Supreme Court Upholds Tax Waivers for Japanese Firms in Kenya Projects: The Supreme Court has upheld tax waivers for Japanese firms and their employees working on development projects in Kenya, dismissing a petition challenging the exemptions. This decision comes as Kenya faces growing competition for foreign direct investment due to high operating costs and policy uncertainties, challenging its traditional position as the investment gateway of East Africa. In a separate development, Kenya is tightening regulations on its booming betting industry, introducing stricter licensing requirements for a wider range of operators and service providers to enhance oversight and combat potential financial crimes.

DCP's Sammy Waweru Wins Ol Kalou MP Seat With 35,440 Votes: Sammy Kamau Waweru of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has been declared the winner of the Ol Kalou Member of Parliament seat in Nyandarua County, securing 35,440 votes in the by-election. The victory was described as a crushing blow to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with jubilant DCP supporters flooding Ol Kalou streets during ongoing vote tallying. President William Ruto later broke his silence on the DCP landslide, calling for national unity and urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua celebrated the win, declaring it marks the death of UDA in Mt. Kenya and telling so-called 'traitors' they will be voted out. Meanwhile, DCP politicians mocked UDA's Mwangi Kiunjuri after the victory, with the phrase 'Sema Wantam!' being used against him. Gachagua Claims 68 Women Raped by Police in Ol Kalou Chaos: Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has accused police of rape and violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, claiming 68 women were raped. The by-election was marred by widespread voter bribery and violence, with reports of masked men, chaos, and tear gas disrupting the electoral process. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially denied any involvement with masked and hooded men observed patrolling Ol Kalou during the mini-polls. Gachagua blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the IEBC for the chaotic incidents, accusing the government of using police to unfairly influence the election. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen subsequently ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence, stressing that anyone found responsible would face arrest. Gachagua Declares Ruto Administration's Time Is Over: Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the current administration's time in office is over, stating that citizens will reject them in future elections. He told President William Ruto directly that today marks the beginning of his retreat, ending with one term. Gachagua announced plans for DCP to contest all 47 counties in the 2027 General Election, aiming to challenge President William Ruto's administration. The Ol Kalou by-election loss has highlighted a growing political divide within President Ruto's Mt Kenya support base, creating a complex challenge for his re-election strategy. The recent political shift comes amid the United Opposition rebranding the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance to the Komboa Kenya coalition.

Team Kenya Steps Up Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preparations: Team Kenya is intensifying preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Association of Kenya (CGA) holding a strategic meeting to ensure athlete welfare, training, and performance targets are met. Kenyan athletes are also in a fierce battle for points as the Diamond League circuit heads towards its finals in Brussels this September. Meanwhile, Nakuru RFC has secured a significant sponsorship renewal with Smart Applications International, ensuring continued financial support for the upcoming 2026/2027 Kenya Rugby season. Additionally, Tusker has announced a Sh1.5 million sponsorship for the upcoming 2026 Prinsloo Sevens tournament, marking a significant boost ahead of the new National 7s circuit season.

Uber to Acquire Glovo Parent Company in €13 Billion Deal: Uber is set to acquire Glovo's parent company, Delivery Hero, in a deal valued at approximately €13.0 billion (roughly $14.8 billion). This acquisition means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats in Kenya. Separately, Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Abraham Ongenge who has been acting CEO. Meanwhile, Samsung has officially ended major operating system upgrades for the Galaxy S22 series, meaning these devices will not receive the upcoming One UI 9 update based on Android 17. These stories reflect significant corporate changes across ride-hailing, banking, and smartphone platforms. NCBA Partners With ePure Motion to Finance Electric Vehicles in Kenya: NCBA has partnered with electric mobility company ePure Motion to finance the adoption of electric vehicles in Kenya, aiming to accelerate the transition to sustainable transport. Meanwhile, Kenyan company SeamlessHR has rebranded to Seamless Technologies, marking a strategic expansion beyond human resource management into artificial intelligence and embedded financial services. At the same time, Visa and Safaricom celebrated their partnership and the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card with a "Game Iko On" Semi-Final Watch Party. Together, these stories highlight Kenya's financial sector driving innovation across electric mobility, AI technology, and digital payments.

DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru Wins Ol Kalou Seat in Landslide Victory: Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Member of Parliament seat for Ol Kalou in a decisive victory. The election saw DCP's Sammy Waweru win with 35,440 votes. Leaders across the political spectrum have congratulated Sammy Kamau on his Ol Kalou By-Election victory. The Returning Officer verified results from all 144 polling stations ahead of the official declaration. ‘Ol Kalou By-Election Marks Death of UDA in Mt. Kenya’: Following the DCP victory in Ol Kalou, Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the by-election marks the death of UDA in Mt. Kenya. Politicians from the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) have mocked UDA MP Mwangi Kiunjuri following their victory in Ol Kalou. Kiunjuri was reportedly jeered when he arrived to congratulate the winners, with the phrase "Sema Wantam!" being used against him. DCP's Rigathi Gachagua told Mt Kenya 'traitors' they will be voted out. Government to Prioritise Siaya for New Administrative Units: The Kenyan government will prioritize Siaya County for the creation of new administrative units to improve access to public services. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo issued a strong appeal to national leaders to refrain from exploiting the youth for political gain. PS Raymond Omollo outlined plans to improve service delivery, education and healthcare in Siaya. Interior CS Murkomen orders probe after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, vowing that no one would be spared and promising swift legal action against all found responsible. The investigation followed incidents where masked and armed individuals lobbed tear gas at crowds during the parliamentary by-election. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the IEBC for chaotic incidents that disrupted voting, accusing them of mishandling the mini-election. Meanwhile, residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to protect their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election. Media Council Condemns Attacks on Journalists During Ol Kalou Poll: The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) strongly condemned attacks on journalists and the seizure of their equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing security agencies of failing to protect media workers. Multiple media bodies including the Kenya Editors Guild and Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) joined in condemning the attacks and equipment confiscation targeting journalists. Chaos and tension marred the by-election as armed and masked individuals clashed with residents during the voting process. UDA chiefs concede as DCP delivers crushing blow in Ol Kalou: Senior UDA leaders conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before official results were announced, with candidate Samuel Muchina NyagahCongratulating his DCP rival. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei attempted to downplay the loss, attributing it to a single instance in their otherwise dominant electoral record of 99 percent by-election victories. However, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Njeri Maina threatened to repossess fishing boats distributed during the campaign following the significant defeat for the ruling party. Armed Individuals Clash With Residents During Ol Kalou By-Election: Chaos and tension marred the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election held today in Nyandarua County, as armed and masked individuals clashed with residents. Residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to 'protect' their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, stressing that anyone found responsible for causing disruptions would face arrest. CS Murkomen ordered an investigation after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou. Rigathi Gachagua Blames Security Agencies Over Ol Kalou Poll Chaos: Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the chaotic incidents that disrupted voting in Ol Kalou. Gachagua has declared that the current administration's time in office is over, stating that citizens will reject them in future elections. Rigathi Gachagua stated that William Ruto, today marks the beginning of your retreat and it ends with one term. DCP’s Sammy Kamau wins Ol Kalou by-election in landslide, handing opposition major victory: Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election by a significant margin, securing 35,440 votes to secure the constituency's seat in the National Assembly. This victory marks the DCP's first seat in the National Assembly and represents a major win for the opposition. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared the result a significant sign of future political shifts in Kenya, stating the vote signals 'what is coming in 2027.' Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated Waweru before official results were announced, urging him to unite Ol Kalou Constituency. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua celebrated the win as a rejection of intimidation and what he called the 'deception of development projects.'