Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna officially declaring his 2027 presidential bid has completely disrupted the political landscape.
The opposition is adamant they won't settle for boardroom deals, while the broad-based government faction is calling it external interference. The road to 2027 is officially open. Thoughts?
Recent reports indicate that the June 1 election triggered a record number of clashes in the Amhara region, as militia groups attempted to disrupt the voting process. While violence has since returned to typical levels, the event highlights ongoing regional instability.
The United States is expanding security cooperation with Cameroon in the Far North region, citing an increase in insurgent activity and the need to prevent the spread of violence from the border areas.
The African Union delegation has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF2026) on Sustainable Development.
The forum, running from July 7–15, will focus on accelerating progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning them with the Africa Agenda 2063.
Construction of the Sh700 billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to Malaba has officially commenced in Narok County. Meanwhile, in Kakamega, the nearly complete Sh468 million Shivakala–Nyayo Tea Zone road is set to boost trade in the region within the next three months
Following yesterday’s Saba Saba protests, police reported that the demonstrations were largely peaceful, with only 10 arrests made in Nairobi. However, political leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, have called for the immediate release of those detained, framing the protests as a legitimate exercise of constitutional rights.
The government is exploring the use of drone technology, in partnership with Fahari Aviation (a Kenya Airways subsidiary), to scale up reforestation efforts and reach the target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Safaricom shareholders are set to vote on a proposal regarding Vodafone’s influence in appointing the company’s CEO, following a major share acquisition deal.
Kisumu is undergoing a significant urban regeneration project backed by the World Bank, focusing on public spaces and non-motorized transport.
Meanwhile, the KSh 700 million Kegonga Level 4
Hospital in Kuria East is nearing completion (scheduled for August 2026) to improve regional healthcare access.