The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify support across the country for the 2027 general election. The Council has resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify support across the country for the 2027 general election. The Council has resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council as the opposition prepares for the 2027 general election, with a key agenda of establishing a formula to identify a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
State agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown on inflammatory political rhetoric, with the Political Parties Liaison Committee warning that politicians found inciting Kenyans through hate speech, ethnic incitement, and election-related violence risk being disqualified from contesting the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has halted the prosecution of 18 planning officers, including suspended Urban Planning chief Patrick Analo, over the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C. The case has widened into a legal battle examining how Nairobi County processes construction approvals.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to strengthen support across the country before the 2027 general election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the coalition will engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council, with the opposition working to establish a formula for selecting a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI officers and questioned over inflammatory remarks, sparking accusations from political leaders and supporters that the government applies the law unequally to politicians accused of inflammatory speech.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has halted the prosecution of 18 planning officers, including suspended Urban Planning chief Patrick Analo, who claim they were unfairly singled out over the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C. The case has widened into a legal battle exposing how Nairobi County approves buildings.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has criticised President Ruto's Vision 2060 blueprint, saying it lacks bipartisan support and comes amid worsening economic conditions in Kenya. Nyoro argued the country should first reform agriculture and energy sectors to reduce manufacturing costs before pursuing a new long-term development plan, contrasting it with Vision 2030, which he said had bipartisan backing.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
US Democrats vote Tuesday in Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, choosing between left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens in a contest serving as a proxy war over Israel, electability, and the party's future direction. The winner will face former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in November for the seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters, in a race central to Democrats' effort to control the Senate.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Vision 2030, launched by former President Kibaki in 2008 to guide the country's transformation into a middle-income nation, has anchored Kenya's national development agenda since its inception as a long-term economic, social and political blueprint.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has cautioned opposition leaders against fielding "legacy politicians" to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing Kenyans demand economic change rather than familiar political names. Amisi said the current moment is defined by the need for economic recovery, lower cost of living, anti-corruption efforts, and debt reduction.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic. She said officers at Kamukunji and Central police stations denied lawyers access to Kaguchia and moved him between stations in violation of legal procedures.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) has called for the health function to be returned to the national government, blaming county governments for repeatedly failing to implement Collective Bargaining Agreements and citing this as a driver of recurring health workers' strikes. The union argues the devolved health system is not working and needs to be reviewed, citing unresolved labour issues including the situation of Universal Health Coverage workers who have remained on contract for more than six years.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mt Kenya political leaders including Peter Munya and Justin Muturi have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for seeking to position himself as the sole political leader of the region, insisting that leadership there has historically been guided by consultation among multiple leaders rather than by individual or party dominance.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, a Kenya Kwanza supporter, has criticised what he terms selective arrests and the use of security agencies to harass political opponents, warning such actions could damage the government's standing. He argued that the law should be applied uniformly to all individuals accused of inflammatory remarks regardless of political affiliation, and condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia as an overreach by the DCI.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 effective August 4, 2026, and that the government will formally recognise their role under the Office of the President with specialised training to strengthen their administrative responsibilities.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has announced he will not contest the Murang'a governorship in the 2027 General Election, the second such declaration he has made this year. He said he will instead focus his efforts on supporting the United Alternative Government.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for two terms, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat, setting up a contest with incumbent Timothy Kipchumba for the United Democratic Alliance ticket. Tolgos said he was approached by residents to run for the seat and defended his past support for the Building Bridges Initiative, citing development benefits his region received.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched an Alternative Justice Systems framework in Bomet County designed to bring faster, more accessible dispute resolution through mediation, dialogue, and traditional mechanisms alongside the formal courts. The initiative brings together community elders, religious leaders, mediators, and civil society organizations, with registries established in Bomet and Sotik to coordinate referrals and maintain records, though serious criminal offences will remain under formal jurisdiction.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement, led by Edwin Sifuna, has announced tours of Kakamega County on August 8–9 and a rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026, as part of efforts to challenge ODM's influence in western Kenya.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina reported that Democracy for Citizens Party blogger Justin Kinyua was seized by hooded gunmen and taken to an unknown destination. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango characterized the incident as misuse of state institutions to intimidate young people over their political views.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, collapsed during a court hearing on July 30 and was admitted to intensive care in Kampala. His wife said he is conscious but "very weak" and unable to speak.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwanachi political faction, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Embakasi MP Babu Owino, has notified the National Police Service of a scheduled public rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026, and called for heightened security during the event.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, filed a court challenge to the Expropriation Act, which allows the state to seize land without compensation in the public interest. The law, signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025, has caused friction within the coalition ahead of November municipal elections.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A photograph of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka meeting Alice Muthama, daughter of former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about former Senator Muthama's political future, weeks after he publicly disagreed with Kenya Kwanza figures. Alice Muthama, who is seeking the Matungulu parliamentary seat, described the meeting as an opportunity to seek guidance from a veteran politician.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition filed at the High Court seeks to suspend the Social Health Authority's two percent Health Information Management System utilization fee deducted from healthcare providers' claims, with petitioners arguing the levy lacks legal basis and amounts to double taxation.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has rejected claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he receives confidential intelligence from security agency officers, with DCI Director Mohamed Amin describing the assertions as false and reckless during a hate speech campaign launch.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying leaders should allow the law to take its course instead of protesting legal action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks. Ichung'wah argued that true leadership demands condemning politicians whose statements could incite unrest rather than defending them for political gain.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Citizen Digital series profiles women running for parliament and county representative positions ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, examining challenges they face including fundraising, visibility, gender stereotypes, and historical male dominance in electoral spaces. The episode features three candidates: Budalang'i MP aspirant Mediatrice Wangira, Makadara MP aspirant Faith Lukosi, and first-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Dr. Amakove Wala.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, speaking to village elders at State House on August 4, 2026, assured that his administration will ensure the 2027 General Election will not be marred by irregularities and violence, and that his government will uphold the rule of law and clamp down on those endorsing violence.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia has pleaded not guilty to a charge of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace. He is accused of making remarks in Kikuyu on August 1, 2026, at Naromoru Shopping Centre in Nyeri County, allegedly telling members of the public that anyone in Kieni who voted for or supported President Ruto would be identified and socially isolated, including boycotting dowry ceremonies and refusing to visit them during bereavement.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Dr Oburu Oginga said at State House that he believes he is qualified to run for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election, stating that while ODM will endorse President William Ruto for the presidency, "all the other positions are negotiable, particularly number two."
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Silas Jakakimba, a parliamentary aspirant for Suba North, has completed a three-day tour across five wards ahead of the 2027 General Election, framing his campaign as a "people-centred movement" centred on his childhood struggles in poverty.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has held consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, and others as opposition politicians intensify efforts to forge a united political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that village elders across Kenya will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 as the government formally places them on a structured payment programme to strengthen local governance. The President also directed that village elders and their families be enrolled in the Social Health Authority, with the government covering contributions, and announced plans for digital literacy training and legislation to anchor the position in law.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Raila Odinga Jr has held grassroots meetings in Kibra and told residents he is planning for the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election, though it remains unclear whether he intends to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat or seek election in Embakasi South.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata scored 80 per cent in an Infotrak survey examining devolved county performance across sectors, ranking ahead of Trans Nzoia's George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu's Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was released on Ksh.250,000 cash bail after being arraigned before Milimani Law Courts on a charge of offensive conduct conducive to breach of peace. His lawyers challenged the legality of the proceedings, arguing the court lacked jurisdiction and the charge sheet was defective, and Kaguchia did not take plea.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a support package for more than 106,000 village elders across Kenya's 47 counties, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover, recognising their role in grassroots leadership and community mobilisation.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan social media users have launched a campaign on X documenting President William Ruto's unfulfilled public promises spanning years of campaign trails, church services, and official addresses, from infrastructure projects to socio-economic reforms and political appointments.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eng. Harrison Keter has been elected President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya for the 2026–2028 term, succeeding Eng. Shammah Kiteme. Keter, an engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, pledged to strengthen the profession's role in Kenya's infrastructure and economic development.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina said she is following up on the alleged abduction of DCP blogger Justin Kinyua, who was reportedly seized by hooded gunmen on Tuesday and driven to an unknown destination. Maina, working with other officials, said the team was actively investigating the matter and pledged to provide updates.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was released on Sh250,000 cash bail or Sh1 million bond after his lawyers objected to his arraignment in a breach of peace case, citing Kiambu High Court conservatory orders directing his release on Sh100,000 police cash bail. The magistrate deferred his plea to Wednesday pending clarification of the competing court orders.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Murang'a County scored 54 per cent in Infotrak's CountyTrak Performance Index, leading Kenya's counties, while Governor Irungu Kang'ata posted the country's highest governor approval rating at 80 per cent. Murang'a led in roads and transport, trade and tourism, housing and lands, and water and sanitation.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched an implementation framework for Tanzania's National Development Vision 2050, which aims to transform the country into a competitive, inclusive and resilient upper-middle-income economy with a US$1 trillion economy by 2050. The launch comes as Kenya prepares nationwide consultations on its post-Vision 2030 development blueprint.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, alongside PNU leader Peter Munya and DEP leader Lenny Kivuti, challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to have UDA leaders allied to him resign and seek fresh mandates before urging other parties to dissolve and join his DCP. The three leaders rejected Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve, arguing that democracy is strengthened through the ballot rather than negotiated defections.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on village elders to resist divisive politics and ethnic divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, and to protect young people from recruitment into criminal gangs and political goonism. President William Ruto announced that village elders will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU's Peter Munya and DEP's Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for Citizens Party, saying he lacks the authority to determine the future of other political parties and that such decisions can only be made by each party's lawful organs in accordance with their constitutions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders of the Democratic Party, Party of National Unity, and Devolution Empowerment Party have criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for pressuring other regional parties to dissolve and join DCP, rejecting claims that he speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties has agreed to review his rejection of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's application to reserve the party name Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya, which was initially rejected over similarities with existing party names and public interest concerns. The movement's leaders met with the Registrar and expressed optimism about reversing the decision ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six people were arrested in connection with an assault on planners of the Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for August 16 in Homa Bay Town. Youth protested the arrests by lighting bonfires, temporarily disrupting businesses in the town.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Kisumu dismissed a petition by four foreign nationals—Alfred Geoffrey Leach, David Berry, Michael Allan McKeever and Christopher Bruce Wilhelm—who sought to stop their prosecution over charges of forgery and conspiracy related to a 2014 aircraft sale involving Wilken Aviation Limited and Flying Tiger Oversize Cargo Pty Ltd.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has secured veto power over the hiring and firing of Kenya Pipeline Company's chief executive and won two board seats for its Permanent Secretaries of Finance and Energy, giving President Yoweri Museveni's government effective control over Kenya's fuel transport infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves surged to a record $15.4 billion (Sh1.99 trillion) in the week ended July 30, providing 6.4 months of import cover. The report notes it was unclear whether the figure included proceeds from the government's partial divestiture of Safaricom.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hillary Wachinga, chief executive of the State-owned reinsurer Kenya Re, has filed court papers claiming a plan exists to remove him from office. Wachinga says ongoing internal friction has persisted since his appointment in 2023, when he was selected over senior colleagues for the position.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A commercial court in Nairobi has approved Britam Holdings plc shareholders' plan to reduce share capital reserves from Sh13 billion to offset accumulated losses of Sh5.8 billion, with the Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange not opposing the move.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Airtel Kenya is constructing a state-of-the-art data centre in Nairobi designed to position the city as a leading regional digital hub. The facility, which will be 10 times bigger than existing data centers, is expected to be completed by July next year and will host data for customers and enterprises.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's flagship economic development plan has failed to achieve its central promise of sustained double-digit annual growth, with sluggish expansion in agriculture and manufacturing sectors consistently holding back the economy. The country's highest growth rate since the vision's launch was 7.6 per cent in 2021.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier judgment and awarded ownership of a 135-acre property valued at more than Sh8 billion to Muchanga Investments, a company incorporated by former Vice President Moody Awori, his wife, and Francis Da Gama Rose. The Environment and Land Court had previously ruled that neither Muchanga Investments nor rival claimants had proved ownership, ordering the property revert to the estate of its original owner, Arnold Bradley.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, the acting Managing Director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, has denied allegations that he delayed the CEO recruitment process to continue serving in an acting capacity. Kibias attributed delays to circumstances from ongoing court proceedings that affected the Board's quorum and ability to complete the process within expected timelines.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways cancelled its return flight KQ785 from Cape Town to Nairobi after Flight KQ784 experienced a tyre burst shortly after landing safely in South Africa on Monday. The airline said engineers and technical personnel are working to repair the aircraft, and passengers booked on the return service are being contacted directly.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Highways Authority will temporarily close a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Bellevue from August 10 to September 14 for box culvert construction, with two lanes closed at any one time while others remain open for traffic in both directions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Investment Authority and the Outsourcing Alliance of Kenya signed a cooperation agreement to position Kenya as Africa's leading destination for Global Business Services, Business Process Outsourcing, and Information Technology Enabled Services. The partnership will strengthen collaboration in investment promotion, investor facilitation, market intelligence, policy advocacy, skills development, and international branding.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sinaloa Club & Restaurant is in a legal dispute with its landlord over alleged rent arrears totalling Sh16.5 million—comprising Sh10.8 million in accumulated arrears and Sh5.7 million in rent due for August, September and October 2026. A Nairobi court has directed the club to file proof of rent payments and scheduled the case for mention on August 17, 2026.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 120 companies from Kenya and China will participate in the third East Africa Fashion Life Show in Nairobi from August 13 to 15 at Sarit Expo Centre, with about 100 Chinese firms and 20 Kenyan companies exhibiting products ranging from textiles and apparel to electronics and home appliances.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a tyre burst after safely landing at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The airline cancelled the return flight as engineers worked to repair the aircraft.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wine Fair Kenya, its seventh edition, drew over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 wine brands to a weekend event combining wine tasting with lifestyle activities. According to the 2025 Kasi Insight Share of Wallet Tracker, 34 per cent of Kenyan alcohol consumers now include wine in their regular drinking habits.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Water has become the defining constraint shaping Africa's food systems, economies and stability as the continent warms faster than many global regions, with temperatures in 2024 rising about 0.86°C above the long-term average.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The minority Isaak-Harti community in Isiolo has begun a four-day march to Nairobi to stop the National Land Commission from registering community land in three electoral wards. The group, numbering about 100 individuals, plans to present a petition to the President and other bodies on Monday, objecting to planned registration in Burat, Ngaremara and Oldonyiro wards.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Humanitarian organisations during a visit by King Letsie III of Lesotho in Taita Taveta have called for a shift from emergency food aid to long-term investments in climate-smart farming to help communities withstand climate change. The IFRC Secretary General emphasized the need for durable solutions through farming practices adapted to soil, water availability, and value addition, rather than temporary crisis response.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has launched public participation on a plan to divert excess Lake Baringo water for irrigation, targeting 100,000 jobs and 100,000 irrigated acres while preventing Lake Bogoria's saline water from mixing with Lake Baringo's freshwater. Officials say the project could generate close to Sh40 billion for the local economy and is a response to rising lake levels linked to climate change.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Land prices in Nairobi's suburbs rose 1.4 per cent between April and June, driven by stronger demand in areas such as Lang'ata, Karen and Runda, while satellite towns also saw land prices rise 1.4 per cent, nearly three times faster than the previous quarter.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Baringo County, changing rainfall patterns and high pumping costs have made water difficult to access. The Toniok Borehole, which previously relied on expensive and unreliable diesel and electricity, has been improved through solar power, reducing the burden on communities that depended on costly fuel contributions.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has unveiled a plan to construct a five-kilometre dyke between Lakes Bogoria and Baringo and channel excess freshwater from Lake Baringo for irrigation, a project it says could create 100,000 jobs and generate an estimated Ksh.40 billion for the economy. The proposal, jointly spearheaded by the State Departments for Irrigation and Defence, is currently undergoing public participation in Baringo County and aims to address the impact of rising lake water levels linked to climate change.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of Kenyans killed, injured or affected by police brutality have given the government until Wednesday, August 5, to compensate verified victims of protest-related abuses, or they will resume peaceful demonstrations.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Ministry of Health report shows that medicines and medical commodities worth Sh5.3 billion expired or were damaged between the 2020/21 and 2024/25 financial years, with the highest losses of Sh2.4 billion in 2022/23. The waste occurred despite chronic shortages of essential drugs in public hospitals that forced patients to buy medicines from private pharmacies.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives investigating Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso's murder believe it was a planned killing connected to a bitter land dispute and matrimonial property row involving her husband Prof David Musyimi Ndetei and his former wife Rose Mbithe Mulwa, according to court documents filed by the DCI. Key lines of inquiry include alleged death threats, an earlier attempted shooting, and the alleged movement of the slain psychologist's vehicle.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Universities Academic Staff Union warns that lowering the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for senior lecturers from 70 to 65 could cause the University of Nairobi to lose up to 70 per cent of its academic workforce within five years. The union is demanding withdrawal of the Public Service Commission circular, noting the university has already lost about 40 per cent of academic staff since a hiring freeze in 2020.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A suspect arrested over allegations of obtaining money by false pretences through an online mobile phone SIM swapping scheme escaped from police custody during a late-night transfer from Bomet County to Nairobi along the Narok-Mai Mahiu highway. Authorities believe the escape was a well-coordinated armed rescue involving two armed men and have launched investigations.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Marisela Kanini, former Head of Finance at Rift Valley Sports Club in Nakuru, has been awarded Sh430,440 by an employment court for wrongful and unfair dismissal on 30 September 2019, after a six-year legal battle. Judge James Rika increased the original award by a lower court from Sh231,000, ruling that the magistrate had underestimated her salary and failed to properly assess compensation.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has received Sh4.95 billion and will use Sh2.5 billion to clear outstanding payments owed to examination officials, including supervisors, invigilators, centre managers, and security personnel who administered the 2025 national examinations, with all dues to be settled by Thursday, August 6.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court warned universities against delaying or denying lecturers' salaries on grounds of government underfunding, directing them instead to engage staff constructively and make reasonable payment plans. A judge awarded one part-time lecturer Sh1.08 million in unpaid dues after ruling on her case against Laikipia University.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A bus ferrying mourners to Uganda for a burial was involved in an accident near Naivasha on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway at 3 am, killing one man and injuring three others. The crash, which broke the casket and spilled the corpse, was preceded by a disagreement among passengers and came after police intervention twice along the journey.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Motorists are raising concerns about fines from the NTSA's automated speed camera system, claiming they are being penalised without sufficient warning, transparency, or an opportunity to challenge alleged offences. Complaints include multiple fines in a single journey, fines despite maintaining speed limits, poor signage placement, and questions about camera accuracy.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A parcel truck rammed into a tuk-tuk transporting workers near Murubara on the Mwea-Embu Highway on August 1, killing 10 people—six women and four men, mostly casual labourers heading to rice farms. One passenger narrowly escaped after deciding to disembark before the crash.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested Dennis Macharia, suspected of participating in an armed robbery at a salon in Saika on June 26, following a tip-off from the public. Officers recovered a motorcycle and two simis during the operation, and investigations continue to locate other suspects.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's obstetrical and gynaecological society has raised alarm over risks of maternal and child deaths as a nationwide nurses strike disrupts essential healthcare services, including at Kenyatta National Hospital. The strike centers on implementation of a collective bargaining agreement, salary arrears, career progression, and universal health coverage issues.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court petition filed by a surgeon, senator, and another individual seeks to suspend a 2 per cent Health Information Management System utilization fee deducted from healthcare provider claims submitted through the Social Health Authority, arguing the fee is unconstitutional, illegal, and amounts to double taxation.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has distributed cash transfers totalling Sh6,000 (three months of Sh2,000 each for April, May and June 2026) to households enrolled in the CT-OVC programme, available for withdrawal through payment service providers nationwide from July 31.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has remanded Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa in police custody for 21 days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was fatally shot on July 31 in Upper Hill. The court found sufficient grounds for the detention, citing risk of witness interference and noting that Dr. Mutiso had reported threats to police 24 days before her killing.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Basic Education Principal Secretary told Parliament that 462 learners were arrested in connection with unrest at various schools in the second term of 2026, following collaboration with the National Police Service and Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Offences included arson, threats, possession of illicit materials, vandalism, and incitement.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harrison Keter has been named President-elect of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya after an electronic election that recorded over 75 per cent voter turnout, the highest in the institution's history. Keter pledged to unite the engineering profession and prioritise engineering education, mentorship and workforce development for young engineers.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocate Ally Ahmed Ally was arrested by DCI detectives for allegedly misappropriating Ksh.49,400,500 entrusted to him by a client for a land purchase in Nairobi between November 2023 and January 2024. Investigators allege he diverted the funds for personal use instead of completing the property transaction.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) have accused the government of failing to honour Collective Bargaining Agreements, warning of fresh disruption if pending 2017–2021 and 2021–2025 CBA arrears are not paid in full immediately.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that Ksh.1.2 billion from the Social Health Authority was paid to a private proxy company, stating instead that the charges are lawful, publicly regulated, and paid to a State agency. Duale defended the government's digital health system (Taifa Care) as required by law for implementing Universal Health Coverage.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
INTERPOL's 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report reveals that 55 percent of cybercrimes reported across Africa involve artificial intelligence, reflecting an automated underground economy where criminal networks use advanced technologies to launch attacks faster and at greater scale across multiple countries simultaneously. The report identifies East Africa as a hub for mobile money fraud and infrastructure-targeted ransomware, while business email compromise and romance scams target victims in Central and West Africa.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
P-Square, the Nigerian pop duo of identical twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, has experienced a permanent split marked by public feuds, physical altercations, multi-billion-naira royalty fraud charges, and a failed legal reunion attempt that has shattered hopes of musical reconciliation.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After winning the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club, captain Sharon Alela and her Nairobi Hospital teammates say they are ready for the upcoming season and plan to compete in high-profile tournaments including an end-of-August event and the Pink Polo Tournament in October.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to uphold the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi and aims for a top-four Serie A finish. Amorim, returning to coaching after his January sacking by Manchester United, faces Inter Milan in a derby in Perth on Wednesday and has secured veteran midfielder Luka Modric on a one-year extension.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Glasgow hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games on a reduced budget of £160 million using existing venues, after Victoria withdrew in 2023 over mounting costs. Despite the slimmed-down 10-sport model, doubts persist about the event's future, though Ahmedabad is set to expand the programme to 15–17 sports for the centenary Games in four years.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chesamisi Boys Senior School and Matiliku Boys advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika after securing second consecutive victories in Group B. Chesamisi beat Moi Forces Academy 25-13, 25-10, 25-11, while Matiliku defeated Ruthimitu Mixed 25-22, 25-23, 25-21.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Takaba Boys Senior School defeated St Philip Baricho 7-1 on day two of the 2026 secondary Schools Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika. The win was Takaba's first, with Abdi Majid scoring twice and four other players adding goals.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leading schools including Friends School Bokoli, Upper Hill, and Laiser Hill advanced through their pool matches at the ongoing 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika, with defending champions and previous title-winners securing quarter-final spots.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco topped Group A with seven points despite a goalless draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after defeating Kenya 2-0. Kenya and Senegal were eliminated.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Premier League rivals Brentford on a two-year deal. The 36-year-old former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's 2026 World Cup squad, joins manager Xabi Alonso's squad two days after Chelsea signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia, 22, has joined Fulham from Real Madrid on a contract until 2031, reuniting with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Garcia scored eight goals for Madrid last season and was transferred for around 40 million euros, with Madrid retaining a 30% sell-on clause.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position is threatened for the first time following the failure of a private investor plan, despite his recent successes in expanding the Club World Cup and World Cup and delivering increased revenue to FIFA's 211 member associations.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year deal after activating his 30-million-euro release clause; he is the club's fifth summer signing and expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger called the decision to scrap Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private equity investors "absolutely necessary and beyond question." The plan had drawn widespread criticism and was rejected by three continental confederations, including UEFA which threatened to boycott FIFA competitions.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Consolate Achieng won the July Mug of the Month tournament at Nyanza Golf Club, beating more than 70 golfers and edging Mourine Nyongesa on count back after both finished on 62 points. Achieng attributed her victory to her faith and reliance on scripture during the competition.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets were eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Algeria in their final Group A match in Rabat, Morocco, finishing the tournament without a point after three successive defeats.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena and Venus Williams have received a wild card into the Cincinnati Masters doubles draw, resuming their partnership for the first time since the 2022 US Open. The sisters, who have won 14 major doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals, will compete at the hard court tournament ahead of the US Open.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 2026 Under-17 National Chess Championship drew a record 4,700 players aged seven to 17 across six age groups competing at Alliance High School and Alliance Girls High School over four days, with Antwan Jayson, Mitchelle Wambui Gichuga, Ethan Kiptoo Terigin, and Jayne Awuor among the winners in the younger categories.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dala Sevens champions Kabras Sugar RFC will face defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby in Pool D of the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Kabeberi Sevens tournament, scheduled for August 15 and 16 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he seeks to revive the Italian club's fortunes. Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January, faces Inter Milan in a derby match in Perth on Wednesday, with an immediate target of a top-four Serie A finish after the club missed Champions League qualification on the final day of last season.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco topped Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with seven points, including a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after a 2-0 victory over Kenya. Both teams advanced to the quarter-finals; Senegal and Kenya were eliminated.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia, 22, has joined Fulham from Real Madrid on a contract until 2031, reuniting with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The transfer fee was reported as around 40 million euros, with Madrid retaining a 30% sell-on clause.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena and Venus Williams have received a wild card entry to compete in doubles at the Cincinnati Masters later this month, resuming their partnership for the first time since the 2022 US Open. Venus will also play singles at the hard court tournament, which serves as the final major event before the US Open.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento died from a suspected heart attack in his sleep, the UFC announced. The Brazilian flyweight had been with the UFC since 2021 and held a record of 22 wins and seven losses.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash, marking the first significant threat to his position despite his recent successes with expanded tournaments.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two runners from Kericho County, Faith Cherotich Rono and Mercy Chepng'eno Mageso, qualified for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after finishing first and second at national trials with times of 8:58.22 and 8:59.00 respectively, as Kenya seeks to reclaim the women's 3,000 metres title.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, 34, has joined Ajax on loan for the 2026/27 season. The German international, at Barcelona since 2014, has missed much of the last two seasons with injury and was previously loaned to Girona, where he suffered a hamstring injury in February.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twelve-time champions Kakamega High School and Menengai High School have qualified for the football semi-finals at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games in Thika, with Kakamega sweeping Group B on nine points and Menengai advancing via a head-to-head tie-breaker rule after Tenwek High School were disqualified over age-cheating allegations.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cricket Kenya Chairperson Bhavesh Gohil has appealed to stakeholders and fans to support efforts to restore the sport to its former glory, saying revival requires collective effort from Kenyans and emphasizing the need to return the team to the global stage.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets finished bottom of their WAFCON group without a point, exiting the tournament after losses to Morocco (4-0), Senegal (1-0), and Algeria (2-0). The FKF Technical Committee will review coach Beldine Odemba's performance.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United announced a new training kit sponsorship deal with Betway worth a reported record £20 million per year, with Betway's logo to appear on training kits for United's men's and women's teams and around Old Trafford.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of global football development, said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private equity investors was "absolutely necessary and beyond question."
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chef Yusuf Garani began a 130-hour barbecue marathon on August 2, 2026, at Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa, aiming to break the Guinness World Record of 98 hours and 8 minutes held by South African chef Gielle Basson.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team is seeking to strengthen their defence ahead of Tuesday's CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final against Al Hilal in Kigali, after injuries to captain Sylvester Owino, Samuel Kapen, and Patrick Essombe disrupted preparations. The club has identified a centre-back prospect and hopes management will finalize the signing before the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League campaigns.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia FC advanced to the 2026 CECAFA Club Championship final by defeating Sudan's Al-Hilal Omdurman 8-7 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority's women's basketball team has remained unbeaten in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, defeating Zetech Sparks 70-39 and leading the standings with 17 wins from 17 matches. Coach Samuel Ocholla has challenged the side to sustain momentum in their title defence.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi has called for modern indoor sports infrastructure and strong fan support as Kenya prepares to host the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi from August 23 to September 5. Kasarani Indoor Arena will be the main venue, with the government upgrading Ulinzi Complex as an alternative facility.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that the Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will begin operations in September this year. The facility, whose construction has been delayed over a decade and a half, is expected to address shortages in hospitality workforce training at the Coast.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and a US Congressional delegation explored fresh partnerships in tourism, wildlife conservation, sustainable land management, and renewable energy. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano hosted the eight-member delegation and named the visiting lawmakers Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors for Kenya.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has gazetted new regulations requiring non-Kenyans staying in the country for less than 12 months to obtain mandatory travel health insurance with a minimum benefit limit of $50,000, intended to ensure visitors can access healthcare without burdening hospitals or the State. The requirement has sparked online debate about whether it could discourage international tourists amid regional competition with Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Catholic Diocese of Kericho has called on the government to urgently intervene to stop alleged destruction of the Londiani Forest Block and address rising tensions over land at the Samburet Tea Estate. Bishop Alfred Rotich warned that continued forest destruction and conflict could threaten the environment, livelihoods, and peaceful coexistence among communities in the area.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ornithologist James Apolloh Omenya and photographer Simon Odhiambo spotted three male Red Weavers in Lamu County's Boni-Dodori Forest on July 3, ending a 12-year search for the species, which had not been recorded since 2014. The rediscovery provides the first modern evidence that the Red Weaver is breeding in the forest, its only known habitat in the world.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Conservation organisations have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park, with preliminary findings linking the animals to cyanide poisoning and exposing gaps in Kenya's pesticide regulation and wildlife protection.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Spokane, Washington on suspicion of arson in connection with the Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands and destroyed hundreds of buildings across the city. The suspect was detained after a witness reportedly saw him near where the fire began, and authorities found waterproof matches and a butane lighter in his possession.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Faruku Hassan Bunza, a High Court judge in Kebbi state, was abducted from his home on July 26 and released, according to police. Although kidnappers demanded ransom, police say they maintain a firm stance against ransom payments, and security agencies are pursuing efforts to track down the perpetrators.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has inaugurated a new Consulate General in Guangzhou to deepen trade ties with China and bring consular services closer to Kenyans in the south. The consulate covers Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan Provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and will serve Kenyans in the region while supporting Chinese partners engaged in trade and investment with Kenya.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
French and British authorities rescued 173 people whose boat caught fire as they attempted to cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The incident, one of the largest rescue operations since records began in 2018, resulted in some burns, grazes and bruises but no serious injuries.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three lionesses from Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo have died from suspected heatstroke amid extreme heat and humidity in Japan. Since mid-July, ten of the zoo's 16 lions have shown symptoms such as loss of appetite and decreased activity, with veterinarians attributing the deaths to dehydration and multiple organ failure.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kosovo authorities have identified a third potential mass grave in the country's north, expanding investigations into a suspected 1990s war crime. Excavation work that began last week in Zubin Potok has already uncovered the remains of 11 people, with officials believing as many as 23 people may be buried in surrounding villages.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck Venezuela on June 24 have killed 6,125 people, according to National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez. Nearly 17,000 people were injured, almost 1,400 remain missing, and the tremors destroyed nearly 200 buildings, mostly in the coastal state of La Guaira.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's interior ministry said heat has killed 16 people and sickened 2,025 between May 15 and August 2, as the nation experiences searing temperatures with a record high of 42.5°C set in Yangsan on Sunday.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kosovo authorities are investigating a potential second mass grave in the country's north, believed to hold victims of the 1990s Kosovo war. The discovery comes days after excavations at a nearby site revealed at least seven bodies from suspected wartime killings.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has opened a Consulate General in Guangzhou to strengthen trade and investment ties with China and provide consular services to Kenyans in southern China. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'oei presided over the inauguration, describing it as a significant milestone in Kenya's engagement with one of China's most economically vibrant regions.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kosovo authorities confirmed that remains of four people were found at a second mass grave in the country's north during investigations into suspected 1990s war crimes; with remains now recovered from two sites, prosecutors said identification could take months.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya hosted a two-week training summit for internet specialists from 25 African countries, bringing together 45 experts responsible for managing national internet domains. The programme, delivered by KeNIC in partnership with AFRALTI and funded by ICANN, aimed to strengthen cybersecurity, improve critical internet infrastructure management, and support Africa's digital economy.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenyan reflects on living in the Deep South—Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina—for six years, describing it as culturally conservative due to the legacy of slavery, and recounting experiences of resentment from African-Americans who viewed her as academic competition and accused her of "acting white" for academic success.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial criticises Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for focusing on pursuing politicians over inflammatory utterances while insecurity persists across the North Rift, Eastern Kenya, and border zones, with armed bandits continuing attacks in Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru counties despite his visits and promises.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes President William Ruto's recent national address as vague rhetoric offering abstract promises while the country faces insecurity, rights abuses, rising living costs, and failing health and education systems. The writer argues that invoking global success stories like Singapore without addressing corruption and institutional integrity is hollow, and that citizens need concrete action, not wishful projections.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A diaspora perspective argues that Kenya has built credible foundations but sits in the lower-middle-income bracket and is not yet ready to achieve first-world living standards, which require high per-capita income, reliable utilities, functional healthcare, competitive education, low corruption, and functional infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans should be familiar with counter-terrorism laws, particularly the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2012, to support government efforts against terror and avoid inadvertently committing terrorism-related offences, which carry severe penalties.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →