Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi declined to find that National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula violated the law and should be removed for declaring Kenya Kwanza as the majority party, despite the court finding that Azimio was the majority. The judges ruled there was no evidence the speaker violated any of their orders.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to remove three Court of Appeal judges—Luka Kimaru, Sila Munyao, and Johnson Ogolla—for lifting High Court orders that had suspended a Kenya-US health cooperation deal worth Sh208 million and blocked sharing of Kenya's health data with the United States.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will make a three-day state visit to South Africa from June 3 to June 5 at President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation, with a focus on strengthening economic ties and deepening bilateral relations. The visit will include a ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks, and a business forum aimed at expanding economic cooperation and unlocking trade and investment opportunities.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court petition has been filed seeking to stop six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County over alleged procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, and violations of procurement laws. The petitioner alleges the procurement process was manipulated to benefit entities linked to Governor Ahmed Jiir.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
At a burial in Bungoma County, political leaders clashed over the 2027 election, development record, and President Ruto's re-election prospects. Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama faced hostility when promoting Ruto's two-term agenda, while opposition figures including Bumula MP Jack Wamboka attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration for stalled infrastructure, corruption, and economic hardship.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Head of Government Delivery has called for project management to be more firmly embedded in public sector policy and decision-making frameworks to strengthen government delivery and achieve sustainable development impact. He urged project management professionals to work collectively to elevate the profession's role in government delivery systems and emphasised the importance of value creation through technology, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative approaches.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over whether Western Kenya should support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid or the opposition coalition. Savula, now in the UDA, argued the Luhya community should back Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects from the Kenya Kwanza administration.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended the government's plan to establish a health facility in Laikipia in partnership with the United States, saying it is a military installation serving both Kenyan and American personnel in high-risk regions and forms part of Kenya's infectious disease preparedness strategy, not to import Ebola patients.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has challenged HR professionals to eliminate ghost workers, payroll fraud and irregular allowances to contain the public wage bill. He said payroll leakages undermine service delivery and erode public trust, and that ghost workers, duplicated names and irregular payments inflate government expenditure at the expense of development projects.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will undertake a three-day state visit to South Africa from June 3 to June 5, 2026, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, trade and investment ties. The visit will include a formal welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 4, bilateral talks between the two heads of state, and a business forum bringing together stakeholders from both countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Finance Committee has warned that misinformation and unofficial documents are shaping public debate on the Finance Bill 2026, noting confusion over provisions such as rental income tax and Mitumba taxation. Parliament issued clarifications debunking claims that the bill requires annual land rent payments on freehold land, urging the public to verify information using the official version.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Youth in Nanyuki have vowed to stage demonstrations on Madaraka Day (Monday) to demand cancellation of plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation in the decision-making process and concerns about resident safety and tourism impact. The protests follow a High Court halt to the facility's establishment.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned Western Kenya politicians against associating with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming Uhuru failed to fully support Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga in the 2022 presidential race. Atwoli alleged that Uhuru promised but never delivered Ksh.400 million for polling agents, resulting in Odinga's campaign lacking agents at polling stations.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has condemned violence that occurred during Siaya Governor James Orengo's political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, warning against political intolerance and calling for leaders to compete through ideas and development agendas rather than confrontation.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Kwanza administration has accelerated the creation and operationalisation of new sub-counties, divisions, locations and sub-locations in Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, deploying National Government Administration Officers to underserved areas to improve governance, security and service delivery in a region historically challenged by distance and sparse populations.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into several deaths reported during and after fuel price protests held on May 18, 2026, with inquiries into police conduct and use of force ongoing. The authority is investigating multiple cases in Kiambu and Nakuru counties, including a death in police custody and fatal shootings linked to the protests.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has rebuked youthful politicians for using funeral gatherings to wage political battles against senior leaders through insults, saying such conduct violates African cultural values and undermines community unity.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna attacked the Kenya Kwanza government at a burial in Bungoma, linking past demolitions and the Utumishi Girls School dormitory fire—which left 16 students dead—to leadership failures. Sifuna plans to introduce a Senate motion to investigate overcrowding and deteriorating infrastructure in public boarding secondary schools.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya will host the 27th edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya on June 3–5, 2026, an automotive trade exhibition expected to bring together global automotive manufacturers, spare-parts suppliers, technology firms, and mobility innovators from more than 30 countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oya Micro Credit Kenya warns that many small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to sustain growth due to limited financial management skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning. The lender has integrated financial literacy training into its lending model to guide customers on responsible borrowing and business management.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,519.64 per ounce on Friday after news of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension, though prices remain set for a monthly decline amid inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a 30-day ultimatum (expiring June 29, 2026) for hundreds of traders operating along the Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo corridor to remove all illegal structures and roadside businesses from the road reserve, to enable infrastructure upgrades including service roads, bus bays, and drainage systems.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Mitumba traders have proposed a simplified 5 percent final tax at importation to replace the current system (16% VAT, 60% Corporation Tax, and 30% trader tax), arguing it will ease compliance and maintain affordability of second-hand clothes. The proposal comes as the National Treasury currently proposes exempting Mitumba under the Finance Bill.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
The commissioning of the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation in Kilifi addresses decades of unstable, costly electricity supply caused by inadequate transmission infrastructure and diesel-powered generation dependence. Reliable power is necessary to support the region's economic, industrial, and tourism potential.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Banking regulations assign a 100 per cent risk weight to smallholder and small agribusiness loans, the same as large corporate loans, despite evidence that farmers have lower default rates than other borrowers. This penalizes banks for lending to agriculture, leaving formal credit inaccessible to millions of farmers even though they are classified as lower-risk borrowers.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe will travel to South Africa on June 4 for high-level discussions aimed at removing non-tariff barriers to agricultural trade and signing a Memorandum of Cooperation covering agricultural trade, research, technology transfer, value addition, food security and investment.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Farmers in Siaya County have found that planting indigenous crops reduces crop destruction by monkeys and helps mitigate climate risks. One farmer reported that monkeys have intensified raids on conventional crops like maize after forest habitat loss, but switching to indigenous crops such as finge has provided a solution.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tana River, a county in Kenya's ASAL regions, has faced persistent farming challenges due to prolonged droughts and floods. Solar-powered irrigation is transforming agricultural livelihoods for farmers like Ibrahim Wayu, who previously experienced crop losses from both dry spells and flooding.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has approved setting up an isolation center to treat Americans infected with Ebola, a move that has been rejected by the public and blocked by courts but proceeded despite this opposition.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
A deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School claimed 16 lives. More than 48 hours after the tragedy, Kenyans await decisive government action to end the cycle of school disasters.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Concerns over rising cases of missing and murdered children have been compounded by conflicting statements from government officials, raising questions about the country's preparedness and commitment to child protection.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Survivors of an incident at Utumishi Girls Academy on Wednesday night recount the trauma of an event that claimed 16 lives, with one student describing her fear that she would not survive.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Families of 16 girls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, have blamed both the Ministry of Education and the school, questioning why students were locked in despite safety guidelines in the Ministry's Safety Standards Manual. Relatives accused the government of failing to learn from past fire incidents as identification and DNA sampling of victims began.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 17-year-old boy died from internal bleeding after being assaulted by security guards while harvesting tea leaves illegally at a multinational estate in Konoin, Bomet County. The attack occurred last Sunday; police say the guards beat him and left him unconscious, and investigations are ongoing.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization has identified two candidate vaccines—rVSV Bundibugyo and ChAdOx1 Bundibugyo—and several treatment options for clinical trial evaluation as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The rVSV vaccine could be ready for efficacy testing in seven to nine months, while the ChAdOx1 vaccine could be ready within two to three months.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has demanded that the government hold public participation and fully disclose the contents of an agreement to establish a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that secrecy has fuelled public anxiety and mistrust.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into deaths linked to recent fuel protests, including the death of 23-year-old Brian Ndung'u Njung'e while in custody at Kiambu Police Station and the fatal shooting of Martin Rigii Karuu in Kiambu. The authority is also examining other protest-related shootings across the country that occurred during demonstrations on May 18.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Four days after the Utumishi Girls Academy fire, families viewed the charred remains of 16 who died in the tragedy. Of the 16 bodies, only three were identified despite government pathologists' examination; DNA tests are required before families can claim the remains for burial.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has opened an inquiry into the death of Brian Simiyu at an unregistered facility in Trans Nzoia county following an alleged surgical procedure. The council is working with county government, police and other authorities to collect evidence and interview witnesses, with potential disciplinary actions including suspension, license revocation, deregistration, and criminal prosecution recommendations where applicable.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested David Onyango Elgon (MC Adek Tatu) in Mombasa for posting inflammatory content on Facebook that went viral and threatened public order. The suspect is in custody awaiting arraignment in court next week.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
CS Aden Duale has defended Kenya's decision to allow the US to construct an Ebola laboratory at the Laikipia airbase to treat citizens, arguing it will strengthen the country's surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and emergency preparedness. The statement comes after Justice Patricia Nyaundi barred the project from continuing, with four cases challenging it filed by groups including the Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko visited survivors of the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he donated food, non-food items, and financial assistance to affected families. The fire killed 16 students in one of Kenya's deadliest school tragedies in recent years; Sonko called for accountability and collective support for those affected.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-year-old man, Fredrick Warui, was attacked by a hippopotamus near his home in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County on Friday night and died from severe injuries while being transferred to hospital. The incident has raised concerns among residents about increasing hippo activity in villages at night.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni visited Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to review Ebola containment measures at border entry points and assured that robust protocols are in place. She defended ongoing Kenya-US discussions about establishing an isolation facility, noting that such international cooperation and isolation centers are standard practice and were used during COVID-19.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 52-year-old man identified as Kipkirui Sitonik is being held at Longisa Police Station after allegedly defiling two school children, aged 6 and 10, during lunch break on Friday. According to police, he accosted them as they were heading home from school, dragged them into a maize plantation in the Murany area, and gave each child Ksh.50 afterwards.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has expanded its cross-border disease surveillance framework and introduced mandatory screening measures at major entry points, including a designated gate at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flights from countries experiencing Ebola-related challenges, as part of heightened regional preparedness.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
An Aga Khan University study of 514 healthcare workers across five Nairobi hospitals found 43.1% experienced depressive symptoms, with 16.9% reporting moderately severe and 5.5% severe symptoms, pointing to significant mental health challenges among medical personnel.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has designated Gate 16 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for passengers arriving from countries at high risk of Ebola transmission, particularly Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of intensified preparedness measures announced by Public Health PS Mary Muthoni.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Onyango Elgon, known online as MC Adek Tatu, was arrested in Mombasa County after publishing inflammatory posts on Facebook that authorities said were insensitive and capable of disrupting public order. The content went viral across multiple social media platforms, triggering widespread public outrage.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on churches and faith-based institutions to help address growing spiritual, psychological and social challenges facing young people in Kenya. He praised the Anglican Church of Kenya for its contributions to education, healthcare and community development, and said the government views the Church as an important partner in building the nation.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has urged the government and regional partners to concentrate Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo rather than establish treatment and quarantine facilities in Kenya, arguing that resources are most effective at the outbreak's epicentre.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is intensifying community engagement forums to strengthen relations between police and the public, promote accountability and professional policing. IPOA leadership called for stronger community policing initiatives and urged residents to report police misconduct via the toll-free hotline 1559.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into multiple deaths linked to recent fuel price protests, including the death of 23-year-old Brian Ndung'u Njung'e in police custody at Kiambu Police Station (confirmed as suicide by post-mortem) and the fatal shooting of Martin Rigii Karuu during protests in Kiambu Town. IPOA is examining whether proper custodial procedures were followed and investigating the legality, proportionality, and command responsibility surrounding police use of force.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has launched an investigation into the death of Brian Simiyu, who died after undergoing a surgical procedure at an unregistered medical facility in Trans Nzoia County. Preliminary findings indicate the procedure was conducted in an unlicensed, unlabelled premises that did not meet required medical standards.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United States plan to establish a specialised health facility at a military installation in Laikipia to strengthen monitoring, isolation, and emergency response capacity for infectious diseases including Ebola. The initiative aims to enhance disease surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and rapid response systems amid concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested a social media user identified as 'MC Adek Tatu' in Mombasa following widespread public outcry over insensitive and inflammatory posts published on his Facebook account. The suspect is in custody awaiting arraignment, and the DCI appealed to the public to use social media responsibly.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Some young people are choosing to slow down the pace of relationships, taking time to understand each other's values, personalities, emotional needs, and intentions before defining the relationship, rather than rushing into romance through instant attraction and intense emotional connection.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
The article captures the enthusiasm and fanaticism of Arsenal supporters in Nairobi, describing their celebrations involving vuvuzelas, religious vows, and pilgrimages as expressions of their deep love for the club.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League matches this weekend see Western Jaguars facing table-leading Wazalendo and returning Greensharks, while defending champions Warriors face USIU-A Mashujaa and other sides compete to strengthen their title campaigns.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will play Equity Dumas at USIU-A grounds today, seeking to recover from a shock 62-64 defeat to Moischers last weekend. A win would boost their chances of finishing in the top five of the 2026 season's first leg.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan international Casimir Gross scored four goals for NCBA in their 6-5.5 victory against Cherokee at the Kyambu Cup tournament held at Timau Sports Club. NCBA recovered from an early deficit to win the match in the final chukka.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kabras Sugar RFC, defending Enterprise Cup champions with an unbeaten run since 2019, face Uganda's Black Pirates in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The match comes after Kabras won a fifth straight Kenya Cup title earlier in the season.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens needs to win their final Group A match against Great Britain at Valladolid Sevens to improve chances of qualifying back to HSBC SVNS Division One next season, after losing their opening two matches to South Africa and Australia.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets face Uganda in a return leg of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium, needing to win to advance to the third round after a 1-1 draw away. Head coach Mildred Cheche said her team is mentally prepared and has worked on areas for improvement from the first leg.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Triathlon Kenya Federation has appointed Camilla Lydia Ameli as national team head coach. Ameli, described as one of the most experienced coaches in East and Central Africa, says the appointment came as a surprise but she feels honoured by the federation's trust and is committed to building training structures and developing elite athletes.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man in the 100m, is chasing both Usain Bolt's 9:58-second world record and his iconic showmanship in the sprint event. The Kenyan athlete is building global fan appeal through vibrant personality and performances, drawing comparisons to Bolt's charisma and crowd connection.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Rio de Janeiro, locals gather on beaches and courts to play altinha, a game where players keep a ball in the air without using hands. The practice, which spread on Rio's beaches in the 1960s during beach soccer's boom, is said to offer both collective challenge and a chance for individual players to showcase their skills.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentine footballer Daniel Bertoni warns that coach Lionel Scaloni should not rely too heavily on the players who won the 2022 World Cup, as loyalty to that squad could undermine Argentina's chances of successfully defending their title in the 2026 tournament.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after 52 years away, even as the country grapples with a deadly Ebola outbreak in its east that had recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths by May 24.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's David Ngati won gold in both Senior Men's Individual Kata and Team Kata at the Union of African Karate Federations Region East Karate Championships held in Nairobi at Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena, with the Individual Kata victory coming against compatriot Daniel Vaati in a judges' decision.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has ruled unconstitutional and invalid the nine FKF National Executive Committee members' attempts to force President Hussein Mohammed to step aside, giving him a legal and political lifeline amid Sh42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance fraud allegations.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World 800m champion Lilian Odira will lead Kenya's campaign at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday night, competing in the women's 800m against an elite field including Olympic silver medallist Tsige Duguma and world indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars beat Darajani Gogo 1–0 in a community fixture organized to promote youth and foster engagement in Kibera, with Alvin Chicha scoring the goal.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers after drawing 0-0 against Uganda's Teen Cranes at home, advancing on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane, 32, is preparing for a third World Cup with the goal of ending his country's 60-year wait for a major trophy. This season he won the Golden Shoe for the second time, scoring 36 times in 31 appearances for Bayern Munich.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has partnered with Google to integrate artificial intelligence into tourism marketing and destination management through the Magical Kenya platform, aiming to position the country as a technology-driven tourism destination in Africa and grow tourism revenues and jobs. The collaboration follows recommendations from the Kenya Tourism Rebranding and Repositioning Taskforce and will leverage AI and machine learning to market Kenya to travellers in key international markets.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Edgar Morin, a French philosopher and World War II Resistance member known for promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance, has died at age 104. He was best known internationally for co-creating the documentary "Chronique d'un ete" (1961), which pioneered the "cinema verite" style and revolutionized documentary-making through unscripted discussions about class, race, and colonialism.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed Israel's military to seize 70% of Gaza, expanding from the estimated 64% already effectively controlled. This breaks an October U.S.-brokered truce that stipulated Israeli troops should withdraw to a "Yellow Line" demarcating control at roughly 53% of Gaza.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bulgaria said Friday it will terminate at the end of June the authorisation for US military KC-135 Stratotanker jets to be based at Sofia airport, citing a visa dispute between the NATO allies over Bulgarian citizens' lack of visa-free US entry.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian military supply routes over recent weeks, including major highways linking Russian-occupied cities, limiting Russia's ability to transport personnel and supplies to the frontline, according to analysts and the Institute for the Study of War.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on her handling of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, in a closed-door transcribed interview rather than sworn, videotaped deposition. Democrats and Epstein survivors have accused the Trump administration of withholding details in the case, though the Justice Department says it has released everything legally required.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that Somalia is in a critical constitutional crisis with far-reaching implications, as the current administration's constitutional mandate expired on May 15, 2026, leaving the country in a political vacuum without a nationally endorsed path to legitimate leadership.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States government has expressed confidence it will resolve concerns raised over plans to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Kenya, after the High Court temporarily halted the project following a legal challenge. The U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities and remained optimistic that objections would be addressed.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the State Department as negotiations to end the war with Iran continue, with Pakistan acting as mediator between the two countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the White House from moving ahead with a $1.8 billion compensation package for President Donald Trump's political allies, barring transfers of money into the fund, consideration of claims, and disbursement of payments pending further legal review.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US has confirmed it is in talks with Kenyan authorities to resolve a court challenge against a controversial Ebola isolation facility in Kenya. A High Court ruling on May 29 temporarily halted the establishment of such facilities under US or foreign arrangements pending a hearing of a petition filed by Katiba Institute.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, ruling that the venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval. Trump's name must be removed from the institution's title, façade, signage, and official materials within 14 days, though the centre said it would appeal the order.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ghana's parliament has passed legislation that criminalizes homosexuality and LGBTQ+ activities, with penalties including up to three years' imprisonment for identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. The bill also introduces a duty to report such acts to police and could penalize allies of LGBTQ+ people; it requires presidential ratification before becoming law.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Ministry of Health has advised men who recover from Ebola Virus Disease to avoid sexual intercourse for at least six months or use condoms consistently, citing that the virus can remain in semen after recovery. The advisory comes as Uganda deals with a growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia's upcoming general election. He emphasized the continental importance of the vote given Ethiopia's status as host of the AU headquarters, and called for a peaceful and credible electoral process.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
According to a Capital News opinion piece, Eswatini's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of the People's Republic of China limits the kingdom's access to Chinese trade partnerships and investment that other African nations benefit from, particularly in textiles, sugar, and wood pulp sectors.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
The US, UK and Australia will develop uncrewed undersea vehicle technology to protect submarine cables and enhance defence under their Aukus military alliance, with the UK contributing £150m and the technology expected ready by next year.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Raheem Sterling, a 31-year-old former England winger, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire on Thursday morning. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya approved the United States establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base to treat Americans exposed to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but Kenyan authorities have remained largely silent on the agreement and its implications, raising concerns about public trust and the decision's transparency.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Following the Utumishi Girls Academy incident in which 16 students died and 74 were injured, The Standard editorial examines what measures could protect Kenyan women and children, citing Kenya Gender Ministry data showing 10,581 children went missing between January 2025 and March 2026—approximately 23 children daily.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial reflects on the Utumishi Girls Academy fire in Gilgil, in which 16 girls were declared dead as of Friday morning with dozens injured, arguing that government responses to such crises reveal the competence and humanity of those in charge.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while public transport officials staged a nationwide strike on May 18 over fuel prices, the real issue facing commuters is the chaotic condition and poor standards of PSVs, which are bedbug-ridden and poorly maintained.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines Kenya's pattern of fatal school fires—from St Kizito in 1991 (19 deaths) to Utumishi Girls this week (16 deaths)—noting that despite a Commission of Inquiry after Bombolulu Girls, major fires have continued in 2002, 2017, and 2024, killing 67, 10, and 21 students respectively.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →