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RSF Leader Once Hosted by Ruto Sentenced to Death Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, has been sentenced to death in absentia after a Sudanese court found him guilty over the alleged killing of a former regional governor and a series of serious crimes committed during the ongoing conflict in the country. According to reports from Sudanese media, a special anti-terrorism court handed down the death sentence to Hemedti on Sunday, July 12, alongside 15 other individuals linked to the RSF. Those convicted include his brother and deputy commander, Abdel Rahim Hamdan Dagalo,…

Ruto Makes Key Appointments Ahead of Ksh2.2 Trillion Dangote Oil Refinery Project President William Ruto has appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to lead a special government committee that will oversee the implementation of the planned Ksh2.2 trillion East African oil refinery project expected to be built in Lamu. The committee will work closely with private investors, employers, and other stakeholders to ensure the massive investment moves forward as planned. The President made the announcement on Wednesday, July 8, while speaking at State House during the signing into law of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill. He said the government had already…

Thousands of students who have been placed in universities, colleges, and technical institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year can now apply for government scholarships and student loans after the Ministry of Education officially opened the Higher Education Financing (HEF) application portal for first-time applicants. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba made the announcement while releasing the 2026/2027 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement results. He encouraged all eligible students to submit their funding applications as early as possible to ensure they receive financial support before joining their respective institutions. According to the Cabinet Secretary, the opening of the…

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has officially appointed six new members to the Board of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a major step towards making the newly created fund fully operational. The appointments are expected to strengthen the management of the fund as the government seeks to finance major infrastructure projects across the country. The appointments were published in a special edition of the Kenya Gazette released on Wednesday, July 8, with all six members assuming office immediately. According to the gazette notice, the newly appointed board members are James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya…

Blow to Sifuna as Registrar Officially Confirms His Removal as ODM Secretary General Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has officially lost his position as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) upheld the party’s decision to remove him from office. The confirmation brings to an end months of legal and political disputes over his position within the Raila Odinga-led party. In an official letter addressed to Sifuna, the Registrar of Political Parties confirmed that ODM had complied with all the legal and constitutional procedures required before removing him from…

Former EALA MP Abubakar Zein Abubakar Dies After Illness Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Head of the Wiper Party Presidential Secretariat and Campaign, Abubakar Zein Abubakar, has passed away. Abubakar died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, while receiving treatment at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi. By the time this report was published, his family and close associates had not revealed the exact cause of his death. Abubakar was a respected political leader who served as Kenya’s representative in the East African Legislative Assembly for two consecutive terms between 2012 and 2022. During his years in public…

Justice Roselyne Aburili of the High Court has dismissed a petition that sought to force Parliament to immediately pass a law allowing Kenyans to recall Members of Parliament (MPs). In her ruling delivered on Tuesday, July 7, the judge said the case had been filed too early because Parliament is already considering legislation that would establish the legal process for recalling elected MPs. Justice Aburili explained that the court should not interfere with Parliament while it is still debating the proposed Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024. According to the judge, both the petitioners and the court should allow lawmakers to complete…

HELB Opens Loan Applications for Continuing Undergraduate Students The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened applications for continuing undergraduate students seeking financial support for the 2026/2027 academic year. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 8, HELB announced that eligible university students can now submit applications for the Undergraduate Subsequent Loan through its digital platforms. “Ready to continue your educational journey? The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is pleased to announce that applications for the Undergraduate Subsequent Loan are now open,” the agency said in its announcement. The latest application window is specifically meant for students applying for…

The government has officially released the much-awaited 2025 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement results, giving thousands of students clarity on where they will pursue their higher education. The announcement marks an important milestone for candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination and have been eagerly waiting to know the institutions and courses they have been allocated. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a total of 293,869 students have successfully secured placements in universities, colleges, and technical institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year. The figure represents a significant increase compared to…

Court Releases Woman Accused of Tracking President Ruto’s Flights A Nairobi court has ordered the release of Halima Ngache, a woman who had been arrested over allegations that she tracked and shared President William Ruto’s flight movements on social media platform X. The decision came after the court closed the miscellaneous application that had been filed by investigators, effectively ending her detention in the matter. Halima was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who alleged that she had been monitoring and publishing details of the President’s air travel online. Authorities claimed that the posts could pose…