Former President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected President William Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan, which has emerged as the trigger for Ruto's outburst against him, according to multiple sources.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected President William Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan, which has emerged as the trigger for Ruto's outburst against him, according to multiple sources.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Goons attacked a convoy led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County, damaging six vehicles. Gachagua used the incident to criticize President Ruto while defending former President Uhuru.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leaders allied to Oburu Oginga have spent two weeks attempting to derail planned Linda Mwananchi rallies scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, with party chairperson Gladys Wanga urging residents to avoid the event.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Attorney General has rejected the need for a new Supreme Court advisory opinion regarding whether Gachagua and Mwangaza are eligible to compete in next year's elections.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched Vision 2060, a 34-year development roadmap to succeed Vision 2030, but the government has not clearly established the institution or secretariat that will coordinate and drive the national conversation across the country.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders but not providing them enough money, challenging Uhuru to fund them properly instead of having them raise money from ordinary Kenyans. Ruto claimed the opposition leaders lacked a clear political agenda and relied on anti-government rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former councillors are calling on the government to issue an executive order providing them with a retirement package to help ease their economic difficulties.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered multiple corruption cases, including a Sh1.57 billion Treasury fraud, a judge's alleged Sh530,000 "token," and MCAs who pocketed millions for a trip they did not take.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed the 98th Kenya Music Festival in Bungoma, calling for Kenyans to support the 2060 vision plan as a development game-changer and emphasizing the importance of involving young people in conversations about Kenya's future beyond Vision 2030.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has joined the Wiper Patriotic Movement and will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027 after quitting the ruling UDA party. She cited humiliation and frustration over her gubernatorial bid, and announced a campaign to deregister UDA members in Kilifi and recruit them to Wiper.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his supporters will protect themselves if police fail to do so, after goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru and disrupted a DCP rally. Gachagua accused President Ruto of orchestrating the chaos through a Nakuru MP who he claimed paid the goons.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza and ODM leaders accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of hiding behind Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to campaign against President William Ruto. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's claim of commanding seven million Mount Kenya votes, stating the region has only 3.8 million votes total.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Health CS Aden Duale described former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as "the biggest comedian" whose criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration amounts to political entertainment, saying he has no intention of engaging with him in what he called unproductive political exchange.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has trained officers in intelligence profiling and analytics to detect emerging threats and support enforcement operations. The National Criminal Investigations Academy's course equipped KRA staff with skills to identify patterns in data and strengthen the agency's ability to assess risks and improve compliance.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Elders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kirinyaga and Isiolo have endorsed Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, also signalling support for his future presidential ambitions.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua held a political rally in Elburgon, Nakuru County.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto and Deputy Prof. Kithure Kindiki of attempting to divide the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing efforts to split the Kikuyu, Embu and Meru communities. Speaking at a rally in Nakuru on Saturday, Gachagua maintained that the wider Mt. Kenya region has no political and social boundaries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto of using goons to suppress opposition and settle political scores, urging him to leave office if he has lost Kenyan support. Karua claimed the Kenya Kwanza administration sponsors attacks on opposition rallies and deploys goons alongside police to disrupt protests and assault demonstrators.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that his office is not vacant and he is fully focused on discharging his duties, dismissing those eyeing the position and affirming his commitment to serving Kenyans and supporting President Ruto's government.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby has pardoned his main rival and opposition leader Succes Masra, a former prime minister who was sentenced to 20 years and fined 1 billion CFA francs for inciting violence and complicity to murder. Masra will be released in the coming days along with eight other political figures.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has assured citizens that next elections will be peaceful and free, while warning political leaders against using ethnicity, religion and regional identity to divide voters. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged politicians to conduct campaigns responsibly and called on Kenyans to embrace national identity over ethnic politics.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has attacked his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of disrespect and arrogance, and warning that he will confront him politically in 2027 elections. Kindiki said his continued reference to Gachagua as his "brother" reflects the longstanding unity among the Agikuyu, Embu, Meru and Mbeere communities, not affection or fear.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mt Kenya East elders have endorsed President William Ruto's re-election and backed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political future, while calling for reconciliation between the region's eastern and western blocs amid tensions with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale announced the sudden death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who collapsed and died after suffering a heart attack on Saturday morning. Gloria was the mother of Khalwale's eight children.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deploying goons to intimidate opposition supporters and disrupt activities, vowing that such tactics will not prevent the party's nationwide mobilisation ahead of 2027. DCP Senator John Methu alleged that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, and other officials were involved in disrupting opposition activities during a political tour.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of presiding over a police command structure that allowed hired groups to attack opposition supporters in Nakuru on Thursday, alleging that police officers were instructed to keep off during the violence.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders from the Coast region, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, have backed President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid as coalition negotiations proceed, signalling a political realignment and positioning the region to seek the Deputy President position.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UAE investment in Africa is moving into artificial intelligence, renewable energy, logistics and infrastructure. The UAE launched a US$1 billion AI for Development initiative in 2025 to finance AI projects across African countries, while UAE entities have announced more than US$168 billion in projects across Africa since 2017.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake in the Premier League club to a consortium led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. According to reports, the stake acquired is around one-third of the club.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple has officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning neither Apple nor its authorized service providers will offer repairs or parts. Devices are classified as obsolete after more than seven years since they stopped being sold new.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Water is the most important nutrient in livestock production, accounting for 50–80 per cent of animal body weight depending on age and species. Adequate water intake enables efficient feed digestion and absorption, supports rumen microbial activity, and is essential for milk production—dairy cows require large amounts since milk is approximately 87 per cent water.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Lamu County, including widows like Aisha Mohammed and Julia Njuguna, are reviving cotton cultivation using Bt cotton, which is increasing yields, enabling them to send children to school and rebuild homes.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's national government has rolled out an empowerment programme in Trans-Nzoia County to help farmers diversify livelihoods amid crop failure. The programme includes distribution of 4,000 day-old chicks and fruit tree seedlings, with officials urging residents to adopt smart agricultural practices and traditional crops to mitigate climate change impacts and food insecurity.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe reassured farmers that Kenya is well stocked with seeds for the upcoming planting season despite drought-related losses of between 25 and 30 percent in seed production, distinguishing between seed availability and overall maize production levels.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women account for nearly 40 per cent of the 916 million people working in agri-food systems globally, and almost half in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their critical roles in agricultural biodiversity, decision-making, and household management, they farm under unequal conditions, with limited land ownership restricting credit access and enterprise expansion.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission is warning teachers that engaging in cyberbullying and unprofessional conduct on social media will result in disciplinary action, as young teachers increasingly share classroom experiences online.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has alerted the public to falsified Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills circulating in Kenya, warning that the counterfeits may contain incorrect or no active ingredient, harmful contaminants, or undeclared substances, potentially failing to prevent unintended pregnancies. The affected batch is Postinor-2, Batch No. T34197R, falsely claimed to be manufactured by Gedeon Richter, and can be distinguished from genuine products by printing differences, carton-sealing methods, and altered logo fonts on the authentication panel.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Taita Taveta ACK Bishop Liverson Mng'onda urged a bereaved family in Mbololo to reject donations of Sh600,000 from President William Ruto and Taveta MP John Bwire, claiming he received a vision that the donation was evil and should be returned.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The family of 33-year-old boda boda rider James Onyango is demanding justice after he was allegedly shot dead by police at Masogo Centre in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, in the early hours of Thursday. They have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A matatu carrying 54 passengers lost control while ascending a hilly section near Inyoni Village in Makueni and rolled into a ditch, killing 7 people. The vehicle was en route to a traditional dowry payment ceremony when the accident occurred, and emergency teams rescued survivors who were transported to hospitals.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
In May 2026, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) achieved significant developments in tackling women's health challenges in Africa.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Abubakar Mohamed Abdillahi has been elected general secretary of the Dock Workers Union, defeating rival Salim Kumaka with 1042 votes to 581 across 13 polling stations. Gideon Matiku was elected deputy general secretary and Gunda Kaneo national chairman in the union elections.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kiambu have been granted seven more days to hold Denis Maloba Nyambane, a 36-year-old surgeon, after he allegedly stabbed his wife Mary Mwende to death in their rented house in Buscarde Plaza. Mwende died instantly, leaving their three-year-old son in shock; Nyambane will undergo a mental examination to assess his fitness to stand trial.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations recovered an M16 rifle suspected of being used in four murders reported in Isiolo and Meru County between January 2025 and February 2026, believed linked to bandit Aloise Lochuchu. In a separate operation in Machakos County, detectives recovered an AK-47 rifle stolen during an armed robbery in Mavoko in November 2025.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man died at Nanyuki Referral Hospital after failing to receive timely care when he arrived with chest pain and general body weakness, highlighting difficulties patients face accessing basic healthcare in Kenya.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eight people died and more than 40 were injured on Friday night when a matatu traveling to a dowry ceremony in Kalamba, Makueni County, plunged into a river after its braking system failed on a steep section of road. Survivors reported that the engine cut out and the vehicle lost power steering and braking control before going down a cliff in darkness.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A series of church break-ins targeting buildings without security guards is raising concern in Kirinyaga County. The latest incident at PCEA Karii Church in Mwea Constituency resulted in the theft of electronic equipment valued at about KSh500,000, including a mixer, two keyboards and adaptors, and microphone batteries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has approved seven semaglutide-based medicines in Kenya, expanding treatment options for type 2 diabetes. Although the products share the same active ingredient, they do not necessarily have the same approved uses, and the regulator has warned the public against using semaglutide medicines without medical supervision, particularly for weight loss.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has stopped Nairobi County from recruiting casual and locum health workers into a countywide pool pending a legal challenge by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union, which argues that proposed pay rates fall below agreed levels and violate constitutional protections on equality.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A KNUT Kibwezi branch bus driver died while receiving treatment at Kambu Hospital following a collision with a trailer in Makueni. In a separate incident in Mbooni East, nine people were injured when a Probox lost control and rolled on the Kalawa–Miangeni road.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-seater matatu carrying family members and friends travelling to a dowry ceremony lost its brakes while descending a steep section of the Emali–Ukia road in Makueni County, rolled several times, and killed at least seven people with more than 30 others seriously injured.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a sudden heart attack. She was a mother to eight children.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, died on Saturday morning following a sudden heart attack. President Ruto and leaders across the political divide sent condolences to the family.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order temporarily stopping the Nairobi County government from recruiting casual and locum personnel into a newly established County Casual and Locum Pool, following an application by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and Kingori Nderitu.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A matatu carrying passengers to a dowry ceremony veered off the road and plunged down a steep slope in Kibwezi, Makueni County, on Friday evening, killing seven people and injuring around 30 others. The vehicle lost control near a diversion and rolled several times before coming to rest on rocks near a river, according to eyewitness accounts.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Machakos County recovered an AK-47 rifle stolen from a Mavoko police officer nine months earlier, after shooting dead a suspected gangster in a gun battle in the Mashokani area. The officer had been shot in the chest and legs during a violent robbery in November 2025.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Sue Nyathi's debut novel *The Polygamist*, initially rejected by publishers, was self-published in 2012 and has become a global success, now adapted for Netflix and ranking in the top 10 in over 60 countries. Nyathi, drawing on her family's own polygamous history, emphasizes the series is not a straightforward story about polygamy but explores how women see themselves reflected in the work.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kabras Sugar and KCB will compete in the 2026 George Mwangi Kabeberi Sevens at RFUEA Grounds, with Kabras leading the circuit log on 41 points, six ahead of KCB. The two teams have been drawn in the same group alongside MMUST RFC and Nakuru.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored in the World Cup final, signed with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a reported 50 million euros on a deal running until 2031.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Menengai Oilers, KCB Rugby, Kabras Sugar and Mwamba RFC qualified for the quarter-finals of the Kabeberi Sevens after winning both their opening matches at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi under the new two-round format of the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco lost 3-2 to Algeria on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday, with the hosts missing three consecutive penalties. Despite the loss, Morocco qualified for the 32-nation Women's World Cup in Brazil next year by reaching the semi-finals.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell a minority stake to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, marking the latest move in competition between American owners for Premier League dominance.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga led Malawi to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco, where they face Cameroon and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who saved four penalties in the semi-final.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ciro Immobile, a member of Italy's Euro 2020-winning team, announced his retirement at age 36 in a video, citing physical limitations and a desire to spend time with his family after 17 years in the sport.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Journalists' Association of Kenya marked World Sports Day belatedly with its second Indoor Sports Day at a Nairobi hotel on Friday. The event aims to help sports media members understand indoor sports beyond football and athletics, and promote all-round journalism.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Musokoto Secondary School will face Vihiga Cranes in the boys' final, while Chakol Queens will play Lugari Progressive in the girls' final of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Western Region tournament, with finals scheduled for Sunday at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Deaf Chess Federation of Kenya held its 3rd National Deaf Chess Championship in Nairobi as a qualifier for players to represent Kenya at the 21st ICSD Winter Deaflympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The event showcased chess as an inclusive sport and provided a platform for team selection for the upcoming international tournament.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moalim, who guided Tanzanian side Yanga FC to the league title last season, says the newly promoted club is assembling a squad capable of challenging for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title in the 2026/2027 season. He is assisted by former Mathare United coach Mohamed Ahmed Mchulla, who previously coached Mombasa United when it was known as Modern Coast Rangers.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters he is happy at the club and fans need not worry about his future, despite heading into the final year of his contract. Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League drought in May, joined the club in 2019 and last renewed his deal in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 38 people and injuring 13, with rescuers searching through debris for survivors trapped in damaged buildings. About 2,000 people evacuated, and dozens of houses and other buildings were damaged in the popular tourist island.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after President Trump claimed he would declare it US territory following a US defeat of Iran. A White House official later said Trump was joking.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing 20 people and injuring at least six others. Rescuers searched through debris for survivors, with at least two people reported trapped alive under rubble.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jason Arday, 41, a Black academic who resigned from Cambridge University following a plagiarism scandal and subsequent allegations of racism, was found dead Friday in south London. His family attributed his death to a "campaign of misinformation" surrounding allegations about his academic work and personal life.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe vowed to appear in court to defend his governing body's ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, which Russia's athletics federation is challenging at the Court of Arbitration for Sport as selective and politicised.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge sociology of education professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday. Police are treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon state media reports an Israeli airstrike on a home on the outskirts of the village of Ansar killed seven people and wounded three on Saturday, the highest toll since a June ceasefire framework between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike was part of what the National News Agency described as an escalation of Israeli attacks in the south, including airstrikes on the Ali al-Taher ridge and shelling in the Nabatieh area.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing food aid access within weeks due to funding shortfall, UN agencies warned. South Sudan faces one of the world's worst hunger crises, with over 7.8 million people experiencing acute food insecurity and 2.2 million children acutely malnourished.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's High Commissioner to Kenya said the mission would prioritize expanding the two countries' economic and development partnership, including trade, investment, educational and cultural bonds, while broadening engagement to new stakeholders beyond traditional partners.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's law enforcement, public service, and electoral commission are trapped in cycles of institutional myopia and entrenchment, with veteran operators nursing dangerous blind spots that risk electoral disaster. The author cites police brutality, including recent deaths during protests, as evidence of a force operating as an occupying army rather than public service, shaped by colonial-era command cultures and protected by a code of silence.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The author argues that Kenya's "Beyond Vision 2030" process launched by President Ruto risks being undermined by partisan politics and public distrust of past "national interest" conversations that masked electoral management, and identifies three primary obstacles to broad political support.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka represents Kenya's best chance for a competitive 2027 presidential election based on policy substance rather than ethnic politics, but calls on him to offer a more serious campaign platform and policy articulation to match the high-minded political discourse that emerged in 2022.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece explores the Narrative Transformation Model (NTM), a conceptual framework explaining how creative writers transform observation, experience, research and reflection into stories. The author argues that writers begin with curiosity about reality, conduct research, interrogate what they encounter, and eventually transform these elements into narrative form, though readers rarely see the process behind the finished story.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on Plato's concept of philosopher-kings in relation to Kenya's political season, arguing that the character and quality of those chosen to govern matters more than policies and institutions alone.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A press briefing in Nairobi on the role of journalists in advancing public health preceded the August 18 Kenya Health Summit 2026, where the government intends to build consensus on a roadmap for the health sector as Vision 2060 begins.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →