Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 14,2025
Page 1-2: Daily Nation reports that Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat is returning to office after being cleared in the death of teacher-blogger Albert Ojwuang, who died in police custody. He will resume duty despite a court petition seeking his removal.
Page 3: Highlights Nairobi United’s historic promotion to the top-tier league and qualification for the Confederation Cup, marking a rise from humble beginnings.
Page 4: Reports that President William Ruto’s allies insist the Kenya Kwanza Alliance remains strong despite public discontent over extrajudicial killings and taxes.
Page 5: Discusses Raila Odinga and Rigathi Gachagua’s potential as kingmakers in the 2027 election due to their regional influence, though age and political hurdles may prevent them from running. Analysts suggest they could reshape the presidential race despite challenges like impeachment threats and Gen Z voter influence.
Page 6: Reveals that the Equity Bank heist investigation uncovered 47 suspicious transactions worth $31.5 million, with claims of a cover-up and resistance from powerful security figures. Suspect Ruth Mathew has yet to provide further statements despite agreeing to cooperate.
Page 7: States that the Labour Relations Court rejected the Social Health Authority’s request to reserve jobs for former NHIF employees, ruling no legal grounds justified overturning the earlier decision.
Page 8: Reports Kenya’s plans to raise the drinking age to 21, ban online alcohol sales, and establish alcohol-free zones near schools and churches as part of reforms to combat youth substance abuse. The policy also restricts advertising and mandates health warnings, shifting addiction treatment to a public health issue.
Page 10: Highlights controversy over the planned tolling of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway due to the lack of a free alternative route, raising concerns about economic discrimination and restricted trade access.
Page 13-14 (Opinion): Suggest the resignations of KeNHA and KeRRA heads may be due to political interference, as they were appointees of the previous administration pressured to accelerate road projects ahead of the 2027 elections.
Page 16: Reports that Siaya County police are hunting suspected serial killer Charles Onyango Odhiambo after body parts linked to a July 3 murder were found in a pit latrine
Page 18: States that six children were among ten killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza while fetching water, as escalating violence worsens the humanitarian crisis amid unverified aid-related shooting reports.
Page 19: Notes Kenya’s move to integrate civil registry data with the Inua Jamii program to stop payments to deceased beneficiaries, while Kenya Airways expands UK flights, including new Gatwick routes.
Page 38: Announces Bernard Murunga’s appointment as chairman of Kenya’s Sports Dispute Tribunal, bringing nine years of experience, with immediate challenges including high-profile cases involving federations like Kenya Taekwondo and Rugby Union.
Page 39: Reports Henry Kamau’s victory at the Coast Open golf tournament, while Dagoretti Mixed and Highway Secondary advanced in Nairobi’s school football championships to the national finals.
Page 40: States that Kenya’s Simbas lost 29-23 to Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup semifinals, ending their 2027 World Cup qualification hopes after a second-half collapse.