Kenya Revenue Authority Chairman and former Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi has announced he will not join the Democratic Citizens Party of former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Instead, he is joining the Laikipia governor's race on the Reform Party of Kenya, whose political philosophy he says seeks to avert balkanisation and isolationist politics in Mt Kenya.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority Chairman and former Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi has announced he will not join the Democratic Citizens Party of former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Instead, he is joining the Laikipia governor's race on the Reform Party of Kenya, whose political philosophy he says seeks to avert balkanisation and isolationist politics in Mt Kenya.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, Muchina Nyaga, won the UDA party nomination for the seat, garnering 3221 votes ahead of eight other candidates. A by-election is scheduled for July.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and several Coast legislators allied to President Ruto's UDA party are pushing for six-piece voting to support all UDA candidates in the region during the next general election, aiming to strengthen the party's grassroots presence in areas like Taita Taveta that previously favored the opposition.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Women's rights and governance organisations including FIDA-Kenya and the National Gender and Equality Commission have condemned remarks made by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu on the Senate floor involving a minor present during Thursday's plenary session, calling the conduct inappropriate and demeaning to the child's dignity.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has claimed that President William Ruto is plotting to dismantle the ODM from within to prevent the party from appearing on the 2027 ballot, and alleged that senior ODM figures critical of the broad-based government are being systematically pushed out of the party.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has directed the widow of former Starehe MP Gerishon Kamau Kirima to hold an annual general meeting for Kirima and Sons Ltd and provide her stepchildren with certified copies of the company's financial statements and audited accounts for 2011 to 2025 within 14 days, in a dispute over assets left by the deceased politician.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Several Nairobi roads will close or experience temporary disruptions during the Africa Forward Summit at KICC on May 11-12, 2026, co-chaired by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. City Hall Way, Harambee Avenue, and Parliament Road will close, while Mombasa Road, Thika Road, and Limuru Road will see partial closures and intermittent stops for presidential motorcades.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of engineering his removal as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, describing the process as politically driven. Wamboka, who is facing a parliamentary probe over bribery, intimidation and misconduct allegations, says his troubles in Parliament began after his election and have escalated under the Speaker's alleged interference.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Muchina Nyaga has been declared the United Democratic Alliance flagbearer for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, after winning party primaries with 3,221 votes, narrowly defeating George Wambugu Kanuri who received 3,077 votes in a contest that attracted ten aspirants.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on registered party members in Ol Kalou Constituency to turn out in large numbers for party primaries on Saturday to select the flag bearer for the July 16 by-election. Gachagua assured the exercise would be conducted freely and fairly, with security arrangements in place and party officials instructed to stay away to avoid interference.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Samuel Nyagah has secured the UDA party nomination for the Ol'Kalou parliamentary seat with 3,221 votes, ahead of George Kanuri's 3,077 votes. He will represent UDA in the July 19 by-election following the death of area MP David Kiaraho.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has stepped up political engagements across the county through consultative meetings, public addresses and community engagements, fuelling speculation about a potential political comeback ahead of the next General Election, though he has not publicly declared interest in any seat.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi residents face major traffic disruptions and heightened security from May 10–12 during the Africa Forward Summit, jointly hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, which will bring together at least 30 heads of state. Heavy VVIP movement is expected along Mombasa Road, Lang'ata Road, Thika Road, Limuru Road and Kiambu Road, while City Hall Way, Parliament Road, Harambee Avenue and Taifa Road in the CBD will be closed from midnight May 11 to facilitate the summit.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended his administration's education record at Maseno School's 120th anniversary, citing the hiring of 100,000 teachers and construction of 23,000 classrooms in three years. He dismissed criticism as coming from "pessimists" and called for responsible leadership and national unity.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
At a political rally in Tharaka Nithi County, People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua called on residents to reject divisive politics and work together peacefully. She argued that Kenya, led by men since independence, should now consider women leadership and criticised President Ruto's administration for failing to address citizens' concerns.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several roads in central Nairobi will close from midnight on May 11 as security agencies prepare for the African Forward Summit 2026, held May 10–12 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. City Hall Way, Parliament Road, Harambee Avenue, and Taifa Road will be restricted to official summit vehicles and accredited participants, while other major routes face anticipated delays.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi called on Gen Z voters to support his 2027 election bid during the 'Into The Ballot' initiative, encouraging young people to use voter cards. He also urged President Ruto to disregard Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu's remarks about Gen Z, asserting they have a right to demonstrate.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku attacked opposition leaders for having no clear development agenda despite previously serving in government, saying Kenyans should judge leaders on their track record rather than political rhetoric.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has developed a thriving export trade in human and animal blood, microbial cultures, and toxins.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's main employers' lobby has warned that a sharp rise in the cost of doing business is straining enterprises across sectors.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard alleges that government officials have made false claims and deployed public relations spin regarding fuel supply over the past two months, with Energy Cabinet Secretary Wandayi attributing the shortage to technical issues.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing a fuel shortage crisis affecting motorists nationwide, with petrol stations either closing completely or introducing strict rationing measures to stretch limited stocks and serve more customers while threatening economic activities.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Transport Cabinet Secretary said the Narok-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project via Kisumu could take up to 12 years to complete if financed only through current Railway Development Levy collections, justifying the need for additional loans and private-sector partnerships because the government cannot finance the project internally.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Women in Gaming Association East Africa (WIG-EA) was launched at the inaugural iGaming Afrika Summit, aimed at supporting and mentoring female leaders and workers in the male-dominated iGaming industry. The association will bring together women from East Africa working for sports betting operators, regulators, game suppliers, casinos, and related businesses.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The first consignment of Kenyan exports under a newly implemented zero-tariff agreement with China arrived in Beijing, featuring 6.9 tonnes of fresh avocados among the initial African agricultural products to benefit from the tariff-free arrangement that took effect on May 1, 2026. The zero-tariff agreement is expected to boost agricultural exports by lowering entry costs into the Chinese market.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
A group of Kenyan petitioners has filed a High Court petition seeking to stop a planned shareholding transaction involving East African Breweries Limited, Asahi Group Holdings, and Diageo plc, citing alleged human rights and corporate governance violations.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Special Tech Envoy Amb Philip Thigo has dismissed reports that the Ksh.129 billion Microsoft-G42 data centre project has been suspended, clarifying that President Ruto's remarks on energy capacity were not a halt signal but an acknowledgement of the need to expand electricity generation to support the facility.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya remains committed to constructing the crude oil pipeline between Turkana and Lamu, according to the Treasury, despite recent developments suggesting both the Lokichar oil fields operator and government may be considering alternative transport options to the coast for export.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers have been urged to attend the Agritec Africa International Exhibition and Conference on Agriculture and Agricultural Technologies to gain a better understanding of emerging innovations.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mwea East Sub-County say the Kimbimbi–Kanjinji–Togonye–Piai road is in poor condition, becoming impassable during rainy seasons and forcing sick children and pregnant women to be transported by wheelbarrow or on foot to health facilities. The deteriorating infrastructure has also hindered agricultural produce transport in an area that grows miraa, tomatoes, and French beans.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have displaced over 65 families in Mwea West sub-county and Ndia constituency in Kirinyaga County, with villages flooded and residents cut off from neighbouring areas. Residents have urged the county government to intervene as water from road drainage has left homes submerged.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mediheal Group of Hospitals has argued that an investigation into its kidney transplant programme was "flawed and unconstitutional." The High Court has issued orders restraining the government from revoking the citizenship of the hospital's chairman, Dr Swarup Mishra, or removing him from the country.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Investigations have revealed illegal extraction and export of blood, stool and urine samples from hundreds of residents in Nairobi's informal settlements, who were recruited under unclear circumstances with promises of medical screening, cash payments and future assistance.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard report details how persistent blood shortages at Kenyan hospitals, including private facilities, endanger patients requiring transfusions for conditions such as childbirth complications, forcing families to seek blood donations privately and causing delayed or denied care.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot, killing at least 15 people and trapping others beneath debris. The Standard's editorial argues the disaster reflects systemic governance failures—years of illegal and unsafe artisanal mining that authorities failed to regulate or enforce despite prior warnings and deaths in the same region.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
May 8 marked World Donkey Day, a celebration of the donkey's important role in rural and urban communities worldwide that also raises awareness of the animal's perpetual abuse and welfare issues.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
An asthma specialist argues that access to anti-inflammatory inhalers remains inadequate globally, highlighting that asthma treatment must address both airway tightening and inflammation, not just symptom relief. Globally, asthma affects over 260 million people and causes over 450,000 deaths annually, most preventable.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Four armed men attacked a minibus carrying 15 passengers at Umar Jilo in Arabia village, Mandera County, killing six and injuring three; one passenger remains unaccounted for. A multi-agency security team has been dispatched to search for the assailants, and no arrests have been made so far.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has defended its dismissal of 18 female recruits at the National Police College who tested positive for pregnancy, saying the decision was based on medical fitness requirements and not disciplinary action. NPS stated that no recruit became pregnant while in training and that the affected recruits were found to be pregnant upon reporting, then discontinued within the first month in line with recruitment regulations.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union is pushing the government to implement a 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement that includes a 30 per cent salary increment for doctors. The union's secretary general noted that doctors have not received a salary increase since 2017, despite rising inflation and cost of living.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two police officers were arrested in Eldoret after one allegedly fired a shot during a confrontation with a waiter at Baniyas Night Club on Friday night. Bouncers disarmed the officer before police responded and recovered a Ceska pistol.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four people are allegedly trapped after an eight-storey building under construction partially collapsed at Ole Nairi area in Oloolua, Kajiado North on Saturday. Officials from the National Disaster Management Unit are on site, with authorities warning that the remaining section is at risk of further collapse and heavy rains hindering the rescue effort.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni has set a provisional world record by hugging 1,234 trees within an hour in Brazil on May 8, exceeding the previous Guinness World Record of 1,123 trees set by Abubakar Tahiru of Ghana in March 2024. The Guinness World Records team will review the feat before officially ratifying it.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Kilifi County arrested a woman following the recovery of 150 rolls of bhang from her residence during a raid. The suspect is in custody pending arraignment, and the narcotics have been secured as evidence.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Association has condemned politicians and public figures staging photo shoots and broadcasts inside hospitals, stating the practice violates patient privacy and dignity. The association warned that filming in wards and patient areas breaches patients' legal and ethical protections and violates the Constitution and Data Protection Act.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service arrested a suspected member of a phone hacking and illegal device unlocking syndicate in Oyugis Township, Homa Bay County, following an intelligence-led operation. Officers recovered 20 stolen mobile phones, a laptop with hacking tools, a CM2 Dongle, and two external hard drives allegedly containing unlocking and hacking software.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya Chair Faith Odhiambo has criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, alleging that its AI-driven algorithm overcharges poor Kenyans while undercharging the wealthy, citing the example of a single mother earning KSh3,500 monthly being required to contribute KSh1,030 for health coverage.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called for enhanced surveillance and preventive measures against zoonotic diseases including the Andes strain of Hantavirus, saying Kenya is shifting from crisis response to long-term disease prevention and strengthening systems targeting diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least six people were killed after suspected gunmen ambushed a passenger vehicle in Beer-Awayon village in Mandera East on Saturday as it travelled from Mandera town to Arabia town. Several other passengers were injured and security officers launched investigations into the attack.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Land Surveyors' Board has warned the public against hiring unqualified surveyors, stating the practice is illegal and exposes landowners to fraud, disputes, and financial losses. Only licensed surveyors are legally permitted to conduct surveying and mapping services in Kenya.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures following a reported outbreak of Andes strain Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with eight cases including three deaths reported aboard MV Hondius. Health authorities say no case has been confirmed locally but have placed digital surveillance systems and laboratory networks on high alert, with counties directed to prepare isolation centres and intensify public sensitization campaigns.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
At least six people were killed and several others injured after suspected gunmen ambushed a passenger vehicle in Mandera East Constituency on Saturday morning near Beer-Awayon village. MP Mohamed Abdiker condemned the attack as cowardly and called for a swift investigation and enhanced security in the region.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Two boats collided and capsized in Kilindi area, Lamu County on Saturday morning, injuring four people critically and 14 others with minor injuries. The boats had a combined 19 people on board; rescue teams including Kenya Red Cross evacuated the critically injured to King Fahad Hospital.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi man discovered false medical records in his Social Health Authority (SHA) account showing treatment at a Garissa health facility on a date when he was working in Nairobi, raising concerns about data privacy, fraud, and the credibility of Kenya's digital health system.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo expressed confidence ahead of the National Women's Basketball Premier League clash against UON Dynamites on Saturday at USIU Grounds, with the bankers sitting second on the log with 13 points from seven matches.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI beat KDF in straight sets to register their sixth win of the 2025-2026 season, while defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also won their matches. Pipeline defeated previously top-placed Postbank 3-1, with Postbank suffering their second defeat.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kabras Sugar host KCB Rugby in today's Kenya Cup final, seeking a historic fifth consecutive title—a feat no team has achieved in 42 years. KCB, who last won the cup four seasons ago, arrive with a record of five previous Kenya Cup final victories over Kabras, though Kabras are unbeaten in their last six meetings between the sides.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi and New York City marathon winner Sheila Chepkirui will compete in the Great Manchester Run 10km on May 31, joining top international road racers including Germany's Konstanze Klosterhalfen and USA's Weini Kelati.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo, who died at 37, is being mourned as a true legend for his contributions to rugby development at club and national levels, including his work with Nakuru RFC Age Grade Academy since 2011, which has produced international players.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards, nine points behind leaders Gor Mahia with a game in hand, host Mara Sugar knowing a victory would reduce the gap to six points. Elsewhere, Shabana welcome Ulinzi Stars in a match with contrasting stakes: Shabana chasing top-three finish hopes, Ulinzi fighting relegation danger.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Team Kenya is undertaking a structured build-up ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), which will feature a scaled-down programme of 10 sports and about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. Kenya will compete in disciplines including athletics, para-athletics, 3x3 basketball, cycling, weightlifting, boxing, judo, swimming, and bowling.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Thunder will face Eldonets Platinum in Eldoret and Lakeside in Kisumu this weekend in Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League matches, seeking to extend their unbeaten run and maintain their lead at the top of the standings with 16 points.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kabras Sugar retained the Kenya Cup with a 14-8 victory over KCB Rugby, becoming only the third club in Kenyan rugby history to win five straight league titles, joining Nondescripts RFC and Impala RFC.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid fined midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros each following a violent altercation during training that sent Valverde to hospital with a head injury. The club imposed no sporting sanctions, saying the fines conclude internal disciplinary proceedings.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan Paralympic powerlifter Hellen Wawira will compete at the Oran 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria (May 21–24), targeting gold as a step toward qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya conducted an anti-doping education session for 67 Team Kenya athletes ahead of the 2026 African Senior Championships in Accra, Ghana (May 12–17). ADAK officials emphasized the importance of accurate athlete whereabouts reporting, noting that missed tests and filing failures have led to sanctions for numerous athletes.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The roundtrip rail ticket price from New York to the New York New Jersey Stadium, which will host the World Cup final and seven other matches, has been reduced from $150 to $105 following fan complaints about price gouging on transit for the approximately 18-mile journey.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo said his own future is not on his mind as he focuses on battling to save the club from relegation. The Hammers are in 18th place with three games remaining, and face leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras RFC won the Kenya Cup rugby title for the fifth consecutive time, defeating KCB RFC 14–8 in the final at Kakamega Showgrounds. Supersub Ntabeni Dukisa scored three penalties to help Kabras retain their title.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is intensifying investment in sports infrastructure, talent development, and international partnerships to transform sports into a sustainable economic sector and create employment for its youth population, which makes up nearly 75 per cent of the country.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni will play against Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with teammate Fede Valverde at training on Thursday. Both players were fined by the club and have apologised to each other and the club.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi met with skating ace Kelvin Kiarie and called on Kenyan players in emerging sports to register with the Sports Registrar's office to enhance professional development and gain recognition. The government has awarded Kiarie through the National Awarding Scheme for his international competition wins.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 to close within two points of Premier League leader Arsenal with three games remaining, while Liverpool were booed off after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan recruits with little to no military training have been deployed to fight on the Russia-Ukraine frontlines, according to accounts from individuals like Dickson Chege, who arrived in Russia in December 2025 with no weapons training and found himself assigned to dangerous drone-hunting duties in eastern Ukraine.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, carrying nearly 150 people and hit by a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three passengers, is expected to reach the Canary Islands, where most aboard will be evacuated and flown home. The Andes virus, the only hantavirus type that can transmit person-to-person, has been confirmed among those who tested positive.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Regional leaders gathered at Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's presidential inauguration in Djibouti signaled renewed commitment to the DESSU corridor project, a regional infrastructure initiative linking Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda to strengthen transport and trade across Eastern Africa.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A homemade explosive device detonated in the courtyard of a school in Belford Roxo, outside Rio de Janeiro, lightly injuring ten teenagers aged 13 to 15. The teens sustained minor injuries and classes were suspended while military police and a bomb squad investigated.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization's director general will travel to Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers aboard the MV Hondius, where three people have died and others have fallen sick with hantavirus, including the person-to-person transmissible Andes virus strain.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denied U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that Washington offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid, saying Rubio fabricated the claim to justify U.S. actions against the island. Rodriguez said the U.S. provided $6 million through the Catholic Church agency Caritas and countered that Cuba experiences costs from U.S. economic restrictions on revenues, technologies, food, fuel, and medicines.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed the situation around the Strait of Hormuz in a phone conversation, stressing the need to avoid escalation, continue diplomatic contacts, and restore freedom of navigation to pre-late-February levels while pursuing normalization between Iran and Arab states.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
South Africa denied accusations of xenophobia, characterizing recent incidents involving foreign nationals as isolated, while expressing openness to diplomatic engagement with African countries on migration. The statement followed Ghana's request for the African Union to debate what Ghana described as "xenophobic attacks" against African nationals in South Africa, amid protests since late April in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of choosing "reckless military adventure" over diplomatic solutions, as both sides clashed in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a ceasefire remains intact ahead of talks to end a war the US and Israel launched in February, though Iran controls the waterway and attacks US allies in retaliation.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that includes suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Both Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian state media confirmed agreement to the proposal.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a summit in Nairobi with African heads of state, business executives, and multilateral development bank leaders, seeking to deepen ties across the continent after losing influence in West African former colonies due to coups in the Sahel region and the withdrawal of French military presence.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 30 heads of state and government, including France's Emmanuel Macron, will gather in Nairobi on May 11–12. President Ruto will co-host the summit, which will focus on advancing talks to make the global financial system fairer to heavily indebted African countries, with May 11 featuring a business forum and discussions on youth, sport, and creative industries.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, will visit Nairobi on May 11–12 to lead the World Bank Group's delegation to the Africa Forward summit, which aims to deepen Africa–France partnerships and mobilize private-sector investment for sustainable development.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has provisionally broken the Guinness World Record for most trees hugged in one hour, embracing 1,234 trees during a climate awareness campaign at Jardim Botânico Brasília in Brazil, surpassing the previous record of 1,123 trees set in March 2024.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Frontier Flight 4345 struck a person on the runway during takeoff from Denver International Airport late Friday, causing a brief engine fire that was extinguished by the Denver Fire Department. At least one passenger suffered minor injury; the pedestrian's condition was unclear.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian President Vladimir Putin received Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Saturday during Russia's scaled-back Victory Day celebrations, with Fico as the only EU leader visiting Moscow. A handful of European states refused to let Fico's plane use their airspace en route to Moscow.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament recently enacted the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Act, targeting a minimum mobilisation of Sh5 trillion over the next decade by leveraging domestic capital and public-private partnerships instead of foreign commercial debt. If well managed, the fund could attract both local and international private investment and open partnerships with Sovereign Wealth Funds to accelerate infrastructure project completion.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite early campaign activity ahead of the 2027 elections and a sense of stalled national progress, Kenyans should not accept political decline as inevitable, contrasting current disappointment with the optimism that followed KANU's fall in 2003.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
More than 666 million people worldwide lack electricity, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 18 of the 20 countries with the widest access gaps. The article argues that decentralized, community-led clean energy solutions like mini-grids and off-grid solar offer a faster alternative to centralized grids, and that pairing electricity with skills training and local enterprise support can drive lasting economic transformation.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
The author criticizes Kenya's traffic police for using vehicle inspections under Clause 105 of the Traffic Act as a cover for extortion and intimidation, arguing that digitizing the traffic system would improve road safety and eliminate opportunities for corruption.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that investing in livelihoods, governance, infrastructure, and jobs for young Somalis is essential to building stability beyond humanitarian aid, citing the example of young people like Fartun learning technical skills in mobile phone repair and renewable energy sectors.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →