IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon during a past event. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X

IEBC announces temporary disruption of online voter services cites ICT system upgrade

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a temporary disruption of some of its online voter services as it undertakes a routine upgrade of its ICT systems. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the commission said the system enhancement is aimed at improving the reliability, security and overall performance…

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Calm in Kericho as police tighten security over Saba Saba protests

Calm prevailed across Kericho County on Monday despite calls by activists to hold Saba Saba demonstrations, with businesses operating normally under heightened security. Security officers maintained patrols in major towns and trading centres as residents went about their daily activities without disruption. Several business owners welcomed the peaceful atmosphere, saying demonstrations would further strain an…

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at a past event. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/X

Saba Saba: Sifuna mourns Vincent Osiemo, says Kenya still grappling with political violence

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has paid tribute to victims of Kenya’s pro-democracy struggle while condemning the persistence of political violence, following the death of Vincent Osiemo in Keumbu, Kisii County. In a statement on Tuesday , July 7, 2026 issued to mark this year’s Saba Saba commemorations, Sifuna said the day honours Kenyans who sacrificed…

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Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa during a past event@KarungoThangwa/X

Karungo Thangwa: Police-induced traffic jams set stage for attacks on motorists

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has accused the government of deliberately creating traffic congestion across Nairobi and its outskirts in what he claims is a scheme to justify attacks on motorists after calls for anti-government demonstrations recorded a lower turnout. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Thangwa alleged that…

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Politicians warned against using schools for campaigns as government moves to curb student unrest

Political aspirants in Laikipia County have been warned against using learning institutions as platforms for political mobilisation as the government intensifies efforts to address rising cases of student unrest reported in schools across the country. Laikipia County Commissioner Duncan Muyesu said schools must remain secure and neutral environments dedicated to learning, character development and academic…

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Court Sends Strong Warning as Two Convicted Over Telecom Vandalism

A Kabarnet court has handed two men a hefty penalty for vandalising telecommunication infrastructure in Baringo County, underscoring the growing concern over attacks on critical communication facilities. Senior Principal Magistrate Purity Koskey sentenced Enock Kabiswa Chongwa and Elijah Ouma Odhiambo to a fine of Sh10 million each or 10 years’ imprisonment after finding them guilty…

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