Summary Of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 31,2025
Page 1: Reports that Nacada has clarified its proposed alcohol policy, including bans in supermarkets and restaurants, is not yet law after industry backlash. Critics warn of potential business losses, reduced revenue, and job cuts if implemented.
Page 2: Notes that Kenya’s alcohol industry opposes Nacada’s new rules, citing threats to 1.3 million jobs and tax revenue, while criticizing the lack of consultation. The policy, aimed at curbing youth abuse, raises the drinking age and restricts sales but is deemed economically damaging by stakeholders.
Page 3: Highlights Kenya’s protest against Tanzania’s new licensing and tax rules, calling them discriminatory and harmful to regional integration. Bilateral talks and EAC intervention are being pursued to align trade policies.
Page 4: Reports delays in Helb and Universities Fund loan approvals, leaving nearly 200,000 students uncertain about financial aid weeks before classes begin. Frustration grows over lack of communication and support.
Page 5: Notes that TSC continues paying hardship allowances based on a 1997 notice, pending review, amid criticism over uneven teacher distribution and alleged bribery for postings. Harmonizing classifications could save Sh6 billion annually.
Page 6: Reports President Ruto has signed the Conflict of Interest Bill into law, expanding wealth declaration rules for officials and strengthening anti-graft measures under EACC oversight.
Page 7: Highlights ODM’s internal rift over its alliance with Ruto, with factions split on police brutality compensation and constitutional rights. A technical committee will assess progress on the 10-point agenda.
Page 8: Notes Kenya’s addition to Civicus Monitor’s watchlist due to violent crackdowns on protests, earning a “repressed” rating after deadly demonstrations in June and July 2025.
Page 10: Reports Ruto and Museveni’s criticism of EAC trade barriers, urging unified action to remove restrictions hindering regional growth, following Tanzania’s controversial sector bans.
Page 12: Highlights the rising death toll in the Kilifi cult probe, with eight confirmed dead and more feared missing as forensic teams mark suspected grave sites.
Page 14: Notes the government’s securitization of the Road Maintenance Levy has unlocked Sh175 billion, reviving 580 stalled projects and clearing 80% of pending bills by mid-next month.
Page 19: Reports an audit exposing widespread drug theft in county hospitals due to weak inventory systems, with cartels diverting supplies to private pharmacies.
Page 20: Highlights accusations against carbon credit brokers in Kajiado for locking communities into opaque, decades-long contracts with minimal benefits.
Page 23: Reports a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering Pacific-wide tsunami warnings and causing damage and injuries.
Page 24: Notes Epra violated procurement laws by prepaying Sh20.69 million for undelivered vehicles, breaching public finance regulations.
Page 31: Reports Kenya’s Harambee Stars face a tough CHAN 2024 draw in the “Group of Death” against seasoned competitors like DR Congo and Morocco.
Page 32: Highlights Benni McCarthy’s historic role as Kenya’s coach at CHAN 2024, despite challenges including the loss of key players due to eligibility rules.