News Tracker

Mon, 28 July 2025

  • 3:38 pm A group of Nairobi residents on July 28 filed a petition with the IEBC to recall Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris, citing violations of the Constitution, abuse of office, neglect of duty, and breach of public trust as grounds for the petition.
  • 3:13 pm Kenya facing backlash after Sudan accused it of violating its sovereignty and interfering in its affairs following announcement by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of the formation of a parallel government.
  • 2:40 pm Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa has pleaded not guilty to murdering Boniface Kariuki; the judge denies bail and sets the next hearing for August 19, 2025.
  • 2:14 pm KUCCPS has urged prospective applicants to be wary of social media pages impersonating the service.
  • 1:54 pm  Stephen Munyakho has escaped death in Saudi Arabia and is set to return to Kenya tonight after President William Ruto's intervention, according to Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi.
  • 1:13 pm Leaders affiliated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have called upon the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Kenya’s security agencies after police fired gunshots and lobbed tear gas during a church service in Kigumo, Murang’a.
  • 12:47 pm The Court of Appeal has upheld the mandatory Law Society of Kenya (LSK) membership requirements for all advocates in the country.
  • 12:34 pm The government will place 50,000 interns yearly in the private sector, according to CS Geoffrey Ruku, under a new directive from President Ruto.
  • 11:49 am Gospel singer Reuben Kigame has announced he will attempt a second bid for the presidency in 2027, aiming to unseat President William Ruto. 
  • 11:13 am NACADA has nabbed cannabis valued at over Ksh3 million in a raid at a suspected drug den in Kitale town.
  • 10:55 am Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku says the government is building a mobile app to pay civil servants and track attendance, aiming to eliminate ghost workers; all staff will be required to install it.
  • 10:08 am Parliament is inviting public views on Pius Ang'asa's suitability for the CBK Board; written submissions must be sworn and sent by 5pm, August 1, 2025.
  • 9:57 am HELB encourages undergraduate students and TVET students seeking financial aid to apply for student loans and not to shy away from using their mobile phones ahead of the August 31 deadline.
  • 9:22 am Morocco's men's national team has arrived in Nairobi in preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place from August 2nd to 30th.
  • 8:48 am A former French spy has been apprehended in eastern France on suspicion of facilitating crimes against children in Africa, especially in Kenya.
  • 8:19 am KTDA has opposed a proposed 1% levy on tea sales, warning MPs it will further burden smallholder farmers already struggling under heavy taxation.
  • 7:54 am Kennedy Kalombotole, the KNH murder suspect, remains stranded at Mbagathi Hospital despite a court order, with officials citing lack of beds, security fears, and mental health concerns.
  • 7:17 am Teachers across the country will receive their July salaries on August 1, according to TSC; the delay is to facilitate implementation of the newly signed CBA.

Sun, 27 July 2025

  • 4:10 pm Police fire gunshots and tear gas to scatter opposition figures in Murang'a County, forcing Nyandarua Senator John Methu and other allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to flee.
  • 3:37 pm The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has threatened to spearhead the 'mother of all demonstrations' if the government proceeds with plans to reduce student funding or fails to disburse capitation to all schools before school reopening next month.
  • 3:21 pm Secondary school heads have warned that the government's delay in releasing school capitation on time could result in the closure and auction of some schools.
  • 2:42 pm Harambee Stars are set for a hefty payout of Ksh25.8 million just for participating in the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that starts on August 2.
  • 2:07 pm President Ruto has assured Kenyans that free basic education is still a priority for the government, just hours after his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, accused him of embezzling education capitation funds.
  • 1:47 pm COTU Secretary General Atwoli urged ODM leader Raila Odinga to discipline party members, especially Edwin Sifuna, for openly opposing the party's support for the broad-based government.
  • 1:06 pm A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother inside her house in Nyakiambi, Molo, after she refused to reveal who his biological father was. 
  • 12:55 pm Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been installed as a Luo elder and has been given the name Odhiambo at a ceremony held at Ong'er grounds in Nyatike Constituency, Migori County.
  • 12:13 pm Amnesty Kenya has urged the East African Court of Justice to investigate Kenya and Tanzania over activist Mwabili Mwagodi’s alleged abduction and demand accountability from those involved.
  • 11:48 am KMPDU boss Davji Atellah has criticised KMPDC for hastily shutting Chiromo Hospital, calling the move 'immature and disruptive' to patients after Susan Njoki’s alleged murder.
  • 11:12 am Rigathi Gachagua has urged Raila Odinga to abandon his deal with President Ruto, claiming it’s a trap to weaken opposition ahead of the 2027 polls.
  • 10:56 am President Ruto attends a church service at the ACK St. Martins Parish Light Industries Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi accompanied by the Interior PS Raymond Omollo and Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri.