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High Court Declines to Force Parliament on MP Recall Law

Patricia Waigwa July 7, 2026 0

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the High Court dismissed a petition seeking to declare Parliament in violation of the Constitution for failing to enact an operational law allowing Kenyans to recall Members of Parliament. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that the case was filed too early because

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Shops Shut as Nairobi CBD Falls Silent on Saba Saba

Patricia Waigwa July 7, 2026 0

Nairobi’s Central Business District has ground to a near-total standstill as heavily armed police blockades, deserted streets and widespread shop closures define the city on July 7, 2026. Specifically, the National Police Service has effectively sealed off the city centre ahead of youth-led anti-government Saba Saba protests. Furthermore, business owners have tightly

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Police Block Major Roads Ahead of Saba Saba Commemoration

Patricia Waigwa July 7, 2026 0

The National Police Service has locked down access to the Nairobi Central Business District by erecting multiple security checkpoints and roadblocks on all major entry highways on July 7, 2026. Specifically, this operation has left thousands of commuters stranded and forced many to walk long distances to work as matatus are blocked or withdrawing from […]

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Three Survive After Train Overturns Lorry at Limuru Crossing

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

On Monday, July 6, 2026, three people escaped unhurt after a reversing train engine collided with a commercial lorry at the Limuru Railway Crossing in Kiambu County. The collision overturned the canter truck, which was transporting bread and cakes near the Bata Shoe Company premises. Despite the heavy impact, all three occupants survived without injuries. […]

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Nyabisase School Closed Over Principal Protest Chaos

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

On Monday, July 6, 2026, Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Bobasi, Kisii County, closed indefinitely after student unrest led to a dormitory fire. School authorities released students to their parents as police launched investigations into the incident. The unrest reportedly followed the appointment of a new principal to replace the retired Chief Principal, David Ogega.

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DCI Tracks Stolen Phones After Westlands Robbery

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a full-scale manhunt following a daring armed robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant along General Mathenge Road in Westlands, Nairobi. Specifically, four armed suspects riding on two motorcycles executed the raid on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 10:35 PM. Furthermore, the entire operation lasted less than 30

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Utumishi Girls Reopens for Grade 10 Students Today

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

Grade 10 learners have officially resumed classes at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, today, July 6, 2026. Specifically, this marks the second phase of a carefully structured reopening following the tragic dormitory fire on May 28 that claimed 16 lives and injured 79 others. Furthermore, the school is implementing strict safety and psychosocial […]

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PPB Explains Study Behind Misleading Drug Headline

Patricia Waigwa July 5, 2026 0

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board officially clarified that a recent study did not conclude that 90% of Nairobi pharmacies sell illegal or unsafe drugs. Specifically, PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed I. Mohamed pushed back against a Daily Nation headline from June 30, 2026, which claimed “90% of Nairobi Pharmacies […]

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KRA Opens Six-Month Tax Amnesty Until December 31

Patricia Waigwa July 4, 2026 0

On July 1, 2026, the Kenya Revenue Authority officially opened the 2026 tax amnesty programme, granting a 100% waiver on accrued penalties, interest and fines. Specifically, this six-month compliance window runs from July 1 through December 31, 2026, under the Finance Act 2026. Furthermore, the programme gives taxpayers a unique opportunity to regularise their tax […]

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Kenya Schedules Final South Africa Repatriation Flight for July 9

Patricia Waigwa July 4, 2026 0

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has confirmed that the final government-sponsored repatriation flight for stranded Kenyans will depart from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Specifically, this emergency evacuation was launched following a surge in attacks, intimidation and xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. Furthermore, at least