Questions are emerging over the huge spending involved in frequent visits to State House as different delegations continue to meet President William Ruto. Ruto has previously defended the practice, saying he is at liberty to invite Kenyans from all walks of life.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Questions are emerging over the huge spending involved in frequent visits to State House as different delegations continue to meet President William Ruto. Ruto has previously defended the practice, saying he is at liberty to invite Kenyans from all walks of life.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
One year before Kenya's August 10, 2027 General Election, untamed political goonism poses a serious threat to credible and peaceful voting, with gangs disrupting rallies, intimidating rivals, and suppressing civic activities while police remain aloof.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until Kenya's August 10, 2027 General Election, the presidential contest is increasingly a numbers game as President William Ruto and opposition candidates build regional alliances to meet constitutional thresholds of more than 50 per cent of valid votes and at least 25 per cent in at least 24 of Kenya's 47 counties.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Counties continue to spend millions of shillings on official residences for governors and their deputies, even as several projects remain incomplete, abandoned or stalled years after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission set a deadline for leasing. Some residences have stalled because of non-payment of contractors, others because of land disputes, while several have been abandoned after contractors received substantial payments.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple lawsuits are pending on election procedures including the validity of the Bomas tally, use of Artificial Intelligence, diaspora voter registration, appointment of election managers, and voting locations for Kenyans abroad.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Despite devolution delivering tangible gains—rising agricultural productivity, improved maternal health, and expanded water and road infrastructure—counties are projected to receive Sh633.3 billion in the 2025/26 financial year while facing operational deficits that threaten the devolution experiment's full potential.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Questions are emerging over the huge spending involved in frequent visits to State House as different delegations meet President William Ruto. Ruto has previously told off critics questioning the visits, saying he is in charge and at liberty to invite Kenyans from all walks of life.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until Kenya's August 10, 2027 General Election, untamed political goonism is causing serious concern as gangs disrupt rallies, intimidate rivals, and suppress civic activities, posing a threat to credible and peaceful elections.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until the August 10, 2027 election, President William Ruto and opposition rivals are building regional alliances to meet constitutional requirements: securing more than 50 per cent of valid votes cast and at least 25 per cent in at least 24 of Kenya's 47 counties.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Key Mt Kenya figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish power-sharing frameworks and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences have fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 election.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has unveiled a detailed Election Operations Plan 2025-2027 setting out critical deadlines for political parties, candidates and public officers ahead of Kenya's General Election on August 10, 2027. The IEBC faces leadership gaps and funding constraints as it implements the roadmap anchored in its Strategic Plan 2024-2029.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The two-thirds gender principle mandated by the 2010 Constitution has proven difficult to implement and remains one of the most elusive constitutional provisions. The article questions whether 2027 will finally be the year Kenya achieves this gender balance requirement.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
As the 2027 polls approach, President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration's key agenda of providing quality healthcare access for all Kenyans regardless of financial status is being scrutinized. Health Sector Caucus workers protested on July 22, 2026, demanding permanent and pensionable employment terms for UHC staff and improved working conditions.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The 13th Parliament has been accused of being a house of bribery and outright corruption, with legislators confessing that bribe-taking has been the norm in the last four years. Since August 2022, allegations of cash-for-votes have trailed nearly every consequential decision through Kenya's two chambers, raising questions about Parliament's independence to execute its constitutional mandate.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's High Court has frozen implementation of new licensing fees imposed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, citing the astronomic variance between old and new charges. The court blocked the fee increase pending resolution of the issue, while a fresh case challenges the regulations as unconstitutional, arguing they were passed without adequate public participation.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has dismissed claims that he is a "mole" working with President William Ruto, saying he has no affiliation with the UDA and no personal problem with the President. He argued that political differences should not be reduced to allegations of betrayal, and defended other opposition figures that Gachagua has criticized.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on Maasai and Mount Kenya communities in Narok to unite and vote out President Ruto and his allies in next year's General Election. Gachagua, leading the Democracy for Citizens Party, also announced he would address the nation on Tuesday with an assessment of the President's four years in office.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Nzioki wa Makau of the Employment and Labour Relations Court issued interim orders barring Philip Mainga from occupying and exercising the powers of Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Railways Corporation, pending the hearing of a petition filed by Joan Machuma Nyongesa challenging the legality of his continued tenure.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, citing reasons beyond his control but denying he was pushed out. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang was elected to succeed him as chairman, with nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla becoming vice chairperson.