The Law Society of Kenya has threatened to institute contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing to deduct enhanced National Social Security Fund contributions, arguing the deductions lack legal basis following a Court of Appeal ruling.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has threatened to institute contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing to deduct enhanced National Social Security Fund contributions, arguing the deductions lack legal basis following a Court of Appeal ruling.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Finance Bill 2026 passed Parliament as opposition attempts to amend controversial clauses failed. Opposition MPs rejected the bill, arguing it was intended to hoodwink Kenyans.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i met with Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka from the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi group, urging them to support his presidential bid as efforts continue to agree on a joint Opposition candidate for next year's election.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court in Thika ruled that the national government cannot unilaterally take over market functions constitutionally assigned to counties, stopping attempts by national government agencies to control several markets in Kiambu County. The judge ordered senior government officials to appear in court to explain their actions and directed the immediate withdrawal of the contractor involved in the dispute.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County recorded own-source revenue of Sh397.9 million in 2024/2025, up from Sh338.1 million in 2023/2024, and launched a mid-term review assessing performance across 2023/24 to 2025/26, highlighting improved governance and accelerated investments in agriculture, health, education, water, infrastructure and economic development.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emerged as major winners in a Sh18.24 billion supplementary budget passed through Parliament 14 days before the financial year ends.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, the de facto Jubilee Party presidential candidate, met with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka as efforts to agree on a joint Opposition presidential candidate between the Sifuna-led team and the Gachagua-Kalonzo alliance intensify.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County Assembly has approved a Sh16.9 billion budget for 2026/27 financial year, ending a week of debate and opposition from MCAs and civil society over allocations to health and agriculture. The budget allocates Sh270 million to education for ward-based bursaries, among other priorities including agriculture and sanitation.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The death of a figure carries unresolved controversies and disputes.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders in Kajiado county have announced they will not participate in planned June 25 demonstrations, citing concerns over security and the infiltration of recent protests by criminal elements that have led to violence and property damage.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called for African commercial disputes to be settled in Africa rather than in foreign courts like those in London, Paris, and Geneva, noting that African arbitrators make up fewer than 8 per cent of appointments in the world's leading arbitral institutions and none of the world's five most preferred arbitration venues are in Africa.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully as the anniversary of the June 25 Gen Z demonstrations approaches, warning that violence, destruction of property and lawlessness undermine national development and erode democratic gains.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has warned against destructive plans during next week's planned anniversary of the June 25 anti-government protests, calling on the nation to work together to protect the country. His remarks come after families of youths killed during the 2024 anti-tax protests, opposition leaders, and human rights defenders notified the Inspector General of Police of plans to hold nationwide demonstrations next week to mark the second anniversary of the June 25 unrest.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa High Court dismissed a petition challenging Kenya Ports Authority's restricted tendering process for 14 reachstackers, 15 forklifts and 48 terminal tractors worth sh.1.444,358,056, ruling the petitioners filed too late and should have acted when the tender was advertised.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has been awarded the most productive State Corporation at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, maintaining Excellent Productivity ratings with a Productivity Index of 4.746 in FY 2024/2025. President William Ruto presented the award at Kenya School of Government in recognition of KICD's exceptional productivity, innovation, and operational efficiency.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Defence has been recognized as the best performing ministry under the 2024/2025 performance contracting evaluation. President William Ruto said the public service will now reward results and impact rather than attendance and routine.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said his administration is reengineering performance management to measure results rather than activity, and pledged to reward performers while sanctioning nonperformers. He tasked the Public Service Commission to ensure constitutional values become the standard of public service, and said advancement must be based on demonstrated results rather than longevity.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Karen Nyamu and businessman Dickens Odhiambo are in a dispute over an unsettled Sh29,850 hotel bill. Nyamu admits deliberately refusing to pay the bill, citing that Odhiambo tarnished her name on social media after a disagreement over a State House empowerment programme and motorcycles.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police are searching for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos at a constituency empowerment meeting left three people with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred when Mutai was allegedly denied entry to a meeting hosted by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika; his supporters clashed with those from the governor's side, and a bus was set ablaze.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu and businessman Dickens Odhiambo are embroiled in a dispute over an unsettled Sh29,850 hotel bill. Nyamu admits deliberately refusing to pay because Odhiambo tarnished her name on social media, while Odhiambo claims the conflict arose after he complained about not receiving a motorcycle during a State House empowerment programme.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwe's parliament passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill passed with 216 lawmakers voting in favour and now moves to the upper house, where it is expected to pass.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK voters went to the polls in a historic local election that could determine the future of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a Labour veteran and Greater Manchester mayor, is seeking to win the parliamentary by-election for Makerfield in northwestern England, which could position him to challenge Starmer for the party leadership and ultimately become prime minister.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States Embassy in Kenya issued a security advisory warning American citizens of possible demonstrations ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests, with higher likelihood of protests expected around that date in major urban centres including Nairobi's CBD.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people sustained gunshot wounds during a violent confrontation at a women and youth empowerment event in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, allegedly after Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the meeting being led by Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of essential services ahead of next week's anniversary of June 25 anti-government protests, saying the country must maintain order while protecting citizens' democratic rights to petition and protest.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security officials in Kirinyaga County warned youths against participating in illegal demonstrations, drug abuse, and joining criminal gangs at a Friday meeting in Kutus Town. The warning comes as the country prepares for the second anniversary of the June 2024 protests.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended President Ruto and the broad-based government at a burial ceremony in Nandi, accusing critics of misleading Kenyans through propaganda instead of offering solutions. Wanga praised Ruto's international representation of African interests and challenged government critics over claims about the Finance Bill 2026, saying some failed to back up allegations when questioned in Parliament.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto cautioned against attempts to disrupt public life as Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. He stressed that schools, businesses, farms and workplaces must continue operating uninterrupted, warning that acts of violence, property destruction and service disruption would not be tolerated.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has urged youth to review Thursday's Finance Bill 2026 parliamentary debate before participating in planned protests next week, contending that some leaders have spread misinformation about the proposed law, including false claims about taxation of second-hand clothes.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Several people were injured on Friday after supporters of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai clashed during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Nyota Ward. Residents claimed gunshots were fired during the confrontation, though this could not be independently verified; a welfare bus was also set ablaze during the unrest.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for Africa's justice systems to become more accessible, inclusive, responsive and people-centred. Speaking at the opening of the 3rd Africa Chief Justices' Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum in Nairobi, she highlighted an Afrobarometer survey showing that only half of citizens across 38 African countries surveyed expressed confidence in obtaining justice through courts, and noted that many Africans continue to seek justice through traditional and community-based mechanisms.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
A PoliTrack Africa poll shows Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru commanding 30.9 percent support for the UDA deputy president nomination in 2027, ahead of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at 19.3 percent, setting up succession competition within Kenya Kwanza.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is visiting Kenya for high-level consultations with government leaders and stakeholders on governance, sustainable development, youth empowerment, trade, and regional peace and security.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has said Kenya's independent judiciary is essential for enabling national reforms, including the affordable housing programme, which he stated has led to construction of nearly 300,000 housing units and created employment for about 160,000 professionals. He noted that the judiciary has improved efficiency, now resolving more cases than it receives and reducing backlog by almost a third.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), a continental platform bringing together anti-corruption agencies across Africa to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The 8th AAACA Annual General Assembly in Nairobi also established a framework for collaboration in information sharing, capacity building, and joint investigations among member institutions, following an AAACA-World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency memorandum of understanding.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto launched attacks on opposition leaders including his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and ex-Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i during a Nandi County development tour, accusing them of propaganda, inciting unrest, and organising planned June 25 Gen Z protest demonstrations.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for a cultural shift in the public service at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference 2026, urging leaders and citizens to reject mediocrity, low productivity and underperformance, and warning against normalising low productivity and rewarding underperformance.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has issued a warning against rising cases of violence, destruction of property and criminal infiltration of public demonstrations, urging Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly while safeguarding national unity, peace and economic stability.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Defence was ranked the best-performing ministry in the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation, recognised for improvements in institutional efficiency, accountability, service delivery and implementation of results-based management. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya received the award from President William Ruto at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 17-year-old was killed during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki on June 9, prompting the British High Commission to ask the Kenyan government for clarification after a police officer allegedly wore a British military uniform during the clashes. Police say the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examination, with investigations ongoing.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their development fund allocation, arguing that legislators opposing the revenue measures should not benefit from projects financed through the same tax proceeds.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has announced a 24-month moratorium on licensing new public service vehicle operators, effective June 19, 2026, citing persistent non-compliance, road safety violations, and illegal operators. The suspension also covers new route approvals and route extensions for 12 months.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has assured Kenyans that the government will protect the constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations during planned June 25 protests, while warning that violent conduct or criminal activity will be prosecuted. He instructed security agencies to protect both protesters and the public, and cautioned that anyone carrying weapons or engaging in criminal activity would face the full force of the law.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has instructed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and security agencies to take firm action against criminal groups and those financing them, saying Kenya cannot allow violence disguised as demonstrations. Ruto alleged that young people are being recruited and funded by politicians to cause destruction.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld a Court of Appeal decision rejecting the EACC and Assets Recovery Agency's appeal to forfeit nearly Sh20 million in bank accounts belonging to a woman accused of laundering bribe proceeds. The court ruled the agencies failed to establish a sufficient connection between the funds and criminal activity, a requirement under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended the Finance Bill 2026 after Parliament's approval, saying it will inject billions of shillings into healthcare, agriculture, counties and education. He announced Sh21 billion allocation to KEMSA to address medicine shortages in public hospitals and criticized opponents for using propaganda and division.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court directed the government to vet all licensed local recruitment agencies involved in sourcing jobs abroad, rejecting a blanket suspension on labour migration to the Middle East as impractical. The court declined to order the immediate evacuation of migrant workers facing abuse or exploitation but ordered the government to facilitate the repatriation of Lucy Ngana's body at State expense and file a progress report within three months.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
City lawyer Silas Jakakimba, a longtime aide to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is positioning himself as a challenger to long-serving Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo ahead of the 2027 General Election. Political observers view the race as a potentially high-stakes contest between the opposition-leaning ODM and the ruling UDA.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, that left several people with gunshot injuries. According to police, the confrontation involved suspected goons allegedly allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The government has denied awarding the contract to modernise and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya, stating the project amount is in the region of Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's venture capital approach is undergoing a quiet but real transformation driven by changing investor behaviour and founder expectations, moving away from the aggressive scaling model that dominated headlines in favour of greater emphasis on discipline and durable business fundamentals, even as the continent has attracted over $20 billion in venture funding in the past seven years.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority will introduce a nationwide digital product authentication mark targeting medicines, alcohol, fertilisers, cosmetics and other high-risk consumer products.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has denied that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya was contracted for the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and stated the project amount is around Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Online trading platforms in Kenya now require traders to examine costs, execution, tools, regulation, payment systems, and reliability when choosing a broker, rather than relying solely on platform reputation or ease of signup.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court has dismissed SBS Dunhill Group's application seeking to quash Business Premises Rent Tribunal orders that protected tenant Martin Nyongesa's occupancy of Nairobi's Senteu Plaza. Justice Charles Mbogo found that the firm had failed to back its claims with evidence and that the tribunal had not acted irregularly.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Official statistics show Meru County has an insurance penetration rate of 1.3 percent, significantly below other counties. The Insurance Regulatory Authority and county leadership have called for increased public awareness and uptake of insurance services to spur economic development.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Mastercard study shows that 70% of Kenya's small and medium enterprises expect revenue growth over the next 12 months, with 66% optimistic about their business outlook. The confidence is attributed to their early adoption of mobile money, with 95% of SMEs now accepting mobile payments that make up 41% of transaction volume.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT, a dollar-denominated real estate investment trust, was oversubscribed by 3 per cent, raising Sh4 billion against a subscription offer of Sh3.9 billion, reflecting investor appetite for hard-currency returns as the shilling faces pressure. The fund will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 29 and expects to pay investors an annual return of about 8 per cent in dollars.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Pipeline Company's foundation has expanded its Clean Energy Transition Programme to Mukuru Viwandani, Nairobi, reaching an additional 100 vulnerable households with LPG starter kits for clean cooking, following a Phase 1 rollout in Jomvu Kuu, Mombasa that benefited 90 households.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KeNHA has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of Waiyaki Way in Westlands from June 25 to September 25, 2026, to facilitate construction and extension of pedestrian infrastructure, including extension of the existing footbridge at Dunhill Towers and construction of a new footbridge between Fogo Gaucho and QuickMart.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Exchange rate trends have become increasingly visible to ordinary Kenyans as effects become harder to ignore, driven by questions about economic growth and increased interest in economic indicators. Mobile technology and online trading platforms have enabled more Kenyans to participate actively in the forex market rather than simply observe it.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Caritas Microfinance Bank has unveiled a strategic plan to more than triple its asset base to Ksh.22.1 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption while expanding lending to micro, small and medium enterprises.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Active mobile subscriptions in Kenya reached 84.1 million as of March 2026, a 7.4 percent increase from the previous quarter, with mobile penetration at 157.7 percent. Safaricom added 5.5 million subscriptions to reach 57.9 million total subscribers and 68.9 percent market share, approaching 60 million subscribers.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Caritas Microfinance Bank unveiled a five-year strategic plan aiming to grow its asset base from Ksh.6.42 billion to Ksh.21.4 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption through expanded lending and deeper MSME market penetration.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has imposed a 24-month moratorium on licensing new public transport operators and a 12-month suspension on adding or extending existing routes, citing non-compliance and road safety concerns.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
America has struck a preliminary minerals deal with Kenya, securing access to one of the world's largest untapped rare earth deposits worth about $62.4 billion, edging out China. The agreement, announced by President William Ruto at the G7 summit in France, would require strategic minerals including niobium and rare earths to be processed domestically.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has struck a preliminary minerals agreement with Kenya, securing access to rare earth deposits and edging out China. The deal, announced by President William Ruto at the G7 summit, requires strategic minerals including niobium and rare earths to be processed domestically.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is accelerating plans to transform the sugar industry into a major power and biofuel producer, with the government pushing sugar factories to supply power to the national grid and expand ethanol production to reduce fuel imports and strengthen energy security.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Experts gathering at Kenya's Kalro Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo said Africa possesses solutions to transform its food systems but faces the challenge of scaling them. The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT emphasised that stronger partnerships are needed to move proven innovations from research stations into farmers' fields and onto consumers' plates.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Across Kenya, tree restoration is increasingly becoming an economic opportunity for women, who are now running nurseries, supplying seedlings and building enterprises around tree-based products. Land degradation affects approximately 38.8 million hectares and results in losses of about $1.3 billion annually, but restoration is recognized as a pathway for livelihood creation and employment generation.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has inaugurated its first-ever Nyandarua Lands Office in Ol Kalou, ending over six decades of reliance on neighboring counties for land services. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome issued 2,700 title deeds to beneficiaries from multiple blocks and colonial villages in the region.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces one of its most demanding seasons as 3.5 million learners are expected to sit national assessments and examinations between September and November 2026, driven by full implementation of Competency-Based Education alongside the final years of the 8-4-4 system. The massive exercise has pushed KNEC into uncharted waters as it grapples with rising operational costs, complex logistics, and persistent funding challenges.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Over 60 per cent of East Africa's population is under 25, but many young people face increasing socio-economic and political pressures affecting their mental health. In Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, political instability, unemployment, and rising living costs create stress and anxiety that disrupts identity development and emotional stability during critical life stages.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
A witness testified before a Nairobi court that the audit report relied upon by prosecutors did not implicate one of the former Chase Bank directors in the alleged billion-shilling fraud that led to the lender's collapse in 2015.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ruled that grandchildren have no legal right to automatically inherit estates directly from their grandparents if their parents are alive. According to Justice Samwel Mohochi, grandchildren are not automatic beneficiaries of their grandparents' estates and depend on their parents' discretion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cases of fake motor insurance certificates are increasing across Kenya, often issued by rogue agents to unsuspecting motorists who purchased in good faith. Drivers with fake coverage face full personal liability for accident costs and are encouraged to verify policies via the Bima Yangu App or by dialling *352#.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mwiki in Kasarani, Nairobi, accused police of slow action after they recovered a decomposing body of a young girl from the Nairobi River on Thursday, two weeks after residents first reported spotting it. Residents said they repeatedly notified authorities but received little response before the retrieval.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Leadership coach Derek Bbanga warns that cultural expectations for men to suppress emotions and stay strong are contributing to growing mental health challenges, and calls for emotional intelligence education and open conversations to address the gap left by disappearing traditional mentorship structures.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College student who was allegedly pushed from a moving Nicco Movers bus along Thika Road, was buried at his family home in Kawethei Village, Masinga Sub-County on Friday. Family, friends, and fellow KMTC students gathered to pay respects and honour his memory.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Kenyan University Rankings assessed 69 chartered and accredited universities on digital visibility and online influence rather than academic performance, with University of Nairobi retaining the top position and Strathmore University leading private institutions in second place overall.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi led Nairobi waste collection between April and June 2026 with 1,170 truckloads, while Kware removed 1,011 truckloads and Kasarani collected 679 truckloads from four points. The county now collects up to 6,000 tonnes of waste daily during peak operations, up from 1,000 tonnes previously, with polythene remaining the leading waste material despite a nationwide ban.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Three people were shot during an empowerment rally at Umoja Secondary School in Tulwet, Kuresoi North, following a violent confrontation allegedly involving area MP Alfred Mutai. The event was organised by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has suspended issuance of new matatu SACCOs for two years effective June 19, 2026, and frozen addition of new routes for one year, citing persistent non-compliance and road safety concerns in the sector.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Defence Forces member, Lilian Kabengi, died while receiving treatment at Kahawa Barracks Hospital after allegedly falling from an undisclosed height. Police are investigating whether the death was a suicide or accident.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested David Wafula and Loise Akoth after intercepting a vehicle on the Eldoret–Nakuru Highway carrying 154 kilograms of cannabis sativa valued at approximately Ksh.4.62 million, following a high-speed chase that ended in the Subukia area.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has ordered the government to immediately vet all local employment recruitment agencies to protect Kenyans seeking jobs in the Middle East, while declining to impose a blanket suspension on labour migration to the region. The court rejected a request for immediate evacuation and repatriation of all Kenyan migrant workers facing abuse, finding such an order too broad and impractical.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has scaled up daily garbage collection from about 1,000 tonnes to more than 4,000 tonnes through an expanded fleet of more than 100 collection trucks operating in partnership with private sector players including Zoomlion. The county has cleared dozens of illegal dumping sites across its 17 sub-counties as part of a citywide clean-up campaign that began in April 2026.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has called on President William Ruto to consider tougher measures including corporal punishment to restore order in schools, arguing that Kenya faces a moral crisis that has weakened teachers, parents and society.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
A motorcycle ferrying three students from Kaptik Secondary School was hit from behind by a matatu on the Chavakali–Kapsabet road in Vihiga County; the rider and one student died on the spot, and two other students were seriously injured. Residents blame road conditions for the accident, the second fatal collision involving students from the same school in three months at the location.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has cut new HIV infections by 56 per cent since 2020 to 13,936 cases, but youth account for 55 per cent of new infections and children aged 0–14 for 24.4 per cent. Mother-to-child transmission remains a concern, with Kenya's transmission rate at 8 per cent, above the global target of 5 per cent.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to uniRank's 2026 Kenyan University Rankings, the University of Nairobi has secured the top spot, followed by Strathmore University, the leading private institution. The rankings evaluated 69 chartered and accredited higher-education institutions using web intelligence metrics measuring independent web presence and popularity.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aga Khan University Hospital has introduced Rezum Water Vapour Therapy, a minimally invasive treatment that uses condensed steam to shrink enlarged prostate tissue and relieve urinary symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), offering an alternative to conventional surgery and long-term medication.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sidian Bank has provided a Ksh.2 million sponsorship to Mama Ibado Charity for the second edition of Run 4 Seniors, scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Karura Forest. The funding will support programmes aimed at improving the welfare, healthcare, nutrition and overall well-being of vulnerable senior citizens across the country.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Academic Staff Union has accused Moi University of failing to settle outstanding salary payments despite a Sh1.2 billion government allocation for arrears accrued between 2017 and 2022, and has threatened a strike if the dispute is not resolved before the September academic term.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi County Government has increased daily waste collection from about 1,000 to more than 4,000 tonnes since April, clearing more than 40 major waste collection points and illegal dumping sites across the city's 17 sub-counties through an intensified clean-up campaign involving private waste management firms and over 100 garbage collection trucks.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services met with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies on World Sickle Cell Day to discuss strengthening the country's response to sickle cell disease through expanded newborn screening, healthcare worker training, improved treatment access, and a National Sickle Cell Disease Registry.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has been recognized at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference and Awards for outstanding performance and commitment to quality service delivery. The director attributed the achievement to staff dedication and the institute's focus on promoting inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 150 healthcare professionals at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi County completed a two-day workshop in minimally invasive surgical procedures including laparoscopy, endoscopy, and WALANT techniques, aimed at enhancing medical care and reducing patient recovery periods.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service arrested three suspects—Bernard Ouma, Thomas Onyango, and Walter Owa—over a violent attack at Chemilil Academy in Muhoroni Sub-County on June 18 that left several people injured. Police say a group of suspected goons armed with crude weapons stormed the institution and assaulted individuals, and investigations are ongoing to identify other participants.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The 2026 World Cup is taking place in Mexico, Canada and the USA, with ten African nations qualified: Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. Cape Verde is making their debut, and numerous players of African descent are representing other nations at the tournament.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match in Atlanta, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early Czech goal. Both teams moved to one point, trailing Mexico and South Korea, and will need to win their final group fixtures to advance to the knockout stages.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's Hugo Broos drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Atlanta but complained that covered stadiums lack atmosphere and that drinks breaks interrupt play, contrasting them with open-air venues like Estadio Azteca, which he considers true football stadiums.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States and Australia compete in a Group D match on Friday with the winner advancing to the World Cup knockout rounds. Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti, while Mexico have already secured their place in the last 32.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's 68-year-old father Jorge is recovering from an unspecified "health issue" under medical supervision, the family said Thursday. The announcement follows Messi's emotional display after scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Davis Cup Africa Group IV campaign at Nairobi Club is being defined by strong doubles performances, with pairings like Zayyan Virani and Liberty Baraka delivering crucial wins despite inconsistency in singles matches.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Dumas will face ANU Wolfpacks on Saturday and Eldonets Platinum on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League at Nyayo Gymnasium, aiming to extend their strong form after an 84-72 victory over Strathmore Blades.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes said Brazil must move past their 1-1 draw with Morocco and commit fully to beating Haiti in their next Group C fixture on Friday. Brazil have won all three previous meetings with Haiti, including a 7-1 victory at the 2016 Copa America.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The USA and Australia will face off in a Group D match on Friday, with both teams eyeing progression to the World Cup knockout rounds after strong opening wins—the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia upset Turkey 2-0. Brazil will also play Haiti as they seek to revive their campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21 in the 2026-27 campaign. Coventry are back in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Davis Cup Africa Group IV campaign at Nairobi Club is defined by doubles dominance, with their pairings repeatedly delivering wins even as singles matches have been inconsistent. The doubles pairing of Zayyan Virani and Liberty Baraka defeated Algeria's Reguig and Sahtali 6-4, 7-5 after Kenya lost both singles rubbers.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are celebrating 60 years of the champagne spray victory ritual, which originated at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans when a Jeroboam burst accidentally on the podium, and was later deliberately adopted by Dan Gurney in 1967 before reaching Formula 1 in 1969 when Sir Jackie Stewart performed it after winning the French Grand Prix.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation's Leagues and Competitions Committee has approved dates for the 2026/27 season, with player registration for the FKF Premier League opening June 21 and closing August 21, and the Premier League itself kicking off August 22, 2026.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moi Forces Academy Mombasa won the girls' championship at the Mombasa County Secondary Schools Sports Association Rugby Sevens qualifiers with an unbeaten record and without conceding a single point, securing their place at the regional championships in Kwale.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Iranian football federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel from Tijuana to Los Angeles two days before its match against Belgium was denied. The federation cited technical reasons for the early travel, including allowing players to adapt to match conditions and complete final preparations.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hopes of reaching the Davis Cup Africa Group IV promotion play-offs ended after a 2-1 defeat to Ghana at Nairobi Club on Friday. Ismael Changawa lost his opening singles match 7-6(11-9), 6-1 to Samuel Agbesi, with Changawa saying the narrow first-set tiebreak proved decisive.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury goods on social media, is also a convicted fraudster.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury on social media, is a convicted fraudster who has met with high-level political figures including President William Ruto.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lebanon's health ministry said 18 people were killed and 33 wounded in Israeli airstrikes Friday across at least 10 villages and towns in the south. Israel's military reported Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon and three other soldiers were killed in combat, marking the first Israeli military deaths there since a US-Iran deal to halt the wider Middle East war took effect on Monday.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told US President Donald Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions and pressure on North Korea are not working, citing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the Ukraine war as the reason for diminished sanctions effectiveness.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Armenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral ties, boost diaspora consultation and cooperation, and promote cultural initiatives. The agreement establishes a joint committee to oversee implementation and identify new areas of collaboration on diaspora affairs.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UN children's agency says 265 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was declared in October 2025, with UNICEF stating that a child has been killed on average every day for more than eight months despite the supposed ceasefire. According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 992 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire was announced.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation arrived in Mogadishu to lead talks between Somalia's Federal government and opposition groups, as tensions escalate between the central government and regional leaders of Jubaland and Puntland over federal governance.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, with 896 confirmed cases and 232 deaths as of the latest update, though response capacity including treatment beds and testing has expanded significantly.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after fighting in Lebanon strained a Trump-Pezeshkian deal signed this week to end the Middle East war. Talks scheduled between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed with no new date announced, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to resume.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi will host the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference from June 21 to 24, the first time the global climate and urban development forum will be held on African soil. The conference, organized by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants including government leaders, researchers, business executives, urban planners and civil society representatives.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in France aimed at ending conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but some Republicans warn the agreement is too weak, offering Iran sanctions relief and a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund while lacking firm commitments on uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles, and Tehran's support for armed proxies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Less than 10% of the $910 million pledged by donors to support the fight against Ebola in Congo and Uganda has been released, according to Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. An Africa CDC official said less than $90 million had been released to affected countries, though some pledges were made recently.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three Saudi oil tankers and other cargo ships passed through the Hormuz Strait on Thursday following an agreement to end the US-Iran war, according to maritime trackers, though traffic remained well below pre-conflict levels and shipping groups said resumption plans remained unclear.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Niger's security forces repelled an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey early Thursday, with gunfire ringing out for hours near the sensitive site. An airport source said the attack left numerous attackers dead and others captured with help from local residents.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Haiti's national men's team is competing in its first World Cup since 1974, facing Brazil on Friday, bringing celebration to Haitian communities in New York including Little Haiti, where residents say the moment offers a rare respite amid concerns about immigration enforcement.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Thai court sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a comment posted in a private Facebook group discussing the monarchy; the sentence was reduced from three years because he confessed. Thailand's lese-majeste law shields the royal family from criticism and carries penalties of up to 15 years in prison for each offence.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions targeting Tigray People's Liberation Front hardliners and their immediate family members, citing rising tensions with the Ethiopian government that threatened to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In central Gaza, where power outages are frequent and neighborhoods remain devastated from a two-year war, residents gathered in darkness to watch World Cup matches on a brightly lit screen, with Belgian and Egyptian fans united in their passion for the tournament. A Palestinian Football Association member described the World Cup as not trivial for Gazans.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A British court has sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals to jail for spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK on behalf of China. Peter Wai, a former UK Border Force official, received a 10-year sentence, and retired Hong Kong policeman Bill Yuen received an 8-year term for conducting "shadow policing" on British soil.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani international airport in Niamey on Thursday, killing 35 people comprising 22 assailants, 11 soldiers, and two civilians. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault, the second attack on the airport in less than five months.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Turkey's interior ministry instructed governors to prohibit giant outdoor screens for the national team's World Cup match against Paraguay on Saturday, citing the need to minimize noise and traffic disruption during the country's university entrance examinations scheduled for the same weekend.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A French appeals court confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies. Hakimi, Morocco's national team captain, said he had been "waiting for this trial since day one" and looks forward to being heard.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US government says it will stop funding South Africa's HIV and Aids programmes, citing the government's alleged failure to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community. South Africa's health ministry responded that it had not been informed of the decision but has been working on a self-reliance plan.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece marking 75 years of the 1951 Refugee Convention argues that by mid-2025, around 122 million people had been forced from their homes — roughly one in every 67 people alive — with conflict and climate shocks increasingly driving displacement that disrupts children's education and safety, particularly in Africa.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Court of Appeal, while an important player in the judicial system, has become overly focused on procedural rules at the expense of delivering justice, and suggests the court should be more willing to critique itself and prioritize substantive outcomes.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that prominent opposition figures Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka undermine democracy by declining to answer journalists' questions at press conferences, despite criticizing the Ruto administration for anti-democratic conduct. The piece contends that answering press questions is essential to democratic governance and a core responsibility of leadership.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions whether the Football Kenya Federation's Leagues and Competitions Committee is undermining confidence in league governance, citing a contradiction between the committee's previous recommendations on promotion, relegation, and league restructuring as presented to the National Executive Committee and its current position on these matters.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →