The Standard opinion piece examines the Deputy President's role during a fuel crisis, noting that the constitutional position carries serious governance authority and influence, and questioning his leadership amid his absence during the emergency.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard opinion piece examines the Deputy President's role during a fuel crisis, noting that the constitutional position carries serious governance authority and influence, and questioning his leadership amid his absence during the emergency.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed documents in the High Court arguing that last year's health partnership with the Trump administration is tilted in favour of the US and includes far-reaching commitments made without parliamentary approval, public participation, or consultation with county governments.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, ethnicity is re-emerging as a political mobilisation tool, with recent transporters' strikes and demonstrations exacerbating ethnic divisions that intensify with each electoral cycle.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is leading the United Democratic Alliance's campaign to fill the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat left vacant by the death of David Kiaraho.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A prominent city lawyer is under scrutiny for attempting to privately meet a Kiambu High Court judge ahead of a hearing in the Kenyatta University vice-chancellor succession case. The judge has stepped aside from the matter.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has presented its two-million housing shortage as both a development emergency and a business opportunity for investors while lobbying for funding at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where a Kenyan session detailed challenges of financing housing at scale amid shrinking external funding.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
An officer who served as deputy force commander in Haiti has been appointed the new Eastern Regional Police Commander in a reshuffle affecting numerous senior officers.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A prominent city lawyer faced exposure in Kiambu High Court for attempting to privately visit the judge ahead of a hearing in the Kenyatta University vice-chancellor succession case.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Since 2019, Kenya's courts have debated whether the country imposes excessive punishment on teenagers in sexual relationships and whether the age of consent should be lowered from 18 to 16 years. The Supreme Court struck down mandatory death sentences, and lower courts subsequently declared the Sexual Offences Act's mandatory sentencing provisions unconstitutional.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally spoken on the fuel crisis that prompted a sharp increase in fuel prices, though many Kenyans felt his response came too late and offered no practical relief.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leaders against dividing the country along tribal and ethnic lines, and said that political leaders' rhetoric of calling critics traitors may have pushed attackers who killed Racheal Wandeto on May 18. Police are investigating several angles in the case, though incitement to attack did not feature in their court application for custodial orders.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Jackson Kihara, serving a 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, has accused his uncle, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, of allegedly framing him in the case to seize a multi-million-shilling family estate. Kihara made the allegations before a High Court judge while seeking a review of his sentence.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to certify as urgent a petition by Francis Awino challenging fuel price increases announced by EPRA for the May 15 to June 14, 2026 cycle, directing him to serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2. The increases triggered a nationwide transport strike on May 18; EPRA later reduced diesel prices by Sh10.06 per litre on May 19, but matatu operators rejected the adjustment as insufficient and suspended the strike for one week to allow for government-level negotiations.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written to Siaya Governor James Orengo calling on him to embrace respect and dignity in public discourse, saying his remarks left her humiliated but forgiving him in a letter shared on social media where she distances herself from her official roles.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has warned county governments that weak oversight structures expose devolved units to massive loss of public funds and urged them to fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025. The commission flagged procurement and staff recruitment as sectors most vulnerable to conflict of interest within counties.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
NEDP leader Mike Sonko has revoked appointments allegedly announced at the opening of the party's Ukunda offices in Kwale County, clarifying that no officials have been elected or nominated to the county leadership structure and insisting all positions will be filled through formal democratic process.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, says he attended the first meeting but arrived late to the second meeting on the fuel price crisis, missing crucial parts of negotiations between transport stakeholders and government officials before final remarks were made.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Siaya County Assembly has suspended East Asembo MCA Gordon Onguru for 30 days following allegations that he made disparaging and sexually suggestive remarks against President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at a public gathering in Oyugis Town.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court declared that sections of the Sexual Offences Act cannot be applied to criminalise consensual, non-coercive sexual relationships between adolescents who are close in age, ruling that such enforcement violates constitutional rights including equality, dignity, privacy and the rights of children. The court found that criminal sanctions should not apply where there is no evidence of exploitation, coercion, abuse or power imbalance between adolescents of close age proximity.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is undertaking a five-day development tour of the Coast region starting Thursday, featuring the launch, inspection and handover of projects across six counties. Key activities include launching accelerated title deed issuance in Mombasa, commissioning the Kizingitini Fish Market in Lamu, and launching last-mile electricity projects in Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will conduct a five-day development tour of the Coast region starting Thursday, featuring the handover of completed projects, inspection of ongoing works, and launch of new developments across multiple counties including accelerated title deed issuance, power and electricity connectivity projects, and modern markets.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
A KPMG tax expert has warned that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 is designed primarily to raise revenue rather than stimulate economic growth or ease living costs, with the government targeting an additional Sh120 billion as part of efforts to increase annual tax collections to Sh2.9 trillion in 2026/27.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has pledged financial support from the county emergency fund to traders whose properties were destroyed during recent protests over fuel price hikes. The governor condemned the violence and looting in Murang'a town on Monday night and urged residents not to politicize fuel price increases in ways that harm business owners.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Motorists Association of Kenya has accused PSV and TSV sector leaders of betraying the Transport Sector Alliance after they suspended a nationwide fuel strike without consulting the full alliance, despite prior agreements against independent negotiations with government.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Jackson Kihara Gachucha, serving a 20-year prison sentence, told the High Court he was "maliciously prosecuted" and "framed," claiming key documents from his father's estate could prove his innocence. Justice Alexander Muteti ordered Manyani Maximum Prison officials to escort him to retrieve the documents.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Embu dismissed an election petition challenging Moses Wamuthende's election, finding that although several electoral irregularities and malpractices occurred—including violations involving 1,072 assisted voters and breaches by individuals making multiple declarations—the petitioner failed to prove they substantially affected the poll outcome.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused critics of fuelling ethnic profiling and hate, linking recent tensions to tribal mobilisation and hate speech, and vowed that those dividing Kenyans along tribal lines would answer for it. He referenced the death of Rachel Wandeto, killed after a suspected petrol attack in Mwiki, saying her killing resulted from "hate" and "tribalism."
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua announced he will shorten his month-long UK trip to one week, saying he needs to return home to support Kenyans and speak on their behalf to pressure the ruling administration on accountability and economic relief.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has cleared the auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Dari Business Park while temporarily stopping the sale of his Entim Sidai property pending case determination. The court also directed Tuju to deposit 50 million shillings within 30 days as security, warning that failure to comply would automatically lapse the stay orders protecting Entim Sidai.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has upheld the auction and transfer of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Dari Business Park, finding the sale already completed and removing it from interim protection. The court granted a limited stay on the Entim Sidai property on condition of a Sh50 million deposit within 30 days, pending appeal in a commercial dispute involving lenders and multiple defendants.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has called for renewed multilateral solidarity and stronger cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations to address Africa's peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is straining conflict prevention and mediation efforts across the continent.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament announced the 23rd Annual National Prayer Breakfast will be held May 28 at Safari Park Hotel, with President William Ruto attending, while a constitutional petition challenges the use of public funds for the event pending before the High Court.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has nullified summons and arrest warrants issued against an ODPP prosecutor over a land fraud case, ruling that subordinate courts lack jurisdiction to question prosecutorial decisions. Justice Christine Meoli found the subordinate court's actions amounted to judicial overreach and that challenges to prosecution decisions must go through appropriate legal mechanisms before competent courts.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged universities, colleges, examination bodies and regulators to strengthen academic qualification systems to prevent forged certificates being used to fraudulently qualify candidates for elective positions, warning that such forgery intensifies ahead of general elections.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the Government is implementing transformative projects at the Coast to ensure equitable distribution of development programmes and address historical inequities. He cited investments in roads, electricity, special economic zones, fishing infrastructure including five fish landing sites, and 272 fishing boats, along with expanded port operations.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court in Embu has upheld UDA's Njeru Leo Wa Muthende as the validly elected Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, dismissing a petition by DP's Newton Kariuki Ndwiga that challenged the by-election result. Though the court found isolated electoral irregularities and possible criminal malpractices, Justice R. Mwongo ruled these were not widespread or substantial enough to overturn the election.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on County Assemblies to fully implement the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, and strengthen independent oversight of County Executive operations to enhance accountability and protect public resources. The EACC said the law introduces a stronger framework for asset and wealth declarations, and effectiveness will depend on how faithfully public officials and oversight institutions execute their responsibilities.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
During a hearing of the Mbeere North by-election petition, Justice Richard Mwongo criticised the IEBC for being passive in handling electoral offences, stating that the commission should act as "the policeman of Kenya" and investigate suspicious activities once they become public, rather than waiting for formal police reports.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has summoned aspiring candidates from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties to a consultative forum on May 25, aimed at engaging prospective candidates on the party's electoral roadmap ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court ruled Thursday that it cannot grant a stay of execution for former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Dari Business Park in Karen, as the property has already been sold. The court did grant a temporary stay for Tuju's other property, Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary, pending appeal, with Tuju required to deposit Ksh.50 million as security within 30 days.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi and other groups have rejected the Finance Bill 2026 as punitive, citing concerns over proposed increases in excise duty on mobile phones and proposals to grant the KRA access to citizens' personal data without consent. The groups are calling for Kenyans to reject the Bill and have threatened protests and legal action.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya expressed frustration over inadequate budget allocation to his ministry, telling Parliament's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives that he requires Ksh.200 million for operational expenses and has been forced to plead for funds.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya) has filed a High Court petition seeking to block Parliament from passing the 2026/2027 Appropriations Bill, arguing that the proposed Political Parties Fund allocation falls below the 0.3 per cent of national government revenue required by law.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto issued more than 33,000 land title deeds to residents from six Coast counties (Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita-Taveta) during a five-day development tour, pledging an additional 200,000 deeds within 90 days as part of addressing the squatter challenge.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a High Court petition seeking reinstatement of Siaya Governor James Orengo's security detail, which was withdrawn on May 19 without notice. The lobby group claims the withdrawal was unlawful, discriminatory and politically motivated, and exposed the governor to security risks while violating constitutional protections for state officers.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party candidate Newton Kariuki has filed notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld UDA's Leo Wa Muthende's victory in the November Mbeere North Parliamentary by-election. The High Court dismissed Kariuki's petition after finding he failed to prove that alleged irregularities—including violence, election technology failures, and procedural breaches—substantially affected the poll outcome.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto warned that those responsible for the fatal attack on gospel singer Rachel Wandeto will be held accountable, condemning tribal profiling and violence against citizens for their political beliefs. Wandeto died at Kenyatta National Hospital after sustaining severe burns in an attack in Nairobi's Kasarani area, which authorities are investigating as possibly politically motivated.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
A leading business lobby warned on Wednesday that high fuel costs are crippling Kenya's economy. The warning comes as the government prepares to resume talks with transport operators following strikes that have disrupted the country.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
At the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, the focus has been on financing housing at scale, with Kenya's President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome emphasizing the global economic importance of housing solutions.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's city centre is undergoing transformation as investors pour billions into new skyscraper developments, replacing older low-rise buildings that have occupied the downtown area for decades.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
NCBA Group's profit after tax rose to Sh6 billion in the three months to March 31, up from Sh5.5 billion a year earlier, driven by strong growth in digital lending, higher customer deposits, and improved revenue diversification across regional operations. The Nedbank sale deal remains on track.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, Airbnb announced it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals, and grocery delivery to its app to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop and compete with platforms like Booking.com and Expedia.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pavilion Master Builders and South Africa's Mixx Cement Company have introduced Mixx Cement to Kenya, a premium cement-based coating designed to create seamless finishes on walls, floors and furniture that resist moisture and heavy use. The product is marketed as a durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional finishes, applicable to painted surfaces, tiles, cement walls, glass and other rigid materials.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Chaka, a former stopover town along the Nairobi–Nanyuki highway, is rapidly developing as a real estate hub with developers replicating Nairobi-style controlled estates to meet investor demand for affordable, well-planned alternatives to the capital's expensive property market. The shift is driven by improving infrastructure, rising land prices in urban centres, and changing lifestyle preferences.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
At the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi, tech leaders including Gebeya CEO Amadou Daffe called for Kenya to position itself as a continental hub for AI entrepreneurship rather than merely consuming AI tools developed abroad, building on its track record with innovations like M-PESA and fintech growth. Gebeya partnered with VukaOS to integrate AI-powered business ideation tools into its Dala Studio platform.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and African countries are urged to increase funding for science, technology, research and innovation to reduce reliance on donor support.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
EPRA Director Edward Kinyua says Kenya has sufficient diesel and super petrol reserves to last approximately one month, with vessels lined up for discharge at Mombasa port. The country holds 23 days of diesel stock and 28 days of super petrol stock totaling about 225 million litres.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A KPMG East Africa tax expert has warned that proposed 16 percent VAT on digital payment platform fees in the Finance Bill 2026 could reverse progress in financial inclusion and mobile money adoption by discouraging users from M-Pesa and similar services. The expert argues the government's taxation focus may push Kenyans back toward cash-based transactions and hinder economic growth.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is pushing to finalise a meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton under a newly implemented zero-tariff framework, with the Chinese Ambassador pledging support during talks with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Google unveiled what it describes as a major leap into the 'agentic era' of artificial intelligence at its Google I/O 2026 conference, introducing new AI-powered tools and infrastructure upgrades. CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is now shifting focus toward bringing autonomous AI agents directly to everyday consumers after years of building for developers and enterprises.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a Sh41 billion expansion plan for the Port of Mombasa as part of a strategy to position Kenya as a leading trade and logistics hub in East and Central Africa, alongside infrastructure improvements including highway dualling and a Sh1 billion Likoni Ferry modernization programme.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Banking and accounting industry groups have submitted proposals to the National Assembly Finance Committee calling for reductions in PAYE rates and expansion of tax bands, arguing that lowering the marginal rate to 30 per cent on the higher bracket would release approximately Ksh.28 billion into the economy.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power generated Ksh.382 million from electricity sales to the e-mobility sector between July 2023 and April 2026, as the number of registered electric vehicles on Kenyan roads grew to more than 35,000. Monthly EV charging revenue increased from under Ksh.1 million in July 2023 to more than Ksh.35 million in February 2026.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence cloud platform to empower Kenyan youth, university graduates, software developers, and young innovators with affordable access to AI infrastructure and global technology platforms. The company presented the initiative, part of its corporate social responsibility programme, at the AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bankers Association has called for deletion of proposed Withholding Tax on card transaction fees and a 16 per cent VAT on digital payment processing, warning the combined tax burden would increase total digital financial transaction costs and risk financial exclusion.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government is issuing title deeds and providing critical services in 38 informal settlement schemes across the country to formalize land ownership and support sustainable urban development.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has commissioned a national baseline survey on rice production to address an annual rice deficit of 700,000 metric tonnes and reduce imports costing more than Sh56 billion. The survey will assess acreage, irrigation infrastructure, water availability, mechanisation, seed varieties, and other factors across major rice-producing schemes as part of the Rice Deficit Reduction Programme.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto issued over 33,000 title deeds to residents across six Coast counties and pledged an additional 200,000 to be processed within 90 days, as part of efforts to resolve long-standing land ownership disputes and squatter challenges.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has called for the introduction of value addition for all Kenyan agricultural products before export, saying the move could create jobs for young people and reduce dependency on politicians for money.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has unveiled a Sh3.8 billion compensation plan to resolve long-standing land ownership disputes at the Coast, issuing title deeds to residents who have lived as squatters for decades. The funds will compensate absentee landlords and facilitate land transfer to local residents.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government has commissioned a National Baseline Survey for Rice Production under the Rice Deficit Reduction Programme to increase local rice output and reduce dependence on imports. The survey will collect data on acreage, irrigation infrastructure, water availability, mechanisation, seed varieties, productivity, post-harvest handling, and market access across major irrigation schemes and emerging rice-growing areas.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya experienced more than 3.3 billion cyber threat events between January and March, with artificial intelligence identified as a major driver of evolving cybersecurity risks. The Communications Authority warned that AI technologies are creating new vulnerabilities, while a global deficit of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals compounds the challenge.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station has stepped aside pending investigations into the controversial release of 64 suspects arrested over public order offences. The Internal Affairs Unit is investigating allegations of bribery and abuse of office linked to the release on Monday.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has ruled that consensual sexual relations between minors of close age proximity who are not exploiting or coercing each other should no longer attract automatic defilement charges.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Isiolo County discovered suspected human body remains, clothes, and shoes believed to belong to businessman George Gitonga, who disappeared on May 1st. Police have collected DNA samples for forensic analysis to confirm the identity of the remains.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution is seeking a warrant of arrest for a couple living in the United States to face charges of conspiring to murder five family members, including their mother. The prosecutor noted a mutual legal agreement between Kenya and the USA that would facilitate deportation of Amos Wanjiru and Alice Muya to face the charges.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nakuru have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the alleged defilement and murder of Grade Six pupil Mercy Nyambura in Njoro Sub-County. The suspect, who fled after the alleged offence, was tracked down at his aunt's home and claimed he was possessed by spirits at the time of the attack.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nyamira has upheld death sentences for Francis Oruko, Job Morara, and Kevin Mogy Thomas, convicted of armed robbery involving cash and goods worth Sh18,000 from a club in Nyamira Township on November 30, 2023. Justice Thripsisa Cherere ruled the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the three jointly carried out the violent robbery.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Bungoma County government has warned that non-communicable diseases are rising in the area, with children at high risk, and advised residents to exercise regularly, observe recommended nutrition, and undergo hypertension screening. Community health promoters have been deployed to conduct household-level screening for hypertension and diabetes.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly six years after the death of former Lands Commissioner Elisha Chebii Chesiyna in June 2020, his family remains embroiled in a succession dispute over his estate, with widows and children battling in court over burial arrangements and control of his wealth.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Police have been allowed to hold Josiah Njeru Njiru, the suspect in the murder of gospel singer Rachael Muthoni Wandeto, for 10 days while they investigate. Wandeto was lured from her home on May 15, attacked and doused with flammable liquid, suffering 70 percent burns before dying on May 18.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Education intends to gradually phase out physical examinations from the education system to reduce costs associated with printing and transporting exam papers. The move toward paperless exams has already been piloted in more than 30 teacher training colleges.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, said he interrupted Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on May 18 based on goodwill rather than agreement, and was not part of the decision to suspend the matatu strike triggered by fuel price rises.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Aggrey Boys National School caught fire in a dormitory as teachers received students back to school, days after a previous fire that forced 2,000 students home and prompted Sh4,500 repair charges per student. At least 33 students have been arraigned for arson across 12 closed public secondary schools in the region.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ingotse Boys High School in Navakholo, Kakamega County, has been closed indefinitely after fire destroyed the library, guidance and counseling offices, and other sections on Wednesday night. Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have begun investigations to establish the cause and whether the incident was deliberate.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 17-year-old Form Three student at Chemalal Mixed Secondary School in Bomet County is in critical condition at AIC Litein Mission Hospital after being stabbed by a 23-year-old day scholar classmate during a Christian Union session on Thursday. The suspect is alleged to have attacked her in the chest and left arm in a suspected love triangle dispute; he was apprehended after bystanders intervened.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 12-year-old girl found in a maize plantation in Njoro, Nakuru County, was defiled and manually strangled to death, according to a post-mortem examination. Dr Wangari Wambugu, a pathologist at Egerton University Mortuary, found multiple neck injuries, sexual injuries, and internal bleeding consistent with strangulation; a suspect has been arrested.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta National Hospital has successfully performed haemorrhoids treatment on two patients using advanced Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (THD) technology, a minimally invasive procedure conducted in partnership with Pentaprism Medical Africa as part of a skills transfer programme. The new method is expected to reduce patient discomfort and improve recovery compared to conventional treatments.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Traders and residents in Kagio town are assessing losses and considering enhanced security measures following two days of unrest linked to a matatu strike over fuel prices, which saw clashes between protesters and police and damage to businesses including a nightclub and attempted vandalism of a business centre.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives investigating the killing of Rachael Muthoni Wandeto have asked a Makadara court to detain taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiru for 21 days to pursue CCTV evidence, trace witnesses, and conduct forensic analysis. Wandeto was lured from her Mwiki home on May 15, attacked with a flammable liquid, and died from severe burns on May 18.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 17-year-old Form Three student at Chemalal AIC Secondary School in Konoin, Bomet County, is in critical condition at Litein Level Four Hospital after being stabbed in the chest and left arm by a 23-year-old male classmate. Police linked the incident to a suspected love triangle after the suspect confronted his girlfriend following a Christian Union session.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rachel Wandetto, a gospel singer who had tattooed an image of President William Ruto on her body, died from severe burn injuries after being attacked and set on fire by unknown individuals in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County. Her brother Isaiah Mwangi Wandeto has called for authorities to bring those responsible to justice and said he will continue expressing his political views openly.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man posing as a newly posted police officer tricked an officer at Kitale Police Station in Trans Nzoia County into handing over his firearm and ammunition. The incident occurred on Tuesday at 9:30pm when the suspect, dressed in a police raincoat, gained entry by claiming to be transferred from Eldoret Police Station, then asked an officer to help carry his rifle during an escort to a hotel.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has declared that prosecuting adolescents under the Sexual Offences Act for consensual, non-coercive peer relationships violates constitutional rights including equality, dignity, privacy, and the best interests of the child. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that criminal enforcement of Sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Act against adolescents in close-age relationships without evidence of exploitation, coercion, abuse or power imbalance is unconstitutional.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
A boat capsized at the Kwa Bruno Channel near the LAPSSET area in Lamu County. According to Kenya Red Cross, four people were rescued and hospitalized, while efforts to find four others continued, with rescue operations involving Kenya Red Cross divers, Beach Management Unit members, and local fishing boats.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Mercy Akinyi Ofuwa, a former employee of the Office of the Auditor General, for allegedly using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate to secure employment. She faces charges of forgery, uttering a false document, and fraudulent acquisition of public property amounting to Ksh.5,838,790 in salaries earned during her employment.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has pledged to connect 15,000 households in Kwale County to electricity by the end of the year as part of the government's rural electrification programme. The electrification programme, being implemented by REREC, will cost KSh1.8 billion, with over 12,000 households already connected over the last three years.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kerugoya court has ordered Peter Kanumbi, accused of murdering JSS teacher Betty Wanjiru Nyaga, to remain in custody for five days while investigations continue. Kanumbi denied the allegations, and police argued he was a flight risk and security concern.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 27-year-old suspect has been arraigned for allegedly operating fake rescue centres across Mombasa and Kilifi counties while engaging in child trafficking and sexual exploitation. Detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation and found him with three female juveniles at a hideout in Nguu Tatu Estate.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At Kenya's first faith-based Disability conference, religious leaders were challenged to take a frontline role in ending stigma against persons with disabilities, with speakers warning that stigma in religious and community settings continues to isolate PWDs and calling on the Church to reshape narratives and promote dignity and equal participation.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives arrested Mercy Akinyi Ofuwa, a former Office of the Auditor General employee, for allegedly using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education to secure employment. She faces charges of forgery, uttering a false document, and fraudulent acquisition of public property amounting to Sh5,838,790 in allegedly fraudulently earned salaries and benefits.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 27-year-old man has been arraigned in Mombasa on charges including defilement, child trafficking for sexual exploitation, and child abuse after detectives rescued 22 girls from facilities in Mombasa and Kilifi counties that were allegedly disguised as rescue centres but used to sexually exploit minors.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Police have been granted 10 days to detain taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiri in connection with the murder of gospel musician Rachel Wandeto. Njiri, arrested in Ruai, was the last person in communication with Wandeto, who was attacked and set on fire in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County; detectives say he holds crucial information about the killing.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services and the WHO Regional Director for Europe held talks on healthcare workforce development, focusing on addressing global shortages, retention strategies, and ethical mobility frameworks for healthcare workers between Africa and Europe. The discussions included a Health Workforce Collaboration Framework aimed at improving retention, social inclusion, and protection of healthcare workers from violence and burnout.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Alliance Française will host 'Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming,' a transmedia exhibition by Kenyan photographer and filmmaker Khaliyesa B. Minishi, running from May 26–30, 2026. The multidisciplinary showcase draws from a decade of photographs, films, and personal narratives, rooted in work initiated in 2015.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nadia Mukami has announced her separation from long-time partner Ali Yusuf (Arrow Boy) after relationship challenges over the past year and a half. She stated that balancing motherhood, her career, and healing work led to the decision to end their partnership.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi is hosting the 2026 Africa Soft Power Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators, investors, creatives, and policymakers from across the continent to discuss how African countries can align culture, innovation, finance, and human capital to drive economic growth and strengthen the continent's global influence.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled a youthful squad for next month's international friendlies as Kenya prepares for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kenya are already assured a place at the tournament as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, though the qualifiers remain important for McCarthy's rebuilding project.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Olympic silver medallist and former world javelin champion Julius Yego has announced the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana as his last African competition, saying his focus will shift to the World Championships next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, after which he plans to retire and mentor younger javelin throwers.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal has won the 2025/2026 English Premier League championship, ending a 22-year drought since Patrick Vieira lifted the trophy in 2004. The article reflects on the club's long wait for the title and the dramatic changes in Kenya and the world during that span.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa and relocated it to Belgium. The move came after an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC was declared last week, with around 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manuel Neuer, who retired from international duty in 2024, has been recalled to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Neuer will be the number one goalkeeper ahead of Oliver Baumann.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Aston Villa supporters lined the streets of Birmingham on Thursday to celebrate the club's Europa League final victory, their first silverware in 30 years. The side defeated Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul, ending a trophy drought since the 1996 League Cup and securing their first major European prize in 44 years.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA will use a two-tier qualifying system for the 2030 World Cup, with a top league of 36 countries divided into three groups of 12, mirroring Champions League format. The best-ranked nations from the three League 1 groups will qualify for the World Cup, with remaining places decided via play-offs, while 18 lower-ranked countries compete in League 2 with a chance to qualify.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's football federation vice-president expressed confidence in FIFA's protocols as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Iran will face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in Group G, opening their campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic has confirmed Viktor Troicki as his new head coach ahead of the French Open. Troicki, a former world number 12 and Serbia's Davis Cup captain, previously helped guide Djokovic to Olympic gold in 2024.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the team must improve their clinical finishing ahead of the FKF Cup final on 14 June, after the Brewers advanced by defeating KCB FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team cancelled a planned three-day pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa and relocated it to Belgium. The decision came after the country was hit by an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region, with 139 suspected deaths from around 600 probable cases recorded.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi expressed confidence ahead of an away match against Mwatate United on 24 May, citing improved team unity and morale following a 2-1 victory over Nairobi City Stars. Mwatate United currently sit at the bottom of the National Super League table with 25 points.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's national football team will play Mali on June 4 in a friendly match during its pre-World Cup training camp in Antalya, Turkey, the Iranian football federation said. The match follows a game against Gambia as Iran prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight Arsenal fans were each fined Ksh 500 by an Eldoret court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct during street celebrations following Arsenal's Premier League title win—their first since the 2003/04 season.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the African record holder in the 100m, competes in the Xiamen Diamond League on Saturday carrying four sub-10 second performances already this season, including a 9.98-second second-place finish at last weekend's Shanghai Diamond League opener.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus faces Sunday's derby against Torino in sixth place after a 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina, needing a win and help from other results to secure a top-four Champions League spot. Coach Luciano Spalletti's team, hired in October to achieve Champions League qualification, risks missing European football and its financial impact.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nzoia Sugar head coach Charles Odero says his team is determined to beat Naivas FC in their National Super League fixture this weekend, expressing confidence despite Naivas sitting above them in the standings. The coach said the team has prepared well and has no major injury concerns ahead of the match.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Kenya University emerged among top performers in Kenya Universities Sports Federation's Nairobi North Conference League, winning 10 championship titles across disciplines including basketball, woodball, taekwondo, and badminton, plus institutional awards including Best Private University and First Runners-Up Overall Winning University.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Harry Maguire said he was "shocked and gutted" to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender, who had been called up in March, confirmed his exclusion from the 26-man squad that Tuchel announced Friday.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Karate Federation has unveiled a 50-member national team to compete at the 2026 UFAK Region East Karate Championships, scheduled for May 28-31 at the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena in Nairobi. The regional tournament is expected to attract athletes, coaches and officials from eleven countries across East Africa.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is prepared to beat Uganda in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers second round, scheduled for Friday, 22 May, in Kampala. Cheche will be without defenders Rose Nangila and midfielder Lindey Weey Atieno due to injury.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Nairobi City Marathon has received over 17,000 registrations, surpassing last year's 16,000 applications. Runners come mainly from Kenya (15,000) with participants from 75 countries; the race will feature four categories on June 7.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Association is investigating Southampton after the club admitted observing Middlesbrough's training session during semi-final play-offs, as well as two other similar incidents during the season. An independent disciplinary commission expelled Southampton from the Championship play-off final, docked the club four points for next season, and the club's appeal was dismissed.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on whether the 1948 Convention 87 of the International Labour Organisation implicitly protects the right to strike. The non-binding ruling, expected Thursday, could clarify the right to strike in international law and has profound implications for global labour relations, with unions arguing the convention protects strike rights and employers disagreeing.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, citing an emerging public health situation following a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO says the risk from the outbreak is high in central Africa but remains low globally.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States indicted former President Raul Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, prompting Cuban officials to call for protests and raising speculation about Trump's intentions toward the island amid ongoing US pressure.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A French appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 Rio-Paris flight crash that killed 228 people, reversing a 2023 lower court acquittal. The court found both companies "solely and entirely responsible" and ordered each to pay 225,000 euros, the maximum fine for corporate manslaughter.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump announced easing restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, characterizing Biden-era rules as "ridiculous" and costly. Trump's administration is extending deadlines for companies to phase out HFCs and exempting road refrigerant appliances from new leak requirements.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Chad's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by opposition leader Succes Masra, a former prime minister arrested in May 2025 and sentenced to 20 years in prison for inciting violence and complicity to murder. Human Rights Watch said his continued detention demonstrates the government's intolerance of dissent.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined African leaders and diplomats at the 17th High-Level Retreat on Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon, where he called for stronger African-led mediation frameworks and homegrown solutions to continental conflicts.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
German federal prosecutors arrested a married couple identified as Xuejun C. and Hua S. on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence agency and seeking information on high-tech with military applications by establishing contacts with German scientists at universities and research institutions.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain will extend a 5 pence per litre cut in motor fuel duty until the end of the year to ease cost-of-living pressures following the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices. The government also announced a 12-month road tax holiday for hauliers and a cut to red diesel duty.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister facing charges related to alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew from Milan to New York on May 9 on a foreign media journalist visa, according to Polish prosecutors. Reuters reported that a U.S. Deputy Secretary of State had instructed State Department officials to approve a visa for Ziobro to flee to the U.S. from Hungary.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week poses a high regional risk but remains low globally, with the virus likely having circulated for months before detection. The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC has caused 139 suspected deaths from around 600 probable cases, with numbers expected to increase.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain has struck a trade agreement with six Gulf Cooperation Council states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), marking the first such deal between the bloc and a Group of Seven country. The agreement is expected to deliver relatively modest economic benefits for the UK as Britain seeks to strengthen trade ties following its departure from the European Union.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sierra Leone became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with nine west African deportees from Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea and Senegal arriving Wednesday morning at Freetown's international airport.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A by-election in Makerfield constituency on June 18 will see Labour's Andy Burnham attempt to return to parliament; if successful, he is widely expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the party leadership. Starmer has faced pressure following poor Labour results in recent local elections.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, while President Trump described negotiations as on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes, warning the window for diplomacy could close quickly.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Avalon airport in Victoria was partially evacuated after a laser hair removal device was detected during security screening and mistaken for a suspicious object. A bomb disposal unit responded, but the item was determined to be harmless, and the airport reopened later in the day after some flights were delayed or cancelled.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Radio Caroline, a former British pirate radio station, apologized after a computer error at its studio in Maldon, Essex accidentally triggered a death of a monarch procedure on Tuesday, causing the station to fall silent and broadcast an erroneous announcement of King Charles III's death.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution welcoming an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on States' legal obligations regarding climate change, with 141 countries including Kenya voting in favour, while the US, Russia, Belarus, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen voted against.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, for the 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, which will bring together African Union representatives, regional bodies, UN envoys and other stakeholders to focus on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has seen a surge in depression, mental distress, and suicide cases among religious leaders, with WHO ranking Kenya fifth among African nations for depression cases. The piece argues that clergy—often the first responders in others' crises—lack safe spaces to acknowledge their own mental health struggles.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard criticizes the government's response to public hardship, arguing that rising costs of living and pump prices are pushing Kenyans beyond their limits and stoking anger that threatens social stability.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines the constitutional role and authority of Kenya's Deputy President position and questions its holder's visibility during a fuel crisis while the President was absent.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while rising fuel prices have triggered widespread anger over cost of living, the more serious crisis is a widening disconnect between Kenya's leaders and ordinary citizens, with government officials defending fuel hikes through technical explanations while many Kenyans feel unheard and emotionally abandoned.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that plea bargaining in corruption trials should be used sparingly and not become a default option for weak prosecution, following the termination of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's Sh73.5 million trial through a deal requiring him to forfeit Sh235 million.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's TVET institutions have grown to over 700,000 learners across various disciplines as students increasingly opt for technical and vocational training over universities, but the sector faces unspecified challenges requiring urgent government attention.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
African enterprises with entrepreneurial potential struggle to transition into scalable institutions because many remain built around centralized, founder-centric ownership models. Scale requires shared ownership through strategic investors, professional governance, employee ownership, and partnerships to unlock capital and institutional capacity for long-term growth.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Trump–Xi Summit in Beijing demonstrated that U.S.–China relations need not mean permanent confrontation despite ongoing trade disputes, semiconductor restrictions, military tensions, and ideological disagreements. The summit symbolized both sides' understanding that neither can afford a complete breakdown in relations.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Richard Teng, writing on behalf of Binance, argues that Africa is at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain technology use. According to the piece, Africans are using crypto to reduce cross-border payment costs, create income opportunities for entrepreneurs and creators, and expand financial access for those excluded from traditional banking systems.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →