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Millie: Arrogance, ignoring voters cost broad-based team Ol Kalou seat

Politics

Millie: Arrogance, ignoring voters cost broad-based team Ol Kalou seat

Speaking during a funeral service in Suba North Constituency on Friday, Odhiambo said the outcome of the by-election should serve as a lesson to leaders who have become disconnected from the people they represent. She said the defeat reflected public dissatisfaction and warned against taking voters for granted.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Kenya flags off four teams for 2026 World Masters hockey world cup

Sports

Kenya flags off four teams for 2026 World Masters hockey world cup

Kenya will be among only five African countries taking part in the tournament, joining South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Egypt in the battle against some of the world's leading hockey nations.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

Senator Sifuna says political setbacks will not silence him

Politics

Senator Sifuna says political setbacks will not silence him

Sifuna also made a light-hearted reference to his former position as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, suggesting supporters have greater expectations for his political future.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Kabogo: No sensitive data compromised after President's website cyber attack

News

Kabogo: No sensitive data compromised after President's website cyber attack

The CS maintained that preliminary findings had not revealed any unauthorised access to confidential government information despite the attack.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Tax incentives proposed as Kenya battles wheelchair deficit

Health and Wellness

Tax incentives proposed as Kenya battles wheelchair deficit

A key proposal discussed during the meeting was expanding the local manufacturing and assembly of wheelchairs to lower prices and improve availability across the country.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Hackers target State House website, seek Sh41 million bitcoin ransom

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Hackers target State House website, seek Sh41 million bitcoin ransom

Users accessing president.go.ke were met with altered pages instead of the official State House information, with the attackers leaving behind demeaning messages directed at the President.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Tuta Mionki makes history with FIA steward role at WRC rally Estonia

Sports

Tuta Mionki makes history with FIA steward role at WRC rally Estonia

The appointment places Mionki on the three-member stewards panel for Rally Estonia, the ninth round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, which will be held in Tartu from July 16 to 19.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

Katiba Institute, Muite question reported quarantine of US aid workers at Laikipia Base

Health and Wellness

Katiba Institute, Muite question reported quarantine of US aid workers at Laikipia Base

Katiba Institute said it was closely monitoring reports that the seven foreign nationals had been admitted into Kenya and placed under quarantine at the contested facility under a bilateral arrangement.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Gitau takes over at UoN with promise of renewal and financial reforms

Education and Career

Gitau takes over at UoN with promise of renewal and financial reforms

Addressing guests during the installation, the new Vice-Chancellor said his administration will focus on reinforcing the university's identity while ensuring it remains competitive across Kenya, the region and the international academic space.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Former Ulinzi star Ochieng picked for continental basketball coaching forum

Sports

Former Ulinzi star Ochieng picked for continental basketball coaching forum

His former club, Ulinzi Warriors, announced the selection and praised him for his continued contribution to Kenyan basketball, saying his impact has stretched from his successful playing days to his current coaching role.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

Senate petition seeks one-term limit for nominated MCAs

Politics

Senate petition seeks one-term limit for nominated MCAs

According to the petition, the Constitution established the party-list nomination system to expand representation for marginalised groups and ensure more Kenyans have an opportunity to take part in leadership. It argues that repeated nominations go against that objective by allowing the same individuals to occupy the positions term after term.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Matiang’i says sponsors of political goons will face the consequences

Politics

Matiang’i says sponsors of political goons will face the consequences

The Jubilee Deputy Party Leader said repeated incidents of violence have left families mourning loved ones, injured many people and destroyed property, warning that if the trend is not stopped, Kenya risks becoming a criminal society.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Tusker FC eye CECAFA glory to spark KPL title comeback

Sports

Tusker FC eye CECAFA glory to spark KPL title comeback

Tusker secured a place in the tournament after Sudanese side Al Merrikh withdrew, handing the Kenyan club an unexpected chance to test themselves against some of the region's top teams.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

PS Omollo: ID reforms giving more Kenyans access to services and opportunities

News

PS Omollo: ID reforms giving more Kenyans access to services and opportunities

Omollo noted that many adults across different parts of the country are yet to obtain national identity cards or voter registration cards, making it difficult for them to access services and other government programmes.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Wetang'ula turns to churches to boost Western Kenya voter numbers ahead of 2027

Politics

Wetang'ula turns to churches to boost Western Kenya voter numbers ahead of 2027

Wetang'ula reminded residents that elections are decided by those who vote, quoting the popular saying that "bad leaders are elected by good people who fail to vote," and urged every eligible citizen to take voter registration seriously.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

FIFA confirms 17-minute halftime for Spain vs Argentina World Cup final, citing two-minute extension

Sports

FIFA confirms 17-minute halftime for Spain vs Argentina World Cup final, citing two-minute extension

The world football governing body said the break at MetLife Stadium will be extended by only two minutes from the usual 15-minute interval to allow for performances by international music stars Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

Petition seeks law change to allow candidates’ common names on ballot papers

Politics

Petition seeks law change to allow candidates’ common names on ballot papers

The petition, presented by Wajir resident Mohamed Alasow, asks Parliament to revive and pass the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He argues that many Kenyans recognise candidates by their nicknames or commonly used names instead of the official names appearing on identification documents.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

ODM, UDA kick off coalition talks ahead of 2027 election

Politics

ODM, UDA kick off coalition talks ahead of 2027 election

Speaking in Ugunja, Siaya County, during the burial of Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, brother to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said both parties had settled on five representatives each to lead the negotiations.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Powerful 7.3 quake shakes southern Mexico, no major damage reported

Global Affairs

Powerful 7.3 quake shakes southern Mexico, no major damage reported

Mexico's navy secretary Admiral Raymundo Morales said there had been "no serious impact", but advised people to avoid the coastline while authorities continued to monitor the situation.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Five counties account for 15,809 missing children cases in five years

News

Five counties account for 15,809 missing children cases in five years

The report by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services shows that 43,844 children were reported missing between 2021 and December 2025. Of these, Nairobi accounted for the highest number with 6,389 cases, followed by Nakuru at 3,169, Kakamega with 2,298, Kiambu at 2,249 and Siaya with 1,704.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Kenya Prisons, KPA one win away from national volleyball league titles

Sports

Kenya Prisons, KPA one win away from national volleyball league titles

The win gives Kenya Prisons a valuable advantage as they head into the second day of the finals needing only one more victory to reclaim the national title.

Shadrack Andenga 18 Jul 2026

Police reject claims of rape, deaths during Ol Kalou by-election

News

Police reject claims of rape, deaths during Ol Kalou by-election

The police response comes after political leaders exchanged accusations over claims of violence, voter bribery and intimidation during the by-election, with some allegations also spreading widely on social media.

Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Jul 2026

Romero calls Manchester United legend 'stupid' after Argentina's win over England

Sports

Romero calls Manchester United legend 'stupid' after Argentina's win over England

Working as a pundit, Neville described Romero and Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world"—remarks that angered Romero, who plays for English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

Shadrack Andenga 17 Jul 2026

LSK declares nationwide court boycott over judiciary accountability concerns

Corridors of Justice

LSK declares nationwide court boycott over judiciary accountability concerns

The society directed all advocates not to participate in court hearings or applications during the one-day boycott, except in limited circumstances outlined in its guidelines.

Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Jul 2026

Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hanna Wendot accompanied by Principal Secretary for Children Services Carren Ageng'o, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare in parliament on 17 July, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

News

Government defends missing children response as cases hit 43,844

Hanna Wendot told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that the government’s missing-children response combines a police investigation track with child protection and family support, while also updating probes linked to cases in Nyeri County.

David Bogonko Nyokang'i 17 Jul 2026

Thika's bid for city status receives Senate committee approval

Central

Thika's bid for city status receives Senate committee approval

According to theSenate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, Kiambu County presented a detailed application backed by the required documents, stakeholder consultations and findings from physical inspections carried out during the assessment process.

Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Jul 2026

FIFA World Cup final referee appointee was once arrested in 2020

Sports

FIFA World Cup final referee appointee was once arrested in 2020

Vinčić was arrested and briefly detained in May 2020 during a police raid targeting a drug and prostitution ring in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, he was later cleared of any wrongdoing.

Shadrack Andenga 17 Jul 2026

FIFA confirms Trump will attend World Cup final, present trophy and championship rings

Sports

FIFA confirms Trump will attend World Cup final, present trophy and championship rings

The winners will not only lift the iconic World Cup trophy but will also receive championship rings for the first time in football history, introducing a tradition commonly associated with American sports.

Shadrack Andenga 17 Jul 2026

Oburu to Gachagua: Drop the fight, you already won

Politics

Oburu to Gachagua: Drop the fight, you already won

Oburu said it was difficult to understand why Gachagua still appeared unhappy after his side emerged victorious. He recalled that the former Deputy President had warned that the by-election would be stolen, but said the declaration of the results had proved those fears wrong.

Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Jul 2026

Two Nyamache officials released on bail after EACC bribery arrest

Nyanza

Two Nyamache officials released on bail after EACC bribery arrest

The anti-graft agency said the two public officers were released after being processed and will remain on bail pending the completion of investigations into claims that they demanded and received money in exchange for facilitating the processing of the government cheque.

Chrispho Owuor 17 Jul 2026