Senators are pressing for the conclusion of an investigation into former energy sector chiefs, including ex-Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and ex-EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Senators are pressing for the conclusion of an investigation into former energy sector chiefs, including ex-Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and ex-EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
MP Peter Opondo Kaluma remains free three days after making remarks bordering on incitement to political violence that fueled anarchy in Homa Bay County during the Linda Mwananchi brigade campaign, prompting public concern over selective law enforcement.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament, led by Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni, are seeking a statement from the National Assembly Committee on Labour on the harmonisation and strengthening of maternity leave entitlements for female employees, questioning whether the existing framework adequately promotes equitable maternity protection.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple journalists reported assaults, robberies, and injuries while covering a Linda Mwananchi faction convoy tour led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in Homa Bay County on August 16, describing scenes of sustained terror and running battles with armed gangs.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public debt has reached Sh13.011 trillion as of end-June 2026, up from Sh8.7 trillion in September 2022, an increase of Sh4.3 trillion in four years. Debt servicing now consumes nearly three-quarters of government revenue.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, former KPC MD Joe Sang and former EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo are still facing legal scrutiny and have not been exonerated in ongoing investigations related to their tenures in the energy sector.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political rallies across Kenya have witnessed destruction and disruption, raising concerns over constitutional freedoms and prompting public condemnation of political violence as unacceptable in modern Kenya.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's government is asking Kenyans for ideas on tax policy as it works to address a growing budget gap.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament, led by Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni, are calling for a statement from the National Assembly Committee on Labour on harmonisation and strengthening of maternity leave entitlements for female employees, questioning whether the existing framework adequately promotes equitable maternity protection.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two former aides returned to Milimani High Court for a virtual mention to check if pre-sentence and victim impact reports have been filed before mitigation and sentencing in the murder of Sharon Otieno, a 26-year-old Rongo University student they were convicted of killing in September 2018.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Journalists covering a Linda Mwananchi faction convoy led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in Homa Bay County on August 16 reported assaults, robberies, and injuries from armed gangs who besieged the convoy, describing sustained terror and running battles.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public and publicly guaranteed debt reached Sh13.011 trillion at the end of June 2026, up from Sh8.7 trillion in September 2022, with debt servicing consuming nearly three-quarters of revenue.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political rallies have witnessed trails of destruction and disruptions in Kenya, with over 300 days remaining until the general election. Concerns over constitutional freedoms and political violence continue as Kenyans condemn such behavior as unacceptable.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The African Union has launched a Pan-African Youth Framework on Youth, Peace and Climate Justice, calling for greater involvement of young people in decision-making on Africa's peace, security and climate challenges. The framework was developed following consultations with youth-led organisations in more than 15 African countries.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, is expected to visit Nyeri county on Tuesday to meet supporters and strengthen his political influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of 2027. His allies allege plans to disrupt his meetings as rival political camps trade accusations over possible violence.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A rally in Homa Bay County exposed the region's poor road conditions and neglected infrastructure, contradicting claims by some politicians that the region's infrastructure has improved significantly under President William Ruto's government. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo attributed the poor state of roads to several years of marginalisation.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hakainde Hichilema, a 64-year-old businessman who first won the presidency in 2021, secured a second term on August 13 with around 60 percent of votes against rival Brian Mundubile. He credits his re-election to steering Zambia through economic turnaround efforts including debt restructuring and free education, though critics note economic gains have not reached the majority living on less than $3 a day.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government. Thursday's election in the copper-rich nation was largely peaceful, though opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities tainted the run-up.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said health reforms initiated by the Kenya Kwanza administration are addressing corruption and access to quality care, with Parliament passing four key health laws in 2023 including the Primary Health Care Act and the Facility Improvement Financing Act.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Officials from UDA and ODM in northern Kenya's Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties have launched a grassroots initiative to extend the broad-based alliance to electoral wards and campaign for President Ruto's re-election and candidates for the five other electoral positions in the next general election.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned violence at their rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday and is calling for the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Town MP Opondo Kaluma, alleging inflammatory statements. The faction reported one security team member dead, an injured driver, and an amputated leg among their members.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has defended leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing a poll showing constituents' overwhelming support for the move and frustrations he experienced as a legislator. The switch reunites him with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he had voted to impeach in October 2024.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended the state of roads in the county, attributing poor infrastructure to decades of marginalisation stretching back to independence. Wanga cited the Mbita–Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori corridor as evidence of a wider infrastructure deficit, arguing that the county's development challenges span successive governments and should not be blamed on one administration.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Busia County Assembly's Public Administration Committee has launched an audit of tenancy documents and rent arrears owed to private landlords, triggered by a motion from Bukhayo East MCA Eunice Wandera. During inspections in Samia and Bunyala sub-counties, the committee found substantial unpaid rent dating back to 2021, including sh395,400 owed by Namboboto/Nambuku Ward.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Federal Party of Kenya has started a rebranding and restructuring exercise covering its logo, symbol, organisational structure, website, materials, colours, and slogan ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move comes after the party unveiled Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana as its leader, amid pressure from party members and Coast region supporters for him to make a presidential bid or serve as President William Ruto's running mate.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is taking his newly adopted People's Party of Kenya to the Rift Valley to explain his fallout with President William Ruto to political leaders and voters, marking his first major campaign outside Mount Kenya after formally leaving the UDA for the opposition.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested nine people over alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud involving the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies programme at the National Treasury, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Investigators found the money was channeled to 23 private entities for goods and services never supplied, and that programme officials allegedly used false and forged documents to account for the funds.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Mount Kenya leaders to back a single opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, proposing a broader alliance around his Democracy for the Citizens Party and the Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. Gachagua's unity push follows early-August talks between him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, though his Democratic Action Party-Kenya has yet to formally commit to the Azimio coalition.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over remarks he made in which he told a political gathering to "deal with" people against President William Ruto's re-election, with a warning that failure to appear would lead to his arrest.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Kenya Health Summit 2026, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula pledged Parliament's full support for Government reforms aimed at transforming Kenya's health sector and advancing Universal Health Coverage, emphasising Parliament's critical role through legislation, resource allocation and oversight.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has challenged President William Ruto to release a police reforms taskforce report he chaired within seven days, or Maraga will release it himself. Maraga accuses Ruto of failing to implement the report's recommendations to restore National Police Service independence and end police brutality over nearly three years.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has accused former president Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the opposition, including Jubilee and Linda Mwananchi parties, as well as bloggers against the government. The accusation has become routine in Kenya Kwanza's 2027 campaign messaging.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto's government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay and claimed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the IEBC are part of a plan to create conditions for postponing the 2027 elections by two years and declaring a state of emergency.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdullahi Sajo, endorsed by the Garen Council of Elders as Wajir North parliamentary aspirant, has called on residents to register as voters and participate in the 2027 General Election to strengthen the region's voice and secure greater development attention at the national level.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado, convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno, has asked the High Court for a lenient sentence including a non-custodial term, citing his age, health condition, and the lengthy trial period. In his pre-sentence report, Obado maintained his innocence in Sharon's death despite acknowledging an intimate relationship with her, expressed remorse, and stated willingness to support her family.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Constitutional lawyers Paul Muite and Willis Otieno have argued that displaying the President's portrait is a matter of political tradition rather than legal requirement. Under Kenya's Constitution, the national symbols are limited to the National Flag, National Anthem, Coat of Arms, and Public Seal, with no legal obligation to display the presidential portrait in private or public offices.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo warned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his allies are setting him up for political failure ahead of the 2027 General Election, invoking the historical example of Tom Mboya. Odhiambo, a supporter of President William Ruto, urged Nyanza Region residents to back Ruto for a second term.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma to appear for questioning over utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The summons cites alleged statements made by Gachagua at various public forums, including remarks in Kisii County on February 23, 2026, and statements during a Meru tour in late July 2026.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has dismissed claims that the government signed a Sh104 billion contract with Safaricom and Apeiro Limited for Social Health Authority technology, saying instead that the government designed a digital system for transparency and pays investors for services rather than purchasing technology outright.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
In a recent sermon, Jesus Celebration Centre pastor Wilfred Lai told his congregation that harboring hatred toward President William Ruto is anti-Christian and comparable to spiritual murder, asserting that "if you hate Ruto, you are a murderer" and calling for respect toward the Head of State.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear on August 27 over various utterances made at public forums, warning that failure to appear could result in arrest warrants and criminal proceedings. The summons follows NCIC's July 28 disclosure that Gachagua was under investigation for alleged hate speech and incitement alongside other political figures.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Naivasha High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail and barred the DCI and National Police Service from arresting or detaining him while he faces investigations by the EACC and DCI. The court order follows weeks of reported arrest attempts and comes days after Badilisha defected from the UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated criticism of ODM leader Oburu Oginga, claiming that allies of President William Ruto within ODM had raised concerns about Oburu's suitability to lead the President's campaign, and suggesting pressure was mounting within the President's camp to remove Oburu from ODM leadership. The remarks are part of an increasingly bitter contest over ODM's political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested nine Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving the PROFIT Programme, which was meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing. The money was allegedly diverted to private entities for goods and services that were never supplied or rendered.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) has petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing the current engagement process is inadequate and exclusionary.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has challenged a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, disputing the transcription and translation of remarks attributed to him and requesting the correct version before responding. The NCIC summoned him over remarks allegedly made on August 15 in which he warned against use of the phrase "one-term" in Homa Bay and threatened action against hotels hosting individuals associated with that political camp.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has cautioned newly trained officers against posting crime-scene images, operational information, and other sensitive material on social media, emphasizing that officers' online conduct affects public confidence in the police.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 60% of the vote, the electoral commission announced, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile receiving 38%. The result came after a contested process in which Mundubile claimed voting irregularities without evidence and opposition figures were arrested on suspicion of plotting insurrection.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has convened a multi-agency task force with five sub-committees to coordinate El Niño preparedness, with KSh2.4 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 flood-prone roads. Of the total, KSh2 billion is directed to these works, with tenders already awarded and contractors expected to begin implementation.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation forums on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying the current consultation process is inadequate and exclusionary.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto a seven-day ultimatum to publish the National Taskforce on Police Reforms report, which was submitted on November 16, 2023, citing incidents of chaos and violence as evidence of deteriorating policing under the current administration.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has asked the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to reschedule his appearance over alleged remarks made at a political gathering, disputing the transcription and translation of the statements attributed to him and citing unavoidable State duties on the scheduled date.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested nine suspects, including senior National Treasury officials, over alleged embezzlement and fraudulent disbursement of Ksh.1,569,582,338.20 under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) Programme. EACC found that funds meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing were channelled to private entities for goods and services never supplied between 2013/2014 and 2023/2024.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts will appear before the High Court on September 16, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing following their conviction in the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court will consider probation reports, a victim impact statement, and submissions from prosecution and defence before determining sentences.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President Ruto's UDA party and joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, beginning his first political tour in his home county of Murang'a with a rally in Makuyu. Nyoro said his move followed extensive consultations with opposition leaders including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to release the complete and unedited report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, which was submitted in November 2023. Maraga warned he will publish the report himself if the President fails to do so, citing unfulfilled recommendations including restoring police independence and ending what he terms systematic police brutality.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Treasury Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat and will instead seek the Makadara Constituency Member of Parliament seat on a Democratic Congress Party ticket, following consultations with political mentors and calls from Makadara residents.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved the prosecution of three National Treasury officials and six business owners over the alleged misappropriation of Sh1.57 billion under the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovation and Technologies (PROFIT). The suspects face charges including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, and financial misconduct.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party deputy John Methu dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly formed political vehicle as a "wheelbarrow," saying it would not sway voter loyalties in Mt Kenya. Nyoro recently joined the People's Party of Kenya and has consulted with opposition figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 election.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16, saying residents were "provoked" and his remarks were taken out of context. Kaluma said he received a letter from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and instructed his lawyers to respond, arguing some remarks were incorrectly transcribed or translated.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has ordered Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Homa Bay County headquarters over his alleged association with violence that erupted in the county during the Linda Mwananchi tour on August 16, 2026.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has publicly ended his political relationship with Deputy Fred Kirui, accusing him of orchestrating two failed impeachment attempts. Mutai named Jackson Rop, the current County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, as his preferred running mate for the 2027 election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged residents of Mathira to block agents affiliated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance from polling stations during next year's General Election, sparking controversy.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Police Service has established a Strategic Communications Office at Police Headquarters in Nairobi to strengthen public engagement through traditional and digital platforms, supporting community safety and public awareness amid digital transformation in policing.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kikuyu elders from Kirinyaga County have rejected attempts to divide the wider Mt Kenya region into East and West political blocs, warning that the push could deepen divisions for political gain and saying Kirinyaga should not be classified as part of Mt Kenya East without residents' consent.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Auditor General revealed that Kenya incurred Sh7.65 billion in loan commitment fees over five financial years (2020/2021 to 2024/2025), with fees declining from Sh2.063 billion to Sh1.07 billion, a 47.6 per cent reduction.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's paint consumption is growing at a double-digit rate, faster than GDP growth, driven by new construction and maintenance of existing properties. The construction sector grew 6.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with manufacturers facing increased regional and imported competition.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tea and coffee sales reached Sh2.60 billion at last week's auctions in Mombasa and Nairobi, a slight increase from the previous week's Sh1.816 billion. KTDA-managed factories and small stakeholders improved earnings as prices rose, with 13 factories achieving above Sh387 per kilo compared to seven in the prior week.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KEBS, and the Attorney General for failing to prevent adulteration and mislabeling of rice sold as authentic Kenya pishori. Manufacturers report that traders are blending domestic pishori with imported rice and selling it under Kenyan brands, damaging the local rice industry.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A landmark trial begins Tuesday in California where a coalition of states sues Meta, claiming the company deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children in violation of state and federal laws. Meta attempted to block ex-employee Arturo Bejar from testifying as an expert witness, but a federal judge dismissed the request.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Gregory Mutai quashed a Sh709 million cost award by the Retirement Benefits Tribunal in a dispute over Sh7 billion pension payout, ruling that Standard Chartered Bank was not given a chance to be heard before the decision was made. The judge directed the tribunal to hear and determine the issue afresh before deciding whether the bank should shoulder the costs incurred by former employees.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An inter-agency committee chaired by Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has directed state agencies to urgently resolve outstanding issues for the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba road project, which aims to upgrade a Northern Corridor link to improve movement of people and goods from Mombasa through western Kenya to Uganda and the wider East African region.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's .ke domain registrations increased by 16.06 per cent year-on-year between June 2025 and June 2026, rising from 111,268 to 129,140 domains—more than four times the global country-code domain average of 3.6 per cent—as small businesses increasingly adopt websites and e-commerce.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Absa Bank Kenya has recorded Ksh.10.5 billion in profit after tax for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with customer assets increasing by eight per cent to Ksh.329.9 billion and customer deposits growing by five per cent to Ksh.380.7 billion.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 50 Kenyan entrepreneurs have completed the inaugural 12-week SEED Programme run by Enwealth Foundation, designed to strengthen skills and capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises. The foundation plans to run the programme on a recurring basis.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's .ke domain registrations grew 16.06 per cent between June 2025 and June 2026, increasing from 111,268 to 129,140 domains, significantly outpacing the global country-code domain market's 3.6 per cent growth. KeNIC is positioning domain registration as an entry point for wider digital transformation, enabling businesses to access e-commerce, cloud computing, and online marketing services.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Unionisable employees at agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc will receive a 15% wage increase over the 2026/27 Collective Bargaining Agreement period following union negotiations, with more than 3,500 workers receiving 8% in 2026 and 7% in 2027.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's private sector has warned that weak trust in institutions increases the cost of doing business, discourages investment, and undermines competitiveness, with tangible financial consequences including higher borrowing costs, increased compliance expenses, and slower investment flows. Business leaders meeting ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that in low-trust environments, businesses incur additional costs to manage uncertainty, with costs rippling through the economy via higher interest rates, increased bureaucracy, and slower growth.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has opened its Kenya office in Nairobi, providing access to qualifications, membership, and professional development for procurement professionals and organisations in East Africa. CIPS Global CEO Ben Farrell said the organisation is committed to establishing a long-term presence in Africa and professionalising procurement across the continent.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is accelerating efforts to remove technical trade barriers across East Africa through Mutual Recognition Agreements under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework, aiming to facilitate seamless cross-border agricultural trade and harmonize standards among member states.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Uganda are formalizing online gaming operations through new rules and mobile-money integration. Kenya's 2025 Gambling Control Act establishes a real-time electronic monitoring system under the Gambling Regulatory Authority to track licensed gambling activity across payment and gaming systems.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Digital services across Africa succeed when customers have dependable mobile connections and can complete payments, but weak coverage and expensive data outside major cities remain barriers to reaching national markets.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six miners are believed trapped underground after a gorge collapsed at a gold mine in Naduat, Turkana County, with rescue efforts ongoing involving local residents, security officers, county officials, and the Kenya Red Cross.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Coffee farmers affiliated to Lower Eastern Coffee Millers have been urged to increase production and shares to boost the miller. The Machakos Co-operation Union chairman said the mill has grown rapidly over seven years, and leadership has established a brokerage company for coffee marketing and called members to support value-addition initiatives.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government is developing a plan to divert excess water from Lake Baringo, which has risen 12 to 14 metres over 15 years, into a large-scale irrigation scheme covering about 100,000 acres in Baringo and potentially Turkana counties. Engineers would build a dyke to prevent saline water from Lake Bogoria from mixing with Baringo's fresh water, then channel the excess through tunnels and canals under a private-sector investment model projected to generate close to Sh40 billion in economic value.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has launched the Sustainable Food Banking Strategy for Methane Mitigation Project in Kisumu, Vihiga and Siaya counties, aiming to address food waste (approximately 40 per cent of food produced annually, valued at $578 million) by redirecting surplus food to hungry households while reducing methane emissions from landfills.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Migori County are calling on the government to establish more National Cereals and Produce Board stores closer to farming communities, saying they face challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer, with some traveling more than 20 kilometres to the nearest store. Farmers also report being forced to make multiple trips due to long queues and say the distribution process needs streamlining.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Union, a key player in Kenya's dairy sector, recently hosted CIC Insurance Group leadership at its Maziwa Millers Ltd facility. The Union has achieved 28-fold growth over the past 13 years, reflecting investment in the dairy value chain and commitment to farmers and cooperative societies.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Lands Principal Secretary issued 477 title deeds to residents of Kapchure Settlement Scheme in Tinderet Constituency, Nandi County, resolving years of uncertainty over land ownership in an area affected by colonial-era displacements.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is developing a water management project to harness excess water from the Lake Baringo–Lake Bogoria basin for agricultural irrigation. Officials from the Irrigation and Defence ministries have held consultations and technical assessments, with preliminary findings suggesting the excess water could be conveyed to areas with irrigation development potential.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has registered 32.2 million people under the Social Health Authority (SHA), its highest-ever registration into a social health scheme since independence, marking a major gain in the health sector under the Kenya Kwanza administration's push towards Universal Health Coverage.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rising numbers of Kenyans are falling victim to online scams and mobile money fraud, with one example being a man who wired Sh5,600 after seeing a fake job vacancy posted on Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital's website.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man lost Sh5,600 to a fake job opportunity advertised on Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital's website in August 2023. The article examines why Kenyans are among the biggest victims of online scams and mobile money fraud.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A biological father in Eldoret is facing an incest charge after allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter on several occasions following his wife's death. The girl testified in court that her father made inappropriate advances and conditioned school supplies on sexual acts; she reported the abuse to a teacher after his threats.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Busia intercepted more than 800 kilogrammes of cannabis valued at Sh35 million, allegedly being smuggled from Uganda through the Kenya-Uganda border. The arrest was part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit drugs, with the cannabis packed in 22 sacks of approximately 50 kilogrammes each.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has defended the Social Health Authority, saying the new health financing system has channeled billions of shillings to county hospitals and primary healthcare facilities, and that counties have recorded significant gains in the health sector over the past four years through improved collaboration between national and county governments.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization and UNICEF report that only 40 per cent of healthcare facilities worldwide had toilets meeting basic sanitation standards, while 11 per cent have no sanitation services at all. The report, based on data from 70 countries, found significant regional variation, with only 23 per cent of facilities in sub-Saharan Africa providing basic services compared to 55 per cent in central and southern Asia.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Moi University workers retrenched in 2001 have given the institution one month to pay termination dues awarded by the Employment and Labour Relations Court in October 2025, threatening legal action if unpaid. The court ordered each of 62 claimants to receive four months' basic pay and house allowance, but the workers rejected a university offer claiming it violated the ruling.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is stepping up cancer efforts through expanded early screening and strengthened local diagnostic capacity, with Kisumu County working with the Africa Cancer Foundation and international partners to bring specialised care closer to patients who previously travelled to Nairobi or abroad for treatment. A partnership aims to establish the proposed Chun Jeong-Eun Nyong'o Cancer Centre in Kisumu to create additional capacity for cancer diagnosis and treatment in western Kenya.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Over 50 passengers aboard a Tameed bus from Mombasa to Nairobi experienced a bedbug infestation that forced the trip to be cut short after passengers demanded to be returned. Bedbugs have become a widespread menace in Kenyan society, affecting public transport, homes, offices, hotels, and schools across Nairobi, Mombasa, and other towns.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's health reforms, saying significant progress has been made in improving access to medicines, equipment and healthcare workers. The Government is preparing to provide details on the Universal Health Coverage programme, branded Taifa Care, during a town hall meeting.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers' unions want the TSC to define what constitutes misconduct under its new social media directive before enforcement, warning that vague rules could be misused to intimidate educators. They are pushing for wider consultation and clarity on what is prohibited, particularly for content created outside school premises and working hours.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A nurses' strike in Kenya has crippled public hospital services, pushing patients including pregnant women to pay out-of-pocket at private facilities. One mother-to-be, unable to rely on her planned public hospital delivery, was forced to use all her savings and seek help from friends and community members to cover emergency care at a private facility.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Young people from Nairobi's informal settlements say skills training alone is insufficient for sustainable livelihoods; they call for greater access to jobs, financing, technology, and basic services, citing barriers such as lack of equipment, information, and employment opportunities.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has rolled out a Sh60 million social protection grant programme targeting women, youth, widows, persons living with disabilities and other marginalised groups to improve livelihoods and promote economic empowerment. Governor Fernandes Barasa launched the countywide initiative at Navakholo Stadium, designed to provide financial support for establishing or expanding small businesses and building sustainable sources of livelihood.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has accused the defunct National Health Insurance Fund system of enabling theft from sick Kenyans through claims for procedures that never happened, fictitious patients and inflated bills. He called digital health systems essential to closing loopholes and described Universal Health Coverage as one of the government's most consequential social transformation efforts.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Milimani High Court judge dismissed a bid by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi to disqualify the magistrate hearing a Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud case, ruling that the magistrate retained criminal jurisdiction after being transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 47-year-old man was found dead in stagnant water in Khwiliba, Vihiga County, after being reported missing from his home on Saturday. Residents have appealed to authorities to drain the water, citing safety concerns after two deaths linked to the stagnant water.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua is expected to answer bribery charges after the High Court in Kerugoya declined to stop his prosecution. The magistrate had alleged he was publicly vilified before arraignment, but the DPP, AG and EACC urged the court to strike out his case, arguing he failed to appear before court twice and should raise his concerns at trial.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Clinical officers in Kakamega downed tools after the county failed to sign and implement their 2025/2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement, despite a 21-day notice and 14-day ultimatum. The union is demanding CBA signing, implementation of career guidelines, a return-to-work formula with promotions, and proper grading of officers.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has asked the High Court for compensation, citing emotional trauma and financial depletion from her murder and prolonged court proceedings. The family reported spending approximately KSh1.2 million on travel and court attendance over seven to eight years, KSh3.5 million on funeral expenses, and selling assets to cover costs, leaving unmet needs in education, healthcare, food and housing.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from a 16-year-old girl alleging she was defiled by her biological father following their mother's death. The father, Alex Wafula, faces incest charges under the Sexual Offences Act; he was arrested after the girl confided in a teacher about the abuse.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police are calling for Kassim Abdi Sebu and Oliver Jaoko to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over their alleged roles in chaos witnessed in Homa Bay county over the weekend. Fifteen suspects arrested with crude weapons on Saturday have been produced in court and remanded for four days, while detectives pursue 25 suspects connected to the violence.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A criminal case involving an assaulted minor that had stalled for more than a year at Mombasa Law Courts has been fixed for mention following intervention by the Commission on Administrative Justice. The minor missed approximately six months of school due to trauma counselling and repeated court appearances while the case remained pending since the accused took a plea in June 2025.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has arrested several pedestrians at Taj Mall in Transami for crossing at undesignated points instead of using footbridges and marked crossing facilities. The enforcement operation is part of a wider crackdown on unsafe highway crossings in Nairobi.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Bupa Global concluded its inaugural Healthy Cities Challenge in Kenya in June, with employees, customers, brokers and partners collectively recording 17,012,696 steps. The month-long initiative aimed to encourage physical activity while generating charitable funding through the Bupa Foundation to support healthier and sustainable communities, culminating in a community walk at Karura Forest attended by 130 participants.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is stepping up cancer care efforts by prioritising early detection, building local treatment capacity, and strengthening partnerships between governments, healthcare providers and international organisations. Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, a cancer survivor, stressed the need to invest in local capacity so patients don't have to travel to Nairobi or abroad for specialised care.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited KEMSA's exhibition stand at the Kenya Health Summit in Nairobi to see how digital systems are improving efficiency and accountability in the health supply chain. KEMSA said its order fill rate has risen to 90 per cent from 40 per cent three years ago, and highlighted its Paperless KEMSA system and last-mile delivery model for health commodities to facilities.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Armed men demolished three houses on a disputed 1.8-acre parcel in Gwada village, Kisumu East, leaving a family homeless. The incident was captured on camera; one family member was threatened at gunpoint while attempting to record the demolition.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said government health sector reforms over three years have succeeded, with 32.3 million Kenyans now enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) since its October 2024 launch—up from 8 million under the previous National Hospital Insurance Fund—and 178 billion shillings paid to hospitals while SHA has treated over eight million people.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following a Citizen TV expose, additional victims have come forward with accounts of sexual assault, forced drugging, and digital manipulation allegedly perpetrated by King Nwachukwu, an American national accused of being a serial Tinder predator in Nairobi. Nwachukwu is in police custody and scheduled for a bail application at Kibera Law Courts on August 31.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old man was charged in Mombasa court with child cruelty after allegedly torturing and neglecting his three-year-old stepdaughter in Likoni between July 19 and August 15, 2026. He pleaded not guilty to the charge contrary to the Children Act, 2022.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jennifer Karina, a career coach and relationship expert, argues that highly successful people can face unique challenges in personal relationships, as professional qualities like independence, ambition, high standards, and decisiveness may create tension if not balanced with vulnerability, communication, and emotional connection.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo received the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 18th, making her the first Black African artist and first African musician to earn the honor. She is only the second African-born entertainer commemorated on the boulevard, following South African actress Charlize Theron.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Under-20 champion Emmanuel Kiprono led Kenya to sweep all cross-country gold medals at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association games in Morogoro, Tanzania, winning in 22 minutes, 25.6 seconds.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
St Joseph's Girls Kitale defeated Tanzania's Kilombero Secondary School 5-0, while Nyakach Girls beat Ziba 3-0, in matches of the 2026 East Africa Games football tournament in Morogoro, Tanzania. Both teams improved their positions in their respective pools, with St Joseph's now second in Group B on five points and Nyakach second in Group A on four points.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
KCB rugby team won the Kabeberi Sevens title by defeating Strathmore Leos 14-12, bouncing back after a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens two weeks prior. The victory moved KCB back to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings with 57 points, six ahead of Kabras Sugar.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen-year-old Archie Camm was voted Most Valuable Player among players under handicap 0 at the Mug of Mugs Cup at Northern Kenya Polo Club, where his team Samurai finished second after losing 7.5–7 to eventual winners Sosian Spatchcocks.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The second edition of Networks Open padel tournament will run from August 25 to 30 at Village Market in Nairobi, offering Sh600,000 in prizes across nine categories for players of all skill levels, including a Top Kenya 4.5+ category featuring the country's highest-ranked players.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Serena and Venus Williams lost their first doubles match together since 2022, falling to Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. German top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round with a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6) win over Terrance Atmane.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon's national women's football team won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Malawi 3–0 in Sunday's final in Morocco. Thousands of supporters gathered in Yaounde on Monday to celebrate the team's return home.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Homeboyz team manager Boniface Imbenzi has expressed confidence in new head coach Edward Manoa, who is assisted by Paul Okatwa, to improve the team's performance in the Kenyan Premier League this season following recent disappointing results.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A split within Asian football deepened after the region's top official hit back at Qatar's challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions. Qatar's football chief said neither he nor the QFA had been consulted before the joint statement was issued.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal start the new Premier League season as defending champions for the first time since 2004-05, hosting promoted Coventry in the opening match on Friday, while Manchester City face uncertainty following Pep Guardiola's departure after a decade managing the club.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC will compete at the Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they seek to extend their lead in the overall competition. KCB have won the opening Prinsloo Sevens and retained the Kabeberi Sevens title for a fifth consecutive year.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who played three matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year, will reunite with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Robert Saruni, founder and CEO of Magnolia Athletics Camp, says he did not unilaterally close the facility but rather suspended operations due to an internal ownership dispute involving donors and coaches, clarifying that the camp sits on privately purchased land.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers captain Meldinah Sande says the team is ready to defend their African title and qualify for the 2028 Olympics. Sande called on fans to support the team during the championship and welcomed new squad members, including Milka Akinyi's maiden senior call-up from St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda's Celestin Nsanzuwera claimed the Absa Ruiru Invitational title after a flawless final round of 5-under par 65 to finish on 10-under par 200, securing his second Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing title of the season.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan striker Collins Mwangi has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Kagera Sugar after finishing as the National Super League's second-tier top scorer with Fortune Sacco. Mwangi expressed his excitement about the step up to top-flight football in Tanzania, calling it a dream come true while asking for patience during his adaptation period.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's football federation has appointed Patrick Vieira, a 1998 World Cup winner born in Senegal, as head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after Senegal's loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 32.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transylvania's fortified churches, built in the Middle Ages to shelter residents from attacks, face structural deterioration. A historic church in Mosna, Romania, lost part of its outer wall in June, and the village's remaining Saxon community member fears further damage to the structure that attracts 4,000 visitors yearly.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Sudan is developing Boma-Badingilo National Park as a tourism frontier, where nearly six million antelopes migrate across thousands of square kilometres during May-September. The country's Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Minister says it aims to open the destination to the world while preserving its natural character.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sri Lanka's government has proposed sweeping judicial reforms including increasing courthouses, creating new appeals courts outside the capital, raising judges' retirement age by two years, and recruiting additional justices and staff. The measures aim to address a backlog of about 1.1 million cases, though lawyers and opposition parties criticize them as threatening judicial independence.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since conflict began on February 28. The threat comes as ongoing talks between Oman and Iran address navigation arrangements through the waterway, following the collapse of a Pakistan-mediated US-Iran interim deal.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 5,000 confirmed cases and over 2,320 deaths across six provinces, becoming the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak since it was declared in May after the Bundibugyo species was detected in Ituri.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing his victory as evidence of Zambians' trust in his leadership. Hichilema secured a second term with about 60 per cent of the vote, defeating Brian Mundubile who polled roughly 38 per cent.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck Granada on Tuesday, causing wall cracks and debris to fall, lightly injuring three people including a girl hospitalised. The quake follows a slightly stronger magnitude-5.0 earthquake that hit the city on Saturday with no reported injuries.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday. The election was largely peaceful but critics said the race was tightly managed by the government and the run-up was marked by opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indonesia is deploying cloud seeding to tackle a severe wildfire season in Borneo driven by a strong El Niño, with over 100,000 hectares burned in the first half of the year according to the government, though independent analysis puts the figure through July at over 285,000 hectares.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A ninth-grade student livestreamed himself shooting a classmate dead at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, a Catholic private school in western Mindanao, before shooting himself on the fifth floor. Police are investigating the motive, firearm ownership, and how the weapon entered the school campus.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Thailand's justice minister pledged to review pardon criteria following public backlash over the release of 85-year-old Laota Saenlee, a drug trafficker linked to Myanmar drug kingpins who was arrested in 2016 for selling crystal meth and freed after serving less than a decade of a life sentence. A former narcotics police chief who investigated him said he was "shocked that a major drugs dealer was released so early."
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Firefighters are attempting to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century at the High Fens nature reserve, which has grown to 3,000 hectares. The blaze, which charred peatland, pine trees and hiking trails, has been partially contained, but difficult terrain and gusty easterly winds complicate operations.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least two dozen people in central Nigeria's Plateau state on Monday night, according to survivors. The attack marks the latest flare-up in a state plagued by recurring communal violence between Muslim ethnic Fulani herders and settled farmers, many Christian, over access to land and resources.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO Director-General warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving faster than any previous epidemic and risks spreading to more countries, stating the outbreak is "far from being under control." The DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people out of nearly 5,000 cases, making it the deadliest in the country's history, and is being fuelled by insecurity, displacement, and population movement in weakly-governed regions.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with around 60 percent of the vote, but his main challenger Brian Mundubile, who scored around 38 percent, vowed to contest the result and alleged intimidation marred the campaign. International observers echoed opposition concerns about the election's integrity.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since a conflict began on February 28. Trump called for Tehran to surrender as pressure mounts on Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections over the nearly six-month stalemate.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least 24 people in a Monday night attack on Bin-Per village in Nigeria's Plateau state, according to survivors. The violence reflects recurring communal clashes between Muslim Fulani herders and settled Christian farmers over land and resources in the region.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates from Puntland have used a previously hijacked ship, the MV Sward, to seize additional vessels including the Cameroon-flagged Lutuf, continuing a resurgence of attacks that began in April after more than a decade of relative security.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on August 18, the first visit to Russia by the ex-junta chief since taking office as civilian president in April following elections dismissed as a sham by Western observers. Russia was one of the few countries that backed Myanmar after the 2021 military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war estimated to have killed more than 100,000 people.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine's Minister of Youth and Sports has written to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem requesting reconsideration of the international motorsport governing body's decision to lift a ban on competitors from Russia and Belarus competing with their own flags and anthems, a restriction that had been in place since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A BBC investigation has identified at least 30 children, mostly British, feared to have been conceived through IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using wrong sperm or egg donors than those selected by parents. Three staff members at Dogus IVF Centre are suspected of misleading parents about donors, though one denies wrongdoing and two have not responded.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on winning re-election with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13, defeating 13 challengers, saying the victory will anchor Hichilema's visionary leadership and strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said no talks with Iran are under way or scheduled, and posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, contradicting his envoy Jared Kushner's statement that the US and Iran were having "very positive and active conversations". Trump has been pressing a threat to claim sovereignty over the strategic waterway as a nearly six-month-old Iran war continues.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence, which relies on processing data from multiple sources through computer chips and data centres, mimics natural intelligence and should be leveraged as a pathway to industrialisation in Kenya.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that every Kenyan has a constitutional right to safe food, and that public authorities must consistently enforce hygiene standards in butcheries, bakeries, restaurants, and street-vending outlets to protect consumers from preventable disease.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece examines how the lavish wedding of the President's daughter, marked by helicopters and luxury vehicles, reignited public debate about inequality while revealing a contradiction: Kenyans simultaneously criticize political excess yet admire displays of wealth and status.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
According to a national conversation launch, Kenya's Vision 2030 political pillar achieved 88.2 per cent implementation, outpacing foundations and enablers (61.6 per cent), the social pillar (59.5 per cent), and the economic pillar (55.5 per cent). The opinion piece contrasts these reported achievements against what the author describes as political incendiary rhetoric and "goonism" as 2027 approaches.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Senator Edwin Sifuna has unexpectedly become a major voice in Kenya's politics by publicly opposing the broad-based government, drawing national attention and setting the political agenda without deliberately seeking the presidency.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's legal system appears to protect the powerful while failing the vulnerable—citing cases of missing persons, land disputes, delayed court decisions, and unenforced court orders—and calls for justice to be administered equally regardless of wealth or connection.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that before rushing into a 2060 development agenda, Kenya should first honestly assess Vision 2030's successes and failures, and ensure the new vision-building process genuinely includes opposition parties, civil society, faith leaders, youth, and ordinary citizens rather than being driven by the current administration alone.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes interior ministry officials for failing to effectively address political violence and goonism, arguing they make only cosmetic statements rather than taking meaningful action to protect citizens and property ahead of the next general elections.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →