Some Coast ODM leaders are charting their own political path away from the party amid President William Ruto's influence, after leaders who depended on Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and late Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political survival have been affected.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Some Coast ODM leaders are charting their own political path away from the party amid President William Ruto's influence, after leaders who depended on Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and late Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political survival have been affected.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto made 62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office, a pattern that contributed to discontent among Kenyan youth and sparked June 2024 protests. He has since maintained an active international travel schedule in recent months.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will spend more than half of this month outside the country while Kenyans grapple with various crises. This week, he held bilateral talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa during a three-day state visit to strengthen relations between the two countries.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The ODM party, once known for drawing organic crowds without spending money, is now reportedly spending millions to mobilise supporters for its rallies and project strength and loyalty. The party faces a daunting task of rebuilding trust among supporters after internal fault lines and rivalries emerged.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has been accused of using the "flooding the zone" political strategy to confuse Kenyans and the opposition, enabling him to advance contentious programmes such as the Finance Bill 2026 and fuel hikes.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto gained a reputation for frequent foreign travel, making 62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office—a record that partly fueled discontent among Kenyan youth and contributed to June 2024 protests.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will spend more than half of this month outside the country while Kenyans grapple with various crises his administration has been accused of orchestrating. This week, he held bilateral talks with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa during a three-day state visit to strengthen relations between the two African economies.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court rejected an advisory from former Chief Justice David Maraga seeking Parliament's dissolution over failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, but reaffirmed that Parliament has a continuing constitutional obligation to enact legislation to give effect to the principle. Article 81(b) of the Constitution requires that not more than two-thirds of elective and appointive bodies be of the same gender, yet more than a decade after promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, full compliance remains elusive due to failed legislative attempts and political obstacles.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he is ready to accept the High Court's verdict on his impeachment case expected the following day, while urging supporters to remain calm regardless of the outcome. He stated he would accept either ruling and that an unfavourable decision would not end his legal battle, as he could appeal to the Court of Appeal.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi ACK Diocese Bishop Johnathan Kabiru has urged politicians and Kenyans to embrace unity, peace and tolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying leaders must prioritise national cohesion over personal political ambitions and shun ethnic politics. The church has intensified civic education, peace and justice programmes to prepare Kenyans for the upcoming elections.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto departed for official visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to attract investment and expand export markets in agriculture, clean energy, and technology. The trip draws renewed attention to his foreign travel record—62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office—a factor cited in last year's youth protests.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dennis Onyango, a close aide to the late Raila Odinga, has revealed in a Citizen TV interview that Odinga wished to be buried within 72 hours of his death, a request that was honoured. Onyango recounted that Odinga remained focused on movement, ideas and political vision until his final days.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a 13-point presidential platform centred on governance reform, economic recovery, and improved public services, with pledges including safeguarding human rights, fighting corruption through audits and asset recovery, and implementing tax reforms to address the cost of living.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that a planned Ebola quarantine facility targets Mt. Kenya residents, saying both Kenyan and U.S. governments are only enhancing preparedness measures against potential outbreaks.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo defended the government's budget-making process and proposed tax measures as necessary to reduce Kenya's reliance on borrowing and address unsustainable debt levels. He said the measures are carefully considered and guided by national interest.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated he is fully prepared to accept whatever decision the High Court will deliver in consolidated petitions challenging his October 2024 impeachment, expressing confidence in the judiciary while bracing for all possible outcomes. He is set to receive judgment on June 8.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told Western Kenya youth to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while hinting at his own presidential ambitions in 2032 and calling for strong national political alliances across regions.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly Roads Committee has expressed satisfaction with accelerated progress on the Muhoroni–Chemelil–Mamboleo road project in western Kenya, following settlement of pending contractor bills. The committee confirmed that work pace has increased in recent months and expects the project to be completed within the contractual period or earlier.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka clarified that fellow United Opposition co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i and Martha Karua did not attend his campaign platform launch because he wanted to first present his own presidential agenda before joint political engagements. Kalonzo dismissed claims of rifts, saying the opposition coalition remains united and focused on challenging President William Ruto.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto departed Kenya for official visits to Belgium and Norway, and a state visit to Finland, aiming to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products, and strengthen economic partnerships. He will engage business leaders and government officials on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, says he is ready for the High Court's verdict on his impeachment case, set for Monday, June 8. Gachagua was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate found him guilty of charges including violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct; he has since challenged the impeachment in court, arguing he was denied a fair hearing and adequate public participation.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has blamed delays in school capitation funding and poor resource management for indiscipline in some schools, calling on the government to prioritize education financing and appoint a dedicated Principal Secretary to oversee the Competency-Based Curriculum rollout.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A global fuel shock triggered by the escalation of the Iran conflict disrupting Strait of Hormuz supply routes on February 28 has sparked a three-month, multi-billion-shilling investment rush into Kenya's electric vehicle sector, transforming the country into one of Africa's hottest e-mobility battlegrounds.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government's decision to relax fuel quality standards and allow importation of higher-sulphur diesel is drawing scrutiny from industry experts who warn it could admit dirtier fuel into the market. Despite the lower standards, fuel prices have not fallen, though economists say lower quality fuel should cost less.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A clause in Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes to delete exemptions that have allowed goods from East African Community partner states to enter Kenya free of excise duty, instead applying the same levies as imports from China or Europe. Manufacturing executives warn this could wipe out a third of Sh350 billion in regional trade.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders in Kenya's cooperative movement are considering establishing an economic advisory council of chairpersons to enhance governance, coordination, and policy engagement. The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya convened a meeting of stakeholders from savings and credit cooperatives and agricultural, housing, and consumer cooperatives to discuss the proposal, which would serve as an advisory body providing strategic guidance on policy and sector-wide reforms.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's youth are increasingly turning to savings groups and Sacco-based lending as traditional banks exclude borrowers with limited collateral and informal income. In Machakos, 339 young people have accessed affordable loans and grants through community-based organisations, offering lower interest rates than microfinance institutions.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Turaco, a microfinance and technology company, won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards in Cairo for its embedded insurance approach that integrates insurance products into services used by customers. The model has enabled more than five million people across Africa and South Asia to access insurance coverage.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the World Farmers' Organisation General Assembly from June 8–10, bringing over 1,000 farmer leaders, policymakers, and investors to shape agriculture's future from an African perspective. In Kenya, agriculture contributes approximately 22 per cent of GDP directly and 27 per cent indirectly, accounts for over 60 per cent of export earnings, and supports over 70 per cent of the rural population's livelihoods.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Crime Research Centre reports that illegal logging, extraction of forest resources for domestic and medicinal use, and wildlife trafficking are major threats to Kenya's forests. Poverty, lack of livelihoods, and construction-industry demand are the top drivers of these crimes, which involve networks of individuals, businesses, officials, and community groups trading indigenous tree species.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Millions of domestic workers are among the biggest winners in a new wages order, with both house helps and farm workers set to benefit from new wage legislation.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Rising unrest in secondary schools has now reached national and elite schools that had previously been unaffected, raising concerns about student welfare and safety. The government has warned that those responsible for the disturbances face jail terms.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Recent school closures in Kenya due to unrest are spreading in a domino effect, with phones and rumors driving the cascading pattern, and online lists tracking closed schools.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Isiolo North NG-CDF has released Sh62 million to support students in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and persons living with disabilities. Secondary school students will receive Sh32 million, tertiary beneficiaries Sh28 million, and persons with disabilities Sh2 million.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ameru Cultural Stakeholders Association, chaired by former Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi, has called for the incorporation of African culture and heritage into competence-based education (CBE), arguing that cultural centres could serve as learning sites for children to study wildlife, traditional attire, foods, and practices.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi condemned recent killings in Machakos and Kitui counties, including the murder of three young men in Machakos town and four people in Tseikuru, Mwingi, terming them barbaric and calling for those responsible to face the law.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i said Kenya is experiencing its toughest education sector crisis, attributed to mismanagement of resources and poor leadership. He called on the government to acknowledge failure and engage dialogue with stakeholders, and urged President Ruto's administration to stop wastage and ensure schools receive adequate funding.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has set up an Ebola isolation centre at the Taveta-Holili border point, which connects Kenya to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Internal Security Principal Secretary said the facility is needed to enable swift health response and check the spread of the disease in the DRC.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, leaving millions without access to specialised geriatric care, according to ageing advocates.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A suspected fraudster has been arrested after allegedly siphoning Ksh.450,500 from a victim's M-Pesa account through an unauthorized SIM swap. According to the DCI, the victim discovered the theft upon returning to Kenya in December 2024, after her SIM had ceased functioning in May 2024.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oscar Livondo was arrested by the DCI's Operation Support Unit after investigators linked him to a SIM-swap scheme that drained Sh450,500 from a woman's M-Pesa account while she was abroad. The victim, who had activated Safaricom's Daima service while in the United States, discovered the fraud only after returning to Kenya in December 2024, finding her account depleted after Sh450,500 was withdrawn in October 2024.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kennedy Mutiso, 29, Stanley Muthungu, 22, and Charles Mutiso, 25, were beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Machakos town in the early hours of May 31 after a vehicle driver falsely claimed they were attempting to hijack him. The three had suffered burns covering between 90 and 95 per cent of their bodies.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Architectural Association of Kenya has condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision to charge all members of Nairobi City County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the collapse of the South C Building, arguing that prosecutors should target only those who exercised final decision-making authority rather than professionals without such power.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has ordered a ten-day nationwide inspection of boarding schools to assess compliance with safety standards, following a rise in student unrest that has forced several institutions to close. The Basic Education Principal Secretary said 1,000 quality assurance officers have been deployed to schools to monitor the situation and support stability efforts.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has announced KSh200,000 in compensation for each of the 16 families who lost students in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire, plus the family of a parent killed in a road accident while rushing to the school. The State will also cover full medical costs for more than 79 hospitalized students.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health experts estimate one in three women experience urinary incontinence during perimenopause or menopause, though many avoid seeking help due to stigma. The issue remains largely unspoken in health systems and urban planning, affecting women's public participation and quality of life.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has called on students to uphold discipline and address grievances through student governance structures rather than disruptive behaviour, as unrest continues to spread across schools. KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno attributed rising unrest to peer-induced indiscipline and warned of wanton destruction of school infrastructure.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta called for increased investment in young people through arts and music at the Ghetto Classics Charity Golf Tournament, praising the initiative's 18-year track record of empowering vulnerable youth through music education, mentorship, and scholarships. Kenyatta, who serves as Patron of Ghetto Classics, described the programme as transforming lives in underserved communities and noted it currently supports more than 1,500 young people.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Content creator and media personality Azziad Nasenya has been appointed as the first Kenyan face of a Garnier product in East Africa, as L'Oréal Kenya launched the Garnier Even & Bright Serum Cleanser.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Construction at Kamariny Stadium in Iten, which began in 2017, has resumed after years of stalling; the facility is expected to be completed by October 2026 and will host this year's Mashujaa Day national celebrations on October 20.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Maluki won the 25th Kenya Diabetes Management Institute charity golf day at Vet Lab Sports Club, scoring 38 stableford points to beat Ronnie Maina on countback. The tournament drew 158 golfers to raise funds for diabetes awareness and treatment, with DMI reporting that over 10 million people with diabetes have received support through their 65 diabetes hubs across 47 counties.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets drew 1–1 with Zambia's Copper Queens in a Fifa Four Nations Tournament match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, but lost 4–1 in the penalty shootout. Prisca Chilufya scored for Zambia in the fourth minute; Fasila Adhiambo equalised for Kenya in the 77th minute.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former KHU Men's Premier League champions Western Jaguars rallied from 2-0 down to beat USIU-A Mashujaa 4-2 at Eregi Teachers Training College, while Scorpions drew with Lakers in the KHU Women's Premier League.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the men's and women's full marathon races at the fifth Nairobi City Marathon, which attracted 17,450 participants from 75 countries. Kipkemboi finished in 2:09:32, while Kemuma clocked 2:27:43.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University Swords defeated Stanbic Aces 75-60 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top five of the regular season.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa faces an uncertain path to 2026-2027 SVNS Division One promotion after losing all three pool matches at the Bordeaux Sevens in France. They need to finish ninth in Bordeaux to reach 18 points, but their hopes also depend on Great Britain and the United States failing to reach the tournament semi-finals.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's national boxing team is ready for the second World Cup to be hosted in China from June 14. Head coach Musa Benjamin says a squad of 20 boxers in training at Mathare Police Depot are in good shape, though final team selection awaits confirmation of government-allocated travel slots.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's national volleyball team swept the CAVB Zone Five qualifiers in Kampala, winning all five matches without dropping a set to qualify for the 2026 African Nations Championship in Kinshasa.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya drew 1-1 with Lesotho in their first friendly match on Thursday and will face them again today in their second encounter, as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers beginning in September. Coach Benni McCarthy is using the friendlies to build a competitive squad ahead of Kenya's group stage campaign alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto pledged continued government support for Kenyan sports teams and athletes competing internationally, saying the country is committed to strengthening sports infrastructure, talent development and commercialization. Speaking at Gor Mahia's Kenya Premier League trophy celebration, Ruto praised the club's record-extending 22nd league championship as a symbol of excellence and resilience.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Stars beat Lesotho 4-0 on Sunday in South Africa, a sharp rebound from a 1-1 draw three days earlier. Mohammed Bajaber scored twice in the victory, which saw Kenya control possession and limit Lesotho's attacking chances.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal beat Chile 2–1 in Oeiras while Belgium defeated Tunisia 5–0 in Brussels in international friendly matches on Saturday. Both matches featured red cards, including offences against Portugal's Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman following a mass scuffle.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mirra Andreeva, 19, defeated Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the French Open women's singles title on Saturday, becoming the youngest Roland Garros champion since Monica Seles in 1992 and the first player born after 2005 to win a Grand Slam.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eduardo Camavinga, left out of France's World Cup squad after a bench-heavy season at Real Madrid, used the time to take a course in entertainment and sport at Harvard Business School while France's team was based in Massachusetts.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday. Kipkemboi finished in 2:09:33, lowering his personal best by over two minutes, in his second successive marathon victory after winning the Huai'an Marathon in China in April.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Desert Scorpions defeated Kenyatta University 27-26 in a Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League match, strengthening their fight against relegation after trailing 14-13 at halftime before recovering in the second half. Benson Mutinda led the Scorpions with 10 goals in their comeback victory over the team that had beaten them by eight goals in the first leg.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Shujaa's hopes of securing promotion to Division One of the HSBC SVNS came to an end after the USA staged a second-half comeback to beat Fiji 17-14 in Bordeaux, despite Kenya defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff earlier that day.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan mixed martial arts fighters delivered an impressive performance at ANZA MMA Pro Fight Night 002 in Nairobi, securing five victories from nine bouts. Ali Abad Ouhsummer won the main event against South Sudan's Peter Bushak with a first-round armbar submission, while George Itumo earned a technical knockout victory in the co-main event against a Democratic Republic of Congo fighter.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia's Mirra Andreeva, 19, won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Poland's Maja Chwalinska, becoming the youngest women's champion at Roland Garros in 34 years. She said the win is "so much better" than imagined and she wants to add more titles as soon as possible, with Wimbledon next on her agenda.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Starehe Boys' Centre defeated Kamukunji High School 1–0 to win the 2026 Vivo Energy Kenya Sustainability Community football tournament held in Nairobi on Sunday, while Kariobangi North Girls High School overpowered Starlight Senior Academy 15–1 in the girls' contest.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number 114 Maja Chwalinska became the first qualifier to reach the French Open final in the Open era but lost to eighth seed Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2. The 24-year-old Polish player hopes her run from qualifying to the final will inspire other players outside the top 100.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United defeated Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in their final home match of the season, with defender David Wanyama scoring in the second half to keep their Kenya Premier League promotion dream alive.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive victory for Mercedes at Monaco, finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a race marked by multiple crashes and stoppages. The 19-year-old Italian's win hoisted him 66 points clear in the drivers' championship.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dubai's five-star hotels on the Palm have shifted focus to residents through heavily discounted staycation offers as war drives tourists away. Hotels are offering rates slashed by a factor of four to attract local clientele, with some properties operating at reduced capacity.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States said it shot down two Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following weeks of indirect talks and tit-for-tat exchanges that have failed to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway. Iran responded with a salvo of ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, with six intercepted and one falling short, as both nations denounced the attacks as aggression and dangerous escalation.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Russian drone strikes killed a 56-year-old minibus driver in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and a 59-year-old man in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, as world leaders met in London to discuss pressure on Moscow over its four-year war. Ukrainian President Zelensky is meeting leaders of France, Germany and Britain to discuss the way forward.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kosovo held snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, its third in just over a year, as voter frustration grew amid ongoing political gridlock. The vote followed a failed presidential election in April and inconclusive parliamentary elections in February 2025, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party previously topping polls but struggling to form a stable government.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two officers and a soldier Saturday, according to Beirut's military. The incident occurred days after the countries agreed a conditional truce during U.S.-brokered talks.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump told NBC News that Iran still has "21, 22 percent" of its missiles left, a higher estimate than the 18 percent he cited in May, as Tehran fired dozens of missiles across the region during ceasefire violations.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV opened a week-long tour of Spain by urging global leaders to reject polarizing narratives and "sterile simplifications" used to gain popularity, calling instead for dialogue and respect for human dignity. The Pope, who has previously criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies, plans to meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during the visit.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air mass in Madrid's Cibeles Square on Sunday, drawing a jubilant crowd numbering more than 1.2 million people according to organisers. The pontiff called for an end to "polarising narratives" during his week-long state visit to Spain, which is expected to focus on migration and social issues.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Saturday, killing one person and igniting an oil depot fire on the final day of Russia's Saint Petersburg economic forum. Many drones targeted Saint Petersburg itself, with Ukraine's SBU claiming a hit on a naval base, as Moscow and Kyiv intensify drone strikes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the five-year war.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several hundred people gathered at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a protected marine area on the Albanian coast, to protest plans for a luxury beach resort by a company linked to the Trump family, with activists and local residents opposing the project over environmental and biodiversity concerns.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Peru held a runoff presidential election between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez, with voters choosing amid concerns about political instability and rising crime. The two candidates were tied in polls ahead of the election.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Kenyans—Major Paul Ndungu Njoroge, who served with MINUSCA in the Central African Republic, and Ms. Alice Wanjiru Chege, a civilian worker with MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—were among 68 military, police and civilian personnel awarded the Dag Hammarskjold medal during UN Peacekeepers Day ceremonies on June 5.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, stated that North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is "absolutely non-negotiable" in a statement published by state media, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement reiterates Pyongyang's longstanding insistence on its right to nuclear and ballistic missile programmes despite UN Security Council sanctions.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in Borno state, according to a youth leader and senator. How the release was secured was not immediately clear, though analysts say ransom payments are common practice.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India and Australia have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening defence and strategic cooperation, with focus on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, and Indo-Pacific stability, during the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting India to strengthen trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two countries, meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit underscores the nations' deep historical ties and shared commitment to South-South cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
A US-Israel military campaign against Iran that began in February 2026 has destabilized the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments and triggering volatility in global energy markets. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israel, US installations, and commercial shipping in the region.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Indonesian authorities arrested two Russian nationals suspected of smuggling close to eight kilograms of hashish into Bali after a high-speed car chase on Friday. The woman arrived at Jakarta's airport before driving to Bali to meet the man at a seaport, and authorities pursued him after he fled.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of a Dubai ruler's nephew, was released on bail after questioning over allegations that she abducted her three children and refused to return them to their father, who was granted custody. Javadli, a former international gymnast from Azerbaijan, has been making Instagram posts since 2025 accusing her ex-husband of taking away her daughters.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union has airlifted 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid including medicine, tents and protective gear to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak declared in May has caused 452 cases and 82 deaths across DRC and Uganda.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for China's national high-stakes university entrance exam, the "gaokao," which began on Sunday and covers subjects including Chinese, mathematics, English, science, and the humanities. For most test-takers, the multi-day exam is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On 27 May 2026, the Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development was formally established in Beijing, co-initiated by China, 53 other countries, and nine international organisations. The partnership is founded on mutual respect, non-conditionality, and sovereign right to determine poverty reduction strategies, representing a departure from conditionality-driven frameworks.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Mo Ibrahim Foundation report released in May 2026 found that limited freedom of movement and connectivity for Africans, despite the African Union's Free Movement of Persons Protocol, are hampering the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. While Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe have ratified the Protocol, other countries remain closed due to security concerns, reciprocity issues, and lack of political commitment.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard columnist criticizes the government's handling of an Ebola quarantine facility introduction and communication strategy, questioning whether President Ruto prioritizes Kenya's interests or those of foreign governments in his diplomatic engagements.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi argues that Kenyans are justified in questioning the US Government's secret construction of an Ebola isolation and treatment centre at Nanyuki Air Base, which will be exclusively for American use under US military management and will not be available to Kenyans.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial questions why the US government would establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for individuals it considers too dangerous to allow on American soil, arguing that nations have a duty to protect their citizens from such risks.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that at the halfway mark of 2026, Kenya should reflect on its journey so far—marked by high cost of living, school unrest, youth unemployment, and Ebola fears—while recognizing positive developments like Wajir hosting Madaraka Day celebrations.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial warns that as the government prepares the Finance Bill 2026, Kenyans are anxious about additional taxes given their struggle with rising costs of living, food prices, transport, education, and healthcare. The editorial argues that while taxation is necessary for government revenue and development, it must be balanced with citizens' and businesses' ability to survive and grow, noting that Kenyans are being asked to contribute more while many earn less.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that young people are not the problem; rather, the curriculum and systems governing their education and engagement with the state have failed. The author contends that the traditional arrangement between state, family, and youth—whereby study led predictably to contribution—no longer holds.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on adolescence and high school, comparing the author's own school experience with contemporary educational environments and suggesting that today's high schools contain suppressed youthful energy.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ann Njogu, principal founder of the Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW), argues that institutions risk losing their identity when they drift from their founding truths and values, using the example of a domestic violence survivor's case to illustrate the organisation's original purpose.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A commentary argues that Host Country Agreements between Kenya and multilateral institutions are normal legal frameworks defining relationships and protecting national interests, not surrenders of sovereignty, and that public debate has been clouded by misinformation about their nature.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Session Paper Number 10 of 1965, which codified African Socialism policy, deliberately marginalised the Northern Frontier District (now Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo counties) by prioritising "high potential" agricultural regions in the highlands for infrastructure investment, while the arid north was left underdeveloped by design rather than accident.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that national discourse on Northern Kenya relies on stereotypes and shifting accusations (insecurity, piracy, corruption) while ignoring that county governments receive only a fraction of nationally raised revenue, approximately 85 per cent of which is controlled centrally.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of World Social Media Day on June 30, Capital News publishes an opinion piece examining how various sectors—corporate, development, and political—use social media storytelling, beyond the media industry's well-documented struggles with disruption from digital platforms.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →