Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting concerns about government transparency and recalling earlier protests over the airport's handover to Adani Group.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting concerns about government transparency and recalling earlier protests over the airport's handover to Adani Group.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party has condemned what it describes as serious mismanagement of identification documents in the country, saying the documents are falling into the hands of criminals and undermining their integrity and value.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has faced criticism over the retention and redeployment of senior government officials despite concerns over performance, with their ministries marked by scandals and piecemeal service delivery.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is offering monthly stipends to village elders as part of a "Tutam" plan, positioning the initiative as part of his campaign strategy for the 2027 General Election.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes vote-buying tactics in Ol Kalou's by-election, describing how candidates distribute money in marketplaces and churches to secure voter identification and fingerprints, exploiting economic desperation rather than offering genuine empowerment or development.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned opposition leaders against undermining Mt Kenya unity and setting the Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi communities against President William Ruto's leadership.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
At least nine candidates are positioning themselves to succeed Governor Benjamin Cheboi in Baringo County, with the battle for the United Democratic Alliance ticket emerging as the defining political contest. Leading contenders include former Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui and former Governor Stanley Kiptis.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party has condemned serious mismanagement of identification documents in the country, saying the documents are falling into the hands of criminals and undermining their integrity and value.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is prioritising elderly citizens through expanded allocations in the Finance Bill 2026 as he prepares for the 2027 General Election, following a political fallout with Gen Z voters.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and Cabinet minister who died on June 13, 2026, will be laid to rest on June 20 at his Olalui residence in Kilgoris, Narok County, following a requiem mass on June 18 in Nairobi.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement, becoming its first elected ally in the Mt Kenya region after the movement held its inaugural rally in Thika, Kiambu County, on Sunday.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Political analyst Prof Peter Kagwanja has described reports that some immigration officials are selling Kenyan identity cards to foreigners as an assault on the country's sovereignty, warning that such actions undermine Kenya's security and could heighten tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the importation of raw sugar at Kibos Sugar Company in Kisumu, which is deemed unfit for direct human consumption. The committee is tracing the movement of the consignment from the Port of Mombasa to verify that legal, health and safety procedures were followed.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Busia County Cabinet has approved the Busia County Youth Development Policy to address youth unemployment, limited access to opportunities, and inadequate involvement in decision-making. The policy provides a framework to guide youth development programmes, promote skills development, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities, and strengthen inclusion across the county.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has claimed that political leadership uses public borrowing to drain resources, noting that the country's debt has risen from Sh1.77 trillion in 2013 to nearly Sh13 trillion. He said the debt, which he described as mostly "odious debt," has crowded out private businesses from credit markets.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told Group of Seven leaders at a summit in France on June 16 that Africa must be treated as an equal partner in global affairs, not a problem to be solved or recipient of charity. Ruto called for UN Security Council reform to ensure Africa's voice, saying extraction and aid-dependent relationships are no longer acceptable.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a petition in the High Court challenging six provisions of the Finance Bill 2026, arguing they violate constitutional safeguards on taxation, privacy, public participation and consumer rights. The lobby group is seeking a conservatory order to suspend implementation of the disputed clauses, including provisions on withholding tax for scrap metal, expanded taxable payments definitions, VAT exemption removals, and a virtual asset reporting framework.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
County governments are warning of a crisis in urban centres as rural-urban migration strains services, and municipal heads are now seeking a share of the National Infrastructure Fund to develop infrastructure and promote economic development. According to the Chair of the County Executive Committee Members in charge of Lands and Planning, 50 per cent of Kenya's population will be living in urban areas within the next 20 years, with the urbanisation rate having reached 3.4 per cent.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Forty-five people appeared before Ngong Chief Magistrate on Monday charged with blocking President Ruto's convoy and unlawful assembly in Kajiado West on Sunday. Five women admitted to the charges while 40 men denied involvement; all were released on bond of 100,000 Kenyan shillings each.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Raila Odinga's recorded voice was played at a gathering at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu, with organizers also featuring a song by late singer Lady Maureen and the 2022 Azimio campaign anthem "Lelo ni Lelo."
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
John Vianney Onyango has been charged before the Milimani Law Courts with three counts of cyber harassment for allegedly publishing defamatory content against Kisumu Senator Professor Tom Ojienda on Facebook, including claims about mismanaged relief food and contaminated maize flour.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Finance CECM Charles Kerich, suspended by Governor Sakaja and convicted of contempt of court in May 2026, failed to appear before the County Assembly Implementation Committee yesterday; his whereabouts remain unknown about a month after his conviction and three-month prison sentence for failing to settle a Sh106.7 million legal fee.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has inspected ongoing construction to expand the Rironi-Mau Summit highway into a multi-carriageway, saying the project will reduce traffic congestion, fatal road accidents, travel time, and vehicle operating costs while boosting trade and economic opportunities.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumer Federation of Kenya filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend implementation of proposed Finance Bill 2026 provisions, arguing they are unconstitutional and threaten consumer, taxpayer, and business rights.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Green Movement presidential flagbearer David Maraga challenged President William Ruto and other presidential aspirants to publicly declare their wealth and explain how they acquired their assets, saying he is ready to account for his own possessions on oath and maintains he has never been linked to any corruption scandal.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called for Africa's inclusion in efforts to reform international financial and governance institutions including the United Nations Security Council, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, stating that these institutions need to be democratised for equal treatment of all nations.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three MPs—Caroli Omondi, Wilberforce Oundo, and Caleb Amisi—have pledged support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's presidential candidacy under the United Green Movement, citing his integrity, constitutionalism, and approach to governance at a youth congress held at Ufungamano House.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said sustained attacks against him, including demolition of his business in January and multiple court cases, are efforts to pressure him into a particular political line that would enable plunder of county resources. He maintained he will not submit to intimidation, prioritizing service delivery to Kiambu County residents.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Survivors of state violence say President Ruto's apology is incomplete and want the compensation panel to publicly release the list of recipients and hold perpetrators accountable. The Coalition of Victims and Survivors Against State Violence stated the President's remarks did not go far enough in addressing the bloodshed and trauma from protest-related violence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Airlines operating at Wilson Airport report losses running into hundreds of millions of shillings as delayed runway rehabilitation continues to disrupt operations, with concerns the losses will grow as the tourism season peaks.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's 2026/27 budget emphasises tax administration efforts rather than new levies on Kenyans, but the article suggests this approach may nonetheless increase the cost of doing business.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Airlines at Wilson Airport report losses running into hundreds of millions of shillings from delayed runway rehabilitation works that continue to disrupt operations. With the tourism industry entering peak season, the aviation sector is concerned these losses will increase in coming months.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
British American Tobacco Kenya shareholders approved a final dividend of Sh60 per share at the company's 74th AGM, bringing total dividend payout to Sh70 per share—the highest-ever payout by BAT Kenya. The approval follows strong profit growth in the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit before tax rising to Sh7.7 billion, up 18 per cent from Sh6.5 billion the previous year, despite illicit tobacco trade climbing to 45 per cent of the market.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is rallying African support to host the world's second-largest stock market in Nairobi, with government officials unveiling plans for the inaugural Africa Capital Week from August 31 to September 4 as part of President William Ruto's push for a reformed global financial architecture and efforts to enable NASDAQ to enter the continent.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting debate over government transparency and recalling protests over the earlier handover of the airport to Adani Group.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
S&P Global Ratings assigned Afreximbank a 'BBB+' rating with Stable Outlook, allowing the pan-African lender to raise capital more cheaply in bond markets, attract conservative funds, and expand lending to African and Caribbean economies. The upgrade unlocks cheaper funding as the bank scales a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme to shield nations whose trade was disrupted by recent conflicts.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa has dismissed focus on matatu graffiti as a distraction from deeper structural problems in Kenya's public transport sector, arguing that graffiti is a symptom of the industry's financial and operational model rather than a priority issue for the authority.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has urged businesses to verify the credentials of individuals claiming to be KEBS officials, as imposters are exploiting the bureau's mandate to extort manufacturers. Manufacturers can verify staff by requesting official ID and staff numbers, then texting the staff number with a hash sign to 20023 to confirm identity.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Three technology firms—Atlancis Technologies, Everse Technology, and iXAfrica Data Centres—have launched Servernah Cloud, Kenya's first sovereign-hosted cloud and AI platform designed for regulated and mission-critical workloads, hosted at iXAfrica's data centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi. The launch marks a shift away from Kenya's historical reliance on offshore servers for sensitive government and business data.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Reuters Institute report based on surveys of almost 100,000 people across 48 countries found that 54 percent of respondents got news from social media or video platforms in the week before the survey, exceeding the 52 percent who referenced TV news. This marks the first year social media and video network consumption is ahead of other news sources globally.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic met with the Trump administration Monday to discuss restoring two suspended AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which the company blocked over a US national security order. No lifting of restrictions was discussed after the meeting, though both parties said they are working quickly to resolve the issue.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwalimu National DT SACCO and NCBA Bank Kenya have launched Salo Xpress, a payroll management solution designed to simplify salary processing through enhanced efficiency, convenience, transparency, and real-time visibility.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto renewed calls for UN and global financial system reform, vowing to end what he characterized as exploitation of Kenya's mineral wealth by foreign companies ahead of his travel to France for the G7 summit. Ruto said Kenya would push for a new international order based on "sovereign equality" rather than aid, dependency, or extractive relationships.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government's fuel pricing measures, stating that interventions through the Petroleum Development Levy have helped shield Kenyans from rising fuel costs, with diesel prices cut by Sh10.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has sharply reduced funding to the energy and petroleum sectors despite spending billions of shillings to shield motorists from record fuel prices.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has commissioned the Sh8.4 billion Isinya–Konza 400kV transmission line and substation, a 98-kilometre double-circuit link designed to enhance transmission capacity, improve grid stability, and provide reliable power supply to Konza Technopolis and the lower eastern region.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
NACCU Chairman Felix Mwai urged farmers in Kirinyaga Central and Ndia to embrace coffee farming over maize cultivation, noting that the two constituencies jointly produced 16 million kilogrammes of coffee and earned about Sh2 billion combined last season, compared to higher returns in Gichugu. He highlighted record cherry payouts of between Sh120 and Sh157 per kilogramme in the county.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taita Taveta County Government has adopted the County Forests Conservation and Management Policy 2025, which will create a forest conservation fund and establish benefit-sharing regulations to ensure residents bordering forests benefit from forest resources and reduce forest-related conflicts.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Meru Governor Mutuma M'Ethingia has handed over thirty acres of Imenti Forest for clearance to construct a State Lodge for President William Ruto and an airstrip intended to support miraa farmers' exports. The projects have drawn criticism from conservationists and local residents concerned about environmental impact.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched construction of the Ksh.55 million Hirimani Bridges in Bura Irrigation Scheme, Tana River County, and issued Green Cards covering more than 2,000 acres to 720 farming families to improve irrigation infrastructure and secure land ownership.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is stepping up efforts to secure new markets for its coffee as stakeholders in the coffee value chain meet in Nairobi to explore trade, investment and buyer partnerships aimed at boosting the competitiveness of East African coffee in global markets and improving returns for small-scale farmers.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families continue to pursue justice for victims of police brutality and disappearances, including KMTC student Sheryl Adhiambo Anyumba, who was killed by a bullet.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that Kenya lives in the shadow of the 2024 Generation Z protests and calls for society to move beyond fear toward acceptance and understanding of Gen Z activism.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale warned that security agencies will pursue knife-wielding criminals operating in Garissa relentlessly, calling on the county police commander to take a hard stance against gangs responsible for robbery and killings. He also cautioned against residents hiding criminals and warned politicians against interfering in cases involving criminal gangs.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has ordered political aspirant Jonathan Ndisya (Jonathan Ngenga) to refund Sh1 million to a couple after finding he failed to prove the funds were part of a profit-sharing business venture; the court determined the arrangement was a financing deal, not a partnership as he claimed.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has initiated a process to compensate victims of police brutality and violence during demonstrations.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Peter Kimani, a prominent Kenyan author and academic, filed a civil suit in the Employment and Labour Relations Court seeking tens of millions of shillings from Aga Khan University, alleging discrimination, underpayment, unfair labour practices, and unlawful salary deductions during COVID-19. The university has denied all claims and argued the case is time-barred.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A woman of 16 years' marriage sought divorce after discovering her husband had secretly married her best friend as a second wife. She cited depression, communication breakdown, lost trust and love, and emotional pain; the husband denied the claims and said he did not want the divorce.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Chief Kadhi in Mombasa ordered a man to secure a one-bedroom apartment as a matrimonial home for his wife after she sued for separate accommodation due to conflict with his mother, whom she accused of exacerbating domestic disputes and causing her emotional harm.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition seeking to halt enforcement of enhanced NSSF contribution rates, arguing the directive is unconstitutional and defies a Court of Appeal ruling. COFEK wants employers to revert to a flat monthly contribution of Sh200 pending the appeal hearing.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nyandarua County Criminal Investigation Officer John Rioba died in a road accident involving seven vehicles along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway in Naivasha when a lorry with brake failure rammed into six cars. Eight people were injured, two seriously, in the incident.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police have arrested three more men linked to the violent invasion of ACK All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on June 12, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to five. Detectives recovered a motorcycle and mobile phones believed to have been used in the attack, and say investigations indicate more people were involved in the planning and facilitation of the incident.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned the invasion of goons at All Saints Cathedral that disrupted a meeting discussing the national budget, calling the action a violation of constitutional rights and demanding the National Police Service intervene. Five suspects have been arrested and the commission urges accountability for those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Captain Jeffrey Roy Dusang, a Canadian-born pilot who made Kenya his home, marked the end of his 49-year career in aviation with a ceremonial water-arch farewell at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Dusang's passion for flying began in childhood in Canada, where he took up flying at 16 and had his private pilot's license by 17.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has intensified efforts to equip young Kenyans with digital skills and global competencies. Great Lakes University of Kisumu launched a Regional Language and Cultural Centre through partnerships with Samsung, Valitz and Starlink, which will offer digital learning programmes and foreign language training to enhance youth employability.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has petitioned the High Court to halt enforcement of enhanced NSSF contributions, arguing a recent public notice is unconstitutional and conflicts with a May 29, 2026 Court of Appeal ruling. COFEK contends that without intervention, employers and employees face continuing financial liability and undermined public confidence in social security administration.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Superintendent of Police John Rioba, County Criminal Investigations Officer for Nyandarua, died after a multi-vehicle collision in the Karai area on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway on Monday at around 4:50 PM. According to Naivasha police, a lorry lost control and struck a Toyota Land Cruiser carrying two European passengers before swerving into seven other vehicles in the oncoming lane.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A businessman administering a disputed beachfront estate in Kilifi County has accused police of orchestrating a midnight raid that resulted in structures being torched and equipment stolen, leaving him with losses of about Sh5 million.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Githaraini and neighbouring villages in Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, say they are experiencing increased theft of livestock and farm produce following the tarmacking of a road near Njukiini Forest. They claim criminals are using the improved road network to make quick getaways and are calling for street lights and increased security patrols.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A postmortem on seven bodies exhumed in Mwingi revealed that two victims were strangled, three had head injuries, and some had abdominal stab wounds. The chief government pathologist said the bodies appeared to have been in shallow graves for about three months; DNA samples were collected for victim identification.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A former Kaimosi Friends University employee has been charged with forging a Master's degree certificate to secure employment and fraudulently earning over Sh6.3 million in salaries and benefits. He appeared before an Anti-Corruption Court and denied charges of fraudulent acquisition of public funds, forgery, and presenting the forged degree to Vihiga county government.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition has called on Parliament to fast-track the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill and retain strong regulatory measures, citing the rapid emergence of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and nicotine pouches that are marketed with attractive flavours and packaging.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Members of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Nyaragumi in Kiambu County have resolved a dispute over leadership roles and administrative decisions that had divided the congregation following a successful reconciliation meeting led by Parish Minister Reverend Moses Mwaura Ndegwa.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others based on a complex mix of sensory cues including body odour, heat, and exhaled carbon dioxide, which female mosquitoes detect with finely-tuned receptors to select their targets, according to researchers.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social Health Authority has not remitted claims to level two and three health facilities across the country since February, with outstanding payments totalling Sh5.5 billion, according to operators. The delay is disrupting service delivery in public, private and faith-based health facilities.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya remains at high risk of importing the Budibugyo Ebola virus currently affecting parts of the DRC and Uganda, which have recorded 141 deaths. The Ministry of Health has confirmed no cases in Kenya but emphasized strict vigilance and has deployed containment systems including a standby surge team of over 300 healthcare officers across 25 high-risk counties.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Diana Gichengo, Director at The Institute for Social Accountability, has urged protest victims to pursue the justice system despite government financial compensation, arguing that the government has not clearly identified perpetrators of injustices. Gichengo also criticized the compensation structure and the presidential advisory panel as unconstitutional and non-inclusive, lacking victim representation.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to Dr. Richard Mogeni, Chairman of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, mothers continue to die in Kenya's best hospitals, often due to preventable failures in referral systems, blood availability, and handover procedures between facilities.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Githurai arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Elizabeth Wambui, 47, during a domestic altercation at her shop in Mwihoko, Kiambu County on June 14, 2026. The suspect had fled the scene but was apprehended following a manhunt; the bloodstained spearhead used in the attack was recovered at the scene.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People living with sickle cell disease experience severe pain crises, frequent hospital visits, and social isolation due to widespread misconceptions that the inherited blood disorder is contagious, despite being a genetic condition that cannot be spread through physical contact.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Ouma, a Ruiru-based painter, won Ksh 1,500,000 on Shabiki's Aviator. Ouma said he plans to use the winnings to set up a business and improve his livelihood.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested Edward Oyayo, known as "Dust," as the suspected mastermind behind a Saturday school bus attack in Matungu, Kakamega County, where hired goons pelted stones at a bus carrying children. Oyayo is detained at Matungu Police Station while authorities continue searching for his accomplices.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr Joe Njagi, one of Kenya's leading endometriosis specialists, sings to patients during surgery to offer hope and comfort. Beyond the operating theatre, he documents patient journeys and educates the public on reproductive health through social media.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A new report on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya shows sodomy and defilement account for 57 per cent of sexual violence cases against children, with sodomy cases against boys now nearly equaling reported defilement cases against girls. Children aged six to 11 are found to be the most vulnerable to sexual abuse.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Postmortem examinations of remains recovered from Mwingi in Kitui County revealed eight victims, two strangled, one stabbed, and three with severe head injuries. The Government Pathologist said victims are believed to have died up to three months before discovery.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Ndumia Kariuki, a former Kaimosi Friends University employee, has been charged with fraudulently acquiring over Ksh.6.3 million in public funds after allegedly using a forged Master of Criminology degree to secure employment as a Tutorial Fellow. The EACC investigation found the certificate was falsely attributed to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chiriku Maneti, born Hemedi Maneti in Tanzania in 1954, was a highly influential muziki wa dansi musician whose songs combined sweet melodies, humour and moral lessons in Kiswahili, earning him a following across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and northern Malawi. He rose to prominence through orchestras including TK-Lumpopo National Band and Vijana Jazz Band, known for blending rhythm, wit and social commentary into memorable compositions.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Wekesa of Kabras Sugar and Kenya Sevens has built a life around rugby while also focusing on environmental protection and inspiring young people. After Kenya Shujaa failed to secure a place in the HSBC SVNS Division One structure, Wekesa remains optimistic as the team prepares to compete in Division Two next season.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt before Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize. Egypt remains without a World Cup victory across four tournaments.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay dominated but drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in sweltering Miami heat, with all four teams in Group H left on one point after Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match, with goals from Elijah Just for New Zealand offset by equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi. The match took place amid military conflict between Iran and the United States, visa delays, visa refusals, and protests both against the team and in support of Iran.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday while Kylian Mbappe's France play Senegal in New Jersey, as the two 2022 World Cup finalists begin their 2026 tournament bids. Messi, playing in his sixth World Cup at 38, is fit after a hamstring injury and has been cleared to play by coach Lionel Scaloni.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup game and replaced him with Frenchman Herve Renard. Lamouchi is the first coach in World Cup history to be dismissed after just one game.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian national team winger Mehdi Torabi was issued only a single-entry US visa, which expired after Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match. The Iranian Football Federation is seeking a new visa for Torabi to allow him to continue participating in upcoming matches.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon, marking her first appearance at the tournament since 2022. The 44-year-old American tennis legend is making a comeback after four years away from professional tennis, having recently won a first-round doubles match at Queen's Club.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after players were ordered to return to Mexico immediately following their opening match in Los Angeles. The squad has faced visa delays for support staff, last-minute travel documents for players, and a forced relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to logistical issues amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tunisia fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 World Cup defeat by Sweden and appointed Frenchman Herve Renard, who previously coached Saudi Arabia and the France women's team, through the end of the 2026 World Cup.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has released fixtures for the 2025–2026 National League quarterfinal playoffs, introducing a new top-eight knockout format where teams compete in best-of-three series from June 26–28, 2026, in Mombasa. Defending champions GSU face a low seeding after a turbulent regular season under the new system.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his downward gaze in an official FIFA portrait, saying he is "not a model" after being asked by a reporter whether it was a form of protest.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets thrashed Somalia 6-0 in the CECAFA U17 women's championship in Tanzania, with Beryl Okumu scoring twice. The victory, following a 16-0 win against Sudan in their opening match, secured the team's place in the semi-finals.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt drew 1–1 with Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, with the performance renewing belief that a near-century wait for a World Cup breakthrough may be within reach.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya has called for greater public interest in track and field athletes, saying many of the country's stars only gain recognition after winning medals internationally. The appeal comes ahead of the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium, which will serve as Kenya's trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng attributed his side's back-to-back weekend defeats—84-72 to Kenya Ports Authority and 87-72 to Equity Dumas—to a lack of experience and poor decision-making in crucial moments, though he praised his players' fighting spirit and competitive effort against top league sides.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning Kenya National Basketball League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a KSh10 million sponsorship from I&M Bank, which becomes the club's Official Banking Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The investment comes as the team pursues success in the KNBL and prepares for continental competition.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon after making a comeback to professional tennis following a four-year break. The American legend played her first-round doubles match at Queen's Club last week and is continuing her return at the Berlin Open.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Development projects are increasingly encroaching on Kenya's forests and protected parks, sparking public outrage among Kenyans and conservationists over the future of the country's natural heritage. Recent development plans in Karura Forest have sparked fresh conservation concerns.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public opposition to airstrip construction in the Upper Imenti Forest Reserve in Meru County is intensifying, with conservation groups, community leaders and environmental advocates calling for an immediate halt, warning the development threatens biodiversity and forest protection efforts.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
African leaders, scientists, and policymakers gathered in Mombasa for the 11th Our Ocean Conference and the Ninth Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Sub-Commission for Africa, warning that millions of livelihoods and coastal communities are at risk from climate change, pollution, and overfishing unless decisive measures are taken.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A high-level delegation from the World Travel & Tourism Council, led by President & CEO Gloria Guevara, visited Kenya to reinforce global cooperation on conservation and sustainable tourism. The delegation toured key conservation sites including Nairobi National Park, the Ivory Burning Site, and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, with Kenya's former Tourism Minister Hon. Najib Balala pledging KSh 100,000 towards wildlife conservation efforts.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Youth Transition Initiative has deployed 100 youth delegates to the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa (June 16–18), which brings together world leaders, scientists, and civil society to discuss ocean protection, sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and the blue economy. Kenya is hosting the global summit in Africa for the first time.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic will begin trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize over crimes against humanity allegedly committed between 2009 and 2013, including murder, torture, enforced disappearance and rape by members of his security forces. Bozize, living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023, faces charges; three of his former senior military officers are in pre-trial detention.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Britain holds a special by-election on Thursday in the Makerfield constituency near Manchester. Long-time Starmer critic Andy Burnham, a popular metro mayor, is looking to win the seat so he can run for the Labour leadership and premiership, with UK media calling it "the most consequential by-election" in British political history.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI firm Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced, citing concerns about strategic digital dependencies on the United States. The decision follows Washington's restriction on access to Anthropic's Fable model for non-American users, prompting France to invest 655 million euros in developing its own AI capabilities.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
US lawmakers have placed Kenya in their focus over the government's reluctance to repatriate Kenyans who were recruited by deception into fighting for Russia and to stop covert recruitment efforts. Denis Bagaka and Simon Gititu were among those lured into the war while working in Qatar for private security firms.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UK is imposing 70 new sanctions actions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a G7 summit in France with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The measures target Russia's "shadow fleet," military procurement supply chain, and finance networks used to circumvent existing sanctions.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lithuania's governing coalition named Mindaugas Sinkevicius, head of the Social Democratic party, as its new prime minister on Tuesday, following a reshuffle that expelled the populist Nemunas Dawn party. The three-party centre-left coalition will retain 75 of parliament's 141 seats and maintains focus on defence spending.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on X that he detained opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago and boasted of planning to inflict "hurt and pain" on him, who had been preparing to file a legal summons against him.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" from Friday following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war that began with US-Israeli strikes in late February. Iran had blockaded the waterway since the conflict began.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Red Cross said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet peaked and could last a year. Since the outbreak was declared in May, 808 cases have been confirmed in the DRC with 192 deaths, and 19 confirmed cases including two deaths in Uganda.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic began trial in absentia on Tuesday of former president Francois Bozize over crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape, allegedly committed by members of his security forces between 2009 and 2013. Bozize, 79, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023, while three of his former senior military officers are in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders together with Egypt, India, Kenya, and South Korea have called for a stronger coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, reaffirming their commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
African foreign nationals, many with legal documentation and deep roots in South Africa, are fleeing xenophobic attacks by an anti-immigration movement. A 33-year-old Ghanaian woman who has lived in South Africa since childhood, completed her schooling there, and speaks Zulu had her Durban hair salon destroyed during an anti-migrant march in May.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US announced that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, with possible $300 billion reconstruction funds for Iran contingent on the country fulfilling its commitments.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 44-year-old Russian artist known for satirising President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland on Monday morning. Two Belarusian nationals have been arrested in connection with the killing, though no charges have been brought against them.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Red Cross said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and could take a year to halt, with 808 confirmed cases and 192 deaths reported as of mid-June.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US law enforcement said it had foiled a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. Multiple individuals were taken into custody in a multi-state operation, and investigators identified 23 people in a potential network of plotters.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Red Cross warned Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, which has confirmed 808 cases and 192 deaths since May 15, has not yet peaked and could take a year to contain. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies joined warnings over dangerous gaps in the response.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Monetary Fund chief welcomed a US-Iran ceasefire agreement but cautioned that energy supply disruptions and infrastructure damage mean recovery will take time. The IMF will release updated growth and inflation projections on July 8.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian forces captured two Ugandan citizens allegedly recruited by Russian forces to fight in the conflict: 26-year-old Kamdira Godfrey, a clinical medicine diploma holder from Kampala, and 45-year-old Richard, a commercial farmer from Wakiso. The incident reflects a trend of Global South nationals being drawn into Russian military ranks.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mary Wairimu Macharia, who began as a brand promoter in Nairobi and worked in Qatar's hospitality sector, relocated to America in 2017 and now works as a newborn specialist and brand ambassador in Houston while managing roles with companies like Taptap Send and Ambia App. She has been crowned Diaspora Influencer of the Year multiple times.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece arguing that Africa's insurance sector, after years of strategic ambition among leaders and stakeholders, now needs to focus on concrete implementation and progress.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's investigation has exposed a corruption syndicate within Kenya's Immigration Department and National Registration Bureau that sells identity cards and passports to foreign nationals, particularly from Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda, through corrupt officials and brokers. The newspaper warns that fraudulent documents pose security risks, citing past attacks and the case of a Sudanese RSF commander who obtained a Kenyan passport.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's climate interventions must move beyond policy commitments to place communities at the centre of action and create economic incentives for environmental protection, noting that the country faces increasingly visible climate impacts including droughts and floods.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
A post-Budget event held on church premises was violently disrupted by suspected goons, marking another incident of increasing violence in the pre-2027 election period, with authorities promising investigations.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on a student's death after allegedly being unable to pay bus fare, using it as a lens to examine how Kenyan society has shifted away from the communal ethos of "mtoto ni wa jamii" (a child belongs to all of us), where neighbours, shopkeepers, and strangers once collectively looked after young people.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya demand urgent action beyond public outrage. It cites statistics that an estimated 34 percent of Kenyan women have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, 13 percent sexual violence, and between 2022 and 2024 Kenya recorded 1,639 femicide cases.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) determine child survival, health, education, dignity and development, and calls on governments, development partners, communities and families to accelerate efforts toward universal access for all children, aligned with the 2026 Day of the African Child theme.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →