Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru of the DCP party defeated UDA's candidate by a margin of nearly 30,000 votes in the Ol Kalou by-election, part of a broader pattern in which voters across Mt Kenya, Western and the Rift Valley regions are rejecting political leaders and refusing handouts.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru of the DCP party defeated UDA's candidate by a margin of nearly 30,000 votes in the Ol Kalou by-election, part of a broader pattern in which voters across Mt Kenya, Western and the Rift Valley regions are rejecting political leaders and refusing handouts.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku stated that the UDA party spent approximately Ksh.100 million to fund campaigns in the Ol Kalou constituency by-elections, dismissing reports of Ksh.10 billion in spending and asserting the money came from party accounts, not the national exchequer.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
MP-elect Sammy Kamau Ngotho said the Ol Kalou by-election outcome reflects growing public discontent with President William Ruto's administration and predicts large voter turnout in 2027 general elections, arguing that intimidation cannot deter voters from effecting political change.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended the United Democratic Alliance's campaign spending in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating the ruling party spent approximately Sh100 million from party coffers rather than government funds, and dismissing opposition claims of billions in state resources being deployed.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu said the government is prioritising development in Kenya's borderlands and historically underserved peripheral regions to unlock economic potential and strengthen ties with neighbouring countries, focusing on cross-border trade, investment and regional integration through the East African Community.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
The Kenya Defence Forces has destroyed four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) discovered along transport routes in Lamu County during Operation Amani Boni, foiling multiple suspected terrorist attacks. The devices were found during route clearance patrols and safely detonated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists without casualties.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Political analyst Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing it should not be viewed as a broader indicator of the party's national strength. Mutua noted the DCP's first victory came in only one of ten by-election contests, while supporters and critics debate the result's significance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched investigations into incidents of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou by-election, including alleged involvement of armed and hooded individuals. The DCI said it will pursue all credible leads and bring those found culpable to justice.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
The Kenya Tourism Federation has dismissed remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who warned tourists and investors to stay away from Kenya until after the 2027 General Election, citing political instability and sponsored violence. The Federation, in a statement on Monday, maintained that tourists visiting Kenya are safe.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, the United Green Movement's presidential flag-bearer, has announced his campaign leadership team, with Mkawasi Mcharo appointed as Co-Executive Director overseeing strategy, policy and diaspora affairs, and David Makali as Communications Coordinator. The secretariat will be based in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya's planned nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, stating that all courts will remain open and continue hearing cases as scheduled. The Judiciary said the boycott would primarily harm litigants and urged advocates to resolve grievances through dialogue.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims High Court and Court of Appeal judges spend an average of just 54 days a year in court, citing judicial recesses, annual leave, and official travel as constraints. His remarks come as lawyers prepare a nationwide boycott over court delays and alleged inefficiencies, and contrast with the Judiciary's reported 104 per cent case clearance rate for 2024/25.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei has dismissed social media posters suggesting he intends to contest the Trans Nzoia governorship in 2027 on a UDA ticket, stating he has no plans to seek any elective position in the next election.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has condemned political leaders urging international visitors to avoid travelling to Kenya over security concerns, saying such remarks undermine the country's economy and threaten livelihoods in the hospitality sector.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga has appointed diaspora leader Mkawasi Mcharo as Co-Executive Director for strategy, policy and diaspora affairs, and veteran journalist David Makali as Communication Coordinator for his 2027 presidential campaign.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defended Kenya's security and tourism reputation after DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged tourists and investors to avoid the country, citing safety concerns; Mwaura warned that Gachagua's remarks amount to economic sabotage.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Voters in Kiambaa Constituency marched to their MP's offices on Monday to protest allegations that John Njuguna Wanjiku was linked to hooliganism during the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election, claiming he was seen with vehicles and associates among groups accused of causing chaos.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
High Court Judge Gregory Mutai has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General, and Principal Secretary for Basic Education to personally appear before court to explain delayed implementation of orders directing transfer of Gatoto Comprehensive School's management. The petitioners, represented by Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and senior counsel Martha Karua, reported encountering hostility while serving court orders, including vandalism of vehicles.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Judiciary says court proceedings will not be disrupted by a planned boycott by lawyers opposing court orders that prevent the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct cases against judges. The Law Society of Kenya announced lawyers would boycott courts on July 22 and target judges who obtained immunity orders.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has condemned Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua's remarks urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, calling them "irresponsible" and warning they threaten investor confidence and the livelihoods of nearly two million people supported by the tourism sector. Bitok noted that Kenya welcomed 2.7 million international visitors last year, tourism contributes nearly 10 percent of GDP, and the country aims to reach five million arrivals by 2028.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing the result signaled a turning point in Kenya's politics and demonstrated voters could reject government-backed campaigns despite alleged deployment of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, MPs, parastatal chiefs, and billions of shillings in projects.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Construction of the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially commenced after the Odinga family handed over the Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces. The National Museums of Kenya allocated Sh30 million for the project, with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya directing military engineers to complete it within two months.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as UK Prime Minister and pledged to deepen cooperation between Kenya and London under the new administration. Ruto said Burnham's appointment reflects values aligned with Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as UK Prime Minister, expressing optimism that the leadership transition will deepen Kenya–UK relations anchored on expanded trade, investment and strategic cooperation across green growth, innovation and security.
3 hours ago · Capital News →
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance will host its third annual SME Conference, Awards and Exhibition on July 23–24 at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, with more than 2,500 delegates expected. The forum will focus on improving access to affordable finance, strengthening business governance, expanding market opportunities and enhancing enterprise competitiveness, as SMEs continue to face liquidity constraints, high borrowing costs and rising operating expenses.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
At the 23rd East African Banking School Conference in Diani, banking regulators and executives discussed how artificial intelligence and alternative data can expand credit access for young people and small businesses, while the Central Bank of Kenya Governor cautioned that AI models must remain transparent, explainable, and subject to human oversight.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has bid farewell to Belgium's Ambassador Peter Maddens and signaled efforts to deepen trade and investment ties with Belgium, citing growing interest from Belgian businesses in Kenya's agricultural sector following high-level engagements during his recent visit to Brussels. Ruto highlighted coffee as a key pillar of the economic relationship, noting that Belgium is Kenya's leading export destination for the commodity.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Kirinyaga County Government, in partnership with Bayer East Africa Limited, has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties and climate-smart farming practices ahead of expected El Niño rains, introducing improved varieties including DK777, DK8031, DKC8033, DKC9089 and DK7500 to increase maize production and strengthen smallholder farming.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Eastleigh has transformed from an ordinary post-colonial settlement into a neighbourhood experiencing significant challenges from drug-related activity and insecurity, following demographic shifts that began in the early 1990s with the fall of the Somali government.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
Police in Nairobi arrested two suspects and seized 220 litres of illicit chang'aa in a targeted operation in the Kianda 42 area of Kilimani Sub-County, as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal alcohol production and distribution.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Police have launched a murder investigation after a partially decomposed male body was discovered in a shallow grave near Mukengesya River in Kithyoko, Machakos County on Friday. The remains, found by a herder after his dogs began fighting near the site, have been taken to Machakos Level 5 Hospital Mortuary for identification and post-mortem examination.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Police have launched investigations after former Garissa County Assembly Speaker Mathew Loltome reported that his licensed Glock 19 pistol went missing from his vehicle following an encounter with two women in Nairobi's central business district on Friday night. According to a police report, Loltome met the women on Wabera Street and later discovered the firearm, which he had stored in the vehicle's glove compartment, was missing after the vehicle reached Dubois Road.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The High Court in Nairobi heard a habeas corpus application over the alleged disappearance of three Kenyans—Macmilan Kiarie, Michael Oloo, and Evans Otieno. Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin appeared in person after the court rejected the State's request for junior officers or affidavits to represent them, insisting they personally account for alleged failure to comply with earlier habeas corpus orders.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has told the High Court that former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam and a co-accused deliberately assaulted Albert Omondi Ojwang to death while he was in custody before attempting to cover up the crime. The prosecution said it will present evidence including family testimony about Ojwang's health at arrest, police officer testimony, and pathologist findings to prove the fatal assault.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi City County Government employee, after he failed to appear in court on charges of willfully neglecting to stop construction of Mamzil Towers despite known noncompliance. The court also issued summons for five other absent accused persons to appear and answer charges, with the case mentioned again on July 27.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Health Union Caucus has commenced a nationwide strike over unresolved grievances including workers' welfare, job security and terms of employment, saying the Council of Governors has failed to respond to demands submitted on June 15.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre to 7:00am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday, making it the 21st centre across the country to adopt the 12-hour service model to improve access to government services for citizens unable to visit during conventional 8:00am–5:00pm working hours.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College after they were found to be pregnant. Lawmakers have questioned the legality of the decision and are calling for reforms to protect the rights of affected women, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution and labour laws.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Societal pressure to match beauty norms—including weight gain, weight loss, and curves—is making young women vulnerable to steroid misuse and organ failure complications. The article discusses how corticosteroid medications, normally prescribed for asthma and autoimmune conditions, are being misused to achieve trending physical appearances.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An administration police officer based in Mwea East Sub-County shot and killed his partner at their station house before turning the gun on himself. The officer fired five shots, hitting his partner four times in the chest before shooting himself once in the neck.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
AGC Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County performed Kenya's first thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula on a six-day-old infant, who has since recovered fully and was discharged feeding normally. The procedure was led by pediatric surgeon Dr. Daniel Tamirat Cherkos, who trained in thoracoscopic pediatric surgery in the Netherlands.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and British High Commissioner Matt Baugh held bilateral talks to discuss expanding cooperation on universal health coverage, workforce development, epidemic preparedness and digital health transformation, with focus on Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda health reforms and the Kenya–UK Health Workforce Partnership.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat met Utumishi Girls Academy's Interim Steering Committee to review recovery efforts following the May 28 dormitory fire that killed 16 students. The school resumed learning on July 2 with temporary boarding arrangements while longer-term reconstruction plans are underway.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Harun Ngarariga, who endured more than two decades of pain following a spinal accident that left him unable to walk, sit, or sleep comfortably, has experienced a remarkable recovery and can now perform everyday tasks such as sitting, sweeping, and light work.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has convened investigators from 21 African countries for a five-day INTERPOL Victim Identification Taskforce meeting in Nairobi aimed at identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and dismantling transnational abuse networks across the continent.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
A protected witness told the High Court that he was instructed to format the CCTV recording system at Nairobi's Central Police Station, erasing surveillance footage around the time detainee Albert Ojwang died in custody. Six police officers and civilians, including former OCS Samson Kiprotich Talaam, are on trial for murder in connection with Ojwang's death.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Absa Bank won the Calvary Cup by defeating Tarra Agility 6.5-5, while Kimoi led Tack Rack to victory in the Division Two Championship (Bwana Begg Trophy), beating Fe De Canter 5-1.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi, 39, had led Argentina to the final with eight goals and two assists, including in a dramatic semi-final comeback against England, but failed to secure another World Cup trophy four years after Argentina's Qatar victory.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning football team will parade through central Madrid on Monday afternoon in front of an expected crowd of one million. The squad, which beat Argentina 1-0 after extra-time, will travel from the Moncloa Palace to Cibeles Square for a ceremony.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain's midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player at the 2026 World Cup after leading Spain to a 1-0 victory against Argentina. The 30-year-old Manchester City player, who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, made his competitive return in May 2024 after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal. Thousands of Spanish fans celebrated in Madrid, singing and flooding the streets as the city erupted close to midnight.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National Olympic Committee of Kenya president Shadrack Maluki said the country's team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is mentally and physically ready, with all logistical arrangements in place, as NOC-K also prepares strategies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Javelin champion Julius Yego believes Kenya's mix of experienced athletes and emerging talent will enable the team to compete for medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 3–August 2). Yego says the squad has prepared well despite stiff competition from other Commonwealth nations.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, conceding just one goal across all eight tournament matches—the fewest by any World Cup-winning team. Defender Marc Cucurella attributed the victory to the team's defensive strength, noting that Spain's defensive discipline made winning easier.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Muthaiga Golf Club's Jay Sandhu won the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy with a five-under-par 211, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title of the season and retaking the top spot on the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged Spain were the better team after his side lost 1-0 in extra-time to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring for Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
NOC-K Vice-President Barnaba Korir has urged Team Kenya's athletes to compete with pride, discipline and determination as they depart for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reminding them they carry the hopes of millions of Kenyans.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million. The 25-year-old, who has 10 caps for Brazil, made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has moved closer to hosting the Africa Men's and Women's Netball Cup from September 19–26, 2026, after the Confederation of African Netball Associations expressed satisfaction with the country's proposed venues and preparedness. The tournament will involve twelve men and women teams and serve as a qualifier for the 17th Netball World Cup in Sydney in 2027.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Seismometers across Spain picked up vibrations from fans celebrating Ferran Torres' goal in Spain's World Cup final victory on Sunday, with researchers from the Geosciences Barcelona centre analysing data showing unusual signals in cities including Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz and Granada.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions arrived back in Madrid on Monday, where a million fans are expected to greet them. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday, with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, securing the country's second World Cup title since 2010.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Rudi Garcia has stepped down as Belgium's head coach after the team lost to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals. Garcia, who took over in January 2025, led Belgium to Nations League A qualification during his 18-month tenure.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A 13-year-old died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed under the weight of people celebrating Spain's World Cup victory in Ciudad Rodrigo, western Spain, local authorities said.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 has risen to 5,208 as of July 20, 25 days after the disaster that most severely affected La Guaira, a coastal state near Caracas. The number of injured remains at 16,740, with nearly 20,000 homeless people in makeshift camps and more than 850 buildings damaged or collapsed.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Andy Burnham is set to become British prime minister on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer after the Labour leader served just two years in office. The 56-year-old was asked by King Charles III to form the next government and plans to signal a break from years of political turmoil.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders in their countries. Refugees report knowing between 20 and 40 others who have fled to Kenya in recent months, though many live in fear of cross-border abduction.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Outgoing British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared "my work is done" in a final address at 10 Downing Street, saying he was leaving office proud of his government's achievements, including a stronger economy, improved public services, and declining immigration. He formally tendered his resignation to King Charles III, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become Britain's new Prime Minister.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia, stepping up tensions as the rebels threatened the top oil exporter's ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, if enforced, could strain Saudi Arabia's economy by cutting off Red Sea port access and hurt global markets reliant on Saudi crude exports.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations warned that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that confirmed cases had been reported in at least 16 displacement sites across Ituri hosting over 270,000 displaced people, with overcrowding and limited access to basic services increasing transmission risk.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
American actress Skai Jackson apologised for comments about Kenya in which she claimed mirrors were expensive and children had never seen reflections, saying her remarks were based on a visit to a small village in 2018 and were misinterpreted as a statement about the entire country.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, was sentenced to life in prison by a federal court in New York for co-founding and leading the Sinaloa cartel. He pleaded guilty to leadership and racketeering charges after being arrested at a US airport in July 2024.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Visiting American activist Ayo Kimathi urged Kenya and other African nations to reject Washington's America First Global Health Strategy, claiming it is part of a wider agenda to depopulate the Global South and describing it as one of the greatest threats to African survival in the 21st century.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →