Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his successor Kithure Kindiki await a court ruling that will determine their fates. Gachagua was impeached by MPs who accused him of tribalism and undermining authority figures, including Justice Esther Maina, after a fallout with President William Ruto.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his successor Kithure Kindiki await a court ruling that will determine their fates. Gachagua was impeached by MPs who accused him of tribalism and undermining authority figures, including Justice Esther Maina, after a fallout with President William Ruto.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Suspended City Hall chief officer Patrick Analo faces a fresh arrest by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over the South C building collapse in January that killed two people, even after being released on cash bail.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged Western region leaders to support President William Ruto in 2027 rather than bargain for the Deputy President position, as the Luhya community should focus on winning the presidency in 2032. Barasa noted the community has already produced three deputy presidents and should now aim for the country's top seat.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua did not attend his landmark court ruling on his impeachment challenge on June 8, watching instead from home with his wife and opposition politicians. A three-justice bench delivered the ruling nearly 20 months after Gachagua became Kenya's first deputy president to be constitutionally impeached, with Gachagua's petition arguing the removal was unconstitutional.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within constitutional bounds, but awarded him Sh50 million after finding the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns over the irregular development of affordable housing projects on public and community land following a revelation from the Auditor General's report.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has been named among 100 distinguished Africans honoured for their outstanding contributions to society, leadership and economic transformation, despite recent legal and business challenges.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The court was expected to rule on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and successor Kithure Kindiki's position. Gachagua was removed from office by Parliament after a fallout with President William Ruto over accusations of tribalism and undermining authority figures, including over claims related to a Sh200 million forfeiture.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following the arrest of Development and Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo, who was found with Sh65.3 million in cash during an EACC raid, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja suspended him and reconstituted the Urban Planning Technical Committee. Stakeholders including engineers and community leaders have welcomed the moves to address alleged corruption and improve the processing of development approvals.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has ordered fresh consideration of the Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023, after finding that Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe participated in the debate without declaring interests in companies linked to the tea sector.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is increasingly consolidating his influence in Western Kenya and positioning himself as a potential presidential contender in 2032, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi remains absent from local politics.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of divisions between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united. The denials come amid growing speculation about cohesion within the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election take shape.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge bench at the High Court is set to deliver judgment in the case filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is challenging the legality and constitutionality of his impeachment by the Senate. Although Gachagua has dropped his bid for reinstatement, he is seeking compensation and damages for what he terms an unlawful process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench is set to deliver its ruling on whether the impeachment process that removed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office met constitutional requirements. Gachagua is challenging the impeachment on grounds that due process was not followed and his constitutional rights were violated, and is also seeking compensation.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kakamega County Government has developed an electronic platform to streamline development approvals, allowing developers to submit applications, track approvals, and access services online. Governor Fernandes Barasa said the platform will simplify procedures, reduce processing timelines, and improve record management, with plans to integrate it with the Engineers Board of Kenya's Project Registration Portal.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused the government of overtaxing citizens while failing to address corruption, wasteful spending, and poor service delivery. She presented a "Rescue Budget" as a people-centered alternative to the Kenya Kwanza administration's economic policies, arguing that Kenya's economic challenges stem from poor leadership and fiscal indiscipline rather than insufficient revenue.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump is posting AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to attack political rivals and promote himself ahead of November midterm elections, as his approval ratings decline amid unpopular foreign policy and inflation.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mediation talks on the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 have made significant progress, with negotiations focused on Clause 5, designed to protect counties from spending cuts during revenue shortfalls. The Senate and National Assembly have narrowed their positions—the Assembly has increased its offer to Sh425 billion and the Senate has reduced its demand to Sh440 billion.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has begun an official tour of Belgium, Norway and Finland aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral partnerships. He will engage with EU leaders on the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and meet with business leaders on partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and value addition.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Radio personality Fred Machoka has told the court that he has not withdrawn the civil case he filed against Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, after social media posts claimed he had withdrawn it following a lunch with Alai. Machoka clarified that the case remains active and the lunch was unrelated to any settlement.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya prepares for the 2026 Budget, economist Ruth Kendagor explains the fundamentals of public finance, including how government raises money through taxes, levies, fees, grants, and borrowing, and the role of institutions like the National Treasury and Parliament in the budget-making process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested along with eight others while protesting plans to hive off 76 acres of Nairobi National Park for the Bomas of Kenya expansion project and relocation of an animal orphanage. The protesters opposed the plan on grounds that the park is a national heritage and should not be used for construction.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Nairobi is delivering its verdict on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's petition challenging his October 2024 removal from office as unconstitutional. A three-judge bench led by Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi will determine whether to uphold or overturn the Senate's impeachment decision.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged all government ministries, departments and agencies with citizen-facing services to ensure they operate in every Huduma Centre nationwide, currently 59 across the country, to improve accessibility and customer-friendly service delivery.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The County Government of Laikipia has opposed the establishment of a proposed Ebola Quarantine and Isolation Facility within the county, citing public health, governance, economic and child protection concerns. The county argues that it already faces significant challenges in financing community health services and is inadequately equipped to respond to a major infectious disease outbreak.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's petition challenging his October 2024 impeachment, upholding Parliament's impeachment process and rejecting his claims of bias against the Speaker and procedural irregularities in the public participation process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has ordered the Senate to pay former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages, ruling that his right to a fair trial was violated during his October 2024 impeachment proceedings when the Senate declined to grant an adjournment despite his absence.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench has upheld Prof. Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Deputy President, ruling that the process did not require public participation and was constitutionally sound, finding that Article 149 of the Constitution makes the appointment process adjudicative and procedural rather than consultative.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as constitutionally valid and final, dismissing petitions to overturn his removal and affirming that both the National Assembly and Senate acted within their constitutional mandates. The court found the Senate violated his rights by refusing to adjourn proceedings for medical reasons, awarding him Sh50 million in compensation.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public sector workers are the most affected by rising cost of living, with their purchasing power shrinking further in 2025 despite improved pay.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Meru County have received loans totalling Sh30 million from Shofco, an NGO, through its sacco wing at an interest rate of six per cent. Governor Isaac Mutuma praised the initiative as part of broader youth empowerment and economic growth efforts in the county.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public sector workers are the most affected by rising cost of living, with their purchasing power shrinking further in 2025 despite improved pay.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told European investors at the Kenya-Belgium Business Roundtable in Brussels that Africa should be seen as a solution to global challenges like food security, energy transition, and climate change, citing the continent's arable land, renewable energy resources, and youthful population. Ruto urged Belgian manufacturers to invest in value addition in Africa rather than exporting raw materials for processing elsewhere.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega County government is encouraging traders to access a revolving fund with an 11 per cent interest rate, described as one of the most affordable financing options available, to expand businesses and improve livelihoods. The county traders' loan programme is designed to provide affordable financing to entrepreneurs who face difficulties accessing credit from conventional financial institutions.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has announced partial closures of sections of Ngong Road (for one week from June 11), and Kenyatta Avenue/Valley Road/Jakaya Kikwete Road and Haile Selassie Avenue (both from June 12) to allow for bridge and culvert construction projects lasting up to eight months.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, urging European investors to use Kenya as a gateway to Africa and highlighting the country's renewable energy capacity, skilled workforce, and strategic location. Ruto encouraged European firms to invest in local manufacturing and value addition rather than extracting raw materials, and discussed strengthening trade links between the ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Mombasa.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called on European investors, particularly Belgian manufacturers, to establish industries in Kenya for local mineral processing using clean geothermal energy, citing Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Kenya's duty-free access under the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement as competitive advantages.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power will close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 in phases, completing a digital transition as digital platforms now account for more than five million customer interactions monthly. Staff at payment counters will be redeployed to customer service and customer education functions.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto called on European investors to establish manufacturing industries in Kenya rather than exporting raw materials for processing elsewhere, citing clean energy availability and EU trade benefits. He made the remarks at a Kenya-Belgium Business Roundtable in Brussels while launching the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kakamega County Assembly has approved a proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency by Shanta Gold Kenya after public hearings. The assembly's committee found that the company's engagement with local communities met the threshold for meaningful public participation and is progressing through required regulatory processes.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in arid regions are being encouraged to adopt agroforestry by viewing trees as income-generating investments rather than purely environmental conservation measures. The Acorn programme, implemented by the Cereals Growers Association, is helping farmers integrate trees into their farming systems to boost productivity and economic returns in areas facing recurring droughts and food insecurity.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, speaking at the 2026 World Farmers' Organisation General Assembly in Nairobi, called for urgent global action to eliminate hazardous agricultural chemicals and harmonise global standards, stating that farmers in developing countries continue to be exposed to substances banned in other countries due to health and environmental concerns.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cancer survivors, families and caregivers gathered at Texas Cancer Centre in Nairobi to mark National Cancer Survivors Day, sharing their journeys and offering encouragement to those still battling the disease while advocating for better cancer care and support.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A former Kenya Air Force officer and security analyst has been missing since June 2021. The article examines investigation gaps and state silence surrounding missing persons cases in Kenya.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
For years, hundreds of Kenyan families have lived in agony searching for loved ones who disappeared without a trace. While some missing persons are eventually found alive or dead, others vanish, leaving behind unanswered questions and grieving families.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Soil-transmitted helminths (intestinal worms) and bilharzia are widespread but overlooked health problems affecting communities in Kenya, with children like three-year-old Shanice Masiza in Vihiga County suffering painful consequences from these parasitic infections.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Musingu High School in Kakamega County has been closed indefinitely, with management citing external threats and escalating tension. The school released students on Monday, June 8, 2026, characterizing the closure as a "peer pressure break" to prevent potential student unrest.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points and placed 37 people in quarantine as health authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness measures against Ebola following outbreaks in neighbouring countries. The government has deployed risk assessment teams, strengthened laboratory capacity, and trained healthcare workers on disease surveillance, with no local cases detected so far.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on multiple missing persons cases in Kenya, including Mwenda Mbijiwe, a former Kenya Air Force officer and security analyst missing since June 2021, highlighting how investigation gaps and state silence have left families without answers.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sub-Saharan Africa collects roughly five blood donations per 1,000 people annually, far below the WHO recommendation of one per cent of population and the 30 per 1,000 collected in high-income countries. Beyond shortages, problems with cold-chain failures, inadequate screening, and fragmented logistics mean blood often does not reach patients safely or on time.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a County has connected 170 public health facilities to high-speed satellite internet through a partnership with Paratus Group and Starlink, marking a shift from conventional Wi-Fi to satellite technology. The move is intended to reduce internet costs by approximately 70 per cent and enable telemedicine consultations between patients at remote facilities and specialists at the county referral hospital.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
At least 24 people were killed by police in May, making it the deadliest month this year, with 49 police-related deaths recorded between January and May according to the Missing Voices Coalition. Twenty-one of the May deaths occurred during police operations tied to demonstrations, including 19 during anti-fuel price protests on May 18 and 19.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns that consumers who lose funds through erroneous mobile transfers on platforms like M-Pesa are left to pursue recipients directly with limited support from service providers, despite the transactions occurring on platforms owned and operated by the service providers who earn revenue from them.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost reserves at the county's hospitals, where shortages threaten maternal and newborn healthcare. The county needs 1,400 pints monthly but collects only about 1,000 pints, leaving a monthly deficit of approximately 400 pints.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Many survivors of sexual violence carry invisible scars and emotional trauma that resurface with triggers, affecting mental health and quality of life. Access to mental health and psychosocial support remains limited for many survivors.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication in Kenya contributing significantly to maternal and newborn deaths, but health experts emphasise that early antenatal care, timely diagnosis and close monitoring throughout pregnancy can prevent most severe outcomes. Clinicians report a steady rise in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, with the condition typically developing after 20 weeks and potentially affecting major organs.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new procedure allows haemorrhoid patients to be treated and discharged on the same day, replacing painful surgery that previously required days of hospitalisation and weeks of recovery.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Insecurity in Garissa has intensified following a wave of robberies and fatal attacks by armed gangs, including the knife-attack death of an 18-year-old US citizen. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on security agencies to act decisively, warning that without intervention the situation could worsen.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Xue Jingme, a Chinese national previously jailed for 11 years in his home country for smuggling 1,226 pieces of ivory from Kenya to China, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday after landing from China and awaits deportation. The Immigration Department acted on a Red Alert issued at Kenya Wildlife Service's request, identifying him as the mastermind of an ivory trafficking syndicate operating in Kenya.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that claims the lives of mothers and children in Kenya, through the story of Lynn Atieno, a 31-year-old who lost her twins after years of trying to conceive despite following medical advice and spending weeks in hospital.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
As people age, tendons tighten around joints and cartilage deteriorates, making everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs more difficult. The sit-to-stand exercise—standing up from a chair without using hands—can help improve strength and balance in the muscles needed for these movements.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said there are no plans for unscheduled school closures, noting that only 0.8 per cent of secondary schools have been affected by unrest while learning continues normally in 99 per cent of schools. He stated that the second-term midterm break is scheduled for June 24–28 and that examination-related pressure is among the factors contributing to the unrest.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kapenguria Boys High School has been closed indefinitely after students set fires in a dormitory, mattress store, and library on Sunday night while protesting to be released home. The closures have spread to other schools including St Brigid Girls and Kiminini in Trans Nzoia County, and Jomo Kenyatta Boys in Nakuru County.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kapkuikui Dispensary in Baringo South has opened a maternity unit for the first time in 13 years, ending the need for mothers to travel long distances to Marigat or Kabarnet for childbirth services. The opening was marked during International Midwives Week, celebrating improved access to skilled medical care in the area.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
MPs from Nyanza have called on the government to implement measures to prevent Ebola spread through trade on Lake Victoria, citing interaction between Kenyan traders and their Congolese and Ugandan counterparts on islands including Remba, Ringiti, and Takawiri.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International condemned the arrest of nine protesters, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, demonstrating against a proposed car park development in Nairobi National Park. The rights group said those detained included environmental defenders, students, and human rights activists, and cited the reported use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to obstructing traffic during fuel price protests in May by offloading empty plastic jerricans on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Security Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet to deliberate on rising incidents of student protests, dormitory fires and disturbances in schools across the country, with officials expected to assess the situation and recommend measures to restore calm and enhance safety.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Ministry of Education to convene a national stakeholders' meeting following a surge in school unrest involving dormitory fires and destruction of school properties across dozens of institutions. Education stakeholders and teachers' unions are calling for coordinated national intervention, with KUPPET's chairman urging the Basic Education PS to convene an emergency forum by Friday.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kisumu responded to a road accident along the Chemelil–Miwani–Kisumu Road when a white Mazda CX-5 overturned. The occupants had escaped by the time officers arrived, but sacks of bhang were found concealed in the vehicle and recovered as exhibits.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested a man who attempted to breach security at a football match between Migori Youth and Equity Bank at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, pulling out a loaded CZ pistol when security tried to stop him. The suspect was disguised as a KDF member and had possession of a firearm belonging to a licensed holder.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven people died and 27 others sustained serious injuries in a four-vehicle accident in the Ack Salama area of the Mombasa–Nairobi highway in Makueni County on Sunday around 9:30 PM, when a lorry crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a PSV bus heading to Nairobi.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight people died and 28 were injured in a head-on collision near the ACK area on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday night, when a truck driver allegedly lost control and collided with an oncoming PSV minibus.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Migori arrested a man who attempted to force his way into the VIP section during a football match at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo while carrying a loaded CZ pistol with 10 rounds of ammunition. A licensed civilian firearm holder was also arrested after admitting he provided the weapon to the suspect, who had been masquerading as a Kenya Defence Forces member.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi pleaded not guilty to obstructing motor vehicle operation on a public road and was granted a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. He was accused of offloading 120 plastic jerricans from a vehicle on Kimathi Street in Nairobi on May 18, 2026, though his lawyers argued the containers were intended for water distribution to residents.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has called for intervention from parents, teachers and wider society to address a growing wave of student unrest across the country, stating that strikes and destruction of school property reflect deeper social challenges facing families and society.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police officers from Kisumu central police station raided Atella, a joint in Dunga area, on Sunday evening and arrested those found smoking shisha. During the operation, commotion broke out as revellers attempted to stop the raid; officers fired live bullets and lobbed teargas, injuring a woman who was admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An autopsy on Eugene Mutuku, a 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student allegedly pushed from a moving matatu along Thika Road, revealed he died from severe multiple body injuries and internal bleeding caused by falling. The matatu driver and conductor remain at large, while two directors of Nicco Transport Company have been arraigned in court.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court has sentenced Benson Simiyu to 12 years in prison after he was found guilty of gang rape and committing an indecent act with an adult. The offense occurred on January 15, 2025, in the Lower Colombo area, with an accomplice still at large.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, lawmakers and Kenyans have renewed calls to abolish boarding schools, citing unseen pressures and safety concerns. A Kisii Woman Representative argued against boarding schools during a National Assembly debate, echoing a 2022 movement to disband the system for lower grades, with many citing corporal punishment and family separation as harmful practices.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 400 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin gathered in Switzerland Sunday to seek the world record for the biggest assembly of Chaplin lookalikes at a museum dedicated to the filmmaker at his former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey. The gathering drew 429 lookalikes, falling short of the world record of 662 set in 2017.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's High Commission in Nairobi will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with a free public event at Visa Oshwal Grounds themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Registration is mandatory, and participants will receive complimentary T-shirts and yoga mats.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and China have launched the China-Hunan Film Week in Nairobi, bringing Chinese cinema to Kenyan audiences and creating opportunities for filmmakers from the two countries to collaborate and strengthen cultural exchanges.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Daikyo Heroes thrashed Greensharks 3-1 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match at Aryans Ground, Mombasa, extending Greensharks' winless streak to five matches. Greensharks, who returned to the top tier this season, remain without a point and face a possible return to the Men's Super League.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Enock Kipkemboi won the men's category in 2:09:32, while Joy Kemuma claimed the women's title in 2:27:43 at the Nairobi City Marathon. Kemuma, 38, from Nyamira County, said she plans to use her Sh3.5 million prize to buy land, build a house, and invest in her training.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Benta Khanili carded an 80 gross to claim the overall gross title at the Thika Ladies Open, which drew 141 lady golfers to Thika Sports Club on Saturday. Khanili was matched stroke-for-stroke by Division A gross winner Cherise Wachira, also with 80 gross.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, falling to the ground in the 64th minute. The match was called off with Denmark leading 2-1; Eriksen was taken to hospital and remains conscious and doing well, with his pacemaker responding as expected, five years after suffering cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nineteen-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth consecutive victory this season, extending his lead to 66 points over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. The race was marked by multiple crashes, retirements, and penalties, with Antonelli finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Hamilton in second place.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil's football federation announced that midfielder Ederson will replace full-back Wesley in the World Cup squad after Wesley suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh during Saturday's friendly against Egypt. Ederson, 26, joins the squad Monday as Brazil prepares to start their campaign Saturday against Morocco.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Youth won the FKF National Super League title and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Equity Bank 2-1, finishing with 80 points and an unassailable five-point lead with one round remaining.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya failed to secure promotion to the top tier of the World Rugby Sevens Series after finishing 11th in the final leg of the SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux on Sunday, needing ninth place to qualify. USA leapfrogged Kenya to claim the final Division One spot after defeating Fiji in the fifth-place playoff, leaving Kenya relegated to Division Two for the 2026-2027 season.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said. Osasuna's Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the match in Atlanta.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the final. Zverev said the victory gives him "freedom" after years of near-misses in major finals.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as Sassuolo coach, has signed a two-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina. Grosso scored against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-finals and the decisive penalty in the final victory over France.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Royal Media Services came from 2-0 down to beat Kitengela-based Feisal Academy Senior 3-2 in a friendly match, with goals from Ochieng Emmanuel, Jack Kilonzi, and Kelvin Karanja securing the comeback victory on Sunday.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is confident of securing hosting rights for the World Athletics Championships in 2029 or 2031, with the decision expected in September. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the bid committee submitted a strong document citing the success of the Nairobi Marathon and government commitment to improving sports infrastructure as key factors.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa finished 11th at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in France, with one win from five matches, dropping to Division 2 after the USA defeated Fiji. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports reaffirmed government support for the team despite the missed target.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo says his team will emerge stronger after losing 73-60 to Strathmore Swords in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, their second defeat of the season. Despite the loss, Stanbic remain top of the league standings with 22 points from 12 matches.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Desert Scorpions defeated University of Eldoret Pipers 41-23 and Kenyatta University 27-26 over the weekend, moving to eight points and level with 10th place with three matches remaining in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis praised the team's 4-0 victory over Lesotho in an international friendly played in Pretoria, South Africa on Sunday, which concluded a two-match series with Kenya earning four points after drawing 1-1 in their first meeting on June 4. Manousakis credited the win to the players' discipline and proper execution of the game plan, and noted the friendlies provided an opportunity to assess players and build squad depth.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sydney Gongodyo, a key member of Uganda Rugby Cranes and Pirates Rugby Club, died on June 5 after being assaulted by members of the public who mistakenly accused him of snatching a woman's handbag. Three suspects have been arrested as investigations continue.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, selected as the first from his country to officiate at World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. Somalia is on a travel ban list under President Donald Trump's administration, though Artan held a valid US visa.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elim White Ladies clinched the final promotion slot to the FKF Women's Premier League with a 2-0 playoff victory over Gor Mahia Queens at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Sunday, joining Mathare Women and Shabana Starlets in next season's top flight. Coach Dan Masonic credited the team's resilience and experienced players for navigating a demanding campaign.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports CS Salim Mvurya praised the successful staging of the fifth Nairobi City Marathon, saying the event is inspiring a new generation of athletes and bringing together thousands of participants from different backgrounds. The government worked with organisers to ensure the race ran smoothly and is now looking to strengthen athletics development at grassroots level across the country.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaking at World Environment Day, conservationist Hilary Alila warned that the government's failure to enforce environmental laws threatens Kenya's food security, public health and economic survival, citing deforestation, pollution, biodiversity loss and prolonged droughts. He called on the government to invest in green infrastructure that creates jobs while restoring degraded landscapes.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service says the planned relocation and expansion of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage in the park is a necessary conservation intervention to address growing demand for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, not a land grab. KWS stated the current facility, established in 1964 and occupying 7.4 acres, has outgrown capacity and the upgraded facility will provide expanded space, modern veterinary care, and rehabilitation zones.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service officers used specialized capture and veterinary teams to sedate and relocate five elephants from Meru Rhino Sanctuary and Rapsu area to Tsavo in late May 2026, addressing crop destruction and fence breaches caused by the animals in neighboring farming communities.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy rescues and rehabilitates injured and stressed animals, including critically endangered mountain bongos, returning those able to survive in the wild to their natural habitats while providing permanent homes for others too dependent on human care. The conservancy also acts as a buffer zone protecting Mount Kenya Forest from human settlement expansion.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ngong Forest has shrunk from an estimated 2,926 hectares at gazettement to about 1,224 hectares today due to urban expansion and land encroachment. Global Green Initiatives and partners are leading coordinated replanting efforts across degraded sections to restore the forest and build ecological resilience.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest against proposed infrastructure construction within Nairobi National Park. He was later released but refused to leave the police station in solidarity with eight other detained protesters.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga and several environmental activists were arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park. Demonstrators opposed the proposed allocation, arguing it threatens wildlife conservation and could encourage further encroachment of protected areas.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Professionals with roots in the Kaptagat ecosystem are advancing a conservation model that combines forest protection with community prosperity. The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, championed by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, shifts focus from "Fortress conservation" to ensuring surrounding communities benefit from the forest.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Mau Forest Complex, Kenya's largest water tower and a historically contested conservation landscape, is being restored through a community-led initiative called the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), which aims to balance conservation with community benefits.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria is building a six-lane, 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway along the Atlantic coastline, costing an estimated $11 billion and due for completion by 2028. The project, a flagship initiative of President Bola Tinubu, is raising questions about its sustainability amid rising sea levels and impacts on protected forests and fishing communities.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Malaria cases are rising across southern Africa, including a fourfold jump in South Africa's Mpumalanga province in January compared to a year earlier, as changing rain patterns and rising temperatures create conditions favoring mosquito breeding and disease spread.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, threatening disruption to the vital shipping route. The Houthis, who had paused strikes since a ceasefire began in April, said they launched a missile barrage targeting Israeli targets and consider all Israeli movements legitimate military targets.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Italian coastguard recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat that departed from Libya and carried approximately 60 people capsized off Malta on Sunday. A fishing vessel in the area recovered approximately 48 people alive, and at least 827 people have died this year attempting the Central Mediterranean crossing.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In an NBC interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles toward northern Israel. The Iranian attack was described as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
An earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.1 magnitude struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations across the region and neighboring countries. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of waves up to three metres, with at least one death reported and collapsed buildings confirmed across Mindanao.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist BJP swept to power in the eastern border state of West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. The new West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees after taking power.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo will play their final World Cup warm-up against Chile in France on Tuesday, after a Spanish town refused to host the match due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the region.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A private Gulfstream G200 jet crashed on Sunday on the runway of La Romana International Airport in the eastern Dominican Republic, producing heavy smoke and fire that airport crews attempted to control. The Civil Aviation Board director said details of the accident were still unknown.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV will give an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday and meet with victims of sexual abuse by clergy, though the closed-door meeting has drawn controversy after some major victims' associations said they were not invited.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station on Sunday; a suspect was detained and victims were transported to hospital, with all expected to survive.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, hailing an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang. The visit comes after Xi hosted summits in Beijing with US President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, while North Korea's nuclear talks with Washington remain deadlocked.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country will act against groups exploiting concerns about illegal immigration to fuel xenophobic violence. Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambique are repatriating citizens following anti-immigrant protests that have turned violent, with Mozambique reporting five of its citizens killed.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people and injuring dozens, with tremors felt 420 km away in Manado, Indonesia. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across several countries and prompted Manila to step up search and rescue operations.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US-led coalition including eight Western nations has endorsed a Sudanese civilian-led dialogue process under a quintet of the AU, IGAD, League of Arab States, EU and the UN, aiming to launch within weeks and establish an independent civilian-led transitional authority for peace and democratic governance.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that US fuel restrictions and sanctions imposed since early 2026 are causing widespread suffering and endangering lives in Cuba, particularly children lacking access to medical supplies, and called for their immediate removal.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has become the first African country and second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, with approximately USD 700,000 in support for a comprehensive national assessment of climate-related loss and damage over the past decade.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the government should temporarily send secondary school students home in response to a wave of unrest that has killed 16 students and closed more than 30 schools, despite the Education ministry's objections; the author contends that an early mid-term break would cut short destructive motives and save lives.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that recent deadly protests over fuel prices in Kenya, Comoros and Mozambique underscore Africa's vulnerability to global oil price shocks, particularly as major East African economies import nearly all their refined petroleum; the writer urges the region to shift to clean energy solutions.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on the University of Nairobi's past prominence as a leading East African academic hub and its current challenges with funding and infrastructure.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece links Kenya's recurring second-term school fires to mounting academic pressure on students, suggesting that young people are reaching psychological breaking points under intense expectations from parents, teachers, and officials who prioritize examination results over student wellbeing.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya recorded the world's highest usage rate of AI tools in 2025, with 42.1% of internet users aged 16 and above reporting active use of AI-powered technologies, yet faces challenges balancing AI empowerment with surveillance and manipulation risks, according to reports cited in this opinion piece.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →