Intense protests erupted in major towns across the Lower Eastern region as public transport operators demonstrated against increased fuel prices, which have driven up transport costs.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Intense protests erupted in major towns across the Lower Eastern region as public transport operators demonstrated against increased fuel prices, which have driven up transport costs.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has remained silent on fuel price hikes despite nationwide protests that have paralysed the economy, leaving Kenyans to fend for themselves as the transport sector struggles.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public engagement in Kenya's budget preparation season has reached its highest point, with the focus shifting from taxes and retail prices to accountability and economic growth ahead of the June 11 Budget Statement.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa and businessman Joseph Hendrix Waswa have filed an application to block the Director of Public Prosecutions' attempt to withdraw a Sh240 million extortion case against them and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's countrywide fuel price protests delivered a message about accumulated levies—petroleum development levy, road maintenance levy, excise duty—that drive pump prices higher than neighbouring countries. The disruption cost billions in lost economic activity and tax revenue in a single day, a consequence the government could have avoided by addressing persistent public outcry.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The ruling UDA party has accused opposition leaders of exploiting the ongoing fuel crisis and public transport disruptions for political gain, with UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices to global geopolitical tensions, particularly Middle East conflicts affecting international oil supply chains, rather than local policy failures.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Central Business District remained largely shut down on Tuesday as nationwide matatu and motorists' protests over fuel price increases kept transport and business activities at a standstill, with most shops closed and commuters stranded.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking in London, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto of benefiting from high fuel prices while Kenyans struggle with rising living costs. He noted that petrol prices rose by Sh16.65 per litre and diesel by Sh46.29 per litre this month, pushing prices to Sh214.25 and Sh242.92 per litre respectively.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate killings during recent protests and the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station commander Dishen Angoya after he released 64 protesters on police bond. The groups warned that criminalising the exercise of such discretion undermines the rule of law and expressed concern over reports that the arrest was carried out on orders from above, raising concerns about politicised policing.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Twenty protesters from Free Area and other Nakuru estates were fined Sh2,000 each or face 30 days in jail after admitting to obstructing the Nakuru-Nairobi highway with stones and bonfires during fuel price protests. Twelve others from Njoro also admitted the charge and received the same penalty; two of them were additionally fined Sh5,000 for vandalising a police vehicle.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike that caused transport paralysis ended after a meeting between Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, and transport sector leaders at Nairobi's Transcom House on Monday night.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service dismissed social media reports that Central Police Station's Officer Commanding Station Dishen Angoya was being processed for a court appearance, saying claims were false and that any court appearance can occur only after specific legal thresholds are met. This follows a police report alleging Angoya was arrested on allegations of abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 prisoners without lawful authority.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on financial institutions to grant temporary loan amnesty and flexibility to matatu operators following a two-day nationwide strike that disrupted transport services. Transport stakeholders have suspended the strike for one week to allow high-level government negotiations, with operations to resume during the negotiation period.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a case before the High Court in Nyamira accusing the government of using an opaque formula to set diesel, petrol and kerosene margins, and arguing that Kenya's price calculations do not reflect true global trends. LSK is seeking a court order to compel the government to disclose a full breakdown of the price build-up for fuel, including landed costs, taxes, levies, margins, and the specific utilisation of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Chaos erupted at the Narok County Assembly when members exchanged blows and slaps over unprocedural reconstruction of house leadership positions, with claims that the executive was pushing changes affecting the Deputy Majority Leader, Majority Whip, Minority Leader, Minority Whip, and Deputy Minority Leader.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and the Linda Mwananchi faction linking him to a violent attack against the lawmaker in Kisumu last month, calling the claims "street talk" and arguing that accusations of criminal conduct should be pursued through the law.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 United Nations Internet Governance Forum in December. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr Abraham Korir Sing'oei has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Host Country Co-Chair of the forum's Multistakeholder Advisory Group.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is seeking approximately Ksh.2 billion to facilitate reforms within the National Police Service, aimed at addressing years of neglect in welfare and working conditions of officers, including salary increments for junior ranks.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of the Narok County Assembly engaged in fistfights during a sitting on Tuesday to consider an ouster motion against Finance County Executive Committee Member David Ole Muntet, after divisions emerged over the planned impeachment and some members changed their stance on the motion. The assembly descended into chaos when the Speaker began to communicate leadership changes, forcing security to remove him and halt proceedings.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A nationwide matatu strike that lasted two days was called off Tuesday afternoon following negotiations between government and transport operators at Transcom House, Harambee House, and State House. The government tapped its fuel stabilisation fund to secure the agreement after operators initially demanded a Ksh.46 cut in diesel prices.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public transport services resumed across Kenya following suspension of a nationwide fuel price strike, with a seven-day negotiation window brokered between the government and transport stakeholders. After two days of disruption, PSV operators returned to roads in Nairobi, Machakos, Busia, Kajiado, Kisii, Meru and Nyandarua counties.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been arrested and charged with abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 suspects arrested for public order offences without lawful authority on May 18, 2026. He was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and is being held at Lang'ata Police Station pending arraignment.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of those killed during Monday's nationwide fuel price protests are demanding justice, with many victims described as innocent civilians caught in chaos as police battled protesters across the country. The death toll has risen to 12.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for an urgent investigation into violence during Monday's fuel price protests that killed four civilians and injured many, while cautioning police against excessive force against protesters.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chesumei MP Paul Biego has claimed his truck, an Actros 3340, was torched and looted by protesters during demonstrations in Naivasha after delivering flour from Eldoret. Biego said the vehicle, which supported several livelihoods including drivers, loaders and mechanics, took years of sacrifice to acquire.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A nationwide public transport shutdown triggered by soaring fuel prices continued into a second day, forcing thousands of commuters to walk long distances across Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Mombasa after matatu operators kept vehicles off the roads. Talks between the government and public service vehicle operators ended without agreement despite the Energy Cabinet Secretary suggesting progress had been made.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station was arrested for allegedly releasing 64 detainees without lawful authority after they were arrested during Monday's nationwide public service vehicle protests over fuel prices and cost of living.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for an immediate forensic audit of the Government-to-Government fuel procurement framework, citing concerns over transparency and accountability in the energy sector amid rising fuel and electricity costs affecting households and businesses.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Young Kenyans who organized digital protests around the 2024 Finance Bill are now turning to fundraising apps as they shift from resistance to political participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto's administration for suspending the PSV strike for a week, calling it a "decoy" and accusing the government of failing to address public anger over high fuel prices. Speaking at a press briefing, Gachagua also criticized Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's remarks on the protests, saying the government is "ethnic profiling" and trivializing a national crisis.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Old video clips show President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen previously criticizing the Uhuru Kenyatta government over fuel price increases, a contrast that Kenyans have highlighted against their current positions on the issue as leaders in power.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public transport operators have halted their strike for seven days to allow government negotiations on fuel price reduction. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said both parties agreed to hold "high-level" talks until May 26.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya, who was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander for allegedly releasing 64 suspects with public order offences without lawful authority. LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that the OCS is legally entitled to exercise discretion in the processing and release of arrested persons.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A meeting between Energy and Transport Cabinet Secretaries and transport sector stakeholders ended without agreement after matatu owners rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Ksh.10, demanding a substantial reduction instead. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the industrial action that disrupted transport services would continue.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged financial institutions to grant temporary amnesty and flexibility to matatu operators following the resolution of a fuel-related strike that disrupted transport services. Sakaja, who acted as guarantor in talks with stakeholders and Cabinet Secretaries, asked lenders to refrain from intensifying loan recovery measures against operators facing severe financial strain.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following negotiations, the government and transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the nationwide fuel strike for one week to ease tensions over diesel prices. Governor Sakaja appealed to financial institutions to grant temporary amnesty and flexibility to public transport operators struggling under mounting economic pressure.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport sector leaders have suspended a nationwide matatu strike for one week to allow fresh negotiations over diesel prices after rejecting the government's initial fuel deal on Monday. The suspension follows talks between government officials and public transport leaders, with operators prepared to resume industrial action if no meaningful agreement is reached within seven days.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government and transport sector stakeholders have suspended a nationwide fuel strike for one week following negotiations over diesel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the suspension allows further talks on fuel pricing and public transport concerns, noting the government has reduced VAT on petroleum products by eight percent and cut diesel prices by Sh10 per litre.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru campaigned in Kwale County for President William Ruto's re-election, calling on Kenyans to give the United Democratic Alliance a first-round victory in 2027 and asserting that the President enjoys strong support across all regions.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Calm has returned to several parts of Kenya as security agencies intensified patrols and deployed additional officers to contain unrest linked to nationwide fuel protests entering their second day. Authorities reported improved traffic flow and reduced tensions in major towns, though isolated confrontations between protesters and police continued in some areas.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A matatu sector representative publicly contradicted Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Davis Chirchir on live camera during a press briefing, declaring "there's no deal" after talks over soaring fuel prices that triggered a nationwide matatu strike. Energy CS Wandayi had announced discussions centered on fuel adulteration concerns and a plan to bridge the gap between diesel and petrol prices.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya, OCS of Nairobi Central Police Station, was arrested for allegedly releasing sixty-four suspects detained during fuel price protests without lawful authority. He was hospitalised after developing high blood pressure complications during his detention.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Interior CS Murkomen and Energy CS Wandayi, together with transport stakeholders, are scheduled to address the media on progress in negotiations to end a nationwide matatu strike over rising fuel prices. Matatu operators rejected a government proposal for a Sh10 diesel reduction, demanding at least Sh30 per litre, and have continued the strike despite EPRA's announcement of revised fuel prices.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has defended Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya, who was arrested after releasing 64 detainees held following a nationwide fuel strike. LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that an Officer Commanding Station has lawful constitutional authority to determine whether suspects should be detained or released, and warned that punitive action against the officer could undermine constitutional policing.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua dismisses claims that global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are responsible for Kenya's high fuel prices, arguing instead that President William Ruto is inflating landed costs through a government-to-government fuel importation deal. Gachagua stated that Kenya sources fuel from ADNOC in Dubai and Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia, not from Iran or through the Strait of Hormuz.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has expressed government commitment to lower fuel prices and called on stakeholders in the sector to observe peace for quicker resolution. The DP thanked public service vehicle operators for calling off their strike to allow talks, saying they have shown patriotism and readiness to engage for the country's good.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan politician Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament, citing mounting pressure within the ruling establishment and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering. Security personnel seized luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, from her residence in Kigo.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has arrived in Kazakhstan for a two-day State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya and Kazakhstan, following his participation in the World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan. According to the President's official X account, the visit underscores Kenya's growing engagement with Central Asia and builds on more than a decade of expanding ties between the two countries.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of enjoying an extravagant travel lifestyle out of touch with Kenyans' struggles, claiming the president travelled in a private jet costing 5 million shillings per hour while the country faced economic shocks and anti-fuel price protests.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for urgent and independent investigations into alleged police brutality during recent anti-government protests, claiming at least four people died during the demonstrations and accusing security agencies of using excessive force and violating constitutional rights.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed government claims linking rising fuel prices to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Kenya's fuel comes directly from Gulf suppliers and does not pass through the disputed waterway. He blamed the fuel crisis instead on inflated profit margins in the landed cost of petroleum products.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commended public transport operators for suspending a nationwide fuel strike, calling it a patriotic act. He assured Kenyans that the government would continue interventions to ease fuel costs, including lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 to 8 percent and investing over Sh12 billion in subsidies.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
More than 100 suspects arrested during fuel price protests were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic on Moi Avenue in Nairobi's CBD during May 18 demonstrations against rising fuel and living costs.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kisumu West MP Roza Buyu has condemned remarks made by James Orengo directed at ODM national chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demean women leaders and undermine progress women have made in Kenya's political space. Buyu, defending Wanga's leadership record, said both governors were elected by the people and deserved equal respect regardless of gender.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was released unconditionally hours after his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday's nationwide protests linked to a transport sector strike. The officer had been admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend the May/June 2026 fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, arguing the hike is unconstitutional, opaque, economically punitive, and lacked adequate public participation.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Parliamentary committee has raised concerns that the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026 could create a costly and overly bureaucratic system that may slow down trade instead of improving it. The Bill seeks to regulate the trade, transfer, import, export and transit of strategic goods, sensitive technologies and dual-use items that could pose security risks.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petitioner has filed a High Court case seeking to overturn Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General, claiming he exceeds the mandatory retirement age of 60 years for public officers and is ineligible under Public Service Commission regulations.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport services were paralysed across the country due to an indefinite strike called by players in the transport industry to protest against the high cost of fuel.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya incurred heavy losses following countrywide protests over the high cost of fuel, with firms remaining closed and business disrupted.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of thousands of Kenyan households dependent on money sent home from relatives abroad are facing a deepening financial crisis after diaspora remittances fell sharply last month.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Transport operators in Bungoma County withdrew vehicles on Monday in protest of rising petrol and diesel prices and increased operating costs, forcing passengers to use alternative transport and some operators to charge elevated fares.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's forex market has expanded as digital finance and improved internet access enable broader retail participation, with recent estimates placing active retail traders at over 100,000 nationwide. The market has matured, with traders now focusing on discipline and strategy rather than hype, and conversations shifting toward a more grounded approach as experience replaces speculation.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's flower industry lost an estimated Sh200 million on May 18 when a nationwide transport strike paralysed cargo movement to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, affecting between 100 and 200 tonnes of flowers scheduled for export, according to the Kenya Flower Council.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
At least 300 containers with cargo were smuggled out of the Port of Mombasa in late 2025 and early 2026 before a duty of Sh500 million was paid.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
High fuel prices in Kenya have driven public transport operators and boda boda riders in the North Rift counties of Turkana, Trans-Nzoia, and West Pokot to cross into Uganda to buy diesel at lower prices, with diesel in Uganda priced at Sh189.4 per litre compared to higher Kenyan rates.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which integrates 54 African markets into a single market of 1.4 billion people with a combined GDP of over $3.4 trillion, has potential to reduce fragmentation and improve market access, though implementation remains key. Kenya's strategy focuses on integrating the region into the wider African market, with 40 per cent of its exports already going to other African nations, while emphasizing export-ready enterprises, digital trade platforms, and infrastructure connectivity.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's major public transport operators, including Super Metro, Metro Trans, and Forward Travellers SACCO, suspended services on their second consecutive day of nationwide strike to protest rising fuel costs. The coordinated shutdown, backed by the Transport Sector Alliance, disrupted movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, and key transport corridors after negotiations with government Cabinet Secretaries failed to reach agreement.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced diesel prices by Ksh10.06 per litre effective May 19–June 14, 2026, while kerosene prices increased by Ksh38.60 per litre and Super Petrol remained unchanged. The move followed a petition by public transport operators and a strike over fuel adulteration concerns.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A federal jury ruled that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, finding his claims barred by statutes of limitations. The decision ended a three-week trial in which Musk argued that OpenAI's shift to a profit-driven model violated its original nonprofit mandate.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority lowered diesel by Ksh10.06 per litre while raising kerosene by Ksh38.60 per litre in a mid-cycle review following a day of protests and transport shutdown by PSV operators. The new prices, effective from May 19 to June 14, 2026, set Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene at Ksh214.25, Ksh232.86, and Ksh191.38 per litre respectively.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has warned that surging fuel prices and an ongoing matatu strike are disrupting supply chains and raising production costs, threatening industrial productivity and economic stability. Fuel prices reached record highs of Sh214.25 for super petrol, Sh242.92 for diesel, and Sh152.78 for kerosene following an EPRA adjustment on May 14.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matatu operators maintained a nationwide suspension of services on Tuesday, the second consecutive day, over soaring fuel prices and insufficient government intervention. Transport stakeholders rejected the government's proposal to reduce diesel prices by Sh10, demanding more substantial measures before calling off the strike.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi businesses have suffered heavy losses following two-day demonstrations over fuel prices, with public transport paralyzed and residents staying indoors, affecting retailers and food traders dependent on daily customer flow.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group Holdings reported a Profit After Tax of KSh19.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, a 24 per cent increase driven by stronger regional operations, improved asset quality and sustained digital banking growth. The lender's balance sheet expanded 16 per cent to KSh2.04 trillion, supported by a 13 per cent rise in customer deposits and 9 per cent growth in net loans, with digital transactions now accounting for 89.5 per cent of all activity.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Kenya University has signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology Co., Ltd. to advance digital education, cloud computing, and vocational skills training. The partnership, which builds on an earlier 2024 agreement with Xinyada, aims to deepen collaboration in digital learning, industry-academia integration, and sustainable development between China and Africa.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 could increase compliance burdens on businesses and fuel illicit markets through overly restrictive regulatory requirements, citing concerns over a proposed dual licensing system requiring approvals from both county governments and the Ministry of Health.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spearhead Africa Asset Management has listed the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the NSE, raising KSh 3.4 billion from institutional investors including CPF Group and UK Government support. SAIF is a listed infrastructure debt fund that will invest in senior debt for private-sector-led projects across East Africa in sectors including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, logistics and electrification.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya launched the inaugural AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya conference in Nairobi, described as East Africa's largest AI and technology event, bringing together government officials, investors, and technology firms. Leaders called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, local AI development, and regional cooperation to help Africa compete globally in artificial intelligence.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tea sector players have moved to court to challenge new levies introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo says agriculture contributes nearly 60 per cent of the county's Gross County Product and announced the onboarding of 150 young agripreneurs to support agricultural extension services, alongside cheques to Saccos and 13 farmer producer organisations to strengthen farmer institutions.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya County has sworn in 150 young agripreneurs under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project to support agricultural extension services and help transform farming from subsistence to commercial activity. The youth will work with farmers to improve access to farming information, modern techniques, and market linkages.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An intercounty Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response team in Bura, Tana River County, worked to restart an operating theatre that had remained silent for years, aiming to save lives.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide public service vehicle strike disrupted movement in several parts of Nairobi on Monday morning, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Protests erupted in several Rift Valley towns yesterday as youths demonstrated against rising fuel prices and harsh economic conditions during a nationwide public transport strike.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
UN-Habitat has noted the slow pace at which countries are addressing the housing crisis amid changing macro-economic conditions characterised by fuel-driven inflation and rapid urbanisation.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya at Central Police Station in Nairobi was arrested and detained at Lang'ata Police Station after allegedly authorising the release of 64 people arrested during Monday's fuel protests. The fuel price increases announced by EPRA triggered nationwide demonstrations, a matatu strike, and violence that left four people dead and 30 injured.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike that paralysed public transport entered its second day on Tuesday before matatu owners and operators agreed to suspend it for seven days to allow negotiations, following a meeting with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi. EPRA announced a Sh10 reduction in diesel prices to Sh232.96 per litre in Nairobi, though kerosene prices increased by Sh38.60.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for suspects captured in a viral video showing a Mazda CX-5 being torched on Thika Road during fuel protests over rising fuel prices. The incident resulted in property damage and endangered lives, with protests also involving looting at supermarkets and eateries in Nairobi, Naivasha, and Nyeri.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Peaceful fuel-price demonstrations in Kitengela turned chaotic as goons looted businesses, destroyed property worth millions of shillings, and barricaded the Nairobi-Namanga highway, disrupting transport and forcing tourists to cancel visits to Amboseli National Park.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union condemned a mob's storming of Naivasha County Referral Hospital on May 18 during fuel price protests, where a body was seized from hospital custody. The union's Secretary General demanded the government deploy security to health facilities nationwide, citing threats to staff safety and the disruption of medical operations.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Women at Kenya's Independent Women of Awards summit called for economic empowerment to help victims leave abusive relationships, and for functional county facilities and a multi-sectoral approach to addressing gender-based violence.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Business in Isiolo Town was disrupted as traders and residents demonstrated over the disappearance of 35-year-old hawker George Gitonga, who went missing Thursday evening while operating a motorbike. Protesters barricaded the Isiolo–Moyale highway and accused government security agencies of not doing enough to trace Gitonga and his motorbike.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators have suspended a nationwide strike for one week following negotiations with the government to allow high-level talks to continue between now and May 26. Transport stakeholders have urged operators to resume operations during the talks to avoid further disruption to commuters.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Eight hundred young residents of Machakos have benefited from the 'Glam on Wheels' program, which offers free training in makeup, hairdressing, barbering and nail technology. The initiative, launched by Captain Irene Ndanu, provides transport, meals, and startup kits to graduates, aiming to create sustainable employment opportunities in the region.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics will conduct a census of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions starting May 20, 2026, targeting all 47 counties over at least 40 days. The census will collect data on institution numbers, enrolment, staffing, and infrastructure across public and private TVETs to inform policy and skills development.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Anti-riot police sealed off areas around Meru town and fought running battles with demonstrators, firing teargas and blocking access roads. Businesses were forced to close, traders lost goods to looting, and residents were confined to homes during the clashes.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been recognized by the World Health Organization for eliminating sleeping sickness after recording zero indigenous cases of Human African Trypanosomiasis since 2009. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale received the award at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, following WHO validation in June 2025.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has condemned the death of gospel singer Rachel Wandetto, who was attacked and set ablaze in Mwiki, Nairobi, as a reflection of rising femicide cases in the country. Obara called for swift investigations and urgent national action to protect women and girls from violence.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices has disrupted learning in schools, colleges and universities, leaving thousands of learners stranded at home as transport systems collapsed. Learners are estimated to have lost more than 16 lessons within two days, and many public schools have suspended learning entirely.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya has been recognised at the East Africa Superwoman Awards for Transformative Women Empowerment Leadership. The award recognises her work on inclusive governance, gender equality and reforms aimed at strengthening human capital development and women's participation in public service leadership.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, a 28-year-old Junior Secondary School teacher who was reported missing in March and whose body was later found dumped near River Nyamindi. The suspect had been on the run for two months before detectives tracked him down.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is analysing viral video footage believed to show suspects involved in torching a Mazda CX-5 along Thika Road during Monday's protests. The agency is asking the public to identify individuals in the footage or provide information through the nearest police station or #FichuaKwaDCI hotline.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A nationwide public service vehicle strike called by the Transport Sector Alliance entered its second day on Tuesday, with matatus, boda boda operators and other transport players scaling down or suspending services in protest of EPRA's fuel price increases. Super petrol and diesel prices rose by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre respectively, with operators citing the combined burden of price changes, taxes and levies as unsustainable.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police officers from Mairoinya Police Station in Nyandarua arrested a suspect and recovered 850 rolls of cannabis sativa and 1,000 grams of unrolled cannabis sativa during a raid in Nyahururu stage area. The suspect was held in custody pending court arraignment.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is analysing viral videos from the burning of a Mazda CX-5 during protests on Thika Road on Monday, and is appealing to the public for information to identify suspects involved in the incident.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
TikTok removed over 820,000 videos from Kenya in the fourth quarter of 2025 for violating platform rules, with 99.9 per cent proactively taken down before user reports. The platform also banned 108,752 accounts in Kenya during the same period for policy violations.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned a security breach at Naivasha County Referral Hospital after an agitated crowd stormed the facility during fuel price hike protests and forcefully took a deceased patient's body from the morgue, endangering healthcare workers and disrupting medical services.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been officially certified at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva as having eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), following sustained public health efforts and multi-sectoral collaboration.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gospel singer Rachel Muthoni Wandeto died from severe burn injuries sustained during an attack by three masked men in Mwiki, Nairobi on May 16. Her family is demanding justice as homicide detectives take over the investigation to establish the motive and apprehend those responsible.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homicide detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have taken over investigations into the death of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, who died from severe burn injuries after being attacked with a flammable substance and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi on May 16. She suffered approximately 75 per cent burn injuries and died at Kenyatta National Hospital on May 18.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mbooni Girls High School in Makueni County has temporarily released students to return home following reports of stomach-related illnesses suspected to be linked to a diarrhoea outbreak. The school administration is conducting sanitation and health assessments.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gospel singer Rachel Muthoni Wandeto has died following a brutal attack in Nairobi in which she was doused with petrol and sustained severe burn injuries. Her family, speaking from their home in Kabumbu Village, Kirinyaga Central, describe her as a loving and kind-hearted woman and are calling on the government to ensure justice is served.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact have announced a five-year $30 million partnership to strengthen public systems in Kenya and Nigeria and improve learning and wellbeing for 2.5 million children affected by conflict and crisis through long-term funding to locally rooted and refugee-led organizations.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kibera Law Courts released 220 suspects arrested during fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. The suspects, arraigned on Tuesday, face charges of obstructing traffic after allegedly barricading Moi Avenue in Nairobi on May 18 during demonstrations over rising fuel costs and high cost of living.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-2026 FKF Women's Premier League title with 52 points, extending their championship run to three consecutive years, while Ulinzi Starlets finished second with 47 points and Gideon Starlets were relegated alongside Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Two Kenyan Star 3 referees, Samuel Obiero and Nelson Otieno, were recognized by World Boxing and the International Boxing Association after passing a WB/IBA Online Course. Edward Kibunja Mwaura of Kenya Prisons was separately promoted by the IBA.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bidco United and Sofapaka have been relegated from the SportPesa Premier League after new Football Kenya Federation rules made the bottom three automatically drop to the National Super League. Five clubs remain in contention for the final relegation spot with two matches left in the season.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Following government recognition as the official motorsport governing body, the Motorsports Kenya Federation presided over its first event at the second round of the 2026 Kenya National Autocross series at Stoni Athi on Sunday. Motorsport enthusiasts welcomed the federation as bringing proper governance and structures to the sport.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya secured five gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, finishing second overall behind South Africa. Kenyan athletes are now preparing for the Commonwealth Games in July.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is in turmoil as president Hussein Mohamed contests his suspension by the National Executive Committee on April 24, while deputy McDonald Mariga has assumed acting presidency. The dispute threatens the country's ability to host the African Cup of Nations in June 2027 and poses risks to compliance with continental and world football bodies.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Roberto Martinez selected Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking the striker's record sixth World Cup appearance at age 41.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The just-concluded Kenya Universities Sports Federation Nairobi North Conference League has revealed growing competitiveness in university sports, with institutions using athletics to nurture talent and future careers. Kenyatta University emerged as the overall winning university, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology finished third and won the Most Disciplined University award.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and move within one win of their first title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the goal, and Arsenal could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fails to win at Bournemouth.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's national football team faces South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea in Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which run from September 2026 to March 2027. The draw sets up an emotional reunion for Kenya coach Benni McCarthy, who was South Africa's all-time leading scorer and won the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto in 2004.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele is undergoing treatment for muscle discomfort in his right calf after being substituted at half-time during Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC. The Ballon d'Or winner is set to receive treatment over the next few days before PSG's Champions League final against Arsenal later in May.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Paris for the French Open seeking to win her first Roland Garros title after losing in the final last year to Coco Gauff. The four-time Grand Slam champion's dominance in women's tennis has begun to show cracks after a strong start to the clay-court season.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations—have automatic qualification to the finals but will still participate in the qualification campaign, according to CAF clarification.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Kenya University emerged as the top institution in the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League after seven months of competition, winning ten championship titles across disciplines including 3x3 basketball, woodball, taekwondo, table tennis, karate, darts, and badminton, along with awards for best private university, best host university, and most punctual university.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Team Kenya returned home after securing 17 medals (five gold, five silver, seven bronze) to finish second behind South Africa at the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The squad is now shifting focus to preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have identified former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as the leading contender to replace Pep Guardiola as manager for the 2026-27 season, with reports indicating Maresca has agreed a three-year deal to take over in July.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars, currently eighth on the National Super League table with 51 points following a 2-1 loss to 3K, travel to face second-placed promotion contenders Migori Youth, who have 68 points despite their own recent defeat.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coach Simon Odongo has warned Kenya's Lionesses to exercise caution as they prepare to host the 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division tournament, which runs from May 21–31 and features Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar. Kenya finished second in the previous edition and will face Uganda on May 23, Madagascar on May 27, and defending champions South Africa on May 31.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades narrowly defeated Kisumu Lakeside 63-62 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, moving to 13 points from eight matches. Coach Tony Ochieng acknowledged his side's poor performance but expressed satisfaction with the win as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Equity.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Stars have been placed in Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, following the draw in Cairo. Though Kenya has already secured automatic qualification as a co-host, the qualifiers will test the team's readiness ahead of the tournament, with head coach Benni McCarthy facing an emotional fixture against his former country South Africa.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer, who retired from international duty after Euro 2024, is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option, German media reported. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly informed players that the 40-year-old will be included in the squad to be announced Thursday.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basco Paints officially launched the Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026, a premier national golf circuit aimed at growing golf in Kenya. The inaugural series will feature twelve qualifying tournaments across selected premier golf clubs, with golfers allowed to compete in up to three qualifying events, beginning May 22, 2026.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-26 FKF Women's Premier League title, their third successive championship, and chairperson Munga Nyale has called for squad reinforcements ahead of the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers scheduled for August 22 to September 6, 2026, in Rwanda.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for the Nature Economy in Laikipia is training African practitioners in restoration science, carbon markets and biodiversity financing to shift Africa from passive recipient of climate science to producer of restoration knowledge and to integrate indigenous ecological wisdom into global environmental and climate finance systems.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Navy is spearheading mangrove planting campaigns to restore coastal ecosystems and support Kenya's target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. In a single day at Tsunza in Kwale, volunteers planted 10,000 mangrove seedlings, with the Navy targeting eight million seedlings during the 2025/2026 financial year.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi is hosting a three-day summit drawing delegates from 59 countries, four donor nations and 14 international climate organisations to strengthen international cooperation on forest conservation and climate action under the REDD+ framework. Kenya launched Africa's inaugural National REDD+ Registry and operationalised a National Safeguards Information System to track forest emissions reductions and protect indigenous and local community rights.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
CPF Group has partnered with Afriventia Group and Kenya Tourism Board to boost Kenya's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector through destination marketing, event development, and strategic promotion, leveraging infrastructure projects like Bomas of Kenya's redevelopment and Talanta Stadium construction to attract international conferences and business events.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A United Nations Environment Programme report released in Nairobi found that buildings' operational emissions rose by one per cent in 2024 to 9.9 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide, and the sector accounts for nearly 37 per cent of global emissions despite efforts to improve energy efficiency. The report warns that the pace of decarbonisation remains insufficient to meet the global net-zero target for 2050.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has hosted the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa noted the gathering comes at a critical moment for meeting Paris Agreement targets.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has sustained his push for a permanent seat for Africa at the UN Security Council, describing it as a make-or-break decision for the global body.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,500 participants, including 30 African heads of state, attended the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi co-hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron to reposition Africa-France relations around co-creation. France pledged $27 billion in public and private investments across Africa, while Kenya and France signed 11 bilateral agreements worth 150 billion shillings in areas including logistics, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and health.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines what a China-US summit may mean for Kenya and Africa, contextualizing China's rise since 2000 when it achieved about eight per cent economic growth following its 1997 acquisition of Hong Kong from the UK.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The East African Community has called on member states to heighten surveillance to contain an Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province on May 15, 2026, which borders Uganda and South Sudan. As of May 15, approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths had been reported, with 13 confirmed positive samples and two confirmed cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Uganda.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Togo has scrapped visa requirements for all African countries, allowing citizens to stay for up to 30 days, though they must obtain a travel authorisation slip at least a day before arrival. The move, part of a reform to position Togo as a space of openness and cooperation, follows similar steps by Burkina Faso, Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO is evaluating candidate vaccines and treatments for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which the organization has declared an international health emergency. The outbreak, suspected to have killed 131 people and infected more than 500, involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thailand's cabinet approved reducing visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries, from up to 60 days to mostly 30 days or 15 days on a country-by-country basis, citing recent high-profile arrests of foreigners for drug offences, sex trafficking, and operating businesses without permits.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ebola outbreak spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo faces obstacles from long-running regional conflicts, including M23 militia control of territory and inter-ethnic violence between Lendu and Hema groups in Ituri province, where the outbreak's epicentre is located in Mongbwalu.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department advised Americans not to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak, issuing a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory. The CDC also suspended some visa processing and said non-US passport holders who traveled to these countries in the last 21 days would be restricted from entering the US.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
France's finance minister said two days of G7 talks on economic challenges were "frank, sometimes difficult," but the group agreed a statement reaffirming commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing risks to the global economy, including supply chain pressures and Middle East conflict impacts.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Africa has launched the Sankoree Institute of Global Negotiators (SIGN), described as the first structured credentialing programme for sovereign negotiators in Africa and the Global South. The initiative, backed by several African leaders and implemented in partnership with the Africa School of Governance and AfroChampions, will train government officials and technical advisers in negotiating mining concessions, sovereign debt restructurings, trade agreements, climate finance and health procurement deals.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Dutch cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions docked in Rotterdam Harbour with a skeleton crew after a hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers. The remaining crew faces weeks of quarantine, though the WHO has stressed that contagion from the virus is very rare despite its multi-week incubation period.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to deepen their strategic partnership. The two nuclear powers' relations are underpinned by China's economic heft and Russia's vast oil production, likely central to this week's talks.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US fuel blockade has worsened Cuba's energy crisis, leaving people without power for up to 20 hours daily. The government moved university classes online in February to conserve electricity, but students struggle with distance learning due to patchy internet and unreliable power supplies.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan's GDP expanded 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding market forecasts of 0.4 percent, driven by growth in private consumption and corporate investment. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering an extra budget to support growth amid inflation concerns linked to the Middle East conflict.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has suspended all visa services effective May 18 due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The suspension affects all visa categories and prevents new appointment scheduling, though already-issued visas remain valid and the WHO has declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A WHO representative warned that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province may be spreading faster than originally thought, with over 513 suspected cases as of Tuesday and 131 deaths. Modelling by the London-based MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis suggested substantial under-detection and could not rule out more than 1,000 cases already occurring, while one death has been recorded in neighbouring Uganda.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has reaffirmed its adherence to the One China Policy after the 79th World Health Assembly rejected Taiwan's proposal to participate as an observer for the tenth consecutive year. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei said Kenya "associates itself unequivocally with the One China Policy," while China's Foreign Ministry said the repeated rejection reflected broad international support for the One China principle.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for a two-day State Visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, and technology. Ruto noted that commercial ties between Kenya and Kazakhstan are growing, particularly in tea, flowers, fertiliser and logistics, and said Kenya is seeking to unlock opportunities in finance, ICT, tourism, and other sectors.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
The US State Department has advised Americans not to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda due to an Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the region, and urged reconsideration of travel to Rwanda.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15 failed to produce a traditional joint communiqué due to deep divisions over the West Asia conflict, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE aligned with the United States and Israel, while Iran opposed. The 11 member states and 10 partner countries instead issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document reflecting unresolved disagreements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and maritime navigation rights.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece observes that unlike the past, when artists faced exile for speaking truth to power, the Kenyan government now uses celebrities to shape political narratives, citing their prominent roles at the Africa Forward Summit as evidence of a shift in the relationship between government and artists.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist criticizes Treasury CS John Mbadi for claiming that elective office is required to offer counsel to those in power, arguing that ballot papers do not confer intellectual superiority and that voters' lived experience of hardship gives them valid insight independent of electoral success.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's political future is uncertain ahead of the 2027 general election, with his reelection prospects challenged by public discontent over the cost of living, food prices, taxes, debt, and unemployment, despite government confidence in his prospects.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that African progress depends on removing travel barriers between nations. The article references the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, co-hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, where leaders discussed trade, industrialisation, infrastructure and investment.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →