Delegations including teachers, elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives have visited President William Ruto's State House, with members receiving between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 in cash, totalling over Sh1 billion in handouts since last year.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Delegations including teachers, elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives have visited President William Ruto's State House, with members receiving between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 in cash, totalling over Sh1 billion in handouts since last year.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary group meeting intended to resolve tensions over the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs protesting what they called the humiliation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, triggered by outbursts from Kisii Governor Simba Arati.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto's four-year performance, accusing him of state capture. Over 50 Kenya Kwanza-allied MPs left afternoon plenary to respond, calling Gachagua the "biggest goon" and most "unpatriotic person."
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of betraying his electoral commitments, claiming the President has presided over human rights violations, corruption, wastage of public resources, and weaponisation of State agencies—the vices Ruto vowed to fight.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's three-day broad-based government leadership retreat in Naivasha brought together President William Ruto, ODM and UDA leaders to discuss the coalition framework, address political issues, and review the government agenda, signaling that the coalition is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election rather than merely an arrangement for sharing power.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched the tendering process for multi-billion-shilling election technology and materials ahead of the August 10, 2027 elections. The procurement comes under political scrutiny, with opposition leaders criticizing the commission's adherence to timelines and process transparency, and warning that delays risk system failures in voter identification and results transmission.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a clearer framework for citizen engagement in national and county government decisions. The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong'a, proposes principles and guidelines for public participation and designates responsible authorities, with government institutions to develop specific regulations upon enactment.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi has called out President William Ruto's compensation team for leaving out 35 persons abducted during Gen-Z protests from the compensation list during verification. Justice Gregory Mutai ordered the team to set aside Sh 105 million for compensating abduction victims, noting that torture and abductions were more severe than minor injuries of listed victims.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu, IPOA chairperson nominee, told MPs on Wednesday that he would defend Kenyan rights and keep the oversight body independent from police interference, emphasizing that cooperation with the National Police Service should not mean subordination during misconduct investigations.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi has barred the National Transport and Safety Authority from phasing out physical vehicle logbooks, directing the agency to continue accepting physical vehicle ownership documents until a petition filed by Javan Onyango is heard and determined. Onyango and Kiplagat challenged NTSA's introduction of electronic logbooks, citing concerns over constitutional compliance, data protection, and lack of clarity on the authentication and verification process.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has rejected a petition by death row convict James Mwinga Gathuri to cap all jail sentences at 67 years, Kenya's normal life expectancy. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that Gathuri, whose sentence was already reduced from death to 40 years by the Supreme Court, cannot seek further redress on the same matter and cannot benefit from a review twice.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is facing growing resistance from political leaders in the North Eastern region who accuse him of interfering in local political affairs. The NIS Director has cautioned politicians against using divisive community-based language and labels in their politics.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Monday meeting intended to address tensions over ODM's pressure for the running-mate position in the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout when Mt Kenya MPs protested against remarks by Kisii Governor Simba Arati, which they said humiliated Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of failing to keep promises made during his campaign and of instead presiding over human rights violations, corruption, wastage of public resources, and weaponisation of State agencies.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A three-day joint leadership retreat in Naivasha between President William Ruto, ODM and UDA leaders signals Kenya's broad-based government is transitioning from a power-sharing arrangement into a political coalition framework for the 2027 General Election, with discussions covering coalition structure, political issues, and government agenda alignment.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun the tendering process for multi-billion-shilling election technology and materials one year ahead of the August 10, 2027 polls. The procurement comes under political scrutiny, with opposition leaders criticizing the commission's adherence to electoral timelines and process transparency, and arguing that delayed procurement risks system failures.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched the People's Renaissance Movement (PM), a new political outfit positioning itself as a potential player in the 2027 General Election amid talks on alliances among opposition parties. Amisi said the party would champion economic liberation, justice and national renewal while mobilising Kenyans around an economic agenda.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's personal assistant Farouk Kibet has announced his interest in the Turbo parliamentary seat, setting up a contest within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) against incumbent Janet Sitienei, who is serving her second term.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared readiness to engage Members of the County Assembly to resolve a stalemate over the county's 2026/27 budget, whose delay has paralysed service delivery. She accused the budget and house business committees and UDA-allied MCAs of frustrating her government's agenda.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide the administration's failures, corruption, and extrajudicial killings, and to divert attention from the UDA's defeat in the Ol-Kalou by-election. Kihara claimed the blueprint was an effort to mask economic and governance shortcomings that have driven UDA members to other parties.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has initiated development of a long-term national development blueprint to guide Kenya beyond 2030, arguing that the country needs to begin planning before Vision 2030 expires in three years, as the Medium Term Plan Five will overlap with the final years of the current blueprint.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Security analyst Erick Okeyo has cautioned that the government must help Kenya heal from the 2007-08 post-election violence and restore public confidence ahead of 2027 elections, warning that current political rhetoric resembles language used before the violence that killed more than 1,000 people. Okeyo said Kenya had not fully healed because justice had not been served, citing killings and disappearances of witnesses in ICC-linked cases, and criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to act against politicians whose remarks could fuel violence.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political analysts have warned that misinformation and disinformation could compromise Kenya's 2027 General Election by influencing voters to choose leaders based on emotion rather than facts. Analyst Dismas Mokua called for state officials to use public services to ensure government policies apply uniformly, while analyst Javas Bigambo linked the issue to a period of "truth decay" where political interests override facts.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Road Safety Association of Kenya has filed a High Court motion seeking to have NTSA Director General Nashon Odhiambo Kondiwa committed to civil jail for allegedly continuing to implement an automated fines system despite a May 29 conservatory order suspending the public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited consortium.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Victims of British Army Training Unit Kenya operations have asked Parliament to suspend renewal of the Kenya-UK Defence Cooperation Agreement until alleged misconduct cases are resolved. The November 2025 parliamentary report documented allegations of rape, sexual assault, deaths and injuries from unexploded ordnance, and environmental damage.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a petition in the High Court challenging whether Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga can legally remain in office after his alleged second term expired on February 2, 2026. The petition argues that Mainga's continued occupation of the role raises constitutional and statutory concerns regarding lawful exercise of public authority.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has disputed the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI) launched by the Parliamentary Budget Office, arguing that its methodology fails to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment of county government performance. The index ranked Embu as the best-managed county while placing Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet and Nairobi among the poorest fiscal performers.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Vision 2030 Board Chairman Dr Emmanuel Nzai says the national development blueprint has transformed Kenya's development landscape and attracted large-scale private investment through major infrastructure projects, citing the LAPSSET Corridor and interest from investors like Aliko Dangote in Lamu as examples.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has called for an inclusive national conversation on Kenya's long-term development future beyond the 2027 General Election and the expiry of Vision 2030, warning that electoral cycles should not disrupt the country's development plans.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly will consider six Bills proposing reforms across Kenya's education sector, targeting basic education governance, national assessments, curriculum development, teacher training, tertiary education funding and qualification recognition. The Bills, sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, have been committed to the Education Committee for consideration and public participation.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, co-leader and presidential candidate of the United Green Movement, will tour the United States for three weeks from September 17, 2026, to engage Kenyan diaspora communities. The tour follows his nationwide Ukatiba Caravan across 43 counties between February and April 2026, where he engaged Kenyans on governance and constitutionalism.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee questioned Kenya Law Reform Commission officials over Sh20.6 million spent on commission activities against an approved budget of Sh18.5 million between 2018/19 and 2024/25, with the Auditor-General finding the institution failed to follow budget reallocation procedures. The commission also exceeded its repairs and maintenance budget by about Sh400,000.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has issued a conservatory order requiring the National Transport and Safety Authority to continue recognising physical motor vehicle logbooks pending the hearing of a petition challenging the rollout of electronic motor vehicle registration certificates (e-Logbook). Petitioners raised concerns about lack of public participation, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital exclusion.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Urban Roads Authority Director-General Silas Kinoti is embroiled in a court dispute with Eugene Mokua, who claims Ksh. 5.2 million for nine months of X account management and related services. Kinoti sued to recover his account credentials, while Mokua's counterclaim seeks payment for social media promotion, news publications, tender applications, transport, and other expenses.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended his Vision 2060 plan as a blueprint to secure Kenya's future, arguing that the country must prioritize the next generation over electoral cycles. Speaking at the Beyond 2030 Summit, he dismissed criticism that the plan should wait until after the next election, contending that leaders have focused too much on elections rather than long-term challenges.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition challenging the tenure of Kenya Railways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Phillip Mainga has been withdrawn by the petitioner's lawyers, a day after an Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu issued interim orders barring him from exercising the powers of the position.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended President William Ruto's administration's economic record by arguing that increased soft-drink consumption indicates Kenyans have more disposable income after meeting basic needs, drawing online backlash.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eliud Owalo, a long-time political strategist who served as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy under President William Ruto, has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, saying he is now ready to work for Kenyans after years advising other candidates.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino declared his intention to contest for the presidential seat in 2032, saying he would serve only one term as Nairobi governor if elected in 2027. He expressed confidence he would win the gubernatorial race, stating five years would be enough to transform the capital and build public support for a presidential run.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga plans to visit the United States from September 17 for three weeks to engage with members of the diaspora community, following the conclusion of his nationwide Ukatiba Caravan tour across 43 counties. Maraga will meet diaspora communities in Delaware, Texas, and New York, citing the United States as the largest source of diaspora remittances to Kenya.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined multiple requests for a meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying no meeting is planned or under consideration. Uhuru's office cited concerns over Gachagua's public conduct, alleged "serial antagonism of partners," and management of political relationships as reasons for the decision.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has assessed Kenya's progress under the political pillar of Vision 2030 at more than 80 per cent, awarding the country an "A" for its performance in democratic governance and institutional development. He cited the 2010 Constitution, rule of law, an independent judiciary, and civil society freedoms among key gains since Vision 2030's 2008 launch.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Gregory Mutai has ordered the government to ring-fence Sh105 million in a compensation fund for victims of torture, enforced disappearances and abductions pending a court challenge to the government's authentication process for identifying and verifying beneficiaries under Presidential Proclamation No. 1 of 2026.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to continue recognising existing physical motor vehicle logbooks as valid documents pending the hearing of a petition challenging the implementation of the electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (e-Logbook).
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has said the proposed Vision 2060 will be shaped by Kenyans from different sectors and backgrounds, with the Government providing only the platform and facilitating consultations. Ruto stressed that no single person or institution has a monopoly on ideas about Kenya's future, and the process should be anchored in the 2010 Constitution's provisions for public participation.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
A former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company security supervisor and a former Kenyatta University Teaching Hospital technician have been charged at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court with forging and using fake academic certificates to secure public sector employment. According to the EACC, one suspect used a forged KCSE certificate to gain employment and earned Ksh.15.86 million in salaries between 2007 and December 2023.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Road Safety Association of Kenya has filed a court motion seeking to have the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) declared in contempt for allegedly violating a May 29, 2026 conservatory order that suspended implementation of an automated fines system under a public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited consortium.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of deliberately humiliating his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deepen political ties ahead of 2027. Gachagua claimed Ruto is sidelining Kindiki publicly, citing an incident in Naivasha where an ODM official allegedly stated the Deputy President seat belongs to ODM.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
As Kenya prepares a new long-term development agenda beyond Vision 2030, the government's scorecard shows 66 per cent overall implementation of the 18-year-old blueprint across three pillars: social (59.5 per cent), political (88.2 per cent), and economic.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement claims some Nyanza leaders are planning to deploy goons to disrupt its Homa Bay rally scheduled for Sunday, with alleged tactics including blocking airport areas, bridges, and the movement's accommodation. The movement says it has shared audio recordings of the alleged plans with police and is calling on the Inspector General to ensure the rally remains peaceful.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prof. Hiroyuki Hino, an advisor on Kenya's post-2030 vision framework, told a National Conversation meeting that while Singapore-level economic status is achievable, Kenya must curb corruption at all governance levels and pursue reforms in human capital investment, debt control, and economic growth acceleration.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of humiliating Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and plotting his removal, claiming Kindiki was deliberately sidelined during a recent broad-based retreat in Naivasha and suggesting Ruto intends to replace him with an opposition figure.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has directed the interdiction of police officers on duty whenever a suspect dies in police custody, with the officer handling the Occurrence Book, the cell sentry, and the duty officer to be held accountable during investigations.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for Litigation Trust has petitioned the High Court to stop Kenya Railways Managing Director and CEO Philip Mainga from exercising his office powers, arguing his tenure may have expired. The petitioner is seeking conservatory orders to restrain Mainga from making substantive decisions pending the case's hearing and determination.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of plotting to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi caravan's rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026. Owino claimed the three leaders held a meeting where they allegedly discussed mobilizing goons to attack opposition supporters, and he called on security agencies to protect participants.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the seventh All African Intellectual Property Summit from November 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together policymakers, creators, researchers, innovators and businesses to discuss implementation of a continental intellectual property framework and align national policies with the AfCFTA intellectual property protocol.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement effective March 2026, Kenyan exporters enjoy duty-free access to approximately 98.2 per cent of Chinese tariff lines, enabling increased agricultural exports.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo customs costs, which will take effect on August 21 and increase costs from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's digital lending sector has thrived as an alternative for workers in an economy struggling to create jobs and improve incomes, but faces structural challenges in transforming the broader economy from consumption-driven to production-focused.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Cereal Millers Association warns that delays in releasing C60 wheat import approvals could lead to increased prices for wheat flour and other wheat-based products.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Bank of Kenya has retained the benchmark lending rate at 8.75 per cent for the third consecutive time since February, citing a positive outlook on the country's economic growth.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses how Kenyan small and medium enterprises can establish trust with distant buyers, using the example of an SME receiving an inquiry from a Ugandan distributor who requests a quotation without meeting face-to-face.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Charcoal and herbal toothpaste offerings are being marketed as innovations, though for rural-raised consumers they evoke nostalgia for traditional practices.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Professional debt recovery, when handled early, politely, and consistently, is a form of customer service that communicates respect and preserves business relationships rather than damage them, preventing communication breakdowns from turning into lost goodwill.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Commercial Bank has been barred from interfering with Sh145 billion at the centre of a dispute with Fox-Capital Investment Ltd, which sued the lender for withholding funds wired by a Swiss company for six months without explanation. Commercial Court in Nairobi issued the restraining order pending the hearing of the application.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, saying the profession is key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development, climate resilience and quality infrastructure. Speaking at a conference at Kenyatta University, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said engineers must move beyond project implementation to become key partners in economic planning, infrastructure financing and policy formulation.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya removed VAT on sanitary towels in 2004, becoming the first country to do so following advocacy by social entrepreneurs, rights groups, and health advocates. However, a tax loophole continues to keep prices high.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Digital African Woman and LEAP Africa have launched the DAW Marketplace to connect African women entrepreneurs with markets, mentorship, finance access, and digital commerce opportunities; 31 participants from 12 African countries in LEAP Africa's Leadership Accelerator Programme will receive free platform access for 12 months.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Spotify said it will launch an "AI Persona" badge in mid-September to clearly identify content producers that are AI-generated rather than real people. The move aims to increase transparency about how music on its platform was made, as the music industry faces growing concern over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In March 2026, Kenya exported goods to China under a new Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement, which grants Kenyan exporters duty-free access to approximately 98.2 per cent of Chinese tariff lines for agricultural products.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly users, making it the company's fastest-growing product ever and the 14th Google product to reach a billion users. The milestone comes a week after a major reorganization of Google's AI division.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi argued that increased soft-drink consumption indicates some Kenyans have more disposable income, citing it as evidence of economic progress under President Ruto's administration. Mbadi defended the government's economic record, saying it has stabilized an economy he described as "almost tipping" when the administration took office.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Alliad, an integrated business services provider, deepened its sustainability commitment in Kenya through increased local procurement and the launch of its first Supplier Forum, which brought together more than 60 local suppliers to exchange knowledge on international standards and sustainability. The company maintains 100% local workforce in Kenya.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Future Is Female Mentorship Program, Africa's longest-running mentorship initiative for women in technology, is reopening for its sixth edition in 2026 after a strategic pause in 2025, with applications now coming from founders across 37 countries — a 253 per cent increase since launch in 2020.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's digital lending sector has grown as many turn to digital loans amid job creation and income challenges, yet the loans have had little impact on key productive sectors of the economy.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has responded to Rwanda's temporary suspension of five Kenyan alcoholic beverages, stating the products have passed all required quality and safety tests and comply with Kenyan and East African standards.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has urged that manufacturing be placed at the centre of Kenya's proposed Vision 2060, with the private sector having a meaningful role in shaping the long-term development blueprint. KAM says industrialisation will be critical to job creation, government revenue and economic growth, and proposes raising manufacturing's contribution to GDP from about seven per cent to approximately 20 per cent, comparable to Singapore and Vietnam.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted a 28 per cent increase in net profit to Ksh.18 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up from Ksh.14.1 billion in the first half of 2025. The lender attributed the improved profitability to growth in core banking income, with net interest income rising 13 per cent to Ksh.33.2 billion.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African policymakers, investors, businesses and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, organized by Jacob's Ladder Africa and partners including the African Union Commission and Kenya's Ministry of Environment, to develop practical solutions for creating green jobs as the continent transitions to a low-carbon economy.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power has expressed concern that the growing share of wind and solar power supplied to the national grid is undermining electricity supply quality, as the intermittent nature of these sources requires more costly monitoring compared to baseload power sources.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Mining ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited due to unresolved compliance issues, cutting access to water, healthcare, education and livelihoods that the company had supplied to Magadi Ward for decades. Residents fear the disruption puts people and livestock at risk in an area with no reliable boreholes or rivers, and the company has signalled plans to cease services at Magadi Hospital, the only Level Four facility in the ward.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya could require about 1,000 megawatts of battery energy storage to manage rising electricity demand and accommodate more renewable energy, according to stakeholders at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026. Peak electricity demand has reached 2,549 MW and is expected to rise to between 2,600 and 2,650 MW by year-end.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has directed that a petition challenging the possible resumption of mining operations at Lake Magadi be served on respondents for directions on November 18, 2026. The petition, filed by Francis Awino in the public interest on behalf of residents and affected host communities in Magadi, Kajiado County, challenges any resumption of mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pending determination of questions over legality, transparency, and compliance.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mount Carmel Convent Farm expanded beyond passion fruit production on its 0.9-acre plot to establish a diversified model farm supplying food for the Sisters and surrounding community, with surplus sold in nearby markets to generate income for the convent.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declined to strike out a case by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango challenging the government's decision to allow duty-free rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi ruling that the case raises weighty questions about whether the policy balances food security interests against farmers' property rights and market profitability.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Forest Service is partnering with the Kenya Space Agency to use satellite technology and Earth observation data to strengthen forest monitoring and track tree-growing efforts. The collaboration aims to improve the National Forest Resources Assessment with more accurate information on forest cover, restoration activities, and conservation priorities.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Despite Kenya removing VAT on sanitary towels in 2004—a globally applauded first—hidden taxes continue to keep menstrual hygiene products unaffordable for many Kenyans. The article examines ongoing tax barriers that undermine the original reform's intent.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
About 2,400 school-aged children and adolescents in Kajiado County will receive hygiene kits and attend Water, Sanitation and Hygiene education sessions under a new initiative launched by FedEx and Feed the Children through the Clean Futures Alliance in Kenya.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Five suspects are now in custody following the August 8 shooting death of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama at his shop in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Two additional suspects surrendered on Wednesday as the DCI intensifies its investigation into the high-profile murder.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 32-year-old man was stabbed by his 23-year-old girlfriend during a disagreement at a house in Umoja III, Nairobi on Wednesday morning. Both were hospitalised; the man was treated for injuries to his neck, jaw and right shoulder, while the woman was treated for a cut on her finger after she allegedly also attempted to consume pesticide.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Thirteen students from Starehe Boys Centre are cycling 1,100 kilometres from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise Sh10 million for the school's education fund, helping provide opportunities for needy students. The Dr Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Charity Bikeathon is designed to teach riders character lessons including resilience, preparation, and discipline.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A multi-agency team led by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish eligibility for tax exemption certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority. The exercise, expected to continue for two weeks across 12 designated counties, aims to ensure eligible persons with disabilities benefit from tax relief in both formal and informal employment.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Equity Leaders Program, operating for nearly three decades, is built on the conviction that Africa's greatest resource is its people and that talent should not be limited by circumstance. The program has supported scholars like Grace Sang', who is set to join New York University Abu Dhabi to study Computer Science.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is working to preserve, document, and promote indigenous knowledge, seeking to bridge traditional wisdom with modern science, research, and innovation. The university's Vice-Chancellor noted that indigenous knowledge had been overlooked, particularly by younger generations, despite its continued importance to communities and the country.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Motorists and pedestrians using the Migori Main Bridge along the Kisii–Migori–Isebania highway have raised alarm over widening cracks and sagging sections, with a part of the road collapsing on Monday night. Residents who depend on the bridge say it is dangerous and are pleading with the government to fix it before lives are lost.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Pensioners who did not join the defined benefit scheme when offered cannot transition from the old civil service pension programme unless the law is amended. The government has warned that merging the old scheme with the newer contributory scheme could recreate financial pressures that prompted pension reforms.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Muslim community in Rachuonyo North Sub-county welcomed the creation of new administrative units led by Muslim officials, saying they previously faced difficulties accessing services like national identity card applications under non-Muslim administrators. The new Maguti Mjini Location, with its two sub-locations, is headed by Muslim chiefs and assistant chiefs.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Circumcisers from the Marakwet community have renounced the practice and pledged to fight Female Genital Mutilation and other harmful practices affecting girls, following trainings by the Brighter Society Initiative. Reformed circumcisers cite the devastating health effects of FGM and are calling on parents to prioritize girls' education.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man in Kasarani has been charged with defilement and, in the alternative, committing an indecent act with a four-year-old girl on July 25, 2026. The accused allegedly lured the child with sweets and money, took her to his shop, and committed the act while the child's mother was working nearby; he was released on a bond of Sh1 million and denies the charges.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, up from 66 per cent in April, following months of training, simulation exercises and surveillance upgrades, according to a health official. The country has focused special attention on 12 high-risk counties identified by factors including border proximity, population movement and location along major transport routes.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya County Government has convened a two-day multi-sectoral Ebola Preparedness and Response Stakeholders Meeting under the One Health approach to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and establish coordinated response measures, citing the county's proximity to countries affected by the disease and cross-border movement of people as reasons for heightened surveillance and early intervention.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road crashes killed 1.34 million people globally and injured 50.9 million in 2023, making road injuries a leading cause of death and disability, particularly among people aged 10–39, according to a study in The Lancet Public Health. Kenya has continued to record fatal crashes, with 21 deaths recorded in one weekend alone.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya (Gitonga Archives) for failing to appear at a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case. Kihanya is accused of demanding the money from a media service provider linked to Co-operative Bank while threatening to damage the bank's reputation on social media.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has revoked a ban imposed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church's Southern Kenya Lake Field on gospel artist Lorine Otieno, who sued arguing the ban violated her rights and constituted defamation.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Employment Authority has not clarified ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia while hundreds of families struggle with effects from past recruitments. The NEA delegation returned from Russia three months ago and met with officials at a Tatarstan Special Economic Zone, agreeing to "continued engagement" to explore job opportunities in hospitality, manufacturing, education, and vocational training, with the NEA promising full government vetting of any emerging opportunities.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi City County government has declined a petition to revoke the operating licence of Club 213 Lounge and Restaurant Limited in Lavington, citing that inspections by NEMA and county officers found the facility compliant with noise-control requirements.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family in Inoorero Village, Kamunyaka, Gatundu North Constituency discovered a decomposing female body in a well they had been using to draw water for domestic purposes. Police and county firefighters retrieved the body, but the woman's identity had not been established and the family could not explain how the body ended up in their water source.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The widely cited recommendation to walk 10,000 steps daily did not come from medical research but from a Japanese pedometer called the manpo-kei (10,000-step meter), introduced after the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a catchy marketing slogan rather than an evidence-based health guideline.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court has allowed police to detain five suspects, including a couple, for 14 days in connection with the murder of a hotel manager. The victim's body was found near Kipkorgot Centre on August 6, 2026.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has opened applications for the September 2026 intake at Ronald Ngala Utalii College, a new Kilifi-based campus offering 13 hospitality and tourism programmes. KUCCPS will establish an on-site support centre with staff and representatives from HELB and the Tourism Fund to assist prospective students with applications, career guidance, and financing information.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Grade 1 pupil, Jedida Mwende, disappeared in July 2026 and was later found murdered and burnt along Maasai Road in Embakasi. The mother alleges police negligence in response to the initial missing person report and faces a family dispute over DNA identification.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 36-year-old surgeon at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital has been detained for seven more days on suspicion of stabbing his 30-year-old wife to death with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute at their rented home in Kiambu, leaving their three-year-old son traumatised.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Judiciary reports that 10,894 people have been convicted of sexual offences, with defilement the most common conviction followed by rape, according to data from an automated register of convicted sexual offenders. Nairobi accounts for 17 per cent of recorded cases, followed by Kilifi at 14 per cent and Murang'a at 13 per cent, though officials note different findings in Western Kenya where Vihiga is said to be recording the highest number of sexual and gender-based violence cases.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
A warrant of arrest has been issued against TikToker Joseph Gitonga (Gitonga Archives) after he failed to appear in a Nairobi court for a hearing in which he is accused of demanding Ksh.500,000 from a media service provider. He faces a charge of demanding property with menaces and is expected to appear on October 1, 2026.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Riara Springs Girls' High School was named Best School Overall at the TeenEagle Global Finals 2026, with 29 students competing against 33 other countries and returning with 12 trophies and 57 medals across debating, writing, and creative performance disciplines.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FedEx and Feed the Children have launched the Clean Futures Alliance, a hygiene programme targeting 2,400 school-aged children and adolescents in Bisil, Kajiado County, providing personal hygiene kits and education on everyday hygiene practices to improve access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) support.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirteen Starehe Boys cyclists completed a 1,100-kilometre journey from Busia to Nairobi as part of a Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Charity Bikeathon to raise Ksh.10 million for school funding, and are now undertaking the final leg from Nairobi to Mombasa.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Nairobi rehabilitates the Dandora dumpsite — which receives an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 tonnes of waste daily — thousands of informal waste pickers who depend on the site for survival worry about losing their livelihoods. The city's waste-management overhaul presents a challenge: cleaning up the site without displacing the informal workers whose economy has grown around the waste stream.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
On International Youth Day 2026, young Kenyans confront unemployment, economic insecurity and political pressures despite aspirations for opportunity and dignity. A writer and economist cited a youth unemployment rate of 67.7 percent, warning that lack of economic opportunities can make young people susceptible to political mobilisation and recruitment into violence.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Elvis Opiyo, the prime suspect in a March 2026 acid attack on Mary Claire Ochieng, was found dead in his Umoja Two apartment. A post-mortem examination established he died from ingesting poison, classified by police as suspected suicide.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A seven-year-old Grade One pupil from Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Njenga estate disappeared on July 11 and was later found murdered and burnt beyond recognition along Maasai Road in Embakasi. Her mother alleges that Villa Police Station refused to provide an official report number when she initially reported the disappearance.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two additional suspects have surrendered to police in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County on August 8, bringing the total number of suspects apprehended to five. The DCI says all suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Martin Mugendi Gitonga appeared in Mombasa Law Courts and denied conspiracy to traffic narcotic drugs charges. Prosecutors allege he conspired to traffic 14,321 grams of methamphetamine valued at Ksh.114,568,000 between November 21-24, 2025, in a case linked to a larger drug haul involving six Iranians already before the courts.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Music Festival's Winners' Concert at Kibabii University in Bungoma brought together young musical and artistic talent in a celebration of faith, culture, education, unity and social responsibility, with performances carrying messages about values that hold communities together.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Learners performed gospel, sacred folk songs, and Taarab at a festival to confront moral decay, demonstrating that music can shape character and address social challenges like dishonesty, selfishness, and declining respect for others.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Museums of Kenya has closed the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Siaya County from July 20 to October 30, 2026, to allow renovation works and concurrent construction of a new mausoleum for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the same heritage site.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Elderly women in Elgeyo Marakwet County have formed football squads that play at the edge of Kaptagat Forest, combining their love of the sport with forest conservation efforts.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta University's Blak Blad RFC have secured a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance that will provide kits, training gear, medical equipment, and financial programs. The team aims to win the Kabeberi Sevens this weekend and the Kenya Cup in the coming season.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala will represent the country at this week's East Africa schools football championship in Tanzania, hoping to end Kenya's wait for the title since 2016—their second win in 22 editions of the FEASSA games.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan national champions Andersen Mixed and St Monica Bukokholo are preparing to compete in the East Africa netball championship, where Uganda has won all 22 titles and Kenya has never won since the inaugural 2002 contest. The two Kenyan teams hope to advance from group stages and break Uganda's long-standing dominance.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's boys handball representatives—Musingu Boys Senior School, St Joseph's Boys Senior School Kitale, and St Austin Matuu Day—aim to defend the East Africa school games title at the 2026 championships in Morogoro, following St Luke's Kimilili's victory last year in Kakamega.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, earning qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Stephen Yiembe will become the first Kenyan match official to participate in a UEFA competition when he serves as second assistant referee in the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, part of an all-East African officiating team led by Somalia's Omar Artan.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi, 39, said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" following the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi reflected on his father's absence from the 2026 World Cup final, which Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world, beat Algeria 3-1 in the WAFCON semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat to reach the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Tabitha Chawinga scored twice and sister Temwa once in the victory.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paul Pogba suffered a left thigh injury on Tuesday during Monaco's first training-camp day in England, raising doubts about his future at the club. The 33-year-old midfielder was only recently returning to group training after right-knee problems and has played just one half of football in pre-season.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexis Sanchez, a 37-year-old former Barcelona and Arsenal star and two-time Copa America champion, has signed with CF Montreal through at least the 2027 season.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the Champions League winners "want to win everything" this season, starting with Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match against Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg. Enrique noted that while it is difficult to win consistently, PSG aims to demonstrate their level on the pitch.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez married on August 11, 2026, in a private ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, capping a decade-long relationship. Their five children attended the wedding.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have guided Malawi's Scorchers to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and secured the team's qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, achieving an unprecedented achievement for the debutant nation.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has defended Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba following Kenya's early exit from the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, framing the team's return to the continental tournament after a 10-year absence as part of a rebuilding process rather than a failure.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Volleyball Federation Deputy President Paul Bitok has called on President William Ruto to attend the African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship as guest of honor and encourage Kenyans to attend, saying their support will be vital as Malkia Strikers seek to defend their African title and target qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwamba RFC enters this weekend's George Kabeberi Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds with renewed confidence after the women's team won the opening two legs and the men's team improved from eleventh place at Prinsloo to third at Dala in the National Sevens Circuit.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the WTA Toronto Masters quarter-finals and will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in the semi-final. Gauff advanced via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's women's football team plays Algeria in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco. The match represents Malawi's chance to reach a historic World Cup tournament, with the other semi-final pitting hosts Morocco against Cameroon.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi, 39, whose contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season, made the statement on social media following his father's death last week.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brianna-Simone Ngecu of Muthaiga Golf Club has become the only girl to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club, defeating Jemile Gacheru 6&4 in the opening round.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alshifaa FC and Green Eagles reached the final of the second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Cup following semi-final victories. The final will be held this Friday at Mombasa Sports Club, with Ksh.1 million at stake.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at $12.5 billion, marking a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise, according to ESPN.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Romelu Lukaku, a 33-year-old former Manchester United striker, has joined Fenerbahce, a Turkish Super Lig club announced on Wednesday. Fenerbahce did not specify the contract length or transfer fee.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's beach handball girls' team has earned a spot at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the country. The Beach Handball Commission chair calls for greater national investment in youth athletics, highlighting the discipline, confidence, and resilience the sport builds in young players.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Blak Blad RFC have secured a Ksh1 million partnership with Madison Life Assurance ahead of the 37th Kabeberi Sevens tournament, the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they aim to improve on sixth-place and ninth-place finishes at earlier events.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled a rebuilding plan for the national men's rugby team blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent from the Kenya Under-20 squad, Chipu, who won the 2026 Barthés Trophy.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lake Baringo and other Kenyan Rift Valley lakes have risen to levels unseen in at least half a century, attributable to extreme rainfall linked to climate change, displacing tens of thousands of people and increasing crocodile and hippo attacks as wildlife moves closer to remaining homesteads.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A rare total solar eclipse crossed Russia's Arctic north on Wednesday and is heading toward mainland Europe, with Spain experiencing the phenomenon for the first time in over a century and mainland Europe in 20 years.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership challenge brought by Defence Minister Chris Penk, whom Luxon fired, just months before a general election. Luxon said he had secured the "full support" of his National Party caucus after the vote, marking the second leadership challenge he has faced this year.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Meta will defend itself in federal court this week against allegations from four states—California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey—that it deliberately designed addictive features in Facebook and Instagram for children. Experts describe the case as social media's "tobacco moment," comparing it to tobacco lawsuits from the 1990s.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A navy vessel and other ships rescued over 100 passengers from a burning ferry sailing from Bali to Lombok on Wednesday, with no immediate reports of casualties. The incident was the second such ferry fire in days off the Indonesian tourist islands.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A ferry transporting 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday after hitting strong waves, according to Zimbabwe Republic Police. The death toll from the incident has been updated to 44, with rescue efforts hampered by bad weather.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drone strikes on the capital Khartoum and army-controlled cities including El-Obeid, Atbara, and El-Damer on Wednesday, in what appeared to be their largest coordinated attack in months since the war began in April 2023.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU said Meta and TikTok agreed to boost fact-checking of disinformation linked to a recent Ceuta migrant rush, where experts say social media false claims about an open border helped drive 72,000 migrants from Morocco into Spain's territory. The European Commission set up a coordination mechanism with the platforms and fact-checkers, though it did not rule out compelling the tech giants to do more.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest ever single day rescue operation after their village was attacked by suspected jihadists. Among them were 163 kidnapping victims from Woro, rescued in the Kainji Lake National Park forest, who were malnourished and bore scars from captivity and are now receiving treatment at a hospital in Ilorin.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eleven French nationals have been detained in Thailand since the start of the summer after being arrested with several kilogrammes of cannabis in their luggage. According to accounts from relatives, they may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free vacations.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Uganda People's Defence Force has given Turkana pastoralists 14 days to recover and return 12 cattle allegedly stolen from Dodoth communities in Uganda, warning that failure to comply could trigger unspecified measures against the herders within Ugandan territory.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ebola has killed more than 2,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest outbreak, which is the country's 17th surge of the disease and is already considered the largest in the country's history. According to Congolese health authorities, 2,011 people have died out of 4,381 confirmed cases, putting it close behind the DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak in 2018 to 2020.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from North Korea.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Displaced civilians in Darfur face severe water shortages and contamination amid ongoing conflict in Sudan. The International Organization for Migration reported that more than 5,000 people were displaced from 10 villages in West Darfur in recent days due to escalating security tensions and clashes.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for potential negligence that may have contributed to Diego Maradona's 2020 death. A witness testified that Maradona showed warning signs during home hospitalization that went unheeded; he died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after undergoing surgery.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A ferry carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday after hitting strong waves. Multiple people were feared dead, with rescue efforts involving helicopters, boats, and divers from local and military sources.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Afghan fathers interviewed by AFP expressed despair over Taliban authorities' ban on girls' education beyond primary school, with even devout and Taliban-supporting fathers questioning the ruling and describing emotional turmoil and loss of sleep over how to help their frustrated daughters.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and India are exploring expanded military-to-military cooperation, with counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, emerging technologies and maritime security as key focus areas. The talks, held between Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces and India's High Commissioner, aimed to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance the operational capacity of the Kenyan military through joint training and information sharing.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna has unexpectedly become one of Kenya's most talked-about political figures, shifting the country's political landscape and catching many off guard.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's 2022 elections were initially seen as a triumph of issue-driven politics over ethnic loyalty, resurgent ethnic nationalism now threatens the country's democratic gains.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna has unexpectedly become one of the country's most talked-about and closely watched political figures, causing a shift in Kenya's political space that has caught observers off guard.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Counties need effective management of health products through good inventory management, resilient supply chain systems, rational use, harmonised regulations, and sound policies to ensure optimal healthcare system functioning and support Kenya's Universal Health Coverage.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's digital economy transacted $1.4 trillion through mobile money in 2025, but the continent lacks not just talent but a coordinated policy approach: digital skills, trade, and payments are typically managed separately by different ministries when they function as one interlocking system across fifty-four markets.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence has become integral to industries from banking to agriculture, and that Kenya's regulatory framework needs to catch up with the rapid pace of AI innovation and adoption.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece profiles Yi He, co-CEO of Binance, who oversees HR, marketing, communications and customer support for more than 2,000 people—a third of Binance's workforce—and has been integral to the exchange's growth from launch to global blockchain business.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →