President William Ruto has called for Africa's inclusion in reforming international financial and governance institutions, including the UN Security Council, IMF, and World Bank, arguing these institutions need to be democratised for the benefit of all nations. He made the remarks during a media interview in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called for Africa's inclusion in reforming international financial and governance institutions, including the UN Security Council, IMF, and World Bank, arguing these institutions need to be democratised for the benefit of all nations. He made the remarks during a media interview in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has changed his position on a Sh1.7 billion deal between Kenya and the US for a quarantine facility at Nanyuki Airbase to treat American nationals infected by Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Katiba Institute has returned to court seeking punishment for Duale and the Attorney General for continuing construction of the facility despite a court ruling halting it.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly held a heated debate on the Finance Bill, 2026 yesterday, with MPs from across the political divide raising concerns over several clauses. The Finance Committee defended the Bill as reform-focused rather than mainly introducing new taxes.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Businessman Tony Gachoka and nine others have written to the President of the Court of Appeal questioning an unusual alteration and fast-tracking of a State application seeking to overturn conservatory orders that blocked the government from selling Safaricom shares. The petitioners' lawyers say the hearing date was suddenly moved from June 29, 2026 to June 24, 2026.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto participated in the G7 Summit in France as an agenda-shaping partner and stated that Kenya will benefit from G7-backed financial reforms including guarantees, risk-sharing instruments, and improved debt restructuring frameworks aimed at lowering capital costs for developing countries. Ruto positioned Africa as a partner in global growth and raised concerns over "capital injustice" and outdated perceptions affecting African borrowing costs.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that the economy expanded 4.6 per cent in 2025, slightly down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, and that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at approximately Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as of February 26, 2026, attributing the economic slowdown to external shocks including Middle East conflict and drought risks.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Finance Bill 2026 passed its Second Reading in Parliament on Wednesday amid heated exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers, with opposition MPs claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration used its numerical strength to push through the 124-page bill without sufficient time for examination or consideration of public concerns. Opposition lawmakers protested what they described as rushed legislative process and disputed claims of hidden taxes.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has contracted IMC Construction Kenya, owned by Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and China Road and Bridge Corporation for a Sh375 billion project to expand and modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The deal has sparked concerns similar to those raised over the rejected Adani proposal, particularly regarding lack of transparency in the bidding process.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has attributed to his predecessor Amason Kingi responsibility for a long-standing audit query involving Sh1 billion paid to a private firm by the county government from 2014 to 2024. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to invite the EACC and Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, speaking at Ufungamano House, declared his bid for the 2027 presidential race and criticized President Ruto, his Cabinet, and senior government officials for enabling theft of public resources. Maraga argued that corruption denies citizens essential services and that Kenya loses about Sh3 billion daily through corruption and poor management.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
A heated debate occurred in the National Assembly over the Finance Bill, 2026, with MPs from across the political divide raising concerns over several clauses. The Finance Committee defended the Bill as reform-focused rather than mainly introducing new taxes.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has dismissed an application by a man claiming to be the son of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua seeking a review of his 20-year jail sentence for robbery with violence, terming the application an abuse of court process.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Commission on Administrative Justice appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer following a competitive recruitment process that received 40 applications and shortlisted 10 candidates. Tobiko brings over 15 years of public service experience, most recently as a county elections manager at the IEBC.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Church leaders, including Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit and the National Council of Churches of Kenya, are expressing alarm at growing violent disruptions in churches and demanding the government arrest perpetrators, warning the trend could lead to widespread violence ahead of next year's General Election.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee following changes announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders have criticized the government's Sh2bn compensation plan for protest victims, saying it shields police officers by paying victims without naming their killers. Christine Alai, chair of the International Commission of Jurists Kenya chapter, called the reparations framework "significant but not historic," arguing Kenya has a pattern of setting up compensation panels without holding perpetrators accountable.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate passed a bill on holding referendums, potentially allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to change the constitution and seek a third term. Tshisekedi, in office since 2019 and due to end his second term in 2028, said last month he would agree to a third term "if the people wish it" after a referendum on constitutional reform.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
EACC Chairperson David Oginde warned that corruption has grown more sophisticated with new technology, and called on anti-corruption agencies to deepen regional cooperation and modernise their tools, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. The EACC hosted the 43rd Heads of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities summit in Nairobi and launched Africa's first Anti-Corruption Research Centre.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior anti-graft officials from across Africa met in Nairobi for the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities, with the EACC warning that corruption is becoming increasingly sophisticated and technology-driven, and urging collective continental action to strengthen cooperation and asset recovery.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Roads has called on engineers to design roads that address climate change impacts, including floods and drainage failures, and to rethink standards and specifications with scientific precision. The government is also adopting Intelligent Transport Systems to improve traffic management and protect infrastructure.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has written to the Inspector General of Police demanding the arrest and prosecution of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, alleging the governor has ties to criminal gangs that have been deployed to intimidate residents and political opponents. Malala cited reported attacks on his supporters, including an incident in Harambee where several people were injured and robbed.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill that would allow a constitutional referendum to reset President Felix Tshisekedi's term limit, potentially enabling him to serve a third term as if it were his first. All 89 senators present voted in favour; the bill still requires presidential signature.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kesses MP Julius Rutto has urged the Consumers Federation of Kenya to wait for Parliament to complete its consideration of the Finance Bill 2026 before approaching the courts, arguing that the three arms of government operate independently and should not interfere with each other's processes before due procedures are completed.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced his decision to join the Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a platform that unites Kenyans from diverse political backgrounds and aligns with ordinary citizens' wishes rather than personal interests.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nyandarua Interfaith Council has warned politicians campaigning in Ol-Kalou to avoid inflammatory statements and incitement ahead of the July 16 by-election, which will fill the seat vacated following the death of area MP Davidi Njuguna Kiaraho in April.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja declared that gang members will be treated as individual offenders rather than shielded by group membership. He also announced the National Police Service is automating systems to improve service delivery and reduce corruption.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has dismissed Jackson Kihara Gachucha's application to review his 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, ruling that the issues had already been determined by the Court of Appeal. Kihara, who is serving his sentence at Manyani Maximum Prison, had claimed he was framed and argued the sentence was excessive, but the court found his request lacked merit.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Evans Ogada has argued that Kenya's attendance at the G7 summit in France represents a diplomatic blunder that may negatively impact East African Community policies, contending that President Ruto's international travels are transactional and lack benefit for Kenya's economic growth.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop government and government-affiliated social media accounts from blocking Kenyan citizens. The petitioners argue the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights including freedom of expression, access to information, and equality, and have sued the Attorney General, Cabinet Secretary for Interior, and other officials.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equatorial Guinea's government resigned on Tuesday after failing to meet its objectives, with Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue saying the prime minister presented the resignation because the government had barely reached 10% of its targets.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026, a 124-page bill, advanced through its second reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday after heated exchanges between government and opposition MPs. Opposition lawmakers accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using its numerical strength to push through controversial tax proposals without sufficient scrutiny and claimed the Speaker refused to allow a physical division vote that would have publicly recorded how each MP voted.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Taita Taveta County Director of Political Affairs Geoffrey Kimonge Mbogo has been arrested and charged over allegations of fraudulently acquiring public funds and failing to account for more than Ksh12 million during his tenure. He was freed on Ksh1 million cash bail.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary of the Commission on Administrative Justice (the Office of the Ombudsman) following a competitive, merit-based recruitment process. She joins from the IEBC, where she served as a County Elections Manager, and brings more than 15 years of experience in governance, electoral management, and public administration.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused police of protecting goons and claimed the government is using them to silence opposition voices, citing a criminal gang attack on All Saints Cathedral. Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i also condemned the rising cases of criminal attacks.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erias Lukwago, a lawyer representing opposition politician Kizza Besigye, appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason for allegedly failing to report a treason-related plot hatched in Kenya between 2021-2024. Lukwago's case has been joined with Besigye's, who was abducted in Kenya and forcibly returned to Uganda in late 2024.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Finance Bill 2026 advanced through its second reading in Parliament despite sharp disagreements between pro-government and opposition MPs. Pro-government leaders dismissed claims the bill imposes punitive taxes, while opposition lawmakers alleged it contains hidden taxes on mitumba clothing and mobile phones.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
43 African countries have officially launched the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC) in Nairobi during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities. The centre, the first of its kind in Africa, will provide research, training, capacity building and technical support to anti-corruption agencies across the continent.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moody's Ratings warns that the Kenya Kwanza administration's planned belt-tightening is unlikely to succeed amid revenue shortfalls, spending rigidity, and weak debt affordability as it seeks to fund a record Sh4.82 trillion budget for the 2026-27 financial year.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2025 Remittances Household Survey estimates inflows from abroad at Sh931.8 billion, with first generation individuals in the diaspora identified as the highest contributors of remittance.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Glovo Kenya has partnered with emergency response technology platform AURA to provide its network of independent riders with access to a digitised emergency response system, offering support during medical emergencies, security incidents and roadside breakdowns.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority says it has moved away from aggressive tax collection tactics and is now rolling out tech initiatives targeting VAT, a historically underperforming tax head. VAT from micro and small taxpayers has grown 25 per cent cumulatively from July to April, according to the agency.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Small businesses can use digital platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and online marketplaces to reach customers more easily than before, as technology has reduced barriers that once prevented smaller firms from competing with larger ones.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
A demand letter from a lender signals the beginning of a loan default process; ignoring it is the real problem rather than receiving the letter itself. The article outlines the anatomy of loan default and its financial costs to borrowers.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Moody's Ratings cautions that President William Ruto's administration's planned fiscal belt-tightening is unlikely to materialise amid revenue shortfalls, spending rigidity, and weak debt affordability as it seeks to fund a record Sh4.82 trillion budget for the 2026-27 financial year.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Over 86 per cent of banknotes in circulation in Kenya are Sh1,000 notes, indicating the dominance of this denomination in the country's economy.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2025 Remittances Household Survey estimates inflows from abroad at Sh931.8 billion, with first generation individuals in the diaspora as the highest contributors. The Central Bank of Kenya has investigated reasons why some diaspora relatives are not sending money or gifts home.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jane Kemunto Makori, widowed in 2020 with six children and no steady income in Igare, Kisii County, turned to casual labour and eventually built a source of income through entrepreneurship after initially struggling with tea-picking work.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court dismissed JILK Construction Company's application for conservatory orders to halt Diageo's Sh340 billion sale of its controlling stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, ruling that the firm's grievances had no link to the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Acorn Holdings, in partnership with ABSA Bank Kenya and Co-operative Bank Group, has introduced the Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme to provide university graduates with entrepreneurship training, affordable housing loans, and start-up capital ranging from Sh200,000 to Sh500,000, targeting between 5,000 and 10,000 new enterprises annually.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wilson Airport management cited delays in infrastructure projects as causing revenue loss and hampering capacity for passenger, cargo and aviation services. Land encroachment by private individuals holding the Wilson title deed is constraining expansion space and posing safety risks to aircraft operations.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has committed Sh1 billion to the "Zinduka" Graduate Enterprise Programme, a joint initiative with Acorn Holdings and Absa Bank Kenya that provides unsecured housing loans and startup capital (between Sh200,000 and Sh500,000) to university students. The programme aims to address a shortage of student beds and support 5,000 to 10,000 new businesses annually.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Afya has launched its first standalone community pharmacy at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, marking an expansion beyond its existing network of 154 medical centres across all 47 counties in Kenya and DRC. The flagship outlet is the first in a planned regional network designed to expand access to quality medicines and trusted care.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Visa report found that 89% of Kenyans use AI tools for shopping tasks such as comparing prices and checking reviews, but only 29% would trust AI agents to complete checkout on their behalf. Scams remain a significant concern in the e-commerce sector, with 37% of Kenyans having experienced them.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is intensifying efforts to become a regional manufacturing and industrial hub by inviting global investors to participate in local production, technology transfer, and skills development. The Industry Principal Secretary said Kenya is positioning itself for industrial growth anchored on manufacturing, value addition, and regional trade at the opening of the AICMEC 2026 expo.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially launched the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota's first-ever fully electric vehicle entering the Kenyan market. The vehicle delivers up to 516 km of range, achieves 0–100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, and features All Wheel Drive and specialized terrain capabilities.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Robot Café, among Kenya's first restaurants to use robotic servers, deploys machines to carry trays and serve customers. The General Manager says the move reflects Nairobi's reputation as a technology hub and aims to introduce innovation to the hospitality industry.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During BFSI Week 2026 in Nairobi, industry leaders cautioned African financial institutions to adopt artificial intelligence strategically, focusing on measurable business value rather than following trends, while emphasizing that success requires strong leadership, cyber resilience and responsible implementation.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-op Bank and Absa have launched the Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme to improve access to student accommodation and provide business loans of Ksh.200,000 to Ksh.500,000 to eligible graduates, targeting support for 5,000 to 10,000 new enterprises annually.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During cross-examination in the Chase Bank collapse case, defence counsel challenged the credibility of Deloitte audit reports relied upon by prosecutors, securing admissions that the audit firm had faced investigations related to its work on other institutions and had been fined Ksh.10 million by the Capital Markets Authority for failing to detect errors in Chase Bank's financial statements.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Gregory Mutai declined to grant conservatory orders sought by JILK Construction Limited to stop the acquisition of East African Breweries Limited shares by Japan-based Asahi Group Holdings from Diageo, finding the petitioner had failed to establish sufficient grounds for the restraint.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Angola's state oil company Sonangol has secured a $2.65 billion financing deal with a syndicate of foreign banks including Standard Bank of South Africa, Societe Generale, Absa, and First Abu Dhabi Bank to fund operational expenditure and capital investment. Sonangol is also in talks with Chinese financial institutions for a $4.8 billion loan to finance construction of a new refinery in the Atlantic port of Lobito.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
American investors are pursuing about Sh258 billion in deals across Africa following a four-country tour that yielded funding agreements for five renewable energy projects and initiated a Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing process through a Special Purpose Acquisition Company structure.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has formally joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to assess and develop offshore wind resources along its coastline, leveraging international expertise in renewable energy and supporting its climate action and sustainable blue economy goals.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Principal Secretary for Petroleum says Kenya has adequate petroleum reserves sufficient to meet national demand for more than a month, with additional cargoes en route, and that fuel supply remains stable nationwide.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Speaker of the National Assembly has directed the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary to coordinate a government response to rising water levels in Lake Turkana and other Rift Valley lakes. MPs warn of a looming humanitarian crisis affecting communities in Turkana, Baringo and other regions, with displacement, disease, loss of livelihoods and crocodile attacks among the threats.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former dancers and descendants of the Nyakinyua Ndorua farmers, who lost a court case against the family of former Nyandarua North MP JM Kariuki, have been gifted 90 acres of land excised from the family's 808-acre property in Ol-Kalou after striking a deal with the family. The 330 squatters, who had occupied the land for over 50 years, had faced an eviction order issued by the court in April.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK-Meru) show, held June 17-20 at Gitoro ground in North Imenti, has been designed to promote Competence-Based Education by offering students practical learning experiences outside the classroom through interaction with agriculture and trade professionals.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands are using technologies such as ripping, zai pits for water harvesting, mulching, and crop diversification to increase productivity and reduce dependence on food aid. With the right knowledge, financing, and climate information, these farmers are building resilient livelihoods and producing food even under challenging conditions.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the international community to intensify efforts to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, warning that land degradation threatens livelihoods, food security, and environmental stability. Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to counter drought, desertification, and environmental degradation.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for enhanced global action to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, saying Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to combat land degradation, drought and desertification.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a Ksh.1.47 trillion partnership with the World Bank to modernise agriculture through technology, digitisation, and agritech platforms, with the government committing Ksh.492.5 billion and seeking Ksh.984.9 billion in private investment.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A journalist witnessed about 50 boda boda riders gathering near ACK All Saints Cathedral on Friday morning, appearing to listen intently to a speaker before an incident of disruption at the sacred space.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Observers warn that the government's plan to compensate police brutality victims without an apology, as recommended by a taskforce, risks embolening rogue officers and worsening killings and injuries, since neither the government nor law enforcers have acknowledged wrongdoing or shown remorse.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Some 60 women groups in Nyandarua county will receive Sh26.4 million from the Women Enterprise Fund to invest in agriculture, small enterprises, health and digital economy. The groups will receive training on fund management to prevent wastage.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization has unveiled its inaugural clinical guidelines for managing filovirus diseases, including Ebola and Marburg virus diseases, developed in response to ongoing outbreaks that continue to impact health systems across Africa. The guidelines emphasize early identification and supportive care as crucial interventions for survival.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
A postmortem examination found that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility. Government pathologist Dr. Peter Ndegwa said the bullet entered above the left eye, travelled through the brain and lodged at the back of the skull, with the pathologist suggesting the projectile appeared to have been fired from a pistol.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a seven-hour operation, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's capacity to handle advanced surgical cases locally and reinforcing KNH's position as a regional centre for advanced surgical care.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
A barber at Jeja Fashions on Kiambu Road runs a training program for apprentices modeled on the German apprenticeship system.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Online platforms reduce gender-based violence to quickly consumable images while survivors continue living with long-term consequences after public attention shifts. The article examines how algorithms amplify femicide content, particularly through TikTok trends that repurpose religious songs with violent imagery.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County is developing a sustainability and transition plan with PATH Kenya's Nuru Ya Mtoto project to ensure uninterrupted HIV and TB services as the donor-funded programme transitions. The Nuru Ya Mtoto project has supported over 50,000 people living with HIV in the county through treatment access and strengthened health systems.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has questioned the constitutional basis of a Kenya Human Rights Commission report recommending compensation for approximately 1,100 victims of police brutality, arguing that the process bypassed established legal mechanisms and risks shielding perpetrators from accountability. Havi contends that victim identification, liability determination, and compensation assessment should be undertaken by constitutionally mandated institutions rather than panels established outside the legal framework.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Daniel Kiberenge Obiro, a long-distance driver, drowned in Gulu Dam in Uganda two months ago after a tanker he was driving plunged into the dam. His wife and family in Kamukunda village, Bungoma County, are seeking government intervention and the employer's responsibility to recover his body and support his three children.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for enhanced protection for teachers in Nyandarua amid threats targeting non-local staff during the Ol Kalou by-election campaign. According to KUPPET, 61 teachers have requested transfers due to fears for their safety, and the union has urged police and other bodies to hold politicians accountable for hate speech.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested five students from Torochmoi Senior School in Uasin Gishu county after the principal received reports that students were planning to torch the institution. Two of the arrested students were to purchase and deliver petrol for the plot.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court issued a June 11 judgment allowing outsourced and casual workers to join trade unions and benefit from collective bargaining agreements at their workplaces. COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the ruling would end discrimination between permanent and outsourced employees and improve wages and working conditions.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County has set aside Sh19.7 million to expand and equip its maternal unit at the county referral hospital, which serves as the main referral centre for Western Kenya and admits between 95 and 100 neonates daily.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders and partner countries including Kenya, Brazil, Egypt, India, and South Korea have issued a joint declaration calling for stronger protections for children and youth online, urging governments and technology companies to implement "safety-by-design" approaches, age verification systems, and stronger default safety settings to protect minors from online harms including illegal content, harmful interactions, and risks from artificial intelligence.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a four-kilogramme liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, the first of its kind in the country. The procedure was completed during a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Camp held in partnership with international institutions and visiting specialists.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 53-year-old woman, Peris Njoki Wanjohi, died from stab wounds sustained during a domestic dispute with her husband at Kiandegwa Village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Police arrested her husband, Alexander Chomba, in connection with the case; authorities allege a kitchen knife was used in the incident.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young people from 19 countries gathered ahead of a G7 meeting in France to urge world leaders to protect children's education, mental health and social well-being from generative artificial intelligence. The campaigners, organized by the International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child, argue that AI safeguards cannot be left solely to companies or adults unfamiliar with the technology.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A woman brought her brother-in-law to Eldoret Law Court, alleging he occupied her house after chasing her away with a machete and that he has felled trees on the property despite a court order to keep the peace. The accused, described as a senior member of the Repentance and Holiness Church, faces allegations of interfering with the property in a family land dispute.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents in Nairobi estates such as Dandora, Pipeline, Jogoo Road, Eastleigh, and Pangani are taking steps to improve waste management as piles of uncollected garbage create health hazards and make neighborhoods uninhabitable. Residents and local leaders say both Nairobi county and residents themselves must address the problem of dumping in undesignated places.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The fifth edition of the UNHCR Charity Golf Tournament is set for June 19, 2026, at Muthaiga Country Club to raise funds for education programmes benefiting refugee and host community youth across Kenya. Since its launch in 2022, the tournament has supported more than 8,000 young people through learning materials, scholarships, and infrastructure; this year's title sponsor Domysuma Architects is projected to support educational materials for approximately 1,200 students.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A high school teacher reported being asked to provide a marriage certificate before accessing IVF treatment under the Social Health Authority's new fertility coverage for teachers, sparking outcry over the requirement. SHA later stated the request was an error.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A postmortem examination confirmed that a 17-year-old student who died during protests against a proposed Ebola facility in Nanyuki was killed by a gunshot wound to the head. The findings have drawn criticism from human rights activists over the government's focus on compensation while not holding police officers accountable.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Neema Wairimu Murigi, the final student to be laid to rest following the Utumishi Girls' school fire, was buried at her family home in Nairobi's Ruai area on Wednesday, with family members and classmates gathered to pay their respects.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Nairobi's Eastlands area are struggling with prolonged water shortages, waking early to queue for hours or buying from vendors, and many are seeking long-term solutions citing high water costs.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Many Kenyans living with mental health conditions say the high cost of treatment remains a major barrier to recovery, with patients often forced to skip doses, delay, or stop treatment because they cannot afford medication. Mental health advocate Esther Wangari noted that treatment costs can exceed 500,000 shillings, with some injections costing 15,000 to 20,000 shillings depending on facility.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning Nairobi Region champions Highway Senior School are competing at the Nairobi North Sub-Region games to qualify for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games, scheduled for late July to early August at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Kiambu County.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
I&M Bank Limited has secured a Sh10m sponsorship deal with National Men's Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder, serving as the club's official banking partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The bank cited its commitment to supporting Kenyan sport and youth development, while Thunder seeks to elevate basketball on the continental and global stage.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him after scoring two goals in a 4-1 win over Iraq. Haaland has now scored 57 international goals in 51 appearances for Norway.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer with 16 goals, matching Miroslav Klose, as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener. The 38-year-old also became the first player to appear in six World Cups.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their opening World Cup match, with Marko Arnautovic scoring a penalty. Jordan, competing in their first World Cup, scored their first-ever World Cup goal through Ali Olwan.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls are among contenders seeking titles when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School in Ahero, featuring football, basketball and rugby. Kisumu Boys will compete for the football boys' title after defending champions Kisumu Day were disqualified for fielding ineligible players.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions St Mary's School Yala and Ng'iya Girls High School will compete in the Siaya County Secondary School Games Term Two finals starting Thursday at Holo Secondary School. Yala will defend their boys' football and rugby sevens titles, while Ng'iya Girls, the Siaya County and East Africa champions in girls' basketball 3x3, aim to bounce back after failing to progress beyond the county stage in Term One 5x5 basketball.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Masai Mara Tuskers won both the regular and over-forty divisions of the South Indian Premier League, defeating Coast Super Kings in finals at Ruaraka Sports Club in Nairobi. The regular-division final went to the last ball, with the Tuskers securing a one-run victory after Coast Super Kings' Mugesh Kumar was run-out while attempting a second run.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Championship, scheduled for June 20–21 in Mauritius and expected to feature 12 nations, has been postponed due to public health concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, with no confirmed cases connected to the tournament.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
SportPesa has injected Sh34.14 million into Kenya's 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double last year's investment, with funds allocated to support host clubs, the Kenya Rugby Union, media coverage, and prize money for the six-leg domestic competition.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
St Anthony's Boys (Solidarity) beat rivals St Joseph's Boys (JOBO) to win the county soccer title, with striker Trevor Nasasiro scoring in the 52nd minute. The victory restored Solidarity's dominance after losing the county crown to JOBO last year and denied JOBO a chance to defend the national title they won last year.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy attributed his team's 3-1 World Cup defeat to France on Tuesday to lack of concentration at critical moments, saying they failed to execute their game plan despite a strong first half and missed chances.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Sports Club's Dismas Indiza claimed his second Sunshine Development Tour title, defeating Karen Country Club's Edwin Mudanyi in a sudden-death playoff after both finished regulation play tied at 3-under par 213 at VetLab Sports Club.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup game as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 tournament, with Leo Ostigard and an own goal adding further goals. Norway topped Group I on goal difference level with France after the win.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening World Cup Group I match, with Bradley Barcola also on target. Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after nine years at Manchester City, where his contract expired at the end of last season. The 31-year-old midfielder's deal with the La Liga club runs until June 2028.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised captain Kylian Mbappe as "extraordinary" after he scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, becoming his country's all-time leading goal scorer. Bradley Barcola added a second goal for France, with Ibrahim Mbaye scoring for Senegal in the Group I match.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iranian forward Mehdi Torabi received a new multiple-entry US visa after initially being granted only single-entry permission, allowing him to play the remainder of the tournament. The Football Federation and FIFA coordination secured the visa, enabling Torabi to travel with the squad for upcoming matches including games against Belgium and Egypt.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East and Central Africa Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Wasike will defend his title against Malawi's Antony Banda in a Commonwealth International Cruiserweight title bout on June 26, 2026, at Mass House on Ngong Road in Nairobi. Wasike said he is determined to retain the title and credited his preparation under Kalakoda Promotions.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, seeking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is set to play in a record-equalling sixth World Cup tournament, while Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina to equal the all-time World Cup goalscoring record.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, equaling the all-time men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also earned his 200th cap and became the first man to compete in six World Cups and the oldest to score a hat-trick in tournament history.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya suffered defeats in both singles matches against Algeria on the opening day of the Davis Cup Africa Group IV tournament at Nairobi Club on Wednesday, with Ismael Changawa losing 6-3, 6-4 to Samir Hamza Reguig. Algeria took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie, leaving only the doubles match to play.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo praised his team's maturity after they defeated Safe Spaces 73-55 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, bouncing back from a previous loss to Strathmore Swords. With 11 wins and 2 defeats from 13 league matches, Obilo said the team's response to the setback demonstrated their growing mental strength.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's rugby fraternity has received a sponsorship package worth KSh34.14 million from a gaming firm for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double the previous investment of KSh16.5 million. The six-leg competition will run from July 25 to September 13 and is expected to strengthen the country's leading rugby development platform.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The seventh edition of the Five Starz Champions League will run from June 21 to July 19, featuring 32 teams from Nairobi East and West branches, with prize money of Kshs 300,000 for winners, Kshs 150,000 for runners-up, and Kshs 100,000 for third place. Stakeholders called for deliberate investment in grassroots football in Nairobi County to capture the imagination of young people.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway against Iraq, and Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France against Senegal in Tuesday's World Cup Group J matches, giving their teams winning starts despite recent dips in form.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top athletes, including Olympic medallists and world champions, will compete at the National Championships cum Commonwealth Games Trials this Thursday at Nyayo National Stadium to secure places for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2). Ferdinand Omanyala will defend his 100m crown, while world champion Lilian Odira and an Olympic bronze medallist will compete in the women's 800m.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets finished top of Group A at the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship following a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania. Kenya missed a penalty in the first half before Tanzania went ahead, but the Starlets staged a late comeback to secure the draw.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa brought together global leaders, policymakers, and conservationists to discuss stronger ocean protection, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investment. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life and regulating climate, while warning that current marine protections remain insufficient.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, fifteen countries signed the "Mombasa Declaration" committing to improved collection and sharing of information on fishing vessels' movement, activity, and ownership to combat illegal and destructive fishing. Local Kenyan fishermen report that large foreign-crewed trawlers are destroying fish stocks and damaging the marine environment.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir said the county is committed to strengthening solid waste management, improving sewer infrastructure, and advancing environmental sustainability to protect ocean and coastal ecosystems. He highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize waste management systems and invest in an integrated waste management project.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Travel & Tourism Council says Kenya can attract more tourists, boost earnings and create jobs by improving air connectivity, attracting investment and diversifying tourism products. WTTC President Claudia Guevara noted that Africa's tourism sector grew 5 percent last year, contributing $226 billion to the continent's economy, with Kenya ranking fourth in Africa in international visitor spending.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The G7 has unveiled a plan to strengthen and diversify global supply chains for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements, citing concerns over economic coercion, market concentration, and the strategic importance of these resources for clean energy and defense industries.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Group of Seven leaders, including Kenya as an invited partner nation, have agreed to launch an international ports network and joint action plans to combat global drug trafficking. The G7+ Ports Network will bring together major maritime ports to improve coordination, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has joined G7 leaders and South Korea in adopting a declaration at the 52nd G7 Summit in France pledging tougher action against organised networks behind migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The declaration builds on earlier commitments and includes measures such as pursuing sanctions, working with online platforms to remove smuggling-related content, and deeper engagement with countries of origin and transit.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Group of Seven has welcomed a US-Iran agreement that allows ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor handling about a fifth of the world's oil. The G7 said the deal, brokered by President Trump, offers a chance to prevent Iran's nuclear development while ending a blockade, and a multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described warning shots fired by a Russian frigate near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday as "reckless" but not "sinister," though he acknowledged Russia's broader aggression in Europe. The incident occurred around 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with British defence sources saying the Russian vessel fired to avoid a collision.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans not to scapegoat migrants for unemployment, crime, and poor service delivery, saying these are domestic problems the government must address itself. His remarks came after recent anti-immigrant unrest and amid youth unemployment at 42 percent.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the Congolese doctor who helped discover Ebola in 1976, continues fighting the virus on the front line at age 84 as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its 17th outbreak, with 808 infections and 192 deaths reported by the WHO.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of a memorandum of understanding scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. Trump stated that if Iran "misbehaves," the US would resume bombing.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
At the G7 summit in Evian hosted by France, US President Donald Trump declared "I'm the boss" as he entered the final day of talks, a comment that drew laughter from other leaders including host President Emmanuel Macron. Trump has dominated the three-day summit and signed the G7 communique, with Macron extending an invitation to dinner at Versailles.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated Wednesday that his country's talks with Israel in Washington are independent of the US-Iran deal announced Monday, though Lebanon supports any ceasefire efforts. He emphasized that Lebanon is conducting its own negotiations and that the Lebanese state is sovereign in its decision-making.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
India's electronics ministry restricted access to Telegram messenger until the day of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, following a question paper leak scandal last month. The National Testing Agency said the measure was taken to prevent cheating rackets from using the platform to defraud candidates.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans not to scapegoat migrants for the country's challenges, including unemployment, crime, and poor service delivery, amid recent anti-immigrant unrest and violence where mobs have been ordering undocumented foreigners to leave.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 68-year-old Rwandan man is on trial in the Netherlands, accused of inciting and participating in the massacre of 3,000 Tutsis in the southern Mbazi district during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, and of looting and destroying Tutsi homes.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's foreign minister told Pakistan that the second phase of US-Iran negotiations, which Pakistan has helped mediate and which are set to produce a memorandum of understanding on Friday, will be "more difficult" than the first stage. Wang Yi said the current consensus is a new starting point, not a final destination, and called for greater UN Security Council involvement and sustained efforts from all parties toward lasting Middle East peace.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Clever, Denmark's leading electric car charging station operator, has eliminated hierarchical management structures in favour of self-managed employee groups where each worker participates in decision-making. The company, founded in 2012, adopted the flat structure to foster creativity and boost performance.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After her 12-year-old daughter died by suicide in 2024, Irene Roggero Ugues discovered the girl had been exposed to self-harm content on social media platforms, including a secret Instagram profile, and is now taking legal action against Meta and TikTok.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Department of Justice revealed in a legal briefing that Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran. The disclosure came in defense of gas turbines powering xAI's data center, which is the subject of an environmental lawsuit; federal prosecutors cited Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley's testimony that Grok is already in use within Project Maven, the US military's AI-assisted targeting program.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Iranian official announced that the funeral procession for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli strikes in February, will pass through Iraq on July 8 before his burial in Mashhad, Iran on July 9.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's four-year tenure has seen notable progress in governance, diplomacy and economic reform, including $4.5 billion in debt relief under the HIPC Initiative in December 2023, but Somalia continues to face challenges in security, federal relations and climate resilience.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto represented Kenya at the G7 Summit in Évian, France (15–17 June 2026), positioning Kenya as an agenda-shaping partner. He argued for a shift away from aid dependency toward mutually beneficial partnerships and investment-driven development, and stated that Africa can no longer be viewed through a deficit lens in global decision-making.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Union Commission is supporting efforts to address a growing gap between Africa's climate commitments and the skills needed to deliver green economic transformation. According to Jacob's Ladder Africa, which is convening the GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, the continent's green transition must be measured by job creation, skills strengthening, and enterprise growth, not only emissions targets.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific have adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, committing to improve transparency in global fisheries and strengthen efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The declaration calls on coastal and flag states to improve vessel information collection and sharing, and supports the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece uses a personal anecdote about family budgeting to explain how national budgets, like household finances, involve tough tradeoffs between competing needs and limited resources.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while President William Ruto allocated Sh2 billion to compensate victims of recent protest-related violence, the state has failed to address the Wagalla Massacre of February 10, 1984, in which thousands of men from Degodia and Garre communities were rounded up and systematically executed at Wagalla airstrip in Wajir County, remaining unprosecuted and unacknowledged as a crime against humanity.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that enhanced security in African skies and liberalised air travel policies are essential to grow the continent's aviation sector, which accounts for only two per cent of global air travel but is expected to see six per cent passenger growth in 2026.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opinion: Legacy planning failures are costing African families, businesses, and economies billions annually. In Kenya alone, over 13,000 succession cases are pending in Nairobi courts, with conservative estimates suggesting over Ksh.500 billion in assets locked in inheritance disputes.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to an opinion piece, Kenya's hospitality industry faces cumulative pressure from rising costs and expanding compliance requirements, leading business owners to cut expansion plans, reduce staff, and in some cases close operations.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
SACCOs are member-owned societies guided by cooperative principles, and their success depends on trust, participation, and openness in management. Unlike profit-driven banks, SACCOs prioritize mutual benefit and democratic member control.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →