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Treasury CS John Mbadi defends tarmac road to his home, hints at 2032 presidential bid
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the construction of a tarmac road leading to his rural home, stating that President William Ruto encouraged him to use "common sense." Speaking at St Augustine Ong'ayo Catholic Church in Suba South, Homa Bay, Mbadi argued it would be unreasonable for a serving Cabinet Secretary to have a dusty road to his residence. He noted the road reached his doorstep within one and a half years of his appointment. Mbadi also criticized opposition figures, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Siaya governor James Orengo, for not ensuring similar infrastructure development in their home areas despite their long political careers. Furthermore, Mbadi used the event to announce his intention to run for president in 2032, after President William Ruto's constitutional two terms.
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Kenya has been ranked 19th globally in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, achieving a score of 593 and placing it in the 'high proficiency' category. This position makes Kenya one of the strongest English-speaking nations in Africa and the highest-ranked in East Africa. The index, published by international education company EF, measures adult English ability in non-native speaking countries. Among African nations, only South Africa and Zimbabwe, both at 13th place with scores of 602, reached the 'very high proficiency' category. Kenya surpassed other African countries like Zambia 27th and Nigeria 29th. In East Africa, Uganda was 53rd 'moderate proficiency', Ethiopia 65th, and Tanzania 77th 'low proficiency'. Globally, the Netherlands led the index, followed by Croatia and Austria. The report attributes Kenya's strong performance to its long-standing English-medium education system, which provides a competitive advantage in regional business, technology, and international diplomacy.
Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended six priests due to alleged abuse of ecclesiastical authority, negligence in administration, and mismanagement of church temporal goods. The suspended priests are Rev. Fr. Paul Maina, Rev. Fr. Peter Musau, Rev. Fr. Stephen Lekasuyan, Rev. Fr. Peter Nderitu, Rev. Fr. Christopher Letikirich, and Rev. Fr. John Dida. Bishop Joya stated that these actions were taken after receiving credible evidence and in accordance with the Code of Canon Law. He also introduced new directives for all priests, prohibiting them from drinking in bars, cohabiting, owning private businesses unrelated to the Church, and staying out overnight without permission. Additionally, priests are forbidden from presiding over liturgical celebrations while under the influence of alcohol. The bishop also announced five new priestly appointments to strengthen pastoral leadership within the diocese and urged the faithful to pray for the suspended priests.
Must ReadThe National Police Service confirmed one fatality and several injuries following separate outbreaks of violence in Kisumu City and Nyahururu Town on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In Kisumu, chaos near St. Stephen's ACK Cathedral resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with nine motorcycles torched and a police vehicle damaged. Eight suspects were arrested. The National Police Service condemned these acts of political intolerance. In Nyahururu, a political rally was disrupted by stone-throwing, leading to six arrests. A man identified as Joseph Gitau sustained a chest injury, was treated, and discharged. Murang'a governor Irungu Kang'ata claimed his driver was shot in the chest by police, but the National Police Service directly disputed these claims, stating no firearm was discharged by officers in Nyahururu. The incidents are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting opposition-linked political gatherings.