According to a report by Civicus, Kenyans freedom of expression has been suppressed, forced abduction, killings and being tracked online by the government. The government through a proposed Bill in the National Assembly, is planning to limit the right of peaceful protests, following the aftermath of June 25 anniversary protests.
According to the report, the increased cases of police brutality, State enforced disappearances and abductions have tainted the image of Kenya in the global space.
In politics the Registrar of Political Parties has declared that former president Uhuru Kenyatta is the rightful leader of the Jubilee Party. The declaration comes after High Court ruling returned full custody of jubilee Party to him after a fraction led by EALA MP Kanini Kega had taken over the party.
Attorney General discloses the amount used to campaign for ODM leader Raila Odinga in his Africa Union Chairmanship in February from Kenyans taxes. The billions of money had raised questions among Kenyans after reveal by the Auditor General and Controller of Budget.
President Donald Trump and his former close ally Elon Musk renew their online war, after a fallout that led to a bitter online war, when Musk claimed Trump was ungrateful after he he helped him win presidency.
Daily Nation: Over 42,000 who qualified for university placement in 2024 KCSE did not apply for the university placement by KUCCP. In a report released by Education CS Julius Ogambo, 7,640 students who obtained C+, choose TVET courses over university education.
High Court Judge Chacha Mwia directs IG Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin to produce blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia dead or alive, as Amin is expected tomorrow to appear in Court.
People Daily: ODM party inside fight escalates as leaders continue to have a bitter exchange over the criticism of Broad Based Government between the party and UDA. The fight threatening the unity as well their loyalty to Odinga.
The paper further delves into the technological savvy being employed in campaigns recently by the political class ahead of the 2027 General elections. The opposition is pushing for the resignation of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen over his recent remarks and increased insecurity in the country.
The Standard: Blood Money, highlights how the government kills its people and turns out with millions of money to comfort the deceased families, like the case of X blogger Albert Ojwang’, waiver of Boniface Kariuki and other protesters medical bill. Ojwang’s family received KSh 2 million from President William Ruto.
The Star: State House and Bunge Tower a no go zone following a new proposed bill that seeks to ban protests around protected areas and government institutions including parliament and the judiciary. Nairobi Women Representative backed the Bill stating that it will prevent the crisis witnessed on June 25.
Business Daily: The United Arabs Emirates 9UAE0, vouching to become the fastest growing buyer of Kenya goods. Kenya has targeted the UAE for years with destinations including Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia.
The narrative being surrounded about the restive nature of the economic status of Mt. Kenya lack a tangible idea on how to further improve the economic fortunes of the region.
NSE 25% returns beats bonds and bank deposits, as investors gain KSh 477.3 billion in the first half of the year on share price jumps, while fixed returns and Treasury bill returns fall on the lower central bank rates.
