The National Treasury has repeatedly attempted to increase the Kenya Revenue Authority's enforcement powers to boost tax revenues, but these efforts have faced consistent concerns from Kenyans and MPs year after year.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury has repeatedly attempted to increase the Kenya Revenue Authority's enforcement powers to boost tax revenues, but these efforts have faced consistent concerns from Kenyans and MPs year after year.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A review of court records two years after Kenya's June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests shows a dramatic shift in the charges brought against demonstrators, raising questions about the balance between maintaining public order and protecting constitutional freedoms.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Steven Gatembu Kairu has been elected President of the Court of Appeal, securing 26 of 41 votes cast in a secret ballot supervised by the IEBC. He succeeds Justice Daniel Musinga and defeated three other candidates for the position.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to a Transparency International Kenya report, Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has condemned the recent attack and disruption of a meeting at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi and raised alarm over what it terms a resurgence of "goonism" in the country. The church leaders cautioned that growing use of violence to disrupt public gatherings threatens the rule of law and democratic freedoms, and called on the government to address concerns over the alleged weaponisation of goons to intimidate people participating in lawful public engagements.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Two advocates have filed a petition at the High Court in Lodwar seeking to have the Finance Act 2026 declared unconstitutional, citing a constitutionally defective parliamentary process marked by widespread MP absenteeism during its passage.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told the Milimani High Court that President William Ruto cancelled a planned visit to Congo-Brazzaville on May 26, 2026, following a Ministry of Health warning about a growing Ebola outbreak. Duale made the disclosure while defending the government's decision to continue building an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base despite a court order barring the development.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua to "stay in your lane" after Gachagua questioned his understanding of constitutional law and criticised his remarks on presidential terms. Kindiki defended his credentials as a law professor, saying he had studied constitutional law extensively.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury has repeatedly attempted to significantly increase the tax authority's powers to boost tax revenues, but these efforts have faced recurring concerns from Kenyans and MPs.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya marks two years since the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, a review of court records reveals a dramatic shift in the charges brought against demonstrators, raising questions about the balance between maintaining public order and protecting constitutional freedoms.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to a Transparency International Kenya report, Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects, driven by systemic weaknesses including political patronage, weak oversight, foreign contractor dominance, and compromised institutions.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law that could allow a third term by amending the constitution, with a bill for a referendum on constitutional reform already adopted by parliament. Tshisekedi's current second term ends in December 2028, and he says he will accept a third term if the people want it and it is approved through a referendum.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
With the second Gen Z anniversary set to be observed this Thursday, human rights groups, politicians and the clergy have intensified demands for justice and accountability, accusing the State of failing to hold security forces to account.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, the Kimilili MP, has announced his candidacy for Bungoma governor and pledged to reintroduce the Nyayo milk programme, boost infrastructure, and improve teacher welfare through legislation on remuneration and transfer notice periods. He met with over 3,000 Junior Secondary School teachers and proposed replacing the ECDE feeding programme with free milk for learners from ECDE to Grade 9 twice weekly.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have criticized the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, for persistent delays and failure to respond adequately to concerns about Kenyans living and working abroad, including inquiries on a case where a woman was killed in Australia.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County Government unveiled its mid-term review, showing 90 percent performance of planned objectives with over 600 projects valued at Sh2.8 billion implemented, of which 84 percent have been completed. The county leadership pledged to accelerate remaining projects before Governor Wilber Ottichilo's tenure ends in 2027, citing improved revenue collection and expanded infrastructure despite persistent funding gaps.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has approved the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026, establishing an institution to regulate the digital space and manage cybersecurity efforts against fraud, identity theft, malware, data breaches and misinformation campaigns. The government's move has raised concerns ahead of the 2027 election.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked the High Court to pardon him after being found guilty of contempt for establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Nanyuki airbase despite two court orders halting the process. Duale's legal team argued that his actions were driven by public health concerns regarding risks posed by soldiers returning from a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told the Senate that the de-gazettement of Capitol Hill Police station in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was approved by Cabinet in 2018. The five-acre parcel has been allocated as follows: two acres to the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance for its headquarters, two acres for the Financial Sector Regulators headquarters, and one acre to St. John Ambulance.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court accepted Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's apology and declined to impose a punitive sentence for contempt of court over the establishment of a controversial Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. Justice Patricia Nyaundi found that Duale had submitted to the court's authority and expressed remorse for violating orders that had halted the facility's establishment.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
KANU party National Chairman Gideon Moi has called for calm and restraint following violent clashes in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris Constituency, which have resulted in deaths, injuries, and property damage. He urged residents to avoid violence when expressing grievances and called on security agencies to handle the situation with restraint while addressing underlying causes of the conflict.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced he will return to court to challenge the Orange Democratic Movement's latest decision to remove him as Secretary General, calling the move unlawful and procedurally unfair. The challenge mirrors an earlier ouster attempt in February that was quashed by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Gen Z to stay home from planned Thursday protests, alleging the government deployed hired gangs to provoke violence. This reverses his April stance in which he backed the youth's right to protest and pledged the United Opposition would march alongside them.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has officially removed Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General after the party's National Executive Committee adopted recommendations from its Internal Disputes Resolution Mechanism. The NEC unanimously resolved to endorse the removal, which followed a disciplinary process conducted under the party's constitution.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve suspects connected to chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19—where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised during a Kenya Kwanza event—were released on bond of Sh50,000 each by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet, who ruled the police lacked evidence for a 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
A fallout within the opposition has erupted into an all-out proxy war involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto amid shifting local alliances.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party and part of opposition leader Kizza Besigye's legal team, has condemned what she describes as her unlawful detention and deportation from Uganda while attempting to attend court proceedings linked to Besigye's case.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
A whistleblower has accused the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of financial misconduct, procurement fraud and staff intimidation under Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, alleging the secretariat has dismantled oversight mechanisms and centralised authority among a small group of loyalists.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Party for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to stay indoors during Thursday's planned Gen Z commemoration protests, alleging the state has sanctioned violence disguised as civilian unrest in the Mt Kenya region based on intelligence reports of a coordinated scheme to deploy hired gangs in select counties.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has pardoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he appeared in person to answer contempt of court proceedings over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Duale had been summoned to explain his failure to comply with court orders relating to the facility, but argued that the ministry's decisions were informed by scientific evidence and public health interventions.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has declared Narok Town off-limits to demonstrators planning to commemorate victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on June 25, citing intelligence reports that groups from neighbouring counties aim to disrupt activities and destroy property. Ntutu said authorities would monitor roads into the town and prevent demonstrators from entering, emphasising that stability is critical given the county's strategic location as the gateway to Maasai Mara during the tourism high season.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, which was passed by Parliament on June 18. The Bill proposes amendments to several tax statutes including the Income Tax Act and Value Added Tax Act, intended to broaden the tax base and enhance domestic revenue collection.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has let off Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale with a stern warning in a contempt of court matter after he confirmed the suspension of a US-backed Ebola quarantine programme linked to Laikipia Air Base. The court had summoned Duale over alleged non-compliance with court directives relating to the proposed facility.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that Kenya and the United States have suspended their proposed collaboration involving an Ebola-related facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing commitment to constitutional principles and court orders.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced plans to challenge in court the Orange Democratic Movement's decision to remove him as Secretary General, arguing the process violated the party constitution and principles of procedural fairness. The party's NEC removed him following recommendations by its Internal Disputes Resolution Mechanism, citing compliance with party procedures.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement has postponed its planned public meetings in Kisii and Keroka from June 26 to July 3, 2026, to allow members to commemorate victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests. The group called on police to ensure safety during the peaceful commemoration and criticized the government for inadequate compensation and lack of accountability for those responsible.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal challenging parts of a June 8 High Court judgment on his impeachment, while retaining five declarations decided in his favour, including the court's authority to examine whether Parliament acted within the law during impeachment proceedings.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 upon assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, a move aimed at addressing concerns from Kenyans abroad and visitors who can now bring gifts and personal effects without attracting duty charges.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists defying police concerns have said planned June 25 demonstrations will proceed, citing constitutional protections for assembly and expression. They have notified authorities and point to Article 37 of the Constitution as legal basis for the nationwide protests marking last year's anti-government demonstrations.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma dismissed Land CEC Joy Karwitha without stating a reason, following the earlier resignation of Legal Affairs CEC Marias Maranya. Governor Mutuma has nominated Dorothy Wanja Ruitah to replace Karwitha.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Business owners from the Bars, Hotel and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya have called on the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health to pause deliberations on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill and conduct nationwide public participation forums, arguing that closed-door meetings in Nairobi have sidelined ordinary traders and that proposed bans on flavoured products could fuel illicit trade and cost the government tax revenue.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has dismissed claims by some politicians that Thursday's anniversary of the Gen Z protests will be declared a public holiday, with the Government Spokesperson stating the country cannot afford further economic disruptions as businesses recover from recent demonstrations that caused losses estimated at more than 6 billion shillings.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public opposition is building ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded 50-bed Ebola treatment and research centre at Laikipia Air Base, with residents, activists and civil society groups raising concerns over transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9 resulted in deaths.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged the government to engage in genuine and transparent dialogue with stakeholders over the proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning that the initiative raised serious questions about national sovereignty and public safety. This comes after Kenya and the United States jointly suspended the proposed collaboration following public concern and legal scrutiny.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has signed the Finance Act 2026 into law, operationalizing the Sh4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year. Ruto defended the Act as designed to enhance tax fairness by sealing loopholes and strengthening compliance, dismissing public concerns over tax hikes as misinformation.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
A government-backed panel chaired by Makau Mutua has begun disbursing compensation to verified victims of human rights violations linked to protests between 2013 and 2025, with an initial payout of Sh448.7 million as the first phase of a Sh2 billion reparations framework. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights verified 1,101 cases of alleged violations including extra-judicial killings, torture, abductions, sexual violence and destruction of property.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The court rejected a prosecution bid for 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The MP is suspected of involvement in violent clashes and a shooting incident during a youth empowerment event in his constituency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment. In his appeal, Gachagua argues that the High Court's acknowledgment of violations of his constitutional rights should have resulted in the invalidation of his removal from office, though he agreed with the court's award of Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Inter-Religious Council are calling for sobriety as Kenyans prepare to mark the June 25th protests on Thursday, urging the government to listen to all voices, ensure security agencies do not use force, and asking opposition and government to engage in sincere dialogue to resolve longstanding issues.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging the High Court's decision that upheld his impeachment, arguing that the court's own findings of constitutional rights violations should have resulted in invalidating his removal from office. The High Court had awarded him Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages while maintaining that those violations did not invalidate the impeachment outcome.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has raised concerns over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation, parliamentary oversight, and disclosure of governing agreements. The bishops argue the initiative presents a potential threat to Kenyans' safety.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto visited Wajir for Madaraka Day celebrations as Kenya pursues the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project, a 750-kilometre highway budgeted at Ksh.100 billion connecting Isiolo through Wajir to Mandera. Jointly financed by the World Bank and the Kenyan government, construction began in August 2024 and reached 40 per cent completion by February 2026, with completion targeted for January 2028.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of the June 25 Gen Z protests of 2025 and 2024 will proceed as scheduled across Kenya, warning the government against using force or deploying "goons" to disrupt the protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Inter-Religious Council are calling for sobriety as Kenyans prepare to mark the June 25th protests commemoration, urging the government to listen to all voices, security agencies to refrain from using force, and participants to respect human dignity and property.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has begun compensating victims of human rights violations from demonstrations and protests between 2013 and 2025, with 348 verified victims set to receive Ksh448.7 million in the first phase of the programme.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Business owners and traders under BAHLITA have called on the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health to pause deliberations on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill and conduct nationwide public participation forums, arguing that the current process has sidelined ordinary traders and that proposed bans on flavoured products could fuel illicit trade and cost government tax revenue.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has dismissed claims that the Gen Z protest anniversary this Thursday will be declared a public holiday, urging Kenyans to proceed with normal activities. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the country cannot afford further economic disruptions, citing losses of more than 6 billion shillings from recent demonstrations.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to stay indoors during planned Thursday Gen Z commemoration protests, alleging the state has sanctioned a violent crackdown disguised as civilian unrest and coordinated gang activity in select counties.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has pardoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he appeared in person to answer contempt proceedings over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Duale argued that decisions regarding the facility were informed by scientific evidence and public health measures.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, intended to accommodate U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Organisers say the protest will be peaceful, and critics argue the project poses health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public opposition is mounting ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola treatment and research centre in Laikipia County, with residents, activists and civil society groups questioning the project's purpose, transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests erupted in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9, with deaths reported during the unrest.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East African Breweries has asked Chief Justice Martha Koome to intervene in conflicting High Court orders surrounding the proposed Sh300 billion sale of Diageo's controlling stake to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings. The appeal follows a Machakos High Court temporary halt of the transaction while other Nairobi judges had declined to stop the deal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new report estimates Kenya could generate up to 2.6 million green jobs by 2050 and 700,000 by 2030 as investments in renewable energy, clean cooking and electric mobility accelerate. Researchers warn that skills shortages and limited workforce development could constrain growth and reduce Kenya's ability to capture the full economic benefits.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Capital markets executives from across Africa will congregate in Nairobi for the first time on the continent for the inaugural Africa Capital Week this August.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of thousands of Kenyan households dependent on remittances from relatives abroad are facing financial hardship after diaspora inflows fell for a second consecutive month in May, attributed to job losses in the Gulf and rising living costs for migrants affected by the Middle East conflict and conditions in countries including the United States.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has moved to raise sugar import taxes to protect local producers, but the measure raises concerns over potential ripple effects on consumer prices and supply stability.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union is moving forward with a digital euro as an alternative to US payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If EU negotiations approve the rules by end of year, the digital euro could be available to citizens in 2029, with a pilot programme planned for mid-2027.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
TelPosta Pension Scheme has conducted education and outreach forums across seven cities to improve benefit processing, enhance transparency, and address member concerns about payment timeliness, pension clarity, and customer support.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has temporarily stopped Nakuru County from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters and ordered the unconditional release of all impounded consignments and trucks. The Kenya Flower Council sought the order after farmers faced significant losses from impounded perishable goods over the past month.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samsung partnered with the Blue Ribbon Initiative as technology sponsor for a Father's Day wellness run in Nairobi on June 21 to promote men's health awareness and early prostate cancer screening, with over 700 participants using Samsung Galaxy Watch devices to monitor health metrics.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Project Management Institute report found that 44 per cent of project professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa reported missed delivery deadlines, compared with a 35 per cent global average. Delays in stakeholder decision-making emerged as a key constraint, with 41 per cent of respondents in the region citing bottlenecks compared with 34 per cent globally.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Meta has appointed Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp as the tech giant seeks to monetise the messaging app. The announcement was accompanied by news that Meta would lead a $900 million funding round in Shah's consumer finance firm CRED.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The East African Development Bank is attempting to recover Sh1.3 billion from Kenya Bus Service (KBS) Mombasa, which was issued a Sh126.75 million loan in 1998 with three Mombasa-based tycoons as principal guarantors.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Two Kenyan companies are among nine African organisations selected for the AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator, a global technology programme supporting social enterprises using cloud computing and artificial intelligence to tackle education and employment challenges. The programme provides technical training, business support and access to cloud and AI tools to help organisations scale impact.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways is optimistic about returning to profitability after implementing several strategies, according to the airline's leadership.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nderitu M., a hardware store employee in Nairobi, won Ksh 1,993,470 on Shabiki's Aviator game. He attended the award ceremony wearing a mask for privacy and security reasons, and plans to use the winnings to open his own hardware business.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has launched the Kenya Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy 2026-2030, a five-year plan to strengthen local production of health products, enhance health security, promote innovation, create jobs, and improve access to essential health commodities. The strategy aims to build a resilient health system and reduce reliance on imported health products through regulatory reforms and an enabling environment for investment.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Techno Brain Global Business Services has appointed Orebambo Sofola, a former Microsoft executive with more than 30 years of experience in software engineering and cloud technologies, as a Non-Executive Director to support the company's expansion in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation services.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations—from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa—for the fourth cohort of its Global Cloud Social Impact Accelerator, giving the continent its largest representation in the global programme. The 42 participating social enterprises across 16 countries will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta has appointed Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, as the US tech giant works to monetise the messaging app's large user base. Meta is also leading a $900 million funding round in Shah's consumer finance firm CRED.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulundu Patrick Lumumba was sentenced to three years in prison or a fine of Ksh.10 million for defrauding a Chinese investor of Ksh.151 million through a false tantalum minerals scheme. The court ordered him to refund the investor the full amount lost.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pauline Namwakira, a cloud educator and mentor, has become Kenya's second recipient of the AWS Golden Jacket, a recognition awarded to individuals who complete all active Amazon Web Services certifications. Her achievement follows Timothy Munyao, who became Kenya's first Golden Jacket recipient in 2025.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto visited Wajir for Madaraka Day celebrations to highlight the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project, a 750-kilometre highway budgeted at Ksh.100 billion connecting Isiolo through Wajir to Mandera. The road, jointly financed by the World Bank and Kenyan government, is Kenya's longest single road project since independence; construction began in August 2024 and was 40 per cent complete by February 2026, with completion targeted for January 2028.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulundu Patrick Lumumba was convicted of obtaining money by false pretences in a fraudulent tantalum minerals scheme that defrauded a Chinese investor of Ksh.151 million. He was sentenced to three years in prison or a fine of Ksh.10 million, and ordered to refund the investor.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nderitu M., a hardware store employee in Umoja, won Ksh 1,993,470 on Shabiki's Aviator game. He attended the award ceremony wearing a mask for privacy and security reasons, and plans to use the winnings to open his own hardware store.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health has launched a five-year strategy to strengthen local production of health products, aiming to enhance health security, promote innovation, create jobs, and improve access to essential health commodities while reducing reliance on imports. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said local manufacturing is critical to building a resilient health system and improving preparedness against global supply chain disruptions.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Schneider Electric is promoting its SM AirSeT pure-air switchgear across East Africa as organisations transition to low-carbon electrical networks. The technology uses pure air instead of sulphur hexafluoride, a greenhouse gas with 24,300 times the global warming potential of CO₂, and was recently recognised by the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Techno Brain Global Business Services has appointed former Microsoft executive Orebambo Sofola as a Non-Executive Director. Sofola brings more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, cloud technologies and business development across Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon Web Services has selected 9 African organizations from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa to join the fourth cohort of its Social Entrepreneur Accelerator. The organisations will receive technical training, strategic business support and access to cloud and AI tools to address challenges in education, healthcare, climate resilience and economic opportunity.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pauline Namwakira, a cloud educator and mentor, became Kenya's second recipient of the AWS Golden Jacket, awarded for completing all active Amazon Web Services certifications. Her achievement follows technology entrepreneur Timothy Munyao, who became Kenya's first recipient in 2025.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A preliminary deal between Kenya and the US on extraction of rare earth and niobium deposits at Mrima Hill in Kwale County, valued at Sh9.7 billion, has encountered legal hurdles.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is accelerating water storage and harvesting projects as officials warn that nearly half of treated water is lost before reaching consumers through leakages, illegal connections and billing gaps. The National Infrastructure Fund has identified 50 dam projects aimed at boosting domestic supply, irrigation and industrial use.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Only 64 of about 1,000 communities have received title deeds a decade after Kenya's 2016 Community Land Act. A campaign launched to address the problem points to registration costs reaching Sh20 million per community and scattered, paper-based records as barriers, and is pushing the government to overhaul the process by 2030.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has officially launched the operationalisation of its Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to address declining soil fertility and rising food insecurity across the region, bringing together experts, policymakers and development partners to collaborate on solutions to soil degradation, fertilizer access and sustainable food production.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Purple Tea was unveiled in Paris at the Hôtel de Crillon, marking the product's entry into the global market and part of Kenya's push to position premium specialty teas beyond commodity exports. The showcase followed a landmark agreement between Gatanga Industries, Palais des Thés, and Equity Group to expand market access for Kenyan specialty tea.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's distinctive Purple Tea was unveiled in Paris at the Hôtel de Crillon, marking a milestone in positioning the specialty tea in premium international markets. The launch followed a landmark agreement between Gatanga Industries, Palais des Thés, and Equity Group to expand market access for Kenyan specialty tea.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indigenous peoples and local communities across Kenya have launched the "Sajili Ardhi ya Jamii" campaign demanding urgent reforms to speed up registration and issuance of title deeds for communal land. Of an estimated 1,000 community land units across the country, only about sixty-four have been successfully registered since Parliament passed the Community Land Act in 2016, leaving millions of hectares vulnerable to land grabs and displacement.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has officially launched its Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi, bringing together experts and policymakers to address declining soil fertility and food insecurity across the region. The Hub implements the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Declaration adopted in May 2024.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges linking 15 security officers to the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver. The officers, who have been in custody for more than two years without trial, are set to be released.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan universities are increasingly gaining recognition on the global innovation map, with students and researchers earning award-winning solutions in technology, health, and engineering. Mount Kenya University students won at the Wege Prize 2026 in Michigan, competing against 87 teams from more than 30 countries with their EcoScrubber invention, a hybrid emission control and carbon-capture system.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Matatu Owners Association has assured commuters that public transport services will operate normally across the country on June 25, despite concerns over possible disruptions linked to commemorations marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of missing persons are calling for accountability and reforms to end enforced disappearance, accusing police of responsibility. Cases including those of Mwenda Mbijiwe and Daniel Baru Nyamohanga remain unresolved despite court involvement and IPOA investigations.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against nine students suspected of setting a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 78 others. The DPP expressed concern over rising arson and criminal incidents in educational institutions across the country.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has halted the full payout of Sh1 million compensation awarded to lawyer Donald Kipkorir against Muthaiga Country Club for denying him access, but ordered the club to immediately pay Sh500,000 within 14 days while the remainder is deposited in a joint interest-earning account pending appeal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Diana Kavedza has allowed Sarah Wairimu, wife of slain businessman Tom Cohen, a police-supervised visit to their Kitisiru home where her husband's body was discovered in a septic tank. The court also granted her access to banking services to manage her financial affairs as the trial proceeds.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges linking fifteen security officers to the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver. The officers, who had spent more than two years in custody without trial, are set to be released.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
School principals across Kenya are weighing the possibility of releasing students early ahead of the officially scheduled mid-term break, as concerns grow over planned Gen Z-led anti-government protests set for Thursday, June 25. The demonstrations are calling for justice over past protest-related deaths, accountability for police conduct, and broader governance concerns, reviving memories of last year's violent anti-Finance Bill protests in which at least 15 people were killed.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Two Kenya Revenue Authority staffers based at Upper Hill offices have been arrested by the EACC after allegedly demanding Sh3 million from a taxpayer in exchange for influencing resolution of a Capital Gains Tax assessment of Sh4.5 million; they were caught receiving Sh900,000 as part of the bribe, which was recovered.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Kwa Njoroge informal settlement near Nairobi's City Park were injured during an attempted dawn eviction on Saturday, when goons armed with machetes and firearms stormed the settlement, damaged property, and robbed residents. The residents claim police officers collaborated with the assailants and allege the area assistant chief colluded with individuals claiming land ownership in the eviction effort.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Gen-Z protests in June 2024 that resulted in dozens of deaths, families of police violence victims say President Ruto's announcement of 2 billion shillings to compensate 1,100 affected people is insufficient and avoids accountability. According to the Independent Police Oversight Authority, 62 people died during the initial protests and 65 during anniversary protests in 2025, though rights groups estimate the toll is higher and say police were responsible.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A new study on youth employment warns that Kenya must take coordinated action to address youth unemployment as between 800,000 and 1,000,000 young Kenyans enter the labour market yearly, many finding themselves unemployed or trapped in informal work with little income security or prospects for career advancement.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A man in Kilifi County faced potential 30-year imprisonment on allegations of committing incest with his 10-year-old daughter after a domestic row with his wife and children, though the article excerpt does not provide details on the case outcome.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Toxicologists are urging an urgent national dialogue on the safety of water and food consumed across the country, prompted by concerns over fish safety in Lake Nakuru. The crisis involves rising water levels, urban waste, poorly regulated industrial runoff, and fishing, with experts warning that regular consumption of food contaminated with heavy metals beyond safety standards severely damages human health.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Four people died and 12 others were seriously injured in separate road accidents across Kenya within 12 hours, according to a traffic department report. Three of the deaths were motorcycle riders and one was a pedestrian.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
David Koros, President of the Institute for Human Rights in Geneva, has called for a comprehensive national approach to address police brutality and torture, with compensation structured in phases beginning with 2007/2008 post-election violence victims, followed by cases from 2017 to 2024, and ongoing violations. He also urged accountability within security agencies and warned that lack of clear presidential commitment risks undermining public trust.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Twelve suspects have been charged with arson, assault and malicious damage to property following chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19. The Nakuru Criminal Court granted them conditional release on bond of Sh50,000 with one surety, or cash bail of Sh20,000, and ordered them to report to DCI offices three times weekly until investigations conclude.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's health minister ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous High Court stop-work order. The facility, intended for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, had faced strong public opposition and deadly protests since its announcement in May.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man died and his wife sustained serious injuries when a sand and stone-laden lorry struck their motorcycle in Kanjinji Village, Kirinyaga County. The driver fled the scene, and residents said they identified him as someone who regularly delivers construction materials in the area.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has begun compensating 348 verified victims of protest-related human rights violations with Sh448.7 million in the first phase, covering violations from 2013 to 2025. Payments include Sh3 million for families of those killed during demonstrations, Sh1 million for victims of severe injuries or sexual offences, and smaller amounts for moderate and minor injuries.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
One person was shot dead and three others wounded in a suspected Pokot bandit attack at Loiborok in Samburu County, the second such incident in two days. Villagers are calling for action against the insecurity, with some suggesting the attacks may be territorial rather than cattle-rustling related.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Levis Ouma, a 19-year-old form four student from Nyalenda Secondary School, drowned in Lake Victoria in Mbita Sub-county while on an excursion to the shore during the Homa Bay County Music Festival. Police say he and other students went swimming before being overwhelmed by waves.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has commenced compensation for victims of human rights violations from demonstrations and public protests between 2013 and 2025, with 348 verified victims set to receive a total of Ksh448.7 million in the first phase. The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations said compensation is being issued only to victims who have consented to the process.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Drive to Inspire Africa (DTI-A) organised a June 3 gathering in Nairobi where mentors and mentees reflected on how structured mentorship programmes have increased participants' confidence, leadership skills, and career growth while addressing social and economic challenges affecting young people across the continent.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global nicotine pouch sales have surged by an estimated 660 per cent since 2020 and could reach USD25 billion by 2028, according to a tobacco industry watchdog report warning that aggressive marketing and weak regulation could lead to a "new generation of addiction" among youth.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Felix Manyaga Mogaka for posing as an EACC investigator and demanding Ksh.2 million from a company director by falsely claiming the firm was under corruption investigation. Mogaka was apprehended while allegedly receiving Ksh.200,000 of the demanded bribe on June 22, 2026.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against students implicated in the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, 2026, which claimed 16 lives. The students are being charged with 16 counts of murder following a review of evidence gathered by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mentorship is playing a critical role in shaping the future of young Africans, with beneficiaries reporting increased confidence, leadership skills, and career growth. Drive to Inspire Africa (DTI-A) convened mentors and mentees from its Kenyan volunteer network in Nairobi on June 3 to reflect on experiences and discuss expanding the organisation's impact in local communities.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Journalist leaders from ten Eastern African countries have committed to advancing accurate, ethical and evidence-based reporting on migration and labour mobility following a three-day regional meeting in Mombasa organised by the Federation of African Journalists and Federation of Eastern Africa Journalists.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Healthcare professionals, policymakers, and development partners met in Nairobi to discuss strategies for expanding cleft lip and palate treatment services across Kenya, where an estimated 1,200 children are born with cleft conditions yearly but face delays in diagnosis and care, particularly in remote areas.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola. Critics argue the project poses unnecessary health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Commission on Administrative Justice intervened to release Sh770,000 owed to a Mandera family whose four-year-old son was bitten by a snake in June 2020. The family had received only Sh730,000 of an approved Sh1.5 million compensation under the Human-Wildlife Conflict compensation scheme.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions has approved 16 counts of murder against suspects linked to the deadly May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, in which 16 students died. Nine students had been arrested in connection with the incident.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has raised concerns over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation, parliamentary oversight, and transparency in the decision-making process, and warning of potential safety risks to Kenyans.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Felix Manyaga Mogaka for posing as an EACC investigator and demanding Ksh.2 million from a company director, falsely claiming the firm was under investigation for corruption. He was apprehended on June 22, 2026 while allegedly receiving Ksh.200,000 of the demanded bribe.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against students implicated in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, 2026, that killed 16 people.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's health minister has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base following public opposition and a court order. The facility, intended for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, had proceeded despite an earlier High Court stop-work order, leading to contempt charges against the health minister.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man died on the spot and his wife sustained serious injuries after a lorry carrying sand and stones struck the couple on a motorcycle in Kirinyaga County. The driver fled the scene, and residents said they recognised him as someone who regularly delivers construction materials in the area.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Healthcare professionals, policymakers and development partners met in Nairobi to discuss gaps in cleft lip and palate care and expand services across Kenya. An estimated 1,200 children are born with cleft conditions in Kenya annually, yet many face delays in diagnosis and treatment, particularly in remote areas.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Actor Inspekta Mwala, born Davis Mwabili in Taita Taveta county, has discussed growing up with dwarfism, facing stigmatization, and discovering his acting talents through joking with friends beginning in 1994. He recently won medals in England in competitions for people with dwarfism and describes himself as an embodiment of resilience and determination.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspekta Mwala, a veteran Kenyan actor born in Taita Taveta county, has spoken about growing up with dwarfism and the stigmatisation he faced, which led him to discover his acting talents by cracking jokes with friends. He began acting in 1994 and recently won medals in England in competitions organised for people with dwarfism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns, striking twice in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The result put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and answered criticism following their earlier 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
St Mary's School, Yala, and Maseno School won the Siaya and Kisumu County boys' football titles respectively, with Yala defeating Nyabondo 3-0 in a final moved to Maseno School grounds due to security concerns from crowd trouble on Thursday.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap with two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match delayed two hours by a severe storm in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal for France, with Mbappe moving to 16 career World Cup goals.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J match on Monday, with Amine Gouiri equalizing and Nadhir Benbouali scoring the winner. The victory gives Algeria a chance to progress to the knockout round if they beat Austria in their next fixture.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has closed its investigation into a Sh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, ruling it lacks jurisdiction because no public funds were used. The decision comes as FKF president Hussein Mohammed faces internal pressure from a faction led by his deputy McDonald Mariga over allegations of financial mismanagement.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly a quarter of the 1,248 players selected for the 2026 World Cup represent a country other than their birthplace. Scouting dual-national players has become vital to achieving success, with Morocco becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final and fielding a full foreign-born 11 at one point in their tournament opener against Brazil.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece notes that Cape Verde, a nation of 525,000, held Spain and Uruguay to draws at the 2026 World Cup, while Kenya has never qualified, raising questions about African football development and Kenya's place in it.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for speedy completion of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County, welcoming the Sports Ministry's commitment to finish the project by October 2026. The upgraded facility is intended to nurture sports talent and position Bungoma as a regional sporting hub, with plans to add pitches for basketball, netball, volleyball, handball and a public pool.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Nkuka Mboladinga, a prominent DR Congo supporter known for standing motionless for 90 minutes with one arm raised during matches as a tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba, has arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, after overcoming travel setbacks to attend the World Cup.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ferdinand Omanyala, the reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion, secured his ticket to the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games after clocking 10.00 seconds at national trials in Nairobi, aiming to win back-to-back gold medals.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five Kenyan Masters hockey teams—comprising 126 players across O-35 Women, O-40 Men, O-40 Women, O-45 Men, and O-50 Men categories—will compete at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands next month, after three Kenyan teams earned a spot through strong performances at the African Masters Invitational tournament in South Africa last year.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups and struck twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a Group K match on June 23, 2026, in Houston, advancing the team toward the knockout rounds.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch credited fatigue from back-to-back matches for his team's upset 88-79 victory over Equity Dumas on Saturday followed by a 92-58 loss to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 7th Edition of the Rashid Abdalla Super Cup will feature a record 44 teams, expanding from Kwale and Mombasa counties to include Kilifi and Tana River. For the first time, the tournament will restrict participation to players aged 25 years and below.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, a move he believes would be "best for everyone," with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real Madrid earlier this month.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's 1986 "Hand of God" goal, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals. Argentine fans in Buenos Aires celebrated both players' iconic tournament moments.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A France vs. Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia was halted for more than two hours due to lightning and torrential rain, marking the first time a tournament match has been paused for weather. France was leading 1-0 when play was suspended.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says the club must strengthen by signing new players and releasing others to break their 28-year title hoodoo. Leopards finished second behind Gor Mahia in the just-concluded season.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
International collaborations including the American Volleyball Coaches Association and global charity 'Let's Keep the Ball Flying' are supporting grassroots volleyball development in Kenya through coaching, mentorship, and equipment provision at the school level.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that construction of training pitches at Talanta Stadium is underway as part of infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The stadium's total specialised training grounds will rise to three following the handover of two pitches to the Ministry of Defence.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiminini Combined FC have secured promotion from FKF Division One Zone C to the National Super League after wrapping up their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Trans Nzoia All Stars. Head coach Yohana Wanyama reflected on a resilient season that began with a loss but saw the team reorganize and improve their tactics.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
International collaborations including the American Volleyball Coaches Association and the global volleyball charity Let's Keep the Ball Flying are strengthening grassroots volleyball development in Kenya through coaching, mentorship, and equipment provision at the school level, implemented locally by Trailblazers Elite Foundation.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real earlier this month.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiminini Combined FC have secured promotion from FKF Division One Zone C to the National Super League after finishing their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Trans Nzoia All Stars. Head coach Yohana Wanyama credited the team's resilience after an initially difficult start, noting improved tactics helped turn the season around.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferdinand Omanyala qualified for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after running 10.00 seconds in the national trials at Nyayo Stadium, aiming to defend his reigning Commonwealth Games title.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five Kenyan Masters teams—comprising 126 players across O-35 Women, O-40 Men, O-40 Women, O-45 Men and O-50 Men categories—will compete at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, following strong performances at the African Masters Invitational tournament.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the 2026 World Cup, making him the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, a record surpassing Lionel Messi. The 41-year-old captain's performance came after what he described as "a dark week," and he now has 10 World Cup goals overall, more than any other Portuguese player.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 7th Edition of the Rashid Abdalla Super Cup will feature a record 44 teams competing across the Coast region, expanding from Kwale and Mombasa to include Kilifi and Tana River counties. The tournament will introduce an age restriction for the first time, limiting eligibility to players aged 25 years and below.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the club is to end its 28-year title drought. Ambani indicated the 12-time league champions must strengthen while releasing some players to manage the wage bill.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed that infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at Talanta Stadium are on track, with two training pitches handed over to the Ministry of Defence for construction, bringing the total specialised training grounds to three.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANU Wolfpacks defeated Equity Dumas 88-79 on Saturday but lost 92-58 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday. Head coach Michael Oluoch attributed the contrasting performances to fatigue from the back-to-back matches, saying the demanding schedule affected his team's energy levels in the second game.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, making him the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia, a France vs Iraq match was suspended for more than two hours due to lightning and torrential rain, marking the first weather-related match pause at the tournament. France was leading 1-0 when play was halted.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Despite a court order and conservation concerns, construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course is ongoing in Imenti Forest, Meru County, with workers felling mature trees under security from Kenya Forest Service rangers. The 32,000-acre forest serves as a critical migratory corridor and breeding ground for elephants and primary water catchment.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Kericho residents and cyclists planted trees at Moi Gardens to mark Father's Day as part of environmental conservation efforts. The county government secured 3,000 tree seedlings to be planted across Kericho County, including in the Mau Forest, to increase forest cover and environmental sustainability.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to address the sector's slow growth over the past two decades, saying Kenya could boost arrivals to 10 million in coming years by leveraging local, regional, and global competitiveness. The PS noted that tourism generates more than Sh500 billion annually and that the government is supporting the industry through market diversification and enhanced digital competitiveness, while simplifying the ETA process and removing visa requirements for African tourists.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. Investments such as the Nairobi Expressway and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host, are expected to increase visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities, and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. A hotel manager noted that projects such as the Nairobi Expressway and Talanta Sports City Stadium have improved accessibility, and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya are expected to increase visitor arrivals.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda at Entebbe International Airport and ordered to return to Nairobi. Karua, a senior counsel and former Justice Minister, had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend the bail hearing of Erias Lukwago, who represents opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A devastating explosion and fire at the Barzan gas processing facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday killed 13 foreign workers of Indian and Pakistani nationality and injured 66 others, including workers from Kenya, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Tanzania and Nigeria. Qatar's Energy Minister attributed the incident to a technical malfunction during facility start-up, with no evidence of sabotage.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Force Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on X that he ordered the deportation of Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, saying she will no longer be allowed entry. Karua had travelled to Uganda to help defend detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye but was stopped by immigration officials citing security reasons.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon, stating Israel must fully withdraw without retaining any territory, as Israeli gunfire killed two people despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of the south as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. She had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend a bail hearing for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's lawyer.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States as pushing the Korean peninsula "to the brink of a nuclear war", state media reported.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Larry is the Chief Mouser to the Treasury, a cat who has lived through six Prime Ministers at Number 10 Downing Street.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Estonia, despite their different development levels, both experience what the article describes as "peculiar excesses occasioned by Russia." Estonia, the EU's digital hub and a sworn enemy of Russia, has based its ambassador in Kenya to expand relations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told the International Development Cooperation Conference in Nairobi that Global South countries should move away from traditional aid models toward partnerships based on mutual interests, investment, and local ownership, saying development cooperation should focus on expanding market access, technology transfer, and private investment rather than dependency on grants.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed he personally ordered the deportation of Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua, distancing his father President Yoweri Museveni from the decision. Karua was travelling to Uganda to attend court proceedings related to opposition leader Kizza Besigye, where she serves on his legal team, but was detained and deported upon arrival.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he personally decided to deport Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from the country, and that she will no longer be allowed entry into Uganda.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among Horn of Africa countries to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, warning that no single nation can effectively tackle the crimes alone. The call was made at a regional conference in Nairobi bringing together delegates from Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies hit hard by the Middle East war. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports, while its drone and missile attacks undermined their status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Journalist leaders from ten Eastern African countries met in Mombasa and adopted a declaration to advance accurate, ethical, evidence-based reporting on migration and labour mobility, aiming to combat misinformation and address concerns over human trafficking and irregular migration.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2027 election messaging risks focusing narrowly on tax and debt management rather than how economic policy translates into tangible improvements in voters' pockets and livelihoods.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion columnist argues that audiences instinctively recognize and prefer genuine human creativity and effort over AI-generated content, which often feels emotionally hollow despite being technically polished; communicators should take note of growing consumer fatigue with artificial media.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Terrorist organisations like Al-Shabaab and Islamic State Somalia are increasingly recruiting women for intelligence gathering, recruitment, weapons smuggling, and financial facilitation because their perceived harmlessness allows them to evade security detection. Kenya has responded by placing 13 terrorists, including women, on domestic terrorism sanctions lists and focusing on identifying Kenyan women recruited into these groups.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan shareholders are frequently portrayed as passive victims when public companies collapse, but in reality shareholders themselves are often active contributors to decline through their lack of engagement and responsibility beyond dividend collection.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's government should shift from controlling expenditure to measuring the value and productivity of public institutions—ensuring service excellence and fiscal sustainability through institutionalized productivity measurement rather than compliance-focused spending controls.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recent receipt of Sh90 million in climate disaster funding through the Santiago Network signals that climate finance is increasingly available, but flows only to institutions that demonstrate readiness. The author contends that financial institutions must position themselves to access this capital as climate impacts reshape livelihoods across the country.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, scheduled for debate with only one day of public hearings in Nairobi, does not adequately represent the 2.3 million smokers who may benefit from smokeless nicotine alternatives.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, with only one day of public hearings set aside nationwide, fails to adequately consult the 2.3 million smokers who might benefit from smokeless nicotine alternatives as a means to quit combustible tobacco.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →