Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait, according to the Washington Post. If carried out, it would be the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in a century and a half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait, according to the Washington Post. If carried out, it would be the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in a century and a half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ezekiel Kyama, one of the recognizable faces of the June 25, 2024 Parliament breach during anti-Finance Bill protests, has resurfaced publicly after 21 months in hiding, citing fears for his safety following reports of abductions and killings targeting protesters.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes removing VAT exemptions on money dealings and financial services by introducing a 16% Value Added Tax on digital payment processing, transfers, and merchant acquiring services, targeting payment service providers and making transaction processing fees more expensive.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries following the resignation of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban over alleged substandard fuel importation. Kello Harsama moves from ASALs and Regional Development to replace Liban as Petroleum PS, while Caroline Karugu, the EAC Affairs PS, takes on an acting dual role in ASALs and Regional Development.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenyan protester who became a viral icon during the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests inside Parliament has resurfaced after nearly two years in hiding, ending speculation about his whereabouts.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has filed a case at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking to stop changes made to Jubilee Party's leadership and to block the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties from recognizing the party's new officials. Wambugu says he had filed a formal objection to the planned changes and that party officials assured him his concerns would be addressed before any changes were implemented.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party has demanded the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, citing failures in emergency response and questioning disaster preparedness in schools.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said his administration will drive national transformation until the next general election, which he expressed confidence will be peaceful, free and fair, while framing political outcomes as dependent on divine will.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will roll out a modernised enforcement framework for minor traffic offences from June 1, 2026, allowing motorists to receive Police Notifications of Traffic Offence via SMS and email, in some cases avoiding court appearance.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public finance, taxation and policy experts have called for informed and inclusive engagement on Kenya's fiscal priorities during a fiscal dialogue hosted by KCA University. The forum brought together policymakers, tax practitioners, students, academics and industry players to discuss implications of the Finance and Appropriations Bill 2026, focusing on fiscal sustainability, taxation, public expenditure and stronger public participation in budget and tax policy processes.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party has filed an urgent petition in the High Court, alleging the government has failed to allocate and disburse money to the Political Parties Fund as required by law, naming the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Registrar of Political Parties, and Attorney General as respondents for violating the Political Parties Act by allegedly failing to allocate not less than 0.3 per cent of national government revenue to the fund.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The national and county governments have signed a Ksh.4 billion agreement on the second phase of establishing 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). President William Ruto said the government has already disbursed Ksh.8.5 billion for CAIPs and is investing an additional Ksh.2.4 billion in common user facilities to support industrialisation and economic transformation.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that the projected Ksh.3.6 trillion revenue for the 2026/2027 budget may not be realised due to global shocks and heightened geopolitical activity, raising concerns about the financing of the expansive Ksh.4.8 trillion budget.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social and Inclusive Business Camp East Africa Programme held a networking session in Nairobi bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and development partners to accelerate inclusive and sustainable energy transition solutions across East Africa.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome led the issuance of 60 title deeds to community land and public utilities in Samburu East, covering 369,304.37 acres. The titles, which include 5 for community land and 55 for public facilities such as schools, dispensaries, and police stations, are intended to secure land tenure and unlock development in the region.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation is probing a fire at Utumishi Girls' Academy in Gilgil that killed 16 people, with preliminary findings pointing to possible arson and investigators examining whether an emergency exit was locked during the incident.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A government pathologist has arrived at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, where 16 students died in a dormitory fire. The school has been indefinitely closed, 79 students were injured, and bodies have been transferred to Naivasha General Hospital for DNA identification.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An inquest into the death of protester Rex Masai heard that the lead investigating officer told the court detectives were unable to identify the firearm that fired the fatal bullet, citing lack of cooperation from police officers involved in the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In the Shakahola massacre case at Shanzu Law Courts, an accused woman testified that her six dead children willingly fasted to death to "meet their Creator" and dug their own graves before dying, expressing belief they are "happily in heaven."
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has defended Kenya's capacity to handle Ebola cases amid reports of a possible arrangement whereby Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa may be sent to Kenya for treatment. Dr. Oluga said the country is well-equipped to manage infectious disease outbreaks and has strengthened its capacity, particularly following COVID-19 pandemic investments.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Katiba Institute has filed an urgent petition at Milimani High Court seeking to block the government from establishing any Ebola quarantine, isolation or treatment facility linked to the United States or any foreign government in Kenya. The institute is also seeking orders compelling the Ministry of Health to present a contingency plan detailing Kenya's preparedness and response systems for a potential Ebola outbreak.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Many young Kenyans face financial pressure to survive through side hustles and short-term jobs amid high unemployment, with youth unemployment at 67 per cent according to the Federation of Kenya Employers, while more than one million young people enter the labour market annually.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, killed 16 students and hospitalised 73 others early Thursday. Emergency responders arrived more than two hours after the inferno erupted, and students jumped from balconies to escape, pointing to failures in emergency infrastructure.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family has filed a High Court petition seeking the release of Caroline Khatenje Amukune, who they say has been unlawfully detained at Nairobi Adventist Hospital over an unpaid medical bill despite being medically cleared for discharge on May 20. The family has already paid Ksh.350,000 of the accrued bill and offered to sign a debt acknowledgement and structured payment plan for the balance.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people, including a father and son, drowned inside a septic tank at Makindu Boys High School while performing sewage-drainage work. Preliminary reports attribute the deaths to oxygen deprivation in the confined space, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health officials in Vihiga County warn of rising intestinal worm infections among children, linked to poverty, poor nutrition, unsafe water, and inadequate sanitation. Economic hardship forces parents to leave young children unattended, leading to dangerous eating habits that increase infection risk.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Education and Interior Cabinet Secretaries said the government will review compliance with the school safety manual as investigations into a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County continue. The officials said investigators are yet to establish the cause of the blaze.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 12th Annual National HR Congress in Mombasa, the Institute of Human Resource Management challenged HR professionals to champion accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership as the country navigates demands for good governance and institutional reforms.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested one suspect and recovered a homemade pistol following a robbery incident along CITAM Church Road in Jamhuri, Nairobi. The suspect was part of a two-man gang operating on a motorcycle that had launched a robbery spree in the area, and fired several rounds during their attempted escape.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services expressed condolences to families affected by a fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, and said child protection personnel have been deployed to provide safeguarding, family reunification, and psychosocial support for survivors and the bereaved.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's electronic medical records system (KenyaEMR) now operates in more than 2,300 health facilities across the country and covers all chronic disease management, allowing clinicians to access complete patient histories across different facilities and years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed 16 lives and hospitalized 74 students in the early hours of Thursday. The affected dormitory block housed 220 students drawn from Grade 10, Form 3, and Form 4.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has closed two rehabilitation centres in Makueni and Kilifi counties following compliance inspections that found serious safety and regulatory violations, rescuing 16 clients. Inspectors at the Makueni facility found cracked walls, missing ceilings, poor sanitation, inadequate kitchen hygiene, unsafe water, absent medical waste disposal systems, and insufficient qualified personnel including counsellors and medical officers.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan R&B artist Nikita Kering is releasing her first studio EP 'Lick Back' on 29th May, marking her return following her 2022 project 'The Other Side' and her recent signing with Universal Music Group South Africa. The EP, which Kering says is about "taking things into my own hands and being unapologetic," comes after years of singles and features.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Majesty Publishing House Africa has launched the Africa Women Writers Residency, a fully funded four-week programme in September 2026 that will bring together 12 emerging writers from Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa for mentorship, workshops, and literary development, with participants' work to be published in an anthology.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Azam TV has acquired exclusive regional rights to air all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The broadcaster will feature commentary from Bernard Otieno and Anthony Kimani, alongside expert analysis and fan engagement.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras RFC aim to win the Enterprise Cup for the sixth consecutive year and complete a double after securing a historic five-peat of Kenya Cup titles. Uganda's Stanbic Black Pirates, the first Ugandan club to reach the final since 1970, stand in their way at the RFUEA Grounds.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwamba RFC scrumhalf Michelle Alivatsa has died while undergoing treatment. The club remembered her as a passionate player and valued member of the team who also represented Kenya Lioness.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF Kenya Premier League clubs have resolved to establish a Transition League Management Committee to oversee the top flight league starting the 2026/27 season. The move follows discussions among league chairpersons and aims to pursue structural, administrative, and governance reforms while exploring a return to independent league management.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabati Youth beat Luanda Villa 5-0 at St. Sebastian Park in match week 35, with Dennis Ndungu scoring a hat-trick and Abdi Mbogo and Stanley Maina adding one goal each. The victory leaves the NSL debutants in 17th place with 32 points, level on points with Darajani Gogo in the final safety spot but ahead on goal difference with three matches remaining.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bungoma Queens head coach Godfrey Mabonga attributed the team's failure to meet its top-three target during the recently concluded season to financial difficulties that hampered preparation and led to a poor start, resulting in a seventh-place finish.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo has called on the club's supporters to attend Sunday's FKF Premier League finale against Mara Sugar, as the team seeks a top-8 finish in their third season and battles for a spot in the league's upper half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano on May 27, 2026, with a second-half goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Manager Oliver Glasner said the victory earned the club the Europa League place they deserved after UEFA revoked their qualification due to multi-club ownership rules the previous season.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC seek to end their Kenyan Premier League campaign on a high in their season finale against Mathare United away, following a 1-0 home win over Tusker. Head coach Razak Siwa said the recent victory has boosted team confidence and called on supporters to travel in large numbers.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain, led by manager Luis de la Fuente and 18-year-old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, aim to repeat the Euro-World Cup double achieved by the country's golden generation in 2008–2010. Yamal is recovering from a hamstring injury that may delay his tournament appearance.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette called for improved performance after his side suffered a 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday, following a 1-0 defeat to Bandari on Saturday. Mette criticized his team's poor display and wants the remaining league match to serve as preparation for the upcoming FKF Cup final.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner guided the club to the UEFA Conference League title with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday in Leipzig, his last match before departing. Glasner said his only plan was to celebrate and return to London with "a hangover," having won three trophies since taking charge in 2024.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay, the country's all-time top goalscorer with 55 goals, in his World Cup squad announced Wednesday, but Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong misses out. Depay, 32, recently returned from a two-month injury but has played limited minutes.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US states New York and New Jersey announced an investigation into FIFA's World Cup ticket practices, citing "impossibly high" prices, confusion over seat locations, and demand-based price-setting ahead of the tournament in June 2026.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, after securing a 1-1 draw in the first leg at FUFA Stadium in Kampala last week. Forward Emily Adhiambo said the result gave the team confidence and said they now understand Uganda's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the decisive clash.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and confident in his ability to perform, despite scoring only two goals since joining Los Angeles FC in August and South Korea struggling with recent defeats to Ivory Coast and Austria.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu remains confident his team can win the World Cup following historic friendly victories over Brazil and England, though winger Kaoru Mitoma has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Japan have been drawn with the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia in Group F and begin their campaign against the Dutch on June 14.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has signed a four-year contract extension that takes him through the 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup, after leading Scotland to qualification for their first World Cup since 1998.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced he was heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak declared in mid-May, which has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths out of more than 1,000 confirmed and suspected cases as of May 24.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An overloaded minivan carrying 16 passengers—exceeding its nine-person capacity—rear-ended a semi-trailer truck on an expressway in Henan province, China, killing 13 people and injuring three.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday to contain an Ebola outbreak affecting its neighbour. The country has recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain since the outbreak was identified in the DRC on May 15, with limited exceptions for authorised response teams, humanitarian operations, cargo, and security under strict health screening protocols.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine people died in the sea, rivers and lakes in England and Wales during record-breaking hot weather in May, with seven of the deaths involving teenagers or young children. The UK's Royal Life Saving Society issued water safety warnings after temperatures reached 35.1°C at Kew Gardens near London, noting that drowning risk increases fivefold when air temperatures reach 25°C.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The first flight of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa landed in Accra on Wednesday following anti-immigrant protests and violence. Around 800 Ghanaians in total are expected to be repatriated through flights organised by the Ghanaian government.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Selam Tegegn, born in Ethiopia with Eritrean heritage and raised in Kenya, is now a prominent multicultural and public relations ambassador in Western Australia, known for community advocacy, refugee support, and cross-cultural bridge-building.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran and the United States appeared to be cautiously moving toward a deal to end the war that began in late February, with diplomatic exchanges continuing despite mutual accusations of ceasefire violations and a military flare-up this week. Iranian state television published a draft outline of a potential memorandum of understanding, which Washington dismissed as a "complete fabrication."
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yvonne Okwara argues that while the Treasury Cabinet Secretary defends greater scrutiny of taxpayer information on grounds of transparency and tax compliance, Kenyans are equally entitled to ask why the state remains reluctant to fully disclose financial information to citizens, pointing to the Standard Gauge Railway contracts as an example of costly public projects whose agreements remain hidden or redacted.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Citizen Digital columnist observes that Kenyan politicians maintain constant campaign activity and rally schedules despite economic hardship and governance challenges, with many project launches announced but few completions visible to the public.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →