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Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.PHOTO/HANDOUT

North-Eastern

CS Murkomen extends Marsabit security zone declaration by 30 days

According to the notice, the affected areas are Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee and Hillo Godde Haroressa, all located in Marsabit County.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Cost of keeping clean rises as prices of soap, tissue and detergents climb

Business

Cost of keeping clean rises as prices of soap, tissue and detergents climb

The June 2026 report indicates that several commonly used household items registered price increases between May and June, making routine spending more expensive for consumers.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Pharmacy board rejects claims that 90% of Nairobi pharmacies sell illegal drugs

Health and Wellness

Pharmacy board rejects claims that 90% of Nairobi pharmacies sell illegal drugs

PPB further stated that it has since strengthened oversight measures and stopped approving new applications for parallel-imported medicinal products from October 2025.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Sad state as only two out of nine African teams make it to World Cup round of 16

Sports

Sad state as only two out of nine African teams make it to World Cup round of 16

Ghana also saw their campaign come to a close after falling 1-0 to Colombia at Kansas Stadium. Jhon Arias struck in the 14th minute and his goal ultimately separated the two sides in a tightly contested match.

Shadrack Andenga 4 Jul 2026

Conflicting school data leaves thousands of Grade 10 learners waiting for textbooks

Education and Career

Conflicting school data leaves thousands of Grade 10 learners waiting for textbooks

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Chief Executive Prof Charles Ong’ondo said the difficulties stemmed from differences between projected learner numbers used to prepare textbooks and the actual enrolment figures later submitted by schools.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Two arrested as police recover 73 suspected stolen phones in Bungoma crackdown

Crime

Two arrested as police recover 73 suspected stolen phones in Bungoma crackdown

According to the National Police Service (NPS), preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects may be part of a larger criminal network involved in stealing, modifying and reselling mobile phones within the county.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Kindiki pledges reforms as Cooperatives Bill awaits Ruto's signature

News

Kindiki pledges reforms as Cooperatives Bill awaits Ruto's signature

According to Kindiki, the new law, together with ongoing reforms in the SACCO sector, will strengthen oversight mechanisms and help safeguard deposits held by cooperative institutions.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Peru awaits official winner after Fujimori leads final vote tally

Global Affairs

Peru awaits official winner after Fujimori leads final vote tally

The result now awaits formal confirmation from Peru’s National Jury of Elections (JNE), which is expected to make an official declaration after concluding its review of challenged votes.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

60 more Kenyans airlifted from South Africa ahead of final evacuation flight

News

60 more Kenyans airlifted from South Africa ahead of final evacuation flight

In a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the State Department said the returnees were also provided with immediate psychosocial assistance to help them recover from the experiences they faced during the violence.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

CS Mbadi defends Sh240 billion Safaricom deal, dismisses Opposition criticism

News

CS Mbadi defends Sh240 billion Safaricom deal, dismisses Opposition criticism

Mbadi said while Kenyans have a constitutional right to challenge government decisions in court, leaders should avoid making conclusive statements on matters that are still awaiting judicial determination.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Senate summons Duale, Kemsa bosses over Sh1 billion expired drugs scandal

Health and Wellness

Senate summons Duale, Kemsa bosses over Sh1 billion expired drugs scandal

The Senate Health Committee has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and officials from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to explain how the stock, including medicines used for cancer, HIV, malaria and other serious conditions, was allowed to go to waste.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Murang’a unveils Sh12.5 billion budget with farmers, patients and learners at the centre

Central

Murang’a unveils Sh12.5 billion budget with farmers, patients and learners at the centre

A total of Sh260 million was allocated to the agriculture subsidy programme under the Inua Mkulima initiative, which provides farmers with subsidised farm inputs alongside income support.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Four Kenyans still missing after June 25 demos, rights groups say

News

Four Kenyans still missing after June 25 demos, rights groups say

According to Vocal Africa Chief Executive Officer Hussein Khalid, the organisation has verified four cases of people who have not been traced since the beginning of June.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Missing England fan found safe after two weeks in Barcelona

World-Cup-2026

Missing England fan found safe after two weeks in Barcelona

Concern grew when he never reached the United States and all communication stopped. With his phone no longer active and no indication of where he was, relatives launched an appeal for information as fears mounted over what may have happened to him.

Shadrack Andenga 4 Jul 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce seal their romance in glamorous New York wedding

Entertainment

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce seal their romance in glamorous New York wedding

Rather than having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen, the couple chose close family members to stand beside them. Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as Man of Honour, while Jason Kelce, the groom's brother and a retired American football player, was Best Man.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Diaspora remittances drop by Sh3.77 billion as global pressures hit Kenyan workers abroad

Business

Diaspora remittances drop by Sh3.77 billion as global pressures hit Kenyan workers abroad

The latest performance echoes the trend seen in 2023 when remittance inflows during the review period fell by 1.8 percent. At the time, rising prices across major economies reduced the amount of disposable income available to migrant workers, limiting the money they could send to relatives back home.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Final repatriation flight for Kenyans in South Africa scheduled for July 9

Africa

Final repatriation flight for Kenyans in South Africa scheduled for July 9

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs directed Kenyans who still wish to return through the government programme to urgently register with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria and appear for vetting before the deadline.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Eastleigh rolls out red carpet for Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan

Sports

Eastleigh rolls out red carpet for Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan

Artan, who was warmly received throughout the event, thanked Kenyans for standing by him during his refereeing career. He said he was happy to be in the country and noted that Kenya has always felt familiar because of the close working relationship he has built with Kenyan assistant referees over the last four years

Shadrack Andenga 4 Jul 2026

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud. PHOTO/EACC

News

Senate turns heat on EACC over unresolved county audit scandals

According to Senator Omtatah, county audit reports continue to reveal the same concerns year after year, raising doubts about whether investigations are being carried out effectively and whether those responsible are being held accountable.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Small nation, big legacy: Cape Verde’s world cup dream ends in glory

World-Cup-2026

Small nation, big legacy: Cape Verde’s world cup dream ends in glory

Before the tournament began, attention was focused on global stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Few expected Cape Verde, appearing at their first World Cup and ranked 67th in the world, to become one of the competition's most celebrated teams.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

SHA holds back Sh8 billion in hospital claims over documentation gaps

Health and Wellness

SHA holds back Sh8 billion in hospital claims over documentation gaps

SHA explained that some of the claims are still undergoing assessment and therefore cannot be paid until all verification procedures are completed.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Court rejects bid to stop luxury Maasai Mara camp over environmental concerns

Corridors of Justice

Court rejects bid to stop luxury Maasai Mara camp over environmental concerns

According to the petitioners, the camp was constructed along a key wildlife movement route used by nearly 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and other animals during the annual migration.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Historic night for Pharaohs as Australia fall on penalties

World-Cup-2026

Historic night for Pharaohs as Australia fall on penalties

Australia had already shown signs of danger before falling behind. Cristian Volpato came close to opening the scoring when his strike from distance rattled the top of the crossbar in the fifth minute.

Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jul 2026

Sifuna suffers setback as tribunal refuses interim orders in ODM ouster case

Corridors of Justice

Sifuna suffers setback as tribunal refuses interim orders in ODM ouster case

The decision means the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution adopted on June 22, 2026, removing Sifuna from the party's top administrative position, remains operational for now.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

Troop withdrawal marks end of joint US-Nigeria anti-IS campaign

Africa

Troop withdrawal marks end of joint US-Nigeria anti-IS campaign

Speaking on Thursday, General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Africa, said the mission achieved its objectives and weakened the militant group's leadership structure in Nigeria.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

KRA opens six-month tax relief window as penalties and interest are waived

Business

KRA opens six-month tax relief window as penalties and interest are waived

Under the programme, eligible taxpayers will receive a 100 per cent waiver on penalties, interest and fines once they settle the principal tax within the amnesty period. The relief is conditional on payment of the main tax owed within the set timeline.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

Kisii becomes new political battleground as Opposition intensifies campaigns

Politics

Kisii becomes new political battleground as Opposition intensifies campaigns

Opposition leaders held a rally in Kisii calling for voters to back a united front ahead of the 2027 election, including calls for Governor Simba Arati to be voted out and support for coordinated opposition efforts targeting national leadership.

David Bogonko Nyokang'i 3 Jul 2026

Sh674m paid to 505 victims as human rights compensation claims surge

News

Sh674m paid to 505 victims as human rights compensation claims surge

Nineteen victims who sustained severe injuries received Sh1 million each, while 57 people classified as having suffered moderate injuries were awarded Sh500,000 each. Another 18 victims with minor injuries received Sh50,000 each, while six survivors of aggravated sexual offences were awarded Sh1 million each.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

World Cup defeat brings curtain down on Mahrez's Algeria journey

World-Cup-2026

World Cup defeat brings curtain down on Mahrez's Algeria journey

His departure closes one of the most successful international careers in Algeria's football history. With 120 caps, Mahrez leaves as the country's second-most capped player, behind only team-mate Aissa Mandi, who has made 123 appearances.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026

NPS denies involvement in abductions, says all arrests follow the law

News

NPS denies involvement in abductions, says all arrests follow the law

The service also stated that it has no involvement in any alleged abductions and that no police station in the country is currently holding any individual reported or alleged to have been abducted.

Maureen Kinyanjui 3 Jul 2026