The High Court ruled that former Chief Justice David Maraga acted prematurely in recommending Parliament's dissolution for alleged gender violations, finding he failed to formally notify the Registrar, Attorney General, and Parliament before forwarding his advisory to the President.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court ruled that former Chief Justice David Maraga acted prematurely in recommending Parliament's dissolution for alleged gender violations, finding he failed to formally notify the Registrar, Attorney General, and Parliament before forwarding his advisory to the President.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed eliminating proposed government borrowing of Sh1.1 trillion to reduce the 2025–2026 budget estimates from Sh4.8 trillion to Sh3.6 trillion, arguing this would eliminate reliance on new debt to fund operations.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has proposed tax measures similar to those withdrawn after June 2024 Gen Z protests, despite ongoing pressure from record-high fuel prices and increased cost of living.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja has suspended Charles Kerich, County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Development, and Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer, following pressure over Kerich's recent three-month prison sentence. The suspensions have raised questions about whether the action is sufficient.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has temporarily suspended implementation of the NTSA's smart driving licence and automated traffic fines system through a public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited, pending the hearing of a petition challenging the project.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has proposed tax measures similar to those that triggered Gen Z-led protests in June 2024, despite the Finance Bill 2024 being withdrawn following public pressure. The new proposals risk further raising the cost of living amid record-high fuel prices, offering no relief to Kenyans.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja has suspended Charles Kerich, County Executive Committee Member for Finance, and Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer. Kerich was recently sentenced to three months in prison, prompting questions about why he has not been arrested despite mounting pressure on Sakaja to take action.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta has broken an unwritten code of restrained conduct expected of retired Kenyan heads of state, launching unprecedented attacks on successor William Ruto and accusing his administration of dismantling his legacy and conducting untested economic experiments.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The arrest of Nairobi's Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga and seizure of millions from his home highlights deeper systemic failures at City Hall that enabled corruption. A February 2026 Ombudsperson report had previously cited abuse of power and urged his criminal prosecution alongside four others.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ichuni Ward Representative Wyckliffe Siocha was attacked by assailants believed linked to a senior politician and hospitalized with stab wounds and blunt-force injuries. The incident is one of several recent attacks on political figures in Kisii County, prompting concerns from former Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and other MCAs about security agencies' handling of political goonism.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is calling for full implementation of the electronic government procurement system by counties to address corruption and seal loopholes that have cost devolved units billions of shillings. The government has mandated transition to the electronic procurement system, which shifts from cash-based to accrual-based accounting to enhance accountability and resource utilisation.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has condemned the attack on Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, who was assaulted by unknown assailants with blunt objects on June 4, 2026 near Gusii Stadium in Kisii town. Police are investigating whether the attack was politically motivated.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved manslaughter charges against suspended Nairobi County Planning Chief Patrick Analo Akivaga and his successor Dominic Mutegi over the January 2 collapse of Manzil Towers building in South C that killed two security guards. Analo also faces charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty, and investigators recovered more than Sh65 million in cash at his residence during a separate corruption probe.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) smart driving licence programme and automated traffic fines system, pending the hearing of a constitutional petition filed by the Road Safety Association of Kenya challenging the legality of the Public-Private Partnership with Pesa Print Limited.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund and its Board of Trustees are asking to be removed from a constitutional petition, arguing their mandate is limited to managing pension, gratuity, retirement, disability and death benefits for public servants, and they have no involvement in healthcare financing systems like SHIF or SHA.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
A five-judge High Court bench declared unconstitutional an advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending Parliament's dissolution for failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, holding the advisory was not a binding constitutional instrument. The petitions arose from Parliament's prolonged failure to enact legislation required under the Constitution to ensure no more than two-thirds of elective bodies are of the same gender.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rejected proposed changes to minority leadership positions in the Narok County Assembly, saying the alterations are procedurally flawed and violate coalition agreements and democratic principles. The coalition insists that any leadership changes must follow due process and include consultation with sponsoring parties and adherence to party constitutions and standing orders.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Kisumu. Omondi's arrest is linked to ongoing probes into recent demonstrations against increased fuel prices, but Babu Owino has dismissed the allegations as lacking evidence and intended to intimidate the activist, vowing a legal battle in court on Monday.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Several aspirants are positioning themselves to challenge incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda in the Nyaribari Chache Constituency race nearly a year before the 2027 General Election, with political observers suggesting that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing influence in the Gusii region could shape political alignments.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Okiya Omtatah has requested a Senate inquiry into the Affordable Housing Programme, citing Auditor-General findings that flagged projects for lacking proper land ownership documentation and failing to follow legal procedures governing land allocation and public participation. Omtatah warned that the programme risks becoming "a cover for land grabbing."
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together more than 30 heads of state and over 1,500 business leaders to advance investment and deepen Africa's global partnerships.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A consumer lobby has protested the planned installation of an emergency natural gas power plant off the Kenyan coast, warning it will significantly drive up electricity costs.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The International Flower Trade Expo 2026, held in Nairobi under the theme "Shaping the Future of Floriculture," attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of international buyers. The event featured a striking butterfly floral installation by Sosiani Flowers that became a popular photo backdrop.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has directed the National Treasury to audit Lake Turkana Wind Power over a contested Sh19 billion tax bill linked to a government penalty for late delivery of a transmission line. The company claims the penalty is tax-exempt, while the Kenya Revenue Authority argues it constitutes taxable income.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An 11-member youth group in Nyeri, NOHEFE, has achieved better returns by roasting and packaging natural coffee and processing herbs for sale across the country, selling roasted coffee at Sh2,500 per kilogram. The group was formed two years ago after attending value-addition training and plans to expand coffee farming following increased demand.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A veterinary advice column addresses a reader's question about starting commercial goat farming, covering handling techniques, housing, feeding, and veterinary care. Goats are described as advantageous for households with limited land and resources, requiring less space than cattle and being well-suited to smallholder and peri-urban settings.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anthony Khisa, a 40-year-old environmentalist in Bungoma County, has spent three years planting indigenous fruit-bearing trees under the Adopt-a-Tree initiative across schools, aiming to reverse environmental degradation and preserve traditional knowledge of Kenya's indigenous fruits and trees.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Lake Basin Development Authority and Green Tec Hub Limited have officially launched a sunflower farming programme in the Lake Region, aimed at boosting household incomes and food security. The initiative will initially target more than 3,000 farmers, with plans to eventually reach more than 20,000 farmers, promoting crop diversification from traditional crops like maize and sugarcane.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
A senior advocate has been ordered by the High Court to repay more than Sh15 million to the widow and children of a deceased client, whose estate he held for nearly a decade.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ordered a senior advocate to repay more than Sh15 million to the widow and children of a deceased client, whose estate he was accused of holding for nearly a decade.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
As preparations advance at a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for Americans exposed to the virus, health experts are calling on the government to move beyond political rhetoric and provide clear answers on Kenya's readiness to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that reckless matatu operations—dangerous stunts, speeding, loud music, and defiance of traffic rules—have turned Nairobi roads into "killing fields," citing a Thursday evening crash on Enterprise Road that killed six young people. The piece calls for decisive government action to restore order, contrasting the current "anarchy" with the effectiveness of earlier vehicle safety regulations.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide wastewater analysis by NACADA covering 8 regions and 12 hotspot counties detected cannabis, heroin, and cocaine as Kenya's top three illicit drugs, along with New Psychoactive Substances and chemical markers indicating small-scale clandestine laboratory activity for methamphetamine, MDMA, and synthetic cathinones production within Kenya.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved six charges against over 40 suspects in connection with the January 2026 South C building collapse that killed two people. Former Nairobi Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo faces abuse of office and neglect of official duty charges, while others including Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo, Gideon Chege Mwangf, Abdishakur Muse Mohamed and Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf will face manslaughter charges.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Kipkoech Kosgey, 56, head of County Intelligence Coordination in Nyamira, was found dead in his locked official residence. The County Commissioner said Kosgey had been struggling with high blood pressure, and while there were no physical injuries, he had vomited blood; a postmortem is pending to determine the cause of death.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders led by the Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya are calling for boarding schools to be gradually abolished, citing rising indiscipline among learners fueled by peer pressure, reduced parental supervision, and weakened moral guidance. The Federation's chairman also called for reintroduction of regulated corporal punishment and improved CCTV monitoring in schools.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Mombasa ordered the Inspector General, DCI, Attorney General, and four officers to pay Sh500,000 to Wilson Sadaka for arresting and detaining him maliciously over a resolved land dispute in Kilifi County without approval from the Director of Public Prosecution, violating his constitutional rights.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County has set up three health facilities as Ebola isolation and quarantine centres and intensified disease surveillance and screening at the Kenya-Uganda border, with officials noting that the county has not recorded any Ebola cases.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police have launched investigations into the death of a 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student who fell from a matatu on Thika Road on Friday morning. Some allege he was pushed out after failing to pay fare, though the police commander said investigations will establish what exactly happened; the driver and conductor fled the scene.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of 15 of the 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire were allowed to view their remains at Naivasha Funeral Home after DNA identification, but authorities refused to release the bodies for burial. The decision triggered frustration and anguish among grieving relatives after ten days of waiting.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student, Eugene Mutuku, died after allegedly being thrown from a moving matatu on Thika Road in Nairobi. The matatu driver and conductor remain at large, while police have arrested two officials of a Nicco Sacco over the incident.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two national schools directed parents to collect their children on Saturday morning following intelligence reports and heightened surveillance. The releases come amid growing cases of student unrest reported across schools in the country.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has urged workers and employers to continue remitting enhanced NSSF contributions, saying the contribution framework under the NSSF Act, 2013 remains legally in force despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling that rejected the Fund's bid to suspend a judgment declaring the Act unconstitutional.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Police have arrested Andrew Gachagua Njui in Othaya, Nyeri County, on suspicion of defrauding a buyer of Sh900,000 in a fraudulent land sale scheme in Molo. The suspect had failed to appear in court in May and was tracked down following an intelligence-led operation.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case despite outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government has activated surveillance and screening measures at airports and border points, with more than 80,000 travellers screened and 56 samples tested—all negative.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Machakos court granted police 21 days to detain Christopher Mwenda Robert, a Probox driver, on suspicion of inciting a mob that killed three young men who were lynched and set ablaze after being mistaken for thieves. According to investigators, Mwenda allegedly knocked down one of the victims around 3am and raised alarm claiming he was being carjacked, triggering the violent mob response.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have raised concerns over repeated vandalism at Kiringa Bridge, saying the destruction poses a serious safety risk to motorists, learners and residents. They accuse scrap metal thieves of targeting parts of the bridge and say heavy vehicles and school buses can no longer safely use it.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega County Government announced plans to establish two Ebola isolation centres to strengthen Kenya's preparedness against possible outbreaks in the region, following cabinet approval and consultations with the Ministry of Health amid reports of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is intensifying Ebola preparedness measures by establishing fully operational quarantine centres in high-risk areas and heightening surveillance at the Malaba Border following reported cases in Uganda. The Ministry of Health has equipped border health teams with screening equipment and enhanced laboratory capacity in Nairobi and Kisumu for rapid testing and diagnosis.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in court, arguing Kenya's response framework is legally grounded, scientifically informed, and necessary to protect public health amid a regional outbreak. The defence responds to constitutional petitions by Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government's Ebola preparedness strategy, which was triggered by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DNA analysis has confirmed the identities of all 16 students who died in a May 28 dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County. One victim, Zahara Rama, was buried in Kwale County on Sunday; the remaining 15 families await release of their children's remains.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has urged President William Ruto and opposition leaders to set aside political differences and work together to address rising student unrest in secondary schools. Matiang'i, a former Education Cabinet Secretary, called on the President to convene an all-inclusive stakeholder engagement to find lasting solutions to the sector's problems.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of 16 students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School received DNA test results and formally identified the remains at Naivasha Referral Hospital. One body was released for immediate burial according to Islamic rites, while the remaining 15 families await a joint memorial service before burial.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An analysis of Agikuyu oral literature explores the community's origins, rites of passage, gender, governance, and applications in HIV/AIDS communication, positioning oral discourse as dynamic knowledge production beyond English literary tradition.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged that his technical bench made an inexperienced mistake during Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Kenya led early through Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo but Lesotho equalized in the second half.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team plays Zambia today in a Fifa Four Nations Tournament at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola as final preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Beldine Odemba views the match as a chance to fine-tune the team before the continental tournament.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu Lakers, reigning Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League champions, face Strathmore University Scorpions this weekend in their hunt for a first win and maximum points, while Blazers Hockey Club look to maintain their unbeaten streak.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Basketball Federation competition continues with second-leg regular season play this weekend. Women's Premier League features Stanbic Aces pursuing a top-two finish against Strathmore University Swords, while Safe Spaces and Lady Titans battle for survival; in the Men's Premier League, Strathmore Blades face ANU Wolfpacks and newly promoted Moischers seek their third win against Eldonets Platinum.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
After winning round two of the Delta Motorsports Club race at Machakos People's Park in a time of 176.954 seconds, Javed Lota is confident of defending his Tarmac title this year. The Mombasa-based driver attributed his consistency to competing in diverse racing formats including autocross, tarmac, and club events.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia renewed their sponsorship deal with paint manufacturer Plascon Kenya for three years worth Sh30 million. The club also received a Sh1 million bonus for winning the 22nd Premier League title, with midfielder Enock Morrison expressing confidence ahead of next season's CAF Champions League.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Teenage Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal was named La Liga player of the year on Friday after helping the club win the title, recording 16 goals and 12 assists in 28 league games despite missing much of the first half of the campaign with groin issues.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of one minute 13.026 seconds, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.111 seconds. The seven-time champion, a three-time Monaco winner, is pursuing a record 105th pole position this weekend.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US has confirmed that Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US despite ongoing regional tensions between the two countries.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was among the first 11 players selected to the MLS All-Star squad for a July 29 match against an all-star team from the Mexican league. The MLS First XI, chosen by votes of players, fans, and media, includes five players on World Cup rosters.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sacked Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected job offers and instead chosen to spend his summer covering the World Cup and experiencing the Tour de France after being dismissed in February following a poor spell at the club.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA announced it has increased the amount in its Club Benefits Programme to $355 million (306 million euros), a 70 percent increase from the 2022 World Cup, to compensate clubs whose players participate in or qualify for the World Cup.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi City Marathon will prompt the closure of several key roads across the capital from late Saturday through Sunday afternoon, including the Nairobi Expressway, Uhuru Highway, and Waiyaki Way. The event has attracted 17,450 participants across four race categories.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Shujaa suffered a 14-5 defeat to Great Britain in an HSBC SVNS encounter in Bordeaux on Saturday. The loss came despite Kenya having beaten England the previous week, with Patrick Odongo scoring Kenya's only try.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the team will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Tampa Bay, Florida.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA announced it will permit fans to bring one soft, plastic 20-ounce disposable water bottle into World Cup 2026 venues in the USA and Canada, reversing a ban on refillable bottles that prompted public outcry. FIFA cited safety concerns for the policy change.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli topped Saturday's final free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, outpacing both Ferraris and setting a time of one minute and 12.720 seconds.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Construction of Mombasa Municipal Stadium has resumed after more than 13 years of delays, following President William Ruto's February announcement that the national government took over the project through the ministry of defence. Football stakeholders in Mombasa have welcomed the intervention and called for acceleration to meet a December completion deadline.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulinzi men's handball team defeated General Service Unit 29-25 in a paramilitary league match at Nyayo National Stadium, moving to third place and extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 250 young athletes from 14 school teams competed at the Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPPSA) Kenya Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, spanning age categories from Under-7s to 16 & Over. PIPPSA Kenya's organizing secretary said the event serves as a talent development platform, with the organization having organized various sports activities for 10 years.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As traditional aid systems face budget cuts and climate pressures, Kenya's refugee camps including Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Dadaab are increasingly adopting solar mini-grids and clean-energy enterprises to provide sustainable power and reduce dependence on fossil fuels and external humanitarian financing.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Swimmers will again be able to use designated bathing sites along the Seine river in Paris and the Marne river in the suburbs this summer, with three official Paris sites opening July 4. About 100,000 people used the sites last year after the Seine reopened to swimmers for the first time in a century following a billion-euro cleanup effort for the 2024 Olympics.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responding with missile strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Weeks of complex talks have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain for seven days with a focus on immigration and social justice during a politically turbulent period for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The trip includes papal visits to Madrid and Barcelona, a planned meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse, and meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran launched seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, with Bahrain denouncing the attacks as "blatant aggression" and a violation of sovereignty. The strikes represent the second attack on both nations in three days and follow weeks of failed talks over the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Long queues at New York restaurants and shops have become social events, often driven by viral social media videos and food trends. Some people wait hours or overnight for items like trending desserts and free event tickets, viewing the experience as participating in something fun and communal.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization counted 452 confirmed cases including 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 19 confirmed cases including two deaths in Uganda, marking an increase of 100 cases and 20 deaths from the previous day. The CDC warned that without strong public health interventions, the outbreak could rival the scale of the 2014 West Africa epidemic.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Nanyuki are angry and fearful over the United States building an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base to isolate Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 50-bed facility, nearing completion and currently without patients, has drawn criticism over neo-colonial concerns and fears of contagion in a region that has never recorded an Ebola case.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A deadly drone strike hit Ethiopia's Tigray region on Friday near Shiraro, according to dissident authorities, who accused the federal government of escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed war. A civil war between the federal government and the TPLF in 2020–2022 led to more than 600,000 deaths, and a peace deal ending the conflict has never been fully implemented.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nigeria's Borno state are enforcing sanitation measures after a cholera outbreak killed 39 people and infected at least 4,204 in recent weeks, concentrated in Maiduguri and Jere district.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin said U.S. energy companies are the main beneficiaries of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has choked off maritime trade affecting about a fifth of world oil supplies. Sechin warned that continued tensions in the strait would undermine long-term oil demand, casting U.S. actions as an attempt to reshape global energy markets.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization announced a six-month joint plan worth $518 million (Ksh.67 billion) to combat a Bundibugyo virus-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, described as the fourth largest on record. The strategy includes support for containment in the two affected countries and preparation measures in neighbouring nations such as enhanced border screening.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamaica experienced an island-wide power blackout on Friday evening, according to Energy Minister Daryl Vaz, though no reason was initially provided. The national energy supplier Jamaica Public Service Company confirmed the outage affected the entire island and said it was investigating the causes, with power already restored to some areas and expected to be fully restored by end of night.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political parties backing President Mamady Doumbouya won a majority in Guinea's legislative elections, with the pro-Doumbouya GMD coalition and allies securing at least 100 of 147 seats, further consolidating his power after he seized control in 2021 and won a presidential term in December.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US CDC modeling shows the current Bundibugyo strain of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become as large as or larger than the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak without strong public health interventions.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 49 people died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down while returning from celebrations in Mali. The group became stranded more than 80km west of Assamaka, and only two survived by trekking to the border crossing to alert authorities.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
A US surgeon who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a Berlin hospital after 17 days of treatment, with his five family members who had been quarantined also cleared to leave in good health.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday in response to renewed American strikes, with the US saying six were intercepted and one fell short. Bahrain and Kuwait condemned the attacks as aggression and escalation, while weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that public debt is a significant issue highlighted in the budget estimates approved by Samuel Atandi's Budget Appropriation Committee, yet remains unaddressed by policymakers.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Public Service Commission has failed to fulfill its constitutional duty to shield the bureaucracy from political patronage. The Public Service remains bloated and inefficient, while the parliamentary committee meant to oversee the PSC has become its enabler rather than its enforcer.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on teenage restlessness and rebellion, citing the Utumishi Girls School fire incident, and argues that literature is an effective way to help young people navigate the transition to adulthood and search for meaning.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite technological constraints on printing in the 1980s–1990s, popular East African fiction thrived during that period but has since declined, with the author attributing the shift to smartphones and textbooks replacing mass-market entertainment novels.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to Afrobarometer survey data, almost 60 per cent of Kenyans think the country is headed in the wrong direction, citing failures in child protection, rising insecurity, corruption, poor service delivery, and economic hardship as reasons for their concerns.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examining why Kenyans become uncritical supporters of small political parties, using KADU Asili and its leader Mudzo Nzili's criticism of President Ruto as an example of how such parties periodically resurface to challenge the government.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →