July 6 - July 12, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, July 6 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
July 6
Ruto Defends NSSF Growth Amid Court Row Over Ksh200 Deductions - July 2026
President William Ruto has defended the substantial growth of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) assets, stating they have more than doubled since he took office, amidst a legal challenge concerning higher NSSF deductions. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly defended the proposed National Infrastructure Fund, aimed at directing proceeds from asset sales into long-term development rather than recurrent expenditure. Separately, the government plans to increase funding for SACCOs by channeling resources through the National Infrastructure Fund, aiming to bolster the cooperative sector while freeing up national budget space for other priorities.
DCI Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Fake KDF, NPS Recruitment - July 2026
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind a scam that defrauded job seekers of over Ksh8.6 million by promising fictitious government jobs. The DCI is also probing a brazen armed robbery at a Nairobi restaurant in Westlands where four suspects robbed customers at gunpoint on July 4, and investigating another robbery in Westlands where four armed suspects on two motorcycles stormed a restaurant, stole valuables, and fired two shots before escaping. Additionally, the government is set to announce stringent measures on Tuesday, July 7, to combat payroll fraud within the public service, particularly targeting implicated human resource managers.
Opposition Remains Divided Over 2027 Presidential Candidate - July 2026
Internal divisions are surfacing within the Kenyan opposition regarding the selection of its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, prompted by disagreements between key coalition principals. The United Opposition Coalition has stated it has not yet decided on a single presidential candidate, dismissing prior reports. Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has also dismissed claims that the opposition One Kenya Alliance (OKA) has settled on a single presidential candidate.