Politics
Muchina vows to oversee Ol Kalou projects after meeting Ruto
Muchina said President Ruto commended him for conducting what he described as an issue-based campaign that promoted respectful politics
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KNCHR unveils draft law to set clear rules for protests and police conduct
KNCHR said the draft law was jointly developed with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and other stakeholders after a landmark High Court judgment delivered in Kisumu on March 19, 2026.
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Sh3.2 billion raised to improve welfare of Africa’s wildlife rangers
Since its launch in 2020, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge has raised more than US$25 million, equal to over Sh3.2 billion, to support ranger welfare across Africa. Organisers say the continent currently has only one-fifth of the number of frontline rangers required to effectively manage and protect its conserved and protected areas.
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MP Atandi calls for early, job-focused 2027/28 budget ahead of general election
Speaking during the launch of the FY 2027/28 and Medium-Term Budget Preparation Process at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Wednesday, Atandi said this year's budget timetable had been brought forward to enable Parliament to conclude all budget business before the country heads to the polls.
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Cost of healthy meals rises 76%, locking millions out of nutritious food
The International Monetary Fund currently places Kenya's PPP at 44.8 against the international dollar, a measure used to compare the purchasing power and living standards of different countries.
Politics
Rare political unity as leaders reject Gachagua tourism remarks
The former Deputy President made the remarks over the weekend, saying the appeal was meant to increase international pressure on President William Ruto's administration over what he described as rising insecurity and political violence.
Crime
EACC arrests magistrate, probation officer in Sh150,000 bribery sting
According to EACC, the operation was launched after a businessman from Murang'a lodged a complaint with the commission. The businessman had been convicted on July 2, 2026, in a criminal case involving obtaining money by false pretences and was scheduled to be sentenced on July 22.
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Teacher Allocation by County: Top Recipients
As Kenya works to address the teacher shortage, the Teachers Service Commission has deployed the highest number of newly recruited teachers to counties with the greatest staffing needs.
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World Cup frenzy drives record Google searches among Kenyan fans
Among Kenyan fans, France versus Morocco attracted the highest number of searches. Brazil against Norway ranked second, followed by Brazil versus Japan, Norway against England and Portugal versus Spain.
Politics
MP Kaluma calls for ODM action against Sifuna, Orengo over party loyalty claims
The legislator said members elected through ODM should not continue holding party positions or benefiting from the party’s support while advancing the agenda of other political groups.
Corridors of Justice
Court told Albert Ojwang was alive on arrival at Central Police Station, left unresponsive
The evidence was presented as the murder trial resumed, with the prosecution calling Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Head of Forensics Joshua Mutua to explain findings from the examination of surveillance footage and the alleged interference with the CCTV system at Central Police Station.
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Dry weather to persist across Kenya as rainfall expected in select counties
In its latest weekly weather outlook released on Tuesday, the department said Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Nakuru, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Vihiga, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Migori, Lamu and Nyandarua are likely to receive rainfall during the forecast period.