bid
Since her defeat in the 2024 election, Harris has kept a relatively low profile.