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2 storiesGuardian Angel discusses respect from his wife Esther Musila's children, refuting claims of financial dependence. Separately, musician Brown Mauzo publicly calls out his baby mama over alleged late-night drunk calls.
Two died in a multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. A man allegedly murdered his family in Kirinyaga, as police discovered 13 new graves near Shakahola, linking 11 deaths to cult activity. The Met Department warned of heavy rainfall. HELB disbursed loans to 136,000 university students. The government plans to secure eCitizen with a disaster recovery site, and President Ruto directed MDAs to prioritize online ads, announcing talks with Meta for M-Pesa integration for creators. He also made new state commission appointments, including the NLC selection panel. The Education Ministry is reviewing 3,000 low-enrollment schools for closure.
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) disbursed loans to over 136,000 first-time university students for the 2025/2026 academic year under the new Student-Centred Funding Model. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened applications for students seeking placements at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the September intake. In other education news, the Ministry of Education is reviewing over 3,000 secondary schools with low student enrollment for potential closure or conversion due to inefficient resource use. Meanwhile, Moi University confirmed that the reporting of first-year students on August 21, 2025, will proceed despite a looming lecturers’ strike.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially replaced Senator Gloria Magoma Orwoba with Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The decision was formalized in a Gazette notice dated August 15, 2025, following Orwoba's expulsion from the UDA party in May 2025. Another Gazette Notice dated August 14 also confirmed the replacement. Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi is now gazetted to take the position.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is prioritizing consensus and establishing a dispute resolution committee to manage upcoming by-election nominations for vacant seats, with a goal of reducing internal conflicts ahead of the September 20 nominations. In Malava, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is actively campaigning for UDA in the November by-elections, urging residents to reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) replaced Senator Gloria Orwoba with Consolata Wakwabubi as a nominated senator for UDA, following Orwoba's expulsion from the party for misconduct and disloyalty. The party also faces internal dissent, as the suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betrayal.
Guardian Angel discusses respect from his wife Esther Musila's children, refuting claims of financial dependence. Separately, musician Brown Mauzo publicly calls out his baby mama over alleged late-night drunk calls.
East African leaders' cash promises boost CHAN hopes. Locally, Butere, Dr Aggrey, and Ng'iya Girls excelled in FEASSSA basketball, while Kinale and Koyonzo dominated rugby. Tigoi Girls also shone in hockey.
Safaricom won the Best Digital Award for its AI-powered supply analysis. Meanwhile, football fans can stream CHAN 2025 matches online via legal platforms in Kenya.
Two fatalities occurred in a multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. In Kirinyaga, a man allegedly murdered his wife and two children, while police found 13 new graves near Shakahola, confirming 11 deaths linked to cult activity. The Met Department issued a heavy rainfall advisory. HELB disbursed loans to over 136,000 university students under the new funding model. The government plans to secure eCitizen with a disaster recovery site, and President Ruto directed MDAs to prioritize online advertisements and announced talks with Meta for M-Pesa integration for content creators. He also made new appointments to state commissions, including the NLC selection panel. The Ministry of Education is reviewing 3,000 low-enrollment schools for potential closure.
A tragic multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway at Kwa Mautiiyo in Malili on August 16 resulted in two fatalities and three injuries after a pick-up truck attempted to overtake. On the same weekend, motorists were stranded for hours in a major gridlock stretching over 21 kilometres on the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha highway, which was caused by lane indiscipline. Amid these incidents, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) released its August 2025 list of approved motor vehicle body builders and licensed speed limiter suppliers to enhance road safety, in line with the Traffic Act.
President William Ruto has announced several key appointments to parastatal boards, effective August 15, with terms set for three years. The President also established a selection panel for the National Land Commission (NLC) to spearhead the recruitment of a new chair and members for a six-year term starting in November. In a gazette notice dated Friday, August 15, several Cabinet Secretaries also made significant appointments to various ministries and state agencies to refresh leadership. Among the appointments, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano selected Capital FM owner Mary-Anne Musangi to lead a taskforce aimed at rebranding Kenya's tourism image.
President William Ruto has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritize online advertisements to boost the digital economy and create jobs for local creators. In another move to support the sector, the President announced that Kenya is in talks with Meta, Facebook's parent company, to integrate M-PESA for content creator payments for easier access to earnings. President Ruto also announced his first visit to the United States, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly. A primary goal of the visit is to secure partnerships to bolster Kenya’s creative industry, including a collaboration with the Grammy Awards organizers.
Kenya is taking steps to formalize its Web3 industry through the impending Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to provide regulatory clarity and consumer protection to the country's growing digital asset sector, which is expected to unlock growth for crypto startups. While experts see potential benefits like reduced remittance costs, concerns remain about the impact of overregulation on innovation. Separately, to foster digital literacy and innovation among youth, Huawei launched its 10th ICT competition in Nairobi on August 14. Attended by government officials, the event aims to attract over 10,000 participants from tertiary institutions nationwide.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in the prices of super petrol and kerosene by Sh1 per litre in its latest monthly review. In a move to improve road safety, the Kenyan government also plans to establish resting places for lorries on major highways. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced the initiative, which aims to curb fatigue-related crashes. Additionally, the government will expand road sections at identified blackspots. In a related infrastructure decision, the Environment and Land Court has allowed 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest to be used for the expansion of Kiambu Road, overturning a larger previous approval after a legal challenge.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Niger's Menas in a 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C match in Kampala. The result leaves the contest for the two quarter-final spots intensely close and delicately poised. South Africa has five points, level with Algeria and one point behind leaders Uganda. Uganda, Algeria, and South Africa hold strong positions, but Guinea and Niger still have mathematical chances to advance. The race for the Group C quarter-final spots will go down to the wire on August 19, 2025, with final matches concluding in Kampala and Nairobi.
The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has seen several teams eliminated during the group stage, including Angola, Zambia, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Nigeria. Ahead of their final Group B match, CAR coach Sébastien Ngato asked for forgiveness for his team's performance. In another Group B fixture, Madagascar is set to face Burkina Faso at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City, needing a significant win to qualify. Meanwhile, Tanzania's Taifa Stars aim to make history with a perfect group stage record. In response to fan demand, Nairobi has launched official fan zones with large outdoor screens after tickets for the Kenya vs Zambia game sold out.
The High Court has temporarily halted the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) following a petition filed by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK). A Kenyan court issued a temporary injunction preventing the planned sale of the national oil infrastructure. In a separate ruling, the High Court in Kerugoya extended its order preventing the Kenyan government from importing 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice. A ruling on the rice importation matter is expected next week.
A profound sense of sorrow was present at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) morgue as families gathered to collect the remains of 22 victims from a recent horrific road crash on the Kisumu–Kakamega road. These individuals were among 27 fatalities from the devastating accident. The 22 bodies were removed from the mortuary ahead of a mass funeral planned in Nyakach, Kisumu County, as the community comes together to mourn.
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders from Ukambani have criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent United States tour, labeling it as unproductive. In response, Kajiado leaders aligned with Gachagua’s DCP Party are calling on President William Ruto to publicly identify legislators and officials implicated in corruption. Meanwhile, Kajiado Central MP Elijah Memusi has called for the government to prevent former DP Gachagua from entering the country, accusing him of attempting to disrupt national peace.