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three Nakuru County officials have been summoned to appear in High Court on September 16 for allegedly disobeying an order to settle Sh83.86 million in legal fees owed to M.J Okumu and Associates Advocates by August 3; they face potential arrest and civil jail if the debt is not paid.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni has urged the opposition to close ranks and present a united front ahead of the 2027 general election, cautioning against calling other opposition figures "moles" while claiming unity. He stressed that opposition parties must sharpen their policy agenda rather than rely on personality politics to offer voters a clear alternative to President William Ruto.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and review PAYE tax bands to ease the burden on workers, arguing that Kenyans lose between 45 and 50 per cent of their monthly income to taxes and statutory deductions.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Haji Samow, a parliamentary aspirant for Mandera West, is intensifying grassroots mobilisation to encourage young people to obtain national identity cards and register as voters. He argues that increased voter registration would strengthen the North Eastern region's political influence and give communities greater leverage in national political conversations and representation.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former IEBC CEO James Oswago has urged a national conversation on how Kenya funds and conducts elections, warning the country risks repeating the same mistakes every five years. He highlighted a significant funding gap for the 2027 General Election, with the IEBC requesting Sh74.8 billion but the National Treasury allocating only Sh41.3 billion, and questioned whether repeated purchases of election equipment offer value for money.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of betraying Kenyans' trust, abandoning campaign pledges on rule of law, police reform, and democratic governance, and allowing extrajudicial killings and human rights violations to occur.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party candidates in Kisii County are mobilising support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's 2027 presidential bid through the Linda Matiang'i movement, with aspirants saying they aim to secure more than 100 parliamentary seats for the party.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya risks another cycle of election-related violence if the growing trend of political goonism is not confronted early, stakeholders warned at a National multi-stakeholder forum. Human rights organisations, police oversight agencies, and researchers called for urgent action to identify and hold the financiers, organisers and mobilisers of organised groups behind the violence to account ahead of the 2027 General Election.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, claiming Kenya has witnessed a total breakdown of law and order with goons taking over the legal mandate of the National Police Service.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government employees have not been paid for two months, with the delay blamed on the county budget approval by the Treasury and late action by the Nairobi County Assembly. The acting county secretary says salaries will be paid once the budget is uploaded, though the article notes the delay could extend to August 20.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations rejected allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of abductions, police brutality, and criminal activities, calling the claims "ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation." The DCI said it operates professionally and does not sanction or participate in criminal conduct regardless of an individual's status.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has withdrawn her intention to join the ruling UDA to defend her seat in next year's elections, accusing Governor Issa Timamy of frustrating her efforts to build the party grassroots and refusing to pick her calls to organize meetings. Marubu said she had organized 42 grassroots meetings across the county in three months of mobilization for UDA, which did not win any seats in the county.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe and Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu Monicah have withdrawn from the ruling UDA, citing unfulfilled promises, political exclusion, and frustrations with party leadership. Kagombe blamed the government for failing to deliver development projects to his constituents, particularly citing stalled Mau Mau roads that have hindered farmers' ability to transport produce.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has issued two major international tenders for an Integrated Elections Management System with hardware and accessories, and for ballot papers and related materials, ahead of Kenya's August 2027 General Election.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed denied receiving money to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, clarifying that his earlier remarks about MPs being given "something" referred to general lobbying within Parliament, not personal payment to him.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow his bid for Mt Kenya political leadership, warning against prematurely dislodging retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and saying Gachagua should be patient while Uhuru retains the region's political influence.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo is reportedly set to attend a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, raising questions about her political positioning within ODM. The appearance would mark a shift from her May statement that she belonged to neither the Linda Ground nor Linda Mwananchi faction, though attendance alone would not constitute a formal party departure.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Three people accused of conspiring to fraudulently transfer their sister's shareholding have asked the Milimani Law Courts to reduce their bail from Ksh.700,000 each, arguing the amount is excessive given that the disputed share is valued at Ksh.100.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has resigned from the chairmanship of the Senate Energy Committee, with Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang taking over. Odinga cited circumstances "beyond his control" but emphasized the resignation was voluntary, and he retained his seat on the committee.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Investments Committee examined the Auditor-General's reports on state agencies.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched two major international tenders—one for an Integrated Elections Management System and KIEMS kits for biometric voter identification and results transmission, and another for ballot papers, tactile ballot folders, voter registers, and result-declaration forms—with delivery scheduled before the August 2027 General Election.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua delivered an address on President William Ruto's four years in office.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Raila Odinga Junior has explained a viral video showing him addressing Kilgoris residents from behind a wire-mesh fence during President Ruto's daughter's traditional engagement ceremony on August 8. He said the residents' warmth reflected their affection for his late father and promised an official visit to discuss local issues.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has allocated Ksh100 million for her campaign to become Nairobi's Woman Representative in the 2027 General Election, as the IEBC sets spending limits and campaign timelines.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has directed that the case against three banks (Co-op Bank, KCB, and NCBA) and their CEOs be mentioned on Wednesday to confirm service and verify the authenticity of High Court orders staying the proceedings. The defence obtained conservatory orders barring the trial court from proceeding, but the prosecution said it had only received orders relating to KCB Bank and its CEO.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Communications Authority has ruled that all public cyber cafés must log and retain customer login sessions (showing terminal IDs and start/end times) for a minimum of three years, while excluding personal browsing history, as part of new cybercrime prevention regulations.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he personally wrote his latest political address and limited access to it to prevent government officials and the National Intelligence Service from learning its contents beforehand. Only his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was involved in preparing the document, which she typed after he wrote it.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
A criminal case involving several accused persons, including senior bank executives, stalled after the High Court issued orders staying trial proceedings and restraining the arrest of multiple accused. The court was told that High Court orders had been served on accused persons two through seven, preventing the trial court from taking their plea pending the hearing of applications before the High Court.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, citing circumstances beyond his control. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, the committee's former vice chairperson, was unanimously elected as his successor.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
A company secretary and two sons of former Attorney-General James Karugu, accused of fraudulently transferring their sister's shareholding, have asked the Milimani Law Courts to reduce their Sh700,000 cash bail each, arguing it is excessive given the disputed share is worth only Sh100.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to extort Ksh.300 million from the China Road and Bridge Corporation while serving as deputy president, and of demanding Ksh.10 billion to "fix Mount Kenya politics" during his tenure.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of looting public coffers to become a dollar billionaire, claiming Ruto has captured state institutions and consolidated control of constitutional commissions, state entities, and procurement to enrich himself at citizens' expense.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Gregory Mutai has ordered the government to set aside Ksh.105 million from a compensation fund to pay victims of torture, enforced disappearances and abductions, pending a hearing on a petition challenging the government's authentication process for verifying victims. The court has also restrained the government from implementing the disputed authentication process.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a comprehensive public inquiry into the deaths of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, characterizing them as an unresolved pattern of high-profile deaths during President William Ruto's four-year tenure.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political leaders from 10 parties visited Mama Ida Odinga at her Nairobi home on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga and call for issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. The delegation, led by National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli and Political Parties Liaison Committee chairman Evans Misati, emphasised that Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic development should continue to be recognised.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations of cover-ups and political interference in criminal investigations as "ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation," and called on those making such allegations to produce credible evidence. The DCI categorically denied facilitating, concealing or participating in any criminal conduct, saying its investigations are guided by evidence, the Constitution and the law.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Parliamentary Committee on Transport has urged MPs to use part of their National Government Constituencies Development Fund towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda riders and passengers, to address persistent motorcycle-related fatalities on Kenyan roads.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, including the denial of access to Raila's personal doctors, involvement of Nairobi West Hospital doctors, disregarded medical advice against travel, the decision to fly him to India by private jet, and the absence of a postmortem. His remarks join renewed calls from opposition leaders for a public inquiry into Raila's death.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has left President Ruto's UDA party, accusing Governor Issa Timamy of political sabotage and ethnic exclusion after a dispute over the party's grassroots elections in Lamu County. Marubu, an independent who had aligned with UDA, said Timamy deliberately targeted her political stronghold while dismissing communities as politically unreachable.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over a growing cost-of-living crisis, alleging that the government "steals" about Sh3 billion from Kenyans every day while borrowing an average of Sh3.5 billion per day. Gachagua claimed Kenya's public debt has risen from Sh8.66 trillion in August 2022 to Sh13.02 trillion, with every Kenyan carrying a debt burden of about Sh221,898.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua delivered a four-year assessment of President William Ruto's administration, accusing him of presiding over an "imperial presidency" and betraying 2022 election promises, and characterizing the Hustler Fund as a "lost cause" despite reports of Sh87 billion disbursed to 28 million people.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of abandoning constitutional democracy and centralizing power, describing the presidency as "imperial" and the Hustler Fund as a failure that has not transformed ordinary Kenyans' lives.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will lead the Executive arm into submitting proposals for Kenya's Vision 2060 economic transformation plan during a national dialogue at KICC on Wednesday, with around 5,000 Kenyans from all 47 counties expected to present memoranda on the roadmap.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders have invited the Linda Mwananchi movement to join the newly launched People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party or the United Alternative Government, citing registration frustrations with the Registrar of Political Parties. The PM party, led by Saboti lawmaker Caleb Amisi, was launched by opposition leaders seeking a united front against President William Ruto's administration.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has rejected claims by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of state capture and interference with criminal investigations, stating that its work is guided by evidence and the law, and that political affiliation or public prominence does not influence how investigations are conducted.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has left the United Democratic Alliance, accusing President William Ruto's administration of failing to honour key campaign promises to his constituents, citing stalled Mau Mau roads and poor development as major failures.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blocked an attempt by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to mediate between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following opposition demonstrations, claiming Gachagua threatened to resign if Ruto attended the talks.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson George Kariuki has urged Members of Parliament to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund to support road safety campaigns and provide helmets for boda boda riders and pillion passengers, amid continued fatalities from boda boda-related accidents.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Bank has criticised Kenya's strategy of selling off public assets, arguing that the revenue from divestiture and privatisation of state-owned businesses offers only short-term relief to the debt crisis. Since proceeds are directed into infrastructure projects, the institution warns there will be almost no impact on the country's debt.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts an 81 per cent probability of a very strong El Niño this year bringing above-normal rainfall, with a 97 per cent chance the event extends into early 2027. For finance leaders and businesses, the weather forecast poses planning challenges affecting power generation, telecommunications costs, and electricity prices.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Shelter Afrique Development Bank has received approval to issue green, social and sustainable bonds to fund its housing projects in Africa, with S&P Global Ratings confirming that the bank's Sustainability Finance Framework aligns with international capital market standards.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Safaricom PLC held a Pata More campaign event at Nakuru Railway Station Grounds to promote new services and offers to its more than 71.6 million customers in Kenya. CEO Peter Ndegwa said the nationwide campaign aims to deliver greater value through telecommunications and financial services, with a caravan expected to cover all 47 counties.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mark Zuckerberg published an essay on the future of artificial intelligence calling for the US to compete against China, prevent "government tyranny" over AI, and ensure "superintelligence" technology becomes available to everyone. He argues the solution includes "open" weight models that allow users to download the rules governing how an AI system behaves, contrasting with competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic that focus on closed AI models.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom has launched the 'Pata More' initiative in the Rift Valley region to provide value for money across its products and services for small-scale traders, including bodabodas, market vendors, and matatus, enhancing connectivity, digital services, and M-Pesa solutions.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Water and sanitation companies are calling on the government to introduce a special electricity tariff for water service providers, saying commercial rates are driving up operational costs and the price of water services to Kenyans. The Water and Sanitation Providers Association chairman said reduced electricity costs would allow companies to invest more in network expansion and service improvement.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards says five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands—Kenya King Gin, Safari Gin, Avalon, Sweet Berry Potable Spirits, and Gilbey's Gin—temporarily suspended by Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority on August 5 comply with Kenyan and East African standards, having undergone rigorous testing and conformity assessments.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Rhoda Rutto extended interim preservation orders on nearly EUR978.7 million (Ksh146.3 billion) held by KCB Group pending resolution of a dispute filed by Foxcapital Investment Limited, which seeks the court to compel KCB to release the funds received through an inward foreign remittance.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As cooking oil prices rise—averaging more than KSh358 a litre, a 3.3 per cent increase year-on-year from June 2025 to June 2026—micro vendors and households are reusing cooking oil to stretch their budgets, raising health concerns.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority enacted an immediate ban and nationwide recall of 52 imported alcoholic beverage brands, including Kenyan-manufactured spirits, citing safety and quality failures. The action follows UK travel advisories flagging Kenya for high risks of counterfeit alcohol and methanol contamination.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An estimated three million Kenyans living abroad sent more than Ksh.650 billion in 2025, making remittances Kenya's largest source of foreign exchange and contributing around 3.6 per cent of GDP. The funds support school fees, healthcare, housing, and businesses for families across the country.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism of the Hustler Fund as a "lost cause" by citing data showing that 420,000 Kenyans in Nyeri County have accessed the fund, borrowing a cumulative Sh1.88 billion, with an 88 per cent repayment rate.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The East African Business Council has urged the removal of non-tariff barriers and harmonisation of standards to boost intra-EAC trade and investment. EABC Executive Director Ahmed Farah noted that intra-EAC trade stands at USD 19.7 billion compared with a regional economy valued at 357 billion dollars, pointing to significant expansion potential.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crude surged more than 10 percent over the past week as US–Iran negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz stalled, with both sides trading demands over war compensation and reparations, pushing Brent towards $90 a barrel and stoking inflation concerns.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power says Variable Renewable Energy sources, mainly wind and solar, now account for about 21 per cent of the grid's capacity, above the 15 per cent level it considers ideal. The utility warns the unpredictable nature of wind and solar generation could put pressure on grid stability and raise electricity prices, arguing the country needs greater investment in stable baseload power sources.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has auctioned 637,444 bags of coffee over ten months through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, generating Sh38.3 billion, with grades AA and AB commanding the best prices as farmers focus on quality production.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Busia residents have criticized the poor road network in the border county, with few tarmacked roads in existence and several deteriorating to unsafe conditions. The Busia-Kisumu road, heavily used by long-distance trucks and passenger buses serving East and Central Africa, has caused frequent accidents, deaths, injuries, and significant vehicle repair costs, while residents say government complaints have gone unaddressed.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations World Food Programme warns that a rapidly strengthening El Niño weather pattern will significantly worsen food insecurity in vulnerable countries into 2027, with forecasters assigning an 81 per cent probability the 2026 El Niño will be very strong and a 97 per cent chance its effects will persist into early 2027.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Veterinary Association has called for accelerated preparedness measures to protect livestock from El Niño conditions expected to persist through 2026 and into early 2027, warning that the weather could increase disease outbreaks, animal deaths, infrastructure damage, and disruption of value chains affecting millions of pastoralists and farmers.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is moving toward a new higher education funding system that could leave graduates with significantly larger debts. The previous HELB allocation of about Sh40,000 annually in 2017 fell short of students' actual costs for tuition, accommodation, food, transport, and research.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
A flower farm worker in his mid-30s in Naivasha died by suicide, which relatives suspect was due to financial frustration and health-related depression. The death brings suicide cases in the lakeside town to more than 70, with most involving school-going minors.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
A bar in Kijabe village, Lari Constituency, was shut down seven days after opening when the Africa Inland Church intervened with local authorities, reversing the county's approval of a liquor licence. Residents argue the decades-long alcohol ban has not stopped drinking but instead driven consumption of illicit, unregulated brews.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Basic Education PS John Ololtuaa announced government measures to improve education, including teacher promotions via TSC vacancies, timely capitation fund disbursement, provision of learning materials, and infrastructure funding increases alongside smart board distribution to Comprehensive Schools.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Social Health Authority has enrolled 32.2 million Kenyans, described by officials as a record for health insurance uptake, but an insider reports only about 5 million members are actually remitting premiums to the scheme.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals reported missing after arriving in Kenya on August 5, tracing them to a house in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were assisting the three to travel to Italy through Ethiopia.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road carnage costs Kenya an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually—eight per cent of income—and could rise to 11 per cent without urgent interventions, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority. The NTSA cited inadequate funding, weak traffic law enforcement, and poor road-user behaviour as key factors, noting that vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for 46 per cent of fatalities.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Bori in Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County, blocked the Moyale-Marsabit highway on Monday to protest inadequate water access, poor roads, lack of employment, weak electricity and healthcare services, and poor mobile network coverage. They are calling for government intervention and for Bori to be granted Sub-County status.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bridge in Migori County that was partially closed four months ago over structural concerns has now partially collapsed. Despite the closure, pedestrians and motorcycle riders continue to use the remaining section, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A couple in Gitoo-ini village, Kangai, Mwea sustained serious burns when a gas cylinder exploded inside their house, destroying their home and belongings and leaving them homeless.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Kenyan marathoner Mike Kipkorir Kipyego has been remanded in custody after a court cancelled his Ksh.1 million bond. He is accused of defrauding Nandi County Mosop parliamentary aspirant Mary Lucy Kurgat by falsely claiming he could sell her prime property in Elgon View Estate near Eldoret.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 44-year-old police corporal attached to GSU headquarters was killed when two masked men broke into his home in Got Nyapong Village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County at about 2:30am on Monday and stabbed him in the chest before attacking him on the head and shoulders. Police say nothing was stolen and the motive remains unknown.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The UN has warned that children and young people face growing exposure to online harms from artificial intelligence and digital platforms that are evolving faster than protective laws. More than 82 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 are online globally, exposed to risks including synthetic content, misleading information, and AI-facilitated exploitation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
A former Kenya Coast National Polytechnic student who graduated in 2019 with a Diploma in Tourism Management has received her certificate after a seven-year wait, following intervention by the Office of the Ombudsman in February 2026. The diploma had been held up with KNEC despite the institution confirming her course completion in 2025.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Digital Health Agency has defended a two per cent service charge deducted from claims processed through the Social Health Authority, saying the fee compensates DHA for digital services provided in processing claims and supports efficiency in healthcare claim processing.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of young delinquents was caught on camera in broad daylight robbing motorists in Hurlingham, Nairobi, using a rope stretched across the roadway to stop vehicles, just meters away from the Kenya Army Headquarters.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health workers across Kenya are messaging that a mother living with HIV can breastfeed safely and her baby can be born and stay HIV-free, with protection beginning during pregnancy through antenatal care visits and antiretroviral medication to suppress viral load.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives rescued three Indian nationals who went missing after arriving at JKIA on August 5 and were found held in a house in Ruiru's Fort Jesus area. Six suspects—including an Indian national, two Pakistani nationals, and two Kenyans—have been arrested in connection with the suspected human trafficking operation allegedly aimed at facilitating travel to Italy through Ethiopia.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives from the DCI's Operations Support Unit arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals who went missing after arriving at JKIA on August 5 and were being held in a house in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret residents have protested the extension of Kipchoge Keino Stadium into a nearby cemetery, citing lack of public participation and absence of court orders for body exhumation. A local ward representative and affected communities are calling for due process and stakeholder consultation before proceeding.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has urged vehicle owners to collect their physical logbooks within the next four months before the authority phases out printed logbooks in favour of e-logbooks. The collection process is free and requires a previous logbook and identification document.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the withdrawal of dangerous driving charges against Stephen Kinuthia Maara over the April 25 Peponi School crash that killed two Ugandan students, directing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to conduct a fresh probe following concerns raised by the defence counsel about investigation conduct and uncertainty over who was actually driving the vehicle.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An 18-year-old man is hospitalized with serious burns after a group of people doused him with petrol and set him on fire in Kirinyaga County, accusing him of stealing a mobile phone. The victim says he was beaten, threatened with knives, and forced to drink petrol before the attack, and denies the theft allegation.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article argues that golf is a simple game made overly mysterious by its association with the elite and hidden on private, manicured courses with high joining fees. Unlike soccer, golf is rarely broadcast live to the general public, reinforcing its perception as a sport for the privileged.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
On-demand video firm Pesaflix Prime has launched a new service to support youthful content creators in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Congo DRC, with a rap competition running from August 15 to September 1 on the Pesaflix app and website, designed to help emerging musicians earn money and gain industry exposure.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jazz artist Somi has been named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August, recognising her contribution to African music and her role in amplifying African stories globally. The honour follows the release of her latest album, 'What Does It Take to Bloom?', a 13-track project exploring themes of self-discovery, identity and belonging.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 30-strong swimming team is preparing for the East Africa School Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, aiming to reclaim regional dominance after finishing second last year in Kakamega. The team will face defending champions Uganda and rising competitors from Rwanda and Tanzania.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Njoroge carded a 12-under-par 280 to win the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Nakuru Golf Club, extending his lead in the tour's Order of Merit standings. Dismas Indiza finished second at 6-under-par 286, with Mutahi Kibugu third at 5-under 287.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has officially submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya won 11 medals at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, finishing second globally behind the USA's 24 medals and topping the African standings. The Kenyan team secured four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals, with the closest African competitor being Ethiopia with six medals.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya emerged top on the African continent and second globally at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, USA, winning 11 medals (four gold, three silver, four bronze) to finish behind hosts USA, who bagged 24 medals.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Pro Samuel Njoroge shot 12-under-par 280 to win the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Nakuru Golf Club, extending his Order of Merit lead to 3,852 points. Dismas Indiza finished second at 6-under-par 286, with Mutahi Kibugu third at 5-under 287.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning East Africa rugby 15s champions Kisii School face a stern test defending their title at the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association games beginning Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania, in a round-robin format where consistency and precision will be essential.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 30 swimmers (15 boys and 15 girls) are heading to the East Africa School games in Morogoro seeking to reclaim regional dominance after finishing second last year in Kakamega. The team, led by boys' captain Isaiah Munene and girls' captain Kamwele Maina, will face defending champions Uganda and rising competitors from Rwanda and Tanzania.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
ACK Chepsaita, after winning silver at the National Term Two games, will make their debut at the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania, competing in boys' volleyball alongside national champions Chesamisi Boys and bronze medallists Matiliku Boys. Coach Boniface Kiplimo, drawing on his 2023 experience with Andersen Mixed, says his squad is ready and has recovered key players who were injured at nationals.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya international midfielder Timothy Ouma has joined English club Charlton Athletic from Slavia Prague on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. Ouma, 22, reunites with fellow Kenyan international Collins Sichenje at the club, with the two having known each other since before Sichenje moved to Sweden and regularly rooming together on Harambee Stars duty.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya has submitted Nairobi's formal bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, placing Kenya in contention with London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships, with Kenya hoping to bring the event to the continent for the first time.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC over a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta University Blak Blad RFC have announced plans to win the 37th Kabeberi Sevens this weekend and lift the Kenya Cup in the coming season, following a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance that will provide kits, training gear, medical equipment, and financial support.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup after US authorities said he was associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations, will referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona until June 2027, with Liverpool covering his wages and holding a purchase option set at 55 million euros according to Spanish press reports.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest, has filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by the London club's fans at a Premier League match depicting him holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head. The banner, displayed nearly a year ago at Selhurst Park during a 1-1 clash, included text sarcastically denying his involvement in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking, or corruption; the FA later fined Palace £50,000 for failing to control supporter conduct.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jonah Koech, a 29-year-old Kenyan-born American runner, has accepted a three-year ban for blood doping and been stripped of his 2025 US 1,500-meter title by the US Anti-Doping Agency. His 13th-place finish at the 2025 world championships and all results after July 30, 2025, have also been disqualified.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway won the 5,000m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, claiming a record-extending seventh European championship gold medal and marking his return to competition 324 days after achilles tendon surgery.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will play newly promoted Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, August 16 at Nyayo Stadium in a charity match organised by Zamzam Foundation Kenya to raise funds for food security and environmental conservation projects.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, is preparing for the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship beginning August 23 on home soil, with captain Meldine Sande and MVP Veronica Adhiambo leading the charge for continental glory.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Poland's Iga Swiatek advanced to the Toronto Masters semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Russia's Diana Shnaider. Swiatek will face Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who beat Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Leopards signing Taddeo Lwanga, a midfielder from Vipers SC, has called on the club's supporters to back the squad as the 12-time champions prepare for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, aiming to win their first league title in 28 years after finishing second last season.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fortune Sacco are preparing to strengthen their squad ahead of the new National Super League season after losing striker Collins Mwangi to Tanzanian club Kagera Sugar and goalkeeper Malvin Nderitu to Kenyan side Murang'a Seals. Head coach Vincent Nyaberi said the departures force the club to reinforce, especially in defense.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected by FIFA for the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and unable to officiate the tournament, but will referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. A US State Department official cited associations with suspected members of terrorist organizations as the reason for his ineligibility.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have ruled out releasing key players under contract despite foreign clubs expressing interest following the team's run to the CECAFA Kagame Cup final. The club says it needs a strong squad for upcoming CAF Champions League matches and defence of their domestic title.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby will defend their title at the Kabeberi Sevens, the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit, this weekend at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The defending champions have won the last four editions and are drawn in Pool D alongside Kabras RFC, MMUST Rugby, and Nakuru RFC.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid from Benfica as the club pursues the LaLiga title, with Barcelona defending their back-to-back championship. Real Madrid has undertaken an aggressive summer transfer window under newly re-elected President Florentino Perez.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, ten-time African champions, are stepping up preparations for the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, which runs August 23 to September 5 at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi is confident the squad will be ready to compete for an 11th continental title.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lady Titans have been technically relegated from the Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League after losing to Zetech Sparks 50–61 and USIU Flames 35–58 over the weekend, leaving them with two wins and 19 losses in 21 matches with one game remaining.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Bungoma Public Service Board chairman has encouraged the Ogiek community to embrace cultural and eco-tourism as sustainable income sources while preserving heritage and protecting ancestral land, citing their traditional practices and environmental stewardship as assets for attracting tourists.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa's economies are to geopolitical shocks, prompting African states to rethink how they grow their economies.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Russian ballistic missile strikes across Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk killed at least nine people and wounded dozens overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks followed warnings from Kyiv that Moscow had received ballistic missiles from North Korea.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dozens of Indonesian schools were shuttered as wildfires and resulting haze spread across the archipelago during an intense dry season worsened by El Niño. In West Kalimantan, the mayor of Pontianak ordered schools closed due to smoke from fires, with children learning from home until air quality improves, while firefighters battled a ninth day of flames at a national park on Java that has lost 900 hectares.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has confirmed 4,294 infections and 1,960 deaths, with a 45.6 per cent case-fatality rate, while contact tracing operates at 85 per cent and infections are being detected outside established transmission chains, making containment harder.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Syrian court convicted former ruler Bashar al-Assad of crimes against humanity and war crimes including murder, torture, and killing of children during the country's nearly 14-year civil war, and sentenced him to death in absentia. The ruling is the first under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
A US federal judge dismissed charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Trump administration dropped fraud and bribery allegations stemming from a 2024 case alleging a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for solar energy contracts.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Trump responded to Iran's peace deal conditions by demanding compensation for deaths in wars, attacks, and protests over a 50-year period, a new proposal that threatens efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose 5% as the reparations demand dimmed prospects for a deal.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 2,000 people out of 4,381 confirmed cases, making it the country's largest outbreak to date and approaching the deadliness of the 2018–2020 outbreak. The Health Minister said the outbreak has not yet peaked and authorities expect to bring the spread under control within three months.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing criticism from three continental confederations over deception and failed efforts to privatize parts of the World Cup.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Airbus is sending experts to New Delhi to assist investigators probing an Air India A320 flight that lost around 300 feet while flying from Phuket to New Delhi on August 4, injuring 17 passengers and crew before landing safely. The probe comes as psychoactive drug test results are awaited for the chief pilot.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 18 people, many of them children aged 13 to 14, were killed on Tuesday when two pick-up trucks carrying agricultural day labourers crashed in northern Egypt's Ismailia governorate. Egypt's health ministry reported 47 total casualties, including about 30 injured; dangerously overcrowded pick-ups are a regular mode of transport for millions of Egyptian informal workers despite safety risks.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes in June rose to 6,301 as of Monday, according to the National Assembly chief, with around 1,400 people still missing and some 24,000 displaced.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 1.7 percent on a month-on-month basis in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, as high mortgage rates and fears of further increases weighed on buyer activity.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Five years after returning to power, Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have built working relationships with multiple countries despite lacking formal recognition from most. Russia remains the only nation to officially recognize the Taliban government, while many Western countries demand domestic human rights reforms before considering recognition, though many states are engaging with Afghanistan's leaders on practical grounds.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar documented a pattern of deliberate aerial attacks on civilians, arbitrary detentions, torture and sexual violence by the Myanmar military, with such attacks intensifying in the lead-up to January elections and continuing unabated since.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nigerians face deepening hardship as living standards have crumbled over the past three years under President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including fuel subsidy removals, naira devaluation, and electricity subsidy cuts. The government says the reforms are necessary to prevent fiscal crisis, but citizens report that wages fail to keep pace with rocketing costs.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's decision to increase use of Chinese renminbi in cross-border transactions, alongside opening a Consulate General in Guangzhou, reflects how trade, finance and diplomacy can reinforce one another. The move gives Kenyan businesses direct RMB settlement access through China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, reducing currency conversions and intermediaries in cross-border payments with Kenya's major commercial partner.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has announced an additional $242 million to support Ebola response, preparedness and humanitarian efforts in countries affected by or at risk from the outbreak in East and Central Africa, including Kenya, following the outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has launched consultations on Kenya's future beyond Vision 2030, but an opinion piece warns of a contradiction in asking people to imagine 2060 while many struggle in 2026, and cautions that national visions reflect a government's particular understanding of progress rather than being politically neutral.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contends that the electoral commission should be voter-centric rather than politician-centric, following a High Court ruling on Kenya's election timeline.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on dialogue with young Africans finds that they favour moving forward with concrete action and accountability rather than engaging in blame-focused discourse. The piece describes an emerging mindset among young Africans rooted in realism, responsibility, and hope, with emphasis on collaborative problem-solving over institutional finger-pointing.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that as foreign aid budgets in the U.S. and Europe face political pressure, Africa is shifting away from a model where aid decisions were made in Western boardrooms, toward one with greater local control. The Segal Family Foundation convened over 700 philanthropists and nonprofit leaders in Nairobi to discuss this transition.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans focus too heavily on the presidency while neglecting the 384 parliamentary seats, and contends that the 13th Parliament has failed in representation and oversight, often siding with the Executive rather than holding it accountable.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →