President William Ruto admits to experiencing a "headache" maintaining support in the Mt Kenya region as he enters the 2027 election cycle, with allies defecting and a "one-term chorus" swelling.
Ruto's admission of a political 'headache' in Mt Kenya signals deepening regional defections ahead of 2027, reshaping electoral calculations for the presidency.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto admits to experiencing a "headache" maintaining support in the Mt Kenya region as he enters the 2027 election cycle, with allies defecting and a "one-term chorus" swelling.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi senator Samson Cherarkey, an ally of President Ruto, has initiated a process to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's perks and threatened to withdraw his retirement benefits, citing his continued involvement in active politics and attacks on the current government.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey, Nandi Senator, is known for publicly confronting opponents of President William Ruto's administration. To his supporters, he exemplifies courage and conviction.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Opinion piece argues that Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata made a politically prudent decision to publicly end ties with President William Ruto's UDA party, noting that Mt Kenya region has moved away from UDA and that the move will help protect his political survival.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The UDA and DCP will face off in by-elections scheduled for May and July across Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions, which political leaders view as a test ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. Political analyst Mike Kitur noted that while by-elections strain party resources, they offer an opportunity to assess growth and penetrate rival territories.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has rejected allegations linking former President Uhuru Kenyatta to funding the opposition or the Linda Mwananchi movement, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. Amisi stated he founded Linda Mwananchi and urged President Ruto's allies to stop attacking Kenyatta and focus instead on addressing national concerns.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Bill consolidating laws on the conduct of referendums is currently before the Senate. The proposed law aims to establish transparent and fair procedures for obtaining a clear expression of the will of the people.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes and pledged a joint cross-border crackdown on dissent during a press briefing in Dar es Salaam where the two leaders signed eight bilateral agreements.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja dismissed Governor Susan Kihika's claims that poor service delivery at Naivasha Level IV Hospital was due to SHA debt, saying the county had collected over sh.1.8 B from hospitals last year but failed to reinvest into facilities as required by law. Karanja also criticized the governor for what she called misuse of county funds through cash handouts to residents during political engagements.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told Tanzania's Parliament that the two countries are allied against poverty, joblessness, and underdevelopment, urging deeper integration. He noted bilateral trade reached about $860 million in 2025 and projected it would exceed $1 billion by end of 2026, with Kenyan enterprises having invested over $1.7 billion in Tanzania.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya wants to limit mediation to High Court advocates, while the Association of Certified Mediators argues mediation should remain open to professionals from diverse fields who need only a university degree. The Association contends that mediation complements litigation and that certain disputes benefit from non-legal expertise.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Thika court has ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to decide by May 20, 2026 whether to withdraw a case involving 42 youths arrested during the Saba Saba protests in Juja on July 7, 2025. The youths were charged with stealing goods worth Sh8.7 million from Mathai Supermarket and other offences.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement party alleges that Siaya Governor James Orengo acted without pay in the Political Parties Fund case before later requesting compensation, which ODM paid at Sh40 million in fees. ODM also states that records show the matter was formally approved by its National Executive Committee, contradicting claims that Orengo initiated the case independently.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has issued orders temporarily blocking the ODM party from effecting any decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's Secretary General.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Roysambu MCA Sospeter Githahu Mumbi, former Mathare North MCA Jared Okoth Okode, and businessman John Muchiri Nyambura were charged with causing obstruction after allegedly mobilising demonstrators to barricade the Northern Bypass in Marurui on May 3, 2026, in protest against home demolitions on disputed land.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has criticised leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo, accusing them of undermining service delivery and creating political instability. She described the impeachment attempt as chaotic and unnecessary, and stated her continued support for the governor.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified criticism of President William Ruto, accusing the government of presiding over a struggling economy where growth has slowed from 7.6 per cent in 2021 to 4.6 per cent. Gachagua also alleged that officials releasing unfavourable economic data risk disciplinary action and criticised labour unions for failing to defend workers' interests against excessive statutory deductions.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Critics point to slow economic growth reported last Wednesday to argue that the Kenya Kwanza administration's aggressive tax policies are stifling productivity and dragging down the economy.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto enters the 2027 election cycle with signs of anxiety, admitting to experiencing a "headache" in maintaining support within the Mt Kenya region.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey, a Ruto ally, has initiated a process to review the perks of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, threatening to withdraw his retirement benefits over his continued involvement in active politics and attacks on the current government.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been receiving threats from allies of President William Ruto to have his retirement package withdrawn, allegedly over his involvement in active politics.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey, Nandi Senator, is known for confronting opponents of President William Ruto's administration. To his supporters, he exemplifies courage and conviction.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
ODM's ongoing retreat in Mombasa is focused on concerns about waning political influence and demands for the Sh12 billion in political parties' funding owed by the government, as the party negotiates coalition terms with UDA ahead of 2027.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations launched a probe into a disputed Ruai land parcel after a complaint from Catherine Wanderi alleging unlawful occupation and construction by Abdilatif Abdikadir, who claims a 2017 lease from Embakasi Ranching Company. Both parties have recorded statements with DCI, and construction has been halted pending investigation.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, did not attend the party's Mombasa meeting on Monday, claiming goons had been deployed to attack him and citing a pattern of hired youth groups causing havoc at meetings when dissenting members attend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be chief guest at a National Reflections post Labour Day meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, where the Labour Market and Worker Welfare Report 2026 will be launched by the Kenya Management and Supervisors' Workers Union.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei seeks to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits, arguing that his continued active involvement in politics breaches the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which envisions former heads of state as non-partisan figures offering advisory support rather than engaging in day-to-day political mobilisation.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu has defended a proposed ban on photographing marked ballot papers, arguing that sharing voted ballots publicly compromises ballot secrecy, risks influencing other voters, and could amount to indirect campaigning—an electoral offense under Kenyan law.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission warned Kenyans against taking photos of ballot papers and is considering restricting phones at polling stations to protect voting secrecy and prevent voters from being influenced by others' social media posts on election day.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
During President William Ruto's State visit, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan called for coordinated regional action between Kenya and Tanzania to counter what she termed "disruptive activism," urging authorities to take a firm approach against youth-led protesters and cross-border activists she accused of exploiting democracy to incite unrest and cause chaos.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has urged stronger collaboration between the Judiciary and media to strengthen public trust and promote accurate information, emphasizing that both institutions share responsibility in countering misinformation and that the Judiciary will provide media summaries to enhance accurate reporting of court decisions.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto clarified his announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga as part of a strategy to accelerate industrialization in East Africa, after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan publicly stated she had not been informed of the declaration beforehand.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna against the party, dismissing a preliminary objection and clearing the way for a full hearing on the substantive dispute.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua launched an attack on President Ruto's economic and labour policies, accusing the government of "raiding" payslips and calling for an alternative workers' organisation to rival COTU. Gachagua claimed the economy has slowed from 7.6 per cent growth in 2021 to 4.6 per cent and criticized COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli for abandoning workers and aligning with the government.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has opened up about her personal and professional journey, highlighting resilience as a defining thread throughout her life and career, and reflecting on experiences captured in her book Courting Courage in an interview on the She Means Business podcast.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for discussing plans to jointly discipline Gen Z protesters, saying their "axis of tyranny" threatens to return East Africa to autocracy. Suluhu called for Ruto to work with her to address Gen Z unrest in both countries during Ruto's state visit to Tanzania.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu has urged Kenyan counterpart William Ruto to apply tough disciplinary measures against young people agitating for good governance, saying youth activism should be handled strictly across the East African bloc and that those breaching conduct standards will face the law.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto was forced to clarify remarks on a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Samia Suluhu publicly questioned his announcement of the project during a Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, saying he announced it without her government's knowledge.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto addressed the Tanzania Parliament in Dodoma during a state visit, opening with a humorous speech about Kiswahili's "journey" across East Africa before switching to English. He paid tribute to founding leaders Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, emphasizing the importance of regional unity and integration.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is focusing on young people in urban informal settlements to improve voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing barriers including lack of national identification cards and limited access to information as obstacles to inclusive registration.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
At the University of Nairobi, U.S. Chief of Mission Susan Burns urged Kenyan media to strengthen ethical standards and disclose external financial influence, warning that undisclosed funding and practices like ghostwritten opinion pieces and paid content without disclosure risk eroding public trust in journalism.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United Democratic Alliance has rescheduled its party nomination exercise for Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County to Friday, following feedback from party members and candidates regarding stakeholder concerns.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
ODM has dismissed Siaya Governor James Orengo's claim that he personally initiated a legal case over the Political Parties Fund, stating instead that the National Executive Committee formally deliberated on and resolved to file the case on behalf of the party. Orengo was providing legal services on a pro bono basis at the time.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has begun induction of its new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board, comprising senior officers from the Regional Commissioner's office, police division commanders, the Chief Officer for Public Health, and NACADA officers. The initiative aims to restore order, enhance coordination, and enforce strict compliance in the liquor licensing sector.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned that a deepening trust deficit between governments, institutions, and communities remains one of Africa's greatest threats to peace and effective conflict resolution, saying that while peace agreements are often reached, sustaining them is difficult due to weakened trust and fragmentation within continental institutions.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Swiss Poll survey places incumbent Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 58.7 percent support in the gubernatorial race, with former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero at 15.3 percent and former Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga at 15.1 percent trailing closely.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament, calling for deeper investment ties between Kenya and Tanzania and warning against competition and suspicion that have fragmented East African markets. He expressed Kenya's commitment to regional integration, including support for a proposed oil refinery in Tanga.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tanzanian lawmakers offered prayers for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 during his two-day state visit to Tanzania, with Ikungi West MP Emmanuel Kingu expressing support and confidence in Kenyan leadership. Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma, where he praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan and called for stronger regional cooperation on infrastructure and energy projects.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and dismissed the party's preliminary objection, clearing the way for substantive proceedings. The tribunal declined to grant conservatory orders and stated that any outcome from alternative dispute resolution will not take effect until the tribunal delivers its final determination.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi advocate has filed a petition seeking to halt a parliamentary motion to review and potentially alter former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing the move is unconstitutional and violates constitutionally protected property rights. The lawyer contends Parliament lacks authority to unilaterally vary accrued presidential benefits under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi said during a political rally that President William Ruto's political influence is dwindling and warned supporters against aligning with him, claiming dissatisfaction is growing among Kenyans over challenges in healthcare and education.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud dismissed claims that the commission drops cases or conducts weak investigations, stating that courts determine outcomes, not the commission. He emphasized that Kenyans must understand constitutional freedoms and the appeal process in high-profile cases that have passed through multiple courts.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition has been filed at Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt parliamentary review of a former President's retirement benefits, arguing that Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which protects such benefits from being varied to the holder's disadvantage.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate has begun debate on a proposed law to delist cathinone and cathine, naturally occurring compounds in miraa, from controlled substances. Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi argues that miraa is grown on approximately 22,000 hectares and supports more than 500,000 people, and that the current legal framework is contradictory since the crop receives government funding while its active ingredients remain classified as narcotics.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange, historically dominated by foreign funds and wealthy institutions, has experienced a resurgence in activity and investor interest.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Andy Kagwa, who served at Standard Media Group for 31 years in roles ranging from reporter to newsroom leadership, has retired. Colleagues described him as a compassionate and empathetic leader known for listening and helping staff with personal and professional challenges.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The resignation of Kenya Seed Company board chairperson Purity Ngirici to focus on her bid for Kirinyaga governorship has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement. Board members are reportedly backing Bernard Wambwa, an ally of President William Ruto, for the position, citing his direct links with the president.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's telecommunications boom has created chaotic urban and rural infrastructure, with drooping cables and torn pavements. Rogue cable firms and internet service providers now face jail terms and hefty fines.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
SBM Bank Kenya reported a profit before tax of Sh246 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from Sh12 million in the same period in 2025. The bank's total assets rose to Sh109.5 billion, customer deposits grew 23 per cent year-on-year to Sh89 billion, and asset quality improved with non-performing loans declining 41 per cent.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 2026/27 development budget totals Sh840.6 billion, with the State Department for Roads receiving the largest allocation at Sh176.9 billion as the government prioritizes infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
According to the Media Council of Kenya's State of the Media 2025 report, The Standard Newspaper readership declined from 19.6 per cent in 2024 to 18 per cent in 2025, yet the publication remains one of Kenya's most widely read and trusted news sources. The report shows social media has become the primary news source for 39 per cent of Kenyans, while weekly newspaper readership has fallen to 13 per cent from 29 per cent in 2022.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto and Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu have directed the removal of all non-tariff barriers to trade between the two countries by the end of May 2026. The directive, issued during bilateral talks in Dar es Salaam, aims to enhance trade efficiency and reduce the cost of doing business across the region.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Private sector leaders from Kenya and Tanzania have jointly called on both governments to accelerate regional economic integration and remove trade barriers, emphasizing the need for a seamless East African market with harmonized regulations and improved cross-border efficiency.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nine miners died Monday in an explosion inside a legally operated coal mine in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca, caused by a buildup of gases. Six miners were rescued from the incident.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto addressed Tanzania's National Assembly, calling on regional leaders to support a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, to reduce East Africa's dependence on Middle Eastern oil supplies and retain jobs through local production of refined products.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Treasury reported that climate change funds disbursed through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme since February 2022 have been properly used by counties, with one million people directly benefiting and 2.5 million indirectly benefiting from climate resilient planning and adaptation projects. Counties achieved an 87 per cent annual performance score, with 56 per cent of beneficiaries being women.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
More than 47,000 metric tons of American grain arrived in Mombasa, with proceeds funding the Food for Progress Livestock Innovation and Feed Transformation (LIFT) project to enhance livestock productivity and access to premium feed ingredients in Kenya.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Prominent physician Dr Job Obwaka died on Friday evening. Police are investigating poisoning as a possible cause, with focus on a woman described as his secret long-term lover with whom he shared a meal and became intimate hours before his death.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya has clarified that a robbery incident in Kisumu involved an official vehicle assigned to her media team, which was broken into and had gadgets stolen while parked on the eve of Labour Day.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing recovery of 20.17 acres in Karen valued at Sh1.3 billion, land acquired by the government in 1966 for Voice of Kenya (now KBC) as a transmission station but reportedly grabbed by private investors.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
World Press Freedom Day events in Kenya highlighted growing threats to press freedom and declining public trust in media, with the Media Council of Kenya's 2025 report showing 54 per cent of Kenyans perceive government reporting as unfair. The National Police Service pledged to improve its relationship with journalists ahead of the 2027 General Election.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kelvin Otieno Onyango has filed a case against the Director of Criminal Investigations, Inspector General of Police, and Director of Public Prosecution, seeking to block his arrest in an Sh 18 million gold scam involving Swiss national Stephane Pierre Harder. He claims he was publicly paraded as a criminal on social media despite not being linked to the crime.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An aerial view shows Nakuru as a beautiful city with modern infrastructure, but ground-level reality reveals extensive pothole damage throughout the city.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Non-communicable diseases account for more than 50 per cent of hospital admissions and approximately 43 per cent of all deaths nationwide, with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke overtaking infectious diseases as Kenya's dominant health challenge. The rise is placing significant strain on households, with affected families spending up to 28 per cent of their household income managing these conditions.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ngala School for the Deaf in Nakuru County received a mobile laboratory donated by Echo Network Africa Foundation to enable science practicals for Grade 7, 8, and 9 learners. The portable lab, which can be moved between classrooms or used outdoors, addresses a longstanding resource gap for the school's more than 220 learners with hearing and speech disabilities.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pastors in Nakuru's Lanet-Umoja fellowship have condemned the May 4 murder of Rev Julius Ndumia at a PCEA church and called for government protection for places of worship, citing recent violent attacks on churches including by police in Murang'a and other regions.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Truck drivers along the Eldoret–Malaba Highway have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge caused by machine failure, claiming excessive fines and parking fees. Drivers report that weight readings at Webuye differ significantly from those at other weighbridges (Mariakani, Mlolongo, and Gilgil), raising concerns about equipment accuracy.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 35-year-old fisherman, Fredrick Oduol, was killed in Homa Bay after two groups of fishermen clashed at Mikuyu Beach over a disputed fishing area; he was struck with a paddle and died while receiving treatment. Beach management officials attributed the violence to declining fish populations caused by illegal fishing methods.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The article examines a growing trend of spouses disappearing when illness or other serious challenges strike, despite marriage vows promising commitment "in sickness and in health" and "for better or worse." It explores how some couples' promises of lifelong loyalty fail to survive when hardship tests the relationship.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pathologists have revealed that Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest linked to heart problems he had been battling.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has taken action against the principal of Alliance Girls High School over allegations of charging unauthorised school fees.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Four months into senior school, Kenya's first cohort of Competency-Based Education learners is revealing hidden talents and aligning learning with personal interests, demonstrating the impact of the country's education reforms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the transition marks a departure from exam-driven culture and is preparing learners for a world defined by technological and economic change.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's formal job creation of three million annually falls far short of the up to 12 million young people entering the labour market yearly, leaving graduates competing for unstable work in the informal sector. In Kenya specifically, 85 per cent of the 848,200 jobs created in 2023 were informal, and graduates take an average of five years to secure employment after completing their studies.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is transitioning to Competency-Based Education, which emphasises critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. The approach places learners at the centre of education with focus on practical application of knowledge, as demonstrated at the 3rd Annual Educational Assessment Symposium hosted by KNEC.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
A banker has sued Linker-Mkopa Limited over a Sh35,000 loan, alleging the mobile money lender engaged in harassment, blackmail, persistent calls and WhatsApp messages, and unlawfully accessed her phone contacts without consent. She claims the company contacted her employer and senior management to expose her default, causing workplace embarrassment.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An alarming number of learners are quietly slipping out of the school system, with 151,691 pioneer learners dropping out before reaching Grade 10 in Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County recorded 9,958 crime incidents in police stations, leading the country despite an overall 5.1 per cent drop in crimes nationwide, according to the Economic Survey 2026. The capital has seen the formation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to address insecurity concerns, including crimes linked to boda boda riders.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
A woman was stabbed to death in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, following a dispute over a market stall. The suspect, who operates a hotel in the area, stabbed the deceased after they disagreed over the stall being constructed adjacent to the hotel; the suspect was arrested.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of the larger Embakasi area are reporting a surge in uncovered manholes on streets, roads, and playgrounds that have become dangerous traps, particularly during rains. A seven-year-old boy in Kayole estate fell into a manhole while playing and was rescued by neighbours; residents and boda boda riders say the hazards endanger pedestrians and riders.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega police arrested two suspected bhang peddlers and seized cannabis seeds worth an estimated Ksh. 900,000, 160 rolls of marijuana, and smuggled cigarettes. The suspects had been distributing drugs to university students and residents using biscuits and flavoured substances as concealment.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 15-year-old grade nine learner testified in an Eldoret court that matatu driver Michael Okwoko allegedly defiled her last year and threatened to kill her if she reported the incident. The prosecution has lined up five witnesses, including an investigating officer and a medical doctor from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Dr. Job Obwoka, reported to be in his early 80s, died suddenly at the home of his 45-year-old partner Beatrice Wangari in Kitengela after becoming unresponsive; detectives are investigating a possible poisoning, with Wangari detained as prosecutors probe the circumstances of his death.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Angry residents in Mwea West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, destroyed the Ambassador for Christ Ministry Church and torched a cleric's homestead, accusing him of being linked to the death of a 30-year-old man reportedly killed over claims of stealing rice and a chicken. Another church belonging to the cleric in Kiandegwa village was also destroyed, and security officers were unable to contain the crowd during the unrest.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 27-year-old suspected drug trafficker was arrested at a police roadblock in Kanyonyoo along the Thika-Garissa Highway. Police recovered bales of bhang wrapped in yellow cello tape, rolling papers, and a digital weighing scale; investigators believe the consignment was destined for Kitui town.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died in a road accident near Diani Bazaar in Kwale County on Monday night when a motorcycle collided with a truck. Witnesses reported the motorcycle rider was speeding; authorities are investigating and have urged road users to observe traffic rules.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Jackson Tito, a 14-year-old from Dandora who went viral after caring for his four younger siblings, has received a three-bedroom affordable housing unit in Machakos valued at 3 million shillings, purchased by President William Ruto. Tito's siblings have also been enrolled at St. Mary's Boys School.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi County Government has inducted a new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board to strengthen regulation of the liquor sector and address challenges including illegal outlets, underage drinking, and unregulated businesses in residential areas. The board comprises representatives from the Regional Commissioner's office, National Police Service divisions, Public Health, and NACADA.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Education Principal Secretary dismissed a KNEC report of over 150,000 CBE learner dropouts, but a Citizen TV investigation found that learners placed in schools during a February mop-up exercise were sent home shortly after reporting, contradicting government claims of 100 per cent transition and a promise that no child would be left behind.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest, according to a postmortem examination conducted by three pathologists who all agreed on the cause of death. The family has said it is satisfied with the findings.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 100 families lost their homes after bulldozers demolished multi-million-shilling houses on disputed land in Marurui along Nairobi's Northern Bypass. A court had found the land had been unlawfully subdivided and sold to unsuspecting buyers by a private company.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify concluded a two-day recording and education programme in Nairobi in partnership with ONErpm, bringing together emerging artists, producers, and songwriters from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Fresh Finds programme is designed to nurture local talent and connect artists with international audiences through collaborative recording sessions, media training, and business workshops.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Met Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art brought together A-list actors, musicians, athletes, artists and designers for charity. Highlights included Beyoncé's grand entrance in a diamond skeleton gown designed by Olivier Rousteing, accompanied by her husband Jay-Z.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were named honorary chairs of this year's Met Gala, sparking boycotts and criticism that led several A-list celebrities to skip the fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A new musical play titled 'African Twist', produced by Ketebul Music, dramatizes Kenya's first decade of independence from 1960 to 1970, chronicling the musical, societal, and political changes of the era through a fictional 'Mambo Club' nightlife setting and real-life figures.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka has returned from an Achilles injury, scoring and assisting in a 3-0 win over Fulham to help Arsenal prepare for a Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, with the tie level at 1-1 after the first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Oloo, former head coach of Kenya Lionesses and Nakuru RFC, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 in a road accident in the United States. He led Kenya Lionesses to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was credited with developing grassroots rugby talent across the country.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton after Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike, a second-half collapse that handed Arsenal control of the Premier League title race. Arsenal now needs to win their final three games to claim the championship, five points ahead of City with one game in hand.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee for Sports, Culture and Tourism to answer questions about alleged financial impropriety and procurement breaches, including a Sh42 million insurance scandal involving the 2024 African Nations Championship, despite his recent suspension by the federation's National Executive Council.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg with the tie level at 1-1 after last week's first leg in Madrid. The winner on the night will secure a place in the final, with extra time and penalties to decide the outcome if needed.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Highways Authority will close the Nairobi Southern Bypass between Ole Sereni and Lang'ata Road interchanges on Sunday, May 10, from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm to facilitate the 2026 Nairobi Marathon. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the closure.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed assured lawmakers that Kenya's preparations for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda are progressing on schedule and aligned with CAF requirements, with infrastructure upgrades and a Local Organising Committee already in place.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sebastian Sawe's world record at the 2026 London Marathon united Kenyans across ethnic, educational, and gender lines, and the columnist argues that Kenya should cultivate similar record-breaking excellence in other sectors including engineering, farming, construction, and academia.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The 19-year-old Brazilian forward suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United two weeks ago and is receiving treatment at Palmeiras in Brazil ahead of the World Cup, which begins June 11.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first-leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich, saying the team is "not here to defend" but aiming to win the match.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves upset the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in an NBA playoff game on Monday, with Anthony Edwards scoring 18 points from the bench despite a left knee injury. Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks, a postseason record, were not enough to prevent the Timberwolves' victory.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League clubs lost nearly $1 billion in the 2024/25 season despite amassing record combined revenue of £6.8 billion, as spending on transfers, wages, and agent fees outpaced income. Chelsea posted a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million, exemplifying broader financial strain across the league.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kariobangi Sharks FC coach William Muluya has called on his players to score more goals to avoid relegation after a goalless draw against Bidco United left them 16th on the Kenya Premier League log with 30 points. Muluya said the team needs to score at least six goals in their remaining four matches to stay in the league.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Felix Oloo, former head coach of Kenya Lionesses and a Nakuru Rugby Football Club player, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Interstate 405 in Bothell, Washington, early Monday morning in an incident under investigation.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League scoring charts with 19 goals, will miss Wednesday's clash against Soy United after accumulating five yellow cards. Mwangi scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Mwatate United, but the suspension comes at a crucial moment as Fortune pushes for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa says KCB have improved significantly since their 10-10 draw in the regular season and will present a tougher challenge in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday at ASK Kakamega Showgrounds. Katywa emphasized that Kabras must be disciplined and execute perfectly in every department to secure a fourth consecutive title.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades defeated Africa Nazarene University Wolfpacks 64-47 and Ulinzi Warriors 62-55 in National Men's Basketball Premier League matches at Nyayo Gymnasium, with head coach Tony Ochieng praising the team's character, rebounding, scoring, and defensive discipline.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season on a two-year deal, replacing Ernesto Valverde who is stepping down at the end of the current campaign.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" and "inner tranquility" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, after Bayern lost 5-4 in the first leg.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, sidelined with a hamstring injury, has faced criticism from supporters after taking a holiday in Sardinia during rest days granted by the club. Some fans are calling for him to leave, and an online petition urges Madrid fans to voice their discontent ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is ready to boycott Grand Slam tournaments to secure a greater share of prize money, arguing that players deserve higher compensation and that a boycott may be necessary to fight for their rights.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has invited Iran's football federation to its Zurich headquarters by May 20 to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran will participate and play its games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty arising from Middle East conflict.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World leaders including Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia are pressing Iran to return to diplomacy as the Middle East ceasefire deteriorates following exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian attacks reported by the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Romania's parliament voted on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, filed by the Social Democrats and far-right parties after tensions over austerity measures. Analysts expected the motion to pass, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO member.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Zack Polanski, a 43-year-old self-styled "eco-populist" who became Green Party leader in September 2025, is hoping to lead the party to a landmark breakthrough in British local elections. Since his election, party membership has grown by 100,000, and analysts suggest the Greens now have a serious prospect of winning seats and potentially controlling some councils, driven by voter disillusion with Labour's Keir Starmer.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, with at least one other passenger in intensive care in South Africa and five additional suspected cases under investigation, according to a World Health Organisation announcement.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Japanese astronomers reported that a roughly 500-kilometre-wide trans-Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93 appears to have an atmosphere, based on observations of stellar occultation in January 2024. If confirmed, it would become only the second world past Neptune to host an atmosphere after Pluto.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark World War II Victory Day commemorations and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin first proposed the truce during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde, with one case confirmed by the WHO, which said the public risk remains low. The outbreak has raised questions about whether hantavirus, normally spread by rodent contact, is being transmitted between humans.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International accused the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS-linked militant group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, of rampant war crimes and crimes against humanity, including kidnappings, forced labour, child recruitment, and sexual violence against women and girls. The group said its findings, based on testimonies from 71 people, show the ADF has terrorised the mineral-rich region for three decades.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed Tanzania's Parliament in Dodoma, saying mistrust rather than infrastructure or policy is East Africa's biggest barrier to integration, and the region cannot afford another collapse. Ruto became only the second Kenyan president to address Tanzania's Parliament, 23 years after Daniel arap Moi in 2002.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front and providing arms and financial support to forces along Ethiopia's western frontier. Sudan announced it would recall its ambassador to Addis Ababa following drone strikes, with the army alleging drone attacks were being launched from neighbouring territory.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The MV Hondius, with 147 people on board, is seeking a port after a suspected hantavirus outbreak left three dead and five others with suspected cases. The WHO said the ship would head to Spain's Canary Islands, with two crew members requiring urgent evacuation potentially to the Netherlands.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto defended his announcement of a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Tanga, made alongside Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted on the plan. Ruto characterized the proposal as a product of broader regional consultations aimed at industrializing the region using its resources.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on several individuals linked to trafficking Kenyans into Russia and sending them to war frontlines, including Mikhail Lyapin who faces sanctions over his alleged role in the trafficking.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
At least three people were killed and 38 injured when a monster truck veered out of control during a stunt at a Colombian exhibition in Popayan and ploughed into spectators, with a young girl among the dead.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A German woman was convicted of kidnapping, abduction of a minor, and mistreatment of a vulnerable person and sentenced to five years in prison for keeping her daughter locked up at home for about seven years. The girl, freed in September 2022 at age 11, received neither schooling nor medical care and suffered severe developmental problems from the isolation.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Middle East situation and mutual interests, the State Department confirmed. The visit comes weeks after Trump criticized Pope Leo over his calls for peace in the Middle East.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss diplomatic efforts to end military escalation in the Gulf region. A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States, brokered by Pakistan on April 8, halted weeks of clashes, though no follow-up negotiations have taken place due to persistent disagreements.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The US struck seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz while protecting commercial shipping through the waterway; Iran attacked a UAE oil facility at Fujairah, with its foreign minister rejecting military solutions to the political crisis.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump urged Iran to "do the smart thing" and make a deal to end the war, saying he does not want to kill more Iranians. Trump accused Iran of "playing games" with a deal and stated any agreement must ensure Tehran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Since taking office in late 2020, Hirshabelle State President Ali Guudlaawe Hussein has focused on practical development projects, including school construction across both regions and refurbishment of government offices in Jowhar.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Iran had "taken some shots" but caused little harm in the Strait of Hormuz, while urging South Korea to join a mission after one of its vessels was hit. Trump made no mention of apparent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elon Musk has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a government lawsuit accusing him of breaking stock market rules by missing a deadline to notify regulators as he secretly bought Twitter shares ahead of his $44 billion takeover of the platform in 2022. The deal, filed in Washington federal court, still requires judge approval.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before public release, according to The New York Times. The White House is discussing an executive order to establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine review procedures for new AI models.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine siblings born to Mrs. Arby Halima Oumar Cissé and Abdelkader Arby in Morocco—four boys and five girls—celebrated their fifth birthday on May 4 in Mali. The nonuplets are the first known surviving set of nine children born at once, according to Guinness World Records.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities linked to Russian drone production and human trafficking networks accused of deceptively recruiting foreign migrants, including Kenyans, either to send them to the front line in Ukraine or to work in weapons factories.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta told the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 that lack of trust between governments and citizens, and among communities, is Africa's biggest obstacle to sustaining peace agreements. Drawing on experience in South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he emphasized that governance, inclusion, and equitable resource distribution are essential to resolving conflicts.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a regional youth coalition to engage thousands of young climate innovators across Eastern Africa. The initiative, beginning with about 30 youth representatives, aims to scale up youth-led solutions on climate action and climate-resilient agri-food systems while strengthening networks and increasing policy influence across IGAD member states.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
A new IGAD Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems has been officially launched in Nairobi to tackle climate change and strengthen food systems in Eastern Africa. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs emphasised the importance of leveraging Africa's youthful population to drive climate action and development in the region.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The World Health Organization said it was tracing people on an April 25 flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg taken by a cruise ship passenger who died of hantavirus. A Dutch woman who had left the ship with gastrointestinal symptoms died upon arrival at a Johannesburg hospital where she tested positive for the virus.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's public service must move beyond procedural compliance to embrace personal responsibility, ethical leadership, and recognition of human dignity in the workplace, as directed by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's digital economy faces growing fraud risk during account onboarding, with banking fraud cases rising from 173 in 2023 to 353 in 2024 and approximately 4.4 percent of account creation attempts now suspected to be fraudulent. The article argues that AI and biometric technologies are key to verifying identity at scale in real time across independent digital services.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's 12 per cent minimum wage increase announced on Labour Day offers little real benefit to private security workers, citing the government's failure to enforce regulations against non-compliant security companies and inadequate implementation of existing protections.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's political advisors, including PCS Mudavadi and Speaker Wetang'ula, are not being honest with him about Western region politics, a situation the columnist warns could ultimately undermine his leadership.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial warns that Kenya's newly ratified defence cooperation agreement with France grants French troops diplomatic privileges and legal protections that shield them from Kenyan jurisdiction, exposing the country to the same risks of unaccountable foreign military presence that have characterised the long-standing British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), which has faced decades of allegations of sexual violence and exploitation.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial argues that lack of political goodwill is allowing illicit alcohol to flourish in Central Kenya despite efforts to stop it, with the products commanding 60 per cent of the market and Kenya losing Sh120 billion annually in tax revenue.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →