The National Assembly has passed the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025), which establishes a framework for the conduct of public participation and mandates various public entities to implement it, reducing the need for over-legislation.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has passed the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025), which establishes a framework for the conduct of public participation and mandates various public entities to implement it, reducing the need for over-legislation.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 10-member joint committee formed at the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat, consisting of five members each from UDA and ODM, has been tasked to develop a common manifesto for 2027. The article reports that Deputy President Kindiki and Prime Minister Mudavadi have been sidelined from this committee.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is entering fresh International Monetary Fund discussions after President William Ruto's government abandoned a $3.6 billion IMF programme in March last year due to missed performance targets, losing roughly Sh110 billion in expected funding and plunging the country into a budget crisis.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre despite the government spending Sh1.9 billion on its renovation.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Constitutional experts and political analysts have questioned President William Ruto's plan to anchor his Beyond Vision 2030 development blueprint in law and the constitution, characterising it as a plot to introduce a referendum to advance his political goals. Ruto argues the move is necessary to ensure future governments remain committed to Kenya's post-2030 long-term development agenda and to operationalise the constitution's development provisions.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The political class is engaged in self-preservation as the General Election approaches in a year, with leaders making difficult choices amid shifting political currents.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 10-member joint committee formed from the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat—comprising five members each from UDA and ODM—has been tasked with developing a common manifesto for 2027 elections, though Deputy President Kindiki and Prime Minister Mudavadi appear to have been sidelined from the process.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until the General Election, Kenya's political class is navigating difficult choices as they face a "reckoning" amid shifting political dynamics.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of weakening the Orange Democratic Movement, claiming the party is unlikely to field a presidential candidate in 2027, a first for ODM. Orengo said Ruto took advantage of his political arrangement with former PM Raila Odinga to undermine the party.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers on duty when a suspect dies in custody, specifically the officer recording the Occurrence Book, the cell sentry, and the duty officer at the station.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Nairobi County has endorsed President William Ruto's 2027 presidential candidacy as part of the broad-based government arrangement, while working to strengthen its position and win more elective seats in the capital. County Chairman George Aladwa said the party's commitment to the coalition was guided by national interest, political stability, and addressing Kenyans' challenges.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have accused the government of focusing too much on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's person rather than addressing the substantive questions he raised in his recent attack on President William Ruto's administration.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, accused of posting inciting remarks on TikTok, was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or alternative bond of Sh500,000 by a Nairobi court. The Wiper-linked politician is barred from contacting or interfering with prosecution witnesses in the cyber harassment case against Kibwezi MP Mutuse.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed President William Ruto's declaration that his UDA-ODM coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking, citing the opposition's recent landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua made the remarks during a Nakuru County tour, hours after DCP claimed his convoy came under attack in Kaptembwa.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya's next General Election approaches in August 2027, politicians across the country are campaigning with messaging centered on term limits—ranging from two terms to one term or none at all. The article notes that beneath the high-intensity political activity and campaigning across villages and towns, there is something "deeply troubling" about the substance of political discourse.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his political woes, saying the challenges facing his administration are of his own making. Gachagua vowed to remove Ruto from office in next year's General Election.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to require dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised transport users on designated roads. The Bill responds to safety concerns over pedestrians and cyclists sharing busy roads with motor vehicles, particularly in urban areas.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Liberal Party says it will negotiate with opposition or government for the 2027 General Election but will not compromise the interests of Ukambani region. NLP leader Dr Augustus Muli stated the party is prepared to enter alliances, go alone, or bargain with political formations while retaining its identity.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Allies of President William Ruto from Ukambani are urging the opposition to focus on Kenya's long-term development beyond the next General Election, with UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya arguing that development should transcend five-year electoral cycles and presidential term limits.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to distinguish between popular leaders and those who rely on populism, cautioning voters against electing politicians who are bitter, vengeful, and vindictive. Mudavadi told more than 6,000 youths at a church conference in Vihiga County that some politicians appeal to crowds by telling them what they want to hear rather than addressing issues honestly.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama for a stoning attack on his convoy during a Nakuru rally on Friday, claiming Arama is affiliated with the Jubilee regime and working with President Ruto's administration to undermine the United Opposition.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West on Friday, with several vehicles damaged. Affiliated politicians, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the incident and questioned government disruption of Opposition rallies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga have organized goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi coalition rally scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, without providing evidence for the claims.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i was forced to cut short his address in Bomet Town after a crowd supporting President William Ruto turned hostile during his campaign tour of the South Rift, chanting slogans and disrupting the campaign team's engagement.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has intensified criticism of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, labelling him a "sponsor" of the United Opposition and a "failure" whom he helped become president but who failed to deliver key projects. Speaking in Bungoma County, Ruto vowed to defeat the opposition in next year's General Election.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissed allegations from DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua that she and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo are mobilising goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi rally, instead accusing Gachagua of transporting youths from Githurai and Nyeri to Homa Bay to disrupt the event himself.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa be appointed as the party's Deputy Party Leader, with formal announcement expected after party leadership deliberations.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, intensified campaigns for Ruto's second term during a women empowerment programme in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County on Friday. The leaders attacked former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of financing the opposition, and argued that the opposition lacked a clear agenda.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims armed attackers targeted his convoy at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency using axes, rocks and crude weapons while police watched, and says the assailants were organised and funded by government-allied political figures. Gachagua's claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Communication officials from justice and security institutions and journalists participated in a two-day capacity-building programme organised by International Justice Mission Kenya to strengthen election-period communication, crisis management, and professional wellbeing. The programme focused on how justice-sector institutions and media can maintain accurate, timely and responsible communication during the electioneering period to counter misinformation and disinformation.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Liberal Party declared it is willing to work with either the Opposition or Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will only join a political formation that respects Ukambani interests and is prepared to contest independently if necessary. Party leader Augustus Muli said NLP would emerge as an independent bargaining force and confirmed he will seek the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027 on the NLP ticket.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
The US Senate has approved a two-year, four-month extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act, allowing duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports through December 31, 2028. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry said the extension provides predictability for manufacturers and protects the apparel sector, which represents 70 per cent of Kenya's total exports to the United States.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Businesswoman Mary Wambui has lost her grip on Glee Hotel in an Sh8.9 billion loan row with Equity Bank after a High Court judge ruled the bank had the right to appoint an administrator.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced a Sh5 reduction in diesel prices while keeping super petrol and kerosene prices unchanged, supported by Sh938 million in government stabilisation measures. The move aims to ease inflation, which stood at 6.5 per cent in July.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Britam Asset Managers has launched KidNest, a professionally managed investment account that allows parents and guardians to invest in a child's name with minimum contributions starting at Sh1,000, designed to build long-term wealth and introduce financial concepts early.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Listed financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) quadrupled its net profit to Sh124.6 million in the half-year period ended June 2026, with insurance revenue increasing to Sh2.2 billion and Gross Written Premiums rising 32 per cent year-on-year.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration flagged more than 40 countries, including the European Union, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, as potential risks for aiding Chinese tariff evasion through illegal transshipment, and said it would use artificial intelligence to detect such practices.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global technology company Anker Innovations has officially expanded into Kenya, unveiling its portfolio of charging, power and audio products at a Nairobi summit. The expansion targets Kenya's growing market for these accessories as more Kenyans adopt smartphones and connected devices.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's health insurance sector grew 22.4% in 2025 and became the largest class in general insurance at 41.1% of the segment, yet insurers faced a combined ratio of 108.3%, meaning they paid out more in claims than they collected in premiums, indicating a structural profitability problem alongside growth.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
itel has launched the POWER 80, a 4G smartphone in Kenya priced at Ksh 19,499, engineered for durability without protective cases and verified against international standards including SGS 5-Star Gold Drop-Proof certification and MIL-STD-810 military-grade standards.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. Truphena Choti's AfriThrive Inc., which grows traditional African vegetables in the United States, has secured US$800,000 in federal funding to expand its food distribution centre in Maryland, with support for improved refrigeration, food handling systems, and nutrition education.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's fashion industry is pursuing partnerships with China's manufacturing and technology sector to boost local production and competitiveness. The third East Africa Fashion Life Show, held in Nairobi from August 13–15, brought together nearly 120 companies, including about 100 Chinese exhibitors and 20 Kenyan businesses.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 will be held in Nairobi from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together thousands of technology leaders, investors and policymakers from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America to discuss blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital economy opportunities.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced diesel prices by Ksh.5 per litre to Ksh.217.86 in its latest monthly review, while Super Petrol and Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh.214.03 and Ksh.191.38 per litre respectively. The new prices took effect from midnight, with EPRA citing additional government fuel stabilization support of Ksh.938 million for maintaining petrol and kerosene prices.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Han Ke, a former founding director of Chuanshan International Mining Company, is demanding Ksh.110 million in damages from the firm, alleging that records were falsely used to declare him dead while alive in order to interfere with his ownership and business interests. He claims individuals linked to the company colluded with corrupt immigration officials to facilitate the alleged death declaration, which was then used to alter the company's ownership and directorship.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company will hold its fifth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference on August 20–21 at Lake Naivasha Resort, bringing together government officials, lenders, developers, investors, and international experts to examine financing models that expand homeownership access and address both the shortage of affordable units and barriers preventing Kenyans with informal incomes from accessing housing finance.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid, with the State Department for Energy and Huawei Kenya convening the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 to discuss the country's energy sector future. Smart grids, advanced grid management systems, improved forecasting, digitalisation, demand-side flexibility, power electronics and energy storage were identified as key technologies to strengthen grid stability and integrate more renewable energy.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union imposed a ban in May on public funding for utility-scale solar inverters from "high-risk" countries, mainly China, citing concerns that internet-connected inverters could disrupt Europe's power grid. The restriction is expected to shift market share towards European suppliers like SMA Solar.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Meteorological Department says eight counties—Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua and Nyeri—are expected to receive rainfall in the coming week, while most of the country remains generally dry. The department also warns of intermittent cool and cloudy conditions in 16 counties and high daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C in several regions.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the government is investing in upgrading tea factories and marketing local tea to expand into new international markets, particularly in Europe. The government is injecting 7.1 billion shillings to modernize factories across the country to improve efficiency and reduce power costs.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Over 400 residents of Kulesa village in Adu Ward, Magarini sub-county, Kilifi, face eviction threats stemming from a dispute over a 20,000-acre tract of land.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Nyayo Estate in Embakasi have protested the alleged grabbing of public land set aside for social amenities, accusing National Social Security Fund officials of collusion. They say Plot 817, a six-acre parcel designated for a public primary school, has been subdivided for residential and commercial construction, and are calling on Nairobi County Government and the governor to intervene and reclaim the land.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has directed tea factories to reject poor-quality green leaf from farmers who fail to meet recommended standards, saying Kenya must match factory modernisation with improved tea quality to attract higher international prices and increase profits.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Ngomeni area in Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, are alarmed by an influx of camel herders and warn that the situation could trigger fresh clashes between herders and the local community, similar to previous clashes that claimed eight lives. They are calling for urgent government intervention.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's administration faces challenges with university funding, as the current system has left institutions deep in debt and caused mass dropouts in universities and colleges, with plans to launch another financing model in September.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Water and sanitation providers have asked President Ruto to allocate Sh3 trillion to the water sector under Vision 2060, citing the need to expand water supply systems, improve sanitation infrastructure, and extend services to underserved areas. The sector leader also called for water and sanitation infrastructure to be integrated into major road construction projects to reduce costs.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment Court received a dispute between neighbors sparked by dogs barking last year and has dismissed the case.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paul Ereng, Kenya's 1988 Olympic gold medalist, lost Sh35 million in land value after the High Court ruled in 2019 that title documents he received in 1996 from Col. Gabriel Atambo were fraudulent—belonging instead to property in Kijabe, Nyandarua County—and that the land had been lawfully granted to Swisscom Logistics Limited.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya lacks sufficient health workers to meet patient demand in public and private facilities, according to stakeholders. The shortage has led to long queues, burnout among nurses, and reduced individual patient attention, with only three nurses available per 10,000 people against a recommended minimum of 25.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has alerted the public to a fake batch of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), batch number T34197R, falsely claiming manufacture by Gedeon Richter Plc. The counterfeit product differs from genuine stock in packaging, sealing, and printing methods, and may contain incorrect or no active ingredient, harmful contaminants, or undeclared substances.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police are investigating the death by suicide of a 71-year-old Rwandan Catholic priest, Father Alex Kalemba Mutahingwa, who taught at the Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary in Lang'ata, Nairobi. He was found dead in his locked room after failing to attend meals, with no visible physical injuries on the body.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A family in Mukuru Kwa Njenga is calling for justice for their six-year-old daughter Jedidah Mwende, who went missing on 11 July and was later found dead with a burnt body near railways GM on Masai road. The family is facing delays in DNA testing and postmortem procedures.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Isiolo arrested a suspected robber identified as Aloice Lochuchu and recovered an M16 rifle, ammunition, illicit drugs, and more than 1,000 litres of illicit brew during a multi-agency operation. The suspect is being investigated over a series of murders allegedly committed in the county, and the firearm is believed linked to the killing of four people including businesswoman Angelina Kanani Lichira.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) has warned that interdicting officers when a suspect dies in police custody is insufficient, and that the measure must be accompanied by proper investigations and criminal prosecutions to hold those responsible to account. The warning follows a directive by Inspector General Douglas Kanja ordering the immediate interdiction of officers on duty whenever a person dies in police custody.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A proposed law would give schools formal authority to recommend additional charges, potentially legalizing levies that schools have imposed informally for years.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 43-year-old primary school teacher in Kilifi County was sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing his position of authority to engage in a sexual relationship with a minor student. He was acquitted of the more serious charge of defilement but convicted after the minor testified that the teacher took her to a bush and attempted sexual intercourse, having previously written her a love letter.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan organisations are targeted mostly through old, avoidable security weaknesses rather than new techniques, according to cybersecurity firm ESET. Attacks exploiting a nine-year-old Microsoft Office vulnerability more than doubled, and QR code phishing jumped 145 per cent in Kenya between the second half of 2025 and first half of 2026.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A columnist observed police officers at a roadblock wearing severely faded and deteriorated uniforms in shades of blue, brown, and black, contrasting sharply with their well-maintained firearms, and reflected on the difficult working conditions officers endure.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 57 illegal betting machines confiscated from Embu East Sub-County were destroyed at Runyenjes Deputy County Commissioner's grounds following an operation by the Embu East Security Committee. County Commissioner Maurice Wanyonyi said the exercise aimed to enforce betting regulations, curb petty crime, and address underage children's involvement in gambling.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Indian nationals who were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 10 have been rescued in Kajiado by detectives, who arrested three Pakistani nationals. The suspects allegedly contacted the victims' relatives in India demanding a $32,000 ransom.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned of a falsified batch of Postinor-2 (emergency contraceptive) pills circulating in Kenya, identified as Batch Number T34197R. The counterfeit product differs from genuine pills in batch printing method, carton sealing, and patient information leaflet quality.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed by Eindhoven University of Technology students in collaboration with Amref Health Africa, has begun operations in Kenya to deliver off-grid medical aid to remote areas. The vehicle can travel up to 715 kilometres on a sunny day and relies on independent charging infrastructure.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents and leaders in Karaini village have raised alarm over a man accused of sexually harassing women and traders, issuing death threats, and other offences over four months. Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari has publicly called on security agencies to take action against the accused man.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kabare Gichugu in Kirinyaga County staged a protest carrying a casket along Kiringa-Karia Road to draw attention to frequent road crashes that have caused deaths and property loss. They called on the government and road safety authorities to improve safety measures, enforce traffic regulations, and address dangerous road sections.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Land Court has directed a sound assessment of 213 Lounge and Restaurant Limited in Lavington, to be conducted jointly by Nairobi County and NEMA, to determine the effectiveness of the club's soundproofing measures. An August 7 order stopping the club from playing music remains in force, though the club may play controlled music during the assessment period.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 10 were rescued in Kajiado County, with three Pakistani nationals arrested on suspicion of holding them for ransom. The suspects allegedly demanded $32,000 through WhatsApp messages to the victims' relatives in India.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
As 64 per cent of workers across five African countries, including Kenya, now use artificial intelligence in their jobs, Kenyan universities and TVET institutions face pressure to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy and position Kenya as a regional technology hub developing rather than just consuming AI solutions.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Kabare in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, staged a protest on Friday morning over frequent road accidents along the Kiringa-Karia Road, carrying a casket to highlight the loss of lives and calling on authorities to improve road safety measures and enforce traffic regulations.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Nyayo Estate in Embakasi protested on Friday what they claim is the grabbing and subdivision of public utility land reserved for schools, playgrounds and community facilities. The residents allege several parcels designated for public use have been illegally taken over for private development and commercial construction.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights groups IMLU and VOCAL Africa documented 20 deaths in police custody from January to August 2026, with victims aged 25 to 64. Post-mortem examinations show 8 were hanged, 5 were beaten to death with fatal head injuries, and 5 died from untreated medical conditions.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has unanimously adopted a new constitution designed to strengthen governance, enhance accountability, and safeguard member interests, replacing the 2014 version that the association deemed outdated.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Equity Group Foundation Education and Leadership Congress at Alliance Girls High School, Citizen TV's Yvonne Okwara told Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars to take ownership of their identities, embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, and use education to become responsible leaders in their communities.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A primary school teacher in Kilifi County has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of abusing his position of authority to pursue a sexual relationship with a pupil. The offence occurred on October 21, 2021, in Ganze Sub-County, where the teacher allegedly took advantage of his position of trust.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has declared creative arts as a national priority.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is set to attend the Kenya Music Festivals 2026 State Concert at State Lodge, Bungoma, on Friday, August 14, where performers will showcase the country's diverse musical and cultural talent.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to provide Ksh.5 million to each of the close to 30 institutions that participated in the 98th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at State Lodge, Bungoma, with the total allocation expected to exceed Ksh.150 million for infrastructure improvement and creative talent development.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby aim to bounce back at this weekend's Kabeberi Sevens, chasing a record sixth consecutive title despite finishing second in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings with 35 points. They face Kaberas Sugar, who lead the circuit with 41 points, in Pool D.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kabras Sugar, leaders of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points, have recalled Kenya Sevens players Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their squad for the 2026 Kabeberi Sevens starting Saturday at RFUEA Grounds.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has urged the club to make additional signings to compete with Premier League title rivals, noting that United have spent around £85 million so far compared to larger outlays by Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, became the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup, officiating PSG's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Salzburg's Red Bull Arena. After the match, Artan wrote "This was my World Cup..." on the official match ball, a reference to his missed World Cup opportunity after being denied entry to the US by Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
St Joseph's Kitale, defending champions, defeated Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School 4-0 in their opening Group A match at the FEASSA hockey championship in Morogoro, Tanzania, with Salome Ayoo scoring twice. Ng'iya Girls also won their opening match 1-0 against Uganda's St Mary's College Namagunga.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
National volleyball champions Kesogon Mixed Senior School and Chesamisi Boys won their opening matches on day one of the 2026 East Africa games at Morogoro Teachers Training College. Kesogon defeated Lumala Secondary School 25-3, 25-7, 25-12, while Chesamisi progressed in the boys' tournament.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
At the 2026 East Africa rugby 15s in Morogoro, Tanzania, champions Kisii School defeated Uganda's Namilyango College 47-3, while national champions Upper Hill beat St Mary's College Kisubi 25-12 in their opening matches.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died Friday in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour of Portugal after a head-on collision with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction and not connected to the event.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Celta Vigo's season-opening LaLiga match against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungal outbreak damaged the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos, with adverse weather undermining recovery efforts. The match, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been rescheduled for August 27.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has urged the club to spend more in the transfer market to compete with rival title contenders Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. United have spent around £85 million on recent signings but Carrick believes more quality and depth are needed to challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leicester City's Thai owners have commissioned a US investment bank to find a buyer for the club. The former Premier League champions have suffered successive relegations and will play in English football's third tier this season.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, was denied entry to the United States to officiate the World Cup despite being selected by FIFA, but later took charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, describing the match as his "World Cup."
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Simbas back-rower Bethwell Anami says increased sponsorship will enable the national rugby team to begin preparations earlier and avoid setbacks from late starts in previous seasons, allowing more time to build cohesion, fitness, and match readiness.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya presented its formal bid for Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships before World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and the World Athletics Council, with President William Ruto offering a personal guarantee and the bid committee emphasizing that hosting would mark the first time the championships are held on the African continent.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic, 38, is using the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as his final tune-up before the August 30 US Open, having not played since his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner. Djokovic has won the Cincinnati title three times (2018, 2020, and 2023) and carries positive memories into the tournament.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says prize money is critical for athletics, following his decision to award $50,000 to track and field gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics—the first such award by an international sports federation. The move sparked backlash from the International Olympic Committee and other federations who said it broke with Olympic tradition, though athletes widely welcomed it.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young volleyball players at Trailblazers Elite Foundation underwent a technology-based assessment in Nairobi using VALD's SmartSpeed timing-gate system to measure speed and agility through a Y-drill, giving coaches objective performance data to inform training decisions.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has called on sports journalists to play a central role in the growth of Kenyan sport, describing the media as a critical partner in the sports ecosystem. The appeal was made during the Sports Journalists' Association of Kenya annual general meeting in Nairobi.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Al Shifaa FC defeated Green Eagles 2–1 in the final of the second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Cup at Mombasa Sports Club on Friday, with Lawrence Dady and Mohammed Juma scoring for the champions, who took home KSh1 million in prize money.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's tourism revenue climbed to Sh564 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh224 billion four years earlier, driven by international arrivals more than doubling to 2.76 million and domestic activity growth, the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife reports.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A still-unknown disease has killed at least 19 elephants, mostly females or young males, since June in Kenya's Amboseli region, with all animals showing identical symptoms including partial paralysis. Vets have only offered glucose injections, with the cause remaining unidentified.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a sixth province, Bas-Uele, after a fatal case was reported in a motorcycle-taxi driver who traveled from Haut-Uele to Buta. The case has heightened concerns about cross-border movement to South Sudan, as DRC figures show 4,449 confirmed cases including 2,061 deaths, with a 46.3 percent fatality rate.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia's electoral commission suspended nationwide vote counting on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, including attacks on poll staff and theft of marked ballot papers. The election, held Thursday, saw incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema face challenger Brian Mundubile among 14 contenders in a vote focused on economic hardship.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Singapore has enacted legislation effective Monday that criminalises the creation of AI-generated explicit images without consent and strengthens prosecution of online sexual abuse and grooming of minors. Offenders face up to two years' imprisonment and fines; creating such material depicting minors under 14 carries mandatory imprisonment and possible caning, while those convicted of grooming minors overseas face up to seven years' jail if the victim is under 14.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
United Nations operations in Somalia have started winding down following the withdrawal of United States financial support effective December 31, 2026, with the UN Support Office in Somalia seeking licensed auctioneers to sell equipment and vehicles including generators, computers, vehicles, and construction machinery.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The UN rights chief condemned changes to Turkey's Child Protection Law that allow juvenile offenders to receive lengthy prison terms in closed institutions instead of education-based ones, raising human rights concerns.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reclaimed his parliamentary seat in a Clacton by-election with 63 percent of the ballot, after having triggered the vote by resigning over an investigation into his finances. Rival candidate Count Binface exceeded expectations, earning 27 percent of the vote.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes region has called on the DRC to swiftly implement a disarmament protocol after an FDLR faction formally accepted and signed it on July 28. The ICG, chaired by France and including the US, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, urged Kinshasa to develop an operational plan and realistic timeline for the effective neutralisation of the FDLR.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least four people died in eastern Japan after unprecedented heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and disrupted roads and rail services. The torrential downpours triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with forecasters issuing the highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace, the country's military said Friday. The interception occurred amid heightened European concern over unauthorised drone activity as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa is requesting reimbursement from Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nigeria for nearly $18 million spent deporting and repatriating over 80,000 foreign nationals since June, with expenses covering buses, temporary centres, and staff overtime.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 56-year-old Kenyan man named Michael Njuka was arrested in Zambia during an intelligence-led operation by defence and security agencies. He is alleged to have been contracted to engage in cyber activities targeting critical State systems ahead of Zambia's General Election on August 13, 2026.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alabama executed a 41-year-old man by lethal injection on August 13, 2026, for the December 2021 kidnapping, defilement, and murder of a five-year-old girl. The victim's mother was jailed after trafficking her daughter to the man in exchange for approximately Ksh. 300,000.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard draws a parallel between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's current influence and Raila Odinga's self-proclaimed "people's president" position during the 2018 political crisis, suggesting Gachagua has assumed a quasi-presidential role alongside President William Ruto.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
A columnist reflects on rumours that President Ruto excluded Kilgoris neighbours from his daughter Charlene's wedding at Intona Ranch, using a fence to separate locals from the private airstrip event, as a parable of inequality between rich and poor.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's housing finance systems are outdated, designed around formal employment and monthly salaries, and fail to serve the millions of Kenyans earning income through entrepreneurship, agriculture, self-employment, and other diverse income streams.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's creative economy is becoming a core engine of economic growth, with the arts sector strengthened by global shifts toward valuing human creativity and digital skills in the AI age. The author cites the 98th National Kenya Music Festival and notes that Kenya is demonstrating educational synergy between arts and technology, while developed nations still adjust their policies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →