Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Ethekon said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had completed all logistical and technical preparations and was now focused on ensuring a peaceful, transparent and credible election.
The President made the announcement on Tuesday during a breakfast meeting with the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets, who recently qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup respectively.
According to a public notice published in the MyGov publication of July 14, 2026, the launch will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 8:30 a.m. and will bring together government officials, lawmakers, stakeholders and members of the public.
Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma issued the order after the prosecution argued that investigators were yet to recover the victim's missing head and neck, reconstruct the crime scene, trace key witnesses and complete crucial forensic examinations.
In its weekly forecast issued on Monday, the department said morning rains are expected in Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties, setting the stage for continued wet conditions in the Lake Victoria Basin.
The organisations claimed recent incidents point to an escalating pattern of surveillance, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and harassment aimed at silencing civic actors advocating for transparency and public finance accountability.
In a judgment delivered by a three-judge bench, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Mwanzia Mbithi, ruling that both the trial court and the High Court had properly convicted and sentenced him.
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Director Mohamed Amin and other respondents have been summoned to appear before the Milimani High Court on Tuesday and produce three missing men — Evans Otieno Omondi, Macmillan Kiarie Mugo and Michael Oloo Osoro — whether alive or deceased. The directions were issued by Justice Alexander Muteti after separate urgent habeas corpus applications were filed by the men's families. The judge certified the applications as urgent and ordered the respondents to appear before the court at 12 noon on July 14 to account for the whereabouts of the three men and show cause why they should not be immediately released from custody if they are being held. In the three cases, the court directed the applicants to serve the respondents with the court orders by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday ahead of the noon hearing. The petitions were filed by Pamela Aloo, the wife of Evans Otieno Omondi; Beatrice Wanjira, the mother of Macmillan Kiarie Mugo; and Rose Sopi, the wife of Michael Oloo Osoro. They are seeking the court's intervention over the alleged disappearance of their relatives. Besides the Inspector General and the DCI Director, the applications also name the State Law Office and other respondents, who will be required to respond to the allegations before the court. The hearing is expected to determine whether the security agencies are holding the three men and what further orders the court will issue regarding their alleged disappearance.
Appearing before Justice Diana Kavedza, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), called Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Beneutychus Wanjohi, a forensic expert specialising in Imaging and Acoustics, as its seventh witness.
According to the DCI, the suspect was traced to a house in Joska Town where he had reportedly been staying at his girlfriend's home, believing the location would keep him away from investigators. Acting on intelligence, detectives from DCI headquarters joined officers from DCI Matungulu and local police to carry out the operation.
A total of 133,484 registered households in Mandera, Wajir, Turkana, Marsabit, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu and Tana River are set to benefit from the latest payout.
Respondents who opposed the Broad-Based Government further said the partnership had weakened the Opposition and reduced government accountability. They also questioned its purpose, saying there was no clear agenda guiding the union.
The President said the facility will strengthen the government's presence in the region while helping end the unequal distribution of national projects that has left some parts of the country behind over the years.
The Speaker said the Kenya Kwanza administration had fulfilled key promises made during the 2022 campaigns through investments in agriculture, roads, healthcare and market infrastructure, adding that the projects had directly improved the lives of residents.
Justice David Mburu issued the orders on Monday after considering a Notice of Motion dated July 12, directing that the application be served immediately before the matter returns to court on July 16 for further directions.
In a statement issued on Monday, the commission expressed concern over what it described as a deteriorating electoral environment marked by violence, voter bribery, intimidation and other illegal activities that undermine constitutional democracy.
The survey showed UDA enjoying 22% national support, just one percentage point ahead of ODM at 21%, highlighting an increasingly competitive political landscape as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
The announcement comes after two separate opposition meetings in Kisumu and Nyahururu were interrupted by violence, prompting criticism from leaders who accused security agencies of failing to provide protection for their supporters.
In a statement issued on Monday, LSK said allegations of voter bribery, misuse of public resources, political intimidation, violence and inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the July 16 mini-poll should be addressed through investigations and prosecutions rather than delaying the election.
Infotrak says Kalonzo has continued to improve his standing over the past year, while Matiang'i has lost part of the support he previously enjoyed. The poll also points to Sifuna's rise, placing him among the leading contenders for the first time.
The poll ranks released on Monday, ranks Kindiki first with a 34 per cent approval rating, making him the most preferred candidate nationally to deputise President Ruto. The findings place him well ahead of other leaders drawn from different regions of the country.
According to Maraga, the latest incidents of violence witnessed in different parts of the country should concern every Kenyan, warning that they reflect a worrying trend.
The audit report shows KMC's net loss for the financial year ending June 2025 rose to Sh410 million from Sh168 million the previous year, wiping out the gains made after the commission briefly returned to profit in 2022.
In the ruling, the court dismissed the claim by Inter Tropical Timber Trading Ltd and affirmed Kenya Power's decision to terminate the Sh410.6 million contract for the supply of treated electricity poles.
The Counter Terrorism Policing Authority (CTPA) said the operation was carried out by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG), which launched a ground assault backed by aerial support after receiving intelligence that about 30 Al-Shabaab fighters were preparing to strike one of Kenya's border villages.
According to the Judiciary, the Division is expected to enhance access to justice by providing a dedicated forum for tribunal appeals, improve efficiency and reduce case backlogs, promote consistency in decisions involving specialized tribunal matters, and strengthen the delivery of timely, efficient and people-centred justice.
The raid, conducted on Sunday, July 12, targeted what police described as a significant illegal brewing site linked to the production and distribution of illicit liquor.
Speaking at ACK St. Andrew's Church in Kiambu County during a church service on Sunday, the former Attorney General said opposition supporters deserve to know their presidential candidate as early as possible to allow for an effective and spirited campaign.