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Tana River swears in boards ahead of Canadian ‘organic city’ project

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Governor Dhadho Godhana’s official residence in Hola, presided over by Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too.

Global Islamic leaders condemn church massacre in eastern Congo

Citing the Qur’an, the council emphasized that Islam prohibits unjustified violence, quoting scripture that equates the killing of a single innocent person to the killing of all humanity.

Charlene Ruto forgives author Webster Ochora, cites need for dialogue on online abuse

Charlene emphasized that her decision to forgive was grounded not just in personal conviction, but also in her broader advocacy for responsible leadership.

Police constable denies murder charge in killing of Nairobi Street vendor

According to a psychiatric evaluation conducted by government psychiatrist Dr. Priscila Makau on July 21, the accused officer was found mentally fit to stand trial.

Health Ministry rallies stakeholders in national push to curb cancer burden

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, calling for a collective national effort to tackle the growing crisis.

CBK unveils plan for digital retail bond platform

Court freezes Sh10.5 billion road fund, escalating national-county tensions

The appellate court, in a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Pauline Nyamweya, and George Odunga, suspended the enforcement of a June 5 High Court ruling that had declared the exclusion of counties from the RMLF unconstitutional.

Seven arraigned in Eldoret over alleged assault on Turkana governor’s son

Testifying before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Kesses Cherono, Nimrod a professional footballer claimed he was attacked by a group affiliated with his father’s political adversaries.

CS Murkomen warns drug traffickers as police seize cannabis worth Sh3 million in Kitale

Acting on weeks of intelligence and surveillance, the team stormed a residential property suspected to be a major drug hub on the outskirts of Kitale town.

Electricity Consumers Society boss slams high electricity costs and stalled grid

Speaking on Radio Generation’s People Breakfast Show, Ndereva painted a mixed picture of the country’s energy sector.

State misleading nation on basic education funding- KETHAWA National Secretary

Wangenye accused the state of abandoning its constitutional responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child, warning that schools across the country remain under-resourced.

MP Caroli Omondi urges biometric student registration to curb ghost learners

The legislator criticized the government's inaction despite repeated audit reports flagging the existence of fictitious learners and schools.

Weatherman warns of cold spell as chilly weather persists across the country

In a detailed statement released on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Met department noted that the dominant feature behind the persistent chill has been extensive cloud cover.

Kenya faces silent crisis as non-communicable diseases overtake hospital deaths

The 2024 Vital Statistics Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that NCDs accounted for 61.7 percent of all hospital deaths last year a sharp jump from 52.4 percent in 2023.

Ministry seeks tougher regulations to curb tea hacking and illegal trade

Ronoh underscored the urgency of reinforcing the regulatory framework governing tea production and marketing.

Trump, EU strike major trade deal after high stakes talks in Scotland

Trump described the discussions as “very interesting negotiations” and hailed the agreement as mutually beneficial.

Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Local officials say the victims were part of a Christian congregation attending a night vigil when armed militants stormed the church.

Tension in Turkana South after deadly bandit attacks and livestock theft

In the first incident near the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) post in Kainuk, an elderly herder was ambushed and killed while tending his goats.

Ruto in Addis for UN food summit, to champion Kenya’s role in global food security

President Ruto is expected to use the platform to push for increased international cooperation in addressing the global food crisis.

DCP demands immediate release of capitation funds, threatens mass protests

Malala accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of undermining Kenya’s free education policy, alleging that public education was being deliberately starved of funds.

Legal gaps and budget cuts cripple oversight bodies, says House report

The office of the Controller of Budget, in particular, is severely limited in its role, according to the report.

KAM sounds alarm over lax wastewater policies threatening Kenya’s climate goals

The report, developed in partnership with the Kenya Water Institute and the Confederation of Danish Industry, identifies a range of challenges holding back progress.

Garissa Referral Hospital secures sustainable drug supply system- CEO Mahat

Established in 1967, Garissa County Referral Hospital has evolved from a small city council facility into a regional healthcare powerhouse offering secondary, tertiary, emergency, and specialized care.

KRA to upgrade cargo clearance system with AI

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the upgrade will target the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS), which has been in use since 2021.

Foreigner who abandoned 41 kilos of cannabis at JKIA arrested

The suspect, identified as Wong Hiu Fung, had arrived in the country from Bangkok, Thailand.

UN faces major financial crisis as US pulls back, warns crisis group boss

Gowan warned that the UN is on the brink of scaling down critical operations due to shrinking budgets, even as humanitarian needs around the world continue to escalate.

Governor Kihika opposes move to scrap NG-CDF

Kihika praised the NG-CDF for directly impacting communities and bridging development gaps often left unaddressed by county budgets.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Israel announces tactical pause

AFPTV footage captured on Sunday showed long lines of trucks moving through the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, loaded with humanitarian supplies, including food and water.

DP Kindiki crowned Luo elder, given name Odhiambo during Migori visit

Kindiki was robed in traditional Luo leadership regalia, presented with a ceremonial spear and shield, and invited to sit on the symbolic “seat of power” a revered cultural act that signifies authority.

Digitisation of capitation will end misuse of school funds, says Mudavadi

He confirmed that the Ministry of ICT and the Ministry of Education are working together to ensure the digitisation process is completed without delay, including the possible use of platforms like eCitizen to deliver funds directly.