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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.

17 Jul 2026 - President William Ruto says over Sh30 billion is being invested in housing, roads, water and healthcare projects in Makueni County.

17 Jul 2026 - Kenyan forex trader Raymond Omosa, popularly known as Kenyan Prince, gifted girlfriend Stephanie Ngunjiri a Range Rover Velar.

17 Jul 2026 - Kenyan musician Bahati has threatened legal action after a viral video made allegations against him, calling the claims defamatory.

17 Jul 2026 - Wetang'ula allies say the Ol Kalou by-election result shows Mt Kenya support is shifting and urge President William Ruto to choose a Western Kenya…

17 Jul 2026 - Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says President Ruto's re-election prospects depend heavily on retaining support in the Mt Kenya region.

17 Jul 2026 - Tanzanian singer Rayvanny left Kenyans entertained after asking, "What's Ol Kalou?", prompting hundreds of hilarious responses.

17 Jul 2026 - IEBC has thanked Ol Kalou voters after the by-election, confirmed a 57% turnout and announced a comprehensive post-election review ahead of 2027.

17 Jul 2026 - FIFA will award commemorative championship rings to the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, set for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.

17 Jul 2026 - Gachagua has taken a victory lap after DCP's emphatic Ol Kalou by-election win, calling it a major political blow to Ruto and UDA.

17 Jul 2026 - Nadia Mukami has revealed that her separation from Arrow Bwoy happened while she was pregnant with their second child.

17 Jul 2026 - National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have opposed a High Court petition seeking to bar them from political activities…

17 Jul 2026 - The gov't has proposed Kamukunji Police Station as the headquarters of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.

17 Jul 2026 - Omollo says the government's ID registration reforms are removing barriers to services, voter participation and development opportunities.

17 Jul 2026 - Activist Boniface Mwangi has alleged the existence of a private militia linked to the government and called for accountability.

17 Jul 2026 - Gachagua says Sammy Waweru defeated Ruto, seven Cabinet Secretaries, 91 MPs, billions in projects and cash to win the Ol Kalou by-election.

17 Jul 2026 - LSK and FIDA Kenya have strengthened their partnership on gender equality, GBV response, election preparedness and public interest litigation.

17 Jul 2026 - Kenya is creating more high-net-worth individuals than last year, according to Knight Frank's 2026 Wealth and Investment Trends Report.

17 Jul 2026 - Seven American aid workers have been quarantined at a Kenya facility after returning from the DRC as new US Ebola travel restrictions take effect.

17 Jul 2026 - Gachagua has declared Nyandarua the headquarters of the Democracy for the Citizens Party after the party secured its first parliamentary seat in Ol…

17 Jul 2026 - President Ruto has reacted to UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election, urging leaders to reject ethnic politics, unite Kenyans and focus on…

17 Jul 2026 - Nairobi Governor Sakaja has gazetted the Development Control Policy 2026, introducing new zoning and building approval rules to guide urban…

17 Jul 2026 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says Mount Kenya will mobilise 7.1 million votes in the 2027 General Election.

17 Jul 2026 - Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina has called for the release or prosecution of Gen Z activists arrested during the Ol Kalou by-election.

17 Jul 2026 - Louis Vuitton has unveiled a bespoke trunk for the FIFA World Cup trophy, which will transport the iconic prize to the 2026 final in New York-New…

17 Jul 2026 - Nadia Mukami says she has not given up on love and reveals the qualities she wants in a future partner, including someone with children.

17 Jul 2026 - Sammy Kamau of DCP won the Ol Kalou by-election by a wide margin, defeating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah in a closely watched contest.

17 Jul 2026 - ICT CS Kabogo has urged inclusive AI development at the World AI Conference and announced Kenya's bid to host WAICO's East Africa office.

17 Jul 2026 - Nadia Mukami became emotional while speaking about her relationship with Arrow Bwoy, admitting she fought to make it work.