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CECAFA-17s: Kenya's Junior Starlets beat Somalia to book semi-final slot
The victory saw Kenya top Group A with six points from two wins, having scored 22 goals and conceded none.
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Senate queries Kilifi revenue accounts as Governor Mung'aro offers clarification
He presented a cheque of Sh500,000 before the committee, after which proceedings focused on audit concerns from the 2024/25 financial year, particularly unsupported expenditure and discrepancies in revenue accounts.
Global Affairs
Ruto heads to France for G7 meeting; to push for African financial reforms
According to State House, the President will use the forum to push Africa’s priorities on global finance reform, trade, climate action and digital transformation.
Sports
Wafula’s star continues to shine after another victory on the KAGC circuit
Speaking to the media after the tournament, Wafula expressed delight at finally securing his maiden KAGC title, describing it as a key stepping stone for the rest of his season and upcoming national and international events.
Global Affairs
Israel removes Kenya and Rwanda from Ebola-related entry restrictions list
In a statement, Israel’s Ministry of Health said it had removed Kenya and Rwanda from the list of countries subject to the precautionary measures introduced over Ebola outbreak concerns in the region.
News
Senate committee tours Nairobi settlements over eviction and land dispute petitions
The delegation comprised Senators Joe Nyutu (Murang’a), Allan Chesang (Trans Nzoia), Beatrice Ogolla (Nominated) and Mariam Omar (Nominated), who engaged residents and inspected the affected areas to better understand the concerns raised.
Global Affairs
Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says justice minister
Speaking at a briefing on Sunday, Mmamoloko Kubayi called for South Africans to reject vigilantism and let the government handle illegal immigration through the proper channels.
News
MCK announces vacancies for senior legal and regulatory roles
Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 6, 2026, either by hand delivery to the Council’s Nairobi headquarters, postal mail, or email to [email protected]
Health and Wellness
Gov't to distribute 864 more bicycles to Community Health Promoters
The Ministry of Health says improved mobility enables Community Health Promoters to cover larger areas, conduct more household visits, and facilitate referrals more efficiently, contributing to better healthcare outcomes
Global Affairs
Starmer: UK moves to ban social media for under-16s
The move was driven by increasing worries from parents and mounting evidence that social media is negatively impacting children’s wellbeing.
Eastern
Two arrested as police recover stolen infrastructure materials in Makueni
NPS says investigations are ongoing to determine whether the suspects are part of a broader network involved in organised theft
News
Kenya welcomes US-Iran peace agreement, urges de-escalation and diplomacy
In a statement issued on Monday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya viewed the agreement as a significant step towards regional and global stability.
News
Ruto calls for reforms to curb violence in protests as reparations framework takes shape
He called for reforms in police training and management of demonstrations to ensure professionalism, restraint, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights
Corridors of Justice
Kenya Pipeline Company faces lawsuit over Line I Replacement project payments
The case arises from a contract for the procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of the Line I Replacement Project (the “Contract”)
News
Kenya protests Israel’s Ebola-linked travel restrictions
In a statement on Monday, Sing'Oei said Kenya had been unfairly included among countries whose citizens would face travel restrictions despite recording no cases of Ebola.
News
Kindiki calls for urgent reforms to Kenya’s protest laws amid reparations push
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Monday during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Kindiki said the country had entered a difficult but necessary phase of transitional justice as it sought to address the legacy of violence linked to public protests.
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Protest victims may get compensation within a week, Mutua says, amid 2,400 claims review
Speaking during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Mutua said the claims, drawn from oversight bodies and state agencies, are being processed through what he described as an “AI integrated case management system” designed to ensure transparency, accountability and full auditability of the reparations process.
News
Junet calls for peaceful protest reforms, cites decades of activism
According to Junet, Kenya’s reform agenda should focus on transforming how protests are conducted, strengthening accountability for past human rights violations, and fully implementing agreed political frameworks
News
Huduma Kenya announces service disruptions after power outage at Nakuru data centre
In a public notice issued on Monday, the agency said its technical teams were working to restore operations as quickly as possible.
News
President Ruto assents to Sh428bn Revenue Sharing Bill for counties
The principal object of the Bill is to share revenue raised nationally between the national government and county governments for the 2026/27 financial year in accordance with Article 202, 203 and 218 of the Constitution
Exclusives
Political analyst defends infrastructure spending in northern Kenya
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Mucendu pointed to the 1965 Sessional Paper No. 10, a post-independence policy document widely criticised for prioritising investment in areas deemed to have high economic potential while sidelining others.
News
NGEC calls for urgent action to end elder abuse in Kenya
NGEC described elder abuse as “a pervasive yet largely masked violation of human rights” that takes many forms, including physical, emotional and psychological abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, neglect and abandonment
Exclusives
Bahati MP aspirant, Muturi: Youth need opportunities, not just budget allocations
Muturi warned voters against replacing one political establishment with another without evaluating leaders carefully
News
Karua blames government for rising 'goonism', calls for accountability
Martha Karua accuses the Kenya Kwanza administration of failing to stamp out “goonism” amid reported attacks during demonstrations and political events. She calls for a national dialogue and accountability as security agencies investigate.
News
Pastrolist initiative leads talks to calm Marsabit communal tensions
The dialogue, held in Segel, brought together elders, women and youth representatives, peace committees, local administrators and security officials to address grievances arising from the incident and promote reconciliation.
Global Affairs
11 skydivers, pilot killed in US plane crash
The airplane, which was leased by a skydiving company, took off around 11:20 local time on Sunday, according to a Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson.
News
US and Iran announce deal to end military operations
Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
News
All Saints Cathedral chaos: NCIC warns against political intolerance
In a statement issued on Sunday, the commission said the attack reflected a worrying trend in which intimidation and "goonism" are increasingly being used as tools of political competition, undermining constitutional freedoms and public confidence in democratic institutions.
Global Affairs
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Results showed nearly 55% of participants voted against and 45% voted for, with a turnout of 60% of the population.
News
Two arrested over chaos at All Saint's Cathedral budget meeting
The National Police Service said a group of individuals allegedly stormed the church compound and attempted to disrupt a meeting attended by civil society leaders, religious figures, lawyers and members of the public. Officers responded to the scene, restored order and secured the area, leading to the arrest of two suspects.