News Tracker

Mon, 07 July 2025

  • 12:17 pm Former presidential candidate and businessman Jimmy Wanjigi claims that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been sent to his Muthaiga home.
  • 11:59 am Protesters in Kitengela overpower police officers manning roadblocks, storm the town centre, forcing businesses to close out of fear of attack and looting.
  • 11:43 am The Central Bank of Kenya has asked Kenyans to submit their views on how it could improve its regulatory framework, including the issuance of loans; says despite launching the Total Cost of Credit website in June 2017, the intention has yet to be fully realised. 
  • 10:49 am The Motorist Association of Kenya has slammed the government over the illegal roadblocks that have been erected across major roads, particularly in Nairobi.
  • 10:13 am Saba Saba Day protesters have blocked the Embu-Nairobi and Karatina-Nairobi highways.
  • 9:57 am Nairobi MP Esther Passaris has accused The Standard of orchestrating the Sunday attack on Kenyan mothers by goons for the sake of a catchy headline, and has called for the media's role to be reevaluated.
  • 9:33 am Students struggling to apply for the September 2025 Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) intake urged to visit specific campuses for further information ahead of the deadline.
  • 8:59 am The police have warned that they will deal with any armed protesters per the law should they be arrested in possession of weapons during the Saba Saba Day protests.
  • 8:47 am Nairobi MP Esther Passaris suspends the pre-publication of the Controversial Protests Bill ahead of Saba Saba demos, citing advice from the church.
  • 7:37 am Kenya Railways says it will provide an alternative means of travel to commuters stranded in Mombasa due to the suspension of its 10 pm Madaraka Express from Mombasa to Nairobi on Sunday. Passengers with tickets for the June 6 ride were advised to arrive at the Mombasa Terminus by 8:00 am to access this unclarified alternative means of transport.
  • 7:17 am Frustrations for Nairobians trying to access the CBD and surrounding areas as police mount roadblocks on all major roads leading to the City Centre, including Jogoo Road, Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road and Thika Superhighway. 
  • 6:51 am Police block roads and ring-fence some sections of Nairobi CBD as most streets in the city centre remain clear ahead of the Saba Saba Day protests.

Sun, 06 July 2025

  • 4:11 pm President Ruto has directed all Level 1 to Level 4 hospitals across the country to offer free healthcare to Kenyans who have already registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA).
  • 3:50 pm Hundreds of youth leaving the Summer Tides Festival in Diani were blocked by police at the Dongo Kundu Bypass, reportedly to stop them from attending the Saba Saba Day protests; many missed their 2pm SGR train back to Nairobi.
  • 3:34 pm Tanzania will charge Ksh5,700 for mandatory travel insurance under new rules announced by Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance; the directive, effective January 2026, excludes East African and SADC citizens but may affect Kenyans with dual citizenship.
  • 2:48 pm Armed goons have stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission offices, disrupting a planned press briefing by Kenyan mothers ahead of Saba Saba Day; the attackers reportedly stole two journalists' laptops before fleeing the scene.
  • 2:13 pm KHRC says its staffer, Ugandan national Martin Mavenjina, was deported from the JKIA on Saturday night despite holding a valid work visa.
  • 1:57 pm  At least 20 schools have sent notices to parents, advising them to keep their children home on Monday, July 7, over safety concerns linked to planned Saba Saba protests. 
  • 1:16 pm Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has instructed all public servants to report to work on Monday, July 8, despite the anticipated Saba Saba Day protests that are expected to disrupt parts of the country.
  • 12:51 pm President William Ruto has led Kenya in mourning the death of Dr J. Roy Stover, a teacher, pastor, and community leader from Eldama Ravine.
  • 12:20 pm Nairobi Members of Parliament warn against violent protests; the leaders, including Esther Passaris and George Aladwa, have called on protesters to 'put Kenya first.'
  • 11:47 am The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged security agencies to practice restraint ahead of the planned Saba Saba protests set to be held on Monday, July 7, 2025.
  • 11:18 am Julius Yego finished second at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in India last night with a throw of 84.51m.
  • 10:50 am President William Ruto is attending the 35th Diocesan Anniversary Celebrations at St. Marks Teachers' Training College, Kigari, Embu County.
  • 10:05 am A fire has broken out at the Embakasi Girls High School in Nairobi.
  • 9:55 am Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi says the government plans to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following the detention of his allies linked to recent protests.
  • 9:38 am Residents stormed the local police station in Archers Post, Isiolo, demanding the arrest of an Administration Police officer who hit a woman with a Border Patrol Unit vehicle.
  • 8:22 am The Ministry of Trade has cautioned that ongoing protests could harm Kenya’s economy, stating that repeated protests and property damage may lead to a reduction in foreign investment.
  • 7:50 am Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria says he was verbally attacked and threatened on Saturday night while responding to a noise complaint at an event on Dennis Pritt Road; he claims organisers became violent after he asked them to reduce the excessive noise.