Police have failed to act against politicians who openly advocated violence against the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of a rally in Homa Bay, where armed goons were deployed to prevent the group from accessing the county and campaigning.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police have failed to act against politicians who openly advocated violence against the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of a rally in Homa Bay, where armed goons were deployed to prevent the group from accessing the county and campaigning.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
As the 2027 General election approaches, governors serving their final terms are navigating uncertain political prospects, with some publicly backing presidential candidates while others remain uncommitted.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade overcame blocked roads, violence, and intimidation to reach Homa Bay, where it announced plans to introduce a new political party and reshape the region's political trajectory in pursuit of the presidency.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that political leaders in Homa Bay openly advocated for violence against the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of a planned rally, with armed goons mobilized to prevent the group from accessing the county, while police took no action against those who incited the violence.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade has made a triumphant entry into Homa Bay despite blocked roads, violence, threats, and intimidation. The group plans to introduce a new political party to shape their pursuit of the presidency and change the region's political trajectory.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
As the countdown to next year's General Election intensifies, some political leaders have made utterances evoking strong emotions, prompting growing calls for political tolerance and respect. Leaders are decrying what they characterize as selective enforcement in the fight against incitement.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and allies have intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, condemning what they describe as the government's failure to curb goonism and political violence ahead of 2027 elections. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of being behind the attack on the Linda Mwananchi faction during its political rally in Homa Bay, claiming the violence was planned by Ruto before he left for Dubai.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i cited a coordinated pattern of violence across multiple locations over the weekend, arguing such incidents could not occur without government knowledge.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, claiming he is using proxies to derail the government agenda, and challenged MP John Waluke to table a motion in Parliament citing Section 6 of the Retirement Benefits Act, which provides for removal of benefits if a retired President participates in active politics six months after leaving office.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, with six vehicles set on fire, a Seventh Day Adventist Church vandalised, and property worth 30 million shillings destroyed at Tourist Hotel. Residents warned that escalating political violence could deter investors from the area.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya, citing UDA's failure to deliver on campaign promises and saying his views on governance no longer align with Kenya Kwanza.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who has left the ruling United Democratic Alliance for the People's Party of Kenya, proposed exploiting minerals at Mrima Hills and oil in Turkana County to help pay Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt, and called for reforms in the power sector to allow private producers to sell electricity to the national grid.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay town MP Peter Kaluma over utterances made in Luo ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally on August 16, 2026, which the commission says were likely to cause tension. The MP is required to appear on August 18; the aftermath of the rally saw the killing of two people including a police officer.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court judgment that upheld his impeachment, arguing the court erred in law by finding the Senate's decision was final and beyond judicial review despite violations of his constitutional rights to fair hearing and fair administrative action.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua expressed confidence in becoming Kenya's next president ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the time has come for a woman to lead the nation and citing her track record as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Hakainde Hichilema held 54.82% of votes with nearly half of constituencies declared in Zambia's elections held on Thursday, putting him on track for re-election without a runoff if he maintains the overall majority. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, was in second place with 43% of the declared votes.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hit back at his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua over criticism of his voice, dismissing it as a reflection of Gachagua's lack of meaningful contribution to political and policy debates. Kindiki accused Gachagua of incompetence, political opportunism, and undermining the Kenya Kwanza administration.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a County Governor Irungu Kang'ata has condemned violence against the Linda Mwananchi team in Homa Bay on Sunday, accusing the State of outsourcing violence to civilians and giving them immunity, which he likens to rejected practices from the 1990s and the 2007 post-election crisis.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i said the violence witnessed in different parts of the country over the weekend pointed to a coordinated pattern that could not have occurred without the knowledge of the country's security leadership.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Treasury held a one-day strategic retreat chaired by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, bringing together Directors General and Heads of Departments to assess progress on reforms and identify bottlenecks to implementation. The discussions aimed to strengthen accountability, remove obstacles, and ensure government programmes deliver greater impact.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi of sharing confidential conversations about his family affairs and business interests with President William Ruto. Gachagua said the leaked information allowed the President to target his family members.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi countrywide tour in Homa Bay County drew public criticism over the county's poor road conditions, with the touring convoy forced onto dusty detours after main roads were blocked, prompting local leaders to explain the underdevelopment.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A police officer attached to Muhoroni police station died after being hit with a stone to the head by a youth during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town on Sunday evening. Eight others were seriously injured in the chaotic event.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kathiani MP Robert Mbui says the opposition faces constant attacks at rallies while Kenya Kwanza Brigade holds more meetings that remain peaceful, and that all Kenyans have a right to express themselves and move freely.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Federal Party of Kenya has begun a rebranding and restructuring drive, with its leader Tana River Governor Maj. (Rtd.) Prof. Dhadho Godhana weighing his political options ahead of the 2027 General Election. The party's National Executive Council met to review proposals for a new party logo and symbol, with plans also underway to review its organisational structure, website, communication materials, colours, dress code, manuals and slogan.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has defended President William Ruto's development record, arguing that ongoing infrastructure projects in Nyanza demonstrate government efforts to address decades of marginalisation in the region, following criticism after a Linda Mwananchi tour of the county encountered roadblocks.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Media Council of Kenya says at least 18 journalists and two drivers from different media houses have been assaulted and injured over the past two months, citing physical assaults, equipment destruction, and online harassment by security agents, goons, and political party supporters. The council has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspector General of Police to investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that the escalating attacks threaten media freedom and democracy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
A police officer died from injuries sustained during violent clashes at a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay on Sunday night, while another officer was seriously injured and at least 24 civilians sustained various injuries including gunshot wounds, cuts, and fractures. Seven vehicles were burnt down and several others damaged during the unrest.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has rejected criticism over road conditions in Suba, Homa Bay County, accusing the Linda Mwananchi campaign team of deliberately filming feeder roads rather than main highways to misrepresent the region's infrastructure.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Federal Party of Kenya is rebranding and restructuring ahead of the 2027 election, with its leader, Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana, facing pressure from party members and Coast region supporters to run for president or as President Ruto's running mate. Godhana said the party and region are pushing him to be on the 2027 ballot, though he has not formally declared his political intentions.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has disowned a fake graphic circulating online that claims bank accounts will be frozen over failure to pay the Affordable Housing Levy, and urged Kenyans to rely on official KRA communication channels for tax information.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has dismissed social media reports claiming it arrested a lawyer representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over an alleged Sh24.5 million bribery scheme targeting the Supreme Court, stating no such operation was conducted.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Judiciary issued a public notice dismissing a letter purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome as fabricated, warning the public against using it to advance political narratives. The fake document, bearing the Supreme Court and Chief Justice office letterhead, falsely claims to address alleged attempts to interfere with the independence of the Supreme Court and names former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended the county's development record, stating that poor road conditions in parts of Suba South reflect decades of historical marginalisation rather than devolved government failure. She argued the infrastructure deficit constrains economic growth and affects access to markets, health services, and business expansion.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced the move on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi after nearly a year of consultations with opposition leaders.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has vowed to pursue individuals who organised, financed or facilitated violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday. The incidents included attacks on journalists, damage to five police vehicles and several civilian vehicles, and one police vehicle lost control resulting in a death.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has attributed a Sh10.85 billion difference between the initial Sh35 billion estimate for Talanta Sports City Stadium and the contract value to taxes, import-related charges, and other costs not included in the original University of Nairobi Enterprise Services concept design.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday, which left people dead and scores injured. The group accused the leaders of having a role in the attacks and claimed the violence was planned and involved police officers and state security operatives.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he held nearly year-long consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua and other opposition figures before joining the People's Party of Kenya, marking a shift from his earlier alignment with President William Ruto.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, marking a break from his earlier alliance with President William Ruto. Nyoro announced plans for nationwide tours and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court's June decision upholding his impeachment, arguing the court erred in finding his removal final despite finding constitutional violations in the process. Gachagua contends that the right to a fair hearing is an absolute constitutional guarantee that cannot be sacrificed for procedural timelines or political considerations.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrested 37 suspected gang members in connection with violence at a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, during which a police officer died, several officers and civilians were injured, and vehicles were damaged. One suspect remains at large.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's financial institutions are increasingly using artificial intelligence, alternative data and cloud computing to assess creditworthiness and expand lending access. Industry players argue that transaction data can serve as collateral, particularly benefiting SMEs and informal traders who lack traditional physical assets.