July 17, 2026 News: Allans Ademba Arrest, SACCO Reforms, Anti-Drug Operation

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Kenya

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On July 17, 2026, Allans Ademba, founder of 'Niko Kadi', was arrested by the DCI in Ol Kalou for filming during a by-election. Eight people were arrested after police seized 250 kg of cannabis in Githurai 44. A man died after being buried by collapsed sand while illegally harvesting in Kisumu East. The government plans a major shake-up of SACCOs, including KUSCCO, with governance changes. KRA faces a parliamentary probe over a sugar import deal linked to Ksh2.98 billion in tax exemptions.

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