Elected leaders are violating party hopping laws through realignments and shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key players laying groundwork for a high-stakes contest through behind-the-door meetings and subtle public messaging.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Elected leaders are violating party hopping laws through realignments and shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key players laying groundwork for a high-stakes contest through behind-the-door meetings and subtle public messaging.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's plan to establish an Ebola isolation center for Americans at a Laikipia facility has sparked political backlash from opposition leaders in the Mt Kenya region and concern from US healthcare officials who warned Congress against the arrangement. A court has ordered the government to reveal details of the quarantine agreement with the USA.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Consumers' Federation of Kenya has petitioned the Public Service Commission to remove Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, linking him to an alleged passport scandal, school fire tragedies, and a ghost learners scam.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard opinion piece supports President Ruto's directive to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, arguing the city's rapidly expanding population and economic activity have created security demands that exceed the current police architecture's capacity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator John Methu's recent appointment as DCP party's Secretary General has highlighted violations of party hopping laws by elected leaders as key political figures realign and form shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Mt Kenya region leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling against communities from the Mt Kenya region.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority's rollout of instant fines for minor traffic offences has not fully taken effect despite assurances that the new enforcement framework would be operational by June 1.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A plan to establish an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya at a Laikipia facility for Americans exposed to the virus has triggered political opposition from Mt Kenya region leaders and warnings from US healthcare officials to Congress. The Courts have ordered the government to disclose details of the deal with the USA.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has accused the opposition of lacking a development agenda for Kenyans, saying its leaders focus on giving him nicknames rather than offering solutions to the country's challenges. Ruto said his administration remains committed to transforming Kenya through development projects and economic reforms, while challenging critics to present alternative policies.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned by Parliament to provide an update on sector concerns, including a Sh 1.7 billion deal with the United States for an Ebola quarantine facility that has drawn public backlash and rejection from medical unions.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Maurice Ogeta, Raila Odinga's longtime bodyguard, spoke for the first time about the veteran politician's final morning in India, recounting that Raila was undergoing routine treatment and light morning exercises at his villa.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Bosnian national received a Kenyan ID card after requesting a residence permit, prompting Justice Roselyne Ekirapa Aburili to warn that weaknesses in the country's registration system threaten citizenship documentation integrity. The editorial reports that wayward officials have long been accused of issuing identification documents to foreigners, with several recent arrests of foreign nationals bearing illegally acquired Kenyan documents.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kiambu leaders have condemned the government's plan to construct an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya, with former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi calling it reckless and criticizing what he views as a prioritization of financial gain over public safety. The opposition comes as the US government has advised its citizens against visiting Kenya, particularly Laikipia, where demonstrations against the center have occurred.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced it will back one candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through a consensus process using independent polling to identify the strongest aspirant. The seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to compel the State to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, who disappeared over four years ago after allegedly being abducted by people believed to be police officers. Judge Martin Muya found that Mbijiwe's family had failed to prove he was in police custody.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before Parliament to brief MPs on Kenya's Ebola preparedness, disclosing that about 71,243 people had been screened at the country's borders. MPs vowed to resist a government deal to host a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei convened a Principal Secretaries' Forum at Kenya AIST in Konza Technopolis to step up pressure on implementation of the government's transformation agenda before the financial year closes. The session reviewed progress across ministries on priority programmes including food security, national security, public health, government communication and investment promotion.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is scheduled to brief the National Assembly on Kenya's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and clarify an arrangement with the United States regarding quarantine of exposed Americans. The briefing follows protests by Nanyuki residents against a proposed isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Duke Simeon Onyari, Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly, over procurement irregularities in the award of a Sh30 million office block tender. The tender was allegedly awarded to Jetta Builders Ltd despite the company not being the lowest evaluated bidder, and five other assembly officials have been summoned.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Copyright Board is reviewing the country's copyright laws through the Kenya Copyright Bill, 2026, to align intellectual property protection with the 2010 Constitution and safeguard creatives against exploitation, particularly in digital environments. The bill, currently under public participation, aims to expand the copyright tribunal's mandate.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will use technology and data-driven policing, drawing on lessons from a benchmarking visit to the New York Police Department that demonstrated advanced surveillance, facial recognition, and data analytics systems.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is visiting the New York Police Department to draw lessons on intelligence-led policing, community-oriented approaches, and technology integration as Kenya moves forward with plans to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to tackle rising security challenges.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DCP leadership over allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, saying he has been dragged into claims of orchestrating violence and does not want to be viewed through a tribal lens.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a petition by the family of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, ruling there was insufficient evidence to prove he was in the custody of state agencies or other identifiable persons at the time of his disappearance. The court found that while the family established Mbijiwe was arrested by police before going missing, they failed to prove he remained in state custody thereafter.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika has called on law enforcement to hold those involved in an arson attack at Utumishi Girls responsible for the deaths of 16 learners, and urged parents to take responsibility for their children's discipline.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has called for immediate publication of all agreements and protocols related to Kenya's Ebola response, accusing the Ruto administration of secrecy. The coalition also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a jointly backed candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has instructed media practitioners intending to run for elective positions in the 2027 General Election to formally notify the council. MCK CEO David Omwoyo said the council is developing guidelines to protect journalists' political rights while ensuring fairness, as media platforms play a central role in political discourse.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari over alleged corruption and the suspected loss of Sh30 million linked to the construction of the County Assembly office block. The arrest followed investigations into procurement irregularities in the award of the tender to Jetta Builders Limited, which the EACC says violated public procurement laws.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto formally received Letters of Credence from four newly appointed diplomats, including South Africa's High Commissioner Salome Zulu-Mmola, Guatemala's Ambassador Luis Fernando Carranza Cifuentes, Kuwait's Ambassador Anas Talib Ali Marafi, and New Zealand's High Commissioner Olivia Charlotte Owen. South Africa's envoy conveyed an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa for Ruto to visit South Africa and highlighted growing bilateral ties in trade and investment.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ten individuals and companies have been convicted and sentenced for their role in a Sh51.5 million fraud and money-laundering scheme involving Kilifi County Government, in which funds were irregularly disbursed to six private firms for services never rendered and goods never supplied between September and October 2016.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ten individuals and companies have been convicted and sentenced over a Ksh.51 million corruption and money laundering scheme involving the fraudulent transfer of public funds to six private companies for goods and services never supplied or rendered between September and October 2016. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says county officials irregularly facilitated the payments, causing significant losses to Kilifi County.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale assured Parliament that Kenya will protect both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia, emphasizing that international cooperation on security has long been part of the country's approach to public safety.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that Kenya and the United States signed a cooperation agreement on threat reduction and biological and infectious diseases programmes on July 24, 2015, during former US President Barack Obama's State visit to Kenya. The agreement underwent Cabinet approval in April 2016, parliamentary approval in February 2017, and came into effect on April 6, 2017, with an initial six-year validity that was renewed in April 2022 for another seven years, extending it to April 5, 2029.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly over alleged procurement irregularities in the award of a tender for an office block construction to Jetta Builders Ltd, which was not the lowest evaluated bidder. The irregular award allegedly conferred a financial benefit of Ksh.30,187,396 to the contractor, resulting in a corresponding loss of public funds.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will not consult citizens on the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing the Public Health Act and the need for urgent action to prevent cross-border transmission.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base for a three-day state visit to South Africa, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, regional integration, peace and security, and will include official talks, signing of memoranda, and a business forum.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Finance Bill would remove VAT exemptions on aircraft goods, spare parts, and navigation equipment, which the source argues would treat aviation as a luxury or tax source rather than critical infrastructure for intra-African trade and connectivity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Many SMEs recognise that collaborating with other businesses can reduce costs, improve market access, and create opportunities difficult to achieve alone, but hesitate in practice due to fears of losing customers, sharing sensitive information, or inadvertently strengthening competitors.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's tax system is highly efficient at collection through mechanisms like PAYE deduction before salaries, VAT embedded in purchases, and digitised customs enforcement, but the government lacks equivalent accountability in how it spends the revenue collected.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been ranked among the top 10 countries where citizens want to be self-employed, reflecting a defining career aspiration of the modern workplace.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Economic experts have termed Kenya's corporate income tax punitive and point to Singapore as an example of how a lower rate can spur foreign direct investment.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wandia Gichuru, 58, has built a fashion brand valued at Sh1 billion, crediting her success to disciplined habits including regular gym visits and recently embracing artificial intelligence in her business approach.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The International Trade Centre and Equity Group Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive economic development across East Africa, targeting coffee, leather and creative industries by pairing ITC's trade expertise with Equity Group's financial infrastructure and regional growth strategy.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is hosting the first-ever African edition of the Global Data Festival alongside the third Kenya Space Expo and Conference in Nairobi, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries to explore how data and space technologies can accelerate sustainable development. The event highlights the importance of disaggregated data in revealing inequalities and informing national policies, including Kenya's Time Use Survey which informed the Kenya National Care Policy 2024.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that Kenya Power's retail electricity tariff review application, submitted on March 31, has been withdrawn to shield households and businesses from potential cost increases and support economic growth.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
German arms maker Rheinmetall has signed a €5.7-billion deal with Romania to supply air defence systems, almost 300 combat vehicles, naval vessels, and ammunition, with deliveries beginning in 2028 and completion by 2030.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Project Falcon, a $1.25 billion incubation platform backed by $250 million annually over five years, will fund African entrepreneurs at the pre-seed stage with free office space, mentorship, and linkages to Chinese manufacturers. The first hub opens in South Africa on July 1, with a Nairobi facility planned.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told Korean industry representatives that Kenya is positioning itself as a preferred African investment destination, ready to forge partnerships in manufacturing, automotive technology, renewable energy, ICT, construction, and smart city development to accelerate industrialization and create jobs.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Forbes estimates Elon Musk's net worth at nearly $835 billion, and his wealth could exceed $1 trillion when SpaceX makes its stock market debut around June 12, with the company valued between $1.7 trillion and $2 trillion.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government will disburse the second tranche of NYOTA business support start-up capital on June 30, benefiting 122,147 youth across all 1,450 wards in a nationwide simultaneous payout. The programme, part of a five-year job creation pipeline supported by the World Bank, provides skilling, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and market access to vulnerable and marginalised youth.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kenya Association of Manufacturers CEO Phyllis Wakiaga warns aspiring entrepreneurs to approach business with realism, assessing scalability and sustainability. While Kenya's manufacturing sector has diversified and adopted more technology, gaps remain in infrastructure costs, energy access, and support for local industries.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is set to host three co-located exhibitions — Kenya Buildcon, Kenya Wood and Kenya SEPL Expo 2026 — scheduled for June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together over 150 companies from the construction, woodworking and renewable energy sectors. The event aims to provide a platform for manufacturers, suppliers, developers, architects, contractors, engineers, investors, policymakers and buyers to connect and explore investment opportunities.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has withdrawn Kenya Power's proposed retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, preventing potential electricity cost increases from July 1 through 2029. Current tariffs will remain in force, and the withdrawal will not affect continued electricity service delivery.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TGI Fridays has partnered with PrideInn Hotels to launch the American casual dining brand in Kenya, with up to 10 restaurants planned across the country and the first location expected to open by year-end at PrideInn Azure. This marks TGI Fridays' official entry into Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Fernandes Barasa has renewed calls for reforms in Kakamega's mining sector, urging greater support for artisanal miners and cautioning large-scale investors to prioritise community interests amid controversy over the proposed Sh687 billion gold mining project by Shanta Gold Limited.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery has a large surplus of jet fuel and can supply the product globally, according to Chief Executive David Bird. The refinery is running at nameplate capacity, with African demand lower than other regions, creating an export opportunity especially as geopolitical disruptions have affected Gulf-based refiners.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Energy Ministry has withdrawn a retail electricity tariff review application submitted by KPLC on March 31, citing the need to protect households, businesses and industries from cost escalation while supporting economic growth and sustainable energy sector development.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Edwin Mugendi turned maggot farming into a lucrative venture after initially losing his stock to floodwater two years ago in Kajiado County. Despite the setback, he persevered and has since built a successful operation.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government unveiled a 10-year National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan costing Sh598 billion, centred on reviving the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project in the Coast region, with the goal of nearly doubling irrigated land and achieving food self-sufficiency. Once fully operational, Galana Kulalu alone is expected to produce over 14 million bags of maize annually.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Aquaculture firm Victory Farms has begun a Sh2.2 billion project in Homa Bay County to address tilapia shortage in Kenya through cage fish farming and fish pond farming, alongside establishing a fish feed mill, hatchery, warehouse, and export facilities.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have raised concerns over a proposed levy by the Tea Board of Kenya, saying it will cut their earnings and increase their burden. They are calling on the government to allow them to export tea directly from Sagana instead of through Mombasa.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has restored a tea levy for the first time since 2016, with regulations effective May 1, 2026. Exporters will pay 0.8 per cent of the auction value of tea exports, while tea importers will pay a levy equivalent to 100 per cent of the value of imported made tea; the government says the measure will fund research, market development, infrastructure and farmer protection.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya plans to nearly double the acreage under irrigation from 664,000 acres in 2021/2022 to 1.29 million acres by 2027/2028, according to the State Department for Irrigation's National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan. The expansion is aimed at enhancing food security, increasing agricultural productivity, creating jobs, and building resilience against climate change.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The state is seeking a 30-day detention of nine students from Utumishi Girls High School, Gilgil, who are accused of arson that resulted in the deaths of nine of their colleagues. The case was heard at Naivasha Law Courts.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health experts are raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of an Ebola isolation and treatment facility being set up in Kenya, warning that without proper containment measures, Kenya risks an Ebola outbreak.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ten individuals and companies have been fined a total of Sh198 million or sentenced to more than 75 years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently receiving Sh51.6 million from Kilifi County in a sham supply scheme involving "air" deliveries.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Estate administrators tasked with identifying a deceased person's assets, settling liabilities, and distributing property to rightful beneficiaries encounter struggles in managing inheritance cases.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dennis Kwemoi, 40, has become the latest victim in a pattern of extra-judicial killings at State-owned Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) farms, with locals torching farms in response. The incident reflects ongoing concerns about unchecked alleged police brutality and unaccountability in the area, with multiple cases remaining unsolved.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nine students from Utumishi Girls High School in Gilgil are accused of arson that resulted in the deaths of nine of their colleagues. The state is seeking their 30-day detention as part of the investigation.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Demonstrations in Nanyuki on Monday over a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base left two people dead and several injured, disrupting commerce and transport. Business resumed on Tuesday under heavy police presence, though families are demanding justice, alleging civilians were caught in crossfire or directly targeted during the dispersal operation.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County announced a budget plan including promotions for health workers to address labour grievances and avert a planned work slowdown. The county has onboarded 237 casual employees into the payroll system and is processing 138 others for verification.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission disclosed a Sh12.7 billion funding gap in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, putting hundreds of thousands of teachers and their families at risk of losing access to health care due to underfunding.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nine Kenyan university students are among 131 teams from over 40 countries competing in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition global final in Shenzhen, China. The competition features six components and tests knowledge across network, cloud, computing, and AI technology tracks.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety have launched a five-year programme to reduce traffic-related deaths, crashes and injuries, with support from the NTSA, police and other partners. The initiative focuses on strengthening data systems, improving road design, enforcing traffic laws and public education.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan obstetricians and maternal health experts are deploying virtual reality and telemedicine technologies to reduce maternal deaths, which the Ministry of Health estimates at 5,000 to 6,000 annually from pregnancy and childbirth complications. The effort includes the launch of the PPH School, an initiative led by Prof Moses Obimbo to address preventable causes of maternal mortality.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health warns that Kenya is experiencing a growing vision crisis, with an estimated 77 per cent of patients on the cataract surgery backlog in 2025 projected to die before receiving treatment. Between 2025 and 2029, four people are expected to die without cataract surgery for every one patient treated, according to findings published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A 2018 play titled 'It Is Well' bears an uncanny resemblance to the fire that gutted a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, in what observers describe as life imitating art.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health ruled out an Ebola case after a Turkish national presenting with Ebola-like symptoms tested negative at AAR Hospital in Kiambu. Laboratory tests on 18 samples from Ebola alerts across several counties have all tested negative.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Kakamega magistrate declined the prosecution's request to detain eight Mukumu Boys High School students for an additional four days during investigations into an alleged arson plot. The court ruled that statements had already been recorded and directed investigators to contact parents before further questioning.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Ceska pistol belonging to a Security of Government Buildings officer, stolen during a massage session at a Nairobi spa, was recovered in a supermarket luggage section on Moi Avenue after DCI traced a suspect using CCTV footage. Two rounds of ammunition remain missing from the recovered weapon.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The US Embassy has defended a planned Sh1.7 billion bio-isolation facility in Laikipia, saying it poses no risk to surrounding communities and is intended to enhance Kenya's readiness to detect and respond to Ebola. The defense comes after a High Court order halted construction of the facility.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new report released around World No Tobacco Day shows Kenya's overall performance in transitioning towards a smoke-free future appears concerning, despite leading in the acceptability of alternative products such as nicotine pouches. There are rising concerns about the effectiveness of measures authorities are taking to curb addiction and its harm to consumers' health.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's appellate court upheld a lower court verdict ordering Aga Khan University Hospital and neurologist Dr Donald Oyatsi to pay Sh4.35 million to the parents of a nine-year-old girl who died from meningitis due to misdiagnosis and failure to conduct necessary tests.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A court has thrown out a suit filed by Zeinab Abdullahi, an assistant chief in Garissa who was dismissed in February 2024 after Kenya National Examination Council found she had not sat for the 2009 KCSE examinations required for her role. Abdullahi had challenged her dismissal as procedurally unfair, claiming she was not given a disciplinary hearing or the right to be heard, but the court rejected her case.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Digital literacy hubs in Bungoma are providing young people with practical digital skills, internet access, mentorship, and devices, enabling them to earn income through online work such as writing, teaching, and digital contests.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Annual inflation in Kenya accelerated to 6.7 per cent in May from 5.6 per cent in April, driven largely by rising food and transport costs. Tomatoes were 45.7 per cent more expensive than a year ago, sparking viral memes portraying them as luxury items.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya risks harming a generation through rising use of nicotine products including e-cigarettes and vapes among young people, as tobacco use contributes to approximately 12,000 deaths annually and threatens to reverse global tobacco control progress.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A public service vehicle overturned along Enterprise Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area on Wednesday night, injuring several people. Kenya Red Cross teams responded, providing first aid and coordinating evacuation of victims to health facilities.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Alexander Mundigi has raised concerns in the Senate about rising cases of student strikes and unrest in secondary schools across Embu County, citing disruption to learning, property damage, and anxiety among parents and teachers. He called for urgent investigations and interventions to address the root causes during a critical examination period.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of overcrowded displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo express fear that Ebola could devastate their communities if the virus spreads to the camps, where millions have fled armed conflicts.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya will not close its borders despite Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, stating instead that the government will strengthen surveillance, screening, and contact tracing measures in line with WHO recommendations.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health CS Aden Duale briefed Parliament on the country's Ebola preparedness.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has clarified that a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base will not expose nearby communities to the virus, stating that health security protocols are being observed in collaboration with the Kenyan government.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health dismissed reports of a suspected Ebola case involving a Turkish national admitted to a Kenyan health facility. Laboratory tests confirmed the patient tested negative for Ebola virus, and the Ministry said it remains on high alert regarding the regional public health situation.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A court in Eldoret has adjourned for a second time the case against Celestine Chepsoi Cherop, a former Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital employee accused of forging academic qualifications to secure employment, after a key witness failed to appear.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parents of Grade 10 students at Ambira Boys Senior School have hired a lawyer to challenge a Ksh.33,000 arson and damage fine imposed by the school following violent unrest on May 19, 2026. The parents claim the school administration had promised during a May 21 stakeholders' meeting that Grade 10 learners would be exempted from repair costs, and accuse the administration of illegally enforcing collective punishment.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students from Kenyan universities and colleges are participating in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in Shenzhen, where 131 teams from more than 40 countries are competing across tracks including Network, Cloud, Computing, and Ascend AI.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures including isolation units, staff training, and enhanced surveillance systems amid growing concerns over Ebola spreading from Uganda, despite no confirmed infections in Kenya.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Health has declared a suspected Ebola case referred from AAR Hospital in Kiambu County resolved after laboratory tests returned negative. Health authorities say surveillance systems remain on heightened readiness amid ongoing regional health threats.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government requires Ksh.2.6 billion to strengthen readiness for the first 100 Ebola cases, with funds allocated to border screening, laboratory services, surveillance, communication, and support for frontline workers. A readiness assessment found Kenya has strong capacity in contact tracing, rapid response, and laboratory readiness, but gaps remain in prevention and control, logistics, and case management.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has identified and submitted the names of at least 1,800 victims of anti-government protests between 2024 and present to the government for compensation. According to KNCHR Commissioner Prof. Marion Mutugi, many Kenyans suffered serious injuries or died during the demonstrations, and the State has a duty to prevent such human rights violations.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Naivasha court has ordered the detention of nine girls from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil at Nakuru children's remand home for 21 days. The Chief Magistrate denied their release on bond or bail, citing compelling reasons advanced by the prosecution, who stated that investigations require time to locate and record statements from crucial witnesses across the country.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament the government is seeking Sh2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak, focusing on preparedness for the initial 100 cases. The funding will strengthen border screening, surveillance, laboratory capacity, risk communication, emergency staffing, and infection prevention measures, based on a nationwide assessment that identified weaker areas in infection prevention and control, logistics support, case management, and readiness at ports of entry.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base without public participation, arguing that the Public Health Act allows swift action during disease threats and the urgency of preparedness leaves no room for consultations.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya has strengthened its Ebola response capacity by establishing an 8-bed isolation unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, setting aside 49 beds at NPS Hospital, and designating isolation facilities in 29 counties.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Naivasha Law Courts has allowed police to detain nine Utumishi School students for 21 days as investigations continue into a dormitory fire in Gilgil, Nakuru County, that killed 16 learners. Police say the detention will enable them to gather evidence, conduct forensic analysis, and record witness statements; early findings suggest possible arson, though the exact cause has not been confirmed.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Loreto Girls' High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident on June 3, with school management directing parents to collect their daughters immediately. The closure is part of a wave of student unrest affecting schools across Kenya in recent weeks.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Autopsy results show that 26-year-old Joseph Kamau from Nyeri died from a single gunshot wound to the head on May 24, 2026, during anti-fuel protests. The family says he was guarding his employer's shop from looters and was not part of the demonstrations, and they are demanding justice.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
For Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Kenya Youth Parliament for Water brought menstrual health education and sanitary products to Lang'ata Women's Maximum Security Prison, aiming to address hygiene challenges faced by incarcerated women and amplify conversations often ignored in broader menstrual health discussions.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested Caleb Wanyonyi Mukwenyi and recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately Sh870,000 during an operation along Waiyaki Way aimed at disrupting narcotics distribution networks in the city.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Bollywood actors and directors, backed by PETA India, are pushing to end the use of real elephants in films, citing technology like CGI and mechanical replicas as cruelty-free alternatives. India's Animal Welfare Board has seen a dramatic drop in elephant use for films since a 2021 order recommending special effects instead.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Self-published handmade zine magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, with artists using printing presses to create photo essays and other work. Creators argue that paper engages multiple senses and offers qualities that social media and AI cannot replicate.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Queen Gathoni's play "Free me" is back on stage to advocate for an end to gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya, where the Kenya Human Rights Commission reports dozens of women have died this year amid growing calls for government action.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After winning a record 22nd SPL title, Gor Mahia qualified for the CAF Champions League next season. Club patron Eliud Owalo challenged the players to replicate the 1987 CAF Cup Winners Cup victory.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team departs for a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, as final preparation before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Coach Beldine Odemba says the friendly matches are key to getting ready for Wafcon and ultimately pursuing 2027 World Cup qualification.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's national volleyball team will play Uganda today in their second match of the 2026 Africa Senior Nations Championship qualifiers at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala, seeking a second consecutive win after defeating Tanzania 3-0.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sigona Golf Club's Tsevi Soni was crowned overall champion of the 5th NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship at Vet Lab Sports Club, maintaining a three-day lead with a tournament total of 221 gross (+5). The championship attracted 84 juniors from six nations: Kenya, Zambia, India, China, Portugal, and the United States.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Seal striker Joseph Waithira, Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison, and Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor are among the top contenders for SportPesa Premier League awards after Gor Mahia won the league title. Waithira scored 19 goals to win the Golden Boot and is competing for Player of the Season against Morrison and others.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defender Eric Ouma is back for Harambee Stars after nearly a year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, and will help guide a youthful squad against Lesotho in a friendly in South Africa on Thursday as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Norwegian Football Federation has requested FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino's award of an inaugural peace prize to US President Donald Trump during the December 2026 World Cup draw. The inquiry follows a complaint filed by human rights group FairSquare, which alleged Infantino breached his duty of neutrality.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the National Super League season nears completion with two rounds remaining, clubs are unsure about promotion and relegation rules, creating confusion despite an intense title race where Migori Youth lead with 77 points and a four-point advantage.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, with the team having arrived in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for Brazil's "first or second" group stage match, though the team doctor revealed last week that the 34-year-old would be out for up to three weeks.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club this summer, with reports linking him to a move to Portuguese side Benfica to replace Jose Mourinho. Silva's five-year tenure made him the third longest-serving boss in the Premier League.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KPA defeated Zetech Sparks 69-53 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match, maintaining their perfect record this season. Coach Samuel Ocholla acknowledged that a month-long break affected match fitness but expressed satisfaction with the result, which keeps KPA second in the standings with 20 points.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naivas FC of the National Super League will face Kabati Youth in an upcoming league fixture, looking to extend their impressive form after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Luanda Villa for their third consecutive win. Head coach Elvis Ayani emphasized the importance of remaining focused and not underestimating their opponents despite Kabati Youth's struggles in the league standings.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended an FKF Appeals Committee ruling that docked Migori Youth FC three points for fielding an ineligible player in a January match against Kabati Youth FC. The interim orders stay in effect pending a full hearing of the case.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enrique Dominguez, who coached Lionel Messi in youth football at Malvinas Argentinas in Rosario in 1999 when Messi was 12, resigned saying he had "already coached the best player in the world" and could now retire.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-21 Deaf Basketball teams departed for Poland to compete in the Under-21 World Deaf Basketball Championships from June 5 to 13 in Lublin, with the men's and women's teams making their international debut alongside competitors from the United States, Poland, Ukraine, Australia, Lithuania, Italy and Argentina.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is preparing a bid to host the 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships, a competition for non-elite athletes aged 35 and above. The event would mark only the second time Africa has hosted the championships since it began in 1975, with South Africa being the first African host in 1997.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor credited tactical adjustments—shifting from aggressive man-to-man pressing to a pragmatic low-block, transition-heavy style—for helping the team secure their 22nd league title amid competition from AFC Leopards.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo says the club's true test lies in continental performance, challenging the squad to replicate their 1987 African Cup Winners' Cup win after clinching a record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre offered to play the team's pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors after the mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain cancelled the June 9 match due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Caroline Nyaga and Margaret Akidor will lead Kenya's challenge in the 5,000m at the 2026 Golden Gala Pietro Mennea Diamond League in Rome on Thursday, alongside rising star Purity Chepkirui. They will face Olympic and world silver medallist Nadia Battocletti and Olympic champion Winfred Yavi, along with a strong Ethiopian contingent of ten athletes.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected by CAF to officiate at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where she and compatriot Elizabeth Njoroge are among 18 centre referees chosen for the tournament. Wanjiku described the selection as "immense pride" and recognition at Africa's women's football grandest stage.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, both sidelined by hamstring injuries at the end of the club season, should be ready for Spain's World Cup Group H opener on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli permanently from Manchester United following a successful loan spell, scoring 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A. Napoli paid 44 million euros for the 23-year-old, who failed to settle in two seasons with United.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Wildlife Service has raised concerns about widespread sale and consumption of game meat in the Tsavo Conservation Area, warning that poaching of species including dik-diks, antelopes, and giraffes is threatening them with extinction and undermining conservation efforts in Taita Taveta County. KWS officials attribute the trend partly to drought conditions and note that game meat is reaching major towns in the county at low prices.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Maasai youth staged peaceful protests against the appointment of former British High Commissioner Rob Macaire as CEO of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, arguing it symbolises continued foreign control over Kenyan land and natural resources. Macaire succeeded fellow Briton Mike Watson, who led the conservancy for 15 years.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 37th Rhino Charge in Samburu County's Ngilai Community Wildlife Conservancy, President Ruto championed the link between sport, conservation and economic opportunity, stating that participants race in service of the nation's future and environmental protection.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster, a former ambassador to Jordan with experience in Central Asia and the Middle East, to be the next US ambassador to Kenya, filling a 19-month vacancy. The nomination requires Senate confirmation and comes amid US-Kenya relations concerns including a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base and efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The OECD warned that the Middle East war has dented global economic growth prospects, forecasting growth to slip to 2.8 percent for 2026 if oil and gas exports return to pre-conflict levels by the third quarter, down from a previous forecast of 2.9 percent. If the war continues into 2027, growth could fall to 2.1 percent, well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.4 percent annually.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Oil prices extended gains Wednesday amid Middle East tensions, with crude investors awaiting solid progress in US-Iran talks despite reports of contact disruption over Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Asian stocks mostly rose on continued demand for artificial intelligence-linked assets.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazilian lawmakers voted to dismantle a resolution mandating prioritized protection for underage sexual violence victims seeking abortion, overturning a provision that allowed minors to obtain free legal assistance to safeguard their rights. The change follows a two-minute debate and has been approved by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies but still requires Congressional approval.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has imposed sanctions on M23 intelligence chief John Nzenze and FDLR commander Gustave Kubwayo over alleged human rights abuses, including sexual violence and attacks on civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said the measures target individuals linked to instability in the region.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UN's World Food Programme is facing a 75-percent funding shortfall amid multiple global crises, with an official stating the funding gaps are "unprecedented" and leaving tens of millions going hungry. The WFP cited European funding cuts as the largest shock to the system, despite the United States remaining its top donor.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in southern Spain has banned a June 9 pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile, citing Ebola outbreak concerns and following recommendations from the region's health service.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, head of a 73-member African Union Election Observation Mission, presented findings and recommendations from Ethiopia's June 1, 2026 General Elections to the Ethiopian National Election Board and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who expressed gratitude for the mission's support to the country's democratic process.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, after Western diplomats and rights groups accused her government of massacring hundreds of people during election unrest in October and conducting abductions and murders of critics. The U.S. has said it is reviewing relations with Tanzania and last week sanctioned a senior police officer over torture allegations, while Putin congratulated Hassan for winning 98 percent of the vote and relations between Tanzania and Russia have been warming.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release, allowing companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give government access to their most powerful models for up to 30 days before planned release.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday for a two-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and South Africa. Ruto described Kenya-South Africa ties as a strategic partnership anchored on trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine development, with a shared vision for Africa's economic transformation.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has implemented enhanced public health surveillance and testing measures at major international airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, according to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz. Health officials have developed a comprehensive strategy under the leadership of the NIH and CDC, with treatment facilities established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya to support Americans who may require care overseas.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Japan's fertility rate fell to 1.14 children per woman, marking the tenth straight year of decline and lowest birth figure since records began in 1899, exacerbating the country's demographic crisis with labour shortages and a shrinking tax base.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in south New Delhi, on Wednesday morning, with more than 40 people taken to hospitals for treatment. Building fires are common in India due to lack of firefighting equipment and disregard for safety regulations.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Finnish prosecutors charged a 27-year-old man with the sexual abuse of 361 children via social media between 2019 and 2022, with victims aged 9–15. The man contacted children via Snapchat, soliciting explicit images and videos.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan began a three-day visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged by accusations of massacring people during election unrest and conducting abductions and murders of critics. Putin, one of the first to congratulate Hassan on her election victory, called for increased bilateral trade during their televised meeting.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport on Wednesday. The IRGC claimed the attack as retaliation for US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island, while Kuwait's defence ministry called it "criminal Iranian aggression."
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece reflects on the Utumishi Academy tragedy, in which sixteen girls died in a fire allegedly started by fellow students, and grapples with what justice and societal accountability should look like when the alleged perpetrators are children rather than adult institutions.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's tax system has become remarkably efficient at collection, the state lags significantly in accountability for how those revenues are used.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A young man breached security lines and reached President William Ruto's podium during a rally in Ganze, Kilifi County, exposing a critical operational failure in presidential protection despite the incident ending peacefully. The opinion argues that such breaches of the innermost security perimeter must not happen again, regardless of the intruder's intentions.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Africa has AI talent and promising pilot projects in healthcare, finance, and fraud detection, but lacks clear policy frameworks to move innovations from small trials to national scale. Policy is essential for building public trust and attracting investor backing for AI systems that affect loans, jobs, and public services.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that hosting the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County represents national acknowledgement that Northern Kenya, historically marginalised through post-independence policies and security concerns, deserves inclusion in Kenya's development agenda.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →