Nairobi
DCI calls for stronger national security, intelligence-led policing
The DCI also urged security commanders to intensify their investigative work and make optimal use of available resources
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Africa
WMO Report: Extreme weather affected 13 million people, killed over 3,000 across Africa in 2025
The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 report released on June 18,2026 says floods were the most frequently reported hazard, accounting for more than half of all recorded extreme weather events. The impacts were felt across multiple sectors, including agriculture, water resources, health, infrastructure and livelihoods.
East African Bloc
IGAD warns against actions undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity
The regional bloc warned that actions undermining Somalia’s unity could heighten tensions and threaten peace, stability, and cooperation across the Horn of Africa, calling for restraint and respect for internationally recognized principles
News
KNEC flags viral claim on recruitment of non-teachers for national exams as fake
The post, widely shared online, alleged the move was intended to enhance transparency, neutrality, and public trust in the management of national examinations, prompting KNEC to issue a warning
Global Affairs
AU welcomes US-Iran peace deal, calls it major step toward Middle East stability
In a statement issued on Thursday, the AU boss said the agreement demonstrates the value of diplomacy in resolving long-running conflicts.
Global Affairs
UN calls for stronger partnerships to counter growing threat of hate speech
Marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the UN said governments, civil society, educators, and digital platforms must work together to promote dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diversity
World-Cup-2026
Thierry Henry blasts Ronaldo after Portugal stumble against DR Congo
Portugal enjoyed 75 per cent possession and registered seven shots on target but struggled to break down a determined DR Congo side that remained organised throughout the match.
Business
DStv loses 22,450 customers as pay-TV struggle deepens in Kenya
According to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), DStv had 248,053 customers by the end of March 2026, down from 270,017 in December last year. This means the firm lost 22,450 customers in just three months, pointing to continued pressure in the market.
News
MPs rein in KRA as push for more tax enforcement powers hits wall
Among the proposals rejected was a plan to remove a legal protection that currently prevents KRA from attaching a taxpayer's bank account once an appeal against a tax assessment has been filed.
News
Maraga faults compensation plan, says justice incomplete without prosecutions
Maraga also questioned the handling of the process, saying victims have not received a formal apology and raising concern that institutions linked to the alleged abuses are involved in managing compensation.
Education and Career
Governor Nassir orders fresh assessment of school feeding initiative after complaints
The county government has launched an assessment exercise to determine whether the programme is helping families lower education costs as initially promised.
Education and Career
Who is to blame? Debate deepens after wave of school disturbances
President William Ruto has weighed in on the matter, urging parents to take a more active role in shaping the behaviour of their children and warning against placing all responsibility on schools and government agencies.