Month July 2026

Netanyahu Faces Pressure as Trump Pushes Gaza Deal

Israel has maintained that any ceasefire agreement must include the complete disarmament of Hamas. Israeli officials have rejected proposals that would place the group’s weapons under the Palestinian Authority or an internationally supervised Palestinian security force. The demand has become…

Israel Carry Out Massive Attack on Sourthern Lebanon

A series of powerful explosions struck southern Lebanon shortly after midnight following reported Israeli attacks, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The blasts were reported in the areas of Yohmor al-Chqif, Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit, with residents describing widespread…

Another Governor Dumps UDA, Joins DCP

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking another significant political shift in the Mt. Kenya region. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 29, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua…

ODPP Approves Bribery Charges Against Senior Magistrate

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved corruption charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegibe. The decision follows investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Mutegibe served at the Kangema Law Courts before investigators arrested him…

ODM Unveils Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate

Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have renewed calls for the party to secure the deputy president’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election. They argue that the role should form part of any political arrangement between ODM and…

East Africa’s Single Currency Set for 2031 Launch

The East African Community (EAC) has taken another major step toward introducing a single regional currency. Central bank governors say the bloc remains on track to launch the currency by 2031 despite several economic hurdles. The governors confirmed the progress…

Oil Prices Fall Over 4% as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Global oil prices dropped by more than 4 percent on Monday after the United States and Iran paused military strikes over the weekend. The development raised hopes that both sides could pursue diplomacy instead of further conflict. Brent crude futures…

US Woman Dies During Kenya Mission Trip

An American woman who became seriously ill during a church mission trip to Kenya has died. Her family is now raising money to pay medical bills and return her body to the United States. Ayla Garcia, from Richmond, Virginia, arrived…