The United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are holding a three-day retreat in Naivasha to discuss whether their working relationship in government can be transformed into a viable electoral alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, a year away.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are holding a three-day retreat in Naivasha to discuss whether their working relationship in government can be transformed into a viable electoral alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, a year away.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has entered another election year period when political temperatures rise and some end up in violence. The media engage experts and analysts to help the public understand what may be happening.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto campaigned in 2022 with promises to lower maize flour prices, slash fuel taxes, and reduce cooking gas cylinders to Sh500, positioning himself as the saviour of the "hustler nation" including market women, boda boda riders, and job-seekers affected by high cost of living.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared Kikuyu police station a crime scene, alleging officers linked to the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso hailed from the station, following DCI arrests in the case.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
One year before the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto faces time constraints to complete planned education sector reforms, with funding challenges in universities and secondary schools and persistent teacher shortages threatening to obstruct the government's plans.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until Kenya's next presidential election, the field to succeed or retain President William Ruto is becoming clearer as coalition talks, party endorsements and shifting alliances separate serious contenders from aspirants.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leading Linda Mwananchi, toured Kakamega County and pledged to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse policies blamed for the collapse of the region's sugar industry, criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company and support sugarcane farmers.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazzetted the campaign financing regulations 2026 and set spending limits for candidates and political parties for the General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027. Presidential candidates face a spending limit of Sh6.1 billion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Police Service is investigating 58 cases of alleged sexual violations by British soldiers, including one defilement case, 20 rape cases, and 37 gang rape cases, amid a defence relationship standoff between Kenya and the UK. BATUK training is continuing despite the diplomatic tensions.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled he would accept a running-mate role under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election, provided demographic and regional considerations are factored into the opposition's ticket. Kalonzo said a united opposition could secure more than 70 per cent of the vote to unseat President William Ruto.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said the formation of a broad-based government has accelerated implementation of development programmes from the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio manifestos, bringing together ideas and priorities from both political sides.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called on leaders in the broad-based government to put Kenya's interests ahead of political differences, saying the decisions made will have lasting impact on the country's future. Speaking at a Naivasha meeting that brought together over 250 MPs, nearly 45 senators, and governors, Ruto described the gathering as consequential and reminded leaders they shared responsibility for the nation's success despite being political competitors in the election.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto defended the broad-based government coalition during a meeting, urging leaders from different political formations to embrace unity and tolerance as they work together. Ruto argued that Kenya has successfully operated coalitions before and called on members to compromise and accommodate one another despite political differences.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenya's United Opposition to remain unified for the 2027 General Election, arguing that coalition success depends on agreement on a common political cause rather than opinion polls. He cautioned that opinion surveys could be used for electoral manipulation and alleged some actors, including the intelligence community, might use polls to shape opinion in favour of President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines Kenya's devolution system, reviewing its gains and gaps while noting a Sh156 billion financial burden.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, representing the Linda Mwananchi movement, has called on opposition figures Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Fred Matiang'i to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid, citing strong grassroots support demonstrated during a three-day Western Kenya tour that included close to 22 rallies.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Key Mt Kenya political figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM joint leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish frameworks for power-sharing and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of 2027, while the coalition also faces major differences over the Deputy President position and zoning.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga have appointed joint technical teams to work out coalition governance and power-sharing details ahead of the 2027 election. Two five-member committees will handle power-sharing structures and a manifesto combining Kenya Kwanza and ODM policies.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's UDA and the ODM are holding a three-day retreat in Naivasha to discuss the durability of their broad-based government arrangement and whether their working relationship can be transformed into a viable electoral alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, exactly one year before Kenyans return to the ballot.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto positioned himself as savior of the "hustler nation" in his 2022 campaign, promising to immediately lower maize flour prices, slash fuel taxes, and reduce cooking gas cylinders to Sh500, but these pledges have not materialized as promised.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Devolution Committee met with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. to discuss the management of municipalities in the county.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With exactly a year until Kenya's next election, the political field is narrowing as coalition talks, party endorsements and shifting alliances separate serious contenders from aspirants in the race to succeed or retain President William Ruto.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Police Service is investigating 58 cases of alleged sexual violations by British soldiers, including one case of defilement, 20 cases of rape, and 37 cases of gang rape. The issue has emerged as a test of the country's defense relationship with the United Kingdom, while BATUK training continues despite a deal standoff.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's general election is scheduled for August 10, 2027, one year away. The election cycle involves multiple moving parts including budgets, voter registration, party nominations, security coordination, and technology deployment by the IEBC.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned that security officers and government officials risk being fired for leaking confidential government information to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing Gachagua of misusing such intelligence.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the Mt Kenya region to reject divisive politics and remain united ahead of next year's General Election, arguing the region has historically benefited from development by working with the government. She urged leaders and residents to put aside political differences and distance themselves from tribal politics.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has told politicians uncomfortable with the party's cooperation with President William Ruto to leave or openly declare their position, as internal divisions within the Orange party deepen ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga defended the broad-based government arrangement between UDA and ODM at a parliamentary retreat in Naivasha, with Oburu arguing that ODM has secured greater Cabinet and principal secretary representation under the current partnership than under the previous 2018 handshake arrangement with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him renegotiate Kenya's debt obligations if elected president in 2027, citing a previous meeting when he served as Vice President and proposing direct bilateral negotiations with major creditors including China.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and ODM Chairman Oburu Oginga are leading a broad-based parliamentary retreat in Naivasha attended by more than 250 National Assembly members and 45 senators, one year ahead of the 2027 General Election, to review the administration's priorities and strengthen cooperation between the Executive and Parliament.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the United Opposition against using opinion polls to determine its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that surveys could be manipulated and used to influence voters and opposition negotiations. Kalonzo claimed the intelligence community might attempt to influence public opinion through polling figures to favor President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled the start of his 2027 presidential campaign, saying Kenya needs to fix its policies, systems and leadership. The former Vice President positioned himself as a candidate seeking institutional and policy reforms without providing specific details.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has downplayed reports of divisions within the United Opposition coalition, characterising differences among opposition leaders as normal for a coalition still establishing itself before selecting a presidential flagbearer for the 2027 election.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto applauded Kenya Kwanza Members of Parliament during a parliamentary group meeting in Naivasha, expressing pride in their performance over their first four years in government despite difficult decision-making on housing, health, and education funding.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said he has no problem making Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna his running mate in the 2027 election, provided the opposition remains united to defeat President William Ruto. He predicted a victory margin exceeding 70% if opposition unity holds.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement have agreed to form a joint coalition to contest the 2027 General Election, with both sides committing to develop a common manifesto and establish coalition structures.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court within 30 days to resolve outstanding constitutional and legal questions about boundary delimitation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that unresolved issues could trigger a crisis or post-election litigation.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has announced a salary delay for July 2026, attributed to late approval and uploading of the County Budget, which affected fund processing and release. The Head of County Public Service Godfrey Akumali acknowledged the financial hardship and urged staff to remain patient while the matter receives urgent attention.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado County Woman Representative Nais Karia has switched from the United Democratic Alliance to the Democracy for the Citizens Party, citing extensive consultations with constituents and a quest to better serve Kajiado residents ahead of the 2027 general election.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced the formation of a joint 10-member team comprising five representatives each from Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement to draft a shared manifesto for the 2027 General Election. The manifesto will form the basis of the coalition's campaign and incorporate priorities raised by Kenyans through national consultations.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast region delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya, a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement will formally contest the 2027 General Election as a coalition, developing a joint manifesto and establishing a 10-member team with five representatives from each party.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Congress Party, announced he will address the nation on President William Ruto's four-year record, outlining what he characterizes as failures and harm to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua declared the campaign to remove Ruto from power has begun, citing economic hardship, poor governance, insecurity and alleged state power abuses.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of shielding suspects in the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary candidate Nathan Wasama, claiming authorities ignored repeated warnings that the politician's life was in danger. Gachagua alleged that Wasama reported to police five times that his life was under threat but received no protection before being shot dead at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, and Edwin Sifuna have vowed to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. The leaders made the remarks during separate events in Kitui, where they also pledged to defend the Constitution and push for electoral reforms.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society organisations have raised alarm over the emergence of political gangs in Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing recent violence as a sign of organised efforts to mobilise political gangs during the election period. The International Commission of Jurists-Kenya convened stakeholders to address the issue, with the ICJ Chairperson warning that observed patterns bear similarities to challenges from previous election periods.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five current and former Nakuru County officials and a land vendor over alleged irregularities in the purchase of land for a proposed health centre for Sh95 million, despite the county allocating only Sh23 million for the acquisition. The property also had a charge and existing educational structures contrary to procurement specifications.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has called for a shift from reactive to preventive policing ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging security agencies to strengthen intelligence-led policing, identify conflict hotspots early, and deepen community engagement to prevent political violence.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's economy is posting robust growth, but limited access to long-term financing, external economic pressures, and slow job creation are preventing average Kenyans from benefiting from this expansion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Web3 adoption in Africa is driven by practical financial benefits rather than cryptocurrency enthusiasm: faster, cheaper payments for remittances, farm supplies, and land ownership without middlemen. Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, with Nigeria leading at $92.1 billion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Artificial Intelligence is expanding into Kenya's healthcare sector, with health insurers viewing it as a potential means to simplify insurance products, accelerate claims processing, and help patients make better decisions about treatment.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway has operated safely for 3,349 consecutive days as of July 2026, transforming travel between Mombasa and Nairobi while expanding to Suswa and operating three pairs of daily passenger trains.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for lower barriers to open-source AI and introduced a new model that can run on a personal computer. The launch accompanies a long essay outlining Zuckerberg's vision for artificial intelligence, including remaining competitive against countries like China, amid US debate over restricting AI access and local resistance to data center buildout.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moerdijk, a 1,150-strong medieval Dutch port village, has been earmarked for possible eradication to make way for a facility receiving electricity from offshore wind farms to power the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp more sustainably. Residents, many with multigenerational ties to the hamlet, have protested with banners and expressed anger and mistrust toward the government over the proposal.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 66,000 farmers in Homa Bay County are set to benefit from the launch of the Sh1.7 billion Suba Clusters Irrigation Project, which will source water from Lake Victoria to turn semi-arid areas into crop production zones. The project is expected to be completed in two years and create direct employment for 66,426 households.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Niño and mapped out areas exposed to flash floods, landslides, drought, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts an 81 per cent chance that this year's El Niño will be strong, with above-normal rainfall expected from October.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has placed 18 counties on heightened alert ahead of a forecast strong El Niño expected from October, with an 81 per cent probability of occurrence and 97 per cent chance effects persist into early next year. Multi-agency emergency teams have been activated and vulnerable areas mapped across coastal, lake basin, rift valley and north-eastern regions to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, disease and displacement.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Working mothers facing economic hardship are finding innovative approaches to breastfeed and maintain bonding with their infants despite work demands, determined to delay introducing complementary foods. The Standard reports on mothers like Tabitha Akinyi Onyango, a mother of five working in casual labor, who prioritize breastfeeding while managing financial constraints.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Constable Collins Kiplangat Bett, linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, remain on the run three days after investigators identified them. Kipkemboi, officer in charge of Nderi Police Post in Kikuyu, is alleged to have supplied the murder weapon and served as a link between financiers and the operational team.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Several people sustained serious injuries after a matatu heading towards Nakuru crashed in Kijabe, Kiambu County, on Monday morning around 9am. Police confirmed the incident while circumstances remain under investigation.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has placed 18 counties on high alert for El Niño, which forecasters say has an 81 per cent chance of being strong with effects expected through early next year. The country may experience above-normal rainfall from October, with risks including floods, landslides, drought, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission and partner organizations are working to build lasting peace in Kakuma through dialogue and addressing structural drivers of tension—including competition over resources, unemployment, and weak conflict mechanisms—rather than only responding to violence after it occurs.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Evans Kibet's mother, Jane Muneria, is calling for her son to be brought back home from Russia. Muneria is a former athlete from Mt Elgon, Bungoma, who once competed internationally alongside Tecla Lorupe.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones, has drawn attention to the disease frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage among Kenyan men. The condition is described as painful and debilitating.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 19-year-old allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man to death outside a bar in Musa Gitau, Kikuyu, triggering mob violence that damaged two entertainment establishments and left the suspect beaten before police rescue. The incident has renewed concerns among residents and the victim's family about security and poor regulation of bars in the area.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nurses' union has dismissed the Council of Governors' threat to direct counties to hire new nurses during the ongoing strike, maintaining that striking nurses will only return once their grievances—including unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreements dating to 2013, delayed promotions, and staffing shortages—are addressed.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Elderly widowers in Homa Bay County have appealed to the government to establish an empowerment programme to boost their livelihoods, arguing that they face hardship after losing their spouses and have been overlooked by existing programmes that target women and widows.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Youth in West Pokot County have called for involvement in economic initiatives and governance rather than being treated as passive recipients of development projects. During International Youth Week celebrations, young people pledged not to be used by politicians and urged leaders to focus on addressing unemployment, education, and economic empowerment.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A study by Aga Khan University found that pregnant adolescent girls in Kenya and Mozambique face elevated mental health conditions—with 55.8 percent prevalence during the perinatal period, compared to 28.4 percent in the general population. Poverty, social stigma, isolation, and lack of systemic support are key drivers.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Many women discontinue contraceptive use prematurely because of side effects, misinformation, partner hostility, stigma, cultural beliefs, and limited access to quality counselling.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Kisumu villages face late cancer diagnosis due to distance to health facilities, travel costs, and fear of screening. Health experts say cancer can be prevented or successfully treated when detected early, and efforts are now underway to bring screening services to communities.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Constable Collins Kiplangat Bett, linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, are still on the run three days after being identified by investigators. Kipkemboi, the officer in charge of Nderi Police Post in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, is said to have been the link between financiers and the operational team, and allegedly provided the murder weapon.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nyaribo Primary School in Nyeri County will undergo a Sh52 million modernization project spearheaded by the M-Pesa Foundation (Sh50 million) and the Ministry of Education (Sh2 million). The project will construct four permanent classrooms, a science laboratory, a computer laboratory, and an ECDE centre to improve learning facilities and expand access to science, technology, and digital education.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Milimani Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders barring Club 213 from playing music after a resident of an adjacent property filed a petition citing loud music from mid-day until early morning hours and parking overflow onto pedestrian walkways.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based recruitment agent has been charged with defrauding a Resident Magistrate Ksh.350,000 by falsely promising to secure an overseas job in Norway for her sister in February 2025.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court magistrate has ordered the 30-day detention of three suspects—including a serving police officer—linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Preliminary investigations have established the alleged roles of the suspects, with one accused of firing the fatal shot.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eggs are among the richest natural sources of choline, an essential nutrient that supports cell membrane formation and nervous system development. During pregnancy, choline plays a particularly important role in the development of a baby's brain and spinal cord, helping to lay the foundation for memory, learning and cognitive function later in life.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A charity marathon held at the Waterfront in Karen raised funds to support needy and academically gifted students across Kenya. Entry fees went to tuition support through partner organisations Affecto's Watoto Wasome scholarship programme and Wings of Hope.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kirinyaga County are investigating a series of church break-ins occurring within two days, in which intruders stole valuables and allegedly desecrated sacred items including sacramental wine and communion bread. One raid involved the theft of sound equipment valued at over Ksh500,000 from Gatuto ACK Church.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kakamega man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in January 2024. The Butali Magistrates' Court convicted him based on the victim's account, testimony from four witnesses, and medical evidence confirming injuries consistent with penetration.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Pius Oketch and Kellas Wanyonyi were each sentenced to seven years in prison after conviction for robbing a police officer's AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition during a night raid at Bonje Industrial Park in Jomvu, Mombasa County. Investigators traced the suspects through a stolen mobile phone and recovered the firearm from a house ceiling.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has intensified enforcement against pedestrians crossing major highways at undesignated points, with several arrested at GSU Training School on the Eastern Bypass for failing to use a nearby footbridge. More than 50 pedestrians were arrested in a similar operation at Allsops footbridge along Thika Road the previous week.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
A multi-agency security team recovered 470 goats and sheep stolen during a livestock raid in Marsabit County's Loiyangalani Sub-County, forcing suspected bandits to abandon the animals as officers pursued them into the Ruai Hills. Security operations continue to track the suspects and recover any remaining stolen livestock.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Criminal Investigations Academy has launched a five-day intelligence profiling and analytics course for Kenya Revenue Authority officers to equip them with skills in intelligence profiling, data analysis, and interpretation of information to support enforcement operations and risk detection.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
An Australian-based Congolese woman, Collette Tuzaa, founder of Collette Foundations, alleges that after meeting Congolese musician Fally Ipupa on Instagram three years ago, the relationship descended into manipulation, broken promises, explicit online exchanges, intimidation and threats that have left her and her family living in fear.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
St Anthony's Boys Kitale, the most successful school in Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association hockey history with six East Africa titles, last won the regional championship in 2018 and aims to reclaim it at the 2026 games in Morogoro, Tanzania, after winning the national title this year.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning national basketball champions Butere Girls Senior School aim to improve on their bronze medal from last year's East Africa games, which begin Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania. The team will play without three key players on national duty at the FIBA Under-18 Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, but coach Chris Odeke says good preparations and quality replacements position them for a strong campaign.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
At the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Kenya's Collins Tajewou and Nasho Pkiach finished fifth and sixth in the men's 800m, with Imad Bouchajda of Morocco winning in 1:44.64. This marks Kenya's second consecutive failure to medal in the event since 2022, breaking a dominant streak dating to 1988.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Clinton Omondi won the minimumweight title at the Robert Wangila Memorial Championships in Nairobi over the weekend, with new champions also emerging at an invitational tournament in Molo. The event honoured Robert Wangila, Africa's first black boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malawi qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup by coming from behind to defeat Ghana 2-1 in a quarter-final in Morocco. The 153rd-ranked Malawi, who had never previously qualified for WAFCON, will face Algeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three continental football confederations issued a joint letter accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of placing himself above the collective after his failed attempt to bring private investment into World Cup competitions. The confederations wrote that "leadership in football is not a possession" and that "when trust is broken through deception," the duty of leadership has been abandoned.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga are competing in Morogoro, Tanzania to defend their regional title against 11 other teams from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. The team, which retained the national trophy earlier in the year, will face strong competition including former winners and regional rivals.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Meagan Irungu claimed the Africa Triathlon Development Cup title in Kilifi with a time of 1:13:22, finishing ahead of competitors from Algeria and Namibia. The victory marks her third major title at the coastal venue, continuing her rise in international triathlon competition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old French international, who grew up in the Paris region, returns to PSG where he previously played from 2013 to 2015.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player with the Boston Celtics from 1966 to 1976 and the second-winningest coach in NBA history with a record of 1,335-1,063, died on August 9 at age 86.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Myriam Nyadjou scored a free-kick goal in the 19th minute to give Cameroon a surprise 1-0 quarter-final victory over defending champions Nigeria at WAFCON in Casablanca on Sunday, sending Cameroon to a semi-final against Morocco and qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Como have signed England centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for a reported 30 million euros on a five-year deal. The 27-year-old joins the Serie A club, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time this season.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya Youth Development Chairman Barnaba Korir has called for increased support for school holiday athletics camps to nurture young talent, with plans to expand camps across the country as part of a long-term strategy for preparing athletes for major international competitions including the 2028 Olympic Games. Kenya identified promising athletes from the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene who are expected to represent Kenya at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar scheduled for October 31 to November 13.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferdinand Omanyala, who finished sixth in the 100m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says age was not a factor in his performance, attributing the result to a slight training injury and wet conditions. The 30-year-old says he can still improve and is now focused on finishing the season strongly ahead of next year's World Championships.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced a joint letter from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC declaring that football "belongs to no individual," following his withdrawal of a plan to allow private investment in World Cup competitions after global backlash.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which would make it the first African city to host the senior World Athletics Championships. The bid is backed by Athletics Kenya and the Kenyan government, citing the country's athletics tradition and experience hosting major international competitions.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chesamisi High School's boys' volleyball team won the national championship and is now preparing for the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) regional competition. Head coach Isaac Muresha said the team has addressed weaknesses from the nationals and is motivated to compete against top teams from Uganda and Rwanda.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulinzi Warriors head coach Bernard Mufutu has called for greater composure and improved decision-making after his team lost narrowly to Equity Dumas 67-62 but rebounded with a 64-49 victory over Moischers in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa football stakeholders have welcomed the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision to uphold the Football Kenya Federation's 2025 promotion and relegation regulations, clearing the way for three NSL teams to earn promotion to the KPL while three top-flight sides will be relegated. Mombasa United, who finished third in the NSL, have consequently secured their place in next season's KPL.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Australia's Dineth Fernando won the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship in Nairobi, finishing level on wins with England's Samuel Crispin and India's Suyash Manchali but securing the title on cumulative spread with plus-1,808 points.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona rejected Paris Saint-Germain's initial 40 million euro bid for Spanish forward Ferran Torres, though negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has reportedly agreed to join PSG under former Spain coach Luis Enrique.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thika Sports Club golfer Samuel Chege carded 280 (-12) over four rounds to win the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Nakuru Golf Club, claiming his second title of the second edition and extending his lead in the Order of Merit with 3,852 points.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The North Eastern Conservancies Association claims at least three Somali giraffes are being illegally killed every day across northern Kenya due to drought, habitat pressure, human-wildlife conflict and poaching for meat. The group has warned that if the trend continues, Kenya risks destroying one of the world's most important remaining populations of Somali giraffes.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wildlife species populations at Samburu National Reserve, including elands, lesser kudus, African wild dogs, Grevy's zebras and elephants, have declined significantly over the past decade as human encroachment and climate change reshape the region. Conservationists say expanding settlements and agriculture are blocking traditional migration corridors and disrupting animal movement.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists warn that Uganda's oil infrastructure developments, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline and other petroleum projects, are degrading wetlands in the Lake Victoria catchment through siltation, air pollution and habitat disturbance, with potential impacts on water quality and fisheries across the region.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A tanker carrying close to one million barrels of Russian oil has grounded off Oman's Hallaniyat Islands nature reserve, creating an oil slick covering approximately 390 square kilometres. Oman's government said Monday it is working to address the leak near a protected area home to Arabian Sea humpback whales and Socotra cormorants.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia's defence ministry said air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 456 Ukrainian drones in attacks targeting around fifteen Russian regions and annexed Crimea. Local authorities reported fatalities in Tatarstan and the Belgorod region, with strikes hitting industrial and civilian sites.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
China pledged continued support for Africa in expanding socio-economic targets for women and youth through training, announced at the second China-Africa People-to-People Public Welfare Exchange Forum in Nairobi. The Chinese Ambassador said the 2026 China-Africa forum aims to foster heart-to-heart connectivity and a shared future between China and Africa.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Much of Europe is bracing for another heatwave with temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius forecast across Britain and France, while unusually high temperatures are expected in countries like Switzerland, Austria and Hungary. The extreme heat follows scorching temperatures that have driven rivers to record lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 18 people with the epicenter 100 km deep. The quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, causing collapsed buildings across Colombian cities including Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, 51, a South Sudanese-Kenyan whistleblower abducted at gunpoint from a Nairobi casino, was released August 8 after being held at a military facility in Juba for nearly two months. His family said investigations found no wrongdoing and that his health deteriorated during detention.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was sworn in as US attorney general on Monday after Senate confirmation. Blanche replaces Pam Bondi and has been linked to prosecutions of Trump's political opponents, a campaign Democrats have characterized as retribution.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has named Mohsen Rezaei, the former commander in chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as head of the country's Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr who has resigned from the position.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two men found an abandoned suitcase in rural Australia on Sunday that police initially treated as a homicide, but forensic tests showed it contained a lifelike sex doll with clothes, hair, a nose piercing, and markings resembling bruises.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The football federations of the United States and Canada, two of the 2026 World Cup hosts, backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and calling for meaningful change to strengthen FIFA's governance, transparency and accountability.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province with maximum wind speeds of 150km/h, prompting the evacuation of more than a million people including from Shanghai. The storm halted 1,400 flights in Shanghai alone and authorities warn of torrential rains, severe flooding and landslide risks through Wednesday.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
A former Thai MP shot and killed a local government official in Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok on Monday over a financial dispute. The suspect was arrested at the scene and confessed to police, saying he fired after the official's driver pulled a gun on him.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and grounded hundreds of flights in eastern China after two landfalls in Zhejiang province, with authorities evacuating more than a million people. The weakened system triggered the National Meteorological Centre's least severe typhoon alert, though authorities warned of continuing heavy rain and issued the most severe flash flood alert for parts of eastern and southern Zhejiang.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, goes on trial in Las Vegas over the decades-old murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors aim to show that Davis, the onetime leader of the South Side Compton Crips, ordered the killing and provided the gun used in the drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a 51-year-old South Sudanese-Kenyan whistleblower, was abducted at gunpoint from a Nairobi casino and transferred to a military facility in Juba, where he was held for two months before being released on August 8. His family said investigations found no wrongdoing, and he is now receiving treatment in Kenya after his health deteriorated during detention.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta will face a federal trial starting this week brought by four US states (California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey) alleging the company deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive for children. The attorneys general are seeking restrictions on how the platforms operate for minors and up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to raise private investment for a new commercial subsidiary to run World Cup operations after global backlash. UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC released an open letter criticizing his leadership style, despite calls for unity.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported the deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The country's Expatriates' Welfare Minister said officials have been instructed to ensure speedy repatriation of bodies and secure assistance for families.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monsur Hussain and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development in Abuja launched Dubawa AI in 2024, a fact-checking tool using machine learning to help journalists and the public verify claims before they spread online. The team works with journalists and fact-checkers to develop artificial intelligence solutions to combat misinformation across West Africa.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Russia's athletics federation has lodged a new claim at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions imposed by World Athletics in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The federation claims the sanctions are "selective and politicised" and prevent it from representing Russian athletes internationally.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK government has declared 71.3 percent of England in drought following its driest July on record and a fifth heatwave, with dwindling river levels, parched fields, and farmers warning of possible food shortages.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A speedboat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York on Saturday, killing a 27-year-old woman and 5-month-old baby. Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment; 12 people were rescued from the water.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered the remains of a pregnant woman estimated to be 9,000 years old, along with her foetus, in a cave on a small island off Gotland. The find suggests people inhabited the island shortly after it emerged from the Baltic Sea.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters. The trial follows international criticism of Tanzania's handling of protests around last year's national elections, in which the opposition and rights activists say thousands were killed.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries on August 10, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4 and epicenter 100 km deep in the west of the country, killing at least 18 people and damaging or collapsing buildings in several cities.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Sudanese whistleblower Gaddhaffy Athorbey has been released from detention in Juba and returned to Nairobi on August 8 after nearly two months in custody following his reported abduction in Kenya on June 10 and alleged rendition to South Sudan. His family said he was never informed of the reason for his arrest, no wrongdoing was established during investigations, and his health deteriorated significantly while detained.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that while pedestrian safety is critical—pedestrians account for 38 percent of Kenya's traffic fatalities—recent multi-agency crackdowns that netted over 250 pedestrians for not using footbridges must be structured government policy, not driven by officials seeking social media attention, and must address why Nairobians avoid designated bridges in the first place.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya possesses the economic foundations to become a leading African power—including its strategic Indian Ocean position, Nairobi's role as a regional financial and tech hub, an entrepreneurial population, renewable energy resources, and agricultural wealth—but the article argues that poor politics undermines these advantages.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Kenyan government treats a signed Collective Bargaining Agreement with lecturers as merely a "suggestion" rather than a binding commitment, allowing workers to return to work while appearing reluctant to honour its side of the bargain—raising questions about agreements, constitutionalism, and the dignity of public service.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on how societal attitudes toward women, motherhood, and family have shifted, contrasting past acceptance of women's absence and return with children against contemporary perspectives on motherhood as an "inconvenience."
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya treats economic diplomacy as episodic rather than systematic infrastructure, citing the Foreign Affairs PS's recent visit to Australia as an example of intentional diplomacy, but noting that sustained diaspora engagement — as practiced by countries like South Korea and India — remains underdeveloped.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →