Summary of The Daily Nation Newspaper -July 25,2025
Page 1 : Reports that a criminal investigation has uncovered an organ trafficking scandal at Mediheal Hospital, implicating former MP Dr. Swarup Mishra, while Treasury CS John Mbadi admits the government’s inability to fully fund free education due to sustainability concerns.
Page 2 : Recounts Albert Aggrey Alexander Ekinga’s experiences as acting District Commissioner in Meru during Kenya’s transition from colonial rule, detailing challenges with Mau Mau returnees, political opportunism, and early post-independence chaos, including land disputes.
Page 3 : Reveals President Kenyatta’s superstitions, such as avoiding State House due to colonial-era ghosts, his preference for informal decision-making under a mango tree, and his unpredictable leadership style amid post-independence political tensions.
Page 4 : Notes that Treasury CS John Mbadi admitted the government’s failure to fully fund free education, with only Sh16,900 per student released instead of the required Sh22,244, leaving schools in financial distress and sparking criticism over misleading budget promises.
Page 5 : Highlights Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s criticism of Kenya’s flawed higher education funding model, citing poor integration, unfair loan distribution, and unverified data, raising concerns about equitable access for marginalized students.
Page 6 : States that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) plans to review government pay structures due to excessive deductions leaving some employees with take-home pay below legal thresholds, worsened by new taxes and social fund contributions.
Page 8: Reports that public hospitals, including KNH, now demand upfront cash payments from uninsured patients, blocking access to non-emergency care and exacerbating healthcare inequalities amid efforts to reduce unpaid bills.
Page 10 : Details a government investigation exposing alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital, implicating senior staff in exploiting poor donors through forged records and cash payments, with 452 donors linked to the scandal.
Page 12 : Notes that the High Court ordered IT professional Ndiang’ui Kinyagia to explain his disappearance in an affidavit after the LSK retracted abduction claims, suggesting he may have staged the incident.
Page 13 (Opinion): Advocates for African pension funds to invest in infrastructure projects, like Europe and North America, to drive innovation and reduce reliance on foreign debt, citing examples like Norway’s sovereign wealth fund.
Page 17 : Reports a strike by Mombasa port casual laborers demanding better pay and conditions, disrupting East African cargo logistics and escalating tensions with authorities.
Page 18 : Highlights Kenyan farmers’ shift to coffee farming for higher profits, with government support through seedling distribution and training, attracting local and foreign investment.
Page 21 : Declares a man-made starvation crisis in Gaza due to Israel’s blockade, with 21 child deaths from malnutrition and overwhelmed aid centers, as the UN warns of catastrophic conditions.
Page 22 : Notes SBM Bank’s reduced losses despite high costs, while Rerec faces scrutiny over Sh1.66 billion in questionable payments for unverified land surveys.
Page 31 : Features Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet’s ambition to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the 2025 World Championships, aiming to make history as the first woman to achieve the feat.
Page 40 : Reports Kenya’s 2024 African Nations Championship squad, led by coach Benni McCarthy, marks a generational shift with most players born after 2000 and no 1980s-born veterans.