An opinion piece argues that Kenya's National Government Constituencies Development Fund, which allocates at least 2.5 per cent of the national budget to constituencies, should adjust its sharing formula to take population into account. The writer notes the fund's purpose is to address grassroots needs in education, security, and local development priorities, and that its impact is particularly evident in education across the country.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Martha Koome noting that Warsame demonstrated competence and integrity in two-day interviews.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, and Cabinet Secretary Oparanya met more than 30 Western region MPs on Wednesday to strategise ahead of next year's polls, amid a regional political shift as ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna gains electoral support in Luhya areas.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to access Parliament's precincts. Her vehicle, parked at the main Parliament entrance, blocked access and prompted an altercation with Sergeants-at-arms.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told Mt Kenya grassroots leaders that the region has occupied 40 per cent share of his administration, urging them not to abandon him for his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua despite Gachagua's impeachment.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, with the judge emerging tops in two-day interviews. Chief Justice Martha Koome said Justice Warsame demonstrated competence and integrity for the position.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's economy registered weak growth in 2025 as key sectors slowed down and faced monumental challenges in 2026, contradicting President Ruto's promises of economic growth and job creation for his second-term bid.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya met more than 30 MPs from the Western region on Wednesday to strategise ahead of next year's elections, as Luhya regional politics shifts toward ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, whose rallies have attracted significant support from voters and elected leaders.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to access Parliament's precincts. Her vehicle, parked at the main Parliament entrance, blocked access and prompted an altercation with the Sergeants-at-arms, leading to her arrest and subsequent release.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court ruled that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to an alleged irregular award of a heavy equipment hire tender by Nairobi County Government in 2018. Trial Magistrate Isabellah Barasa found that the Director of Public Prosecutions established a prima facie case on four counts against Sonko, Frederick Odhiambo Oyugi (trading as Yiro Enterprises), ROG Security Limited, and its director Anthony Otieno Ombok.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
A new Disaster and Emergency Management Policy Bill before Nairobi County Assembly aims to transform how the city handles disasters including fires and floods through a structured chain of command, a dedicated Disaster Management Fund, enhanced emergency response capacity, and establishment of a Fire and Disaster Management Academy. The bill also proposes creating a digital Disaster and Emergency Management Information System for real-time data collection and coordination.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Elders in Ndhiwa sub-county have threatened to curse ODM politicians from Nyanza who seek the dismissal of Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo and other appointees from Homa Bay, accusing the politicians of jealousy and disloyalty to their community.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders Carolyne Soi, Maryann Wangui, and Laban Omusundi have petitioned the Senate to enact legislation imposing a strict one-term limit for all nominated Members of County Assembly, arguing that renomination subverts the constitution and converts nomination slots into a closed political system favoring few individuals.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee reported that Municipalities in the Counties have failed to fully operationalize Municipality Charters, have weak budgetary control and revenue under-realization, and hold unsupported or undisclosed property and plant and equipment.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Most senators complained they were kept in the dark after the Senate Majority Leader announced a truce with the Council of Governors, brokered over two weeks of meetings by house leadership. The deal includes governors agreeing to resume appearances before Senate Committees after previously threatening to boycott.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna says a single united opposition coalition is the only way to remove President William Ruto from office in 2027, warning that a divided field would give the president an easy path to re-election.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has called for a freeze on a Sh150.7 billion sovereign bond account that he alleges the National Treasury is hiding outside the Consolidated Fund. He claims that 84 out of 88 recurrent exchequer line items published in a Kenya Gazette notice contained errors, and argues the discrepancies point to systemic failures in public finance management rather than clerical mistakes.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir town is undergoing major transformation as Kenya prepares to mark Madaraka Day celebrations in the county for the first time on June 1. Key infrastructure projects including a new stadium (65–70 per cent complete), roads, water systems, and power are nearing completion, with officials expressing confidence the town will be ready in time.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Young people in Nairobi have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to extend the enhanced voter registration that ended, citing time constraints, weather disruptions, and long queues as reasons more time is needed. First-time voters argue that an extension of one to two weeks would allow more eligible citizens to register and participate in future elections.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission registered 2,345,476 voters between March 30 and April 28, falling short of its 2.5 million target by 154,524 voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon attributed the shortfall to budget constraints, security challenges faced by staff in some regions, and difficulties reaching remote and historically marginalised communities.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's proposed Architects Bill, 2026, sponsored by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, aims to reform the profession through stricter licensing, enforceable discipline, and a statutory Institute of Architects, but stakeholders are divided over whether the measures address systemic building failures or risk regulatory overlap.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
David Maraga, the United Green Movement's presidential hopeful, has warned Kenyans against electing President William Ruto, saying he would cause irreparable damage to the country if re-elected in 2027.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The government has initiated a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, which will replace the winding and steep road section with an 880-metre bridge crossing the Nithi River valley on a straight alignment. President Ruto said the project aims to eradicate deaths on the road caused by its dangerous design, with work to commence after land compensation issues are resolved.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court has barred Kiambu County from demanding 20 acres of land from Kiambu Club and ordered the county and Town MCA Francis Koina to pay the club Sh3 million for property destruction. Justice Ann Mogeni ruled that the county could not force the lease extension condition without proper legal acquisition and formal procedures under the Land Act.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah revealed in an interview that he received Ksh.5 million in cash from then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with Ksh.1 million later donated at a harambee. The disclosure has prompted questions about money exchange procedures in government and whether the funds were private or public.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti has ended, with the final contingent of 150 police officers returning home this week. However, the family of police officer Benedict Kabiru Kuria remains uncertain about his fate after he went missing during a gang attack in March 2025, with government officials giving contradicting accounts—some categorising him as missing while President Ruto listed him among the fallen.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Generation Z across Kenya and Africa are stepping forward as active defenders of democracy, leveraging digital fluency and social media to build accountability systems through activism, fact-checking, and crowdsourced reporting. Rather than relying solely on institutions, young people are blending online vigilance with real-world mobilisation to protect elections amid rising misinformation and declining institutional trust.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Assembly has approved eight nominees for the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, including Dr. Kepha Omae as Chairperson and seven other members. The nominees will be formally appointed by the President and sworn into office following parliamentary vetting.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of spreading ethnic threats against the Kamba community and warned political leaders against fanning ethnic rivalry following clashes at the Garissa-Kitui border that killed seven people in Tseikuru, Kitui County.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government says infrastructure projects for Wajir's hosting of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 are near completion, with the main stadium between 65 and 70 per cent complete and projected to be finished at least two weeks ahead of schedule. This will be the first time Madaraka Day celebrations are held in Northern Kenya.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Health CS Aden Duale has appealed for peace and unity in Tana River and neighbouring counties following deadly inter-community attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border, urging political leaders to preach peace and security agencies to apprehend those responsible for killings.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has declined to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated through private consent where constitutional issues remain unresolved. The petition questions the constitutionality of the health data-sharing deal, with concerns raised over privacy rights, data protection, and public participation.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Karurumo in Runyenjes, Embu County, have protested the deplorable state of the Karurumo–Kasafari road by planting bananas along it and taking to the streets, accusing local leaders of using the road as a political tool rather than addressing repairs. They warn of further demonstrations if the road is not immediately graded, noting they were previously promised tarmacking that has not materialized.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence, but found he has a case to answer on charges related to the irregular award of tenders during his tenure at City Hall.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has disclosed that he offered to resign following Raila Odinga's death to avoid tensions at the party's top, and said he confronted deputy leader Oburu Odinga over public calls for his removal. Sifuna attributed the dispute to disagreements over party constitution and internal rules, and said the relationship between party leader and secretary general cannot function with unresolved tensions.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Eastern Parliamentary Group lawmakers have condemned violent clashes along the Kitui-Garissa county boundary, saying the escalating tensions and skirmishes have resulted in loss of life, injuries, and property destruction, and threaten years of peaceful coexistence between neighbouring communities.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
The High Court has directed that the official record of the long-running petition between Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and East African Breweries PLC be clarified before substantive proceedings. The dispute, spanning over a decade, includes a Further Amended Petition filed in January 2026 seeking to halt the Diageo-Asahi transaction and claiming Sh45 billion, which EABL and Diageo have opposed.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court declined the Consumer Federation of Kenya's application to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated by private consent where unresolved constitutional questions remain. The petition raises concerns over the right to privacy, data protection, and lack of adequate public participation.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has cleared former Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence, but found he has a case to answer on charges related to the alleged irregular award of tenders during his tenure at City Hall.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned deadly bandit attacks in Tseikuru, Kitui County that killed at least eight people, warning of a possible political hand and potential exploitation to destabilise the region. He called for peace and reconciliation, noting that two governors, the Mwingi Central MP and community elders are working together to foster peace.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has accused the National Treasury of concealing billions of shillings and pointed to a sharp rise in the State House allocation from Ksh.529 million to Ksh.12 billion, along with an alleged shadow account holding Ksh.150.7 billion that cannot be explained.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on the Kenya Revenue Authority to reconsider taxing prize money earned by Kenyan athletes, saying sporting winnings should be exempt or zero-rated. He cited marathon champion Sabastian Sawe's case, claiming KRA is set to deduct approximately Ksh. 18 million from Sawe's Ksh. 48.5 million in awards.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kitui Governor Julius Malombe and Garissa Governor Nathif Jama held a joint public engagement at Nguni Market with security agencies, residents, clergy and community leaders to address escalating insecurity along the Kitui–Garissa border. The meeting follows recent attacks in the area that left at least seven people dead and have disrupted transport and daily life.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from North Eastern Kenya have called on the government to urgently intervene and restore calm following escalating clashes along the Kitui–Garissa border that have paralysed transport along the Mwingi–Garissa highway. The legislators condemned the violence and warned against its ethnic undertones, urging security agencies to act with urgency and impartiality to restore law and order.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced it has surpassed its voter registration target under the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration Phase One, registering over 2.6 million new voters—exceeding the 2.5 million target set for 30 days. The total comprises 267,249 voters registered from September 29, 2025, under continuous registration before the mass exercise, and 2,345,476 voters during the enhanced voter registration phase.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has directed that proceedings in a dispute between Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and East African Breweries PLC will not advance until the court formally establishes which version of the petition is officially on record. The case centres on a Further Amended Petition filed by Bia Tosha in January 2026, which seeks an injunction to block a Diageo transaction and claims KSh 45 billion, though EABL and Diageo contend such financial remedies fall outside the court's constitutional jurisdiction.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has placed former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on his defence in a corruption case linked to the irregular award of a 2018 county tender for heavy equipment hire. Sonko and three co-accused face four counts including conspiracy to commit an economic crime and acquisition of proceeds of crime, but were acquitted on a money laundering charge.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
The Government says preparations for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are on track, with key infrastructure including the main stadium between 65–70 percent complete. This will be the first time the national event is held in Northern Kenya.
18 hours ago · Capital News →