Lamu Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Unimplemented CBAs: Public hospital medical services across various counties in Kenya have been disrupted due to a strike by nurses. The Kenya National Union of Nurses began a nationwide strike over unresolved grievances. Lamu nurses joined the nationwide strike over unimplemented Collective Bargaining Agreements. Clinical officers in Nandi County also down tools over delayed implementation of the 2026 pay deal. Health workers' unions and Universal Health Coverage staff are urging county governments to finalize the transition of UHC workers to permanent employment, with unions blaming counties for the stalled transition. 14 Elephants Died From Suspected Toxic Chemicals in Kimana: At least 14 elephants have died in Kimana, within Amboseli National Park, over the last two weeks under mysterious circumstances. Approximately 14 elephants have reportedly died in Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary, near Amboseli National Park, suspected to be from toxic chemicals. Advocates in Kenya are challenging official data regarding the street population, warning that homelessness is rapidly increasing nationwide at a pace that outstrips the country's response. IEBC Proposes Mandatory Campaign Bank Accounts for 2027 General Election: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has proposed new draft election financing regulations requiring all candidates and political parties to open mandatory campaign bank accounts for the 2027 General Election. The IEBC is also set to present draft campaign financing regulations for the 2027 General Election to Parliament in August following nationwide public participation. Meanwhile, a Kenyan lawyer has defended the media's right to report election results, amid discussions in the Senate regarding a bill that could remove the requirement for the IEBC to livestream polling station results. The IEBC has forcefully refuted claims suggesting it plans to ban the live streaming of election results in the 2027 General Election, calling such suggestions unfounded propaganda. Dr Victoria Mutiso Shot Dead in Nairobi Daylight Attack: Prominent psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso was shot dead in a daylight attack in Nairobi. Police in Nairobi have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a doctor inside a taxi. Three suspects have been remanded for 30 days in Machakos Town following their plea of not guilty to the murder of three young men who were lynched and burnt to death in a mob justice incident. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has issued a stern warning against political violence, vowing that those involved in "goonism" will face legal consequences. Police in Baringo are actively searching for a man accused of impregnating his own daughter, a crime that has reportedly ended the girl's education and devastated her mother. Counties Set for Ksh72.3B Boost Following Backing of County Additional Allocations Bill: The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Additional Allocations Bill, paving the way for an estimated Ksh72.3 billion boost to county governments in the 2026/27 financial year. The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, paving the way for significant funding to counties. This endorsement ensures counties will receive substantial financial support for critical development initiatives. President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver a special national address on Thursday, focusing on Kenya's future and a renewed national vision, according to State House announcements. Nationwide Blackout Plunges Kenya Into Darkness: A nationwide power outage plunged most parts of Kenya into darkness on Wednesday night, marking the first such blackout of the year. A widespread power outage has plunged large parts of Kenya into darkness on Wednesday evening, affecting customers in major regions including Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. A nationwide blackout on the night of Wednesday, July 29, was caused by a technical disturbance on the Kenya Power national grid, and power was fully restored by 2:00 am on Thursday, July 30.
