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5 storiesCOMESA alerts Kenyans to possible toxin in Nestlé’s SMA infant formula. The Ombudsman orders the Education Ministry to publish school capitation data, while a court temporarily halts Diageo's EABL stake sale.
President Ruto and his Cabinet Secretaries have announced new appointments to various state agencies. In the judiciary, the High Court clarified child maintenance, ruling that parents must share responsibility based on their financial capacity. Politically, Mutahi Kahiga affirmed his loyalty to Ruto and UDA, dismissing defection rumors, even as Rigathi Gachagua now claims Ruto is plotting to split ODM. Separately, a fire in Mombasa injured one person, while auctioneers have issued ultimatums for uncollected vehicles, including a Land Rover, threatening public auction. On a lighter note, a Kibera influencer is joining Mr. Beast's charity project in Ghana.
American streamer IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Jason Watkins Jr., visited Nairobi as part of his "Speed Does Africa Tour." During his time in the city, he set a unique milestone by reaching 48 million subscribers on YouTube. The online personality explored Nairobi's Kenyatta Market, where he generously paid Sh20,000 for a Sh3,000 Kenyan-themed shirt, delighting the vendor. His visit was marked by intense fan enthusiasm, highlighted when one fan bypassed security to get his face signed during a stream. This moment quickly went viral, showcasing his significant popularity in Kenya.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) held grassroots elections across 20 counties, in an exercise characterized by low voter turnout and delayed delivery of election materials. President William Ruto cast his vote at Koilel Primary School in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County. However, the party primaries held on Saturday were marred by chaos, confusion, and accusations of rigging. These disruptions were particularly noted in Mumias East Constituency in Kakamega County and parts of Bomet. The troubled exercise has raised concerns about the party's strength ahead of the 2027 General Election. Amidst these party polls, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was appointed to coordinate President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign in the Western Region, pledging to mobilize grassroots support.
COMESA alerts Kenyans to possible toxin in Nestlé’s SMA infant formula. The Ombudsman orders the Education Ministry to publish school capitation data, while a court temporarily halts Diageo's EABL stake sale.
Idd Aziz's song "Beautiful Day" is the official AFCON 2025 anthem, showcasing Kenyan talent. Separately, TikToker Mjaka Mfine has been defended by Nairobi County’s Mosiria against leaked adult content allegations. Meanwhile, Andrew Kibe sparked debate by stating he only employs men, citing women's domestic roles. Mungai Eve also explained her "shyness" on Instagram, preferring edited content.
KNEC's 2025 KCSE results portal is now live, pending official release. Meanwhile, Google Messages is testing an iOS-like background blur effect for message selection on some Android devices, especially Samsung.
President Ruto and CSs have made new government appointments across various state agencies. In the judiciary, the High Court clarified child maintenance, stating parents must share responsibility based on their means. Politically, Mutahi Kahiga reaffirmed loyalty to Ruto and UDA, dispelling defection rumours after hosting Gachagua, who now accuses Ruto of plotting to split ODM. Meanwhile, a fire in Mombasa injured one person. Auctioneers have issued ultimatums for uncollected vehicles, including a Land Rover, warning of public auction. On a lighter note, a Kibera influencer joins Mr. Beast's charity project in Ghana.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of a new plan to destabilize the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Gachagua claims Ruto is encouraging key figures to demand leadership roles or form new parties. Separately, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa alerted authorities to an alleged plot against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his Gatundu visit. The senator cited threatening messages and the mobilization of "goons" aiming to harm Gachagua. Amid these tensions, Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to President Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dispelling rumors of defection to Gachagua's party. Kahiga's declaration came days after he hosted Gachagua, which had led to speculation about his political alignment.
Angela Okutoyi has secured her second consecutive W35 women’s singles title by defeating Martina Colmegna in the final, marking a significant achievement for the Kenyan tennis player. In golf, Duncan Kivuitu successfully defended his title at the Minet golf tournament, securing an impressive 46 stable ford points to win the overall competition. In football, Shabana FC is set to host former Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia at the Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
Traders in the Manyanja area of Nairobi experienced significant losses after a massive fire destroyed their businesses. In a separate incident in Nairobi's Karen area, a building collapse resulted in two fatalities. Three individuals were fortunately rescued from the rubble of the collapsed structure. KTN News Kenya provided live coverage of the breaking incident in Karen as it unfolded.
In the Kenya Cup, defending champions Kabras Sugar began their season with a 74-10 victory over Kisumu, while KCB secured a 43-19 win against Nakuru RFC. In international football, Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Victor Osimhen scored one goal and assisted another in the match. This win advances Nigeria to the semi-finals, where they will face hosts Morocco. In the SportPesa Premier League, Kakamega Homeboyz suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bandari, giving AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia a boost in the title race.
Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation party, has urged President William Ruto to respect the opposition and ensure political engagement is free from police intimidation. Separately, elders from Wajir County issued a stern warning to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning him against actions that could promote tribal divisions. In another development, opposition leaders are intensifying their calls for the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Hussein Marjan Hussein, to resign. They also demand the annulment of the contract with Smartmatic for its digital election equipment.
KUDHEIHA, the union for non-teaching staff, has urged the Ministry of Education to implement a unified collective bargaining agreement for all non-teaching staff in educational institutions across Kenya. Meanwhile, with Kenya preparing for grade 10 studies, secondary school teachers are being offered an online learning opportunity about the CBE curriculum through the KNEC website. This was announced by David Njegere, the Chief Executive Officer of the national examination council. A KTN News report also highlights inspiring stories of resilience among top-performing students in the 2025 academic year.