The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning has broken ranks with President William Ruto's administration, recommending the deletion or softening of central proposals in the government's latest revenue-raising plan.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning has broken ranks with President William Ruto's administration, recommending the deletion or softening of central proposals in the government's latest revenue-raising plan.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
MPs engaged in sharp exchanges and political brinkmanship over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its rapid progression through Parliament.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Attorney General and the Defence Council have clashed with the Law Society of Kenya over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces to contain the youth-led 2024 protests.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as an emerging graft trend consuming billions of taxpayers' money.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning has broken ranks with President William Ruto's administration, systematically critiquing aggressive tax measures in the government's revenue-raising plan and recommending the deletion or softening of central proposals.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya School of Government and philanthropist Manu Chandaria have signed an agreement to establish the Raila Odinga and Chandaria Regional Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Governance, which will serve as a regional hub to preserve and advance the leadership values associated with the late former Prime Minister's public life.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has been questioned by senators over Sh700 million collected from hospitals in the last financial year that cannot be accounted for.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
During the National Prayer Breakfast, President William Ruto stated that if he suffers a ballot box setback in 2027, he will honourably concede defeat, and challenged the opposition to do likewise if trounced.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly will vote this afternoon on the Finance Bill, 2026, which focuses on tightening tax enforcement and expanding the Kenya Revenue Authority's powers without broad tax increases. The bill passed its second reading on June 17 and includes proposals to reinstate residential rental income tax to 10 per cent and extend withholding tax and VAT to digital services.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge court case seeking permission for law firms to provide unconditional legal services to government agencies has been postponed to September 29 because one judge is on leave. The delay comes after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend a high court order restricting government engagement of private lawyers without Attorney General justification and approval.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Security guards contracted to protect Bungoma County's offices padlocked the main gate after going unpaid for more than seven months, barring senior officials and employees from entering. The guards, hired through Sniper Security Company, say their repeated appeals to the company and county authorities went unanswered.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of youths killed during the 2024 anti-tax protests have notified police of plans to hold nationwide demonstrations next week to mark the second anniversary of the June 25 unrest, seeking to honour more than 60 people killed and press for accountability. The families called for dialogue between police and the public, urged police to avoid excessive force, and demanded prosecution of officers implicated in the killings.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has urged employers to immediately halt salary deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013, which was declared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal on June 2, warning that continued deductions risk legal consequences including imprisonment. The nullified Act required six per cent contributions from both employers and employees, a sharp increase from the previous flat Sh200 monthly contribution.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit. Speaking at the close of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the era of aid, charity, and assistance had run its course, and that future engagements must reject extraction and create jobs and value for all parties.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has announced plans to table legislation to implement President William Ruto's pledge to exempt workers earning below Sh30,000 from income tax, a proposal affecting approximately 1.5 million salaried workers that was omitted from the latest budget presentation. Treasury estimates put the potential revenue gap at about Sh40 billion.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's application and cleared the Orange Democratic Movement to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against him as Secretary General, following an internal dispute initiated by the party's National Executive Committee in February 2026.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has blamed political meddling and weak institutions for eroding water sector reform efforts, stating that structural changes will remain hollow without political will. Speaking at the close of the five-year Catchment to Tap programme in Nairobi, Mugaa emphasized that governance is critical to operationalizing Basin Water Resource Committees under the Water Act 2016.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An Employment and Labour Relations Court has jailed Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and 10 other senior county officials for 30 days for contempt of court after they defied orders to reinstate 595 employees whose contracts were terminated by the county government. The officials will remain in Nakuru GK Prison until they comply with the reinstatement directive.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Association of Kenyans in Alberta has opposed provisions in Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 that would impose additional tax and compliance requirements on rental income earned by Kenyans living abroad, arguing the measures unfairly target diaspora investors who have contributed to Kenya's economy through remittances and investments.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 with amendments, with 122 MPs voting in favour and 40 against, after weeks of debate over tax and revenue proposals for the 2026/27 financial year. The bill now goes to President William Ruto for assent and includes amendments made during committee stage in response to public submissions and concerns from consumers and industry players.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget held a session with Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning the county over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities, and failure to comply with statutory reporting requirements. Governor Sakaja attributed earlier reporting gaps in the 2022/2023 financial year to institutional transition challenges and said the county has since corrected the deficiencies.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Joseph Bonyo criticises the National Assembly's debate on the Finance Bill, saying some Members of Parliament misrepresented its contents and fell short of the robust, informed discussion the legislation warrants, particularly given Kenyans' heightened scrutiny since 2024.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of leading a 'looting spree' through the 2025/26 supplementary budget, claiming the government plans to siphon Kshs.6.2 billion through State House, the Office of the Deputy President, the State Department of Internal Security and the National Intelligence Service for bribing voters, paying goons, buying MPs and Senators, and other purposes.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government's approach to compensating police brutality victims without prosecuting the responsible officers, calling it a "half measure" and arguing that true justice requires criminal accountability through the courts, not just executive compensation.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petitioner has filed a case in the Employment and Labour court in Kakamega challenging the recruitment of the new Veterinary Medicine Directorate CEO, claiming the June 2–3 process breached the Employment and Labour Relations Act and constitutional provisions on merit, transparency, and procedural fairness.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A key prosecution witness in political analyst Herman Manyora's trial has conceded that he has no evidence showing Manyora influenced the award of a multimillion-shilling construction tender at Nairobi Hospital, and acknowledged the tender was awarded through the hospital's established procedures after required evaluations.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdilahi appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court declared unlawful and revoked the interdiction of KETRACO's General Manager for Design and Construction, Eng. Antony Tawayi Wamukota, finding that the disciplinary process violated fair hearing rules and the company's human resource procedures, and awarded him Ksh.50,000 in damages.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that ODM breached procedural fairness in initiating disciplinary proceedings against Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, though the party may restart proceedings if conducted lawfully.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Council of Governors says the national government has reneged on a commitment to include Ksh.8 billion for permanent and pensionable UHC worker employment in the counties' shareable revenue rather than as a conditional grant, citing concerns that conditional funding makes counties dependent on the national government.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, Somalia's Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Speaker Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe. If elected, Abdulkadir would assume the influential Speaker role at a critical moment as Somalia navigates constitutional reforms and efforts to consolidate democratic institutions.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A panel chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua has unveiled a compensation framework for victims of protest-related violence, detailing amounts eligible victims may receive. The panel has set aside Ksh.2 billion for compensation payments and published eligibility criteria and application guidelines ahead of the second anniversary of the June 25 protests.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2026 with amendments through an electronic vote, with 122 MPs voting in favour and 40 opposed, sending it to President William Ruto for assent before it becomes law. The Bill seeks to amend key tax laws including the Income Tax Act and Value Added Tax Act.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), representing the Eastern Africa region, placing Kenya among five regional representatives steering AAACA's affairs over the next three years.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of victims from the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests plan a commemoration march across all 47 counties on June 25 to honour their loved ones. The families have notified the police of the planned march and demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers and those involved in the deaths.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya faces renewed pressure to strengthen implementation of its water governance framework after a high-level roundtable on Basin Water Resource Committees highlighted persistent gaps between policy design and execution. Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation identified inadequate financing and political interference as major challenges threatening the sustainability of reforms.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's application and directed ODM to proceed with and conclude disciplinary proceedings lawfully initiated against him, which the party claims as a victory despite the tribunal finding it had violated Sifuna's right to a fair hearing.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Magistrate's Court will on July 30, 2026 determine whether the inquest into Rex Masai's death will be concluded or reopened to allow the National Police Service to present seven additional witnesses. The decision follows the IPOA's closure of its case and its request that the court close the inquest, opposed by NPS lawyers seeking opportunity to call more witnesses.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court will on June 22, 2026 rule on whether Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should be cited for contempt over alleged disobedience of court orders suspending construction of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. The Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute accuse the officials of failing to comply with orders halting the project.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has dismissed reports that the Government awarded a contract for JKIA modernization and expansion, stating the procurement process is still ongoing and that a company mentioned in reports did not participate in the tender.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government officials, development partners and private sector representatives are meeting in Lusaka to advance the REST-GLR Programme, an initiative aimed at reducing trade barriers and improving the movement of goods along key economic corridors in the Great Lakes Region.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's forex market has expanded as digital finance grows, with smartphone use and improved internet access enabling retail participation to accelerate beyond Nairobi into smaller towns. Industry data shows over 100,000 active retail traders nationwide, with trader discussions increasingly focused on discipline and strategy rather than speculation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at about Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as at end of February 2026.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Today's vehicles rely on complex electronic systems—safety features, driver-assist technology, and comfort systems—that have transformed the battery from a basic starting device into a core component of vehicle operation. Start-stop systems, which automatically shut down and restart engines to improve fuel efficiency, place greater strain on batteries than traditional driving.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disputed reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade contract had been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying the company "did not participate in this project as a bidder and has no role, involvement or association whatsoever." Chirchir also clarified that the contract cost will not exceed Sh154.2 billion, contrary to claims it would cost Sh375 billion.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mwalimu National DT Sacco and NCBA Bank have launched "Salo Xpress," a digital payroll management solution designed to eliminate delays in salary processing for teachers and TSC members. The platform offers real-time tracking, automated reconciliation, and faster turnaround times.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cybercriminals are using AI to scale attacks faster than financial institutions can respond, industry leaders said at BFSI Week 2026 in Nairobi. Banks, insurers and savings cooperatives must prioritise business value and cyber resilience as they expand AI use across operations.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Highways Authority will partially close a section of Waiyaki Way (A8) between Karuna Close and Westlands Roundabout on the Nakuru-bound carriageway for three months from June 25 to September 25, 2026, to extend an existing pedestrian footbridge at Dunhill Towers and construct a new footbridge between Fogo Gaucho and QuickMart Westlands as part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Players in the African aviation sector, including Kenya's, are advocating for increased connectivity, noting that Africa's share of global travel remains small compared with other global regions.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An article examines whether the concentration of resources on the Port of Mombasa has led to the underutilization of Kenya's smaller coastal ports and their economic potential.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's affordable housing plan, as outlined in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto, aims to increase housing supply to 250,000 units annually with half targeting the affordable housing market, targeting one million new homeowners by the close of the financial year.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
African aviation stakeholders are advocating for increased air connectivity across the continent. According to IATA data, Africa accounts for only two per cent of global air travel.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Chinese-funded Sh4 billion housing project on eight acres in Nanyuki will deliver 800 units within two years, with 300 houses already purchased. The Chestnut City project will include a shopping centre, entertainment facilities, and modern amenities, and is expected to boost employment and the town's landscape.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's housing challenge is no longer fundamentally a demand problem, according to The Standard. The article identifies institutional capital as the missing link in solving the country's housing challenge.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization, 90 per cent of manufacturing is concentrated in six counties, while the remaining 41 lack adequate infrastructure including reliable water, power, and raw materials needed to attract investment and drive industrial growth.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has introduced draft regulations to curb "unfair" competition among food delivery platforms like Meituan and Taobao Shangou, targeting subsidy campaigns that artificially reduce prices. The proposed rules would prevent platforms from coercing merchants into subsidy schemes or forcing merchants and delivery drivers to bear subsidy costs.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has introduced an Anti-Counterfeit Security Device—a digitally verifiable certification mark with a unique identifier—to be affixed to designated goods before they enter the market, allowing consumers to verify authenticity via smartphone and enforcement officers to scan at the border.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mastercard study finds 66% of Kenyan SMEs optimistic about business outlook and 70% expecting revenue growth over the next 12 months, with 95% accepting mobile payments that account for 41% of transaction volume.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Victor Ochieng Owino, an Economics and Statistics graduate from Kenyatta University, left Nairobi after struggling to find formal employment and started a car wash business, creating jobs for others in the process. Despite initially working as a watchman, Owino used discipline and hard work to save money and establish his own enterprise.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking to halt the proposed Ksh.375 billion design, development and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending the hearing of a constitutional case challenging the project.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal will deliver its ruling on June 26, 2026 on an application by the State seeking to overturn the High Court's conservatory orders that have blocked the Ksh.205 billion government Safaricom stake sale. Petitioners have raised concerns over transparency and improper service, saying they will move to the Supreme Court if the Court of Appeal lifts the orders.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A World Economic Forum report found that global energy transition momentum has slowed as transition readiness declined for the first time in over a decade, despite $3.3 trillion in total energy investment. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the strongest regional gains in transition progress, becoming one of only two regions to improve readiness this year.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Kenya's grain basket face significant losses as maize fields dry up following a prolonged dry spell, threatening to trigger a major food crisis.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Kenya's grain-growing regions are experiencing significant losses as maize fields dry out due to prolonged dry spell, with the situation likely to trigger a major food crisis.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Maasai women in Loita, Narok County are receiving individual land titles through land adjudication, celebrated as empowerment. However, the article argues that despite this legal progress, women's daily lives remain constrained by climate-driven time poverty in a semi-arid region marked by frequent droughts and water scarcity.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as an emerging graft trend consuming billions of taxpayers' money.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A major overhaul of teachers' promotions will restore academic qualifications as a key criterion and reduce job groups from 11 to 9 to address stagnation in the profession.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
At least 61 teachers have formally applied for transfers, which the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has linked to ongoing by-election campaigns. The union reported cases of intimidation and ethnic profiling in parts of the county.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A major shake-up in teachers' promotions aims to restore academic qualifications as a key promotion criterion and reduce job groups from 11 to 9 to address stagnation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights cautions that compensation against police brutality will not resolve the long-standing pattern of rights abuse unless anchored in institutional and legal reforms.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A wave of fear is sweeping through Nyandarua County, forcing at least 61 teachers to formally apply for transfers, a move the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has linked to escalating political tensions tied to the Ol Kalou by-election.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Roselyn Aburili used the Bible and the Constitution to reject a man's attempt to keep his estranged wife, denying his petition on Wednesday.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Almost 50 fires have swept through Kenyan schools this year, claiming 16 schoolgirl lives and forcing more than 100 schools to close temporarily. Many attribute the crisis to chronic funding shortfalls and corruption within the education system.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A newly acquired school bus funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund has brought hope to learners at Annet E.L.C.K. Senior School in Sigor Constituency, West Pokot County, though the school lacks adequate road infrastructure to reach the institution.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sickle cell disease patients and advocates in Kisumu County are calling for urgent healthcare reforms, citing persistent barriers to accessing medication, screening, specialized care, and affordable treatment. The push comes as the world marks World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, with advocates presenting a petition to county officials outlining gaps in policy implementation, budgeting, and patient representation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A woman has told the Kadhi's Court that her husband failed to consummate their marriage on their wedding night and instead spent the night chewing muguka.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Narok Water and Sewerage Services Company won approval from residents to raise water tariffs by between Sh20 and Sh50 per cubic metre over the next five years, citing rising operational costs and the town's water supply challenges—Narok currently produces 4.5 million litres daily against a demand of 12 million litres.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International Kenya welcomed a proposal to compensate families who lost relatives to state violence between 2017 and 2025, but said payments alone will not deliver justice. The rights group called on the government to establish a Reparations Fund, enact comprehensive legislation, and adopt a National Reparations Policy, while ending the criminalisation of peaceful assembly and dissent.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A continent-wide initiative has awarded USD865,000 in grants to researchers across 14 African countries to strengthen evidence and training in school leadership systems. The programme responds to findings that school leadership research remains underfunded and poorly coordinated, with governments often designing leadership standards without sufficient context-specific evidence.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission and teachers' unions have jointly developed new Career Progression Guidelines to replace the 2018 version, allowing classroom teachers to reach the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties and creating a more flexible structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
More than 875 cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain have been confirmed, including 202 deaths, in a little over a month across DR Congo and Uganda, with no currently available vaccines or treatments for this strain. Scientists and pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop new vaccines and treatments, with the WHO calling an rVSV-based vaccine candidate "most promising" and estimating it will take seven to nine months before human testing can begin.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces a critical Sh5 billion deficit as it prepares to administer national exams to a record 3.5 million learners this year, with concurrent assessment systems stretching its logistical and financial capacity.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Women from different parts of the world gathered at World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss housing issues and found that despite their different backgrounds and origins, they faced common predicaments related to housing.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Surveyors have opposed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' plan to charge all members of Nairobi County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the 16-storey building collapse in South C that killed two security guards. They argue the DPP should charge only those individually responsible rather than the entire committee.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new study reveals that about 800,000 to 1 million young Kenyans enter the labour market annually, but over 80 per cent of those who secure employment end up in informal jobs without written contracts, health insurance, or social security. The formal economy created only 78,600 jobs in 2024, highlighting a significant gap between labour supply and opportunity.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Mwea East Sub-County have arrested 35-year-old Samuel Mumo Ngari, suspected of murdering 36-year-old Sarafina Wanja in Nderwa Village. The victim's Grade 8 son positively identified him twice at DCI offices in Wang'uru, having witnessed Ngari arrive at their home over a claimed Ksh500 debt, leave, and return to attack his mother.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy left 16 schoolgirls dead and 132 injured, one of 47 fires across Kenya this year. Experts attribute the crisis to chronic education funding shortfalls and corruption, compounded by reliance on boarding schools.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 20 armed goons stormed Chemelil Academy in Chemelil town, injuring four people and stealing cash totalling Sh12,000 and over 10 mobile phones. No students were injured.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students from Utumishi Girls Academy hospitalized after a fire incident will resume learning through online classes while recovering. The Ministry of Education has arranged virtual lessons for all students, including Form Four candidates preparing for national examinations, to begin next week.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International Kenya has called for the review and termination of criminal proceedings against human rights defenders and protesters, arguing that reparations cannot coexist with the continued criminalization of peaceful assembly and dissent under Kenya's Constitution.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyans on social media have accused Kenya Police of harassing, arresting, and extorting people who wear dreadlocks, with some being forced to cut their hair to avoid police encounters, particularly during night travel.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six survivors of the Utumishi Academy fire have been transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized medical reviews and treatment of injuries including fractures, deep wounds, and psychological trauma. The intervention was supported by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, weeks after the burial of 16 students who died in the tragedy.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An unnamed individual died after falling from one of the buildings at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christine Keni, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter with a computer science degree, is leaving her field to pursue music full-time. Classically trained in piano and self-described as an experimental, narrative and humorous artist, she studied music theory throughout primary school but chose computer science due to external pressure to pursue a conventionally acceptable major.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and the English-language voice of Chihiro in Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away," died in a Los Angeles hospital from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. She was 35.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The song "Ameno" by ERA, known as "Dorime," has become the anthem for premium bottle service in Nairobi's exclusive VIP lounges, accompanied by synchronized lighting and choreographed hostess processions that create theatrical grandeur around alcohol purchases.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netflix's South African drama 'The Polygamist,' based on a Zimbabwean author's bestselling novel, has become widely talked-about across Africa. The 22-episode show, produced by the team behind 'Uzalo' and 'The Wife,' follows a wealthy businessman whose family life unravels amid secrets and infidelity, and has sparked heated social media debate particularly among viewers.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 edition of the Standard County Golf Classic returns to Eldoret Club on Saturday, with defending champion Jesse Kipkorir and past winner Wesley Kiprono among the competitors. The tournament is themed "On the green course, for the green cause" in support of sustainable climate change actions.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions St Joseph's Boys Senior School were eliminated in the Trans Nzoia County final after a 1-0 defeat to Solidarity Boys, opening the door for a new winner at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two games scheduled for July 28 to August 1 in Kiambu County.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K game on Wednesday, with Luis Diaz providing an assist and a goal in an inspired performance at the Estadio Azteca.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has extended an invitation to English Premier League Champions Arsenal to visit Kenya, saying it would be a memorable moment for their Kenyan fans following massive street celebrations in Nairobi last month marking Arsenal's first league title in 22 years.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has lodged a formal protest after CECAFA overturned Kenya's 16–0 victory over Sudan in the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship and replaced it with a 3–0 walkover, citing FIFA regulations that required the match to be abandoned when Sudan dropped below the minimum seven players.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's top athletes including Ferdinand Omanyala, Lilian Odira and Sylvia Kemboi competed at the Athletics Kenya National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials at Nyayo National Stadium, with Kemboi winning the women's 20km race walk national title in 48:39.2.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's top professional golfers compete in the second edition of the PGK Equator Tour at Limuru Country Club from 18–21 June 2026, with more than 50 professionals battling for honours and pursuing the 2026 Order of Merit title. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 1,517 points after two opening events.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa drew 1–1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages but will almost certainly need to win their final group fixture to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine-time Kenya Chess Premier League Champions KCB have departed for Botswana to compete in the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship, scheduled for 18–27 June 2026 at Cresta Lodge in Jwaneng. The team includes ten players and two technical staff members competing in the Open and Women's sections over nine rounds under Swiss-system format.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danilo admitted Brazil's start to the World Cup was "frightening" following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but said he was confident the team would improve as they face Haiti in their second group match. The 34-year-old Flamengo defender acknowledged tactical and mental imbalance but stressed Brazil remain among the leading contenders despite being a step behind France and Argentina.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yoane Wissa's goal secured DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, bringing rare celebration to Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice in England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia on Wednesday, with the Real Madrid midfielder hoping his performance will address criticism surrounding him. Bellingham, starting in England's number 10 role, scored two minutes into the second half when the match was tied 2-2 at halftime.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche called for sharper finishing after the team topped Group A of the CECAFA U17 Women's Championship in Tanzania with a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania, advancing on goal difference.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Casemiro, recalled by Carlo Ancelotti and initially seen as an untouchable midfielder for Brazil's World Cup campaign, delivered a limp performance in a 1-1 draw with Morocco and was replaced at half-time, marking his lowest moment since 2011 and straining relations between Brazilian fans and Ancelotti.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says winger Ian Simiyu will play a central role in his plans for next season after scoring two first-half goals to help the Brewers lift the FKF Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police. Mette praised Simiyu's pace and impact, noting the player had previously been used off the bench but demonstrated his ability to score and help the team win.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will ignore criticism as Bafana Bafana prepare to face the Czech Republic on Thursday following a 2-0 loss to Mexico in their World Cup opener, when the team was reduced to nine men.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid confirmed the signing of centre-back Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, who moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig and played 183 times for the Reds, joins Real Madrid after his contract at Anfield expired.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will miss his team's World Cup match against Germany in Toronto after being denied a visa to enter Canada. The Ivorian federation said the "administrative authorisations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained" but gave no reason for the refusal.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship for the first time since 1973 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Police said 10,000 officers—the department's largest ever deployment for a planned event—would be on hand for a heavily guarded victory parade Thursday.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil forward Neymar will not travel for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues recovering from a calf injury sustained in late May. The 34-year-old has only just returned to training and also missed Brazil's opening 1-1 draw with Morocco.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation has launched an official protest against CECAFA's decision to replace Kenya's 16-0 win over Sudan with a 3-0 walkover in the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship, arguing Kenya was not responsible for the match abandonment and should not be penalized.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferdinand Omanyala claimed victory in Heat One of the men's 100m at the Athletics Kenya National Championship cum Commonwealth Games trials at Nyayo Stadium, clocking 10.22 seconds and advancing to the semi-finals. The trials featured 52 slots available for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with multiple heats across sprinting events.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya defeated Botswana 2-1 in the Davis Cup Africa Group IV tournament at Nairobi Club on Thursday, keeping their promotion hopes alive after losing 2-0 to Algeria the previous day. Ismael Changawa led Kenya's recovery with a 6-3, 6-1 singles victory over Mark Tawa.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that countries risk missing the goal of protecting 30 per cent of oceans by 2030, calling on governments and stakeholders to translate promises into meaningful action to reverse environmental degradation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Toxic chemicals and microplastics from marine waste are contaminating Kenyan seafood and food systems, warns the Kenya Coalition to End Plastic Pollution. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to cancer, reproductive disorders, and endocrine disruption, with land sources accounting for an estimated 80 per cent of marine plastic pollution.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's business events and MICE sector is growing to match global standards as a major component of tourism and hospitality. Industry venues are moving beyond competing on infrastructure and capacity to emphasize the quality of decisions made when people gather, with the Africa MICE Expo 2026 exploring this shift under the theme "From Vision to Impact: Accelerating Africa's MICE Economy."
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power and US-based Kaddas Enterprises have launched a wildlife protection project to prevent electrocution of birds of prey and other animals along electricity networks by retrofitting wildlife-friendly covers on power lines at identified hotspots, starting at Soysambu Conservancy northwest of Nairobi.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, closing the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first held on African soil—called for more global political will and action in protecting oceans, saying commitments without means to deliver them cannot match the scale of what the ocean demands, and urging the world to turn political promises into real action including greening ports and creating sustainable jobs.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has become the 42nd country to call for a precautionary pause or moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining to protect ocean ecosystems. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Mining said the interest in deep seabed mining is advancing faster than the regulatory framework, and Kenya supports a pause until there is sufficient scientific evidence to guide decisions.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has recently hosted multiple world leaders and senior officials, positioning itself as a major economic, technological, and diplomatic power through initiatives like the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation that focus on trade, infrastructure, and investment partnerships.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of detaining two delegates from its Ocean Affairs Council for 20 hours, confiscating their passports and mobile phones, and deporting them while scheduled to attend the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties. Taiwan said Kenya acted under pressure from China; Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs justified the decision citing "one China" policy.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told G7 leaders at a summit in France that Africa should be engaged as an equal trade partner rather than an aid recipient, and that the continent wants to help shape emerging technologies like artificial intelligence rather than only consume them.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
All living US ex-presidents except Donald Trump attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, alongside celebrities and musicians. The absence underscores current political divisions, as Trump has routinely criticized Obama.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following President Trump's signing of a Middle East peace deal with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. The agreement triggers a 60-day period for talks on wider issues including Iran's nuclear programme, though uncertainty surrounds planned signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland, and oil prices have fallen as activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains muted.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana hosted a global conference seeking to translate political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments following a UN resolution adopted in March that declared the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity." The resolution, which garnered support from 123 UN member states, calls on nations involved in the slave trade to engage in "restitution" and "compensation."
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia held one-person-one-vote elections in parts of southern Somalia on December 25, 2025, marking a historic shift toward universal suffrage after decades in which such elections were viewed as aspirational rather than realistic. The move has drawn both support and criticism over concerns about political motives, security, and lack of consensus on constitutional reforms.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
MOESNA is working to professionalise and standardise coxswain training across Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa in response to rising inland water accidents and inconsistent safety standards. The Kenya-led initiative, with validation expected in July and completion by October, aims to establish a harmonised certification framework across borders.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in the Bryansk region, killing an accompanying woman and wounding seven people including five children. Ukraine's military dismissed the Russian statement as false.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack personnel, ambulances, and construction materials for isolation wards. A month after the WHO declared an international emergency, the rare Bundibugyo strain outbreak has grown to more than 800 confirmed cases, with warnings it could surpass the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan's government said Kenya barred delegates from attending an international ocean conference under pressure from China. According to Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council, visas issued to Taiwanese scientists were revoked at the last minute, and some participants had their passports and phones confiscated for more than 20 hours.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Finland's parliament voted 125–61 to lift a total ban on nuclear weapons, allowing them to be brought, transported, supplied, or possessed where Finland's military defence requires it, aligning the country with NATO's deterrence policy after joining the alliance in 2023. The decision repeals restrictions from the Nuclear Energy Act dating to the 1980s and requires presidential approval.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's foreign minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart that all sides must "genuinely implement" their commitments after Tehran and Washington reached a memorandum of understanding to end their war, and called for careful handling of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan, and their two children will visit the UK next month, their first family trip to the country since 2022, British media reported. Harry has reportedly been planning the visit to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, due to be held in Birmingham.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A string of West African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent where they were already under attack. Of Africa's 54 countries, only about 20 do not currently criminalise same-sex relations.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cuba has implemented severe restrictions on cross-country travel, with trains from Havana to eastern cities now running every 16 days instead of three times weekly, and public buses operating only one to three times a week. The cuts follow a January fuel import halt by the United States and are intended to prioritize travel for the sick, funerals, and emergencies.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agreement commits both sides to negotiate a final deal within 60 days and includes the US beginning removal of its blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A pathogenic H5 bird flu strain killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on Heard and McDonald Islands, a sub-Antarctic volcanic island that is an Australian external territory. Scientists discovered the carcasses during a research expedition in October 2025, marking the first detection of the virus in one of Australia's external territories.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's tendency to scapegoat teachers after school tragedies, citing the Utumishi Academy incident, prevents proper investigation of institutional failures. The author draws on sociologist Stanley Cohen's theory of moral panic and international examples like Columbine and Virginia Tech to show that complex systemic issues—not individual negligence—typically underlie such disasters.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contends that many opposition politicians are not authentic reformers but rather respond opportunistically to changed political circumstances, adopting the language of reform only to win sympathy while maintaining previous patterns once in power.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that everyday incidents like power surges and appliance failures create persistent risks to household budgets, and that modern technology can help address insurance gaps through streamlined sign-up and tailored policies.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's school meal investment risks excluding the most vulnerable children, particularly those attending low-cost complementary schools in informal settlements like Mukuru where over 70 per cent of primary school-age children are enrolled rather than in public schools, and calls for equitable policy design that prioritizes those most in need.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's hospitality industry, which contributes approximately Sh1.2 trillion to the economy and supports 1.7 million jobs, faces mounting pressures from rising costs and expanding compliance burdens that are forcing businesses to cut expansion plans, reduce staff, and in some cases close entirely.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while government cannot employ every graduate, it should be accountable for economic outcomes since it controls education policy, licensing, funding, and quality standards. The article contends that if the state invests billions in education, citizens should expect measurable improvements in graduate absorption into the economy, similar to expectations for roads and healthcare.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Citizen Digital opinion column questions whether Kenya still values human life, arguing that public attention to tragic events and deaths—including recent protests and the loss of lives in demonstrations—fades quickly, while families continue to mourn and seek answers.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sam Gituku writes that Kenya's space for freedom of expression has been shrinking as political polarisation divides citizens, with social media fighting, regionalism and tribalism intensifying months before the General Election, harming ordinary Kenyans unable to distinguish truth from propaganda.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece praises President Ruto's decision to implement a compensation and reparations framework for human rights violation victims presented by KNCHR, describing it as a necessary and difficult decision that addresses a long-standing issue.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →