The proposed Basic Education Bill, 2025, will require school principals and headteachers to serve as agents of the Ministry of Education on financial management of public funds, while remaining employees of the Teachers Service Commission.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The proposed Basic Education Bill, 2025, will require school principals and headteachers to serve as agents of the Ministry of Education on financial management of public funds, while remaining employees of the Teachers Service Commission.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments including Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson, in preparation for the 2027 General Election and efforts to lead an opposition coalition against President William Ruto.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to convene a meeting of the Opposition as internal divisions emerge within its member parties.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched rallies across Western Kenya under his Linda Mwanainchi brigade, calling for new leadership and attacking President Ruto's administration on governance, economy, healthcare and policy reforms.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held rallies across Busia County, launching attacks on President William Ruto's administration over governance, the economy, healthcare, and policy reforms as he sought to consolidate support in the Western region.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Community elders from Murule Weytan in Lafey Constituency have endorsed MP Mohamed Abdikheir Mohamed for a second term in the 2027 General Election, following consultations and review of candidates. The endorsement, made under the community's negotiated democracy system, cited his experience and development record.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Aisha Jumwa's departure from the ruling UDA party has split Kaya elders in Kilifi, with one faction led by county chairman Katana Yaa denying legitimacy to elders who visited Jumwa and disputed her claims that President Ruto failed to support her, while another faction previously rallied behind her.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Muslim clerics and youth leaders defended their recent meeting with President William Ruto, saying it was motivated by community grievances—including hurdles obtaining national identity documents, economic marginalization, and discriminatory security practices—rather than political allegiance ahead of elections. They clarified the visit does not signify a shift in political camp and that they will collaborate with any leader committed to addressing Muslim Kenyans' social, economic, and security concerns.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has called on Kenyans to maintain peace and mutual respect, warning against rising political temperatures and urging leaders to be mindful of their utterances. He also promised that Jubilee Party nominations will be free and fair, with no interference.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement is campaigning in Kakamega County on Saturday with scheduled stops at four locations as part of grassroots efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. The movement's leaders have been making campaign stops across counties, including a recent visit to Busia, and calling for President William Ruto's exit in the coming election.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to support his bid to become Kenya's next president, as the Linda Mwananchi movement conducted political mobilization in Kakamega ahead of the 2027 General Election.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Wycliffe Oparanya, the Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary and former Kakamega governor, to support and bless his presidential ambitions for 2027. Sifuna's appeal follows his fallout with ODM leadership and his removal as the party's secretary-general, as he leads the Linda Mwananchi grassroots mobilisation tour across Western Kenya.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned what he describes as conflicting High Court interpretations of Kenya's constitutional election timeline. He revisited a 2018 petition arguing the 2022 election should have been held in August 2021 rather than August 2022, citing recent divergent Malindi High Court rulings on Article 136(2)(a).
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to take a public oath before a church leader to prove he has not made a political deal with President William Ruto before the August 10, 2027 General Election. Kuria proposed that Gachagua appear before cameras with his wife and swear before the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa that he has neither made nor will make such a deal.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Faith Odhiambo, former Law Society of Kenya president, says a Malindi High Court judgment on the 2026 presidential election timeline should not trigger a constitutional crisis or immediate government change. The court found that Article 136(2)(a) requires the election in the fifth year (August 11, 2026), but declined to issue a mandatory order due to logistical impossibility and national instability risks, instead suspending the declaration of invalidity until after the next general election.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based leaders are set for a three-day retreat in Naivasha starting Sunday to prepare ahead of the August 2027 General Election, with plans to establish a coalition talks team and address the running mate position. The meeting also involves President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga meeting with governors, deputy governors, MPs and speakers ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders, including National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, have accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of promoting ethnic politics based on tribal voting blocs ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that such rhetoric could destabilize the country.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged United Opposition supporters to be patient as principals work out how to select a flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in next year's General Election, characterizing ongoing exchanges among constituent party leaders as healthy and democratic.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
A state-backed think tank has found that Kenya's 16 per cent Value Added Tax rate may be pushing businesses to operate informally.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority have rolled out the Smart Gate pilot at Gate 24 and the Advanced Cargo Declaration system at Mombasa Port to automate cargo movement and reduce delays. The Smart Gate integrates the Integrated Customs Management System with other government agency systems, while the ACD system allows cargo documents to be submitted and verified before goods are loaded at the port of export.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta National Hospital responded to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority concerns, stating that procurement compliance issues identified in its 2024/2025 financial year have been addressed and resolved. KNH was among 20 public entities flagged by PPRA over cooperation with procurement audits.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon confirmed it is financing a private gas power plant in Texas that could become the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, part of a trend of tech giants building off-grid power for AI operations. The plant, known as GW Ranch and being developed by Pacifico Energy, would have 35 turbines generating 7.65 gigawatts, larger than any gas plant currently operating in the United States.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aliko Dangote announced that construction of the proposed Lamu oil refinery will begin by October 2026, with the project's estimated cost revised downward by Ksh2 billion. The refinery is expected to serve Kenya and other East African countries, with a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and a completion timeline of less than four years once construction begins.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vaccination is one of the most important investments for poultry farmers of any scale, protecting birds from common diseases and enabling faster growth and better egg production. Prevention through vaccination is cheaper than treating sick birds, and farmers should consult veterinarians to develop appropriate vaccination schedules based on local disease risks.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gatuura Horticulture Farmers' Cooperative Society in Murang'a has become the first farmers' group in the region to receive Global Gap Certification, enabling direct access to European retail outlets. The certification process, conducted by TradeCare Africa, included soil and water tests and documentation reviews; 22 other farmers in Murang'a are awaiting completion of the clearance process.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) has been quietly circulating in Kenya's cattle herds for generations, threatening pastoralist livelihoods by killing animals often without farmers realizing the cause of their losses.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa says Community Forest Associations are vital for reaching Kenya's 30% tree cover goal, noting that CFAs manage forest resources, establish nurseries, and lead forest restoration efforts. Kenya has 233 registered CFAs, with around 80% actively involved in forest conservation.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece noting that new financial scams are spreading across Kenya even as authorities appear inactive. The article references a 2007 pyramid scheme collapse that cost hundreds of thousands of people an estimated Sh8 billion across at least 271 schemes.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Inter-religious Council of Kenya has signed an agreement on wearing hijabs in religious-sponsored schools in Marsabit, sparking a new dispute over religious attire in schools.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Egerton University Academic Staff Union and student leadership have disagreed over a planned extension of Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kibwage's term, which was set to expire on October 4, 2026, after five years of service since October 5, 2021.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nationwide nurses' strike remains unresolved after a week of meetings between the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, the Council of Governors, and other government agencies. The union and governors are divided over whether key Collective Bargaining Agreement issues have been agreed upon or remain open to further negotiation.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Society for the Blind joined survivors and stakeholders at the August 7th Memorial Park to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi, which killed more than 200 people and injured thousands. The society highlighted its role in supporting survivors through rehabilitation and mobility training, and called for greater dedication to the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
A growing disconnect between what learners are taught in schools and workplace skills has left graduates lacking the competencies employers require. Stakeholders are calling for closer collaboration between education institutions and employers.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nathan Wasama, a former Chesikaki councillor, was shot dead outside his home as he led efforts to fell two fig trees in Mt Elgon and Trans-Nzoia as part of a cleansing ceremony the Sabaot and Bukusu communities believe will end misfortunes. The ritual had faced opposition from senior politicians over its perceived political significance, and residents link his killing to both the planned ceremony and his interest in the Mt Elgon parliamentary seat.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County is disposing of 475 unclaimed bodies this month as public morgues struggle with overcrowding; the Nairobi Funeral Home holds 381 bodies—nearly three times its capacity—while some bodies have remained in storage since 2024. The county has given the public seven days to identify and collect bodies, with most classified as unknown after police recovery with no identification clues.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Chelagat Ruto, held a Koito ak Chaik—a traditional Kalenjin engagement and farewell ceremony—at Intonna Heritage Farm in Naserian Village, Kilgoris, attended by politicians, government officials, business personalities and relatives.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 44-year-old woman, Maureen Nduku Nzwile, died at Kenyatta National Hospital after being shot during a police operation at Gikomba Market on Monday while officers responded to reports of phone snatchers. A 16-year-old was also injured in the incident, and the family has lodged a complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority citing alleged irregularities including the disappearance of the bullet.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 28-year-old miraa driver died and two others were seriously injured when his Probox collided head-on with a sand-carrying lorry near Mutithi Trading Centre on the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County on Friday. The crash occurred hours after a joint burial mass for ten people who died in a Murubara road accident the previous Saturday.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 35-year-old man had his right wrist ripped off and sustained other serious injuries after a suspected improvised explosive device exploded on him in Mandera East on Friday evening. Police and the Counter-Terrorism Bureau responded, and the man was taken to Mandera Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bus carrying Technical University of Mombasa students from a funeral convoy overturned near Ahero after the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, killing two students and injuring 29 others. Some injured students have been discharged, while others remain hospitalized.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo visited the home of late Technical University of Mombasa student Elvis "Beast" Otieno and appealed to mourners to maintain peace during his burial, extending condolences to Otieno's family and to families of two students who died in a road accident while travelling to the burial.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kericho County will host the 2026 Water Culture and Games Festival from August 10–14, bringing together over 5,000 delegates from 33 water service providers and government agencies for sports, cultural activities and professional engagement under the theme 'Developing WASH through Culture and Games.'
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders attended the burial ceremony of Elvis Otieno, a TUM students' leader, in Awasi.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moreen Nduku, 44, was fatally shot by a police officer at Gikomba market on August 3; the bullet passed through her body and struck 16-year-old Abdala Lihan in the leg. The family alleges the bullet removed from the teenager has disappeared, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority remains silent.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Technical University of Mombasa students died in a head-on collision between a university bus and a salon car on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway at around 12:30pm on Friday. Amateur footage shows students dangerously seated on top of the moving bus and hanging from windows moments before the crash; 32 others were injured.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Investigations into the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso have revealed that those involved were promised Ksh.1.5 million to carry out the killing. Detectives are pursuing two police officers who fled after being linked to the murder, with senior security officers intensifying efforts to trace their movements and conducting searches at police posts.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christopher Nolan's casting of Kenyan Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey has provoked global backlash, with critics arguing the role is "historically inaccurate" and accusing the director of capitulating to "DEI lies"; supporters counter that the controversy exposes deep-rooted racial prejudice in Hollywood and Western culture.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The soccer ball Diego Maradona used to score his famous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final is expected to sell for $10 million at a Heritage Auctions sale in Texas from August 21 to 23. The ball was also used for Maradona's "Goal of the Century" in the same match, which Argentina won 2-1.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene Ruto celebrated her traditional Koito engagement ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, with prominent guests including Cabinet Secretaries, governors, and MPs attending the culturally-themed event.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's daughter Charlene held a traditional Koito ak Chaik engagement ceremony in Kilgoris with Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaiah Yunke, which brought together senior political figures from Kenya and Tanzania for family rituals and celebrations.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan steeplechasers Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng won their respective heats at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday night, advancing to Friday's final with times of 8:47.61 and 8:45.26 respectively.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Colombia on Friday and received backing from leading South American football figures including CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez and Colombian federation president Ramon Jesurun. The visit comes as Infantino faces criticism over a scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, his childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday. A former metal factory worker, Jorge was Lionel's first coach in Argentina and moved to Barcelona with his 13-year-old son in 2000.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina. Newell's Old Boys, Messi's childhood club, announced his death and noted his essential role in supporting every step of the player's career.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France coach Zinedine Zidane, has left Granada for Spanish second-tier club Leganes on a one-year contract with an option for a second season. The 28-year-old French-born Algeria international made 45 appearances for Granada over two seasons.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer from Ajax. The 27-year-old, who has won 46 caps for Japan and was part of the squad at the 2026 World Cup, is manager Pierre Sage's second summer signing.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening bid of £38.5 million for midfielder Rodri, with City understood to want about £68 million for the 30-year-old World Cup winner who has one season remaining on his contract.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received backing from South American football figures during a visit to Colombia, where he attended the inauguration of the Colombian president. The visit comes as Infantino faces a crisis at world football's governing body, including loss of confidence from UEFA following backlash against his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
English football chiefs have announced new safety rules prohibiting brick, breeze block, and concrete perimeter walls following the death of Chichester City forward Billy Vigar, 21, who suffered a brain injury after colliding with a concrete barrier during a match in September 2025. Clubs in the National League System for men (steps 1-6) and the Women's National League (tiers 3-4) must remove or cover such barriers as soon as reasonably practicable.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serial world record setter Armand Duplantis leads ten world champions seeking glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham starting Monday. Duplantis is bidding for his fourth European title in the pole vault.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Saturday the club will not allow forward Julián Álvarez to leave despite interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, and a €150 million bid from Real Madrid in June.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute and Andy Diouf doubled Inter Milan's advantage in a friendly match against Juventus in Perth on Saturday, with Inter winning 2-1 in front of 50,325 fans.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States announced it will partially resume inspections of avocado producers in Mexico's Michoacan state on Saturday, two days after suspending imports due to security concerns linked to gang activity and extortion of agricultural interests. The decision followed commitments by the Mexican government and security measures including deployment of 1,500 troops to producing areas.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, in his first speech, pledged to "relentlessly defeat narco-terrorism" and join the US-led Shield of the Americas anti-cartel alliance, signaling a sharp rightward turn and stronger ties with Washington. The US State Department announced intent to provide $1 billion in security assistance to support the new administration.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Zelensky made his first official visit to Serbia, a European country closely aligned with Moscow, to bolster international backing as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv. The visit comes as diplomacy stalls over four years into the war and both sides escalate long-range strikes causing rising civilian casualties.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday by a 50–49 Senate vote, after Republicans dismissed Democratic concerns that he would politicize the Justice Department. Blanche had previously represented Trump in criminal trials before serving as acting attorney general.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tennessee's Republican-controlled legislature redrew the state's congressional map in May after the US Supreme Court rolled back civil rights protections for majority-Black districts. The new map splits the majority-Black city of Memphis among three districts stretching into rural Tennessee that are all expected to be won by Republicans, causing African American voters to worry their voices will not count in elections.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization has recommended that Ervebo, the only licensed Ebola vaccine, be tested against Bundibugyo virus as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles an outbreak. The recommendation could enable a Phase 3 clinical trial using a ring vaccination strategy with people exposed to confirmed cases and their contacts.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
WHO vaccine experts recommended a full-scale human trial of the Ervebo vaccine to test if it offers cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases have exceeded 4,000 with 1,850 fatalities.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer who has been serving as acting US attorney general, is set to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support, overcoming Democratic concerns about politicization of the Justice Department.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Senate passed legislation targeting Russia's energy revenues through sanctions on officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, and the shadow fleet used to evade oil export restrictions. The package would allow President Trump to impose tariffs up to 500 percent on Russian imports and up to 100 percent on goods from major purchasers of Russian oil and gas including China and India, with the House vote expected in early September.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Brovary district northeast of Kyiv killed three people including a child and wounded three others, damaging houses and vehicles, according to a regional military official.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and China have renewed their commitment to cooperation in women and youth empowerment, with culture and the creative economy identified as key drivers of people-to-people relations. The commitment was made at the China-Africa Women and Youth Development Dialogue and the launch of Sing for Africa Season Two in Nairobi.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Mehr news agency released a video on Telegram of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei speaking with people around him, without specifying when or where it was recorded. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the previous Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who was killed in February, was selected as Iran's new supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts in early March.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that creative writers need to do thorough research and observation, not merely rely on imagination, and that many young writers fail to produce enduring stories because they prioritise writing before studying life or reading deeply.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that reading fiction, particularly short stories, helps people understand multiple perspectives and develop empathy, while noting that Kenya's culture still stigmatizes wide reading as elitist.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions whether President William Ruto can lead Kenya's proposed Vision 2060 development framework, noting the announcement has failed to generate significant backing from civic, business, religious, political, or diplomatic leaders one week after his 30 July address.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recurring post-election dysfunction—spiking prices, incomplete infrastructure, debt growth—stems not from systemic or external failures but from Kenyans treating money as a god in violation of the Decalogue, a pattern rooted in millennia of cross-cultural wealth deification.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's editorial warns that the government's proposed overhaul of university funding—which seeks to abolish scholarships and increase student loans—could leave graduates with years of financial hardship, particularly given Kenya's persistent unemployment and underemployment challenges.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The author argues that development cooperation has fallen short in enabling African markets, and that entrepreneurs need access to credit rather than training initiatives to scale their ventures. Small and medium enterprises face obstacles including high taxes, licensing barriers, inaccessible credit, and high debt interest rates.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's private sector, facing rising costs and regulatory burdens, should actively influence economic policy through the upcoming election year by building public support and creating political incentives for pro-business policies.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes the growing trend of elaborate banquets and homecoming ceremonies staged by Kenya's political elites, arguing they have become political fishing expeditions without tangible achievements or genuine community benefit.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite billions of shillings channeled to county governments since devolution began in 2013, counties have struggled to deliver in key service areas like healthcare, agriculture, water, and market spaces.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →