Delegations visiting President William Ruto's official residence have been receiving cash handouts ranging between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 per member, with over Sh1 billion reportedly distributed since last year to groups including teachers, village elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Delegations visiting President William Ruto's official residence have been receiving cash handouts ranging between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 per member, with over Sh1 billion reportedly distributed since last year to groups including teachers, village elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis describes President William Ruto as a complex, ambitious, and politically calculating figure who has pushed Vision 2060 in response to political difficulties. The piece compares his approach to that of Donald Trump, suggesting both leaders have contempt for history yet expect favorable historical treatment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 10-member committee tasked with negotiating a power-sharing framework and harmonized manifesto between the ruling UDA and ODM parties ahead of next year's polls is encountering hurdles as leaders from both parties adopt hardline stances on key thematic areas, including socio-economic stability, youth empowerment, and debt management.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who previously displayed significant power and influence while traveling across the country, is now in a constrained political position, with reporting suggesting President Ruto's involvement in his current difficulties.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, is holding a series of rallies in Homa Bay County, prompting some ODM leaders to push back against the event. Various groups have urged leaders to maintain peace and cautioned against the use of violence to disrupt the planned rallies.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto faces a political crisis as his support erodes in Western Kenya while the Mount Kenya region shifts toward former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, forcing a strategic reassessment at State House.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Transport was paralyzed in Homa Bay town after youths barricaded roads ahead of a Linda Mwananchi movement rally on Sunday, stranding passengers traveling from Nairobi and forcing shops and markets to close.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the NCIC, DCI, and ODPP to investigate remarks attributed to Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma that she says could incite attacks against Linda Mwananchi supporters, citing violence at a rally in Homa Bay where members were attacked.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga appointed Danish Onyango as deputy governor to fill a vacancy that had lasted about six months since former Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga's resignation in February 2026. Onyango and two County Executive Committee Members were sworn in on Thursday after a court challenge to the nominations was dismissed.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International Kenya has condemned violence linked to political activities in Homa Bay, including attacks on journalists, property destruction, and roadblocks, and raised concerns that police and security agencies failed to take timely action to prevent violence and protect those affected.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed allegations that Uhuru Kenyatta is funding opposition campaigns against President William Ruto, stating the movement for political change is driven by public support and does not need external financing.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule called out President Ruto over escalating political violence targeting the opposition, citing attacks on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, Rigathi Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru, and Senator Sifuna. Kalonzo warned Ruto that he would be held responsible should the country slide into anarchy and called the violence an impeachable offense.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has warned politicians and event organisers against incitement and conduct likely to breach peace as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election. The warning follows an intelligence-led operation on August 15 in which police arrested 15 suspects allegedly found in possession of crude weapons and suspected of being hired to disrupt political activities.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested 14 suspects in Homa Bay County during the Linda Mwananchi movement's political tour on Sunday, following separate incidents in which groups of youths allegedly attempted to disrupt rallies in Nyandiwa, Magunga, and Oyugis. Ten suspects were arrested in Nyandiwa with crude weapons including pangas and knives, and four additional suspects were arrested in Oyugis after youths lit bonfires to disrupt the convoy.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism, accusing him of incompetence and political opportunism. Gachagua, during a Kiambu County tour, accused Kindiki of dividing the Mount Kenya region and supporting efforts to split it into eastern and western political blocs.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Sifuna is conducting rallies in western Kenya aimed at promoting unity in the region.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
With a year until Kenya's General Elections, political parties are racing to form new alliances and coalitions. Observers argue that no serious presidential contender can realistically win by relying on a single party, driven by the country's fragmented political landscape where nearly 100 registered parties are largely built around influential personalities, ethnic and regional interests rather than clearly defined ideologies.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto faces a political crisis in Western Kenya as opposition support grows, threatening a key regional base he relied on to offset declining support in Mount Kenya, which is shifting toward former deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Gachagua has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court's impeachment verdict against him, arguing the judges gave an illogical, impracticable, or artificial verdict.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto is increasingly on the defensive across multiple political fronts, with something amiss in his political behaviour as he navigates challenges ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay, AFP correspondent Fred Ooko was attacked and robbed, running battles erupted between youth and residents, Siaya Governor James Orengo's convoy was attacked, and police deployed heavily with tear-gas use reported to control goons pelting stones.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Property worth millions of shillings was looted from Homa Bay Tourist Hotel by armed youths on Saturday evening amid rising tension ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally. The hotel proprietor said about 50 youths initially raided the hotel searching for movement members, and a second group of about 100 youths later returned to chase away guests and workers before looting and destroying property.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Roads leading into and out of Homa Bay Town were reportedly blocked with large stones ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi political rally on Sunday, following warnings from ODM-allied leaders that they would block the gathering. The government had earlier assured adequate security for the rally and participants.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood will contest the 2027 General Election as an independent candidate, despite his association with President Ruto and overtures from political parties including the Democracy for Citizens Party. Dawood, who also ran as an independent in 2022, said he had confidence voters would judge him on his performance rather than political affiliation.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched a voter registration initiative targeting 500,000 additional voters in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia counties, aiming to raise the region's registered voters from about 2.9 million to at least 3.4 million by January 2027 ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders from Western Kenya have launched the Magharibi Movement, a regional lobby group aimed at consolidating the region's political influence, rallying support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, and positioning Western Kenya for the 2032 succession. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the movement would serve as a political and grassroots structure to pursue the region's long-term interests beyond the 2027 election cycle.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
As the country enters a new electoral cycle, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged political leaders and young people to rise above ethnic, religious and regional identities and regard themselves first as Kenyans, while the Ministry of Interior and National Administration assured citizens that elections will be peaceful and voters will choose leaders without coercion or intimidation.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi team were forced to travel through farms and rough footpaths to access Nyandiwa for a rally after roads were barricaded by rival groups. Homabay-based leaders warned the team that the region remains firmly supportive of the government.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos broke out in Homa Bay on Sunday ahead of an opposition Linda Mwananchi rally featuring potential presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna, with goons attacking passersby, snatching valuables, and erecting barricades using sticks, machetes, and burning tyres. Opposition politicians have warned of an increasingly hostile environment as Kenya approaches national elections.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested 15 people along the Kisumu-Kericho Road on Saturday during an intelligence-led operation; they were found in possession of crude weapons and are suspected of being hired criminals planning to disrupt political activities in the area.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tension rose in Homa Bay Town on Sunday morning as roads into and out of the town were blocked with large stones ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi political rally, with videos showing the blockades in place around 7am, though it was unclear who placed the stones or when they were erected.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of youth raided the Homabay Tourist Hotel on Saturday evening, shattering windows, destroying furniture, and stealing items before fleeing on motorbikes. The incident occurred ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the county led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for mandatory disclosure of election technology by IEBC vendors, arguing that intellectual-property rights cannot restrict authorised access to systems required to verify election integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyandiwa, Homa Bay County, on Sunday despite attempts to block roads to the venue. Sifuna rallied supporters around democracy and political unity, accusing opponents of attempting to divide Luo and Luhya communities and linking his break with government to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the DCI, NCIC, and ODPP to investigate and arrest Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, alleging that his remarks against government critics could incite hostility and amount to hate speech or incitement.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has called on President William Ruto to resign, saying his administration has failed to contain political violence, goonism, and insecurity. The senator's remarks came amid heightened tensions in Homa Bay over a planned political rally and reports of violence targeting political actors and supporters.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has warned politicians, rally organisers and others against incitement, provocation and conduct likely to undermine peace and public order as political tensions rise in parts of the country. The warning follows the arrest of 15 suspects on the Kisumu-Kericho Road on August 15, who were found with crude weapons and allegedly hired to disrupt political activities.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
A group of youths attacked Homa Bay Tourist Hotel on Saturday night, vandalizing and stealing unspecified items before fleeing on motorcycles. The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the town.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that President Ruto's administration is planning to "escape" the 2027 General Election by sponsoring violence to disrupt peace. The allegation came after the Linda Mwananchi brigade was attacked in Homa Bay county during a political tour.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two AFP journalists were assaulted by armed goons in Homa Bay town ahead of a Linda Mwananchi rally, with their press cards, cameras and other belongings taken. Tensions in the region have caused business closures and road blockages, with armed groups paralyzing transport and forcing churches to shut.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused security and cohesion agencies of applying the law selectively and demanded the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over inflammatory political remarks circulated on social media that she says could inflame tensions.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's argument that rising soft-drink consumption indicates improving household incomes and economic recovery, saying the government was using misleading indicators to portray Kenya's economy as healthy.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenged Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to stop being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region, warning that political fragmentation could harm the community ahead of 2027. Gachagua called for unity among Kikuyu, Embu, and Meru communities, saying divisiveness would weaken their political influence.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned that rising political intolerance and violence in Homa Bay County could plunge Kenya into lawlessness, condemning the unrest as a threat to peace, security and democratic participation. The commission stated it has begun summoning political actors it considers responsible for the violence.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi have accused the Linda Mwananchi team of instigating chaos and whipping up emotions to provoke violence as part of a scheme to vilify ODM. The leaders called on the political class to preach unity ahead of elections.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi political movement will remain united despite alleged efforts to disrupt meetings and sow discord, claiming that residents opened closed roads to allow a rally to proceed in Homa Bay.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEDP party leader Mike Sonko toured Kangemi and Kibagare in Westlands Constituency, promoting the party's economic empowerment programme for youth, women and community groups ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sonko said he is visiting Nairobi's 17 constituencies to hear from residents and assess community challenges.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Broad-based government allied leaders, including Kajiado West MP George Sunkuiya and UDA National Youth Leader Kariuki Ngunjiri, have called for peace, national unity and cohesion, urging Kenyans to reject ethnic politics as the country heads into another electoral cycle.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PLP leader Martha Karua condemned escalating attacks on the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing President Ruto's administration of encouraging violence against political opponents. She called on Ruto to resign if unable to handle political competition, warning that sponsored political violence threatens Kenya's democracy and national security.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to politically dismantle his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing his voice-based attacks as a reflection of Gachagua's lack of substantive contribution to political debate. Kindiki criticized Gachagua's record as a District Officer, Mathira MP, and Deputy President, claiming he did little for the Mount Kenya region while in office.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Portuguese-backed vehicle distributor Salvador Caetano is expanding its presence in Kenya with French-built Renault trucks and Chinese JMC light-duty vehicles, leveraging aggressive financing (up to 100% of vehicle value over 96 months) to compete in the commercial vehicle market where Isuzu and Toyota control roughly 80% of sales.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly approved a Bill that will establish a gold processing corporation to oversee licensing and regulation of companies involved in gold mining in the country.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tea farming remains one of the few profitable ventures for small-scale farmers, though the bonus season brings mixed news for growers.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Tea Development Authority has procured two million bags (99,000 metric tonnes) of fertiliser to be distributed to over 600,000 farmers starting next month, following delays due to technical and logistical challenges. KTDA is also diversifying tea markets to boost farmer earnings after recent price declines.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
About three per cent of babies are born with congenital heart conditions, with treatment costs ranging from Sh500,000 to Sh4 million, leaving families unable to access life-saving care. The Nairobi Hospital held a charity golf tournament to raise funds for children from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford specialized cardiac treatment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives from the Operation Action Team arrested two suspected gang members in Migori County after intercepting a silver Toyota Voxy on Nthiwa Road in Yamase. A search of the vehicle recovered five pangas and other crude weapons, which police say raised concerns the group was preparing for criminal activities.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders are calling for increased government and community support for learners from vulnerable households and arid and semi-arid areas ahead of school reopening, warning that poverty, hunger and lack of learning necessities keep thousands of children out of classrooms. In Turkana, concerns have been raised that only about 20 per cent of school-going children have reported back to school despite national directives requiring learners to resume classes regardless of fees or uniforms.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba challenged universities to move research from laboratories into the marketplace to generate economic value and practical solutions. He said institutions must deliberately scale up promising innovations into viable products, services and enterprises that contribute to national development and employment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A five-year US-funded HIV, TB and laboratory services programme in Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale and Taita Taveta counties has ended, placing responsibility on county governments to sustain the services and maintain treatment gains.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mental health experts identify Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes—daily practices including regular exercise, nutritious food, nature time, relationships, recreation, stress management, spiritual practices, and service to others—as accessible habits that strengthen mind and body alongside professional care.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Soin, Kericho County, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of two secondary school students whose bodies were found in a sugarcane plantation. The victims, Victor Kipkoech Bett (18) and Patricia Chepkoech (16), were discovered after residents reported a foul smell from the area.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two hundred households in Lugulu village, Butula Constituency have been connected to electricity following the commissioning of a rural electrification project by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has allocated Ksh6.83 billion for electricity projects targeting about 93,000 households across four counties in Western Kenya.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested 15 suspected gang members and recovered crude weapons including machetes, pangas, knives, ropes and a metal rod during a coordinated operation on the Kisumu–Kericho highway. One suspect allegedly leading the group escaped by jumping through a vehicle window.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the alleged assault of two Kisumu-based AFP journalists, Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro, while covering a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town. According to the Guild, the journalists were dragged along the road, beaten with clubs, and robbed of press cards, driving licences, cameras, and other belongings by armed youths.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven people died in an accident along the Emali-Ukia road in Kibwezi, Makueni County, on Friday. Families in Nthongoni village are preparing for burials and calling on drivers to ensure they operate roadworthy vehicles.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Dream Building Service Association held a four-day carnival from 5–8 August 2026 at Mathare's Area 4 Sports Grounds, bringing together children from DBSA-supported schools to display sporting abilities, creativity and cultural talents through football, modelling, singing, dancing, choir performances, poetry and rap.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of Sabaot community members from Kenya and neighbouring countries gathered in Trans-Nzoia County for a traditional cleansing ceremony aimed at ending a century of disunity and tribal animosity. Elders representing the community's 27 clans conducted a ritual intended to dispel historical curses that had divided the community politically and economically.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Film Commission and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology have launched an ultra-modern cinema theatre and Film Hub in Nyeri, designed as a creative ecosystem offering film exhibitions, capacity building, talent incubation, and research under one roof.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group PLC launched live radio commentary of the English Premier League across its stations, including Radio Maisha and Berur FM, with an event at The Tunnel featuring the FA Community Shield clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cruiser Control advanced to the Plate final of the Mug of Mugs Cup by defeating Kentuna in the semi-finals at Northern Kenya Polo Club, Timau, on Saturday. The team will face Furious Five in the final, after both teams recovered from poor openings in the Main Cup competition.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
St Anthony's Boys Senior School Kitale thrashed Mbarara High School 1-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 FEASSA games in Morogoro, Tanzania, with the Kenyans dominating play throughout.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets inside four days in Darwin, marking their first Test victory on Australian soil and only second against Australia overall. Former captain Akram Khan called it the biggest achievement in Bangladesh cricket Test history, built on complete team performance including fast bowler Hasan Mahmud's career-best 6-55.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain announced the signing of Belgian left-winger Mika Godts from Ajax Amsterdam on a five-year contract running until 2031. The 21-year-old, who had a breakout season last year scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists in the Dutch league, transferred for 55 million euros including bonuses.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic lost 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 to Argentine Thiago Tirante in a second-round match at the Cincinnati Masters, struggling with heat and humidity in the second set after his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon over a month earlier.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England international Djed Spence has left Tottenham Hotspur to sign for Inter Milan, the reigning Italian champions, for 30 million euros on a contract until June 2031. The 26-year-old right-back made 85 appearances for Tottenham after joining from Middlesbrough in July 2022.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's head coach expressed confidence ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Morocco on Sunday. Both teams took improbable paths to the final: Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals, while Cameroon beat Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, advancing after CAF expanded the tournament from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde has confirmed his departure from the Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) technical setup following the Kenya Rugby Union's decision to terminate his appointment. The KRU cited a contractual clause barring national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions at club level.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's penalty was saved and he received a yellow card as Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville in an MLS top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, with Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar scoring second-half goals for the hosts. Nashville leads the league with 43 points, while Inter Miami sit second with 38 points.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Migori Youth, then won 4–3 on penalties to lift the Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 16.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby Club defended their George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s title by edging Leos in the final, securing their fifth consecutive crown in the 37th edition of the tournament.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jenni Hermoso, the 36-year-old Spanish forward involved in the Luis Rubiales forced-kiss incident after Spain's 2023 World Cup victory, is leaving Mexican club Tigres Femenil after joining in 2024.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwamba RFC Ladies defended their Kabeberi 7s title, defeating Kenya Harlequin Queens 12-7 in the women's final at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Sunday. The tournament, the third round of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, brought together eight women's teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue magazine that this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer. The Portuguese forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for club and country, said he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy" and has plans for his future after football mapped out.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tourism contributes roughly 9.3 per cent to Kenya's GDP, injecting about $12.7 billion into the national economy and supporting approximately 1.8 million jobs, but the industry remains divided into peak and low seasons, with visitor numbers and revenues declining sharply during off-peak months.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium's largest modern-day wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve near the German border has grown from 80 hectares to 850 hectares since breaking out two days ago. More than 250 firefighters and emergency workers are battling the blaze, assisted by helicopters and ground support, with two fire fronts reported under control as of Sunday.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's leader in Egypt on Sunday to push a Gaza peace plan that Israel has rejected, pressing for verifiable disarmament steps two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's plan. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the disarmament roadmap in the talks.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Waves of drones and missiles killed 19 people across Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, with Ukrainian drones striking civilian areas in southern Russia and Moscow's forces targeting infrastructure in Ukraine including a major steel plant. Both countries have significantly escalated long-range attacks on civilian infrastructure as fighting at the front remains at a near standstill.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The death toll from an overloaded government ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday has risen to 84 after four more bodies were recovered on Sunday. The passenger ferry, authorised to carry 90 people, was carrying 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children when it overturned in choppy waters on the lake bordering Zambia; search efforts continue for missing victims.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Polish coach traveling from Serbia to Poland veered off the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes, Hungary early Sunday, killing 12 people and leaving at least 10 with critical injuries. The driver was detained; police said he had fallen asleep at the wheel. The bus carried 57 passengers and two drivers, including pilgrims returning to Poland.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian authorities called for the release of three pilots they say were captured in Qatar during the Middle East war, saying Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian, and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months without contact with their families.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Clashes between rival Kambari and Fulani communities in central Nigeria left more than 20 dead on Friday, according to a lawmaker, who attributed the killings to local militias and called for deployment of security forces.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" after the death of Jason Arday, a 41-year-old Cambridge professor who quit nine days earlier following probes into plagiarism accusations and other allegations. Arday's family alleged he had endured a sustained campaign of abuse for more than three years and said he had been diagnosed with autism.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Flights at Bandar Abbas International Airport resumed on Saturday after repeated interruptions during hostilities with the United States, according to Iran's state news agency. The airport, which handled 35 to 40 domestic and international flights per day before the conflict began in February, has reopened scheduled service on Tehran-Bandar Abbas, Mashhad-Bandar Abbas, and Bandar Abbas-Isfahan routes.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hurricane Lala, a Category 1 storm with winds up to 75 miles per hour, brushed past Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The National Hurricane Center warned of dangerous flooding and large waves, with hurricane conditions expected to persist overnight on the Big Island.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed 11 people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since June deals eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by the Iran-backed militant group on its troops in south Lebanon.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dozens of social media channels, including Aeris Rimor, send real-time alerts about incoming Russian drones and missiles to Kyiv residents. A 19-year-old administrator of one such channel provides warnings to 150,000 Telegram followers with minutes of notice when attacks are detected.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's island of Flores on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and damaging more than 900 homes. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as over 5,000 people remain in evacuation shelters.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Stephen Dezz Aoll, a US-based Kenyan entrepreneur and music impresario, survived a critical road accident in April 2025 when his BMW crossed the centre line on a foggy US highway and struck a utility pole. While recovering in the trauma unit, he reconnected with his faith and fell in love with his primary caregiver, Patience.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that achieving First World status demands more than physical development—it requires embracing the philosophical culture, mores, values, and social responsibility that characterise developed nations. The author contends Kenya has been pursuing material development without this foundational philosophical shift over the past four years.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that pastors have an opportunity in the election year to use their Sunday pulpits to awaken voters' consciences, teach discernment, confront corruption, and challenge tribal prejudices—positioning this as spiritual stewardship rather than political activism.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questioning whether Kenya's government digital push—including fiber networks and public Wi-Fi hotspots promised under President Ruto's 2022 campaign—is fuelling youth debt and betting crises rather than improving livelihoods.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that Kenya's education reforms, while intended to nurture talents and offer freedom of choice, continue to rank STEM above the arts, treating academic excellence and artistic expression as enemies. The piece contends that learners pursuing music, drama, dance, poetry or sport should not feel intellectually inferior, and that extracurricular activities build essential skills like confidence, discipline, creativity and resilience.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's newly passed Roads Amendment Bill, which mandates infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, is a necessary step, but that real road safety requires integrating safety into road design from the planning stage rather than relying solely on enforcement and education after crashes occur.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece criticizes President Ruto's public displays of wealth—including a Mercedes G-Wagon, 400-acre macadamia farm, 2,000-strong goat flock, and mechanized cattle feeding system—arguing they send the wrong message to poor Kenyans amid economic hardship.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist reflects on how a visit to Katutura township in Namibia—where Black residents were forcibly relocated during apartheid—recalled her father's use of the word "reserve" for their Gatundu home, rooted in colonial-era Kikuyu land dispossession, and draws parallels between Kenya's and Namibia's legacies of forced removal and inequality.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while criticism of President Ruto's governance is justified, the opposition must move beyond the "Ruto Must Go" slogan and define concrete policy positions on debt, public funds, and governance if they are to credibly lead a government.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya develops a new national vision to succeed Vision 2030, hyperspectral imaging—a technology that captures information across hundreds of narrow spectral bands—deserves significant attention alongside artificial intelligence for solving development problems.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya has expanded roads, electricity access, ports, and digital infrastructure, these physical achievements have not translated into prosperity for the majority of Kenyans, raising questions about the gap between development promises and citizens' lived experience as the country approaches 2030.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →