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Court bars Samidoh’s arrest, orders surrender of passport over desertion claims
The court set his bail at Sh200,000, offering temporary protection from arrest while the matter is under review.
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Global Affairs
Benin appoints Spike Lee and wife as diaspora ambassadors
Their new role will involve raising awareness and supporting efforts to strengthen cultural, spiritual and historical ties between Benin and the African diaspora.
News
Bill proposes senior counsel title for top legal and government leaders
According to the bill, those who have offered "exemplary service to the legal and public service in Kenya" would also qualify.
Health and Wellness
Private hospitals threaten to halt key services over delayed SHA payments
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (Rupha) says its members are sinking deeper into financial crisis.
Global Affairs
EU presses China on trade and Ukraine in strained Beijing talks
The EU’s trade deficit with China reached a record €305.8 billion last year, and the bloc has taken several trade actions targeting Chinese products, including electric vehicles.
News
BAT Kenya doubles dividend as half-year profit jumps to Sh2.98 billion
The performance was supported by lower operating costs and reduced currency-related expenses.
Education and Career
MPs uncover ghost schools behind Sh1.3bn education fund scandal
The fund is intended to improve facilities such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and provide schools with essential learning resources.
Global Affairs
ICC jails ex-CAR football boss and MP over war crimes
The court found that Ngaïssona played a leading role in supporting anti-Balaka militias that targeted Muslims, while Yekatom led fighters who carried out killings in the capital, Bangui.
News
Kakamega to launch first Muslim benevolent fund
The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF) – Western Region.
Global Affairs
France to recognise Palestinian state at UN Assembly in September
Macron said the decision reflects France’s historic position on seeking a lasting and fair resolution to the Middle East conflict.
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Renewed hope as Governor Jama unveils Baraki–Maalimin Water Project
Spanning 48 kilometers, the water system draws from three boreholes two of which are currently active and producing a combined 40,000 litres per hour.
Global Affairs
Russian strikes kill five as attacks intensify across Ukraine
The intensifying attacks, now in the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, come even as both sides engage in talks seeking a possible ceasefire.
News
Relief in sight as SRC plans salary review for public workers
The fourth remuneration review cycle, according to the SRC, is already underway and is expected to provide solutions that will ensure compliance with the one-third rule
Global Affairs
UK, India sign landmark trade deal to boost bilateral business and cut tariffs
Tariffs on Scotch whisky will be reduced from 150% to 75% immediately, and further lowered to 40% over the next ten years.
News
Schools face crisis after capitation slashed by Sh5,344
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that only Sh16,900 is being released annually per student, far below the Sh22,244 figure that school heads had been told to expect.
Health and Wellness
Senate report exposes dire conditions in county referral hospitals
In some of the hospitals, the report says, wards are overcrowded and poorly lit, with some lacking electricity altogether.
Technology
Kenya gets Sh904 million in Google-backed AI education boost
The centre will serve as a collaborative space for AI learning, creativity, and experimentation.
Global Affairs
Hulk Hogan, wrestling icon and pop culture legend, dies at 71
His final appearance on WWE programming came in January 2025, during the first episode of Raw on Netflix, where he was met with loud boos from the crowd.
News
Report exposes flaws in Kenya’s organ transplant oversight and donor care
The report found that key medical specialties, such as immunology and clinical pathology, remain poorly regulated, undermining the quality and safety of transplants.
Business
Safaricom adds direct PayPal withdrawal feature to M-Pesa App
With the app downloaded 13.7 million times and 4.7 million active users, Safaricom says the integration is tailored to meet current digital demands.
News
We’re not criminals! Boda Boda operators slam motorcycle Bill
The riders are particularly opposed to a plan to introduce 47 county-level Motorcycle Transport and Safety Boards despite the existence of the National Transport and Safety Authority.
News
Ruto: Kenya is where the world comes home
The President pointed to discoveries such as the Turkana Boy found near Lake Turkana in 1984, believed to be 1.6 million years old, as evidence of Kenya’s unique place in global history.
Business
Safaricom hits 50 million users ahead of 25th anniversary
Starting in 2000 with just 17,000 subscribers, Safaricom has grown into the country’s largest telco, playing a central role in reshaping mobile services and financial inclusion
News
Kenya rallies IGAD to put women and youth at the Heart of peacebuilding
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the Horn of Africa is facing a complex web of peace and security threats that cannot be addressed by traditional diplomacy alone.
Global Affairs
Japan and Philippines join race to seal U.S. trade deals before deadline
As the August 1 deadline nears and the threat of higher tariffs looms, these fast-tracked deals reveal how far nations are willing to go to maintain access to the U.S. market.
Global Affairs
Plane disappears in Russia’s far East with over 40 on board
The sudden loss of communication triggered an emergency response, with regional and national authorities launching a joint rescue effort.
Health and Wellness
KEMSA hails 11 counties for leading in health financing and supplies
In addition to celebrating the 11 counties, KEMSA honoured 16 county pharmacists for their leadership in managing health supply chains.
Global Affairs
UN warns of abuse as millions of Afghans deported into Taliban rule
UN said that over 1.9 million Afghans have been deported so far in 2025, mostly from Iran, with the number expected to hit three million by the end of the year.
News
Grabbed Sh104 million Moi Airport land restored to State
The land, which belongs to the Kenya Airports Authority, was subdivided and transferred without a valid Physical Development Plan, lacked any formal application, and was not subjected to statutory fees.
News
Ruto nominates Pius Angasa to CBK board, Parliament to vet
The vetting process for such appointments typically takes 28 days. Once completed, the final recommendation is presented to the President for formal appointment.