Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper July 15,2025
Page 1 : Daily Nation reports that Kenyan politicians from the Kenya Kwanza administration are facing backlash over controversial claims about rigging the 2027 elections.
Page 2 : Reveals a nationwide audit uncovering a $190 billion fraud scheme in Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage program, involving 3,000 ghost workers, prompting investigations into payroll and credential verification.
Page 3 : Highlights a legal and religious dispute over the burial of a Kenyan man, with his family alleging foul play and seeking exhumation for a Christian burial in the UK.
Page 4 : Details scrutiny of Kenya’s newly appointed electoral commission (IEBC) amid accusations of election rigging plans for 2027, with opposition leaders demanding action against inflammatory statements by ruling coalition MPs.
Page 5: Reports a political rift as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accuses MPs of undermining the Mount Kenya region, sparking factionalism within the ruling coalition.
Page 8: Notes Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat’s quiet return to duty after an investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in custody, raising accountability concerns.
Page 10 : Exposes ethnic hiring disparities at Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics, with five dominant communities occupying 304 of 506 jobs, violating national cohesion laws.
Page 12 : Covers demands by Kenyan secondary school principals for the release of KSh11.5 billion in unpaid capitation funds, warning of severe disruptions to school operations.
Page 14 : Outlines protests by Kenya’s alcohol industry against new Nacada regulations, including a raised drinking age and bans on celebrity endorsements, citing economic harm.
Page 16 : Reports Lamu residents protesting forced evictions near a US–Kenya military base, demanding fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition.
Page 18 : Reveals the postponed autopsy of Julia Wangui, who died in custody during Saba Saba protests, amid unresolved police accountability concerns.
Pages 19-20 : Feature an opinion piece condemning Kenya’s government for violent crackdowns on protesters, comparing state actions to colonial repression and calling for resistance.
Page 21 : Discusses Kenyan governors partnering with the military to complete stalled infrastructure projects, including hospitals and stadiums, to accelerate development.
Page 22: Describes a gold rush transforming a Homa Bay village, with locals abandoning traditional livelihoods, while a separate court case highlights security threats.
Page 24: Reports U.S. President Trump’s pledge to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, with European allies covering costs, as Zelenskyy discusses defense cooperation.
Page 25: Reveals four Kenyan mining firms paid Sh273 million in partial settlements of overdue levies amid a government crackdown on unpaid royalties.
Page 34: Celebrates Katie Taylor’s historic boxing victory over Amanda Serrano, while tickets for the 2024 African Nations Championship go on sale with security assurances.
Page 36: Announces Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as co-hosts of the 2024 African Nations Championship, despite concerns over preparedness and venue standards.