Global Affairs
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
US District Judge Brian Cogan handed down the sentence on Monday at a hearing in a US federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
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Central
Kang’ata explains how childhood struggles inspired Murang’a’s Kang’ata Care
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Kang'ata said witnessing how sickness affected his own family while growing up inspired him to find a sustainable way of protecting poor households from catastrophic healthcare costs.
Sports
Matu wins 2026 NewGen Golf Tournament
Mwanzighe Kubo claimed the men's title with 41 points, beating Stanley Gachoki, who finished as runner-up. Anna Meingi emerged as the best lady with 39 points, edging pre-tournament favourite Millicent Mello, who finished second on 38 points.
Sports
Kibiwott, Ndirangu win Nairobi qualifiers to book Los Angeles eSports Games slots
The duo triumphed over 96 gamers who were competing for 26 slots to represent Kenya across seven major game titles at the global championships.
Sports
KPL club chairpersons warn FKF over league kickoff
In a letter dated July 17 and addressed to FKF Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, the club chairpersons accused the federation of failing to implement reforms jointly agreed upon nearly two months ago.
Eastern
Makueni Huduma Centre extends operating hours to boost access to government services
The expansion makes Makueni the 21st Huduma Centre nationwide to implement the extended-hours programme, an initiative by Huduma Kenya aimed at improving access to government services for farmers, traders, workers and other residents whose daytime commitments often make it difficult to visit public offices during regular operating hours
News
Judiciary urges LSK to drop court boycott, says all courts will remain open on July 22
In a statement issued on Monday, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the institution did not consider the proposed boycott an appropriate response to the concerns raised by lawyers, warning that the action would primarily harm litigants and other court users awaiting the hearing and determination of their cases.
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Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui urges youth to shun violence and seek peace in nation-building
Speaking on Monday after attending the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kinyanjui said political and religious leaders had spoken with one voice on the need to shield young people from manipulation and encourage peaceful participation in nation-building
Politics
Manyora: Ruto faces dilemma over 2027 running mate choice
Manyora argued that retaining or replacing Kindiki presents competing political considerations, warning that either decision could influence President Ruto's support in key regions across the country
Global Affairs
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher's gathering
Eyewitnesses and the police said a wall at the exit gate collapsed as worshippers jostled to leave the venue as the preaching ended late at night, with some being trampled in the crush.
Corridors of Justice
Prosecution opens case against six police officers over Ojwang death
In the opening of the murder trial on July 20, 2026, the prosecution claimed Ojwang was alive when he was brought to the station after his arrest but was found dead the following morning.
News
KDF to oversee Raila Odinga mausoleum construction in Bondo
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Bondo, Siaya County, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the Ministry of Defence had been tasked with managing the project, leveraging KDF's engineering expertise and project management capacity to deliver what she described as a world-class memorial befitting Raila Odinga's national stature.