An opinion piece argues that Senator Edwin Sifuna commands larger support than Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, particularly among young urban voters, due to more active political mobilization, and that Sifuna's image as generational change may undermine Kalonzo's bargaining power as opposition presidential candidate.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Senator Edwin Sifuna commands larger support than Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, particularly among young urban voters, due to more active political mobilization, and that Sifuna's image as generational change may undermine Kalonzo's bargaining power as opposition presidential candidate.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Homa Bay Town arrested six youth believed to have attacked people associated with the Linda Mwananchi Movement, including co-ordinator Samuel Nyauke and human rights activist Evance Oloo.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, creating cracks within the United Opposition.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Metropolitan Rapid Transit System, a plan first conceived 48 years ago, is now being proposed as a solution to reduce travel time from estates to the city centre to about 20 minutes.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that at least 106,000 village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend, free smartphones, training, and health insurance cover. The announcement was made at State House during an engagement forum with more than 10,000 village elders representing their colleagues from across the country.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. Court proceedings were marked by confusion and legal battles as defence lawyers opposed his continued detention ahead of plea taking.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has failed in its attempt to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo Otuba in a Sh4 million forgery and fraud case after the High Court rejected the bid.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Sifuna has experienced a meteoric rise in polling numbers and could potentially become Kenya's President from August next year, according to pollsters tracking his steady surge in support.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cracks have emerged within the United Opposition after former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi and Mbus Party leader Lenny Kivuti accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Metropolitan Rapid Transit System, a long-term plan proposed 48 years ago, is being revived to address transport congestion and potentially reduce travel time from estates to the city centre to about 20 minutes.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
With barely 12 months until the General Election, Azimio leaders are working to unite the opposition, while the President courts village elders in pursuit of electoral advantage through promises, alliances, and resources.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Large crowds of religious delegations have returned to President William Ruto's State House meetings, with mainstream churches also participating in the engagements.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections filed by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct over alleged inciting remarks made in Kieni. The prosecution argued that the charge sheet is properly framed, complies with the law, and any irregularities identified by the defence do not invalidate the charge or prevent the court from proceeding with plea-taking.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli whose six-month acting tenure ended on Tuesday. Kulundu will oversee the commission's day-to-day administration during the transition as IEBC prepares for the 2027 General Election.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lawmakers sitting in the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee have criticised the delayed digitisation of the Lands Management Information System, claiming that individuals within the Ministry of Lands have frustrated the process to ensure corruption thrives. The Lands Principal Secretary announced the government intends to spend Sh16 billion for full digitisation within five years, while an Auditor General report found only two of 83 state land registries fully digitised.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme to allow Muslims to purchase homes without violating Islamic principles, replacing the previous 3 per cent interest rate. He also directed the Ministry of Education to develop a policy recognising madrassa and duksi education within Kenya's formal education system.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Makueni Governor Kibwana said Kenya risks repeating the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue prioritizing power struggles over citizen needs and service delivery. He argued that political culture has become overly focused on campaigns and gaining or retaining power rather than development, and called for the country to move away from divisive politics and focus on building institutions.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders in Homa Bay have condemned violence that erupted after police arrested six youth who attacked Linda Mwananchi Movement proponents, with subsequent looting and road blockages. They have warned that the use of goons by leaders will cause anarchy and urged residents to reject incitement and embrace democratic rights.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to restore public confidence and maintain an active role in promoting national unity throughout electoral cycles, not just during elections. He emphasized that lasting cohesion requires sustained civic education to change attitudes and mindsets, and urged the commission to work with the Ministry of Education to instill values of unity among young people.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for African nations to adopt sustained long-term development strategies to transform the continent into a globally competitive economy, arguing that Africa has the resources, talent and potential but lacks consistent policy implementation and confidence in its own capabilities. He emphasized that national development programmes should be protected from disruptions caused by political leadership changes, as inconsistent policies discourage investors and delay infrastructure projects.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education is reviewing four education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding and strengthening governance in learning institutions. A key proposal is the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, which seeks to merge the Higher Education Loans Board, Universities Fund Board, and TVET Funding Board into a single Tertiary Education Funding Authority.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive statements by political leaders could erode national unity and jeopardise peaceful preparations for the 2027 General Election. Lawmakers from both sides made a bipartisan appeal for leaders to refrain from hate speech and for enforcement agencies to apply existing laws against incitement.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Peter Munya, leader of the Party of National Unity, has described former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as a bully who uses intimidation and disrespectful language against fellow opposition leaders, calling on him to change his approach for opposition unity and warning he would not support Gachagua's presidential ambitions due to what he calls dictatorial tendencies.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luo Council of Elders Chairman Odungi Ranga is under fire for remarks threatening to curse members of the Luo community who do not support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, with some elders calling for him to apologize or resign. Critics argue that a cultural leader should remain neutral and unite the community regardless of political affiliation.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The WANTAM Advisory Committee has scheduled an opposition flag bearer debate for August 23 to bring together the top five candidates from its ongoing online vote, part of a process to help the Uhuru Kenyatta-backed United Alternative Government opposition alliance identify a unified presidential ticket for the 2027 General Election. As of August 5, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led with 51.8 per cent of the vote, followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on 41 per cent.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has summoned former senior officials of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to explain controversial transactions involving the university's former Kigali campus, including questionable land purchases, an unauthorised loan estimated at more than Sh80 million, and alleged irregular fund transfers.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested Justin Kinyua Mwangi, a Kirinyaga-based digital strategist and political blogger, over social media posts authorities say amount to hate speech and ethnic contempt. The arrest followed investigations into a Facebook post allegedly targeting supporters of President William Ruto in the Mt Kenya region.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the Infra for Africa Forum 2026 in Dar es Salaam on August 5–6, a continental summit bringing together heads of state, investors, and policymakers to mobilise financing for transformative infrastructure projects across Africa. Kindiki outlined Kenya's infrastructure priorities in transport, energy, housing, water, digital infrastructure and logistics as the country seeks investment in strategic projects.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The prosecution opened its terrorism case against preacher Paul Mackenzie and seven co-accused in a Shanzu court over the Kwa Binzaro killings, saying it will call about 60 witnesses, including protected witnesses, while adopting prior testimony from eighteen witnesses in an earlier High Court case to prosecute allegations linked to fifty-two deaths.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO while retaining her role as Deputy Commission Secretary - Operations, following the February 2026 resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan. Kulundu has 12 years of experience in election coordination and holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that two police officers attached to Kikuyu Police Station were paid to assassinate him, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a political rally in Kikuyu earlier this year. Gachagua alleged the officers were behind the plot and accused Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin of protecting them.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian faces possible auction of household property after auctioneers obtained warrants to recover Ksh.447,823.77 owed to contractor Silas Thuranira Muturia for landscaping works carried out between April and June 2023, following dismissal of her High Court appeal.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ongoing renovations on the busy Kasarani-Mwiki road in Nairobi are part of a Non-Motorised Transport Infrastructure project to construct a footpath and cycle track, according to Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri, raising concerns among residents who hoped for broader road improvements on the historically neglected stretch.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court will on August 19 give directions on whether Mukurweini MP John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia must enter a plea on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace. Magistrate Teresiah Nyangena reserved the date after hearing preliminary objections from both the prosecution and defence challenging the charge sheet and the court's jurisdiction.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Deputy Commission Secretary Ruth Kulundu as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary effective August 5, 2026, following the expiry of Moses Ledama Sunkuli's six-month acting tenure. Kulundu will serve for two months or until a substantive CEO is appointed.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Auctioneers have obtained warrants of attachment to recover Sh447,823.77 owed by Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian to contractor Silas Thuranira Muturia over landscaping works at her residence undertaken between April and June 2023, following dismissal of her High Court appeal. Household items including furniture, electronics, and appliances have been attached for seizure.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua denied that his Democracy for the Citizens Party is undermining other political parties in Mt Kenya, attributing DCP's growing popularity to aggressive grassroots mobilisation and urging rival parties to strengthen their own campaigns rather than blame DCP for its rise.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and MPs have cautioned against rising ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive utterances could undermine national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker urged politicians to lower political temperatures, saying Kenya's diversity should be a source of strength rather than division.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the Infrastructure for Africa Forum and Africa50 General Meeting in Dar es Salaam, called for faster development of Africa to first-world status, saying the continent has the resources and manpower needed and that Africans must build confidence in themselves and their capabilities.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mike Sonko says he has undergone significant personal change, including losing more than 20 kilogrammes, quitting alcohol, and reducing nightlife while becoming more focused on faith, family and philanthropy. The transformation began in December when he weighed 98.9 kilogrammes and consulted a nutritionist, adopting a diet of traditional foods while avoiding carbs, starch and fatty foods; he now weighs 77.6 kilogrammes.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told opposition-allied political parties to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims he was pushing politicians to abandon their parties for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Gachagua said his focus was on growing DCP's support while allowing allies to strengthen their own outfits.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga urged residents to allow rival politicians to campaign freely while affirming that ODM's political position in the region would not change, stating that freedom of movement and expression are core ODM values.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay County Governor and ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga restated her county's allegiance to ODM and the broad-based government while drawing a hard line against any political engagement with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, speaking at a public rally in Kabondo Kasipul.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended a planned National Dialogue on economic development, accusing the United Opposition of opposing it for political reasons rather than national progress. Speaking to Muslim religious leaders from all 47 counties, Ruto said the dialogue aims to give Kenyans opportunity to shape long-term development through public participation.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of Mt. Kenya women leaders and community representatives based in Nairobi has declared support for former Speaker Justin Muturi's push for political pluralism in the region, rejecting calls for regional parties to dissolve and consolidate into the Democratic Congress Party (DCP). The women emphasised that democracy thrives on choice and healthy competition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mogo Kenya has provided more than Sh44 billion in financing over seven years, supporting over 500,000 Kenyans in accessing motorcycles and smartphones. A new report notes that Kenya's boda boda industry generates an estimated Sh660 billion annually, contributing 4.4 per cent of GDP and directly supporting more than 2.5 million livelihoods.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses how business owners often instinctively turn to borrowing whenever they face cash shortages, but argues that credit is not always the right solution for addressing business challenges.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has handed businesswoman Mary Wambui a lifeline in an Sh8 billion debt row with Equity Bank.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan skincare manufacturer lost a potential Rwandan retailer due to poor online discoverability. Small and medium enterprises that rely on local referrals and walk-in customers remain invisible beyond their locality; a professional digital presence—including a simple website with business information—is necessary for cross-border trade.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
eSIM providers are exploring Kenya's diaspora market, particularly targeting workers abroad who struggle with expensive roaming charges and connectivity issues. The article notes that slow adoption is hindered by the need for high-end smartphones to support eSIM technology, which many diaspora workers do not possess.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A report examining legal and governance frameworks in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria found that company directors could face legal liability for failing to manage nature-related risks such as biodiversity loss, water scarcity and land degradation as part of their duty of care. Directors who fail to address foreseeable and financially material nature-related risks could expose their companies and themselves to legal, financial and reputational consequences.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan filmmakers are positioning themselves to access Africa's $5 billion film industry as a Ugandan awards ceremony expands across the continent, offering financing, co-production deals, and new markets. Kenya's film industry contributes an estimated $130 million annually to GDP.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved criminal charges against the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank for allegedly failing to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime. The charges arise from investigations into the alleged theft of more than Sh363.4 million from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank reports that artificial intelligence could enable developing countries to gain a century's worth of development in a decade if they address power, connectivity and skills gaps quickly. The report finds that developing economies face fewer job losses from AI than richer nations and have more to gain than to fear.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics has partnered with local retailer Housewives Paradise to launch the Samsung Brand Store, a mobile-focused digital platform designed to reach Kenyan shoppers. The platform offers exclusive inventory, curated product bundles, and extended warranties to deepen customer relationships in a market with growing mobile internet penetration.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways flight KQ784 landed safely at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday afternoon but experienced a tyre burst during landing. The airline cancelled the return flight KQ785 to allow engineers to inspect and repair the aircraft, and said all passengers and crew disembarked safely.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The CEOs of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank, and Co-operative Bank have been charged with failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime in an alleged theft of Ksh363.4 million. A former nominated MCA has also been charged with stealing Ksh363,420,459 from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has achieved about 90 percent renewable electricity generation but faces policy bottlenecks, limited access to finance, and absence of a robust battery storage framework in its push toward 100 percent clean power by 2030, according to industry players and the Kenya Renewable Energy Association.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation plans to hand over 120 newly constructed solar mini-grids across 14 underserved counties by September 30, 2026, as part of a USD 150 million World Bank-funded initiative targeting 5,390 households for new borehole water connections and serving between 75 and 1,835 active users per site.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has announced a plan to revive Kwale International Sugar Company (KISCOL), forming a stakeholder committee led by the Kenya Sugar Board to address legal, operational, and other challenges including land disputes, cane shortages, vandalism, delayed farmers' payments and insecurity.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited is reopening after nine years of closure and will pay Sh66 million in outstanding arrears to cane farmers, with a multi-agency committee formed to verify qualified suppliers and oversee resettlement of 15,000 squatters occupying the factory's land.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute has called for reinstatement of an annual fishing ban in Lake Naivasha after annual fish landings dropped from 3,400 metric tonnes in 2019 to about 1,050 metric tonnes last year, with some species at risk of local extinction due to overfishing and illegal fishing.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kerio Valley, long troubled by insecurity, is experiencing a return to calm thanks to peace efforts by the government and partners. The Elgeyo Marakwet County government is distributing water pumps and high-value crops like coffee and beans to encourage irrigation and alternative livelihoods in formerly conflict-affected areas, with officials saying the initiatives aim to empower residents and sustain peace.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction (sale 34) fetched Sh994 million from the sale of 18,089 bags weighing 1,115,430 kg, with volume increasing from the previous week's 15,749 bags; the average price per 50-kilogramme bag rose slightly to Sh44,462, while premium AA coffee reached USD 410.00, reflecting continued international demand for Kenyan coffee.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Lands is intensifying efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating title deed issuance and undertaking fresh surveys. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that hundreds of public schools operate without title deeds, leaving them vulnerable to encroachment and illegal allocation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Igembe North Constituency whose crops were destroyed by elephants are calling on the Kenya Wildlife Service to fast-track compensation, saying relief food distributed by the government—a bag of maize, a bag of beans, and eight kilograms of porridge flour per household—is insufficient and will only last a few days.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A delegation from IFAD, the World Bank, and the Aquaculture Business Development Programme cited Kirinyaga County as one of Kenya's leading counties in commercial aquaculture, following an assessment of fish farming projects. According to county officials, Kirinyaga has more than 1,600 commercial fish farmers and nine hatcheries producing fingerlings.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Isaiah Matukho Okhala, 51, has been sentenced to life in prison by the High Court in Kakamega for the murder of a 16-year-old teenager with mental challenges. Justice Alice Bett noted that the accused showed no remorse and considered factors including sentencing objectives and the victim's vulnerability.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Footbridges across Kenya, including on Thika Road, have become informal markets and gathering spaces where vendors and residents congregate.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Survivors of sexual violence have filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General, Interior and Health Cabinet Secretaries, and the Inspector General, citing the lack of proper systems to handle and analyse specimens in sexual violence cases on which police and courts rely for physical examination evidence and victim accounts.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is reporting stock outs of family planning devices due to donor cuts, triggering widespread contraceptive shortages across thousands of rural public health centers and risking increased abortions and unwanted pregnancies.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Service Commission has issued an addendum circular proposing sweeping changes to the mandatory retirement age for academic staff in public universities and research institutions, reducing the retirement age for some cadres by as much as 15 years. The proposal has triggered outrage among academic staff and is setting the stage for a nationwide strike weeks before universities reopen.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Students at the University of Eldoret are protesting rent increases — single rooms rising from Sh3,000 to Sh4,000 and bedsitters from Sh4,000 to Sh5,000 — arguing that accommodation remains poorly maintained with leaking roofs, broken doors, and insecurity issues. Students say the additional costs strain their already tight budgets without corresponding improvements to housing conditions.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Otieno, a boda boda rider, died after allegedly being beaten by police and booked at Muthaiga station on Saturday.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Survivors of sexual violence are suing the state, citing weaknesses in forensic systems that police and courts rely upon alongside victim accounts in rape and defilement cases.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has defended a two per cent service fee charged on claims processed through the Taifa Care digital platform, stating the levy is lawful, transparent, and paid to a government agency rather than a private company. The defense follows allegations that public funds were being channelled outside the legal framework governing the Social Health Authority.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
An ongoing nurses' strike has left patients waiting for hours at public hospitals with limited healthcare workers available. Student nurses from medical schools are helping fill gaps, but the volume of patients is overwhelming available staff.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public health officers warn that repeated school food poisoning and disease outbreaks affecting hundreds of learners are preventable, but the country continues to focus on treating sick pupils rather than preventing outbreaks in the first place. The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union attributes these incidents to a weakening preventive health system.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Service Commission says mental health is a major challenge for Kenya's civil service, with depression, substance abuse, domestic conflicts and financial difficulties affecting well-being and service delivery. Uniformed officers are among the most affected, with increased suicide-related and murder-suicide cases; the commission has strengthened counselling services across state agencies to address the crisis.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of Eric Otieno, a boda boda rider who died shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. A postmortem found he died from massive internal haemorrhage caused by injuries to his organs.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for Kelvin Pyego, a cleaner at Living Room International Hospital, accused of defiling a minor patient on July 21. According to authorities, the suspect has fled and is believed to be hiding in Kitale town.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested at least 50 pedestrians on Thika Road for failing to use footbridges and crossing at undesignated points during a crackdown operation. The arrests are part of a citywide enforcement campaign targeting high-risk areas where pedestrians frequently ignore designated crossing points, citing road safety data showing pedestrians account for nearly 38 per cent of all road traffic deaths in Kenya.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as of June 16, according to the Education Principal Secretary. The offences under investigation included arson, attempted arson, threats of arson, planning and incitement of unrest, and vandalism, with 18 fatalities reported in connection with fire incidents and cases of student unrest during the period.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has suspended implementation of administrative decisions expanding dental practice scope for non-dentists, pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Arnold Malit, and the Kenya Dental Association, who argue the decisions were made outside the law and without following professional standards.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Otieno, a Mathare boda boda rider, died at Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital after allegedly sustaining severe injuries while in police custody at Muthaiga Police Station. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has now assumed full responsibility for investigating the circumstances of his death, with the National Police Service pledging full cooperation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Monica Mbaru of the Employment and Labour Court in Mombasa has issued orders temporarily stopping the nationwide nurse strike that commenced on July 29, 2026, and ordered the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives to direct its members back to work immediately or face disciplinary action.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
African research centres are increasingly designing and leading global health research rather than merely hosting trials and collecting samples, strengthening health security and ensuring vaccines address African realities. African researchers have contributed to reshaping understanding of HIV transmission and vaccine design, with sites in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania now running late-stage trials of the MTBVAC vaccine.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nurses in Tharaka Nithi county have agreed to return to duty on Thursday morning following a court order, after the Kenya National Union of Nurses county leadership reached an understanding with county officials on some of their grievances, including demands for the promotion of 98 nurses and confirmation of nine to permanent terms.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 700 boda boda operators in Kitui County graduated from a county-sponsored training programme and received smart driving licences aimed at improving road safety and compliance with traffic regulations. Governor Julius Malombe said only 2,900 out of 13,909 registered boda boda operators in the county are currently licensed.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Learners with disabilities performed at the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition, calling for greater investment in assistive technologies, accessible learning environments, and equal opportunities. The festival has placed Special Needs Education at the heart of celebrations, becoming a platform for national conversation on disability inclusion and unlocking the potential of learners living with disabilities.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide nurses' strike persisted on Wednesday after the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives defied a Monday court order from the Employment and Labour Relations Court directing them to resume duty at Mombasa County and 46 other county governments.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing stock outs of family planning devices across thousands of rural public health centers due to donor cuts, risking increases in abortions and unwanted pregnancies.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court released five suspects unconditionally in connection with the seizure of 4,000 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer valued at over Ksh. 24 million. The magistrate ordered samples to be sent to a government chemistry laboratory to confirm whether the fertilizer is fake and directed police to release a motor vehicle seized from the first suspect.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for a cleaner at a private hospital in Eldoret who allegedly defiled a minor in a hospital washroom on July 21, 2026. The suspect, who has worked at the facility for a decade, is believed to have fled; his last mobile phone signal was traced to Kitale Town.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Grade Five student at Khaimba Primary School died after coming into contact with a live electric wire entangled with a clothesline at his home in Ekarungu Village, Mumias East, Kakamega County. A local official has urged parents to supervise children closely during school holidays to prevent similar incidents.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Tulu in Nyatike, Migori County, are appealing to the county government to urgently repair the area's borehole, which has been out of service for the past two weeks, leaving hundreds without access to clean water and forcing them to rely on a dam shared with livestock.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to support June 2026 payments under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting 1,213,156 older persons and people living with severe disabilities. Payments began on August 3, 2026, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.2,000.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to facilitate payments under the June 2026 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting more than 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. Each beneficiary receives a standard Ksh.2,000 monthly stipend, with payments commencing on August 3, 2026.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has ordered Angela Mulwa held in police custody for fourteen days while detectives investigate the murder of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, who was fatally shot on July 31 while travelling in a taxi in Nairobi's Upper Hill. The court also directed that her SIM cards be released to her and set August 19 for a mention hearing.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi-based advocate was arrested on allegations of stealing Sh49.4 million that had been entrusted to him to facilitate a land purchase in the capital. The DCI says the lawyer diverted the funds and unlawfully converted them to his own use instead of applying them toward the intended transaction.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
A man accused of fatally stabbing fellow motorist Kennedy Ng'eno in a suspected road rage attack along Mombasa Road in Nairobi is now facing a murder investigation after a post-mortem confirmed Ng'eno died from multiple stab wounds, including one that penetrated his heart. CCTV footage captures the suspect allegedly stabbing Ng'eno and another man during a confrontation near Nyayo Stadium in the early hours of Saturday following a minor traffic accident.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Purity Nyambura and Abigael Wangui, inseparable cousins from Kimbimbi village, were among ten people who died when a tuk-tuk collided with a parcel truck at the Murubara blackspot on the Mwea–Embu Highway. The two women were traveling to report for work at a research farm where they expected to earn Sh500 each planting rice.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested Philip Kipsoi Kiyeng, director of Region Group College in Eldoret, for allegedly issuing forged academic certificates and misrepresenting the college as a Moi University affiliate. A victim who enrolled for a Diploma in Business Management was dismissed from employment after the fake certificate was flagged during verification by his employer.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Alphonce Collins Osewe was arraigned and charged with obtaining more than Ksh.37 million from a businessman jointly with Patrola Odhiambo Tobias between May 2023, by falsely pretending to sell 400 kilograms of gold. The prosecution sought to deny him bail, citing previous failure to attend court, though his defence argued he would appear for proceedings.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fred Obach Oliech was arraigned on charges of conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences, and acquisition of proceeds of crime over an alleged fake gold deal involving USD 225,100. He is accused of conspiring with another person to falsely claim he could supply 150 kilograms of gold and subsequently obtaining the money from a representative of Oro Trading FZE LLC.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenyatta University lecturer's experience discovering both her children were autistic illustrates Kenya's diagnostic and treatment gaps for developmental disabilities. Families face structural barriers in accessing diagnosis, therapy, and support services.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Makueni County is working to reduce maternal deaths through partnerships between healthcare workers and traditional birth attendants, supported by better-equipped health facilities and life-saving medicines designed for rural settings. Postpartum haemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, but the county is demonstrating these deaths are preventable.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government is proposing to scrap university scholarships and replace them with loans under a new University Funding Bill. Students placed in public universities will receive 100 per cent funding as loans repayable once employment is secured, with graduates required to disclose their loan status to employers for deductions.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has disbursed KSh 6,000 to households in the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Programme, covering April, May and June 2026 at KSh 2,000 per cycle. The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services confirmed the funds are available for withdrawal through contracted Payment Service Providers, with disbursement having commenced on July 31.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has launched the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, a digital command centre at the Social Health Authority that links more than 600 accredited public and private ambulances into a single nationwide emergency response system accessible by dialling 922. The platform is designed to improve coordination of emergency medical services and disaster response across all 47 counties, with trained medical dispatchers using GPS technology to identify the nearest available ambulance.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives are pursuing Samuel Omondi Audi, who disappeared with a rented Mazda CX-5 a week after claiming he needed it for a 10-day trip to Mombasa. The vehicle owner discovered the GPS tracking device had been removed, prompting investigations to trace the suspect and recover the vehicle.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Garissa court sentenced a man to 20 years in prison after convicting him of defiling a 13-year-old Grade 7 pupil whom he lured from her home and took across Garissa and Lamu counties between February and March 2026.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eric Otieno, a boda boda operator, died after being arrested and detained at Muthaiga Police Station; an autopsy found he died from multiple abdominal injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. His family is demanding the arrest of officers allegedly involved and has called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate what they describe as police brutality.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nurses in Tharaka Nithi County will return to duty Thursday following a court order and local negotiations, even as the nationwide nurses' strike continues. The Kenya National Union of Nurses branch said it was complying with the court directive and responding to county government efforts to address local grievances.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Learners at the 2026 National Kenya Music Festival demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence through music and dance performances. Individual excellence was highlighted, including a violinist from Moi Education Centre Nairobi who qualified for the national stage after placing first at sub-county and county levels.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi-based weekend event has evolved into a cultural institution for R&B enthusiasts over its two-year run, hosting its anniversary celebration last Saturday at Ngong Racecourse with performances and fashion curated around Old Money Aesthetics.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Odhiambo, known as Crazy Kennar, has evolved from making campus micro-skits at JKUAT into a pan-African media powerhouse, using visual comedy and socio-political commentary to build an audience spanning East Africa to Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County has entered its fourth day, with over 100,000 learners from across Kenya competing. The festival concludes August 14, with overall winners earning an opportunity to perform before the President at State House.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya was knocked out of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 2-0 to Algeria in the group stage. Morocco and Algeria advanced to the quarter-finals from Group A, with Morocco topping the group despite a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Senegal was also eliminated.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The inaugural Under-19 Boxing Championships will be held this weekend at New Ziwani Market Hall in Nakuru, with seven clubs competing under World Boxing rules that require boxers to be matched by both age and weight rather than weight alone.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's secondary school football semi-finals are underway, with four teams—Menengai, Kakamega School, St Mary's Yala, and Takaba—competing for spots in tomorrow's final and tickets to the regional FEASSA tournament in Morogoro, Tanzania. Menengai faces Kakamega School at 11 am, while St Mary's Yala plays Takaba in the other semi-final.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kwanthanze and unbeaten Kesogon will face off in the girls' volleyball semi-finals at the National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. St Martha's Mwitoti, also unbeaten, will play Soweto Academy in the other semi-final.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya national cricket team captain Dhiren Gondaria says the Men's T20 International and 50 Overs Bilateral Series against Bahrain at the Nairobi Gymkhana was a valuable opportunity after 18 months without international matches of that caliber, and the team has identified batting as an area needing improvement ahead of the Challenge League in Qatar and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor believes the Cecafa Kagame Cup has provided vital competitive preparation as the Kenyan champions advance to the tournament final and prepare for CAF Champions League qualifiers. Gor Mahia reached the final after beating Sudan's Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday as pressure mounts over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo publicly called for Infantino to step down, writing in the Daily Mail that he represents "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour" in football.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega High School and St. Mary's School Yala have qualified for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games football final in Thika. The matchup, dubbed the "school Mashemeji Derby," features two of Kenya's most successful football programmes competing after dominant group stage campaigns.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost UEFA's confidence after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup triggered global backlash and calls for his resignation, despite FIFA withdrawing the proposal. His previously unopposed path to a fourth term in March's election has been significantly weakened.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr reported a positive start to pre-season training under new manager Jose Mourinho, saying the coach wants him to remain happy and play his football, even as speculation links him with a possible move to Arsenal and he enters the final year of his contract.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on August 5, 2026, amid criticism over his shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, with calls for his resignation growing since he abandoned the proposal.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 23 U20 athletes are competing at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon (August 5–9), aiming to build on the country's seven-medal haul from the previous edition. Athletics Kenya's Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir views the championships as a pathway to prepare young athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Olympics.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has called on football stakeholders and corporate sponsors to prioritize player welfare through improved salaries and grassroots investment, arguing that better remuneration would motivate local talent and raise the quality of competition in the FKF Premier League.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega High School defeated Menengai High 2-1 in the semi-final, while St. Mary's School Yala beat Takaba 2-0, setting up a national final between the two schools.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Super League technical staff have warned that ongoing court disputes over promotion and relegation rules threaten club planning and Kenyan football's integrity. The dispute concerns whether the 2025 season should follow the traditional 2019 system with automatic promotion for two teams and a playoff for a third, or the revised system with automatic promotion and relegation for three to four clubs without a playoff.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Butula Boys reclaimed their national rugby 7s crown, defeating Cardinal Otunga Mosocho 26-0 in the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association Term Two final at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Timonah Elia was named the 2026 KSSSA 7s Most Valuable Player.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya placed 13th overall with 12 medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Medal winners including 5,000m champion Mathew Kipsang and race walk silver medallist Stephen Ndangili highlighted teamwork, resilience, and the need for continued improvement as key lessons from the competition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-18 Boys' and Girls' hockey teams are preparing for the Africa 5s Tournament in Nairobi, which serves as the Hockey 5s World Cup qualifiers. The tournament, running Thursday through Saturday, brings together teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda, with both national teams aiming to qualify for the World Cup.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya begins its campaign at the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene on Wednesday with eight athletes competing on the opening day, aiming to improve on its fifth-place finish at the 2024 edition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifteen elephants recently died in the Amboseli ecosystem after consuming tomatoes containing high levels of cyanide, possibly linked to pesticide contamination on nearby farms. Officials warn the toxin poses no immediate threat to human life but have advised local herders to keep livestock away from contaminated fields; an opinion piece argues the elephant deaths serve as a warning that environmental failures eventually affect human health, citing historical examples like mercury poisoning in Minamata Bay and lead contamination in Owino Uhuru.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
In 2008, a group of unemployed young people built traditional Borana manyattas near Meru National Park, betting that tourists would pay to experience their culture. The venture has since expanded into Malka Cultural Village near Kinna Town in Isiolo County.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya planted 14 trees to honour rangers killed in the line of duty since the start of the year during World Ranger Day celebrations at the Forests Law Enforcement Academy in Mukutani. Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa noted that 14 rangers have died and 40 others injured while protecting the country's natural resources against armed illegal loggers, poachers, and forest fires.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Lands Court has temporarily stopped construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest and an eco-lodge project within the forest, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya, the Green Belt Movement and JustAct against KURA, Kenya Forest Service and developer Konyon Company Limited.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Decades-old mature trees are being felled at an alarming rate across Nairobi's key corridors and ecologically sensitive zones, including Karura Forest and Waiyaki Way, driven by road expansion, infrastructure development, and land clearing. The destruction has drawn intense public outrage and condemnation from environmentalists and Kenyans who say authorities are betraying the nation's ecological heritage.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Narok County has enacted the Wildlife Conservancies Act, 2026, establishing a dedicated fund financed by at least two percent of the county's audited revenue to support conservation programmes and aid families affected by human-wildlife conflict. The Act emphasizes community participation, requiring transparency, annual audits, and partnerships with government agencies and conservation organizations.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan families are seeking answers about relatives who were recruited, trained militarily, and deployed to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, with some now killed or missing.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ousted leader, is defying her conviction for crimes against humanity and vowing to return home despite facing execution. Analysts say her public resolve is a bid to remain politically relevant and keep her Awami League party alive, though she risks arrest or death upon return.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Taiwan's largest military drills of the year, the annual "Han Kuang" exercise running August 5-14, involve combat scenarios for troops and reservists practising responses to a potential Chinese invasion. Civilians will participate in exercises including air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire from within the governing body and externally over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, appointed by Infantino as FIFA's chief of global football development, said the withdrawal of the project was "absolutely necessary," while FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom distanced himself from Infantino in an internal email, describing the plan as "a sad and reproachable series of events."
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli military forces conducted a large-scale operation in the Qalandia refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, saying they targeted terrorist elements and weapons trafficking; a camp spokesman said at least 20 people were arrested and soldiers took positions on house roofs.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
German police responded to a security incident at Leipzig-Halle airport after an explosives-laden drone was discovered on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft also collided with an unknown flying object before landing safely. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia, though authorities said the investigation was ongoing.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO director general has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings with President Felix Tshisekedi as the Ebola epidemic spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The country's 17th Ebola outbreak, declared in May, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, with the Bundibugyo virus variant currently lacking a vaccine or treatment.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization called for more financial and other resources to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which it described as the biggest ever to have hit the DRC and is still expanding beyond the capacity of response efforts. There have been 3,802 confirmed cases with 1,707 deaths, according to WHO figures.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's political transition will take months, not years, seven months after former leader Nicolas Maduro's capture in a US military raid. Delegates of interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition members are scheduled to hold their first round of talks this week in Caracas.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from trash in Italy's Puglia region after the winner, who initially discarded it when a local shop's machine said it was non-payable, learned from a family member that her regular numbers had won the jackpot. Garbage workers found the ticket "miraculously still in one piece" after combing through mounds of trash on their truck.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, which would stabilize energy prices and restore freedom of movement for shipping.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a record-setting heatwave with temperatures peaking at 42.5°C, citing risks to players and fans as extreme temperatures persist.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, when the Moon completely covers the Sun across northern Spain—the first total eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 2006. Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow and creating brief twilight conditions with dropped temperatures and unusual shadow angles.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teams will observe a total solar eclipse visible in Spain on August 12 to study the Sun's magnetic field, atmosphere, and weather. The eclipse, lasting a minute and 40 seconds, offers rare opportunities to investigate the star's unpredictable nature and its effects on Earth.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon," saying the US, Iran and Oman are nearing an interim deal to reopen the strategic waterway.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, the country plans to hold its first national election in December and pursue economic growth through agriculture and mining, according to President Salva Kiir and former central bank governor Johnny Ohisa Damian. The election, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, is intended to end the transitional government.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece suggests Edwin Sifuna could become Kenya's President from August next year, citing pollsters' observations of a meteoric rise and steady surge in numbers.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece from a business-to-business debt recovery professional argues that corporate debtors employ the same delay tactics and excuses as ordinary street borrowers, merely dressed in more sophisticated language and corporate jargon.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a compelling political figure among younger Kenyans, viewed by many as representing renewal and a remedy to Kenya's entrenched political problems, but the question remains whether he can deliver on such promises.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that SaaS companies reporting revenue growth from AI agent customers lack transparency about the durability of that revenue, since AI agents have no loyalty or memory, creating concentration risk that traditional metrics like customer acquisition cost cannot measure.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has one doctor for more than 5,000 people, widening a gap with WHO recommendations of one per thousand. An opinion piece argues that neighbourhood pharmacies, already the first point of care for many Kenyans, could help address this shortage by managing common minor ailments with support from qualified pharmacists.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration met with tech leaders to finalize a security review process for advanced "closed" AI models before release, though implementation details and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear. The review will apply only to proprietary models controlled by developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, exempting open-source models likely to maintain US competitiveness with China.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that voters should evaluate political leaders using the same rigorous criteria investors apply to stocks—examining fundamentals like competence, track record, and sustainable governance rather than rhetoric or charisma alone.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →