Politics
‘Want my blessing? Let’s talk,’ Oparanya tells Sifuna
The Cabinet Secretary said he was also carrying ideas that could benefit the people and suggested that he and Sifuna could bring their ideas together.
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Politics
Free education, jobs headline Kalonzo’s 13-point election plan
Kalonzo unveiled the “People’s Budget” on Monday, August 10, 2026, describing it as a policy programme for an alternative government. The proposals came as the country marked the final 365-day countdown to the next General Election.
Politics
ODM and UDA to form coalition ahead of 2027 polls
The two parties have also formed a 10-member joint team to develop a common manifesto and policy framework to guide their campaign and political agenda ahead of the polls.
Global Affairs
Dozens reported dead after powerful quake hits western Colombia
The quake on Monday trapped residents under debris, injured many more and forced people to flee their homes as far away as the capital, Bogota.
Nairobi
Alionya: Ruto’s 2027 bid will hinge on development record
Alionya points to projects in Nyanza, Western Kenya, parts of Northeastern and the Coast as a key reason some youth are reconsidering their political choices.
Business
African family businesses turn to succession planning as wealth transfer grows
Strathmore Business School, Standard Chartered, ALN and the Association of Family Business Enterprises (AFBE) have launched an executive programme on Monday targeting family business owners, next-generation leaders, policymakers and experts.
Environment
Ethiopia’s green economy model draws praise as climate risks intensify
AGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change
Corridors of Justice
Victoria Mutiso murder case: Three suspects detained for 30 days
Police officer Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and his co-accused, Daniel Njoroge and Kevin Kinuthia, were arraigned on Monday after their arrest on August 7, 2026.
Athletics
Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to announce the successful host city in September
Technology
Meta launches new AI model as Zuckerberg champions open-weight push
The new model, Muse Glimmer, is much smaller than leading AI models from rivals and is instead designed for agentic tasks and can run on a Mac or PC with a single graphics card, aiming to tap demand for AI systems that run directly on people's devices.
Business
KCB Foundation takes scholarship programme to South Sudan
The KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country’s health workforce.
Technology
ICT PS Tanui: Kenya should adopt the best AI globally
Tanui also called for the development of AI solutions designed around Kenya's languages, datasets, industries and national priorities