Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 27,2025
Page 1: Reports that fresh details about Kennedy Kalombotole’s time at a church-run home reveal inconsistencies in his identity and special treatment, prompting police to urgently investigate these gaps as he is held for two murders at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Page 2: Highlights AAA Ekirapa’s 21-year tenure at Nation Media Group, where he navigated political and corporate challenges, clashed with editors over independence, and reflects on missed opportunities, leaving a lasting impact on Kenya’s media landscape.
Page 3: Notes that AAA Ekirapa has launched his memoir Wings of Ambition, detailing his journey from humble beginnings to influential roles in Kenya’s government, media, and business sectors, showcasing his resilience and legacy.
Page 4: Reports that authorities are investigating the murder of nurse and CEO Susan Njoki at Chiromo Hospital.KMPDC has ordered Chiromo’s Group ‘s Braeside outlet to evacuate all patients
Page 5: Highlights pressure from human rights groups on Kenya and Tanzania to locate missing activist Mwabili Mwagodi, demanding transparency and an independent investigation into his abduction amid a pattern of targeting critics.
Page 6: Notes that detectives are struggling to verify Kennedy Kalombotole’s identity, as he lacks documents or relatives, with hospital records showing unusual admissions and missed red flags in his background.
Page 8: Reports challenges in Kenya’s UN–backed police mission in Haiti, including an officer’s death, another missing, and criticism over equipment and transparency, raising doubts about its effectiveness against gang violence.
Page 10: Highlights systemic struggles of Kenya’s constitutional commissions due to poor funding and non-cooperation, with a parliamentary report citing ignored recommendations and weakened accountability.
Page 11 (Opinion): Argues for urgent education reforms, including reallocating security funds to infrastructure, protecting free education, and restructuring universities into research-focused and applied science institutions.
Page 22: Notes a proposed bill to establish a National Addressing Council for standardized street numbering, aiming to boost e-commerce and improve location identification through digital mapping.
Page 23: Reports escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with civilian displacement and mutual accusations of aggression, despite calls for a ceasefire.
Page 25: Highlights the upcoming KSSSA Term Two national games at Mumias Sports Complex, featuring regional teams competing for spots in the East Africa Secondary School games.
Page 28: Notes Kenya’s Harambee Stars will receive Sh25.8 million for participating in the 2024 African Nations Championship, with increased prize money and potential earnings if they advance.