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Duale says one-term campaign against Ruto is driven by tribalism and selfish interests
peaking on Wednesday during a meeting between President William Ruto and Muslim religious leaders at State House, Nairobi, Duale said the government's performance should be judged on its development record and commitment to inclusivity rather than political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu Acting CEO for two months as Sunkuli's six-months ends
In an internal memo dated August 4, 2026, the IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Kulundu's appointment takes effect on August 5. She will serve in the acting capacity for two months or until the ongoing recruitment process for a permanent CEO is concluded.
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World's most valuable Tech Giants
Nvidia has emerged as the world’s most valuable technology company, topping the latest rankings by Statista released in July 2026
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Revealing Biggest AI Risks
A 2025 McKinsey survey highlights the key risks organizations say they are grappling with as AI becomes more deeply integrated into business and society
Health and Wellness
Diaspora doctors key to expanding specialised healthcare in Kenya, Bw'Ombongi says
The Foundation urged that partnerships should prioritise government-funded hospitals because they serve the largest number of patients despite operating with limited resources, adding that successful collaborations should eventually extend from national referral hospitals to county referral facilities to ensure specialised healthcare reaches communities across Kenya
Education and Career
2025 KCSE candidates can now download legally recognised digital certificates
The certificates, which cost Sh1,500 and are obtained through the eCitizen payment system, can be used immediately for university admissions, college and TVET applications, scholarships, job applications, internships and other official purposes.
Health and Wellness
Kenya secures Sh10.4 billion to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare
According to the Ministry of Health, the investment is expected to improve access to quality maternal and newborn care for about 5.9 million women and newborns while helping prevent an estimated 46,494 maternal and newborn deaths by 2031.
Politics
Safina party rules out coalitions without economic reform agenda
Taking to his X account on Wednesday, Otieno said any future political unity must be anchored on economic sovereignty, job creation, lower taxes and the protection of public resources, as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election
Global Affairs
WFP warns 3.7 million Afghan children face malnutrition crisis
According to WFP, the worsening situation is being driven by a combination of aid cuts, conflict, rising food prices and supply chain disruptions, all of which have made it harder to deliver life-saving nutrition assistance to vulnerable communities across the country.
Business
Uchumi defends recovery plan as MPs probe delays in clearing creditors
During the session, the Company Monitor told lawmakers that by April 2026, nearly 85 per cent of the payments expected under the CVA had already been made. He added that the company remains focused on settling the remaining balances owed to former workers and other creditors.
Health and Wellness
Kenya plans 200-bed infectious diseases centre to boost Ebola preparedness
The proposed centre would strengthen Kenya's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks while supporting the management of communicable diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and position the country as a regional centre of excellence for infectious disease prevention, preparedness and response
Politics
What Jubilee’s Matiang'i Migori tour signals for his 2027 campaign push
The tour comes after weeks in which Matiang'i maintained a lower public profile following a series of nationwide mobilisation visits earlier this year, and signals a renewed campaign drive by both the Jubilee Party and its presidential flag bearer.
Corridors of Justice
Court stops Sh6.1bn NYS payments in fresh win for EACC
EACC moved to court in December 2025, suing 15 defendants, including suppliers together with serving and former NYS officials. The commission alleges that they lodged false claims amounting to Sh6.17 billion for goods said to have been supplied to the NYS headquarters and its Mechanical and Transport Branch during the 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 financial years.
Crime
DCI arrests college director over fake diploma scheme that cost graduate job
According to detectives, Kiyeng is accused of presenting Region Group College as being affiliated with Moi University, a claim that allegedly convinced one student to enrol for a Diploma in Business Management.