Deep cracks have emerged in the Rift Valley as a Cabinet Secretary and a Senator engage in a fierce battle over who will succeed William Ruto when he exits the Presidency.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Deep cracks have emerged in the Rift Valley as a Cabinet Secretary and a Senator engage in a fierce battle over who will succeed William Ruto when he exits the Presidency.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto suffered a crushing defeat to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in the Ol Kalou by-election, forcing him to reconsider his re-election strategy. Analysts have suggested he use a High Court ruling ordering Cabinet reconstitution within 120 days to reorganise his government.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
The UDA party's loss in the Olkalou by-election resulted from competing personal interests among President Ruto's allies, clashes of egos, uncoordinated campaign approach, and internal fights for loyalty to the President, according to party insiders. Different politicians within the party pursued their own political interests rather than supporting the party's candidate Samuel Muchina.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki faces growing uncertainty over his political influence in Mt Kenya, which sources describe as one of President William Ruto's biggest re-election challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Since 1975, Ol Kalou constituency has developed a reputation for resisting political waves and voting according to conscience, following the legacy of politician JM Kariuki who spoke truth to power without being intimidated by State influence.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who have walked the same political path for the last two election cycles, are now in a battle for influence in Western Kenya.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Election Observation Group has called on the IEBC to investigate KIEMS and fingerprint authentication failures recorded during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, and to document all biometric failures including cases where complementary voter identification procedures were used.
31 min ago · Capital News →
Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have intensified campaigns in Western Kenya to consolidate political support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while promising continued regional development.
1 hour ago · Capital News →
Tech firms are rolling out advanced smartphones with AI agents that can execute tasks like ordering food and composing messages via voice command. At least three firms displayed such "agentic phones" at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, with smartphone maker Nubia unveiling its NaviX Ultra powered by ByteDance's Doubao chatbot.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is using diplomatic engagement to attract investment and partnerships in pharmaceutical manufacturing, positioning itself as a regional hub. Ambassadors from seven countries toured Square Pharmaceuticals' Athi River facility, which has produced medicines since December 2022 and aims to reduce Kenya's heavy dependence on imported medicines, currently accounting for more than 80 percent of consumption.
31 min ago · Capital News →
Veterinarians warn that unqualified animal health practitioners and misuse of veterinary medicines are undermining food safety and public health, and compromising Kenya's livestock export ambitions. Kenya Veterinary Association officials say existing laws are sufficient but weak enforcement exposes consumers to unsafe animal products, and urge stronger collaboration between regulators, county governments, and law enforcement.
40 min ago · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school administrators against imposing illegal levies on parents without approval, stating that all new levies must be agreed upon by both parents and the ministry before introduction. The ministry says several principals are already facing disciplinary action for failing to adhere to set guidelines on school levies.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
The Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism, Asia's only dedicated exorcism centre, has opened in Metro Manila to train Philippine priests and clergy from across the region. According to Father Jose Francisco Syquia, the centre was built because cases were piling up, driven by trauma from bullying, sexual abuse, and family separation.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) were crowned Kenya Volleyball Federation men's league champions for the first time after defeating Chema Volleyball Club in straight sets in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena, completing a double against the newcomers.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Didier Deschamps said goodbye to his role as France's head coach on Saturday after 14 years in charge, describing his time with the players as a "truly wonderful adventure." France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup in North America after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Iran has executed Aref Khoshkar, sentenced to death for killing security force member Salman Amir-Ahmadi during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, after approval by the Supreme Court and at the request of the deceased's parents. The execution is part of a broader surge in Iranian executions since the start of the Middle East war in February.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of former nationalist leader Viktor Orban, said he will sign a newly passed constitutional amendment that would end his term as head of state. The amendment was passed by lawmakers as part of pro-EU Prime Minister Peter Magyar's effort to loosen Orban's grip on the country following his landslide election victory in April.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut for Washington to meet Donald Trump and discuss the situation in Lebanon, strengthening the ceasefire in the south, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese regions. This is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman's visit in 2009.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Thousands gathered in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a pro-government rally against an alleged forced recruitment campaign by authorities in the northern Tigray region. Human Rights Watch said security forces aligned with the TPLF were forcibly recruiting young men, including boys as young as 15.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Waves of Ukrainian drones attacked e-commerce warehouses in Moscow and Tambov regions on Saturday, killing eight people and causing large fires. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian territory in recent months, which it calls "long-range sanctions" in response to Russian bombardments.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The wife of Indian hunger strike activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has refused food since June 28 to protest alleged university exam fraud and demand the education minister's resignation, accused the government on Sunday of "illegal detention" disguised as medical care after police took him to hospital against his will.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 5,119, with 16,740 injured. La Guaira, a coastal state near Caracas, was most severely affected, and recovery efforts continue from collapsed buildings.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another went missing following an Iranian attack. The strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals as Britain seeks their extradition to face charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. The Tate brothers face 59 charges in total — 42 against Andrew and 17 against Tristan, according to British authorities.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →