Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 17,2025
Page 1 : Daily Nation reports that the upcoming Kenyan by-elections will see a political clash between President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga against former DP Gachagua and the opposition, as they vie for 22 electoral positions, including parliamentary and county assembly seats.
Page 2: Notes that Mombasa County has recorded four mysterious deaths with unusual symptoms, while confirmed Mpox cases in Changamwe and Nyali have prompted health officials to deploy rapid response teams and urge public caution.
Page 3 : Highlights that Kenya’s Betting Control Board cannot ban the Polish-registered Aviator game despite youth concerns, but proposes stricter gambling regulations, including ID verification and higher capital requirements for operators.
Page 4 : States that Kenya’s IEBC is preparing for tense by-elections amid political rivalries, with delays in IEBC reconstitution and legal disputes potentially affecting the process, as analysts view the polls as a gauge of voter sentiment.
Page 5 : Reports that a court blocked Equity Bank from raising interest rates on loans for its former auditor Shadrack Khaemba, who claims wrongful dismissal in a $14.5M fraud case, while the bank insists preferential rates were a staff benefit.
Page 6 : Notes that Kenya’s Auditor-General flagged a potential Sh2.3B loss in the EduAfya health scheme due to irregularities, including overpayments and unverified claims, as MPs probe 9,000 pupils who missed KCPE exams.
Page 8: Reveals that the NPSC has asked MPs to summon Police IG Douglas Kanja for allegedly blocking access to the payroll audit, citing strained relations with the police service.
Page 10: Reports that Raila Odinga advocates for modern clustered housing to replace land fragmentation, backing Ruto’s affordable housing plan and citing models from South Korea and Singapore.
Page 12 : Notes that Kenya’s government rejected fuel subsidies, allowing petrol prices to rise by Sh9/litre, amid unclear Petroleum Levy fund status, raising transparency concerns.
Page 13 :Highlights the Skill Up Africa 2025 conference’s focus on bridging education-job market gaps, urging better career guidance and AI/digital skills training for youth.
Page 14 : Reports an arrest warrant for Juja MP over faking his abduction, while four suspects were denied bail for breaching court terms.
Pages 16-18 : Features an opinion that discuss concerns over classroom seating under CBE, suggesting strategic arrangements for visibility, while briefly noting climate and pest threats to food security.
Page 19: Notes Nairobi’s failed crackdown on hawkers, who continue to flood streets nightly despite Governor Sakaja’s relocation efforts, frustrating residents.
Page 20 : Reports Mombasa Governor Nassir’s Cabinet reshuffle after criticism, a mock burial for a missing medic in Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Catholic-led peace talks amid violence.
Page 25 : States that Donald Trump proposed allies arm Ukraine with Patriot missiles for later U.S. replacement, as Putin resists ending the war despite Western pressure.
Page 26: Highlights Kenya’s new fish port to boost industry output, alongside a Treasury ultimatum for PSs to account for petty cash amid anti-corruption audits.
Page 34 : Reports Kenya’s U-18 and U-20 athletics teams targeting gold at the African Championships in Nigeria, building on their 2023 medal success.
Page 35 : Notes Kenya Hockey Union officials will retain seats unopposed in delayed elections, while teen footballer Aldrine Kibet could earn Sh27M yearly if promoted in Spain.
Page 36: States South Africa’s coach McCarthy remains confident in his team’s tournament prospects despite missing strikers, praising captain Onnar and striker Bandaru.