Politics

Ol Kalou Residents Return Government-Branded Mattresses

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, residents of Ol Kalou began returning government-branded mattresses distributed during the parliamentary by-election campaigns, urging authorities to donate them to under-equipped public hospitals instead. The by-election is scheduled for July 16, 2026. The symbolic

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Ruto Waives Business Permit Fees for NYOTA Youth

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, President William Ruto announced a two-year business permit waiver for beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. The President made the announcement during the launch of NYOTA Phase II at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The directive aims to reduce startup costs and help young entrepreneurs establish

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HELB Opens 2026/2027 Funding Applications for First-Year Students

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) officially opened the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal for first-time university and TVET funding applications. The application window follows the recent release of the KUCCPS placement results for the 2026/2027 academic year. Eligible students can now apply for government scholarships, loans, and

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Kenya Ends South Africa Evacuation After 472 Citizens Return Home

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

The arrival of 50 more Kenyan evacuees at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday, July 9, 2026, officially marks the completion of the government’s emergency repatriation mission. Specifically, this final batch brings the total number of safely returned citizens to 472. Furthermore, the operation was managed by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs

Sports

France Seal Semi-Final Spot With 2-0 Win Over Morocco

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

France defeated Morocco 2-0 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to become the first nation to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Specifically, goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé sealed the victory on July 9, 2026. Furthermore, the result eerily mirrors France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2022 World Cup semi-final […]

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IEBC Threatens to Cancel Ol Kalou By-Election

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

On July 9, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission warned that the Ol Kalou constituency parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16 faces potential postponement or total cancellation. Specifically, Chairperson Erastus Ethekon issued the warning following severe violations of the Electoral Code of Conduct, marking a tense buildup to the highly

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South Sudan Celebrates 15 Years of Independence

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, South Sudan officially marked 15 years of independence, celebrating the anniversary of its separation from Sudan in 2011. The milestone commemorates the day Africa’s youngest nation raised its flag and became the world’s newest sovereign state. The anniversary also honors the sacrifices made during decades of conflict that paved the

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Police Probe Tragic Deaths of Two PP2 Girls in Kisii

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, two young girls disappeared while playing near their homes in Kisii South Sub-county. Later that night, authorities found their bodies in a nearby banana plantation, prompting a major police investigation. The tragic incident happened in Nkura 3 Village, Nyangoge Sub-location, Kisii County. Police have launched investigations to establish the

Entertainment

Arnold Malcom Reveals His Surprising Past as a High School Teacher

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, US-based Kenyan digital creator Arnold Malcom surprised fans after revealing that he once worked as a high school teacher before relocating to the United States. The popular content creator shared a throwback photo on Instagram from his teaching days at Mwala School. The revelation quickly went viral, leaving many followers […]

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Kenyan Ashton Hall has challenged Tileh Pacbro to a race in Nairobi CBD

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

Popular Kenyan dancer and fitness content creator Tileh Pacbro initiated a viral challenge by daring American fitness influencer Ashton Hall to a high-stakes sprint against a moving Nairobi Nganya. Specifically, Tileh posted a viral video sprinting alongside a moving public service vehicle while his crew waved Kenyan flags, inviting the American star to experience the […]