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Ruto backs development drive, warns against divisive politics ahead of 2027
President Ruto urged citizens to embrace unity and support development initiatives regardless of political competition
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Sports
Pele's iconic World Cup shirt fetches staggering price 68 years later
Pele scored twice in Stockholm during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. After the final, he traded the shirt with teammate Dida, and it has been kept by Dida's family for decades.
Nairobi
Kamukunji police station chosen as Nairobi Metropolitan police headquarters
The decision was reached after a site inspection led by Secretary for Internal Security Thomas Sakah, who headed a multi-agency technical team tasked with assessing whether the station was suitable for the project.
Sports
World Cup champions to receive custom rings in FIFA first
In a first for any FIFA competition, the 2026 World Cup winners will also be awarded bespoke championship rings, adding an iconic American sporting tradition to football's biggest tournament.
Exclusives
South C MCA hopeful Biliki unveils plan to tackle South C's planning and infrastructure woes
Biliki urged residents to play a more active role in shaping local governance and holding authorities accountable
Politics
UDA’s Hassan Omar plays down Ol Kalou by-election loss, says focus shifts to 2027
Omar insisted that elections should not divide the country, urging Kenyans to embrace democratic outcomes and maintain national unity
Education and Career
KUCCPS opens 2026 inter-institutional transfer window, deadline set for Aug 14
The agency explained that transfers will be processed subject to applicants meeting the required programme cut-off points and the availability of vacancies in the institutions they wish to join
Business
Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya upgraded to A(KE) financial strength rating by GCR Ratings
GCR attributed the upgrade to stronger capital quality following the successful conversion of the Group's debt into preference shares, improved capital adequacy, enhanced liquidity, and better underwriting performance.
News
NTSA warns Kenyans over fake TikTok accounts offering driving licence services
The authority said the fake accounts are being operated by scammers attempting to mislead members of the public into believing they are legitimate NTSA customer support channels.
Sports
Wanyonyi, Arop renew Olympic rivalry in London
Wanyonyi heads to London in superb form after breaking the 1,000m world record in Monaco. He is also the fastest man in the world over 800m this year, having clocked 1:41.84 in Paris last month—the third-fastest time of his career.
Politics
Morara Kebaso urges opposition to back Fred Matiang’i for 2027 ticket
He warned that backing other presidential hopefuls within the opposition would weaken Matiang'i's chances of emerging as the coalition's flag bearer
Politics
Gachagua accuses State of orchestrating Ol Kalou by-election violence after DCP victory
Gachagua claimed that armed groups, plainclothes police officers, and hired gangs stormed polling stations while police officers deployed to maintain security failed to intervene
Sports
Golf: Limuru Open tees off
The Limuru Open is a key stop on the KAGC calendar, offering valuable ranking points and a chance for the country’s leading amateurs to test themselves against elite regional competition.
Politics
Ruto: Elections will end, but Kenya must remain united
The President said elections should never be treated as a matter of life and death, adding that leaders have a responsibility to promote national cohesion instead of deepening divisions for political gain.
Nairobi
Government picks Lebanese firm to steer Sh154.2bn JKIA overhaul
Dar Al-Handasah Consultants will be responsible for design review, project management, contract administration and construction supervision, placing the firm at the centre of one of Kenya’s biggest airport infrastructure projects.
Politics
Maraga unveils LindaKura campaign to defend electoral integrity ahead of 2027
He said the campaign will build on a High Court ruling affirming that election results announced at polling stations are final, describing the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in Kenya's electoral process ahead of the 2027 polls
News
KeNHA to partially close Emali–Isineti (A5) road near Simba Cement for drainage culvert works
The drainage works form part of routine road infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing stormwater management and protecting the highway from damage caused by surface runoff
Sports
Kenyan athletes to travel for the Commonwealth games in phases
Kenya will compete at the multi-sport event, which runs from July 23 to August 3, with the team aiming to build on its previous performances and secure a strong medal haul.
Business
MPs put KRA on the spot over Sh2.15bn sugar tax reversal
According to documents submitted to Parliament, the importer eventually paid Sh511.8 million in taxes, including VAT and other charges.
Sports
Gor Mahia step up CECAFA preparations with Rayon Sport friendly
Gor Mahia's 42-member travelling contingent, comprising 29 players and technical staff, departed in two batches due to limited flight availability.
Politics
Seth Panyako makes UDA comeback ahead of 2027 elections
His return to UDA comes less than a year after he contested the 2025 Malava parliamentary by-election on a DAP-K ticket following his fallout with the ruling party
East African Bloc
School trip ends in tragedy as bus crash kills 21 in Eastern Uganda
Preliminary investigations indicate the bus suffered a mechanical fault before the driver lost control while descending Chekwatit Hill, a section of road that has witnessed several serious accidents in the past.
Health and Wellness
WHO warns global cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050
Figures from the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI Kenya) show that about 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, while close to 30,000 lose their lives to the disease.
Politics
Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for constituency-wide thank-you tour
The visit comes a day after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Sammy Douglas Waweru the winner of the hotly contested race, handing DCP its first parliamentary seat since the party was formed.
News
Bill seeks to make officials personally pay for public participation failures
If passed into law, the Bill will provide Kenya with a legal framework that guides how government agencies should involve members of the public before passing laws, approving budgets and rolling out major public projects.
Education and Career
School principals face MPs in new push for accountability
According to the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, the first hearings will involve Category C1 schools, formerly national schools, because they receive government capitation, collect fees from thousands of learners and oversee infrastructure projects worth millions of shillings.
News
HELB faces Sh57.65 billion funding gap as student loan demand surges
HELB has warned Parliament that Kenya’s student financing programme is likely to face a projected Sh57.65 billion deficit in FY2026/27, citing demand under the Student-Centred Funding Model that exceeds available budget allocations.
Politics
DCP's first National Assembly seat sparks wave of congratulations
In a statement issued on Thursday before declaration of the results, Gachagua said the victory reflected the will of the people and secured the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) its first seat in the National Assembly
News
New EACC rules put civil servants’ family wealth under scrutiny
One of the biggest changes requires public officers to declare the financial details of their spouses, including those they have separated from.
Politics
I cannot fail the people, says Sammy Waweru after historic Ol Kalou triumph
Addressing supporters after he was declared the winner, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate first thanked God, saying the journey to Parliament had only been possible through divine favour despite the obstacles he encountered.