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20 Jul 2026 - Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after the UK filed 38 new criminal charges and requested their extradition.

20 Jul 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya has announced a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on July 22, citing concerns within the Judiciary.

20 Jul 2026 - Senior Counsel Ahmednasir claims High Court judges sit only 54 days annually, arguing this is a key cause of Kenya's judicial backlog.

20 Jul 2026 - Court has issued the interim orders pending the hearing of his Sh20 million defamation suit.

20 Jul 2026 - Police arrested 2 suspects and seized 220 litres of illicit chang'aa during a raid in Kibra, as the crackdown on illegal alcohol continues.

20 Jul 2026 - Police have recovered 105 suspected stolen mobile phones, two laptops and phone accessories during a raid in Madogo Township, Garissa County.

20 Jul 2026 - KITI urged TVET institutions to embrace digital skills and strengthen industry partnerships to prepare graduates for the evolving job market.

20 Jul 2026 - The European Union has banned destruction of unsold clothes, footwear and accessories to reduce textile waste and promote a circular economy.

20 Jul 2026 - KDF soldiers thwarted multiple suspected terror attacks in Lamu after discovering and destroying four hidden IEDs along key supply routes.

20 Jul 2026 - Spain will receive Sh6.59 billion in prize money after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, the highest payout in…

20 Jul 2026 - DCP leader Gachagua argues the Ol Kalou by-election reflects the region's stance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

20 Jul 2026 - Police are investigating the death Margaret Wambui who died after falling from the rooftop of a 22-storey building in Nairobi's Upper Hill.

20 Jul 2026 - The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 5,208, with thousands injured and nearly 20,000 people still displaced.

20 Jul 2026 - EALA MP Kanini Kega says his security has been withdrawn days after alleging armed men attempted to attack him during the Ol Kalou by-election…

20 Jul 2026 - Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's son, Don, has held a traditional Kikuyu Ngurario ceremony with his partner Yvonne.

19 Jul 2026 - Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi says UDA has accepted defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election, describing the loss as a wake-up call and urging leaders to embrace…

19 Jul 2026 - Catholic bishops have urged citizens to reject leaders who promote hatred and are calling for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

19 Jul 2026 - Russia launched a major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing 4, injuring dozens as Ukraine struck Russian oil facilities.

19 Jul 2026 - Amnesty International Kenya has condemned violence, alleged voter intimidation and attacks on journalists during the Ol Kalou by-election.

19 Jul 2026 - The family of Zacharia Gakinya is demanding justice after he died following an attack during the Ol Kalou by-election.

19 Jul 2026 - Interior CS Murkomen says the DCI has launched investigations into violence and the presence of armed individuals during the Ol Kalou by-election,…

19 Jul 2026 - Kenya Airways has cancelled its New York to Nairobi flight after severe weather disrupted operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

19 Jul 2026 - Lawyer Abdullahi has urged President Ruto to replace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, calling him a political liability ahead of 2027.

19 Jul 2026 - Moses Kuria says all national government projects in Ol Kalou will continue despite UDA's defeat in the parliamentary by-election.

19 Jul 2026 - Linda Mwananchi says efforts to register as a political party have been frustrated, accusing the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of…

19 Jul 2026 - Western Kenya leaders want Wetang’ula to become President William Ruto’s running mate in 2027, citing the Ol Kalou by-election defeat.

19 Jul 2026 - The gov't has announced new appointments and reappointments to key boards in the education, health and irrigation sectors through a gazette notice.

19 Jul 2026 - ODM has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo as the party's Vihiga County patron, replacing Senator Osotsi in a leadership reshuffle.

19 Jul 2026 - Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has called for the resignation of CS Murkomen over rising cases of political goonism.

19 Jul 2026 - Thika is a step closer to becoming Kenya's sixth city after the Senate Devolution Committee recommended the conferment of city status.

19 Jul 2026 - Award-winning Kenyan journalist Elijah Mwangi has been selected as a 2026 CNN Academy Fellow after completing the Storytelling in the Age of AI…

19 Jul 2026 - Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami as UK prosecutors seek their extradition over rape, trafficking and…

19 Jul 2026 - Newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau has demanded justice after two men were killed during violence that marred the constituency's parliamentary by-…

19 Jul 2026 - Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok will leave office after signing a constitutional amendment approved by parliament, ending his presidency.

19 Jul 2026 - Thousands protested in Addis Ababa over alleged forced recruitment in Ethiopia's Tigray region as tensions persist despite the 2022 peace agreement.

18 Jul 2026 - ODM leaders from Homa Bay say the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proved voters cannot be influenced by bribery or intimidation.

18 Jul 2026 - The Supreme Court has upheld tax exemptions for Japanese companies, consultants and employees working on Kenya-funded development projects.

18 Jul 2026 - Public Service CS Ruku faces criticism over remarks calling for a separate Mt Kenya identity, sparking debate on unity and ethnic politics.

18 Jul 2026 - Business activities in Embu were disrupted after hundreds of youths celebrated DCP candidate Sammy Kamau's victory.

18 Jul 2026 - Moses Kuria’s ‘chokora’ remark became a campaign issue as DCP defeated UDA in Ol Kalou, despite a high-powered campaign.

18 Jul 2026 - Methu is emerging as DCP's rising star after leading the strategy that delivered a crushing Ol Kalou by-election victory over UDA.

18 Jul 2026 - A 63-year-old driver crashed through the front gates of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton mansion, sparking a police investigation

18 Jul 2026 - Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo says UDA lost the Ol Kalou by-election because leaders became arrogant and took voters for granted.

18 Jul 2026 - The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Ksh4.4 billion Mau Mau Road through the Aberdare Forest.

18 Jul 2026 - Ruto ally Abdullahi says goons, violence, broken promises and campaign missteps led to UDA's crushing defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election.

18 Jul 2026 - President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, has been hacked and defaced with a Bitcoin ransom demand.

18 Jul 2026 - Former Radio Africa journalist Rose Mbugua, 24, died after a motorcycle collided with a concrete mixer in Nairobi on Friday evening.

18 Jul 2026 - Fresh details emerge linking hooded armed men in Prado SUVs to politicians during the Ol Kalou by-election as questions mount over the election-day…

18 Jul 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya has announced a nationwide court boycott on July 22, citing concerns over judicial corruption and case delays.

17 Jul 2026 - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declined an 18.2% salary increase approved by the City Council, concerned about the cost of living.