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  President William Ruto has announced the rollout of the second phase of the government’s Nyota Programme business support component, with 122,000 beneficiaries set to receive Ksh 25,000 each. The President shared the update after receiving a briefing at State House, Nairobi, on the progress of the programme ahead of the official launch of the second disbursement on Friday July 10. According to President Ruto, the government will release Ksh 3 billion under the second tranche of the Nyota Programme’s business support component. Each of the 122,000 beneficiaries from all 47 counties will receive Ksh 25,000. This follows an earlier payment made at the beginning of the year, bringing the total amount each beneficiary will have received under the programme to Ksh 50,000. “Briefed on the progress of the Government’s Nyota Programme business support component, State House Nairobi, ahead of the launch of the second disbursement on Friday,” Ruto said. “With the launch of the Ksh 3 billion...

  Police Launch Manhunt After Two Suspected Robbers Escape Uasin Gishu Shootout Police have launched a manhunt for two suspected robbers. The robbers escaped after a fierce shootout with officers in Uasin Gishu County today, the 6th of July 2026, according to the National Police Service (NPS). Thus, In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the NPS said the suspects fled after exchanging gunfire with police during an intelligence-led operation. Consequently, four suspects were apprehended at the scene, while two others managed to escape and remain at large. Police – suspect altercation. The officers responded decisively to the imminent threat, engaging the armed suspects in a shootout. As a result, four suspects were fatally wounded, while two others fled the scene. The escapees are believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange, and a coordinated manhunt has since been launched to apprehend them Additionally, Police have not disclosed t...

  WhatsApp Reveals New Details About Username Reservations WhatsApp launched username reservations this week and released answers to top user questions, allowing users to reserve handles ahead of a full rollout in 2026. The app, owned by Meta, confirmed that usernames are optional and will not replace phone numbers during account setup. “Username reservations are here, as more and more people claim theirs; here are answers to the top questions you’re asking,” WhatsApp posted on X. The company said it opened reservations early because “people will feel strongly about what username they want on WhatsApp.” The app clarified that users do not need a username to use WhatsApp and that this feature is optional. Phone numbers will remain the primary identifier for accounts. WhatsApp Username Security and Handle Reservation Policies WhatsApp also confirmed that users cannot search for phone numbers or usernames within the app, making the design stop random people from contacting others with...