Education CS Ogamba announced a nationwide crackdown on businesses selling alcohol near schools, threatening license revocations after an audit. He also confirmed the release of term three capitation funds. Meanwhile, Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial continues with explosive testimonies as MCAs urge the Senate to uphold his impeachment. Amidst this, Busia Senator Omtatah petitioned EACC to investigate 5.2 billion Kenyan Shillings alleged looting in Busia. President Ruto announced stalled police recruitment will resume next month, with 4,000 NYS graduates joining, even as he faces a petition challenging his panel appointments. The IEBC will resume nationwide voter registration on September 29.
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily blocked President William Ruto's plan to construct a permanent church within the grounds of State House. Separately, the President is facing a legal challenge from four activists, led by Dr. Magare Gikenyi, who have filed a petition contesting the recent appointment of an expert panel to oversee compensation for protest victims. In response to criticism on the same issue, Professor Makau Mutua, a senior advisor to the President, accused opposition leaders of politicizing and obstructing the compensation efforts for these victims.
Several Kenyan companies announced financial results for the half-year ending in June 2025. Kenya Re announced a 50% profit growth to KSh 1.58 billion, driven by higher investment income and a 97% reduction in foreign exchange losses. M Oriental Bank reported a 19.2% rise in profit to KSh 93.1 million and will hold an EGM to propose issuing new shares to address capital requirements. Conversely, CIC Insurance Group reported a 10% decline in half-year profit to KSh 638.5 million, which was cushioned by strong investment income. Other firms narrowed their losses, with Express Kenya PLC reducing its net loss to KSh 42.9 million and Flame Tree Group Holdings narrowing its losses to KSh 76 million. Express Kenya is also pivoting to real estate through a KSh 13 billion diversification plan to counter ongoing financial pressures.
NETSCOUT reported 8 million Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks globally in the first half of 2025, with over 3.2 million occurring in EMEA. The company is warning of increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered threats. To address security risks, Google is rolling out a policy requiring developer identity verification for all Android app installations starting in 2026, a move aimed at curbing malware. This will affect apps from the Play Store, third-party stores, and direct APK downloads. Meanwhile, Hypeo Ai, a Morocco-based startup, secured investment from Renew Capital to use AI avatars for influencer campaigns across Africa and the Middle East.
CBK seeks 60 billion Kenyan Shillings in September reopenings. NSSF pension savings double to 60 billion shillings. Kenya Re profit up 50% to 1.58 billion shillings. M Oriental Bank half-year profit rises 19%, to issue new shares. UBA Kenya seeks capital injection. Poa Internet secures US$4 million for broadband expansion. Kenya taps Chinese tech for green aviation. Foreign Ministry signs AfCFTA trade pact.
Kenya drops in millionaire rankings as Boniface Mwangi eyes 2027 presidency. Kenyan celebrities Akothee and Mungai Eve take breaks citing burnout and depression, while Noti Flow's relationship faces jeopardy after an ex's public proposal.
MPs summon a PS over land allocation in Maasai Mara. Separately, an ex-senator caused drama after being denied entry to Parliament. Meanwhile, MP Otiende Amollo critiques the Senate's weakness despite constitutional gains. Gor Semelang'o joins Kalonzo Musyoka's party organ.
Harambee Stars players will receive two-bedroom affordable houses for 1 million shillings each, following their CHAN performance. The team now prepares for World Cup qualifiers, though McCarthy excluded Austine and Ouma from the squad. Kenya will also host the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, while Kenyan athletes compete globally in Zurich and Sydney.
Huawei and partners trained 500 women and youth in Murang’a in digital skills. Google will require verified developers for Android app installs from 2026. Xiaomi is launching the Redmi 15C and HyperOS 3 update in Kenya. TikTok launched an insights platform for artists. A new report warns of 8 million DDoS attacks.
Education CS Ogamba announced a nationwide crackdown on businesses selling alcohol near schools, with licenses to be revoked after an audit. He also confirmed the release of term three capitation funds. Meanwhile, Kericho Governor Mutai's impeachment trial continues with explosive testimonies of alleged corruption and mismanagement; MCAs urge the Senate to uphold his impeachment. Busia Senator Omtatah petitioned EACC to investigate 5.2 billion Kenyan Shillings alleged looting in Busia County. President Ruto announced stalled police recruitment will resume next month, with 4,000 NYS graduates joining. However, Ruto faces a petition challenging his panel appointments. The IEBC will resume nationwide voter registration on September 29, 2025.
The Nairobi County Government has initiated a crackdown in Githurai 44, targeting landlords and traders for disposing of raw sewage, with arrests expected next week after a notice. Concurrently, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced a nationwide crackdown on businesses selling alcohol near schools, stating their licenses will be revoked following an audit. Additionally, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified seven Nairobi estates as hotspots for teen gangs after a gang-related killing. In connection with the murder, fourteen teenagers aged between 12 and 19 have been arrested.
The impeachment trial of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has entered its second day, featuring explosive testimonies alleging extortion, financial mismanagement, and ghost projects. The hearing, which began on August 27, has uncovered widespread accusations of corruption and abuse of power against the governor. In a separate case of county-level financial scrutiny, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has formally petitioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate alleged massive corruption within Busia County. Omtatah claims that a total of Ksh5.2 billion was lost through systematic looting, financial mismanagement, and other irregularities.
President William Ruto announced that police recruitment will resume next month after a three-year stall, with 4,000 of the 10,000 new positions being reserved for National Youth Service (NYS) graduates. The President has also pledged that the government will cover half the cost of affordable housing units for Harambee Stars players, on the condition that the reward is strictly housing and not cash. Following a directive from President Ruto, the government plans to relocate the Homa Bay GK Prison to facilitate the expansion of Tom Mboya University. This project will transfer 113 hectares of prison land for the construction of 5,000 housing units, including hostels.
Xiaomi has revealed HyperOS 3, a significant operating system overhaul that promises new visual and functional improvements. The company announced that the China rollout for the HyperOS 3 update will commence on August 28, 2025, with a global rollout expected soon. Beta access for a select group of confirmed devices will begin on August 29, 2025. In separate news, Xiaomi Kenya is set to officially launch the Redmi 15C smartphone in Kenya on August 29th. This new entry-level device is the successor to the Redmi 14C and promises a large display and a substantial battery.
The Kenyan Senate has initiated impeachment proceedings against Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai, marking his second senate trial. The proceedings were initiated by Kericho County MCAs over allegations including graft, nepotism, misconduct, and constitutional violations. Governor Mutai has denied the charges, describing the process as a political witch-hunt. During the Senate hearing, a Sh2.9 million housing renovation project was presented as part of the case against him. The impeachment hearings continued for a second day as the Senate formally hears the case for his potential removal from office.
An investigation in Kwa Binzaro village, Kilifi County, has led to the discovery of mass graves. Reports indicate the recovery of dozens of bodies, with one update stating seven more exhumed bodies brought a total to 32, and another noting six additional bodies raised a toll to 25. Over a five-day period, authorities exhumed twenty-four bodies and have taken 15 people into custody as part of the probe. In a related development in the Kwa Binzaro forest, a significant recovery effort unearthed 7 million shillings and 54 human organs. The exhumations are ongoing as investigations continue.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reiterated that the government's e-procurement system is mandatory and there is no plan to return to a manual system. A new law now paves the way for government-owned entities, known as parastatals, to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The Central Bank of Kenya has approved a new risk-based credit pricing model, which shifts the operating rate for loans to the interbank rate. Meanwhile, the Surveyors of Kenya have raised concerns regarding the recently published Government Assets Valuation Policy.
Renowned digital content creator Mungai Eve has announced a break from social media, citing struggles with depression due to the pressures of public life and online negativity. Mungai Eve also openly discussed her recent struggles with depression and burnout, which she experienced between April and June 2025. This challenging period led her to re-evaluate her career and deepen her spiritual faith. In a similar move, renowned Kenyan singer and entrepreneur Akothee announced a complete suspension of all her projects to prioritize her health. Akothee cited severe burnout and persistent headaches, revealing that the past year, particularly the last two months, has been overwhelming.
Kenyan Members of Parliament are demanding the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Duale, SHA Chair Abdi, and CEO Mwangangi due to a payout scandal. In response, Health CS Aden Duale has defended the SHA system, accusing some MPs of blackmail and attempting to sabotage anti-graft efforts because they own health facilities implicated in payment issues. President William Ruto has vowed that the government will apprehend and prosecute any individuals or hospitals involved in corruption within the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme. The President warned that the government would not remain silent while billions of shillings are lost to fraudulent activities.
