Page 1 : Reports that Dorothy Kweyu endured 15 years of anguish after her son, Stephen Munyakho, was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia following a workplace altercation, but he is finally returning home after a prolonged ordeal.
Page 2: Notes that activist Mwambili Mwagodi may have been abducted after being trailed by Kenyan security agents, who pressured his family to deter his involvement in anti-government protests.
Page 4 : Highlights severe shortages of vehicles, fuel, and detention facilities in Kenyan police stations, hindering crime response and forcing officers to work in inhumane conditions.
Page 5 : Details Stephen Munyakho’s 15-year imprisonment in Saudi Arabia after a fatal fight, with his mother Dorothy Kweyu securing his release through “blood money” payments, though emotional scars remain.
Page 6-7: Reports Kenya’s rushed privatization of state-owned entities like KPC to raise Sh60-110 billion, drawing criticism over strategic risks and prioritization of quick revenue over long-term stability.
Page 8 : Notes the collapse of President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition due to internal divisions, unmet promises, and defections amid public discontent and alleged rights abuses.
Page 9: Highlights the closure of Kenyan public schools due to funding shortages, with delayed capitation disbursements risking further disruptions during exam periods.
Page 10 : Describes Juliani’s song Utawala becoming a protest anthem for Gen Z activists, symbolizing resistance against government oppression.
Page 11 : Reports Harold Kipchumba’s nomination as an MP, celebrating his resilience as a polio survivor and disability rights advocate.
Page 20 : Warns of Kenya’s coffee sector crisis as EU deforestation regulations threaten exports, with smallholder farmers at risk due to traceability challenges.
Page 24 : Notes Faith Kipyegon’s preparation to defend her world titles in Tokyo while targeting new records in the 1500m and 5000m.
Page 25 : Highlights KCB Rugby’s dominant start at the Driftwood Sevens, securing a quarter-final spot with decisive wins.
Page 28 : Details Benni McCarthy’s debut as Kenya’s coach at CHAN 2024, aiming to leverage home advantage against tough competition.