President William Ruto has expressed frustration over the lack of political support from voters in his Rift Valley base, stating that 2.3 million voters from his Kalenjin community do not vote.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto has expressed frustration over the lack of political support from voters in his Rift Valley base, stating that 2.3 million voters from his Kalenjin community do not vote.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that his Linda Mwananchi team will join the United Alternative Government to field a joint candidate against President William Ruto in next year's elections, warning that failure to unite could split opposition votes.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
The government deployed specialized security units (General Service Unit and Rapid Deployment Unit) to the Mwingi–Garissa road following unrest triggered by the killing of a 14-year-old schoolboy by suspected armed camel herders on Tuesday, and an earlier attack at Kwa Kamari trading centre on Saturday that killed seven people. The deployment aims to escort vehicles and restore safety along the busy route after residents protested, resulting in stone-pelting of buses and looting of shops.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Wajir County is on course to host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations on April 30, marking the first time the national event will be held in Northern Kenya. The county stadium is 65 per cent complete and expected to be finished two weeks ahead of schedule, with key infrastructure including roads, water, and power progressing steadily.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government in a Labour Day statement, saying Kenyan workers have little to celebrate amid shrinking incomes, rising taxes, and economic deterioration. Gachagua positioned himself as an ally of workers facing heavy taxation, stagnant wages, and rising cost of living, linking their plight to the 2027 General Election.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission registered 2,345,476 new voters during a month-long exercise concluding April 28, with Nairobi recording the highest number at 276,886 (11.8% of the total). Lamu posted the lowest turnout with 9,481 new registrations.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
The Speaker of the National Assembly urged Kenyans to support President Ruto's development agenda, saying it has helped restore the economy. Kenya's real GDP expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, with agriculture growing 2.8 per cent due to erratic weather and manufacturing showing signs of strain.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto will lead the nation in marking Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, with the government and stakeholders having completed logistical arrangements. Labour union leaders are pushing for wage increases to help workers cope with rising fuel and food prices.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing—which contribute 23 per cent to Kenya's GDP—struggle to afford food items they produce and process, even as the country reports economic growth. Kenyans face a heavy tax burden and falling incomes.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Apple posted profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in its March quarter, with iPhone demand and digital services helping it beat expectations. iPhone sales grew double digits in every country where Apple does business.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure inspected the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre, which had been announced for April 2026 completion but now is scheduled for September. The facility is designed to become East Africa's largest conference centre with capacity for up to 30 Heads of State and various large venues.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's agricultural sector growth slumped to 2.8 per cent in 2025 from 4.4 per cent in 2024, attributed to unfavourable weather patterns with below-average rainfall that affected crops such as tea, beans and sugarcane, though maize production increased. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contributed Sh4.1 trillion to the country's Sh17.6 trillion nominal GDP in 2025.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
As Kenya observes Labour Day, thousands of migrant workers face vulnerabilities, exploitation and death while seeking employment abroad, with hundreds suffering after being duped by recruitment agencies despite the government's Kazi Majuu labour export initiative.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Teachers in Kenya face low pay, shrinking take-home earnings, and a sense of abandonment, as JSS teachers in Nairobi County demonstrated for better remuneration and improved conditions on Labour Day.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that cattle rustling's impact extends beyond missing livestock to disrupt families, women, and children's education and safety, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of conflict escalation.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Labour Day ceremonies celebrate the dignity of work and honour workers, but many struggle daily with debt, bills, and survival, revealing a gap between official celebration and workers' lived reality.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Heavy overnight rainfall has caused flooding on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, disrupting traffic and submerging a lorry near City Cabanas. Motorists are advised to use the Nairobi Expressway as an alternative route.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Four people died and several others were injured in a head-on crash between a lorry and a saloon car at Tegero area along the Narok–Bomet highway in Narok County. The accident occurred after the lorry veered into the oncoming lane.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Heavy downpours across Kenya have triggered flash floods, stranding motorists on Mombasa Road and elsewhere, with unconfirmed reports of missing persons in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Kenya Red Cross teams have been deployed to assess the situation and coordinate rescues.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
The World Health Organization has prequalified artemether-lumefantrine, the first antimalarial formulation specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms, addressing a critical treatment gap that previously exposed the youngest infants to dosing errors and toxicity.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Dandora police officers encountered a three-man gang robbing members of the public along Councillor Opundo Road. During the confrontation, one suspect drew a Tokarev pistol and fired at officers, leading to a response in which the suspect was fatally injured. Officers recovered the loaded pistol with ammunition, a military knife, and two mobile phones; two accomplices escaped.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka was interviewed by Citizen Digital at a Spotify Fresh Finds session instead of the originally planned Blankets and Wine festival venue in September.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
As the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women's Premier League first leg nears completion, teams are competing intensely for top-eight playoff positions. Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority remain undefeated, while lower-ranked teams including African Nazarene University Wolfpacks battle to avoid relegation.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe set a world record and ran the first sub-two-hour marathon in legal competition at the 2026 London Marathon, finishing in 1:59:30. The 30-year-old from Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, credited perfect conditions and pacesetter Yomif Kejelcha for the achievement, pending ratification.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya Ports Authority lost 3-1 to Rwanda Energy Group in the quarter-finals of the CAVB Men's Club Championship in Kigali, ending Kenya's hopes for a maiden title as the last remaining Kenyan side in the competition.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta protested the VAR reversal of a penalty awarded to his team in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw against Atletico Madrid, saying the decision to overturn Eberechi Eze's penalty after a review was unacceptable and changed the course of the match.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya after posting the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 in London, and was awarded Sh8 million and a car by President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi. Sawe shattered the previous world record of 2:00:35 held by the late Kelvin Kiptum.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Italy's player and coaching associations endorsed Giovanni Malago, who headed the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, as the next president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), following Gabriele Gravina's resignation in April.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
World champion Faith Cherotich and Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi will compete in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen on May 23, their 12th face-off in four seasons since Cherotich won the World Championships in Tokyo with a championship record of 8:51.59.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, has been offered a fully sponsored four-night luxury getaway called the "Champion's Retreat" at a Kenyan destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Research analyzing two decades of satellite data across ecosystems including Maasai Mara, Tsavo, the Aberdares, and Mt Elgon reveals that current fire suppression policies are failing to keep pace with escalating effects of climate change and human encroachment, leaving more than a third of some protected landscapes at extreme risk of burning. Savanna ecosystems are experiencing a spike in fire outbreaks, while montane forests show repeated fires hitting high-elevation grasslands and moorlands that were never meant to burn often.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya recorded 2.5 million tourist arrivals last year, representing 6.2 per cent growth, according to the Economic Survey 2026. The majority of international visitors came from Germany, Italy, UK, and France, while Kenyan residents remained the major visitors to tourist destinations.
12 hours ago · The Standard →
China is expanding zero-tariff treatment to an additional 20 African countries for a two-year period beginning May 1, 2026, following earlier zero-tariff status granted to 33 least-developed African countries since December 2024. The policy applies to all African nations with which China maintains diplomatic relations, though tariff quotas will remain subject to out-of-quota rates.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
China will ban the sale, rental and importation of drones and key components in Beijing, with new rules taking effect Friday requiring drone owners to register devices with police and obtain permits to fly them. The move comes as China has tightened drone regulations in recent years citing public safety concerns.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
The United States sanctioned former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila on Thursday, citing allegations that he assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized parts of his country. The action follows a peace deal that President Trump announced in December after meeting both countries' leaders.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said he was reluctant to wear a bulletproof vest despite multiple alleged assassination attempts, saying he did not want to look 20 pounds heavier. This came after a man was charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at a Washington gala on Saturday.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. The zero-tariff policy now covers 53 countries and will remain in place until 30 April 2028, though analysts note that tariff barriers are rarely the main obstacle for African exporters given the region's large trade deficit with China.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Prosecutors in California have filed a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence against pop star Britney Spears following her March arrest for allegedly driving her BMW erratically at high speed on a southern California highway. She is scheduled for court arraignment next Monday, though she is not required to attend in person.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed his re-election candidacy for 2027 at FIFA's Congress in Vancouver, after securing pledges of support from the African Football Confederation and the Asian Football Confederation.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon's defence ministry said its security forces killed 14 people it called "terrorists" in the town of Ndzerem-Nyam in the northwest on Sunday, claiming soldiers responded to heavy fire and seized weapons and explosives. An NGO, African Conscience, disputed this, characterizing the killings as "brutal killings of at least 14 persons mostly unarmed civilians" after military forces interrupted a cultural ceremony.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is scheduled to address Tanzania's Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. in a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Kenya and Tanzania. The occasion is described as significant and historic, with top national leaders expected to attend.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as their four-day state visit to the United States concluded. Trump said the decision, made as the royals departed the White House, represents a major trade concession to Britain.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in its plans, rejecting President Trump's warning of a prolonged US naval blockade. Khamenei said Iran now controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and predicted a future for the Persian Gulf without US interference.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
China has officially implemented zero-tariff treatment for all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, covering 100 percent of tariff lines. The policy is accompanied by streamlined customs procedures and support for African product exports via platforms including cross-border e-commerce.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Columnist Yvonne Okwara questions Kenya's middle-income classification, noting that the measure—based on average gross national income per capita—obscures inequality and is being used to justify higher fuel prices, fewer subsidies, and more taxes.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →