A Standard opinion piece argues that proposed plans for a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Service risk becoming another bureaucratic venture unless underlying problems — including corruption, extrajudicial killings, and poor officer welfare — are addressed first. The author contends that reforming police culture and public relations is more important than creating new police units.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that proposed plans for a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Service risk becoming another bureaucratic venture unless underlying problems — including corruption, extrajudicial killings, and poor officer welfare — are addressed first. The author contends that reforming police culture and public relations is more important than creating new police units.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government is seeking an out-of-court settlement in a petition challenging the age limit for the position of local administrator (Chief II).
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The arrest of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo adds to a series of scandals affecting Nairobi City County governance.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Voi MP Abdi Chome has accused national government administrative officers, particularly chiefs, of delaying the approval of National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary application forms, preventing poor students from accessing education funds. Chome raised the complaint with the Taita Taveta County Commissioner, stating that application forms have been left unprocessed at chiefs' offices, though the chiefs have denied responsibility.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's efforts to consolidate support at the Coast are prompting political realignment, with ODM-aligned leaders like Kwale governor aspirants Prof. Hamadi Boga and Engineer Lung'anzi Chai seeking fresh endorsements, including from former Cabinet Minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere, as they prepare for 2027 polls.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has made several changes to the Kenya Defence Forces, naming Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as Kenya Army Deputy Commander and promoting Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah to Deputy Air Force Commander, among other appointments and promotions.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for the Citizen Party, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, called on Kenyans to reject the 2026/2027 budget, arguing it does not reflect Kenya's economic realities and will raise taxes, increase compliance pressure, and drive up household costs. Gachagua cited concerns including unrealistic revenue targets, new levies despite weak tax collection, rising debt at Sh13 trillion, and a projected budget deficit of Sh1.144 trillion.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer, after his arrest in possession of Sh65 million at his residence, with the EACC recovering Sh51,300,000 and $113,000 plus documents suggesting disproportionate assets. Sakaja also suspended Finance County Executive Member Charles Kerich, who was recently sentenced to three months in prison for contempt over a Sh106 million debt.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of the National Transport and Safety Authority's smart driving licence and automated traffic fines system, a public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Road Safety Association of Kenya.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to file responses and affidavits in three petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made last year. Justice Gregory Mutai also directed that all parties file responses within 14 days and set July 27, 2026, for a mention to confirm compliance and determine case consolidation.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission conducted a raid at the home of Nairobi County's Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo in Machakos County, signaling investigations into alleged misconduct at City Hall.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Legislators have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of irregular registration and transfer of voters, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter register ahead of next year's General Election.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A petition tabled in the National Assembly by former Taita Taveta governor John Mruttu and 22 others seeks to reform succession laws, citing concerns that millions of acres of land and other assets remain registered in the names of deceased persons due to lengthy and costly inheritance processes. The petitioners argue that succession procedures under the current legal framework are complex, costly and inaccessible to ordinary citizens, and that assets tied up in unresolved cases cannot easily be used as collateral, transferred to beneficiaries or developed productively.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights ruled in 2017 that the Ogiek are ancestral owners of Kenya's Mau Forest and that forced evictions violated their rights. Nine years later, many Ogiek families say little has changed, continuing to face evictions, uncertainty, and exclusion from the forest the court recognised as their ancestral home.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Luanda MP Dick Maungu was elected unopposed as chairperson of the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, replacing Bumula MP Jack Wamboka who was suspended over allegations of misconduct by the NCIC.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer for the 2027 election, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under the current administration rather than solely removing President Ruto from office.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer in 2027, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under President William Ruto rather than solely removing him from office. Matiang'i emphasized the opposition should be guided by shared vision and competent leadership rather than individual political ambitions.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has officially opened the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North Constituency, expected to serve more than 30,000 residents with easier and faster access to land services as part of efforts to decentralize land administration.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tax experts and financial sector stakeholders have welcomed several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026, particularly measures aimed at easing the tax burden on Kenyans, while calling for amendments to ensure greater fairness and economic impact. ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda praised the bill for avoiding new taxes during economic pressures and welcomed proposals for pre-populated tax returns and exemptions from taxation.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified that the Finance Bill 2026 proposes to space out tax return filing deadlines for different categories of taxpayers—nil filers, salaried employees, and business taxpayers—to reduce last-minute congestion and technical challenges in the filing system.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President Ruto's administration of prioritizing luxury spending over critical sectors in the proposed 2026/27 Budget, terming the budget and Finance Bill a "twin evil" that would increase taxes while failing to stimulate growth and noting the Presidency and State House allocation of Ksh.17 billion.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has announced a series of senior appointments, promotions and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces affecting top leadership positions in the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Defence Headquarters, made on the recommendation of the Defence Council.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has effected a major reshuffle in the Kenya Defence Forces, appointing Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the new Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army, alongside promotions and appointments across the military's top ranks. The changes were announced by the Ministry of Defence upon the recommendation of the Defence Council.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno by one year and announced a broader reorganization of Kenya Defence Forces leadership, including the appointment of Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army and Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah as Deputy Air Force Commander.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA poll conducted last month found support for the broad-based government between President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the Orange Democratic Movement has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition has surged to 56 per cent.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 found that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with taxation, healthcare challenges and security concerns fueling economic hardship. Inflation, high prices and taxation were cited by 44 percent of respondents as the country's most pressing challenge, nearly double the level recorded in November 2025.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA poll conducted in May 2026 among 2,013 adults across all 47 counties found that 74 percent of respondents believe Kenya is moving in the wrong direction, driven primarily by rising living costs, unemployment, and taxation. Nearly two-thirds of households say they are worse off economically than during the 2022 General Election.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged corruption. The suspension comes after the anti-graft agency recovered approximately Ksh.65.3 million in cash from residences linked to the official during investigations into alleged irregular approval of building plans and suspected bribery.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has commenced national preparations to host the 2026 United Nations Internet Governance Forum, scheduled for December 2026. The forum brings together governments, the private sector, civil society, and the technical community to discuss key digital governance issues including artificial intelligence, data sovereignty, and internet access.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority rolled out a minor traffic offences enforcement framework on June 1, 2026, allowing motorists to settle penalties via Police Notification of Traffic Offence without court appearance. The framework, developed with the National Police Service and other agencies, aims to enhance compliance, transparency and efficiency in enforcement.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A five-judge bench at the High Court in Nairobi has declared unconstitutional the advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending Parliament's dissolution over failure to enact the two-thirds gender rule, and has quashed it in its entirety. The court held that the advisory did not amount to a binding constitutional command capable of compelling the President to dissolve Parliament.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer Patrick Analo was released on Sh500,000 cash bail after his arrest by EACC detectives investigating corruption, unexplained wealth, and money laundering. More than Sh65 million in cash was recovered during a raid at his residence, and he faces charges including conflict of interest, bribery, and abuse of office.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A five-judge High Court bench has ruled that an advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending Parliament's dissolution over non-implementation of the two-thirds gender rule does not constitute a binding constitutional directive capable of compelling the President to dissolve Parliament. The case arose from Parliament's long-running failure to enact legislation required to implement the constitutional requirement that no more than two-thirds of members of elective public bodies be of the same gender.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has filed a lawsuit against 20 companies alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation over use of Kenya Premier League data on streaming and betting platforms.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has forgone Sh9.1 billion in tax revenue between April and May 2026 following a reduction of Value Added Tax on fuel from 16 per cent to eight per cent to cushion consumers from rising global fuel prices.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Business activity in Kenya has contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly two years, driven by soaring fuel and food costs that have drained consumer spending power. Sales are dropping at the fastest pace since mid-2025, and job cuts have begun for the first time this year.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya imported more than 3.1 million litres of South African wine, with average packaged wine value rising to approximately US$3.19 per litre, reflecting growing consumer preference for premium wine offerings. The figures were unveiled by Wines of South Africa during its 2026 East Africa tour in Nairobi.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
The East African Business Council has urged businesses, governments, and regional institutions to implement coordinated, science-based responses to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, warning that uncoordinated restrictions could disrupt regional supply chains and harm the tourism sector.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Venezuela opened its mineral reserves to private capital in April following political transition, but gang control over many mines could obstruct development. The country holds the world's largest proven oil reserves and significant deposits of gold, diamonds, bauxite, coltan, and rare earths.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Iranian-flagged oil tankers carrying a total of seven million barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, their first passage since April 15 when the US blockaded Iranian ports, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler. The ships, which loaded cargo in mid-April from Kharg Island, typically transfer oil at sea to other tankers destined for China.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for Correctional Services has set 2028 as the deadline for all correctional institutions to transition from wood fuel to clean energy, aligned with the government's climate agenda. Correctional institutions consume the largest amount of wood fuel in Kenya, with each inmate consuming an average of 2.5 kilograms daily.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Busia County has distributed 24 metric tonnes of cotton seed to farmers in partnership with the National Government's Office of the Presidential Economic Transformation Secretariat, aiming to revive cotton farming, increase production, create employment, and improve household incomes.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's macadamia industry confronts its most difficult period in years, with stakeholders warning that problems extend beyond export-ban debates to include declining quality, poor farm management, pest infestations, and weak global markets. Industry players argue that policy shifts focused on export restrictions miss the underlying crisis of deteriorating nut quality and reduced profitability.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Macadamia farmers are pressing for government intervention to address sector challenges, including lifting the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts to clear mounting stockpiles on farms and in stores. The issue stems from limited processing capacity preventing farmers from selling their produce.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Spouse of the Deputy President called for shared responsibility in addressing climate change during World Environment Day 2026 celebrations in Kibra, emphasizing that environmental protection begins at the community level and highlighting the need for waste reduction, recycling, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A passenger mistakenly sent Sh120 to the wrong mobile account after boarding an Oma Bus Management matatu in Eastlands. When the conductor initially claimed he could not access the incorrect account, the passenger reported the matter to the bus service's management office, which traced and recovered the funds; the conductor was subsequently suspended for misconduct.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Learning has been disrupted in several secondary schools across the country following a fresh wave of student unrest and school fires.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ten students are in custody as investigations continue into a fire that gutted a store at Alliance High School, amid growing pressure on authorities to consider precautionary school closures before the midterm break due to a wave of unrest spreading across learning institutions nationwide.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parents of 165 Grade 10 students at Ambira High School have filed a constitutional petition seeking to stop the school from charging each learner Sh33,000 for readmission following a May 2026 student strike that caused an estimated Sh50 million in damage. The parents argue the levy unfairly punishes students not involved in the unrest and violates their constitutional right to education, citing assurances from the principal that Grade 10 students would not face disciplinary measures.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
About 1,022 of Homa Bay County's 1,401 public schools lack land title deeds, accounting for 73 per cent and leaving them vulnerable to land grabbing and boundary disputes. The county commissioner has urged head teachers to secure title deeds to prevent such conflicts.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Architectural Association of Kenya has proposed guidelines to improve design, construction, and management of school dormitories following the Utumishi Girls Academy fire that killed 16 students. The proposal emphasizes that dormitories must allow all learners to evacuate safely without keys in an emergency, and requires new or renovated structures to be designed by qualified professionals and approved by education, fire safety, and planning authorities.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists, community members and grassroots leaders in Nanyuki have rejected remarks by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suggesting opposition to the proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County is politically instigated, insisting their concerns are rooted in public health, biosecurity and constitutional governance.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mwakirunge in Mombasa County are calling for urgent action to address environmental and public health concerns linked to the 50-acre Mwakirunge dumpsite, established in 2009. They report years of unchecked waste disposal exposing families to air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, and hazardous living conditions.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Equipment and experts from the United States have arrived in Kenya as the planned Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia is being activated.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A team of four Kenyan university students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 global finals in Shenzhen, marking the first time Kenya has secured the top honour in the competition's 10-year history. The win comes after the competition attracted a record 210,000 participants worldwide, with 131 elite teams from more than 40 countries competing at the finals.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Nairobi have attributed recent secondary school unrest to external influences, poor communication between learners and school administrations, congestion in boarding facilities, and challenging living conditions. The Nairobi County Director of Education said authorities are engaging with learners to restore calm and encourage them to remain in school ahead of the mid-term break.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A fire broke out at Kakamega High School dormitory at around 8:00 pm on Friday while students were in class. The school has been closed indefinitely and students sent home as police investigate the cause; no injuries were reported, though property of unknown value was destroyed.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mother died in a vehicle crash while rushing to her daughter after a deadly fire at Utumishi school.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has revived an alleged donor sperm swap dispute between a woman and a fertility clinic.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
An estimated 81 women died from childbirth complications in Kilifi County over the past one and a half years, with 44 maternal deaths and 312 infant deaths recorded in the past five months alone, prompting concerns about a worsening crisis.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ten students are in custody as investigations continue into a fire that gutted a store at Alliance High School, amid pressure on authorities to consider precautionary school closures before the midterm break as unrest spreads across learning institutions nationwide.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The nganya subculture—characterized by pimped vehicles, loud music, reckless driving known as manyoka, and dangerous stunts—continues to operate on Kenyan roads despite growing public demand for stricter enforcement and intervention.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Petitioners in a case involving disappeared fishermen from Lake Nakuru have rejected a Kenya Fisheries Services report on fish suitability for human consumption, claiming KFS excluded them from the sampling exercise despite prior agreement to involve them.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following a fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that revealed the institution had admitted 715 students despite a 650-student capacity, questions have emerged about communication breakdowns between the ministry headquarters and schools, including delays in admission reporting and uncertainties around capitation disbursement and textbook distribution.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Toyota Wish driven by an Italian national struck six pedestrians at Kibirigwi Trading Centre in Ndia, Kirinyaga County on Thursday evening, killing three and injuring three others. The victims included three pupils from a local primary school.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has summoned officials of Risen Sacco and Royal Swift Express Limited following separate road crashes on Enterprise Road and the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. A Risen Sacco matatu overturned along Enterprise Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area, killing at least four people and injuring 15 others, with eyewitnesses reporting the driver was attempting dangerous stunts.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Upper Hill School's management instructed parents to pick up their children on June 4 as a precautionary measure due to unrest currently being experienced in some schools across the country and signs of restlessness within the school. The closure comes as several other schools including Alliance High School, Loreto High School in Limuru, Lenana School, and St George's Girls Secondary School have also closed temporarily amid student unrest.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is appealing to the public to help identify a key person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, who was killed on May 3, 2026, in Nakuru North Sub-County. Two suspects, Felix Odinga Okumu and Berryly Nafua Atenyo, have been arrested and charged; the case is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on June 17.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned teachers and school administrators against forcing students to sit examinations when they express anxiety or indicate they are unprepared, saying preventing unrest should take precedence over rigid adherence to testing schedules. Bitok urged schools to embrace dialogue, flexibility, and modern management approaches, including strengthened student leadership structures and counselling programmes.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A mother has expressed distress over her son's continued bullying and harassment at school because of his name. She named him William Ruto in 2022 after the president, following a popular trend, but now regrets it as schoolmates ridicule and mock him, calling him names like "Ruto Must Go."
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-one protesters arrested during Monday demonstrations against an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki were released on cash bail after being charged with unlawful obstruction of motor vehicles; 17 pleaded guilty and were fined Ksh.10,000 each or face one month in prison, while 14 pleaded not guilty and were released on higher bail amounts.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four people were killed in an ambush by armed camel herders while watering cattle in Kitui County's Tseikuru sub-county. The attackers also shot several cows before fleeing into Mwingi North Game Reserve, prompting a police manhunt.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 56-year-old National Intelligence Service officer, David Kipkoech Kosgey, head of County Intelligence Coordination, was found dead in his Nyamira residence after officers broke down the locked door when he failed to report for duty. The County Commissioner reported signs of a struggle and blood loss, though no physical injuries were visible on the body.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A team of four Kenyan university students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, marking Kenya's first-ever victory at the competition's highest award. The winning team comprised Kevin Tuei (Tharaka University), Catherine Atieno (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau (Mt. Kenya University), and Salem Kim (Machakos University).
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 53-year-old man from Karucho Village in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, was found hanging in his house, discovered by his daughter returning from school. Residents expressed alarm over what they describe as a growing number of men taking their own lives in the region.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A new Mastercard Foundation report covering all 54 African countries finds that millions of Africans with disabilities face significant barriers to education, employment, entrepreneurship and digital participation due to limited access to assistive technology, despite growing policy commitments and innovation efforts.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB has committed Ksh.3 million to the second edition of the Run 4 Seniors charity race, set for July 18, 2026, at Karura Forest in Nairobi. The initiative, organised by Mama Ibado Charity, aims to raise awareness and resources for vulnerable senior citizens through healthcare, nutrition and social support programmes.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sahara Ahmed Barre was arraigned in Kahawa Law Courts on charges of ethnic contempt under the National Cohesion and Integration Act after making inflammatory remarks in a viral social media video. She was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 or a bond of Sh1 million with a surety.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
May was the deadliest month for police-linked killings in 2026, with twenty-four deaths documented by the Missing Voices Coalition—nearly half of the thirty-nine police-related deaths from January through May. Twenty-one of the May deaths occurred during protests, including nineteen during anti-fuel hike demonstrations on May 18–19.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of dozens of individuals, including senior public officials, developers, engineers and architects, over the January 2026 collapse of Manzil Towers in Nairobi's South C area. The office determined there is sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against those implicated in the tragedy.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Grade 10 student discharged from Kenyatta National Hospital after the May 27th Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire says suspects accused of setting the blaze had an ongoing dispute with teachers and wanted to avoid a disciplinary session scheduled with the principal.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok has warned students and individuals involved in school unrest and destruction of school property that they will face legal consequences. Dozens of schools across the country have sent learners home following reports of unrest, though the Ministry maintains the school calendar will not be affected as only a small percentage of schools have experienced disruptions.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has filed an affidavit defending the ministry's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in response to a constitutional petition by Katiba Institute, arguing the government's response framework is grounded in WHO guidance, international law, and East African Community obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Architectural concepts for a proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum emerged during a design review meeting attended by senior government officials and technical experts. The design centres on a circular structure as the symbolic heart of the memorial precinct, with radiating access roads and pedestrian pathways.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Wafalme Stars defeated Uganda in straight sets at the Zone Five qualifiers and are on course to secure a ticket to the 2026 CAVB Nations Championship, though they must win their remaining two matches against South Sudan and Burundi to top the five-team table.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia's Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading the club to the league title in his first year in charge, extending their record to 22 titles. Akonnor, a former Ghana national team coach, beat competition from Sammy Omollo and Fred Ambani, with his side losing only four league matches and maintaining a 61 per cent win rate during the campaign.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's national rugby sevens team Shujaa fell 31-12 to Fiji in their opening Pool C match at the Bordeaux Sevens in France on Friday, with Fiji dominating after the first-half exchanges.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Enock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
About 1700 elite runners will compete in the fifth Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, with defending champions Benson Murkomen Tunyu and Emily Chepkemoi facing strong competition. Marathon winners will receive Sh3.5 million in prize money in both men's and women's categories.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) compete in the final leg of the World Championship in Bordeaux this weekend, needing to finish in the top eight overall to secure promotion back to the HSBC SVNS Division One. The team sits eighth with 14 points and faces South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain in their group.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Continental Tour champion Peter Wachiuri won the Nairobi Masters Match-play Two men's championship, defeating James Kamama 9-2, while Kenya lady champion Millicent Wangui beat Daisy Yator 4-1 to claim the women's title at ASK Nakuru Showground on Sunday.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Poland's Maja Chwalinska, ranked outside the top 100 before the tournament, has reached the French Open final as a qualifier and will face Mirra Andreeva on Saturday. If she wins, she would become only the second qualifier in the professional era to win a Grand Slam singles title, after Emma Raducanu.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. Conte guided Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2024/25 campaign.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahead of the June 7, 2026 Nairobi City Marathon, Athletics Kenya and partners launched a climate initiative pairing air sensors with a 5,000-tree planting plan to address urban air pollution and expand Nairobi's green canopy.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy said he was not entirely satisfied with Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly in Pretoria, but acknowledged the match provided valuable lessons for his largely revamped squad with several first-time players.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fabio Grosso has resigned as coach of Serie A side Sassuolo after leading them back to the top flight last season, with Italian press reporting he is set to join Fiorentina as their next manager.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala clocked 10.11 seconds to finish eighth in the men's 100m at the Rome Diamond League, with American Noah Lyles winning in 9.88 seconds. Omanyala said he would "take the hit" but vowed to keep fighting after a difficult outing.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The NCBA Royal Classic, the second leg of the 2026 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, tees off June 7–9 at Royal Nairobi Golf Club with competitors from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Côte d'Ivoire, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States competing for OWGR and WAGR points and a KSh 2 million prize purse.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has secured a new 10-year contract extension on the Formula One calendar at least until 2037. The race, which began in 2023 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually in November, has generated more than $3 billion in economic impact for southern Nevada over its three editions.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico defeated Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup preparation match, with goals from Johan Vasquez, Stefan Bukinac (own goal), Raul Jimenez, another own goal, and Luis Chavez. Mexico will begin the tournament on June 11 against South Africa in Group A, which also includes South Korea and Czech Republic.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton played down his and Ferrari's chances at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, saying he believed Ferrari would be competitive but that Mercedes remained the team to beat. He also warned that the high cost of karting made it "unlikely, if not impossible" for anyone to repeat his rise from an ordinary background to Formula 1.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have signed a renewed three-year sponsorship deal worth Ksh 30 million with Kansai Plascon Kenya Limited, up from their previous Ksh 5 million arrangement. The agreement includes annual payments of Ksh 7 million with 10 percent increases in years two and three, plus minimum Ksh 1.5 million support for CAF Champions League participation.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team fell 31-12 to Fiji in their opening Pool A match at the Bordeaux Sevens, the third leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship Series, in France on Friday.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders including the Football Kenya Federation and National Olympic Committee of Kenya have backed a proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would prohibit and criminalize the manipulation of sports competitions, though some have recommended amendments to strengthen its implementation.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena Williams, 44, will compete in women's doubles at the Berlin Tennis Open in June as part of her comeback after a near four-year absence. The tournament, which begins June 15, serves as a warm-up for Wimbledon and follows her confirmed appearance at Queen's Club starting June 8.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Super League heads into its penultimate round with Migori Youth, top of the standings with 77 points, hosting fourth-placed Equity Bank in a match that could secure the title and automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League. Migori Youth lead second-placed 3K FC by four points, while Equity Bank sit on 71 points in contention for a promotion playoff spot.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals to reach his second French Open final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's national football team handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkey for visa applications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, according to Iran's Football Federation head Mehdi Taj, following FIFA's instructions. The team's participation remains uncertain as Iran and the US negotiate to end a Middle East war that began in February.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 FIFPRO Africa General Assembly brought together 30 player unions and CAF in Nairobi for discussions on player welfare, with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed calling for protection of players' financial security, health, and post-football planning.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Wildlife Service announced the relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage from its current 7.4-acre facility to 89 acres of land opposite Bomas of Kenya, due to increasing numbers of wild animals needing rescue and rehabilitation. The upgraded facility, expected to cost Sh 3 to 4 billion and take 18 months to construct, will accommodate up to 20,000 visitors on peak days compared to the current 17,000.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Green Belt Movement has condemned a proposal to construct a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course within Imenti Forest in Meru County, arguing the plan violates constitutional protections for forests and calling for an immediate halt to any forest land allocation for these purposes.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has launched the Kenya Conservancies Fund to channel money and technical support to community-led conservancies, helping the country meet its target of protecting 30 per cent of land and sea by 2030. Of 230 conservancies registered with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancy Association, only 1 per cent have reached financial maturity; the fund aims to help shift conservancies into viable conservation and livelihood enterprises.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Spouse Dr. Joyce Kithure called for sustained partnerships between government institutions, academia, community organisations, and citizens to address waste management, pollution, deforestation, and climate change, stating that no single institution can solve these challenges alone. She spoke during a World Environment Day 2026 clean-up exercise in Kibra, Nairobi County.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second edition of the Mau Conservation Marathon, unveiled by the Environment Principal Secretary, is part of the Mau Forest Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, a 10-year initiative designed to restore degraded ecosystems and uplift communities around Kenya's largest water tower.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traditional healers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, trusted by local populations, are playing a role in response to an Ebola outbreak declared in May that has infected 359 people and killed 61. Some healers claim to have developed treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, though no vaccine or treatment exists.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At Russia's St Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin faced conflicting narratives from participants: some argued Russia should continue fighting and prepare for global confrontation with the West, while others highlighted economic benefits of ending the Ukraine war, which Ukrainian drones struck near the forum venue the previous day.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington of using "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster Mexico's right-wing opposition and weaken his leftist political movement, amid escalating US–Mexico tensions under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's supreme leader following the death of his father Ali Khamenei, who held the post since 1989. Though largely unknown publicly and reportedly wounded in a US-Israeli strike, Mojtaba has issued written messages as leader continuing confrontational ideology toward Israel and the United States.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Emmanuel Macron said France supports the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel announced in Washington, and that the US and France are working together on a coordination mechanism to monitor and verify its implementation.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. His message came after weeks of talks failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran sending divergent messages.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that a trade deal with the European Union may resolve Washington's concerns about forced labour underlying new US tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent targeting 60 economies. The EU has protested US findings that it failed to enforce prohibitions on importing goods made with forced labour, and called on Washington to respect the Turnberry trade deal from last year capping US levies on European goods at 15 percent.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter to Vladimir Putin calling for a face-to-face meeting to pursue peace, stating it would be wrong to wait for the US to refocus on the European war. He also called for a full ceasefire during negotiations, which Putin had rejected earlier that day.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Traditional healers in Ituri province, eastern DR Congo, are treating Ebola with herbal concoctions as the outbreak spreads. The World Health Organization confirms 359 infections and 61 deaths so far in what is the country's 17th Ebola outbreak.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sheila Jepkorir Chebii, a Kenyan student, was found dead at a hotel in Sydney last month; Australian authorities treated it as a suspected suicide after she fell from the 19th floor, but her family is demanding a comprehensive investigation and calling on the Kenyan High Commission to seek clarity from Australian authorities.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya should advance its nuclear energy programme to diversify power generation and strengthen energy security, noting that nuclear technology is already used in the country despite public resistance rooted in historical fears of atomic weapons.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion column argues the government should not defend the establishment of an American Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, Kenya, characterizing it as an affront to national sovereignty and suggesting the President is implicitly confirming Trump's alleged insult of Africa.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →