Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata has exited the UDA party amid growing political pressure and speculation over his shifting allegiance ahead of the next elections.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata has exited the UDA party amid growing political pressure and speculation over his shifting allegiance ahead of the next elections.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku discovered regional government offices in Garissa empty during an impromptu visit at 8am, with only one cashier present and over 10 citizens waiting to be served. The CS attributed the absence to lack of commitment despite recent salary increases, stating that public servants should be reporting to work at 7:30am.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
A dispute has emerged between Parliament and the Ministry of Health over problems in Kenya's organ donation and transplant system, with a report on Dr Swarup Mishra, chairman of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, allegedly watered down before public release.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team argued during High Court proceedings that his impeachment constituted a parliamentary coup.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi admitted the government cannot confirm how many Kenyans have been recruited into Russian military operations, noting that some travelled without notifying authorities or families.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's intention to install Fred Matiang'i as deputy leader of the Jubilee party has stalled after mediation talks aimed at resolving the leadership stalemate hit a snag. Uhuru faces pressure from multiple directions, including personal attacks and threats to strip him of perks.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
A company associated with Kakamega County Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has won the first round against Standard Chartered Bank in a dispute over Sh 1.8 billion, after a High Court judge dismissed the bank's application to compel The Sunday Publishers Limited to deposit Sh 36 million as security in the case.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has accused the government of looting public resources, illegal debt accumulation, and constitutional betrayal, citing a pattern of governance failures repeated by leaders who use political distractions to avoid accountability.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has marked a petition challenging Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria as settled and closed the file. The petitioner, Peter Agoro, had argued that the recruitment criteria for cadet officers, professionals, artisans and technicians were discriminatory toward serving prison officers who had upgraded their academic qualifications while in service.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Roads Committee met with Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to discuss roads budget and priority projects.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has condemned Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu's controversial remarks directed at a Grade 10 student during a Senate hearing, calling the incident "reprehensible and unacceptable" and joining calls for accountability.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Party leader Oburu Odinga has reappeared after nearly two weeks out of the public eye, dismissing health speculation with a video from Kisumu where he said he was playing golf. ODM officials stated he remains active in party affairs and rejected reports he had been flown abroad for specialised treatment.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, a Parish Minister at PCEA Tubaga Parish in Nakuru East, describing the murder as shocking and a threat to freedom of worship. Gachagua claimed security agencies failed to act four days after the incident and alleged the PCEA church has recently come under increasing attacks, citing previous incidents at PCEA Mwiki and PCEA Kariobangi churches.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The Judiciary launched its inaugural Judges' Book Fair in Nairobi at the Kenya National Library Services, with Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasizing the initiative's role in strengthening legal scholarship, research, and knowledge sharing. The event aligns with the Judiciary's Social Transformation through Access to Justice blueprint and brings together judges, judicial officers, legal scholars, and members of the legal fraternity to showcase intellectual work.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court formally closed a petition by Peter Agoro challenging Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria after the parties resolved the dispute. Agoro had argued the recruitment advertisement was discriminatory, particularly in requiring a Master's degree for promotion to Inspector of Prisons—a requirement the Public Service Commission acknowledged was inconsistent with the 2014 Revised Scheme of Service, which requires only a bachelor's degree for that rank.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally when it halted impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by opposition parties. The ruling opens the door for renewed parliamentary consideration of the impeachment process, which was centred on a controversial burglary at Ramaphosa's rural farm where more than $500,000 in cash was reportedly stolen.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Treasury has committed to lifting a freeze on Meru County Government funds and settling Ksh139 million owed to a French investor linked to Leopard Rock Hotel Limited, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate Finance and Budget Committee.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
During a development tour of Laikipia, President William Ruto said the government is implementing inclusive development programmes to ensure no community or region is left behind, committing that Laikipia County will not be marginalised any longer.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga posted videos and photos of himself playing golf on Friday, resurfacing after a brief absence from the public eye that raised questions about his health. His office dismissed reports questioning his health and political relevance, characterizing them as "malicious," and explained that his recent absence was part of the party's strategic decision.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has moved to dispel speculation over party leader Dr Oburu Oginga's whereabouts after days of absence from public engagements, with ODM's Director of Communication Philip Etale clarifying that Oginga is in stable condition and remains actively engaged in party affairs.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi branch of KANU has reaffirmed support for political engagement between party Chairman Gideon Moi and President William Ruto, describing it as a strategic move to secure the party's relevance ahead of the 2027 polls.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto declared that the era of discrimination and marginalisation in Kenya is over, committing to inclusive development programmes. During a tour of Laikipia County, he announced major investments including Sh15 billion for affordable housing and markets, and Sh4 billion for a Nanyuki–Doldol road project.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the government will tarmac 217 kilometres of roads in Laikipia County, including the Nanyuki–Doldol, Kinamba–Matwiku and Rumuruti–Mutara–Nanyuki roads, to improve market access for farmers and traders and boost the agricultural sector. The projects form part of the government's broader development agenda alongside affordable housing programmes and modern market construction in the county.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has renewed warnings to public and state officers against engaging in partisan politics while in office, saying such conduct undermines public trust and violates constitutional principles of neutrality. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said public officials are required by law to serve all Kenyans impartially regardless of political affiliation.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered approximately 18 acres of Karura Forest that had been illegally allocated to private developers and reclaimed through court process. During a tree-planting exercise where over 1,000 trees were planted, EACC leadership warned that prolonged occupation of illegally acquired public land does not guarantee ownership and such property will eventually be reclaimed.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President Ruto of using the Rironi-Mau Summit road project, a 175-kilometre flagship infrastructure scheme, for graft, claiming the government revoked an initial Ksh.159 billion contract and replaced it with a more expensive one adding Ksh.33 billion.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has addressed public concern over his reduced public appearances, assuring Kenyans he is healthy and actively managing party affairs. He said his absence from public view was deliberate to allow the party structure to function independently, noting the party does not revolve around one individual.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Draft Finance Bill 2026 proposes amending the Tax Procedures Act to empower the KRA Commissioner to determine tax liability using secondary data sources such as withholding tax declarations, employer filings, and eTIMS data, moving away from the current voluntary self-assessment system.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has substantially reduced a disputed Kshs 8.3 billion tax demand issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority to Nairobi County, finding that a significant portion of KRA's assessment was not adequately supported and failed to properly consider reconciliations and documentation submitted by the County during the audit and objection process.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom has posted a record net profit of Sh99.7 billion for the financial year ending March, maintaining its position as the most profitable company listed on the Kenyan bourse and in the region.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Fuel shortages are persisting across Kenya, with bodaboda riders and other consumers queuing at petrol stations in Nairobi's Industrial Area and beyond amid continued supply disruptions.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Global stock markets declined Friday following US-Iran military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz that threatened a month-old ceasefire and dampened hopes for an end to the 10-week conflict. The clashes, in which US forces struck Iranian military targets after an attack on American destroyers, prompted fears of escalation despite President Trump's assertion that the truce remains in place.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance and HR software firm Factorial have partnered to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence-driven workplace technologies among Kenyan businesses, with Factorial's USD 10 million AI Acceleration Fund subsidising up to half the implementation costs for companies adopting the company's HR solutions.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Small and medium enterprises in Kenya, which contribute between 33% and 40% of the country's GDP, are adopting technology including mobile payments like M-Pesa to improve operations. An IT expert notes Kenya ranks among the top globally for technology and AI uptake, ahead of the US and UK.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs says the Isebania–Sirari One-Stop Border Post is vital to regional trade and that discussions with Migori Governor focused on eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers hindering cross-border commerce in the county.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom has been ordered to pay a businessman Ksh.1.4 billion after the High Court found the company infringed on the MTIN Mobile Wallet USSD application. The court also directed Safaricom to pay royalties of 0.5 per cent of M-Pesa revenue annually from March 31, 2025, for as long as the service remains in operation.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Del Monte Kenya released a 60-year impact report covering 2004–2024, showing the company supported nearly 20,000 jobs annually across its value chain and contributed more than Ksh.100 billion to Kenya's GDP.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's electric mobility firms are seeking funding, partnerships and international exposure at the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron. The summit is expected to attract about 30 African Heads of State, over 1,500 business leaders and global investors.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is positioning itself as a continental leader in digital innovation ahead of the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, held in partnership with the French government. The summit is expected to attract investment into youth-led digital innovations and technology enterprises, with young innovators showcasing solutions under the NOVA GARAGE programme.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya National Highways Authority announced a temporary night-time closure of Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) between Museum Hill Interchange and Westlands Roundabout on May 7–8, 2026, from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am for routine maintenance works. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes including Nyerere Road, Arboretum Drive, Westlands Ring Road, and the Nairobi Expressway.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court found that Safaricom infringed the copyright of an M-TIN Mobile Wallet USSD application and ordered the telecommunications company to pay Sh1.4 billion in damages to a businessman, plus ongoing royalties of 0.5 percent of its gross M-Pesa revenue annually from March 31, 2025.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
The Principal Secretary has highlighted the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post as a vital link to regional EAC markets, with discussions focused on eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers in Migori County to improve cross-border trade efficiency and reduce delays at the border.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Delivery platform Glovo has opened a regional headquarters in Nairobi to serve as its African operations hub, committing an additional Ksh.10 billion investment in Kenya by 2030. The investment will support expansion into more towns outside Nairobi as Glovo, which saw orders grow 40 per cent last year, competes in Kenya's digital commerce market.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority awarded a 2.47 billion shilling contract to Wak Construction in April 2026 to tarmac a 25-kilometre stretch linking Rumuruti and Mutara township in Laikipia County, a gravel road that has long hindered transport and economic activity for communities along the route.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has raised alarm over a planned coltan mining project in Embu County, accusing the government of pursuing opaque dealings that could dispossess local communities without proper public participation. He called for full, open, and meaningful consultation with affected residents before any coltan exploitation proceeds.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Fifteen people died when a gold mine shaft collapsed in the Ramos area of Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot County on Thursday evening. Rescue teams including the Kenya Red Cross recovered several survivors, and residents reported more than 60 people were believed to have been inside the mine at the time.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization said more hantavirus cases may emerge from a cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers, but expects the outbreak to remain "limited" if precautions are taken. Five confirmed and three suspected cases have been reported overall from the MV Hondius, including three deaths from the rare, human-to-human transmissible Andes virus strain.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Two young men died after a speeding saloon car rammed a motorcycle carrying four people along the Matuu–Mwingi road near Kithyoko town. Two female passengers were injured and transferred to Mwingi Hospital; the saloon car driver was arrested.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Residents in Kirinyaga County disrupted the burial of 30-year-old Martin Kara, carrying his casket to a police station in protest and demanding prosecution of a church bishop they accuse of hiring men to assault him. The community vowed not to rest until those responsible are prosecuted.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Police Service has condemned a male police officer caught on video verbally abusing and intimidating a female traffic officer colleague in Nakuru on May 6, 2026, and confirmed disciplinary action has been initiated. The NPS stated the conduct was unlawful and inconsistent with the service's core values of professionalism, discipline, respect, and integrity.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
A Nairobi resident has filed a petition seeking KSh200 million in damages after alleging that expired medication dispensed at a city hospital caused him severe health complications, including kidney-related symptoms. He has asked the court to issue conservatory orders to keep the hospital's pharmacy closed pending investigations.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Police Service condemned the harassment of a female traffic officer captured in a viral video while on duty in Nakuru County. The male motorist in the clip was identified as a police officer attached to the same county; NPS described the conduct as unlawful and said disciplinary measures have been initiated.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Two suspected cannabis traffickers abandoned their motorcycle and narcotics consignment and fled on foot during a police pursuit near Kwa Vonza, Kitui County, after being intercepted at a police barrier. NACADA and divisional criminal investigators had tracked the suspects following surveillance, and authorities have launched a manhunt for the fleeing duo.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Heavy rains triggered landslides in Kangema and Mathioya divisions of Murang'a county, resulting in one death in Ngutu area and the displacement of approximately 200 households who will be relocated to safer grounds. The landslides also affected multiple other areas across Gitugi, Kiru and Kamacharia wards, destroying homes and property.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
The WHO has released information on hantaviruses, rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe lung and kidney complications in humans. Humans typically become infected through exposure to infected rodents or their urine, droppings, or saliva, usually via inhalation of virus particles from dried rodent waste, with most cases not spreading between people.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Salma Osman Gureye was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and arraigned at Makadara Law Courts on charges of Conspiracy to Defraud and Providing False Information to a Public Officer in connection with a fraudulent scheme amounting to Ksh.50.9 million. The DCI says the case was uncovered through its #FichuaKwaDCI public tip initiative, and one accomplice was also arrested while two other suspects remain at large.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A rockfall at an informal gold mining site in Rumos Hills, West Pokot County, left at least 15 people dead, with rescue teams continuing operations after sounds were heard from beneath the rubble suggesting more miners may still be trapped underground.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Association has strongly condemned what it says is a growing trend of politicians, public figures and members of the public staging photography sessions, live broadcasts and media events inside healthcare facilities, saying the actions violate patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality under the Constitution and the Health Act, 2017.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Basic Education PS Julius Bitok revealed that a nationwide verification exercise uncovered about 87,000 non-existent students in secondary schools and nearly 800,000 ghost learners in primary schools. The audit, ordered by Parliament, aimed to verify the exact number of learners and institutions receiving government capitation funds, and has prompted disciplinary action against 30 school principals suspected of manipulating student data.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kirinyaga County Commissioner has directed local administrators and Nyumba Kumi officials to intensify efforts against livestock thieves, urging residents to work with security agencies rather than take mob justice, which he said hampers investigations into theft networks.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health has activated enhanced screening at airports and seaports and alerted hospitals following a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, though no cases have been reported in Kenya and the risk to the public is assessed as low.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory after the World Health Organization reported eight confirmed hantavirus cases, including three deaths, aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean as of May 7. The Ministry said there are currently no reported cases in Kenya and the risk to the public remains low.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Maseno School, marking 120 years, has unveiled a Ksh.2 billion redevelopment masterplan including new classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities, student accommodation and digital learning spaces, with old boys and friends rallying behind the initiative.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in Nyeri's Measure area and seized over 500 kilograms of uninspected beef, three carcasses, fake meat inspection stamps, and vehicles. Seven suspects were arrested during the operation, which was part of an ongoing crackdown on livestock theft.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The upcoming WITIA Creative Show 2026 will bring together artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to explore how digital tools and innovation are reshaping artistic expression and economic participation across the continent. Kenya's Principal Secretary for MSMEs said creative enterprises need stronger support structures, improved market access and enabling policies to expand their contribution to the economy.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bournemouth have dropped Spanish defender Alex Jimenez from their squad and launched an investigation into the alleged social media conduct of the right-back. The Premier League club confirmed he would not be part of the group for the trip to Fulham.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said the Blues have the "foundations" for success after pundit Jamie Carragher labelled them a "broken club" following a disastrous Premier League run. Chelsea suffered their sixth straight league defeat against Nottingham Forest, slumping to ninth in the table.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Jannik Sinner has called on Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a dispute over prize money, though he stopped short of calling for a boycott. Last year, leading players signed letters to the four Grand Slam bosses demanding increased prize money, payments into a player welfare fund, and involvement in tournament decisions, with a target of a 22-percent share in tournament revenue.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Vincent Mutai and Sharon Kiptugen headline the 46th Copenhagen Marathon taking place this Sunday in Denmark, with Mutai aiming to improve on last year's second-place finish and Kiptugen returning as the defending women's champion.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said he is more focused on finishing the season well than his own future at the club. Carrick has overseen an upturn in United's form; a recent 3-2 win over Liverpool saw them qualify for the Champions League with three games remaining.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Brazil forward Luiz Henrique said the team must channel World Cup pressure into motivation as the tournament approaches in June. Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history, has not won the trophy since 2002, and will face the tournament without several injured players including Eder Militao, Estevao, and Rodrygo.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wolfsburg, fighting relegation from the Bundesliga after sitting in 16th place, host Bayern Munich on Saturday needing a win to close a six-point gap to safety. Bayern are coming off a Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona lead La Liga by 11 points and need only a draw against Real Madrid on Sunday to clinch back-to-back titles. A victory in their final four league matches would see them match the all-time league record of 100 points, first set by Mourinho's Real Madrid in 2011-12.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Arne Slot said that even three wins in Liverpool's final Premier League matches would not silence critics following their disappointing title defence. The Reds are fourth in the table and focused on securing Champions League qualification with matches remaining against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two weeks, ahead of Real Madrid's Clasico against Barcelona. Aurelien Tchouameni also participated in training the day after an altercation with teammate Federico Valverde; Real Madrid has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Arsenal lead by five points with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has postponed the fourth round of the national men's league (originally scheduled for May 14–17) to allow the national team, Wafalme Stars, adequate preparation time for the CAVB African Nations Championship Zone V Qualifiers 2026, set for June 1–5 in Kampala, Uganda.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka hopes to represent Belarus after the IOC lifted its ban on the country's athletes competing in the Olympics. Sabalenka has competed under a neutral banner due to Belarus's support for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kevin Wangaya, a 20-year-old Nairobi United forward, has been named the Kenya Premier League Player of the Month for April, contributing three goals and three assists in five matches as his side maintained an unbeaten run. He is the second youngest player to win the monthly award.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Around 1,500 ships and approximately 20,000 crew members are trapped in the Gulf due to an Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UN's International Maritime Organization secretary general. The blockade followed a war in the Middle East that began February 28 when Israel and the United States attacked Iran, prompting Tehran's reprisals and shipping blockade in this critical global trade route.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parisian authorities remanded in custody 95 people, including nine minors, following unrest after PSG reached the Champions League final with a 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich. Another 14 minors outside Paris were also remanded following violent celebrations, with those arrested facing charges including participation with weapons in gatherings and violence against police officers.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were each sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, according to state news agency Xinhua. The sentences underscore the severity of a broad corruption crackdown in the military ordered by President Xi Jinping since 2012.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been subjected to physical and psychological violence in detention centres in Russia and in occupied Ukraine, according to testimonies collected by AFP, reports by NGOs, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A retired Hong Kong policeman and a former UK Border Force official were convicted by a London jury of conducting "shadow policing" on British soil on behalf of China and assisting a foreign intelligence service under Britain's national security laws.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon and Israel will hold a third round of direct talks in Washington on May 14–15, a US State Department official announced Thursday, despite an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed a senior Hezbollah commander. Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed more than 2,700 people since March 2, according to Lebanese authorities.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The WHO has said an outbreak of hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is not the start of a pandemic, as the virus spreads through close, intimate contact unlike Covid-19. Five of eight suspected cases have been confirmed with three deaths, and the WHO documented person-to-person transmission for the first time.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
The International Olympic Committee lifted restrictions on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, allowing them to participate in teams. Russian athletes remain restricted and may only compete under a neutral banner on an individual basis if they have not actively supported the conflict in Ukraine.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he took responsibility for "very tough" local election results in which the ruling Labour party lost hundreds of councillors in England and faced bracing for humiliating results in Scottish and Welsh devolved parliament voting, but vowed to remain as prime minister.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Festus Mogae, who led Botswana from 1998 to 2008 and is credited with strengthening the country's economic management and steering its response to the HIV/Aids epidemic, has died at age 86, President Duma Boko announced. The former president had been in ill health for some time.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Festus Mogae, who served as Botswana's third president from 1998 to 2008 and was praised for economic management and leadership on HIV/AIDS, has died at 86. The government declared three days of national mourning.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that as Mother's Day approaches, society must create safe and supportive environments where women can speak openly about sexual and gender-based violence without fear of judgment or retaliation, noting that many Kenyan women and mothers suffer in silence due to stigma and fear.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits should not be withdrawn based on his political activities, citing constitutional principles of equality before the law and protection regardless of current political status.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the safety of humanitarian responders and volunteers in Kenya is essential to crisis response and community trust, and should be treated as a national concern rather than an internal organisational issue.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yvonne Okwara's opinion piece criticizes a trend among regional leaders who increasingly speak of dissent as something to suppress rather than engage. She notes that Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan threatened to beat activists, Kenya's William Ruto framed Gen Z protesters as children needing discipline, and Uganda's Yoweri Museveni adopts a paternal tone that reinforces a hierarchy in which citizens are reduced to children and dissent becomes disrespect.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linus Kaikai's column reflects on Kenya's constitutional independence of institutions, arguing that the Supreme Court should remain truly independent, and compares Kenyans' relationship with the Constitution to a restrained chicken unable to move freely until pushed.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On World Press Freedom Day, an opinion piece argues that while Kenya has a relatively vibrant media landscape compared to the region, the media must better exercise its democratic responsibility by countering politically-driven narratives that sideline citizens' real concerns and distort public understanding.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
In an opinion piece, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture calls on the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi to focus on African agricultural producers' role in global value chains and address unfair trade dynamics between Africa and the global North, bringing smallholder farmers to the negotiating table.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that African countries' adoption of China's renminbi is rooted in cost management and efficiency rather than geopolitics. Kenya's conversion of three dollar-denominated Chinese loans into RMB in October 2025 was intended to reduce interest costs, and similar moves in Zambia reflect commercial realities of the mining sector.
18 hours ago · Capital News →