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and AfCFTA Secretariat are pushing member states to adopt Mutual Recognition Agreements that would allow inspection and certification results from one country to be recognised by another, eliminating duplicate border checks. For farmers and traders, the reforms could reduce transport costs, post-harvest losses, and accelerate access to regional markets.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo said Kenya must invest in talent, digital infrastructure and skills to maximise AI's economic opportunities while preparing workers for job displacement. Thigo noted Kenya ranks first for recent AI use, with 97.5 per cent of respondents aged 16 and above reporting AI tool use in the previous month, but warned that digital adoption must translate into economically valuable products and services.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi blamed demonstrations against the proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Siaya county's Lenya area on outside individuals funding local opposition, urging Siaya residents to support the project for regional infrastructure development.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ogiek community held their 7th Cultural Festival in Narok North to celebrate heritage while renewing calls for the government to fully implement African Court judgments recognizing their rights to ancestral territories. Community leaders say the state has failed to comply with court orders and continues to displace indigenous families from their ancestral land.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires companies placing seven commodities including coffee, cocoa and palm oil on the EU market to demonstrate they are deforestation-free and legally produced, presents both challenges and opportunities for African exporters. With the EU importing over €170 billion in agri-food products annually, compliance—mandatory for large and medium-sized companies by December 2026—could reshape global agricultural trade and competitiveness.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Tea Development Authority has announced the procurement of two million 50kg bags of fertiliser (99,000 metric tonnes) for over 600,000 farmers, with supplies expected to arrive early next month after delays in shipment due to technical and logistical challenges.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government plans to spend Sh29 billion constructing 13 new Level 5 referral hospitals with 300 beds each, following President William Ruto's directive. The hospitals will target counties with gaps in specialised healthcare and aim to reduce pressure on existing referral facilities by enabling regional management of complex medical conditions.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department has traditionally issued weather forecasts describing expected conditions, location, and intensity, but has been leaving out guidance on what actions people should take before impacts like rain, floods, or landslides occur. The department is now shifting to provide action-oriented information alongside weather warnings.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Missiani Ochwoto's scientific career was redirected after a neighbour and her two children died from Hepatitis B; the woman had contracted the virus while working in northern Kenya and was subsequently divorced by her husband.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A six-year-old boy died from a snake bite after his mother struggled to find treatment across multiple hospitals. The article examines broader healthcare crises attributed to ongoing tensions between the national government and counties over resource allocation and service delivery.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Disease X is a placeholder term for an unknown pathogen capable of causing a serious international epidemic or pandemic. History demonstrates how quickly unfamiliar pathogens—from the Black Death and Spanish Flu to Ebola and Covid-19—can reshape the world.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A new Sysmex XN-31 analyser deployed at Kisumu County Referral Hospital can detect malaria parasites and perform a complete blood count in about one minute, compared to the 10–15 minutes required for traditional microscopy-based diagnosis. The pilot project involves Sysmex Corporation, the Japan Institute for Health Security, Kenya's Ministry of Health, and the County Government of Kisumu.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fermentation is a centuries-old process that breaks down carbohydrates and proteins into more digestible forms while enhancing nutritional content through beneficial microorganisms. Nutrition researchers have undertaken an in-depth assessment of fermented African foods and their potential to improve health cost-effectively, noting that while fermented foods hold significant cultural and nutritional value in Africa, they remain under-researched.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Studies from the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis at the University of Nairobi address key gaps in HIV treatment, including how to safely simplify treatment for aging populations, managing medicine resistance, and protecting mothers and children.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued alerts about counterfeit Postinor-2 emergency contraceptives circulating in Kenya's market, part of a broader problem of sub-standard, expired, and fake medicines in hospital and pharmacy stores. The opinion argues that regulatory enforcement, port health authorities, and customs control mechanisms have failed in oversight, allowing counterfeit drugs to reach local chemists.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Most headaches are harmless and follow common triggers like stress or poor sleep, but some can indicate serious underlying conditions and warrant medical attention. Headache disorders affect an estimated 2.9 billion people globally, with tension-type headache most common and migraine causing the greatest disability, particularly among women.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Doctors in Kenya report a growing number of stroke cases among people younger than the traditionally high-risk age groups. Globally, more than 12 million people experience a first stroke annually, with over 60 per cent occurring in those below 70 and 16 per cent in those below 50. Because brain cells die rapidly when deprived of oxygen, immediate medical intervention is essential.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya has rejected government plans to regularise theological training and introduce standards for pastors, warning that State regulation of Bible schools could undermine freedom of worship and interfere with the Church's mandate to train its ministers.