Sports
Sawe’s London Marathon record ratified three months later
In a statement released on Thursday, the global athletics governing body announced that it had ratified eight records set in 2026.
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Corridors of Justice
Beyond the Verdict: Sharon Otieno's life, dreams and long road to justice
Born to Douglas Otieno and Melida Auma, Sharon was the first-born in her family. After her death, her parents assumed responsibility for the three children she left behind, ensuring they continued to receive the care she had worked hard to provide
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PS Korir put on the spot over delayed Sh49.7 million borehole projects
State Department for Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Julius Korir appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee over delayed borehole projects flagged as incomplete after contractual deadlines in the Auditor-General’s 2023/24 report. Korir cited contractor underperformance, extension approvals, and budget constraints.
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Senate summons CS Miano after snub over Bomas project hearing
The Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, following a dispute over her request to postpone a session on questions concerning the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) redevelopment.
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Murkomen warns against formation of militias ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking during the launch of the internationally accredited Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) Version 5 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of encouraging the formation of illegal groups through his recent public remarks.
Health and Wellness
Nurses issue a 7-day strike notice, threaten nationwide industrial action from July 29
In a statement issued on Thursday, the union said the industrial action follows years of unsuccessful negotiations over key employment issues affecting nurses and midwives across the country's 47 counties.
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IEBC, UNDP sign Sh1.72 billion electoral support programme ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the partnership marked a significant milestone in the commission's efforts to deliver peaceful, credible, free and fair elections.
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Linda Mwananchi paybill hit by technical glitch after taising over Sh2.2 million
An update released on July 22, 2026, showed that the initiative had already collected Sh2,210,836.82 through the Paybill, reflecting a strong response from supporters shortly after the fundraising drive was unveiled.
Corridors of Justice
High Court cancels bond for Obado and co-accused after murder conviction
Justice Cecilia Githua, sitting at the Milimani High Court, ordered that the three be remanded pending sentencing, directing the Probation Department to prepare and file pre-sentence reports within 21 days.
Corridors of Justice
Sharon Otieno murder trial: The story that turned a journalist into a Witness
In her judgment on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua retraced the journalist's role, relying on his testimony as Protected Witness 9 (PW9), to illustrate how a routine effort to balance a sensitive story evolved into an alleged abduction from which he narrowly escaped
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Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder
Delivering the judgment at the Milimani High Court on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua held that the three acted with a common intention, with each playing a distinct role in planning, executing and concealing the murder of the 26-year-old, who was about seven months pregnant at the time of her death.
Business
Hermosa Paints bets on innovation to grow Kenya market share
Hermosa Paints aims to position itself as a solutions provider for Kenya's construction industry by offering innovative products tailored to the sector's needs