President William Ruto has called Vision 2060 "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010," but the article raises questions about whether the plan can succeed given Kenya's track record of failed infrastructure projects, including the Rironi-Mau Summit highway.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called Vision 2060 "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010," but the article raises questions about whether the plan can succeed given Kenya's track record of failed infrastructure projects, including the Rironi-Mau Summit highway.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders and grassroots delegations gathered at Wamunyoro, the rural home of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua in Mathira, Nyeri County, in what appeared to be political consultations where Gachagua firmed his grip over Mt Kenya politics.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council will hold a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, hosted by Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to establish a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate for the opposition. The meeting is expected to be attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed by the Senate in December 2024 and now awaiting National Assembly consideration, proposes to remove the legal requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to livestream election results as they are announced at polling stations, sparking concerns about transparency in the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia remained in police custody at Kamukunji Police Station despite a High Court order for his release on Sh100,000 police bail, with opposition leaders and lawyers demanding compliance with the court directive. Kaguchia was arrested over alleged electoral offences and incitement.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizen Party leaders in Nyeri County have called for the immediate release of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, arrested over alleged incitement remarks, characterizing the arrest as politically motivated. The leaders warned they would organize demonstrations if he is not released within 24 hours, accusing authorities of selectively applying the law against opposition figures.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has invited Kenyans to a national conversation he described as "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010." The article examines whether Ruto can build Kenya's future given a trail of incomplete and failed infrastructure projects.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed by the Senate in December 2024 and awaiting National Assembly consideration, seeks to remove the legal requirement compelling the IEBC to livestream election results as they are announced at polling stations, sparking concerns over transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto built his 2022 election victory by assembling a cross-regional coalition that defied conventional political calculations and the opposition of the then-sitting president. The regions that delivered that support now represent his biggest political test heading into 2027.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had sought shelter claiming police were waiting to detain him over remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni on Saturday, which he said were misrepresented as inflammatory.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and other judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption. The court barred LSK from disrupting court proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the case.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya entered its August 2022 General Election with one of Africa's most developed networks for countering false information, yet misinformation continued to spread rapidly during the electoral period.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the position of Deputy President, saying no official discussions have taken place and reiterating his commitment to supporting President William Ruto's re-election. His remarks come as some ODM leaders, including Secretary General Catherine Omanyo and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have endorsed him for the role amid debate over the Kenya Kwanza-ODM working relationship.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called for a national dialogue to develop a long-term development blueprint anchored in the Constitution, arguing that Kenya's future should be guided by law rather than political guesswork. He suggested emulating the consultative process that produced the 2010 Constitution and noted that Vision 2030, though useful, was formulated before the Constitution and lacked comprehensive public participation.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Patricia Gichohi ordered a Nakuru law firm to disclose all assets, documents and information relating to the estate of advocate Juma Kiplenge, and to account for all money, profits and benefits accrued to the estate from the firm's business. The widow and estate administrator, Jedida Wairimu, had accused the surviving partners of withholding information on assets and unpaid legal fees earned by her late husband before his death in October 2022.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told Friends church Quakers that peace is the foundation of development, stable governance and economic prosperity, and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity. He warned that conflict and divisive politics carry heavy economic and social costs, citing the Quakers' 1947 Nobel Peace Prize for their humanitarian work.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has raised concerns about growing political intolerance among leaders and criticised the manner in which Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested by law enforcement officers at Citizen TV offices on Monday morning, saying there were better ways to address the matter.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US congressman Max Miller is facing growing calls to drop his reelection bid after domestic abuse allegations emerged. Miller has denied the allegations from his former wife and insisted he will remain in the race.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has been apprehended by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services offices, where he took refuge after appearing on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show. He said he is being probed over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by detectives on Monday morning after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had taken refuge claiming police surrounded the premises. He said police were investigating remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, which authorities have termed inflammatory.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive with offices of Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers alongside the President and Deputy President, arguing that political realities make the proposal inevitable and that both the Kenya Kwanza administration and Opposition will eventually support it.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed confidence that President William Ruto's running mate slot in next year's elections is secure, stating he has performed exemplary duties as deputy and that other leaders expressing interest in it represent normal political pronouncements.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto stated that Kenya has made steady economic and social progress and has the capacity to become an upper-middle-income country within the next decade through deliberate development strategies, citing reforms in housing, education, and health sectors as key to improving livelihoods and stabilising the economy.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over alleged inciteful remarks at a political rally, calling for equal application of the law and arguing that other leaders aligned to President Ruto's regime have made similar remarks without consequence.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, accusing President William Ruto's administration of using the criminal justice system to target political opponents and suppress dissent as part of a pattern of selective law enforcement.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested and is being held at Kamukunji Police Station. His arrest follows the circulation of a video in which he made controversial remarks targeting supporters of President William Ruto.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Winnie Odinga, an EALA legislator, says the Orange Democratic Movement has not determined whether to support President William Ruto's re-election or field its own candidate in 2027, with the decision to be made by party members through the National Delegates Convention later this year.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over his public remarks, accusing the government of selectively enforcing the law against opposition figures while shielding government allies. Kalonzo said the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the law must be applied fairly, citing President Ruto's past "shoot and kill" remarks and statements by senior government officials as examples of unequal application.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kalonzo Musyoka-led Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has admitted former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Meru Governor Peter Munya and Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti into its governing council as part of a restructuring aimed at repositioning the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
A social media video showing Raila Odinga Jnr at a meeting where an apparent oath-taking ceremony occurs has triggered political debate about his anticipated parliamentary bid for Kibra. Raila Jnr dismissed online criticism on Monday without directly addressing the nature of the meeting or ceremony.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiambu High Court Judge Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi ordered the release of Mukurweini MP John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia on Ksh100,000 cash bail after his arrest over remarks made at a weekend rally in Nyeri. The substantive hearing is set for September 16.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's proposed Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Nominated MP Irene Mayaka, seeks to criminalise sports manipulation and protect whistleblowers. A key debate concerns whether Sports Kenya or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations should investigate suspected match-fixing, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about Sports Kenya's independence.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have formed a multi-agency committee to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that leaders found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate could be disqualified from the ballot.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI detectives at Royal Media Services offices on Monday after spending the night there. He had arrived for a television interview on Sunday and, upon learning of the arrest warrant, remained in the RMS offices overnight out of concern about hooded armed men who had arrived to apprehend him over alleged inflammatory political statements made at a Nyeri county rally on Saturday.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, describing it as an attempt to use the criminal justice system to intimidate political opponents and accusing the government of selective application of the law.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over the last two decades, Kenya has invested heavily in roads, railways and other public infrastructure to transform the economy, but now faces mounting maintenance costs.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kimisitu DT Sacco in partnership with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company has unveiled mortgage products offering up to Sh10.5 million at nine per cent per annum interest, with repayment periods of up to 25 years and financing of up to 105 per cent of property value for residential home purchase or construction.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Data from the Retirement Benefits Authority shows early pension withdrawals are rising nearly three times faster than formal sector job creation, with workers increasingly accessing retirement savings years before retirement as economic hardship forces them to cash out after leaving their jobs.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Thirty former Meta content moderators have filed a lawsuit seeking Sh3.6 billion in compensation, alleging workplace trauma and exploitation. The case offers rare judicial insight into Meta's workplace practices, typically protected by non-disclosure agreements and server locations in Germany and Britain.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
High-protein diets popularized on social media have transformed whey protein from a cheesemaking byproduct into a coveted dietary supplement now found in cereals, bagels, pretzels, instant noodles, and branded products from Frito-Lay and Starbucks.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help small businesses manage their finances through a digital solution. According to the Mastercard SME Confidence Index, 95 per cent of Kenya's SMEs now accept mobile payments, reflecting growing demand for financial solutions.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shabiki.com has launched the Shabiki Inagive Campaign, a weekly promotion awarding Ksh.1,000,000 to the player who achieves the highest multiplier on participating crash games such as Aviator, Aviatrix, Hydoplan, and JetX during each week.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Auctioneers have scheduled the sale of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's 20-acre Entim Sidai property in Karen after he allegedly failed to deposit KSh50 million as security in a loan dispute with the East African Development Bank, with the auction set for August 25, 2026.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan-founded Web3 startups raised $14 million in disclosed funding in 2025, marking the sector's second-highest annual investment total on record, according to a report by venture capital firm Hashed Emergent. Finance-focused ventures accounted for $10 million of the capital raised this year, driven by demand for stablecoin-powered payments, crypto on- and off-ramps, and digital banking solutions.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Cashew Alliance has intensified efforts to unlock the economic potential of the cashew nut industry in Kenya and nine other African countries through training actors in production, processing, value addition and marketing. A week-long training session in Mombasa equipped 81 participants from eleven countries in skills including Good Agricultural Management Practices, sustainable processing, and gender-responsive leadership.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers with climate-smart farming skills and is urging them to plant short-season crops to take advantage of anticipated El Nino rains and mitigate losses from the failed maize season caused by prolonged drought.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A woman in Bungoma County built a house for her mother in 2009 using her first salary, but the house was destroyed by fire on May 11, 2026 — three years after the mother's death — in what the family attributes to a bitter land feud rooted in cultural beliefs that women should not inherit ancestral land or build houses for parents while male siblings are alive.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two splinter groups from the Maasai community clashed in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, over ownership of 3,000 acres donated by the government for resettlement near the Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone. Six people were injured in the attack; police arrested two suspects and launched a manhunt for the organisers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is partnering with fishermen to restore degraded papyrus weed around Lake Naivasha, with the first phase targeting 30 acres. Over 70 per cent of the papyrus has been destroyed in the last 20 years through illegal cultivation, encroachment, and livestock grazing, degrading the ecosystem and fish production.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Auditor-General audit has found that expired, counterfeit, and unregistered pesticides continue to flood Kenya's market despite a 76 percent increase in pesticide dealer inspections and a dramatic rise in seizures of illegal products over the past four years. The report faults the Pest Control Products Board for failing to revoke licenses of businesses convicted of selling illegal pesticides.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department projects largely dry conditions across most of Kenya in August, with sunshine dominating while daytime temperatures range between 16°C and 37°C. Highland regions including Nairobi will experience occasional light showers and chilly mornings, while northern and north-eastern counties expect the highest temperatures.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Moses Mogere was sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling and impregnating his 16-year-old sister, who is an orphan. The abuse occurred repeatedly from early 2023 to March 2024, during which his wife gave him money for an unsuccessful abortion attempt; the victim eventually reported the matter to local authorities.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Universities Academic Staff Union has opposed a new Public Service Commission retirement policy that lowers the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for other academic staff to 65 and below, warning it could force out 40 per cent of the University of Nairobi's remaining staff and cripple academic programmes.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority has directed all contracted healthcare providers to provide emergency medical care without discrimination based on ability to pay or benefit verification, threatening loss of accreditation for those who deny or delay treatment. The directive invokes Article 43(2) of the Constitution and addresses concerns over patients being asked for upfront payments before receiving urgent care.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has ordered prime suspects Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives continue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A landmark study published in Nature finds that human-caused climate change is gradually shifting malaria into cooler parts of East Africa, including Kenya's highlands, exposing millions of people who have historically faced little risk to the disease.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County held a men's mental health awareness event at Masinde Muliro Stadium, featuring sporting activities and health screening, aimed at encouraging men to seek professional support and address rising suicide cases. The forum, organized by the county Directorate of Youth and Sports with health experts, emphasised prevention, early intervention, and breaking the culture of silence around men's mental health.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Healthcare professionals have expressed concern about the growing use of menstrual delay pills by women seeking to postpone periods for weddings, holidays, examinations, sporting activities and religious events, urging women to seek medical advice before using the drugs rather than self-medicating.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paul Wambua, 61, experienced severe headaches and blurry vision beginning in March 2024, leading to multiple hospital visits before being diagnosed with a brain tumour. His medical treatment has resulted in a Sh2.5 million bill.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
African countries including Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Ghana are working to integrate sickle cell disease services into their Universal Health Coverage programmes, with experts emphasizing that sustainable financing, early diagnosis and access to medicines are critical to improving patient outcomes. Health experts said embedding sickle cell care into national health systems and social health insurance schemes rather than relying on donor-funded programmes offers the best opportunity to ensure continuous care.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A social media trend called "fibremaxxing" encourages people to dramatically increase fibre intake to more than 50 grammes a day, believing more fibre automatically means better health, despite fibre's established role in digestive and gut health.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cancer patients in Bungoma County will no longer have to travel to Kakamega, Kisumu or Eldoret for services, as the county government has introduced sessions for cancer victims as a way to combat the disease.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A person's past relationships with partners, friends, family and colleagues may reveal patterns of narcissistic traits, though experts warn that failed relationships alone are insufficient for diagnosis. Dr Olivia Remes, a psychologist at the University of Cambridge, notes that people with strong narcissistic traits may struggle to maintain healthy relationships over time.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
While 93.7 per cent of Kenyans can reach an emergency department within one hour according to BMJ Global Health 2026, the article argues that Kenya must move beyond access to hospital facilities and build a truly responsive emergency healthcare system where seconds matter in medical emergencies.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's schools prioritize finishing curriculum content over ensuring meaningful understanding, disrupting the teaching and learning environment and weakening young people's development. The author contends that effective curriculum delivery requires sustained effort and a pace that allows students to grasp concepts deeply, rather than rushing through topics.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has launched Mobile Live Capture machines in Migori County to speed up national identity card registration and processing. Citizens can now receive IDs within three to seven days of application, and applicants without birth certificates may use alternative documentation such as school leaving or baptismal certificates.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County government launched the Triple Threat Campaign to address rising cases of teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence among young people aged 10–24 years through awareness, health services access, education and community partnerships. The county recorded 22 per cent of antenatal clinic attendees as adolescents aged 10–19 and 1,900 sexual and gender-based violence survivors.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Only six out of ten babies born in Kenya are breastfed within the first hour of life despite nearly nine in ten deliveries occurring under skilled health workers, experts warn. Early breastfeeding provides colostrum, a nutrient-rich first milk that protects newborns against life-threatening infections when the risk of death is highest.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gregory Ekidit, 49, from Teso South, has faced mockery and suspicion from his community while promoting exclusive breastfeeding and educating mothers and partners about best breastfeeding practices, including initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Lamu magistrate's court convicted Abdulrahman Issa of trafficking cannabis sativa and diazepam and sentenced him to either Sh50 million in fines or 10 years' imprisonment in default. Police recovered 250 grams of cannabis sativa, 10 diazepam tablets, and other items from him during a patrol in Tchundwa Village on March 12, 2026.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has sued three police officers — Inspector Nancy Chemelil Mwaura and Police Constables Geoffrey Cheruiyot and Victoria Nyambura — for alleged abuse of power after they detained and arraigned him following his vehicle stalling on Thika Road. The Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve the charges and the court released him; Njiru claims the officers sought a Sh20,000 kickback and is seeking personal compensation, legal fees, and an order declaring them unfit for public office.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested several Nairobi residents at Pipeline Transami for not using footbridges and designated crossings, citing obstruction of traffic and danger to other road users. NTSA said such arrests will continue until pedestrians comply with traffic rules.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 30-year-old man, Kennedy Ngeno, was stabbed to death near Nyayo National Stadium along Mombasa Road in Nairobi after a road rage confrontation with an online taxi driver following a minor accident. His family is demanding justice.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Molo after detectives seized cannabis with an estimated street value of Sh1.07 million during a dawn raid. The suspect is being held at Molo Police Station pending investigation and court arraignment.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Three people died in a head-on collision between a bodaboda and a matatu near Mutituni market along Machakos-Kangundo road on Monday. The three were among four pillion passengers on the motorcycle that was attempting to overtake when the collision occurred.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Academic Staff Union warns that implementing the Public Service Commission's revised retirement policy—which lowers the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for other academic staff to 65 and below—could cause the University of Nairobi to lose between 60 and 70 percent of its academic staff. UASU says the university has not recruited lecturers since 2020 and has already lost 40 percent of its workforce through attrition.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Universities Academic Staff Union has called on the Public Service Commission to withdraw a circular on university professor retirement age, warning it could result in the loss of up to 70 percent of the University of Nairobi's academic staff and threaten teaching, research and innovation. UASU says the PSC overturned an earlier agreement without consulting universities or academic staff, and notes conflicting court rulings have created legal uncertainty.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority and National Police Service arrested several pedestrians during an operation at the Pipeline Transami crossing in Nairobi for crossing the highway at undesignated points despite a pedestrian footbridge being available. The enforcement is part of NTSA's ongoing campaign to improve road discipline and reduce pedestrian deaths.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized cannabis sativa following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit. The arrest is part of an escalating anti-narcotics campaign across Migori County.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Nakuru court resumed hearing into the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, allegedly missing while in Kenya Wildlife Service custody near Lake Nakuru. The fifth accused, Abdulrahman Sudi, testified in his defence but contradicted himself repeatedly, including changing his account of whether a man he was guarding had been tied with rope or handcuffed.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has ordered Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in separate custody for 21 days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The magistrate found that releasing them posed a real risk of witness interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector Kelvin Mwangi Muraguri, Deputy OCS at Drive In Police Post, has been arraigned at Makadara Law Courts alongside Stephen Okello Obewa on charges of robbery with violence. They are accused of targeting online business vendors in a kidnapping, robbery, and extortion ring operating in Nairobi.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has signed a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the Beginnings Fund worth USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 priority counties through about 200 health facilities, aiming to reach an estimated 5.9 million women and newborns by 2031 and prevent more than 46,000 maternal and newborn deaths.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The 2026 Kenya National Music Festival at Kibabii University featured learners performing traditional dances, instrumental music, and cultural displays, with organisers highlighting how music and dance foster teamwork, responsibility, communication, and self-confidence as leadership skills. Individual performers, including Clare Waridi Mwema from Moi Education Centre Nairobi, demonstrated excellence in instrumental categories such as violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of her planned debut appearance in London's West End in Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in The Park with George" at the Barbican theater in summer 2027, with her representative saying she wants a "much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances" when her "Eternal Sunshine" tour ends in London on September 1.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar RFC won the Dala 7s rugby championship with a 19-5 victory over Menengai Oilers in the final at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu on Sunday. The win marked Kabras' first title of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and their reclamation of the Dala 7s title last won in 2024.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newcomers to Kenya's secondary schools National Term Two volleyball games won their opening matches at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika, with ACK Chepsaita, Chesamisi Boys, Masara Mixed, and Matiliku boys securing straight-set or five-set victories against established opponents.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia beat Kenya 8.5-5 at the Under 18 International tournament at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, with Zambia's Captain Ryan Jellis scoring all but one of Zambia's goals and Kenya's Captain Lochie Murray scoring all five of Kenya's goals.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega swept both men's rugby 7s and 15s categories at the 16th KMTC National Sports Championships in Kitui, defeating Nairobi 14-0 in the final. The week-long games also saw victories by Homa Bay in men's football, Siaya in women's football, and Nyeri in men's volleyball.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Led by captain Sharon Alela, the Nairobi Hospital polo team won the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club and says they feel inspired to carry that momentum into the new season and upcoming tournaments.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a scheme to raise $4.2 billion through private investment after global backlash. A former IOC marketing chief told AFP that Infantino's leadership has become "radioactive" and his reign "is over," with UEFA and CONCACAF among governing bodies expressing loss of confidence in him.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her hard court dominance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto ahead of her US Open title defense, after disappointing results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Sabalenka has won 23 of 24 hard court matches this year but must reach the round of 16 to hold onto her ranking, or Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina could claim number one if she wins the trophy.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford on a two-year deal. The former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's World Cup squad at the recent tournament in North America, said he was impressed by the club's ownership and manager.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said the Spanish champions must reinforce their attack after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford, and with uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres' future. The club made a rejected bid for Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them secure promotion to the Bundesliga last season. The 40-year-old, who captained Bosnia and Herzegovina at the recent World Cup, joined the club on a free transfer in January and scored six goals in 11 Bundesliga 2 matches.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A disputed handball decision during a South African Premiership match—in which the referee changed his mind twice—has renewed calls for VAR introduction. TV replays suggested the ball struck the defender's body rather than his hand, prompting a former women's football coach and the sports minister to advocate for VAR in the country's top league.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced. The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two Games, Kakamega High defeated Tumaini Boys 4–0 in boys' football, with goals from Julius Ochieng, Macline Adika, Daniel Ombati, and Bradley Mulamba. Defending champions Highway Secondary School lost 1–0 to Menengai High School in another pool match.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Glasgow hosted a scaled-down 10-sport Commonwealth Games in 2026 at £160 million, down from £780 million in Birmingham four years earlier, after Victoria withdrew as planned host in 2023. Ahmedabad will host the centenary games in four years with an expanded programme.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Valentin Barco, a 22-year-old Argentine who reached the World Cup final, joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal from sister club Strasbourg on Sunday, becoming the second player to move between the two clubs this transfer window.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Promotion specialist Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed MOFA FC coach with the goal of securing the National Super League side's promotion to the FKF Premier League next season. The former AFC Leopards coach, who has previously guided Shabana FC and Mombasa United to top-flight promotion, met his new players and technical staff for the first time on Monday as pre-season preparations began.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyali Golf Club's Adel Balala defeated 16-year-old Maahir Patel 3&2 in Sunday's final at Limuru Country Club to claim the 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play championship, earning a place at the 2027 Magical Kenya Open.
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Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has called on Kenya to invest more heavily in grassroots football, arguing that the country's emphasis on athletics has hindered football growth despite abundant local talent. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup finals at Nyayo National Stadium, Gyan said Kenya lacks strong youth development structures compared to Ghana and must strengthen these foundations to become a football powerhouse.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TH3 Swish's head coach Ariel Okal has urged his team to maintain focus on the postseason after the side secured a place in the Kenya Basketball Federation National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs with a 61-52 victory over Lady Titans, reaching the 30-point mark with 12 wins and six defeats after 18 matches.
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Kibera Black Stars team manager Kevin Adongo has set his sights on guiding the side to the FKF Premier League in the 2026/2027 FKF National Super League season, following the team's eighth-place finish in the previous campaign.
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Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese club Braga on a five-year deal for 30 million euros, with the 24-year-old expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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A scholar analysing wildlife laws across all 54 African countries found they follow a colonial model that separates people from protected areas. Research shows these laws fail both wildlife and communities, despite Africa housing 8,924 protected areas covering 14.51% of total land.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Communities in Taita Sub-county are working to save Kenya's rarest cloud forests, including the Iyale Hills forest, through local conservation innovations and land stewardship on green slopes where mist and vegetation support lush ecosystems.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
New research suggests conservationists can identify future conflict hotspots between people and elephants decades before they emerge. By 2085, areas across parts of Southern Africa where such conflict is most likely could increase by as much as 100 per cent, with implications for how Kenya and other governments approach this conservation challenge.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Despite political turmoil among Kenya's policymakers in July 2026, scholars from think tanks and universities including the Institute for Security Studies, Horn Institute, and Mashariki Institute are examining whether Kenya matters as a regional peace and security player and addressing global geopolitical realignment. These institutions diagnose Kenya as a strategic anchor state whose regional mediator credibility has weakened due to internal contradictions between its rulers and public.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Discussion of the Kenya–United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement has sparked debate over BATUK's presence in Laikipia, with arguments for its departure citing historical atrocities and concerns about colonialism, while Nanyuki residents worry that the departure of British troops would devastate the local economy that depends on the annual arrival of thousands of soldiers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat, convicted of transmitting coordinates of military and security sites to Mossad. The executions are part of a wave of hangings since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan families are searching for relatives who left the country after being promised jobs in Russia and have since disappeared into the Russia-Ukraine war, with some declared dead, others missing, and many families having received no information about their loved ones' status or whereabouts.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 3,748 confirmed cases with 1,657 deaths and a 44 per cent case fatality rate on its 78th day, now the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities report that transmission continues to outpace response efforts despite improvements in contact tracing.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook eastern Egypt early Monday about 40 kilometres north of Suez, prompting authorities to activate response plans. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, though tremors were felt across a wide area including Cairo and El-Arish.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Space Agency will on August 5 host Kenya's first live communication between a Kenyan audience and an astronaut aboard the International Space Station through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme. The event aims to inspire students, educators and the public to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while showcasing Kenya's expanding space sector.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wales became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his failed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, which he withdrew after a global backlash.
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Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji surrendered his Kenyan passport at the Kenyan Embassy in Mogadishu weeks after being deported from Nairobi when immigration authorities flagged the document at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Haji described the move as a voluntary administrative decision reflecting his commitment to Somalia, maintaining the passport was lawfully acquired and used in full compliance with Kenyan laws.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Michigan's health department reported two deaths linked to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak; both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the intestinal infection and dehydration. The state has recorded 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations as of late July.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 35-year-old Sudanese woman who was eight months pregnant died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Bursa, Turkey on Sunday. Her 37-year-old husband was taken into custody; he told police she jumped from the bedroom window, and neighbours reported hearing sounds of a fight.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that a recent court decision upholding the retirement age of professors at seventy is unfair, as professors typically spend decades qualifying for the title and reach peak intellectual productivity only near the end of their careers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while developing-world leaders seek Western approval, such relationships can be double-edged; those who treat diplomatic photo opportunities as political endorsement risk being outmanoeuvred.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that Western governments view the FDLR militia as one weakened armed group among many in eastern DRC, while Rwanda regards it as the surviving military and ideological heir to genocide forces and an existential national security threat rooted in its ideology, intentions, and access to recruitment networks.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's military agreement with Britain, which the National Assembly approved on March 21, 2023, raises concerns about Kenyan sovereignty and legal protections, particularly Article 6(5)(9) which indemnifies British soldiers from murder charges.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →