AGP Executive Report

Mt Kenya Politics: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Mt Kenya residents to stay united and resist attempts to divide them ahead of 2027, after the Ol Kalou by-election intensified factional tensions. Ol Kalou Aftermath: Moses Kuria said national government projects in Ol Kalou will continue despite UDA’s loss, while Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said DCI has opened an investigation into alleged goon violence during the vote. Nairobi Voters: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told the Mulembe community in Nairobi to be solid, strategic and vote for President William Ruto in 2027, promising meetings across all 17 constituencies. Public Safety: Residents of Mlolongo were put on alert after reports of two roaming lions, with KWS rangers joining the search. Education & Pay: Teachers are set for a salary boost after the state allocated Sh8.4bn to TSC for the second phase of CBA reviews. Wildlife & Nature: A bull elephant was filmed nearly disappearing into Kenya’s Ewaso Nyiro river, while a rescued rhino and zebra formed a close “twins” bond. Health & Rights: UN data shows Africa has the world’s second-highest pre-trial detention rate, with over a third of prisoners held without conviction.

Nairobi CBD Tragedy: A flashy Ruai “1977” matatu driver was caught on camera reversing and fatally running over a bystander during rush hour, sparking outrage and calls for NTSA to investigate and possibly revoke the licence. Politics & Schools: Interior CS Murkomen inspected a Tenwek High School guard of honour painted yellow with “Chama ni UDA”, drawing anger over students being used for partisan messaging. Health Push: Kenya recorded an 80% jump in HPV vaccination among adolescent girls, with 69% now receiving at least one dose—progress, but zero-dose gaps remain. Cybersecurity: Kenya temporarily restricted access to the presidential website after a cyberattack and ransom demand in bitcoins; authorities say no evidence of data theft, while systems remain operational. Public Finance: Treasury says tax collections fell short of target (KSh 176.53bn) even as recurrent spending hit KSh 4.17tn. Transport Safety: A Ugandan man died after falling from a fourth-floor parking area along Ngong Road; detectives are investigating. Local Governance: Tharaka Nithi will set up small constituency museums to preserve cultural heritage. Business & Trade: KRA gave importers 30 days to clear overstayed goods or face auction.

Gaza Solidarity in Nairobi: Hundreds marched in Nairobi waving Palestinian flags and chanting “Free Palestine,” condemning the humanitarian crisis and drawing parallels to Africa’s colonial past. Cybersecurity Shock: Kenya shut down the President’s website after a reported ransomware-style attack and ransom demand; officials say no evidence of sensitive data breach and that systems remain secure while forensic work continues. Ol Kalou Fallout: The DCP’s win in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is being blamed on UDA infighting and campaign missteps, with calls for Ruto to rethink his 2027 strategy; Interior CS Murkomen also challenged Gachagua to report rape claims formally for investigation. Education Access: KUCCPS opened an instant placement option for late KCSE applicants (2022–2025) with immediate university placement. Public Health Push: Kenya recorded an 80%+ rise in HPV vaccination for adolescent girls in early 2026. Nairobi Safety: Two unidentified bodies were recovered in the Ruiru area within 48 hours as investigations continue. Tech & Jobs: Safaricom Hook Circle trained 5,000 students in digital skills, fraud awareness and data privacy.

Water Safety Watch: A viral video shows women packaging tap water into branded bottles in Nairobi, sparking fresh fears over the safety of some bottled products on the market. Cybercrime: Kenya’s president.go.ke was hit by hackers who defaced the homepage with a ransom demand of 5 bitcoins and threats to leak information, with State House saying its ICT team is working to restore systems. Ebola Response: Kenya’s Katiba Institute says court orders are being ignored after reports that seven American aid workers were admitted to the Laikipia isolation facility for quarantine. Justice & Jobs: A court upheld a PSC decision denying a senior accountant 33 years of retirement benefits after a forged diploma used to secure a managerial role. Child Theft Crackdown (Embakasi): DCI says a mother’s job search led to her baby being stolen by a child theft syndicate; four suspects were arrested and the baby rescued. Housing & Nairobi: Analysts say Nairobi’s property market is splitting into micro-markets, with prices cooling in parts of the city while satellite towns gain. Courts Under Pressure: The Law Society of Kenya calls for a nationwide court boycott on July 22 over corruption concerns and case delays. Aviation: Aviation workers issue a seven-day strike notice over unresolved labour disputes.

Nairobi City Planning: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has gazetted the Development Control Policy 2026, aiming to end chaotic construction with clear zoning, height limits, density rules and infrastructure safeguards. Courtroom Pressure: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) says it will boycott court proceedings from Wednesday, July 22, and may target specific judges over alleged delays and corruption concerns. Politics After Ol Kalou: ODM’s Oburu Odinga urged Rigathi Gachagua to “move on” after the by-election win, while Mt Kenya UDA leaders hinted at a major shake-up after their loss. Security & Governance: Nairobi Metropolitan Police is set to launch soon, as leaders push for stronger order in the capital. Weather Watch: Kenya Met forecasts cold spells in Nairobi and Nyandarua, with showers expected in over 30 counties. Health & Travel: Seven American aid workers in Kenya are being quarantined for Ebola monitoring after US travel restrictions. Business & Retail: Naivas opened a new Kamakis outlet, betting on neighbourhood malls as Nairobi’s suburbs grow.

Nairobi’s Growth Forecast: OECD’s Africapolis projects Nairobi could hit 57.2 million people by 2050, overtaking Cairo (55.5m) and Lagos (36.9m), as urbanisation strains housing, transport and services. Health & Science: Gates MRI and India’s Serum Institute sign a deal to manufacture TB vaccine candidate M72/AS01E, aiming for large-scale supply if approved. Court Watch: Kenya’s High Court sets a bail hearing date for jailed lawyer Erias Lukwago, ordering Luzira Prison to produce him for the July 24 session. Livestock Exports: CS Mutahi Kagwe pushes ANITRAC, saying digital livestock IDs will improve traceability and unlock premium export markets. Nairobi Security: Kamukunji Police Station is set to become the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit headquarters, with construction due to start in August. Education Inclusion: Education CS Ogamba flags Phase III assistive devices for special needs learners, extending support to senior schools and tertiary institutions. Politics & Unity: President Ruto urges Kenyans to avoid election-driven division, stressing unity after polls. Women & Disability: Miss Universe Kenya contestant Immaculate Wachera completes a 4km walk in seven-inch heels to raise support for women with disabilities. TB & Media/Community: Kenya also sees wider push for rural resilience and early action in education and health, including counter-extremism training for teachers.

Ol Kalou By-Election Fallout: Nairobi’s politics stays tense after reports of goonism, voter bribery and attacks on journalists during the mini-poll, with DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho taking an early lead as IEBC tallies continue. Senate Power Shake-up: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Minority Whip, replaced by Migori’s Eddy Oketch, amid ODM leadership realignments. Security & Accountability: Rigathi Gachagua alleges police were deployed to influence Ol Kalou, while media bodies demand investigations into assaults on journalists and confiscation of equipment. Nairobi Infrastructure: Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant capacity doubled to 320,000 cubic metres/day, alongside Kariobangi’s expansion, as the city pushes to cut untreated sewage. Health Milestone: JOOTRH in Kisumu gets a heart-lung machine to start open-heart surgery, easing a major national cardiac-care gap. Housing for Uniformed Officers: KDF and KCB launch a mortgage scheme offering concessional 4% rates for eligible servicemen and women. Weather Update: KMD forecasts mostly dry conditions, with scattered showers expected in parts of Nairobi and several counties.

Ol Kalou By-Election: Voting continues in the high-stakes Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with long queues reported at polling stations and fresh calls for transparency as more than 1,000 police officers are deployed; Senator John Methu urged that no hooded officers be used, while youth mobiliser Allans Ademba (“Niko Kadi”) says he has been arrested amid claims of voter access issues. Youth Turnout Debate: An Ol Kalou poll is reigniting questions about whether Gen Z’s loud online presence is translating into real ballot participation ahead of 2027. Nairobi Security: CCTV footage shows a boda boda gang robbing a woman in Karen, sparking renewed anger over motorcycle robberies. Court Ruling (Nairobi): The High Court lifted contempt orders against former Nairobi County Finance CEC Charles Kerich in a Sh106m legal fees dispute after a settlement and partial payment. Fuel Prices: EPRA kept pump prices unchanged despite lower global oil costs, leaving motorists in Nairobi paying about Sh214.03 for super petrol. Human Rights: A Kisii court awarded a woman Sh7.37m after ruling she was trafficked to Myanmar for forced labour in crypto fraud schemes. Regional Trade: Kenya eyes doubling exports to Tanzania after Dar es Salaam removed an Industrial Development Levy on EAC goods.

Forex Boost: CBK says Safaricom and KPC receipts, plus a World Bank disbursement, are set to lift Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves to a seven-month high, supporting shilling stability. Ol Kalou Poll Security: Over 1,000 police officers have been deployed for the Ol Kalou by-election as IEBC warns that attacks on politicians could jeopardise acceptance of 2027 results. Corruption Watch: A payroll scam linked to 14 State agencies and counties is tied to a Sh6.4 billion loss, while courts move to protect IPOA independence after suspending Ruto’s executive order. Energy & Cost of Living: Traders at Wakulima Market report losses after power outages, as Kenya Power and Sakaja’s standoff continues. Health Partnership: Kenya and the US sign a five-year Health Cooperation Framework worth about $1.6bn to back UHC, malaria, HIV and TB, and digital health. Sports: Ruto pledges support for AFC Leopards and sends Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets off for continental campaigns.

Mobile Money Tax Lesson: Kenya rejected a 16% VAT on peer-to-peer mobile money transfers in the Finance Bill 2026, warning it could push users back to cash—while Tanzania is still considering the same approach. Gender Justice Push: Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary will fast-track Gender Justice Courts to improve access to justice for survivors of gender-based violence and femicide. Ol Kalou By-election Tensions: Opposition leaders and Senator Joe Nyutu accuse the State of voter bribery and intimidation ahead of Thursday’s poll, while IEBC says it is investigating videos of UDA-linked officials donating mattresses and gas cylinders. Rastafari Cannabis Ruling: Kenya’s High Court dismissed a bid to legalise cannabis for Rastafarians, though it urged a national debate on drug policy. Nairobi Court Case: Viwandani MCA Aaron Kang’ara Wangare, his assistant and a county official deny robbery with violence charges after being arraigned over a Donholm incident. Digital Jobs for Creators: ByteDance’s Volcano Engine will launch a new Kenya-based creator platform, Tazama, to help content creators monetise and reach China. Trade & Diplomacy: Kenya opens a resident diplomatic mission in Kingston, Jamaica, and sends its first green coffee shipment to Italy.

Ol Kalou by-election security and violence: IEBC warns voters “No original ID, No Vote” as police deploy over 1,000 officers and phones are banned inside booths, amid reports of intimidation, bribery and property destruction around the contest. Fuel costs relief: EPRA keeps Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene prices unchanged for the next month (July 15–Aug 14), citing Middle East-driven volatility, an extended 8% VAT relief and use of Sh945m from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund. Nairobi City Hall scrutiny: Pangani residents and officials clash over City Hall approval of a septic tank between apartments, spotlighting urban planning and public health risks. Court action over SIM swap fraud: A Kenyan court orders Safaricom and DTB to share liability in a SIM swap fraud case, with compensation ordered for affected customers. Nairobi crime and accountability: South C MCA aspirant Rashid Biliki is arrested after alleged discharge of raw sewage on a public road, while the Manzil Towers collapse case sees the owner and others charged with manslaughter. Sports: Gor Mahia bolster their squad for the CAF Champions League return, confirming releases and new signings ahead of the preliminary rounds.

Courtroom Justice: Milimani High Court sentenced former KDF major Peter Mwaura Mugure to life imprisonment for murdering his wife and two children in the 2019 killings, with the judge citing no remorse. Crime & Safety: CCTV from Club Ibiza in Lavington shows quantity surveyor Edgar Mokua’s last moments before he was later found dead in Roysambu, as detectives hunt a woman linked to the alleged drink spiking. Education Under Scrutiny: PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu was closed indefinitely after the principal and BOM chair were arrested over allegations of sexually harassing students. Digital Economy: CBK licensed 25 more digital credit providers, bringing total licensed firms to 252, with digital loans hitting about Ksh150.5bn. Elections & Civic Space: Kofi Annan Foundation warns Kenya’s 2027 election faces high violence risk, while rights groups demand investigations into alleged attacks on civic organisations. Health & Drugs: Health PS Mary Muthoni warned schools to inspect learners for drugs hidden in pens and perfume bottles. Transport Rules: NTSA reminded motorists to collect unclaimed physical logbooks before the deadline.

HIV & Returnee Health: South Africa’s deportation crackdown has processed 53,000 migrants, but health experts warn sudden displacement can disrupt HIV treatment for returnees from Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique—raising risks of missed medication and opportunistic infections. Power & Integration: Africa’s grid constraints are coming into focus as demand surges and new generation projects race ahead of transmission—pushing calls for better regional planning and market integration. Political Violence in Kenya: A new report says “goons” are being hired for as little as 500 shillings to disrupt rallies and intimidate opponents, fuelled by poverty and election pressure. Ol Kalou By-Election: Final candidate submissions are underway amid rising tensions, with rights groups and election watchdogs warning about electoral malpractice and respect for court orders. Cost of Living: The World Bank warns job shortages and higher fuel prices could push millions more Kenyans below the poverty line, with many unable to afford basic daily needs. Ebola Preparedness: A planned US-backed Ebola facility visit to Laikipia by legislators has been postponed. Media & AI: StarTimes Kenya says it is testing AI tools to boost production and distribution while keeping local creatives at the centre. Women in Peacebuilding: A Denmark-funded Women, Peace and Security programme launches in 10 counties to boost women’s participation ahead of 2027. Security Update: Police report a shootout in Westlands linked to a viral restaurant robbery, with a suspect killed and a pistol recovered.

IEBC & Ol Kalou By-Election: Nakuru Town West MP David Gikaria has been summoned by the IEBC to appear in person over alleged electoral code violations after he failed to turn up earlier, with the commission demanding proper documentation for his absence. Political Violence: A new report paints Kenya’s “goon” culture as a growing election threat, with armed thugs reportedly hired for low daily pay and police often accused of looking away. Security Update: Kenyan forces killed 11 suspected Al-Shabaab militants in an intelligence-led raid near the Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera, recovering machine guns, ammunition and documents linked to the group’s financing. Education & Youth: The DPP warns students against school arson, saying suspects could face life imprisonment, citing the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy tragedy. Sports: Mike Sonko has gifted the Junior Starlets Sh1 million after their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification. Health & Rights: Kenya’s High Court struck down key parts of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, with media coverage framing it as a major win for constitutional freedoms.

Ol Kalou By-election Tensions: Political violence flared across Nyahururu and Kisumu ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with reports of a driver shot during a Linda Mwananchi rally and clashes that left one dead, motorcycles burned and arrests made. Church vs Politics: Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo urged churches to stay sanctuaries of unity, warning leaders against using pulpits to spread hatred and tribalism. Youth Football Glory: Kenya’s Junior Starlets booked a second straight FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup spot after beating South Africa 3-1 at Nyayo for a 5-1 aggregate win; President Ruto pledged full support as the team heads to Morocco. Health Policy Push: Africa CDC called for stronger domestic financing and better governance to improve maternal and child health, warning donor cuts and system weaknesses are widening preventable deaths. Cost of Living in Health: A report highlights how Kenyans pay far more for prescription medicines than in places like India and the UK, pushing many to out-of-pocket costs. Sports Round-up: Highway Secondary won the Nairobi regional football crown on penalties, while Kenya Prisons advanced in the Kenya Cup volleyball men’s quarter-finals.

Renal Care Boost: Nairobi Governor Sakaja has opened an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Umoja II, Embakasi West, adding hemodialysis and specialised kidney services to cut long-distance referrals. Murder Case Update: DCI says it has arrested the prime suspect in the Nyeri woman Joy Kanini Gathu’s murder, with the suspect taken into custody after an intelligence-led operation in Timau, Meru. AFCON Grassroots Push: The AFCON Kitaa Intercities Champions Cup will launch July 22 in Dar es Salaam, aiming to spot and nurture city-based football talent ahead of AFCON 2027 hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Energy & Clean Cooking: Africa is pushing for interconnected electricity markets to unlock industrial power, while new commitments target cleaner cooking technologies for nearly 1 billion people still using polluting fuels. Sports Spotlight: Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei dominated the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K, with Kenya’s Salem Kibet finishing second.