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Government launches KSh10bn projects ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
The Kenyan government has unveiled projects worth over KSh10 billion in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, weeks before the July 16 by-election. Campaigns are intensifying, with the United Democratic Alliance party employing tactics similar to those used in the Mbeere North by-election last November. The political future of Kithure Kindiki as William Ruto's running mate is reportedly in jeopardy should UDA lose the Olkalou parliamentary by-election.
Student died of blunt force trauma to the head during demonstrations- autopsy
An autopsy on a student who died during demonstrations in Naivasha last week has revealed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause of death. Heavy police presence and road blockades characterized the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests and Saba Saba Day commemorations in Nairobi. During the Saba Saba Day commemoration, a human rights group urged the government to address enforced disappearances and rising insecurity. Kalonzo Musyoka, Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader, has strongly condemned the National Police Service for their actions on Saba Saba Day, accusing them of excessive force and violation of citizens' rights.
Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage bill
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang is facing scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over the county's unsustainable wage bill and questionable expenditure on road maintenance and a stalled industrial park project. A petition has been filed seeking the removal of Felix Koskei from his position, submitted to the relevant authorities detailing the grounds for his dismissal. The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) board has launched a QR code system to enhance transparency and accountability for projects across all 290 constituencies in Kenya.
Race against time as MPs scrutinise IEBC poll reform proposals
The National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee is urgently reviewing proposals from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 polls, aiming to report back when the National Assembly resumes later this month. The IEBC needs all election matters concluded by August 31. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to intensify peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning of potential violence. Former Attorney General Ken Muturi has endorsed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the most suitable candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming presidential race.