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Jairus Ngaah rejected Paul Makenzi's application for transfer from Shimo La Tewa Prison, ruling he had not met the threshold for conservatory orders and dismissing his claims of isolation and torture. The judge said granting the transfer would disrupt legitimate security arrangements and proximity to courts where Makenzi is being tried.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A police officer was struck with a stone by a crowd during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay and died in a Kisumu hospital; a woman was also killed after being hit by a vehicle during the resulting chaos, with 54 others seriously injured.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justine Nyambuche, convicted in April 2025 for breaking a Sh12,000 motor vehicle windscreen in Kisii and sentenced to two years in prison, was released by the High Court after serving 17 months. Justice Anne Okutoyi determined that his punishment had been met and noted his remorse and family dependence.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is implementing a medicine tracking system to combat counterfeit drugs. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is leading efforts to tighten control over pharmaceuticals in the market.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the Health Summit 2026 on August 18–19, 2025, at KICC in Nairobi, with President William Ruto expected to attend. The summit will showcase progress on Universal Health Coverage and the Government's health reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 250 households in Esitimba and Shiabalika villages in Khwisero Constituency are set to be connected to the national electricity grid under a rural electrification drive by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The rollout follows the connection of 279 households in nearby Usukuti village.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested 37 suspects in connection with chaos during and after a Linda Mwanachi rally in Homa Bay county on August 16, 2026, which resulted in one police officer's death, injuries to eight officers and several journalists, and damage to police and civilian vehicles. Crude weapons including machetes and knives were recovered, and authorities are continuing to pursue Oliver Jaoko and others involved in the violence.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's two-day health summit opens August 18–19 at KICC with more than 5,000 delegates to assess health reforms and address challenges in access, financing, workforce, and medicines. The forum aims to shift from policy promises to measurable improvements in healthcare delivery under the theme "Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right," with President Ruto presiding over the opening.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
One person died and 46 others were injured when chaos erupted during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town, with victims attacked by armed goons and one fatality resulting from being run over by a vehicle. Seven injured are in critical condition and four sustained gunshot wounds.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested a suspect and recovered 23 packages of suspected cannabis sativa during a routine security patrol at the Malenya border point in Busia County. The suspect was intercepted on a motorcycle and remains in custody pending arraignment.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga called for cancer services anchored in a stronger health system with prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment linked across all levels of care. He said the Social Health Authority should finance the full cancer-care pathway, and that screening programmes must be connected to timely diagnosis, referral and treatment regardless of where patients live or their ability to pay.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority reported that 146 pedestrians were killed in road crashes in July 2026, down from 178 in July 2025, a decline attributed to intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting traffic rule violators.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 19-year-old JKUAT student has accused an American national, King Nwachukwu, of rape following a Tinder date at an apartment in Westlands, Nairobi. Nwachukwu appeared before a magistrate and pleaded not guilty; police allege the encounter turned violent and resulted in sexual assault without consent.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A police officer in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, was rescued from an angry mob and arrested after allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl into a house where she was reportedly locked inside. The girl was rescued by members of the public, and both she and the officer were taken to hospital; police said investigations were continuing.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Disney's biennial D23 fan convention drew tens of thousands to Anaheim for three days of galas, shopping, pin trading, and character meet-and-greets. Attendees described the event as an escape from a chaotic world, with passes ranging from $50 to $2,500.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kesogon Mixed Senior School and St Martha's Mwitoti will pursue second victories in the 2026 East Africa regional games in Morogoro, Tanzania, while national boys' champions Chesamisi and Soweto Academy face uphill battles after early losses.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group PLC launched live radio commentary of the English Premier League on Sunday through its stations including Radio Maisha and Berur FM, bringing Premier League matches to radio audiences who cannot access television.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has set a nine-month deadline for completing 33 new stadium construction projects and renovating existing facilities across the country, with national and county governments working together to ensure delivery. The initiative aims to decentralise sports infrastructure and give athletes and communities outside major urban centres better access to modern facilities.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rodri, Spain's World Cup-winning captain and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign with La Liga champions after Manchester City and Barcelona agreed a transfer fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder described playing for Barcelona as a dream and said his aims include winning the Champions League.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for a reported £9 million, with Awoniyi set to join Frank Lampard's side ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal. Coventry return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says ongoing construction and renovation of sports facilities across the country will be completed within nine months, with national and county governments collaborating to ensure contractors deliver projects on time. The government is constructing 33 new stadiums and renovating existing facilities as part of efforts to devolve sports infrastructure.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly hired Nzoia Sugar FC head coach Rexley Malenya has signed a two-year contract and set a top-three National Super League finish as the immediate target, aiming to secure promotion back to the Kenyan Premier League.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The East African Development Bank has injected Ksh.11.6 million into the 23rd FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, which features 413 teams and 5,548 participants competing in 51 sporting disciplines. The bank said the support aims to invest in young talent and promote healthy lifestyles and character development across the region.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Talia Gibson 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) on Sunday, saving Gibson from converting five match points in the second set before winning in a tiebreaker to advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth, promoted to the FKF Premier League after finishing with 81 points in the National Super League, are preparing for their maiden campaign in the top flight. Head coach Salim Babu said the team is focusing on building confidence and avoiding relegation, drawing encouragement from a 2-2 draw against champions Gor Mahia in the Green Legacy Cup.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's volleyball team has finalized a 14-player squad for the upcoming African Nations Volleyball Championship, which serves as part of the qualification pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya Volleyball Federation President Paul Bitok said the selected players will form part of the national team setup towards the next Olympic Games.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A sprawling 82-acre marble-waste dumping site in Rajasthan's Kishangarh, which receives over 5,500 tonnes of slurry daily from over 1,200 processing units, has become an unlikely tourist attraction. Couples, filmmakers and social media visitors are drawn to its white snowy-valley appearance, though authorities warn of environmental risks including airborne dust and groundwater contamination.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Erin Patterson, 51, convicted last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt by serving them beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms, launched an appeal Wednesday. She also faces a separate prosecution appeal for a stiffer sentence; her lawyers argue the trial judge made errors in admitting prejudicial evidence and excluding other evidence.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar state's Lakhisarai district killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday after rumours spread that an electric pole had fallen on devotees. Bihar's Chief Minister announced compensation of 400,000 rupees to the family of each victim.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ayetoro, a Nigerian fishing community of around 10,000 people founded in 1947, is being consumed by coastal erosion, with the shoreline receding an average of 15 meters yearly between 1987 and 2022. Families repeatedly rebuild homes only to have them destroyed again as the Atlantic Ocean, aided by climate change, encroaches inland.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ukrainian missile strikes killed six people and wounded four others, including a child, in Russia's Belgorod region, according to the acting governor. With frontline fighting at a near standstill and talks frozen, the warring countries have significantly stepped up missile attacks, pushing the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war's first months in 2022.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday to discuss reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting precedes Kushner's planned discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A powerful earthquake killed 54 people and injured more than 100 in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, displacing 12,800 residents on Flores island who are camping at schools and government offices as over 1,600 aftershocks continue to rumble through the area.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2025 to deepen healthcare partnership, with key areas including vaccine production, expansion of primary healthcare services through the CHP programme, and strategic collaboration.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The death toll from an overloaded government ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday has risen to 84 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, police said. The ferry was authorized to carry 90 people but had 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children onboard.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed 53 people and injured more than 100 on Saturday, displacing 12,800 by Monday as residents camped at schools, police stations, and government offices, afraid to return home due to hundreds of aftershocks.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladeshi premier who fled to India during a 2024 uprising. Hasina faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after conviction on crimes against humanity charges, and Dhaka has repeatedly requested her extradition.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Shahram Sadeghi, who was convicted of running over several police officers with his car during anti-government protests in January, wounding seven of them.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A jury trial beginning Tuesday stems from a 2023 lawsuit filed by 30 US states claiming Meta violated privacy laws for children. The states are seeking upwards of $1 trillion and demanding changes to Instagram and Facebook, including ending "like" counts, infinite scroll, recommendation algorithms, image filters, autoplay, multiple accounts, and disappearing posts.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost and his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Trump also noted South Korea declined to join the US in what he called the "denuclearisation" of Iran, though Seoul said the drills would proceed as scheduled.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, following rare talks with Hamas to discuss a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected Trump's 15-point plan last week, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's reconstruction under a new Palestinian civilian administration.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned the arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that such treatment of healthcare workers threatens health systems across East Africa. KMPDU called for the immediate release of detained interns and urged the Ugandan government to engage medical interns in dialogue to address the internship crisis.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Indian High Commission in Kenya celebrated India's 80th Independence Day on August 15 at India House with cultural performances, cuisine, and an exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of India's National Song "Vande Mataram."
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday after rumours spread that an electric pole had fallen on devotees. Bihar's Chief Minister announced compensation of 400,000 rupees to families of victims.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK has begun phasing out products containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a chemical used in gel nail polish, following concerns about reproductive health effects. Nail salons can use existing stock until February 14, 2027, when all TPO-containing products must be removed.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
About 300 anti-migrant protesters marched to the 46th SADC summit in Durban, calling on regional leaders to remove foreign nationals. The heavily policed demonstration was organized by a fringe anti-immigrant group amid weeks of protests that prompted tens of thousands of foreign nationals to flee South Africa.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European federations including England, Ireland, and Wales in rescinding their backing. Infantino faces re-election at next year's FIFA Congress amid pressure from three confederations that have accused him of "deception" over a private investor World Cup plan.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the arrest, alleged harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union stood in solidarity with Ugandan medical interns demanding better working conditions, timely deployment and payment of stipends, and called on Ugandan authorities to release all interns and healthcare workers detained for participating in peaceful demonstrations.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya generates more than 90 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources and is Africa's leading geothermal producer, but researchers at Strathmore University argue that extending this success across the broader economy to achieve net-zero emissions will require stronger policies, greater investment, and technological innovation.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Prominent figures including Pope Leo XIV and Senator Bernie Sanders have raised concerns about cyberattacks and AI's potential to outsmart its creators, take over critical systems like nuclear codes, and render humans irrelevant if it operates without human oversight.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that maladministration—service failure, delay, inaction, and inefficiency in public offices—is a form of governance failure that costs Kenyans as much as corruption but receives little public outrage or scrutiny.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's Vision 2060 ambition for Kenya to become like Singapore is admirable, but warns the nation risks pursuing prosperity without building the institutional and human capital foundations that actually enable development—comparing Kenya's gap between aspirations and groundwork to announcing a barefoot journey to distant destinations.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece reflects on how videos of newly graduated KDF officers openly embracing family and crying at their pass-out ceremony, shared on social media, challenged the traditional perception that military and police officers should remain emotionally stoic. The piece suggests the Gen Z generation is breaking with an old mythology that officers should keep emotions separate from duty.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Social media has fundamentally shifted power toward consumers, enabling them to publicly air complaints directly to companies and audiences within minutes. Companies now monitor social channels around the clock because delayed responses risk escalating into public relations crises, and viral complaints can shape brand perception before companies respond.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mastercard's chief community and belonging officer argues that companies must measure inclusion as a profit and loss statement, not merely a workplace value, and demonstrate it through tangible products—citing the Mastercard Touch Card, designed with blind and low-sighted people, as an example of inclusion that has scaled across ATMs and point-of-sale terminals.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Impulse buying—making unplanned purchases driven by emotions rather than careful thinking—is a common feature of consumer behaviour in Kenya, often encouraged by retailers who design shopping experiences to encourage spending beyond planned amounts.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →