Lawyers representing parties in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case have raised concerns about the judgment issued by the High Court, claiming that the version supplied to them is incomplete, missing 64 pages and bearing no judicial signatures, and differs significantly from the one delivered in open court.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers representing parties in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case have raised concerns about the judgment issued by the High Court, claiming that the version supplied to them is incomplete, missing 64 pages and bearing no judicial signatures, and differs significantly from the one delivered in open court.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto returned from Europe and launched a Sacco in Kakamega on the same day opposition rivals held a mega rally in the town, with heavily armed General Service Unit Police officers barricading the area.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers for the former Deputy President have raised concerns about the integrity of the High Court's judgment in his impeachment case, claiming the version supplied to parties is incomplete with 64 pages missing and lacks judicial signatures.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto returned from Europe and launched a Sacco in Kakamega while unified opposition rivals were scheduled to hold a mega rally in the town, with heavily armed General Service Unit Police officers barricading the area, making it difficult for the opposition meeting to proceed.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has incorporated his re-election bid into the country's multi-trillion budget and is returning to the campaign trail with renewed vigour.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court's determination in the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment matter has deepened his role as a stumbling block in opposition politics, a position he has occupied since 2022 when he was selected as William Ruto's running mate.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he and voters in Mt Kenya and Rift Valley regions must "take the blame" for supporting President William Ruto's election, adding he ignored warnings from former President Uhuru Kenyatta and pledging that voters may reverse their choice in future polls.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir North MP Ibrahim Abdi Saney criticised the budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, saying North Eastern Kenya has been further marginalised and the estimates do not address livestock, the region's main economic activity.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. announced that Makueni County will prohibit firewood and charcoal use in new and renovated public institutions, mandating clean energy instead. The policy targets schools, health facilities and training institutions, which the governor said are among the county's largest biomass consumers and sources of deforestation and health risks.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto defended his frequent local and international travels, saying every trip aims to advance Kenya's development and strengthen the country's global position. Speaking at a church event in Kajiado County, Ruto dismissed criticism from opposition leaders, calling travel part of his responsibility as Head of State.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that several suspects linked to the attack on civil society groups at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi have been arrested, with more expected to be apprehended as investigators analyze CCTV footage. The attack occurred on Friday when members of civil society organizations had gathered at the church for a post-budget analysis forum.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, who lost to incumbent Governor Jonathan Bii in the 2022 UDA party primaries, announced his bid for Uasin Gishu governorship in the 2027 General Election and has been campaigning across the county.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is facing criticism over his leadership and political activities.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kericho County Assembly rejected nominees Joyce Kilel and Leonard Kirui to the county's Public Service Board during a June 2 sitting, prompting residents of Kipkelion and Koin/Sogowet constituencies to accuse the assembly of marginalisation and demand intervention from the governor.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Atandi, chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations committee, defended government borrowing as necessary to develop previously neglected regions, arguing that the current regime is committed to equitable use of tax and borrowed funds across the country.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns with the High Court over a discrepancy between the judgment delivered on June 8, 2026, which was announced as 350 pages, and the certified copy served to parties, which comprised 286 pages.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua says she will not be a running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election, but aims to be the United Opposition's presidential candidate. She indicated willingness to support whoever is chosen without serving as their deputy.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition held a rally in Bungoma.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned Friday's invasion of churches, hotels, and streets by goons, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible or the resignation of the Inspector General of Police. He reaffirmed the Cathedral's status as a sanctuary and emphasized that church spaces are meant to be places of refuge.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku declared that Mt Kenya East will not be intimidated by political forces from other parts of the Mt Kenya region and will unite behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, whom he said will succeed President William Ruto in 2032.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended a Sunday service at Seventh Day Adventist Nkarusha in Kiserian, Kajiado.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a $60 million UFC event on the White House lawn featuring 14 fighters, which critics say is in poor taste amid a war with Iran that has driven up prices for ordinary people.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has proposed dissolving and reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission and subjecting judges to vetting every ten years, arguing such reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya's justice system. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi echoed the call, saying the Judiciary's integrity is challenged regularly.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said he will travel to France this week to attend the G7 Summit, where he plans to champion Africa's development agenda and advocate for reforms to the global economic order. Ruto cited Kenya's participation in major international forums as evidence of the country's growing diplomatic influence and defended his frequent foreign travel as necessary for Kenya's economic growth and global decision-making.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has defended President Ruto's frequent county tours, describing them as part of a "God-given" mission to accelerate development rather than premature campaigning. Oburu praised the President's work ethic and argued that the tours provide a platform for citizens and leaders to present development priorities to the national government.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his packed schedule of foreign trips and local county tours, saying effective leadership requires active engagement both at home and abroad to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation. Ruto, who is expected to travel to France for the G7 Summit, dismissed criticism by insisting that hard work is necessary for Kenya to compete with countries that have achieved higher levels of development.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi opposition brigade at a rally in Thika, Kiambu County, where leaders attacked President William Ruto's administration and declared his days in office numbered. The rally was briefly interrupted by rowdy youths but continued despite the disruption.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa and Kalonzo Musyoka have dismissed the government's fuel price reduction—22 cents per litre for petrol and Ksh.10 for diesel—as inadequate, saying it exposes indifference to the high cost of living and vowing to prosecute Kenya Kwanza leaders if they form the next government in 2027.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Kitui Governor Julius Malombe of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and killings in the county, criticizing the administration's lack of public engagement and the decision to deny demonstrators access to the governor's office during Thursday's protests.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices, lowering the Nairobi pump price to Sh222.86, supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Ruto attributed the intervention to protecting consumers and businesses from global geopolitical pressures that have driven up international crude oil prices.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips against criticism from opposition leaders and Kenyans over misuse of public funds, insisting his travels aim to advance Kenya's development agenda and secure opportunities for citizens.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that all suspects captured on CCTV during the All Saints' Cathedral invasion on June 12 will be arrested as CCTV footage is being analysed. Murkomen characterised the incident as reflecting a broader security challenge involving organised criminal gangs in urban areas, and stated the government is stepping up operations to dismantle rogue groups through the Nairobi metropolitan police unit and other measures.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines how President Ruto's administration is using the national budget as a political instrument ahead of the 2027 General Election, including a KSh3.9 billion allocation for village elder stipends that strengthens grassroots community influencers, while the opposition organises itself.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Lucas Naikuni has ordered Nakumatt Holdings Limited, currently under insolvency, to pay Sh9,750,673.36 to lawyer Daniel Ngonze for litigation services in an eviction dispute that resulted in loss of properties and stock. The amount represents a reversal of the Taxing Master's earlier award of Sh700,000, after Ngonze's appeal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced plans to upgrade 536 kilometres of rural roads and corridors across Rift Valley counties under the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project, aiming to improve rural connectivity, enhance market access, and spur economic growth in agricultural areas.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has energised a 400kV transmission line and substation, a Sh8.4 billion project jointly financed by China's Export-Import Bank and the Kenyan government, designed to strengthen grid reliability and secure power supply for Konza Technopolis and the lower eastern region.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto pledged a further Sh10 per litre diesel price cut after May-June fuel price hikes sparked protests and transport strikes. Sunday's EPRA pricing announcement will test whether the government delivers on the commitment amid global pressures including US-Iran tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after receiving a US government directive banning foreign nationals from accessing them over national security concerns. The company said the letter from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick did not specify the government's concerns, though Anthropic understood the government to be aware of a method of "jailbreaking" Fable 5 that could aid hacking.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Middle East war has boosted demand for electric motorbikes in Kenya, where fuel imports are crucial. Electric boda-bodas (motorbikes) offer substantial savings—roughly 2,000 shillings ($15) daily compared to petrol bikes—helping operators in a nation where many workers earn barely $100 monthly.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced diesel prices will drop Sh10 per litre to Sh222.86 in Nairobi from June 15, while Super Petrol will retail at Sh214.03 after a marginal reduction of 22 cents, with kerosene unchanged at Sh191.38 per litre. The government is drawing approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize fuel prices during the June-July cycle.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced Super Petrol by Sh0.22 per litre and Diesel by Sh10.00 per litre effective immediately for 30 days, while Kerosene prices remain unchanged. The reduction reflects movements in global oil prices, exchange rates, and other supply chain cost factors.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced petrol prices by Ksh.0.22 per litre and diesel by Ksh.10 per litre in its monthly review effective June 15, 2026, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A new Kenya National Women in Dairy Report 2026 shows that 65 per cent of women dairy farmers identify lack of collateral as the biggest obstacle to accessing credit, with only 23 per cent owning titled land and 19 per cent having documented ownership of cattle. The report, commissioned by the Kenya National Farmers' Federation and covering five leading dairy counties, finds that conventional lending requirements exclude women despite their strong repayment records and growing contribution to the dairy economy.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Flower Council has rejected and taken to court a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exports imposed by Nakuru County, calling it illegal and unconstitutional; the council says a 2018 High Court ruling already barred the county from collecting such a levy. County revenue officers have impounded lorries over the past nine months, citing an Agricultural Products Cess enacted in 2023.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Remains of victims from the May 28 Utumishi Girls Senior School dormitory fire were laid to rest in villages across three counties. The burials became collective expressions of grief, honoring students and a mother who died in the tragedy.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Four years after pledging to transform education, Kenya's sector remains trapped in policy experimentation, funding shortfalls and unfulfilled commitments, with schools continuing to suffer under persistent capitation gaps.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni defended the Social Health Authority's healthcare model as expanding access compared to the defunct NHIF, saying 20 percent benefited under NHIF versus immediate eligibility under SHA. She urged leaders to stop politicizing health matters and praised Community Health Promoters for supporting SHA rollout through registration and preventive services.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Kibabii University academic argues that parents should instil strong values in their children to help them resist social influence when they join senior school, noting that school culture is greatly influenced by values children first learn at home.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mark Obar Asuelaa has filed a lawsuit against the state, alleging that cultural suppression and education system neglect are driving the Olusuuba language towards extinction and eroding Abasuba identity.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Shina Foundation's Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative trains grassroots champions like boda boda rider Norah Mulatya to advocate for maternal and child health in Kilifi County, addressing barriers such as distance to health facilities and delayed health-seeking behaviour by embedding trusted information sources within communities.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing increased school vandalism and arson attacks, including a fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 people, prompting President William Ruto to argue that parents bear primary responsibility for children's conduct rather than government or schools alone.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County's beautification of walkways in the central business district, involving cabro blocks, benches, and landscaping, has reduced parking availability and displaced some matatu saccos. The county collects about Sh1.5 million from CBD parking, though a city centre MCA argues alternative parking and matatu stops exist nearby.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Fenwick Malobah, a teacher at Menengai Senior School, has received approval from Guinness World Records to attempt a 45-hour non-stop mathematics lesson to break the current record of 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds held by Nigerian mathematician Sanusi Kazeem. Malobah says he wants to demystify mathematics and change learners' perception that the subject is a "monster."
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has recorded no confirmed Ebola cases despite heightened surveillance, according to the Public Health Principal Secretary. The government has tested about 90 samples, all negative, and intensified screening at major entry points including JKIA and six gazetted border crossings.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Technopolis Development Authority launched the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub at a technical college in Nyandarua County, equipped with 50 devices to provide digital skills development and entrepreneurship opportunities. The hub's opening coincided with the graduation of 106 trainees from the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, bringing total beneficiaries to 200.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A viral video of Garissa Governor Nathif Jama giving a sick woman Sh1,000 and criticizing the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework has reignited debate over the scheme's reach in the county. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended SHA, noting Garissa County has received over Sh1.65 billion through SHA-linked programmes, while the Confraternity of Patients Kenya criticized the state of healthcare in the county.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu has defended teachers against criticism over recent school unrest, arguing that parents have largely abdicated their responsibility of guiding children and that the political class has fostered a toxic environment affecting learners. He also highlighted gains from the union's working relationship with government, including recruitment of 100,000 teachers.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali Integrated School in Karen will provide education, therapy, sports, technology, arts and caregiver support for children with autism and other special needs. The development addresses Kenya's shortage of therapy services and specialists, with the Autism Society of Kenya estimating that about four per cent of the population lives with autism spectrum disorder.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities during International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, pledging continued investment in education, assistive technologies, and programmes to remove barriers to participation in society. He called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject discrimination, saying human worth is not defined by disability or appearance.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 20 key speakers from Africa and Asia were refused entry to Europe for the International Confederation of Midwives congress in Portugal, which begins Sunday and focuses on reducing 260,000 annual deaths of women during pregnancy and childbirth and 4.2 million infant deaths.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Murang'a county government and ECDE teachers have reached an agreement on improved pay and benefits after the teachers struck over stagnant salaries and demanding better working terms and permanent pensionable positions. Starting July 2026, degree holders will receive a Ksh.10,000 monthly raise, diploma holders Ksh.6,000, and certificate holders Ksh.4,000, with annual increments over four years until full Salaries and Remuneration Commission rates are met.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County has fled after allegedly demanding ransom from the family. Detectives from the DCI's Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit were pursuing him in the Rongai area when he escaped into informal settlements.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has launched an investigation into an attack on All Saints' Cathedral on June 12 by goons seeking to disrupt a budget review meeting. Two suspects remain in police custody while CCTV footage is being reviewed, and the public is urged to provide information to aid the investigation.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen blamed absentee parents for rising indiscipline among learners, saying many have abandoned their responsibility and left children to be raised by phones, television, and young teachers, rather than shifting blame to educators and government.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NACADA Board Chair Bishop Dr. Stephen Mairori, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and religious leaders from the North Rift region have formed an alliance to dismantle drug and alcohol networks. The initiative will intensify crackdowns on illicit brew dens and expand treatment, counseling, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for addicts.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced a government plan to integrate the National Youth Service (NYS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to create a seamless training framework that equips young people with practical skills and employment opportunities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UN Independent Expert on human rights of persons with albinism has called on Pakistan to strengthen protections, citing persistent discrimination, inadequate service access, and gaps in coordination between federal and provincial authorities. While Pakistan has introduced support measures including education and healthcare access, awareness remains limited and social stigma continues to drive exclusion from employment and community life.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Sports Kenya confirmed that Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium, currently 45 percent complete after over a decade of construction, will function as either an alternative venue or training facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Director General said construction will be finished by December, with test matches planned for January.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Qatar earned their first ever World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi's late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, whose Breel Embolo penalty had given them an early lead.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
John McGinn's goal just before half-time gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday, marking their first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years. The win puts Scotland top of Group C and on course to reach the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Australia pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D match, with rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach and debutant midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler featuring in coach Tony Popovic's bold selection that left out experienced captain Maty Ryan and vice-captain Jackson Irvine.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samwel Wachira shot 38 stableford points to claim the second leg of the 2026 Duracoat Golf Masters at Nakuru Golf Club, part of Basco Paint Limited's 50th anniversary celebrations, in a tournament that saw 232 competitors face challenging playing conditions.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette led the club to a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC in the FKF Cup final on June 14, securing KSh3 million in prize money and qualification for next season's CAF Confederation Cup. Mette's turnaround came just four months after his arrival in February, when Tusker were languishing in 10th place after losing eight of their first 20 league matches.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Service Unit defeated Administration Police 3-0 in their final regular-season match at Nyayo Stadium to secure a quarter-final spot in the Kenya Volleyball Federation league playoffs, while AP finished 10th and missed the top-eight qualification threshold.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emmanuel Ng'eno won the men's 21km half-marathon at the third edition of the Safaricom CEO Run held at Karura Forest with a time of 1:24:47, while Mbesa Kalondu claimed victory in the women's category in 2:08:11.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal midfielder Vitinha said his talented squad are contenders for the World Cup but denied they are favourites, citing a high-octane midfield and attacking talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Pedro Neto and Rafael Leão.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup Group C match in New Jersey, with Vinicius Junior equalizing after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti urged patience, saying "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match," acknowledging the team played with anxiety and nerves but cautioning against losing heart early in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opening match, with Vinicius Junior equalising for five-time winners Brazil. Australia upset Turkey 2-0, while Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five of the Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, completing a comeback from a 16-point deficit to end the franchise's 53-year championship drought since 1973.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, cutting Antonelli's title lead to 41 points.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC claimed the 2026 FKF Cup after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police at Kwale Stadium, with striker Ian Simiyu scoring twice. The win marked Tusker's first domestic cup title since 2016.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samwel Wachira, a handicap 11 golfer, won the second leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters Series at Nakuru Golf Club with 38 stableford points, despite being unwell in the days before the tournament. The event attracted 232 golfers and featured challenging course conditions with hard fairways and dry greens.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has endorsed plans to put up an electric fence around the 3,200-square-kilometre Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, saying it will reduce human-wildlife conflict and create economic opportunities, despite protests from Kajiado leaders and pastoralist communities who argue the barriers will block grazing routes and trap wildlife.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Andrew Mwadime has endorsed plans to fence the 3,200-square-kilometre Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, saying it will reduce human-wildlife conflict and create economic opportunities. The project faces opposition from Kajiado leaders and pastoralist communities who argue the barriers will block livestock routes and trap wildlife, escalating human-animal conflicts.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to open "to all" immediately after. Pakistan's Prime Minister said finalisation is expected "within the next 24 hours" and will be signed electronically, with technical-level talks to follow.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mozambique's government raised fuel prices in early May citing Middle East conflict impacts on supply, preventing many fishermen in Maputo from affording fishing trips. The price hikes—petrol up 12 percent and diesel nearly 46 percent to a record $1.8 a litre—have left around 1,800 fishermen and nearly 290 boats idle, with local fishing leaders warning the crisis affects families dependent on fishing as their sole income.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Indonesia's economy, battered by high global oil prices and costly fuel subsidies, has seen its rupiah currency rebound and stock market gain ground this week after the central bank raised its base lending rate by 75 points in back-to-back hikes. However, critics warn that government policies including tighter export controls and moves to tighten parliamentary oversight of the central bank are deterring foreign investors at a critical moment for Southeast Asia's largest economy.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn, costing $60 million and featuring 14 fighters. The event coincides with the 250th anniversary of US independence festivities, though critics have questioned the violent spectacle during an ongoing war with Iran.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of mediation efforts to end the months-long war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media. An adviser to Qatar's foreign minister was dispatched to review developments in the diplomatic process.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed by Israeli and US airstrikes on February 28 and ruled for nearly 37 years, will be buried on July 9 in his hometown Mashhad, following three days of funeral ceremonies in Tehran beginning July 4 and another ceremony in Qom on July 7.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Workers began removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after a federal judge ruled the renaming was unlawful and rejected a last-minute bid by the center's board to halt the removal.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pakistan, mediating between the United States and Iran, said Saturday that the two sides could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after both expressed optimism about concluding a deal. The statement comes amid months-long conflict that began with major strikes in February, despite ongoing skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has criticised air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States over an Ebola outbreak spilling over from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, calling them "unfair." Uganda has recorded only two deaths out of 19 confirmed cases since mid-May, when the DRC declared an epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with more than 676 cases and 136 deaths confirmed in the DRC.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Monetary Fund concluded a week-long mission to Mozambique and discussed the country's request for a fund-supported arrangement. Mozambique faces a challenging economic situation with subdued growth recovery from a 2025 contraction, and the IMF reclassified the country's debt as unsustainable in February.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent court application on Friday to stop a parliamentary impeachment process over his "Farmgate" scandal, in which $580,000 in cash was stolen from his farm in 2020. Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing and is seeking the high court to first decide on a separate application to set aside an independent panel's misconduct findings.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias 'Nino Guerrero,' the leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, was killed in southeastern Bolivar state, Venezuela in a joint US-Venezuela operation that US President Donald Trump described as a swift and lethal strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Multispecialist Hospital in Lagos of using delaying tactics to obstruct an inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died at the facility on January 7 after being taken for diagnostic tests.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled for Sunday signing, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed. Pakistan, mediating the talks, said the deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, though Iran's foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan, a key mediator, said the agreement was closer "than ever before" and expected to be finalised within 24 hours.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti in their 2026 World Cup Group C opener on June 13, with a first-half goal from John McGinn. McGinn expressed optimism that Scotland can reach the knockout stages for the first time in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when a Russian-made Antonov An-32 military transport plane crashed while landing at a base in Jorhat, Assam state, in the country's remote northeast on Saturday. An air force official said the co-pilot survived, though the air force statement did not confirm survivor numbers or total personnel on board.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man who attempted to traffic 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport by concealing them in his luggage, following an intelligence operation. He was arrested under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act and is expected to appear in court on Monday.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of protesters from a coalition of more than 60 associations, unions, and left-wing groups are expected to rally in Geneva on Sunday to denounce "fascism and imperialism" ahead of the Group of Seven leaders' three-day meeting in nearby Evian, France. Swiss authorities are deploying heavy police presence, wary of repeating 2003 violence when anti-G7 riots caused millions of dollars in damage.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Serum Institute of India is leading development of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo first reported in May 2026, which the WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford and CEPI, uses the same viral vector technology as the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and trial doses are expected in the coming months.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem on Sunday in his first-ever state visit, months after Israel became the first country to officially recognize Somaliland's independence in December.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspected jihadists from the Lakurawa group killed more than 20 people in a raid on the Fesken Rafi community in Kebbi state near the Niger border, according to a confidential security report prepared for the United Nations. The attack followed a period of reduced violence by the group and may signal a resurgence of operations.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Mindanao killed at least 61 people and left at least 40 missing. The quake caused "coastal uplift," raising the seabed by as much as two metres and extending the shoreline by up to 200 metres in some places, exposing coral and harming marine life.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week following President Cyril Ramaphosa's pledge for stricter action against illegal immigration, the home affairs minister announced. The move follows recent anti-immigrant violence and mobs ordering undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that public trust, not force or votes, is the foundation of judicial authority. The High Court's Gachagua impeachment ruling—which found his right to fair hearing violated and awarded compensation but declined to overturn the impeachment—has sparked debate over whether courts are applying law consistently and fairly.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that leaders should not turn funerals into political battlegrounds, citing the burial of 15 Utumishi Girls Academy students who died in a dormitory fire. The piece contends that bereaved families need compassion and solutions, not partisan blame games.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' confidence in public institutions is draining as the country faces successive national crises including fuel price rises, protests with loss of life, questions over a proposed Ebola facility, disruptions in the Social Health Authority system, and budget debates over taxation and debt.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on a ceremony at Gilgil Stadium where sixteen empty places marked the deaths of schoolgirls, with First Lady Rachel Ruto and national leaders present in silence.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that Kenya possesses exceptional natural attractions—mountains, beaches, savannahs, and wildlife—yet fails to promote itself as effectively as comparable destinations.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
A proposed Ebola quarantine and preparedness facility in Laikipia County has sparked debate over governance, constitutional rights, and devolution, with critics questioning why disease preparedness is being prioritized when public hospitals face shortages of medicines, staffing gaps, and uneven service delivery.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines the pattern of "Kikuyu bashing" as a recurring feature of Kenyan politics, driven largely from outside the community but often supported by internal actors pursuing personal interests.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →