Kenya News Brief - Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026

The government is introducing flexible "Lipa SHA Pole Pole" payment options for Social Health Authority registration. Police shot dead four suspected robbers in Eldoret, amid rising insecurity fears in Nairobi. EACC is hunting for Sh1.5 billion in Ruaraka land scandal. DCI launched bomb technician training, investigating links between slain suspects and the murder of a PCEA Reverend; Kisumu Central MP donated motorbikes to boost security. Matatu operators are striking over fuel prices, as Saba Saba anniversary approaches, with police warning against planned protests. Absa Bank Kenya pledged Sh6 million for a golf series, while footballer Victor Wanyama launches his academy. Police tightened Nairobi security for Saba Saba, issuing alerts and roadblocks, with activists vowing to protest despite warnings. A multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway left several feared dead. New toll rates for the Gilgil-Mau Summit Highway are higher than initially disclosed. KETRACO received proposals worth billions for power transmission projects. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.