Lawmakers on the National Assembly's Tourism and Wildlife Committee have questioned the State Department for Wildlife's spending of Sh300 million on consultancy services, which was drawn from an Sh800 million allocation designated for compensation of wildlife attack victims. The concern was raised during budget estimates discussions for the 2026/27 financial year.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Lawmakers on the National Assembly's Tourism and Wildlife Committee have questioned the State Department for Wildlife's spending of Sh300 million on consultancy services, which was drawn from an Sh800 million allocation designated for compensation of wildlife attack victims. The concern was raised during budget estimates discussions for the 2026/27 financial year.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is scrutinising allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities and abuse of office against Football Kenya Federation leadership, amid a power struggle within the federation. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is separately investigating a suspected scandal involving payment of Sh42 million for African Nations Championship insurance.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to compel the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to conclude investigations into an alleged Sh11.3 billion corruption scandal involving KURA's Director General. The petitioner argues that the commission's failure to complete the probe amounts to a constitutional violation and could allow the official to evade accountability before retirement.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Job Obwaka, Nairobi Hospital Board Chairperson, was buried in Mumias West Constituency. His widow alleged at the funeral that he had repeatedly expressed fears for his safety and faced intimidation and pressure from powerful individuals over the management of the hospital.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that United Democratic Alliance-nominated Senator Karen Nyamu should face party disciplinary action for remarks made to a minor during a Senate civic education visit on 25 March, citing violations of Chapter Six and the Children Act. Over 1,700 people have petitioned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to invoke party mechanisms and issue a formal public censure.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Lawmakers in the Senate have raised questions about the ballooning cost, procurement procedures, and land ownership documents of the Talanta Stadium project.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega High Court dismissed a petition challenging Malava MP David Ndakwa's election in the recent by-election, ruling that the petitioner lacked sufficient evidence to warrant nullification of the IEBC-declared results. Justice Stephen Mbugi also dismissed claims that Ndakwa unlawfully contested while serving as an MCA, finding that the Elections Act does not expressly require an MCA to resign before vying for another elective seat in a by-election.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition politicians, including United Opposition principals and ODM's Linda Mwananchi faction leaders, reaffirmed their commitment to build a united force to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, speaking at the burial of Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka's mother.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar said three by-election victories on Wednesday demonstrate growing public confidence in President William Ruto ahead of 2027, with UDA candidates winning in Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and two wards in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed reducing fuel excise duty by four shillings and removing Value Added Tax on fuel products, measures he says could bring prices below Sh190 if approved by Parliament.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Lamu County has been selected as one of five global finalists for the 2026 United Cities and Local Governments Peace Prize, recognised for its community-based peacebuilding model that integrates peace efforts with disaster management and public service delivery.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Deputy President's office has set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments as staff resign to pursue elective politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Public officers seeking to contest must resign by February 9, 2027, and the office has noted that many contract staff have expressed political ambitions.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Protests erupted across Kenya after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a historic increase of Sh46 per litre for diesel and Sh16 per litre for petrol, triggering anger among boda boda operators, matatu owners, and small-scale traders who accuse President Ruto's administration of abandoning ordinary citizens and breaking campaign promises.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is attending the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Kenya will present its Affordable Housing Programme as a model for sustainable urban development. On the sidelines, Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with heads of state and investors on cooperation in energy, ICT, infrastructure, and other areas.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Integrity Alliance has criticised the plea bargain agreement that led to the withdrawal of corruption charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused in a Ksh.73.4 million case, arguing the deal risks weakening Kenya's fight against corruption.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has filed a notice of appeal challenging a May 7, 2026 ruling by a three-judge bench that admitted an affidavit sworn by Dr. Daniel Gikonyo in the Gachagua impeachment case.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga says the party's collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza administration has delivered economic and political gains, including a projected 5.3 per cent GDP growth and fair distribution of the Ksh.5 trillion development budget.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government-to-government fuel importation arrangement as a "fraud," claiming it has failed to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel prices and that neighbouring countries import from the same sources at significantly lower prices.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has criticized President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to deliver on 2022 election pledges, citing rising fuel prices (which she says have nearly doubled from Sh114 to over Sh214 per litre since Uhuru Kenyatta left office), deteriorating livelihoods, and neglect of Mwea farmers affected by rice imports.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, a United Green Movement presidential candidate, criticized Kenya's rising fuel prices, arguing the country would avoid the crisis with prudent resource management and sustainable investment in renewable energy and local industries instead of relying on imported fuel.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku criticized Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a visit to Mwingi in Kitui County, accusing him of divisive politics that has failed to spur development in Ukambani. Ruku urged residents to reject opposition politics and work with the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that communities cooperating with the government benefit more from national development projects.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, has compared Kenya's current economic difficulties to those under former President Daniel Moi, arguing that 29 years later the country remains trapped in a cycle of high living costs, poor governance, and unmet public expectations.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told Parliament that establishing a single motor vehicle inspection centre requires investment of more than Ksh.300 million, as the government moves to tighten road safety regulations through proposed traffic rules.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has written to the Speaker seeking Parliament's recall from recess to consider proposed amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices, which he says continue to impact transport costs, commodity prices, and household budgets.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government has extended the transition period for NGOs to comply with the Public Benefit Organisations Act 2013 by an additional 12 months, effective May 14. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the extension aims to ensure a smooth shift to the updated regulatory framework without disrupting ongoing development work.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Seven months after Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida Odinga has strongly defended his enduring political influence, saying his legacy remains embedded in Kenya's political fabric and that he continues to dominate public discourse and national debate.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has pledged a major upgrade of healthcare infrastructure in Bungoma County, including the establishment of a Level 6 hospital, following a meeting with religious leaders from the region at State House. The President assured the leaders that the government was committed to strengthening the health sector, with plans underway to elevate a key health facility in the county to Level 6 status to enhance access to specialized treatment services.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
President's aide Farouk Kibet led a youth and women empowerment drive in Magarini Constituency, calling for unity and support for the government's development agenda. He described the political cooperation between ODM and UDA as a unified governing arrangement and cautioned against tribal politics.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in London to engage with Kenyans in the diaspora and mobilise election funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. He argued that diaspora contributions through investments and remittances are undermined by unfavourable government policies.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called for the urgent recall of the National Assembly from recess to consider proposed legislative amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices by lowering taxes and levies on petroleum products amid public concern over rising living costs.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi responded sharply to criticism from EALA MP Winnie Odinga about his earlier remarks on the Orange Democratic Movement's future, insisting that leaders must respect elders and stop invoking the late party leader Raila Odinga's name to influence internal politics. Mbadi said the country must adjust to a "post-Raila era" and that leaders should focus on governance rather than political rhetoric.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has modernized key walkways in the Central Business District, including Moi Avenue, Tom Mboya Street, and Kencom area, installing modern paving, LED lighting, and pedestrian spaces as part of Governor Johnson Sakaja's "Let's Make Nairobi Work" initiative to improve urban planning and prioritize non-motorized transport.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court upheld a plea bargain agreement between prosecutors and former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and co-accused persons in a Sh73.4 million corruption case. Transparency International Kenya and the National Integrity Alliance expressed deep concern, arguing the ruling undermines accountability and public confidence in the justice system.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Inter-Parliamentary Union Africa Regional Methane Seminar has begun in Nairobi, bringing together more than 100 Members of Parliament from 21 African countries to discuss strategies to reduce methane emissions under the theme "African Parliaments for Climate Action: Reducing Methane, Promoting Development."
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has warned that Kenya's rising debt burden could continue weighing on the economy until 2040 unless urgent corrective measures are taken, arguing that a significant portion of tax revenue is being used to service national debt, leaving limited resources for development and essential public services.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), where Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and sustainable urban development achievements. The government-convened forum aims to address the global housing crisis and Kenya will seek to mobilise partnerships and investments for scaling up housing and urban renewal projects.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, a principal in the Linda Mwananchi movement, has declared there will be no negotiations with the United Opposition coalition on a merger unless Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is picked as the opposition presidential flag bearer. Amisi argued that young people have lost confidence in traditional political leadership and can only be motivated to participate if a member of their generation contests for the presidency.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's Government-to-Government fuel import deal with Gulf oil majors, announced in April 2023 as a solution to secure stable supply and tame volatile prices, has failed to deliver on those promises two years later.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
One Petroleum Ltd complied with ministry of energy requirements but reportedly faced government betrayal affecting its fuel deals with Oryx.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya faces record fuel price increases, with diesel jumping Sh46.29 per litre to Sh242.92 and super petrol rising Sh16.65 to Sh214.25 in Nairobi, despite a Sh5 billion government subsidy and President Ruto's 2023 Government-to-Government import deal promise to stabilise prices.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
One Petroleum Ltd claims it complied with all requirements from the Ministry of Energy, but the article body is truncated and does not provide sufficient detail about what happened to the supplier or the nature of the alleged mistreatment.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets to enhance oversight, accountability, and investor protection while supporting orderly market growth. Virtual asset service providers will be required to register locally or establish representative offices in Kenya before obtaining licences.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The article advises vehicle owners on selecting the right insurance cover for their cars, citing road accidents, vehicle theft, and rising repair costs as reasons why insurance is now a critical form of financial protection beyond legal requirement.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators and transport lobby groups have increased fares by 50 per cent and threatened a strike beginning Monday, protesting rising fuel costs that they say make operations unsustainable. The groups have called for all vehicles to be withdrawn from roads countrywide to pressure the government into responding.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and regulators in Tanzania and Uganda have approved an exemption allowing Japan's Asahi Group Holdings to proceed with its planned acquisition linked to East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer to shareholders.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Transport Alliance—comprising matatu operators, boda boda riders, taxi drivers, and cargo transporters—has called for the disbandment of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority and threatened a nationwide strike beginning Monday over repeated fuel price increases that they say have made transport operations unsustainable.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport sector players under the Transport Alliance umbrella have announced a nationwide strike beginning Monday, demanding the immediate disbandment of EPRA and lowering of fuel prices, accusing the government of imposing "sharp and unjustified" price increases that have worsened the cost of living.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following EPRA's announcement of a fuel price hike, traders at Wakulima Market in Nairobi warn of imminent food price increases, saying transport costs have risen by at least Ksh.10,000 and calling on the government to reintroduce fuel subsidies. Sales have dropped sharply for a second consecutive month, with produce taking up to a week to sell.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social and Inclusive Business Camp, founded by the French Development Agency in 2017, held an in-person boot camp in Nairobi to help entrepreneurs create measurable social or environmental impact move toward investment readiness. The four-month programme has supported more than 400 entrepreneurs across Africa since its inception.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Industry experts warn that Africa's energy conversation focuses too heavily on electricity generation while overlooking major inefficiencies in distribution systems. An estimated 35 to 40 per cent of electricity generated across Africa is lost or unaccounted for due to technical and commercial inefficiencies within power distribution networks.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
At a regional parliamentary forum in Nairobi, Zambian policy expert Slyvester Kaonga outlined an ambitious government-backed plan to build community-owned solar plants in every constituency through the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative (PCEI). The decentralised energy strategy, which plans to install 2-megawatt solar power plants across all constituencies to transform communities into energy producers, could offer lessons for countries such as Kenya grappling with rising energy demand, climate shocks and uneven electricity access.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
After initial success with their first flock, many poultry farmers experience declining bird growth, egg production, feed conversion, and rising mortality in subsequent cycles. The root cause is often poor cleaning and disinfection between flocks rather than chick quality or feed, as dirty litter harbours millions of bacteria that spread disease from one flock to the next.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the FINAS 2026 Summit from June 30 to July 2 in Nairobi, bringing together over 1,000 policymakers, financiers and industry leaders to address a $100 billion annual financing gap hobbling Africa's agriculture sector. The summit aims to unlock capital and translate policy into bankable investments that reach smallholder farmers, who produce 70–80 per cent of the continent's food supply but remain largely excluded from formal financing.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced that the government will begin subsidising seeds from the next financial year to boost agricultural production and food security, complementing the existing fertiliser subsidy programme. He also announced plans to establish a Level Six hospital in Bungoma County to provide specialised healthcare services and reduce pressure on Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has released a wastewater drug analysis report revealing an alarming growing rate of uptake of synthetic drugs and emerging psychoactive substances in Kenya.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 16-year-old from Mukuru, Nairobi, became pregnant and went into denial, hiding it from her mother and peers while the man responsible disowned her. The article explores the harsh realities and consequences adolescent pregnancies have on young people's lives and prospects.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Job Obwaka, Nairobi Hospital Board Chairperson, was buried in Mumias West Constituency as his widow claimed he had repeatedly expressed fears for his safety before his death and faced intimidation and pressure from powerful individuals over the hospital's management.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that pregnant police recruits have been fired from the Kiganjo Police Training College, revealing systemic problems in the Kenya Police Service's recruitment and retention processes.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya became the first East African country to conduct a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, analyzing 152 wastewater samples from 12 counties using advanced laboratory techniques. The report revealed emerging trends including growing use of synthetic drugs and New Psychoactive Substances, with detection of methamphetamine, MDMA, synthetic cathinones, and other substances.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has activated enhanced surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has claimed at least 65 lives and infected more than 240 people. The Ministry of Health says no Ebola case has been detected in Kenya so far but authorities are monitoring the situation amid fears of possible cross-border spread within East Africa.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Gender Cabinet Secretary reported 680 deaths by suicide in the Mt Kenya region between June last year and April this year, alongside 531 cases of gender-based violence during the same period. Kiambu, Nyeri, and Murang'a counties recorded the highest numbers of both incidents.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has opened a second application window for university placement, allowing 2025 KCSE candidates to revise their course choices or submit fresh applications. The portal remains open until May 22, 2026.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has launched Standard Operating Procedures for Crime Scene Management and Examination in trafficking cases, with technical support from CIVIPOL under the Better Migration Management Programme. The new guidelines aim to improve evidence collection, documentation, and preservation to strengthen prosecutions of human trafficking and transnational organized crime.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened surveillance and preparedness following a confirmed Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths were reported as of May 15, with 13 confirmed cases identified through laboratory testing. The Ministry assessed the overall risk to Kenyans as low but noted a moderate risk of importation due to regional travel and trade links.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has opened a second application window from May 16 to May 22 for 2025 KCSE candidates to revise choices or submit new applications. Of 268,714 candidates who attained C+ and above, 212,510 have applied for courses; high-demand programmes including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering were fully filled in the first phase.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school principals and Boards of Management against imposing illegal levies on parents, stating that any additional fees must receive written approval from the Ministry of Education before implementation. He emphasized that extra levies constitute an unlawful barrier to education and that basic education in Kenya is free and compulsory.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is experiencing an acute shortage of family planning commodities that has lasted several months, with national stocks below recommended minimum levels and commonly used methods such as Depo-Provera, long-acting injections, and daily oral contraceptives at zero stock. The shortage has raised concerns over a possible rise in unplanned pregnancies and abortions, with effects felt particularly hard in low-income communities like Kibera.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Maseno University student recounts how betting started as curiosity in April 2024 after watching a friend win money, but quickly became an addiction that drained him financially and emotionally. He began with KSh.300 and initially withdrew KSh.1,400, which motivated him to continue.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is conducting the country's first-ever census of TVET institutions beginning May 20, 2026, to collect data on institution numbers, student enrolment, staffing and infrastructure to support policy formulation and resource allocation in the technical training sector.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health researchers and energy experts warned at a regional climate forum in Nairobi that household air pollution from firewood, charcoal, and biomass fuels kills an estimated 27,000 people annually in Kenya, with deaths largely linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. Lawmakers called for urgent investments in clean cooking technologies across Africa, where nearly one billion people still rely on polluting fuels for daily cooking.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The 2001 Nobel Prize in Literature award to V.S. Naipaul prompted backlash from the literary community, including Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who objected to what they saw as the committee endorsing Naipaul's contemptuous attitude toward his country of origin, Trinidad and Tobago. Naipaul's work portrays broken societies and fractured systems, including depictions of education as uncertain and arbitrary.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Lazare, a Papillon spaniel born in 1995, died aged 30 in France and was thought to be the world's oldest dog, according to his carer. Guinness World Records had not confirmed whether he held the official record at the time of his death.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Royal Media Services won several awards at the 2026 Annual Media Excellence Awards by the Media Council of Kenya, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Managing Director Wachira Waruru and the Best Prime Time Production award. News Gang won in the Media Freedom category.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In the first leg of the National Boxing League in Nakuru, middleweight champion Edwin Okong'o defeated Steve Onyango to reach the finals against Evans Bosire; cruiserweight Humphrey Ochieng' progressed to face Chris Ochanda, and heavyweight Peter Abuti stopped John Oyugi in round two.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya will host national trials for the 2026 World Under-20 Championships on May 21–23 at Nyayo Stadium, with more than 200 junior athletes expected to compete. The World Under-20 Championships are scheduled for August 2–9, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon, USA, and athletes must present original documentation for mandatory age verification.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Form Three student Mercy Kerubo secured Kenya's bronze medal in the women's 63kg category at the African Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, lifting 81kg in snatch and 95kg in clean and jerk. The African Youth champion says the continental medal boosts her prospects for the Dakar Youth Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
AFC Leopards will play Kakamega Homeboyz in the Ingo Derby at Mumias Sports Complex, seeking to close a four-point gap on leaders Gor Mahia; a win would reduce the deficit to one point with two matches remaining.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
A cross-border football tournament called 'Kick for Peace' brought together communities from Kiunga in Kenya and Ras Kamboni in Jubaland to promote peace, strengthen unity, and engage youth through sport under the theme 'One Border, One Ball, One Peace'.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe suggested that English forward Anthony Gordon may have made his last appearance for the club, as Bayern Munich are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign him at the end of the season. Gordon has missed Newcastle's last four games, with Howe saying the team's recent strong performance and consideration of the future influenced his selection decisions.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With Barcelona crowned champions for a second consecutive season, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters including a gripping relegation battle. Antoine Griezmann will receive a farewell at Atletico Madrid's final home match before joining MLS side Orlando City.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying the 33-year-old was "out of shape". Lukaku, Belgium's all-time record goalscorer with 89 goals in 124 appearances, has played only 69 minutes of first-team football in 2026 and is currently sidelined by a hip injury at Napoli.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension to stay at the German club until 2027, marking his 16th year at the Bavarian giants. Neuer said the decision was clear and that conditions at Bayern allow them to beat any opponent.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Declan Rice says he expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" as England bids to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, with their campaign starting against Croatia on June 17.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zamalek trails Algerian USM Alger 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg on Saturday. History shows that three teams have previously held solitary-goal first-leg leads in title deciders but all surrendered them in the return match.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him sidelined since November. He is not expected to return until the early stages of next season.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho, currently at Benfica, replaces him and leads the club next season. Mourinho previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Robert Lewandowski, 37, will leave Barcelona this summer at the end of his contract. The Polish striker scored 119 goals in 191 games for the club since 2022, helping Barca win three La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey in 2025.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo scoring in the 72nd minute to seal a domestic cup double. Bernardo Silva said the team still harboured hopes of winning the Premier League despite trailing Arsenal.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Amputee Football Federation held its inaugural elections at Nyayo National Stadium, electing Hashim Kamau as chairperson, along with other office bearers including Benard Odhiambo Ongondo as 1st Vice Chairperson and Stanley Mmbasu Mukoyoni as Secretary General.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga for the 35th time this season, setting multiple records: they lost just one match, scored 122 goals (breaking the previous record of 101), averaged 3.59 goals per game, and led the table from the first matchday to the last.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions NCPB maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Handball Federation Premier League by beating General Service Unit 22-19 at Nyayo National Stadium. NCPB dominated the first half with a 13-8 lead before GSU mounted a second-half comeback.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Onyango and Benjamin Mchunguzi were headliners at a monthly boxing event called "Nightmare in Nairobi" held on Friday evening at Masshouse Arena, featuring multiple fight cards across various weight divisions.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Antoine Semenyo scored a back-flick goal in the second half to give Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday, clinching City's eighth FA Cup triumph and second trophy of the season.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States Justice Department is preparing to drop fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following an unusual offer involving a US$10 billion investment pledge in the American economy, arranged through his lawyer who also represents former US President Donald Trump.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
South Sudan has publicly defended its decision to appoint Crawford Capital Limited to support the rollout of its revenue collection systems at the country's ports, amid growing scrutiny of public sector digital reforms.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The US Justice Department is preparing to drop fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following an unusual offer by his lawyer—who also represents former US President Donald Trump—involving Adani pledging a US$10 billion investment in the American economy.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
US and Nigerian forces conducted a joint operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by both countries as the second-in-command of IS worldwide and a senior operational and strategic figure providing guidance on media, economic warfare, and weapons development to Islamic State entities outside Nigeria.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Felicien Kabuga, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide accused of financing and orchestrating Radio-Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), died Saturday in his 90s at a hospital in The Hague where he faced trial. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has ordered a full inquiry into his death.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland as Washington reorganizes its forces in Europe following a decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. The cancellation, ordered by the Secretary of Defense, affected the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, with some elements already deployed and equipment in transit.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to launch retaliatory strikes on Russia after a Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children. A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Ryazan killed four people, including a child, amid the ongoing four-year invasion.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China and the United States agreed to continue implementing all previously reached agreements and establish councils for trade and investment, according to Beijing's top diplomat, following a two-day summit in Beijing where Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discussed trade and other issues dividing the world's two largest economies.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU expressed intention to join a special tribunal to prosecute Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in 2022.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture on Friday at 8:22 pm with no tsunami warning issued and no immediate reports of damage, though it follows a 7.7-magnitude quake in the same region in April and prompts continued caution from Japan's weather agency.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in a jointly planned operation. Trump said al-Minuki had been under US sanctions since 2023 and was described as the most active terrorist in the world.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's government declared the country in a "transition period" after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Talks between government and opposition, facilitated by British and U.S. diplomats, failed to reach a compromise.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa's top health agency declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns. Uganda confirmed one imported case, a 59-year-old male who died after testing positive.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu and the country's military confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US President Donald Trump as IS's second-in-command worldwide, in a joint Nigeria–US operation overnight in the Lake Chad Basin. Al-Minuki was killed along with several of his lieutenants.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu confirmed the killing of senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation with US forces. Al-Minuki, who held the rank of Head of General Directorate of States, was struck at his compound in the Lake Chad Basin along with several lieutenants.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
African parliamentarians from 21 countries met in Nairobi and committed to strengthening coordination among African legislatures to advance a unified continental position in global climate and methane negotiations, insisting that international frameworks must reflect Africa's development priorities and food security concerns.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman facing charges of genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, incitement to genocide, and crimes against humanity, has died while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherlands. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances of his death.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman accused of financing and supporting the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, has died while hospitalized in The Hague. The UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed his death and ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard characterizes a Government-to-Government fuel arrangement as a "web of deceit" that has allegedly benefited a cabal while pushing Kenyans toward record fuel prices and high cost of living.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that alumni should support their former schools, citing Thika High School's 70-year history and notable graduates including lawyers, judges, and politicians, while calling for greater government investment in education alongside infrastructure spending.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on how mothers in rural and urban poor communities in Kenya face particular struggles with water inaccessibility, undignified sanitation, and hygiene, drawing on a personal account of women fetching water from distant sources.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service's termination of training for female police recruits found to be pregnant raises constitutional, legal, and ethical concerns, as pregnancy is neither misconduct nor a criminal act but a natural reality protected under Kenyan law and international human rights frameworks.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that good governance depends on accountability, particularly through devolution that brings power closer to citizens. The author emphasizes that vertical accountability—exercised by citizens through elections—is central to Kenya's 2010 constitutional reform and to holding county leaders responsible.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while robots and AI tutors cannot replicate the human qualities—empathy, esteem-building, inspiration, and mentorship—that form healthy teacher-learner bonds, and that education without human connection is hollow, even if such technology offers efficiency gains in stretched systems.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Wiper party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has been "dwarfed" in a presidential race that should have been his realistic shot at the presidency, and that his political position has weakened significantly for the first time since breaking from Raila Odinga's ODM in 2007.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial condemns the reported presence of Jubaland troops in Kenyan territory and links recent killings in Mandera County to foreign armed elements and security failures, arguing that no sovereign nation should tolerate foreign forces operating within its borders without transparency and accountability.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Africa has a rich civilisational heritage—from which Greek philosophers are believed to have drawn learning—modern reality requires African cultures to engage with global exchange rather than remain isolated. The author contends that Africa and the West each bring distinct value to the table: Ubuntu and natural wealth from Africa, and rational heritage and theoretical understanding from the West.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An author with four degrees reflects on the decision to study law, arguing that education is a continuing conversation with life rather than a final destination, and that law and literature are profoundly connected disciplines.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the disciplines required to produce champion runners—dedication, repetition, and refined technique—mirror those needed to create serious writers, and that Sebastian Sawe's recent world record represents a metaphor for creative excellence.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →