The united Opposition has exposed deep divisions over how to handle Gen Z commemorations, with leaders issuing contradictory remarks on whether supporters should take to the streets, undermining repeated promises to field a single candidate against President William Ruto in next year's election.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The united Opposition has exposed deep divisions over how to handle Gen Z commemorations, with leaders issuing contradictory remarks on whether supporters should take to the streets, undermining repeated promises to field a single candidate against President William Ruto in next year's election.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Three allies of President William Ruto and billionaire Jayesh Saini have suffered a legal setback after a court rejected their attempt to be struck out of a lawsuit alleging the government secretly built surveillance software to manage its public image.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists who disappeared during Gen Z memorial protests in Nairobi have resurfaced, and an attempted kidnapping of a senior editor has reignited public outcry over alleged state-orchestrated abductions to terrorize and silence critics. Rights groups describe a pattern since the June 2024 Gen Z uprising in which plain-clothes officers in unmarked vehicles allegedly seize protesters and take them to undisclosed locations.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines President William Ruto's international travel frequency in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, amid ongoing public debate over the frequency, cost, and value of presidential trips.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
On the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, an opinion piece argues that while a recently announced reparations framework is welcome, compensation cannot substitute for justice and accountability. The article calls for answers about who was responsible and what reforms are needed to prevent similar deaths in the future.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is implementing mandatory inspections for all vehicles, a costly measure that has sparked public outcry as motorists face additional financial burden on already strained budgets.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro will soon announce which political outfit he will join, according to The Standard.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Eight MCAs in Homa Bay County have raised concerns that Sh1 billion in ward development projects allocated for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years were not implemented, with only Agriculture Department projects fully completed, raising questions about fund accountability and irregularities in project implementation.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The East African Press Councils has called for an end to hostilities between governments and media across the region, warning that attacks on journalists and media houses threaten press freedom and democratic governance. The council expressed concern over intimidation, profiling and harassment of journalists by state actors, pointing to tensions in Kenya involving President William Ruto and the Standard Group.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang'i has called on the government to suspend the NTSA's planned mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme for vehicles older than four years, arguing the policy lacks adequate public participation, sufficient evidence, and will impose unnecessary financial burden on struggling Kenyans.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has completed her first 100 days in office, implementing reforms to improve service delivery and accountability. Key achievements include stabilizing the government payroll system (averting approximately Sh6.2 billion in wastage), securing Sh1.5 billion in scholarships for public servants through international partnerships, and establishing AI laboratories and training modules at the Kenya School of Government.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County Assembly has approved Governor Wilber Ottichilo's Sh7.72 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, Sh820 million higher than the previous year. Of the approved budget, 70 per cent is allocated to recurrent expenditure and 30 per cent to development projects.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has paid Ksh.448 million in compensation to 348 Kenyans under a protest victims compensation framework, with 500 more victims expected to receive compensation in the coming week, according to Professor Makau Mutua, chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has forced the shutdown of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor following an overnight security operation at Nation Media Group offices in Kampala. The crackdown came after Muhoozi posted on X that he had approval to close the outlets, stating the action targets "bad stories" about the country's leadership.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has criticized the National Transport and Safety Authority's planned mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme, set for July 1, describing the Sh2,000 fee for vehicles older than four years as insensitive and unfair given Kenyans' economic hardships and existing costs including fuel, taxes, and insurance.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
A group of Western Kenya political leaders, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and more than 15 MPs, is calling for President William Ruto to nominate National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula as his running mate in 2027, and positioning him as the region's preferred presidential candidate for 2032.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba declared that President Museveni granted him authority to shut down any media house, invoking those powers to force NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor off air. The general announced that all critical coverage of Uganda's leadership would henceforth require clearance from his office.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has joined leaders opposing the government's plan to introduce mandatory annual inspections for private vehicles older than four years starting July, at a cost of KSh2,000 per vehicle. He argues the policy lacks evidence, transparency, and sensitivity to citizens' economic hardship amid rising fuel prices, insurance premiums, and taxes.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto warned students that every choice carries consequences, speaking at a thanksgiving service in Meru County following recent school unrest involving arson and destruction of property. He emphasized that education builds character as much as academic success, and urged learners to resolve differences peacefully rather than through violence.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, accusing them of hostile reporting and acting against national interests. The shutdown has triggered concern among journalists and press freedom advocates over constitutional protections on freedom of expression.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA parliamentary by-election candidate for Ol Kalou, reported that his campaign billboard was destroyed in Captain Town, the first such incident since campaigning began for the seat vacated by David Kiaraho's death in March. Muchina alleged the vandals were transported to the location and said a rival candidate's billboard was left intact.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto addressed school unrests at a public rally in Meru town, warning students involved in unrest that "choices have consequences" and urging parents to take a more active role in their children's upbringing. He also announced the government had set aside funds to recruit 24,000 teachers.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission says it will monitor political leaders and periodically release lists of those engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric. NCIC chairperson Kepha Omae warned that the law will be applied regardless of political affiliation.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Treasury's Public Private Partnership Directorate is facing scrutiny for stalling privately funded project proposals, preventing the release of billions of shillings in private sector capital for infrastructure and leaving Kenya reliant on debt to fund mega projects.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's MSMEs require Sh4 trillion in market loans to sustain and expand operations, but commercial banks currently supply only Sh700 billion, leaving a Sh3.3 trillion shortfall. The article argues that bridging this funding gap requires mutual adjustment between lenders and small business owners, balancing cash flow needs with banks' regulatory risk management requirements.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A security lockdown of Nairobi on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests shut businesses and disrupted supply chains as police blocked major roads and restricted access to the Central Business District.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has ruled out any extension of the June 30, 2026 deadline for filing 2025 income tax returns, warning that taxpayers who miss the deadline will face penalties and possible default assessments. KRA has expanded support services through multiple platforms to assist last-minute filers.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
At the Eurobike trade fair, manufacturers are introducing artificial intelligence into bicycles, including smart electric motors that monitor cyclists' movements and terrain to automatically adjust assistance. AI is being integrated into areas ranging from electric motors to safety and services, with the technology hoped to revive an industry experiencing years of flagging sales.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Modern technology is key to bridging insurance gaps that leave households vulnerable to economic strain from everyday incidents like power surges and appliance failures, according to industry experts cited in the article.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Assurance secured two top honors and two runner-up placements at the annual Think Business Insurance Awards, winning the Major Loss Award and Best Insurance Company in Sustainable CSR, while placing second runner-up for Risk Management Award and Best Innovator in Inclusive and Emerging Risks Insurance.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Invictus Energy, an Australian company operating in Zimbabwe, is setting up a pilot gas-to-power project to supply electricity to a gold mine within 12 to 18 months, with plans to scale to full commercial production. The project aims to address Zimbabwe's energy shortages, which cost the economy 6.1 percent of GDP in 2022.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple US startups have begun operating new-design small nuclear reactors for the first time in nearly 50 years, with Antares achieving the milestone at Idaho National Laboratory in June 2026 and Aalo Atomics and Valar Atomics following suit. The development, enabled by billions in private and government funding, is being called a turning point for the nuclear industry.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Embu MPs, have opposed the Tea Board of Kenya's levy of Sh2.28 per kilogram charged to buyers, saying it forces them to seek alternative markets and costs the sector Sh1.2 billion annually. The leaders called on the government to remove the levy and instead fund tea research and marketing.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's economic transformation depends on the agricultural sector's performance, which faces challenges including climate change, soil degradation, pests, and post-harvest losses. The article argues that sustained investment in agricultural research, innovation, and science-led solutions—particularly through institutions like KALRO—is essential to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five activists—Fredrick Ojiro Odhiambo, Michael Ngige, Muteti Mulinge, Collins Ochieng and Elijah Alam—were abducted and tortured by masked men for 48 hours and interrogated about their protests and funding sources. They are receiving treatment at Nairobi Women's Hospital for injuries including groin, joint, chest and abdominal pains.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Four armed men attempted to abduct Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public universities are disbursing Sh4.2 billion to over 400,000 continuing undergraduates under the Student-Centred Funding Model, with total 2025/26 releases reaching Sh18.4 billion. The model is beginning to face strain from funding shortfalls as the number of government-sponsored students grows, with 270,715 newly qualified for placement this year.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Menengai High School teacher Fenwick Cyril Maloba completed a 45-hour non-stop mathematics lesson, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds. The achievement awaits official ratification from Guinness World Records.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Three people died and scores were injured when a log-laden trailer lost control while overtaking on the Bungoma–Eldoret highway at Chimoi Bridge on Saturday, overturning onto a matatu travelling from Nairobi. Rescue efforts were hampered by the weight of the trailer trapping passengers in the wreckage.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
At least six people were killed and more than a dozen others injured in two separate road accidents in Kericho and Bungoma counties on Saturday. The first crash involved a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle that veered onto the wrong lane and collided head-on with a matatu in Fort Ternan, Kericho County, killing three pillion passengers; the second crash location and details were not fully provided in the available text.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police have arrested at least 40 members of the Rock Boys gang in Homa Bay Town in connection with robbery with violence and assault that have troubled residents for the past six months. The gang, comprising teenagers aged between 16 and 19, will be arraigned in court on Monday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Moses Ekuwam from Lokichogio, Turkana County, has returned home with a Master's degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from China University of Petroleum, becoming one of the first sons of Turkana to attain the milestone. He has been awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD at the same institution.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called on parents to take a more active role in raising their children and instilling discipline and values, saying schools can only educate learners but cannot replace family responsibility. Speaking at Burieruri High School's 60th anniversary in Meru County, Ruto said recent school unrest should serve as a wake-up call for parents, teachers, and the community to work together in moulding responsible citizens, emphasizing that education must include character formation alongside academic excellence.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Kadhi's court in Garissa has ordered a man to pay four cows as unpaid mahr (bridal dower) to his estranged wife following their 26-year marriage, either by delivering the cows within 90 days or by paying their market value equivalent. The wife had sought divorce citing lack of maintenance and cruelty.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to register for the Social Health Authority, saying it offers inclusive benefits regardless of employment status, unlike the defunct NHIF. She blamed local politics and misinformation for low uptake, noting that only 39 per cent of Kitui County residents have enrolled.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Internal Affairs officers took a statement from Nakuru activist James Mbugua regarding his arrest during June 25th Gen Z anniversary protests, revisiting the scene captured in a viral video that showed officers restraining him and bundling him into a police vehicle while he struggled with crutches. The investigation is probing claims of excessive force and mistreatment, with officers tracing witnesses to the incident.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activist Davis Lichuma has gone missing after recent protests near Parliament, while five other protesters arrested during the same June 25 demonstrations were found with torture injuries; police say they are investigating the disappearance and allegations of enforced disappearances and torture.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
About 14,000 Kenyan children are born annually with sickle cell disease, a prevalent yet neglected condition disproportionately affecting families in the Lake and Western regions. A father from Busia, after losing one child to the disease and raising another with it, has undertaken a walk to raise awareness and push for better healthcare response.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health is collecting public views on proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of 2007 to address emerging nicotine products not covered under current legislation, as manufacturers increasingly target young people through deceptive packaging and marketing strategies.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activists and human rights defenders have issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the government to produce Davis Lichuma, a Mathare-based social justice activist who went missing on June 25 during Gen Z protest commemorations, threatening fresh street demonstrations on Tuesday if he is not produced. The demands were made at a press briefing where community members, families of the missing, and rights advocates condemned what they described as a surge in enforced disappearances targeting activists in the Mathare area.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police are probing the deaths of Christine Mbene, 31, and her husband Lucas Muthusi, 32, found dead in Kamweli Village, Mwea, Embu County. A resident suspects Muthusi killed his wife with an axe before taking poison.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives have launched an investigation following an armed attack at Watamu Mall after CCTV footage showed four masked gunmen arriving on a motorcycle and storming the premises around 4:00 pm. The suspects, armed with pistols and firing warning shots, targeted a restaurant inside the mall and allegedly focused on a specific table, with authorities investigating links to a Sh79 million fraud dispute.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Dr. Daniel Odhiambo Dondi, a finance officer at Maseno University, was hacked to death on Saturday evening in Homa Bay as he returned home, in what his father described as a land-related attack. The suspect concealed himself in a maize plantation and struck Dondi on the head with a panga; Dondi's daughter witnessed the attack and raised an alarm that caused the attacker to flee.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old woman says she was attacked with concentrated sulphuric acid in February 2026 after ending a relationship with Elvis Opiyo, reportedly a NIS officer. She alleges the attack was orchestrated as part of a campaign involving the Mathare underworld, and says justice has been painfully slow while those responsible remain free.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Abdul Aziz Duba, known as Zizo, says he was abducted by armed men identifying themselves as police officers from Juja, Kiambu County, six days ago, and remains missing. The alleged abduction has sparked protests in Kiamaiko, with family and residents demanding the government either release him or charge him with a crime.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have acknowledged receiving a missing person report for Mathare activist Davis Lichuma, who disappeared on June 25, 2026, during commemorations of the Gen Z protests. Activists have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to produce him or face street demonstrations on Tuesday.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan journalist Angeline Ochieng received a special mention in the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards for her story on reformed midwives reducing maternal deaths in rural Kenya. Three African journalists won the awards for reporting on migration, women's sports and maternal health across the continent.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Edmund Serem, Abraham Kibiwot, and Wilberforce Kones will represent Kenya in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Paris Diamond League, while Jacob Krop leads Kenyan entries in the men's 5,000m. The meet is taking place under strict health and programme guidelines following a heat wave in France.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and progress to the World Cup knockout stages. Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, sandwiching a Ghana equalizer, secured the 2018 runners-up a last-32 clash against the Group K runner-up in Toronto on Thursday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds as Group L winners. England will face one of the best third-placed teams in Atlanta on Wednesday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned Saturday following his side's elimination from the World Cup group stage. Clarke led Scotland to the past two European Championships and a first World Cup appearance since 1998, but the team failed to progress beyond the group stage despite beating Haiti 1-0.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij announced the loss of their unborn son. Gakpo has asked for privacy and space, and will remain at the World Cup camp in Kansas City with the Dutch Football Association's support.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Austria and Algeria drew 3-3, with both teams qualifying for World Cup knockout rounds and eliminating Iran. Austria reached the knockout round for the first time since 1982, while Algeria matched their 2014 World Cup performance.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth tournament goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, finishing Group J with maximum points ahead of their last-32 match against Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Darts Association Nakuru County League's Fifth Seeding Series Championships began on June 26, 2026, at Summit Resort in Nakuru City, with trophies donated by Summit Darts Club Patron Simon Mwangi Kimotho to be awarded to winners.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L and secure passage to the World Cup last 32, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scoring after Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, sidelined by a hamstring injury, is "available" for the team's first-ever World Cup knockout match against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Marsch previously using Davies's potential return as a decoy in an earlier group-stage game.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's Jannik Sinner, the world number one, says he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite having skipped warm-up tournaments and having limited time on grass courts. Sinner has not played since losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the French Open second round in May.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, have qualified for the knockout rounds and will face reigning champions Argentina in the last 32 on July 3 in Miami. The article compares the vast disparities between the teams: Argentina are ranked first globally and have a squad valued at $920 million, while Cape Verde rank 67th with a squad worth $62 million.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic is targeting a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, drawing inspiration from Serena Williams' return to tennis at age 44 after four years away. Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slams, will play her first singles match in four years against Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan will face five-time champion Brazil in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Houston on Monday. Despite Brazil being favoured, Japan striker Takumi Minamino said the team can pull off a surprise by playing with an underdog mentality, citing their 3-2 friendly victory over Brazil in October.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about Mohamed Salah's health after the striker exited in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. Hassan said Salah assured him the injury was not serious.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ended speculation about Max Verstappen replacing George Russell by declaring the team's driver line-up will remain unchanged next year, saying he is happy with both Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Russell claimed his second win of the year for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen of Red Bull, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes third.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title at VetLab Sports Club, finishing on 219 total and receiving KES 115,600 from the KES 500,000 prize purse. The victory moves him to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points, ahead of Jay Sandhu on 630 points.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Joshua Wasike captured the International Commonwealth Cruiserweight Championship with a knockout victory at Kalakoda Nightmare in Nairobi V, a boxing event held at Masshouse Arena on June 26, 2026. The win showcases Kenya's emergence as a regional hub for professional boxing.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham said the team achieved their objective of winning their World Cup group after a 2-0 victory over Panama, but warned there was still significant room for improvement ahead of the knockout stage.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt advanced from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1–1 draw against Iran, finishing runners-up in their group on goal difference.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercy Chepso and Kenneth Lagat were crowned champions at the inaugural KEMRI Cross Country Championships held at Eldoret Sports Club on Sunday, with Chepso winning the senior women's 10-kilometre race in 34:47.6 and Lagat claiming the senior men's race in 29:49.2. Organisers pledged to make the event an annual fixture aimed at promoting sports science, athlete health, and community engagement.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pastoralists from four counties in northern Kenya—Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, and Laikipia—have received Sh655 million from the Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project through community-based wildlife conservancies in partnership with the Northern Rangeland Trust. The funds are distributed with nearly 60 per cent going directly to community groups and the remainder split between rangeland conservation and organizational operations.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's military head Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, the Daily Monitor, and other outlets operated by Nation Media Group, stating he does not believe in a free press. The Daily Monitor reported being under "military siege" with armed soldiers stationed outside its offices.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Russian government has acknowledged losses suffered by Kenyan families and started the process of compensating them for relatives killed in Russia's war against Ukraine. Denis Bagaka and Simon Gititu were among Kenyans lured into the conflict while working in Qatar for private security firms.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Federation of East Africa Journalists has condemned Uganda's shutdown of NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor, and Spark TV, ordered by Uganda People's Defence Forces Chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling it an attack on media freedom and a sign of a "crumbling regime."
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A report analyzing IMF documents across 11 countries found that 73 per cent of IMF recommendations focused on fiscal consolidation including spending cuts, while Kenya devotes 29 per cent of government revenue to external debt servicing compared with 9 per cent to health and 18 per cent to education. The report argues IMF-backed hiring restrictions and wage limits could worsen shortages of teachers, nurses and other frontline workers.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of protestors rallied in Kraljevo, Serbia, on Sunday, a day after President Aleksandar Vucic said he would step down within "weeks" following more than a year of student-led protests. The anti-corruption demonstrations began after 16 people were killed in a November 2024 railway station collapse.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Australia will increase the maximum penalty for platforms flouting its social media ban for under-16s to Aus$99 million and grant its eSafety watchdog greater powers to enforce compliance. The government is actively investigating potential non-compliance by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Denmark's meteorological institute recorded a temperature of 36.6°C north of Odense on Saturday, surpassing the previous record of 36.4°C set in August 1975. The record was set as a heatwave swept across the Scandinavian country.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations estimates nearly 6.8 million people may be affected by twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, which have killed nearly 1,000 people and left tens of thousands missing. The projections include up to two million people in Caracas alone.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Central African Republic confirmed a cholera outbreak in health districts near Bangui on June 26, 2026, with 24 deaths and 197 cases reported. Measures to limit spread have been deployed in affected areas, and authorities are investigating the source of the outbreak.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French health officials said approximately 1,000 additional deaths were observed since June 24 during a record-breaking heatwave affecting western Europe, with 85 percent of deaths among those aged 65 and over, particularly in areas under red alert.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with tens of thousands reported missing, as rescue efforts enter their fourth day when survival odds sharply decline. The country, already facing economic crisis and political upheaval, faces additional strain as millions lack sanitation and basic needs.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations with France on Friday, citing years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty, and alleged foreign interference. France said it regrets the decision and is considering taking reciprocal measures.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's landmark dog meat ban, set to take effect in February 2027, is rapidly closing the industry that once bred 400,000–450,000 dogs annually for human consumption. The law, passed in January 2024, imposes prison sentences of up to three years for violators, as younger Koreans increasingly view dogs as pets.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Burkina Faso's military government has ended diplomatic relations with France, accusing it of "ceaseless activism" against the country and neo-colonial ambitions. The decision follows years of friction since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in 2022 and expelled French troops, pivoting instead toward China and Russia.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
French health officials reported approximately 1,000 additional deaths since June 24 compared to expected figures during a record-breaking heatwave affecting western Europe. The majority of deaths were among those aged 65 and over, with the sharpest increases occurring among people dying at home, particularly in the Ile-de-France region.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team to use their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification as a unifying force for peace in the Eastern DRC, following the team's dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her 15-year rule, has vowed in an interview to return to her country "this year," months after being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indonesian authorities charged four people after an anti-government rally in Surabaya on Friday, where around 100 protesters gathered to oppose a fuel price hike and a free school meals programme affected by food poisonings and corruption claims. Some demonstrators threw objects including firecrackers and rocks; police arrested 24 people that day and released most without charge.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thai police arrested an Australian man in his 40s at Bangkok airport in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. The suspect faces charges including murder, concealment of a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes, with CCTV footage showing him entering a condominium with the girl and leaving alone carrying a suitcase.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Czech Republic set a new temperature record of 41.1°C in Doksany north of Prague on Sunday, the second record in two days after Saturday's 40.9°C peak. The meteorological institute said this was the first time 41 degrees had been registered in its official weather station network, amid an unprecedented two-week heatwave affecting much of Europe.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A helicopter belonging to state oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, killing all 14 Saudi citizens on board. An investigation is under way to determine the cause.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several people were injured when lightning struck a tree at Tosselilla Sommarland amusement park in southern Sweden on Sunday during a severe thunderstorm. One 45-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries; two others were taken to hospital by ambulance, and seven more (two adults and five children) sought treatment for minor injuries.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board—five instructors, five students, and the pilot—in one of France's deadliest light aircraft accidents. The German-registered aircraft crashed in a grassy area near the Nancy-Essey aerodrome runway, and the cause was not immediately clear.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflects on the funeral of Stephen Ngei Musyoka, director of Makindu Motors, who sold an estimated 300,000 motorcycles since 2006 and touched the livelihoods of at least two million Kenyans, arguing that Kenya's challenge is not a shortage of extraordinary people but failure to recognize ordinary people doing extraordinary work.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan government agencies place unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles in the way of businesses, and that the country should instead encourage foreign direct investment like Asahi's acquisition of EABL to facilitate job creation, technology transfer, and economic development.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on the state's killing of sixty-five young Kenyans during June 25, 2024 protests and argues that this sharp, unsparing memory cannot be erased by time or distraction, describing it as a theological problem the state has not satisfactorily explained.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that opposition players must make a difficult decision to unite if they are truly committed to regime change in the 2027 election, suggesting that a divided opposition could hand President Ruto another term.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on the author's experience as a young democracy advocate at the University of Nairobi in the early 1980s, contrasting past ideals of justice and democracy with current circumstances.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial rejects what it calls intimidation of journalists, following an attempted abduction of Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. The piece argues that a free press is essential to democracy and that the timing of the incident, days after President William Ruto publicly criticized the Standard Group, raises serious questions.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the June invasion of All Saints' Cathedral, in which hired goons assaulted civil society participants during a post-budget dialogue, exposed a deeper question about the Church's public witness and moral authority as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. The author contends that the incident's relative lack of public outrage indicates the Church should undertake introspection about its role as the nation's moral compass.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recurring school fire tragedies—which have claimed over 140 lives across incidents from 1991 to 2026—stem from failures across the entire education ecosystem rather than individual school management. The author contends that while factors like student unrest, inadequate counselling, and weak safety enforcement are cited after each fire, the root causes extend beyond the school gate.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kinshasa is pursuing a military solution to the ongoing DRC conflict while the international community calls for dialogue, noting that while rebels have released prisoners and withdrawn from areas, Kinshasa has not fulfilled its corresponding commitments and continues military escalations around Rubaya and Minembwe highlands.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard criticizes Sarah Elderkin's article endorsing a Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna political pairing as insider propaganda masquerading as analysis, arguing it prioritizes factional loyalty over journalistic integrity and relies on selective history and rhetorical framing rather than serious political commentary.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A June 2026 Court of Appeal judgment in Commissioner of Domestic Taxes vs Del Monte Kenya Limited has clarified how foreign exchange losses should be treated under Kenyan tax law, particularly for businesses using foreign currency loans for operational purposes.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →