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NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks
Gachagua is required to appear in person at the commission's offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi on August 27, 2026.
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Crime
Homa Bay chaos: Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to report to DCI
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said Sebu had been linked to the unrest and should present himself at the County Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Homa Bay.
Health and Wellness
Ruto revisits free diaper promise, says it will be fulfilled by end of first term
The President’s remarks revive one of the pledges associated with his 2022 campaign promises, particularly his commitment to supporting mothers and improving maternal and child health services.
Crime
Detectives close in on 25 suspects over Homa Bay rally chaos
The suspects are being investigated over their alleged involvement in the violent incidents that marred the rally, with detectives seeking to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the disturbances.
Technology
OpenAI tightens ChatGPT rules for teenagers with new safety controls
OpenAI is also adding Study Hours, allowing teenagers to choose periods when Study Mode becomes the default. The platform will send reminders for breaks, encouraging users not to spend extended periods interacting with the chatbot.
Business
Perak warns tobacco Bill could make business harder and more costly
Perak’s concerns come as Parliament weighs the proposed amendments, with the association pressing lawmakers to consider both the need for public health protection and the possible effect of the regulations on businesses and livelihoods.
News
KNCHR warns political violence risks derailing Kenya’s 2027 elections
The KNCHR said the incidents pointed to an increasingly worrying political environment in which violence and intimidation were being used to interfere with citizens’ rights and freedoms.
News
Sh13.01 trillion debt: Controller of Budget flags cost of Sh1.277 trillion undrawn loans
The latest report identifies several factors behind the continued accumulation of commitment fees, including undisbursed loan balances, delays in project implementation, weak planning and procurement processes, fiscal constraints and operational challenges.
Politics
Gachagua announces US mobilisation drive in fresh push to unseat Ruto
Gachagua said the US visit would give him an opportunity to engage Kenyans living there and organise support for his bid to remove Ruto from office in the next General Election.
Nyanza
ODM: 24 civilians, 10 security officers injured in Homa Bay rally violence
The party also reported injuries among security personnel who were deployed to deal with the situation. A total of 10 security officers were listed as injured, with ODM saying they included police officers and other security personnel involved in managing the incident.
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KNCHR demands probe into political violence, goonism
In a statement dated August 18, 2026, KNCHR said it was “gravely concerned” by increasing reports of fatalities, intimidation, destruction of property, obstruction of movement, attacks on journalists and the alleged mobilisation of organised groups in connection with political activities.
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MPs push for dedicated Agency to revive Kenya’s nuts and oil crops
The National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock is scrutinising the Nuts and Oil Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking a dedicated Development Board for nuts and oil crops, as MPs debate financing, research and the role of existing state agencies.