Sports
Zidane takes charge as France begin new Era after Deschamps exit
The 54-year-old, who inspired France to their first World Cup triumph as a player in 1998, said leading the national side is one of the greatest honours in football.
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NCIC: We can't investigate viral TikTok clips without formal complaints
Addressing concerns that the commission had delayed taking action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks, Omae said NCIC only launched investigations after receiving official complaints from the public.
Central
Meru cooperatives seek Sh2.2bn bailout to clear debts and boost farmers
Under the proposal, Sh555 million has been earmarked to revive Afya Millers Cooperative Union, while Sh660 million will be used to clear debts affecting coffee cooperative societies and Saccos.
News
Ruto says Kenya is building a world-class digital workforce
Speaking on Tuesday during the award ceremony for winners of the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition and the launch of the competition's 11th edition, Ruto said investments in digital skills, innovation and technology infrastructure are helping position Kenya among the world's leading sources of skilled ICT professionals.
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NCIC launches hate speech probe into Gachagua, Duale and six others
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday after a consultative meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), the commission said the investigations were being carried out independently and warned that no individual would be shielded from scrutiny where credible allegations arise.
Health and Wellness
Police, prison and NYS officers to benefit from expanded SHA medical cover
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the new arrangement strengthens healthcare support for members of the disciplined services without compromising the benefits they receive.
Corridors of Justice
Omtatah seeks to end IMF, World Bank legal protections in Kenya
According to the petition, the Act has created "a closed loop of unaccountable financial governance" because it permits the Executive to sign international agreements, take on debt and authorise the use of public funds while shielding the institutions involved from judicial scrutiny.
Corridors of Justice
Court lifts shisha ban after finding Government failed to regularise rules
In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017, ceased to have legal effect after the government failed to correct procedural defects within the timeline set by an earlier High Court ruling, effectively preventing authorities from relying on the regulations to enforce the ban.
Corridors of Justice
Advocate sues to stop loud music in matatus, citing passengers' rights
Advocate Samuel Barongo Nyamari says the case has been filed in the public interest, maintaining that passengers should not be forced to endure loud music throughout their journeys. He argues that the practice infringes on their rights to dignity, privacy and a clean and healthy environment.
Business
Kenya sugar industry rebounds as output climbs 22%
Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that sugar production rose by 21.98 per cent to 348,143 tonnes between January and May this year, compared to 285,418 tonnes produced during the same period in 2025.
Corridors of Justice
KNH murder suspect pleads not guilty as trial set for October
Kalombotole appeared before High Court Judge Diana Kavedza in Nairobi on Thursday, where the court received the findings of a fresh mental assessment conducted by three specialists from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Global Affairs
Ramaphosa urges African leaders to tackle causes of migration
Speaking in Johannesburg during the Pan-African Parliament session on Monday, Ramaphosa said issues such as poverty, conflict, poor governance and lack of opportunities must be addressed to reduce forced migration.