Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and some ODM MPs are pushing for him to become President William Ruto's running mate in 2027, a move that has exposed growing tensions within ODM and the broad-based government. Oparanya has warned he could leave the party if excluded from negotiations over a proposed UDA-ODM power-sharing arrangement.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and some ODM MPs are pushing for him to become President William Ruto's running mate in 2027, a move that has exposed growing tensions within ODM and the broad-based government. Oparanya has warned he could leave the party if excluded from negotiations over a proposed UDA-ODM power-sharing arrangement.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A political gang in Homa Bay employs intimidation, beatings, and threats against residents who oppose President Ruto's reelection or ODM politicians who fund the group's activities, operating openly on social media while security agencies remain inactive.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro made his maiden statement pitching focus on agro-economy as a major platform of his newly unveiled People's Party, choosing a news-slow Monday to capture national attention.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has pledged to crush goons if he assumes the presidency, saying the country is embarrassingly being led by goons who harass and beat people with reckless abandon.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Vocal Africa has written to the International Criminal Court requesting it place Kenya under close observation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing a deteriorating political, security and human rights situation and warning that current conditions could create circumstances for mass violence and international crimes, drawing parallels to the 2007-2008 post-election violence.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education will conduct approval hearings on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni, nominated by President William Ruto in July for appointment as Teachers Service Commission commissioners. The committee will examine the nominees' qualifications, experience, integrity and suitability for the positions.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have demanded tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, saying weak enforcement and inadequate penalties are leaving Kenyans exposed to intimidation, abuse and financial losses.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that 3,000 of 5,000 army recruits who graduated from the Defence Forces Recruits Training School on August 13, 2026 are from President William Ruto's community. The allegation echoes historical concerns about ethnic imbalance in Kenyan public service recruitment.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament calling for comprehensive, nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that current consultation arrangements are inadequate and that the Bill's proposals—including flavour bans and licensing requirements—warrant wider consultation and economic assessment.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that a well-organized political gang in Homa Bay uses violence and threats against those opposing President William Ruto's reelection and senior ODM politicians funding their activities, operating with apparent impunity as security agencies remain uninvolved.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and some ODM MPs are pushing for him to become President Ruto's running mate in 2027, with Oparanya warning he could leave ODM if excluded from UDA-ODM power-sharing negotiations.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies are positioning the Democracy for Citizens party as the political vehicle through which the Mt Kenya region will approach the 2027 General Election, with supporters calling for the region to rally behind DCP during Gachagua's political tour of Nyeri.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eleven suspects, including four Treasury officials and business owners, have been charged with 121 counts including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, and money laundering in an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scandal involving the IFAD-funded PROFIT programme. The accused appeared before Magistrate Rose Ndombi and denied all charges.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has called for a thorough police investigation into chaos that occurred in Homa Bay during a Linda Mwananchi rally on Sunday, amid growing dispute from different quarters over what caused the violence.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President William Ruto, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of orchestrating violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday. Orengo claimed the national government was complicit, asserting that attacks of such scale could not have occurred without involvement or knowledge of security agencies.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, and called on President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence. His comments followed violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday where property was destroyed and journalists were assaulted.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Senior state officers in Western Kenya have shifted focus to campaigning for elective seats rather than implementing government development projects, with locals accusing them of using state resources for personal political gain and rendering the administration unpopular ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro urged opposition leaders to remain united to defeat President William Ruto in the next general election, saying only cohesion will help accelerate campaigns and identify a presidential flagbearer. He called on Murang'a residents to attend opposition meetings and outlined strategies to address education, health, unemployment, and national debt.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, is intensifying efforts to eradicate grass-thatched homes through an initiative called "Ondoa Nyasi," pledging to expand the programme to cover more households if he wins the gubernatorial race next year.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Teddy Mwambire, immediate former Kilifi County ODM chairman, has defected to the People's Renaissance Movement party (PRM), where he serves as founder member and national chairman. Mwambire was last year ousted as Kilifi County Assembly speaker and plans to run for Ganze sub-county MP in the next general elections.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, condemned the continuation of his treason trial while he was bedridden and unable to attend, calling it a "farce." Besigye, 70, was abducted in Kenya in 2024 and has been in custody facing charges over an alleged plot against President Yoweri Museveni.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has rejected accusations from her predecessor and Cabinet Minister Alfred Mutua that her administration has failed to maintain the Machakos People's Park, arguing that previous administrations allocated billions yet left many sectors underdeveloped. She says her four years in office have delivered tangible benefits to residents including the establishment of the Machakos Youth Service.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Sweden have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to tackle sophisticated financial crimes, including digital asset concealment and illicit financial flows. The partnership aims to enhance integrity mechanisms in Kenya and Eastern Africa, with Sweden's Ambassador stressing the importance of accountability systems for investment and economic growth.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawmakers scrutinising proposed Public Finance Management (Prison Enterprise Fund) Regulations, 2026, have questioned a provision that would bar anyone who held public office within the previous five years from serving as CEO of the Prison Enterprise Fund, arguing the restriction is excessive and that existing legislation already covers disqualification. The committee also raised concerns that the proposed Sh4 billion initial capital allocation could undermine Parliament's budgetary authority and urged the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to clarify regulations on prisoner rehabilitation programmes and approved prison enterprises.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has identified governance and oversight weaknesses within Kenya's co-operative sector that could create opportunities for corruption, calling for urgent reforms to strengthen accountability and protect sector resources.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Air Force conducted a Joint Air Operations Command Post Exercise at Laikipia Air Base to test decision-making, coordination and ability to respond to evolving operational threats. The exercise brought commanders and staff together in a simulated environment to practise operational planning and assess how different command structures integrate responsibilities for planning and executing air missions.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Vocal Africa has written to the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor, warning that Kenya's political, security and human rights spheres are deteriorating ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing rising ethnic tensions, political incitement, goon mobilisation, and alleged police involvement in violence.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto's administration of using state agencies to intimidate Kenyans and mismanaging the Social Health Authority, claiming the KRA targets businesses with tax demands and that delegations visiting Kenya complained about SHA's performance.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku downplayed the political influence of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly launched People's Party of Kenya, saying it has limited capacity to shape the Mt Kenya region's political direction. Ruku expressed confidence that the political dynamics favoring President William Ruto in 2022 would continue to work in his favour in 2027.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court affirmed that a magistrate transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court can continue to handle criminal cases already before her. Justice Alexander Muteti dismissed a challenge by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi, who questioned Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego's continued handling of his criminal case after her transfer to the ELRC.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine suspects—three National Treasury officials and six business proprietors—have been charged with at least 121 counts over alleged embezzlement and fraudulent disbursement of KSh1.57 billion under the PROFIT programme. They are accused of abusing offices, unlawfully acquiring public property, financial misconduct, uttering false documents, acquiring proceeds of crime, and money laundering.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who left the UDA on August 16, began a political tour of his constituency on Wednesday, calling for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election and criticizing President Ruto's administration for poor governance and poverty. He urged opposition leaders including Gachagua, Babu Owino, Matiang'i, Kalonzo, and Sifuna to unite behind a single candidate by August 2027.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto that Kenya's 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled, saying Kenyans will resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the polls. Gachagua accused the administration of creating conditions that could justify postponing the election and called on the IEBC to demonstrate preparedness and engage opposition parties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of remarks by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to determine whether their public utterances constitute professional misconduct. The Ethics and Disciplinary Liaison Sub-Committee will review publicly available records within 14 days and may file formal complaints before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal if evidence supports the charges.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition has called on the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor to investigate President William Ruto following attacks on Opposition politicians during rallies. People's Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua said the ICC should review previous charges against Ruto and assess whether to reopen the case, urging the prosecutor to monitor developments and investigate if evidence emerges of widespread or systematic attacks organized or tolerated by authorities.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jackline Nyambura Wanjiku has taken Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wanjiku Muratha to the Employment and Labour Relations Court, seeking more than KSh1.2 million in compensation after being summarily dismissed on July 17, 2026. Wanjiku denies the allegations of absenteeism and insubordination, claiming she was not given notice to show cause or an opportunity to defend herself at a disciplinary hearing.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which criminalises match-fixing and manipulation of sporting competitions in Kenya. The legislation introduces a legal definition of manipulation of sports competitions and strengthens the investigative role of Sports Kenya.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has begun a countrywide People's Party tour, saying the opposition must intensify efforts to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro, who campaigned for Kenya Kwanza in 2022, said he became disillusioned by the administration's failure to honour its promises.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor seeking close observation of Kenya's deteriorating political and human rights situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing organized gang use at political gatherings, inflammatory rhetoric, attacks on journalists and protesters, and institutional failure as potential triggers for widespread violations.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct. LSK warned that lawyers do not shed their professional obligations when they take up political office.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi will coordinate a People's Forum for Electoral Preparedness scheduled for October 9, 2026, as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The initiative was prompted by reported incidents of political violence across the country.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
A coalition of opposition parties and political movements has called on the International Criminal Court to assess alleged political violence in Kenya and consider investigating President William Ruto if evidence links those in power to organised attacks ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nine National Treasury officials, company directors and business proprietors have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of up to Sh1.5 billion from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technology (PROFIT). They faced a combined 121 counts including abuse of office, money laundering, and financial misconduct, and pleaded not guilty before the Anti-Corruption Magistrate.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has accused the Kenya Revenue Authority of using tax demands against political opponents and says KRA has stripped him of assets. He also stated he will not allow KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi to join his party and contest the Laikipia governorship.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the IEBC to confirm it will conduct the 2027 General Election as constitutionally provided, amid opposition claims that the government is creating political instability that could be used to justify postponing the August 2027 polls.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the inaugural Kenya Health Summit, President William Ruto held a town hall where striking health workers presented grievances directly to him, with salary arrears emerging as a key concern amid recurring strikes and tensions between unions and county governments.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Noureen Nalwanga, known as Nya Uganda, died after being hit by a speeding vehicle during political violence at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday. She was one of two people who lost their lives in the chaos, while scores of others sustained injuries.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has contested Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's advisory to the Supreme Court, arguing that impeached leaders should not be barred from contesting elections until they have exhausted all available legal remedies. Sonko maintains that the Constitution protects impeached leaders from disqualification while an appeal or review against the impeachment decision remains pending.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, citing weak enforcement and inadequate penalties that leave Kenyans vulnerable to intimidation and financial losses. The National Assembly Public Investments Committee questioned the Auctioneers Licensing Board over its regulatory record, with committee chair Dick Maungu urging decisive action against unlicensed practitioners operating outside the law.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly members have raised alarm over organised groups disrupting political rallies, funerals, church meetings and other public gatherings, warning that political violence threatens citizens' constitutional freedoms and could fuel violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka sought parliamentary action after violence incidents in Kisii and Nyamira counties left bereaved families unable to mourn with dignity.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has increased the maximum retail margins for oil marketing companies by Sh7 per litre, a move expected to lead to higher petrol and diesel prices at the pump.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Family Bank Group reported a 62 per cent rise in half-year profit after tax to Sh3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, while larger rival Absa Bank Kenya posted a 10 per cent decline in interim earnings but declared a Sh2.72 billion interim dividend.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
TECH Global University, recognized by Forbes as the best online university in the world, employs a faculty of over 6,000 specialists holding positions at leading global companies and organizations including Google, Amazon, Mastercard, Coca-Cola, Shell, and top hospitals.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 from October 15–17, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together blockchain innovators, AI pioneers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. The three-day event, themed "Capital, Code and Continuity: Building Africa's Permanent Digital Economy," will feature keynote presentations, policy discussions, investor forums, startup showcases and technical workshops.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Indian manufacturer TVS Motor Company has entered Kenya's electric mobility market with its iQube electric scooter, marking the company's first electric scooter launch in Africa. The move comes as the continent's electric two-wheeler market is projected to grow between 15 and 25 per cent annually through 2030, outpacing the broader two-wheeler sector.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the margins allowed for oil companies by Sh7, resulting in higher petrol and diesel prices at the pump.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Most companies extend credit without assessing risk, but successful businesses are developing the ability to identify creditworthy customers before releasing money. Credit intelligence—reading customer behavior from mobile money flows, point-of-sale records, and payment patterns—differs from credit bureaus, which only show past defaults, and is essential for African markets where demand exceeds supply but liquidity and credit systems remain weak.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Government efforts to bring small business owners into the tax bracket through formalization are reportedly doing more harm than good, according to The Standard.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
KTDA has dismissed documents circulating on social media about factory loans and governance as unverified, as farmers plan to petition for the removal of directors over alleged unexplained loans. The organization urged stakeholders to ignore the false information and called for constructive scrutiny based on authenticated documents.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has allocated Sh2.7 billion to connect 23,682 households in Makueni County to electricity during the current financial year, with the first phase targeting more than 700 households in communities without reliable electricity across six locations and various public facilities.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and co-founder Eduardo Saverin, purchased close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake within 12 months.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of US states is pursuing a federal court case against Meta, alleging the company knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to children and misled the public. The states are seeking approximately $200 billion in penalties, comparing the case to landmark tobacco litigation.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI said Tuesday it was slowing development of its most advanced AI model and tightening internal controls, a month after revealing a cyberattack carried out by one of its AI tools. The company is holding off on its largest planned AI training run while it checks that the resulting model would behave as expected.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly's Public Debt and Privatisation Committee questioned billions of shillings paid in commitment fees on loans Kenya has not fully utilised. The Controller of Budget reported that the Exchequer paid KSh20.066 billion in such fees between 2015/16 and 2025/26, attributing the charges to delays in project implementation and poor coordination between loan financing timelines and government readiness.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Equity Group Holdings announced half-year profit after tax rose 32% to Ksh.45.5 billion, driven by improved balance sheet quality, contributions from regional subsidiaries, and non-funded income growth. Net interest income strengthened 17% to Ksh.69.3 billion, while total income grew 25% to Ksh.124.9 billion.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US pharmaceutical firms Merck and Moderna announced encouraging results from a trial of their experimental vaccine against melanoma, called intismeran autogene, which showed "statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements" for skin cancer patients when used with Merck's Keytruda treatment.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family Bank Group reported a 62% jump in Profit After Tax to Ksh 3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from Ksh 2.2 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by balance sheet expansion and disciplined cost management.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways warns that grounded aircraft, high fuel costs, and global shortages of engines and spare parts continue to hinder the airline's financial recovery. Engine maintenance timelines have doubled to 120 days or more, reducing available seating and revenue capacity.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has improved its Order Fill Rate from 40% in 2022 to over 90%, driven by a shift from a push-based supply model to a demand-driven strategy that consults county stakeholders and health facilities on actual needs.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A landslide at the Zamboye illegal gold mining site in the Central African Republic, near the border with Cameroon, killed at least 100 people on Tuesday afternoon, with search operations continuing. The collapse of underground tunnels is believed to have caused the incident, which a miner described as catastrophic.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
At least 1.5 million Kenyans could be adversely affected by flooding during the October-December rainfall season, with twelve counties facing risk of displacement, farm destruction, infrastructure damage, and loss of lives from a "super" El Niño.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tea farmers from Imenti region in Meru, alongside factory managers, have appealed to President Ruto's administration to remove a 0.8 per cent export levy implemented three months ago, which they describe as oppressive. They blame MPs for failing to protect farmers and point to over 40 taxes and levies associated with tea farming that have reduced incomes and productivity.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
At least 1.5 million Kenyans could be adversely affected by flooding during the October-December rainfall season, with Tana River, Garissa, Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Nairobi, Busia, Kisumu, Narok, Mombasa and Baringo Counties facing the hardest impacts including displacement, farm destruction, infrastructure damage, and loss of lives.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government will import 2.3 billion kilogrammes of maize (25 million bags of 90 kilogrammes each) to address food shortages caused by drought-driven crop failures across the country. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe cited the need to cushion against looming food shortage and said the country will also encourage irrigated agriculture investment to boost production.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A mother and daughter have been arrested for allegedly transferring family land valued at about Sh40 million in Karatina, Nyeri County into their names and those of linked companies without other family members' knowledge between 2020 and 2023. They face charges of conspiracy to defraud and fraudulent procurement of title.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has intensified efforts to unlock financing for the Galana/Athi Dam Project, a major irrigation scheme expected to transform agricultural production across about 200,000 acres. Officials are pursuing a blended financing model combining concessional financing, development grants, the National Infrastructure Fund, and commercial financing, with multiple development and financial partners.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that the government will import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to address an anticipated food deficit. Reduced harvests in major maize-producing regions are expected to create a shortfall of nearly 25 million bags against Kenya's annual consumption of approximately 75 million bags.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has resolved the Cheluget land dispute in Narok South, taking possession of the property and beginning to process title deeds for individual families occupying it. The land's original owner's family has handed over the title deed to the Government and withdrawn court cases seeking eviction.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter Veronica Wambui Ng'ang'a over allegations they fraudulently transferred family land in Karatina into their names and those of associated companies between 2020 and 2023, excluding other family members from the transactions.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government plans to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to address an anticipated deficit from reduced harvests in major maize-growing regions and avert a food crisis. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said arrangements were already under way and the Government had measures in place to maintain adequate food supplies despite production challenges.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
VI Agroforestry warns that East African governments should prioritize climate finance for long-term preparedness and resilience rather than emergency spending after floods and droughts, as El Niño conditions strengthen and threaten the region with wetter-than-normal conditions during October-December.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenya still faces gaps in healthcare that must be addressed to fully realise Universal Health Coverage, while defending reforms undertaken by his administration to expand access to healthcare.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has renewed its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths through increased investment, stronger health systems, and collaboration between national and county governments. First Lady Rachel Ruto welcomed the launch of the EveryWoman EveryNewborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026 to 2028, which aims to expand maternal healthcare coverage and improve outcomes.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed schools not to require learners to report before 7:15am, with official classroom learning set from 8am to 3pm, after parents and legislators raised concerns about children waking as early as 4am to attend school. Schools operating outside the approved hours will face disciplinary action.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi anti-corruption court released 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners, on varying cash bail terms ranging from Sh300,000 to Sh10 million in connection with an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
At the National Health Summit 2026 in Nairobi, transport sector stakeholders urged the government to include the mobility needs of persons with disabilities in healthcare reforms, noting that discussions focused on healthcare delivery but failed to address non-emergency medical transportation and the shortage of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Prof Wagacha Maina urged higher education institutions to move beyond classroom theory and provide students with practical exposure to business, mentorship, financing and industry networks. The University of Nairobi's young entrepreneurs' incubation programme, implemented by the African Women Studies Centre with collaboration from multiple faculties and Equity Group, aims to bridge the gap between university training and the realities of starting and running a business.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed social media reports claiming the reopening of schools for the third term has been postponed, stating that the official academic calendar for basic education institutions remains unchanged and learners will return on Monday, August 24, 2026.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has introduced Good Pharmacy Practice Standards and expanded digital verification to strengthen oversight of medicines, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical professionals. The Board is also implementing a national track and trace system to improve supply chain visibility and detect suspicious medical products.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is using portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies, including mobile molecular laboratories, to deliver specialized healthcare services to underserved and remote communities. A mobile molecular laboratory has been deployed in Baringo County for screening and testing, reducing the need for patients to travel to urban referral hospitals.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has been faulted for failing to provide clear guidelines on how teachers should conduct themselves on social media. Teachers have expressed concerns that the directive could limit their freedom of expression and expose them to disciplinary action.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's reclassification of secondary schools has done little to change longstanding disparities in resources and learning opportunities. An analysis of the 2024 KCSE results found that learners in Cluster One schools had 8.37 times the odds of attaining a C+ grade or above compared with learners in Cluster Four schools, according to the Usawa Agenda's third Senior School Survey Report.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Jairus Ngaah ordered Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa County to pay Sh6,034,620 to a 42-month-old girl whose right hand was amputated due to negligence, after the hospital's nurses failed to monitor the child's arm for seven hours during a night shift.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nairobi arrested three people suspected of running a mobile phone theft syndicate after investigating a phone-snatching case at Kangemi Market. Officers raided a premises at Kimathi House where they recovered 30 suspected stolen handsets.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The national and county governments are in dispute over who should pay doctors undergoing postgraduate training. This conflict emerges as the government seeks to address healthcare worker shortages through increased recruitment, postgraduate training, and improved workforce planning.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua told over 700 health graduates at Nairobi Women Hospital College that Kenya must prepare beyond Vision 2030 towards 2060, emphasizing that healthcare and a skilled health workforce are key pillars for achieving the nation's long-term development ambitions.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in a federal trial where Meta faces charges of deliberately making Instagram and Facebook addictive to children, with a coalition of states seeking $200 billion in penalties. Meta denies the allegations and says it has worked to incorporate protective safeguards for children.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi police arrested two suspects believed to be key receivers in a mobile phone theft network operating around Burma Market in Shauri Moyo, recovering four suspected stolen phones during the operation.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter crashed at Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing all seven occupants. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the accident and said the Air Accident Investigation Department is leading investigations into the circumstances.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An eight-month-old boy was discovered abandoned along the Riariga-Nyaguta road in Getetere Village, Nyamware Sub-location, Kisii County, on Wednesday morning. The child was rescued by a good samaritan and is receiving medical care at Keumbu Level Four Hospital; police are investigating and seeking information to identify the parents.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kirinyaga are investigating the murder of Lydia Wathitha, 61, whose body was discovered in a well at Kamugunda Village in Gichugu. A farm worker previously employed by the deceased and suspected of theft is missing and believed to have fled, with CCTV footage suggesting he was present when the woman was at the well.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A video circulating on social media has prompted questions about the authenticity and regulatory compliance of personal-care products on retail shelves, including items labelled Clodigte and Senodcseoly, though there is currently no independent verification that the products are counterfeit or substandard.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wawira Njiru, founder of Food4Education, has been named recipient of the German Africa Prize 2026 for her work reimagining school feeding as economic infrastructure by combining school meals with local food production and job creation.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that a Eurocopter EC130 B4 (registration 5Y-GYM) crashed at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19, conducting a flight from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. The Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department is leading investigations into the circumstances of the crash.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
A helicopter crashed near Kirish at the foot of Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, with smoke and fire reported at the scene. Authorities had not confirmed the number of people aboard, their identities, condition, or the cause of the crash by the time of reporting.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wawira Njiru, founder of the not-for-profit social enterprise Food4Education, has won the German Africa Prize 2026 for her pioneering approach to school feeding as economic infrastructure. Her organisation, founded in 2012, now reaches more than 660,000 children at over 1,900 schools across Kenya, combining school feeding with local food production, job creation and economic development.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homicide detectives exhumed the remains of a man buried in Bondo, Siaya County, without a post-mortem examination, following a court order authorizing recovery for forensic examination. The exhumation was conducted at the deceased's family land in Maranda village after suspicious circumstances surrounding his death prompted investigators to seek intervention.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 17-year-old suspect, Brian Mwendia Kinyua, was arrested in Meru after detectives traced a mobile phone belonging to Derick Tom Omanga, who was found dead near the Roysambu flyover on December 24, 2025. Kinyua has been detained for 21 days at Kasarani Police Station while investigations continue.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A couple employed to care for a miraa farm in Mbeere South, Embu County, were found dead at Njikace Village on Wednesday. The woman had strangle marks and the man was found hanging from a mango tree.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden, long a leader in technologically progressive education, is now reinvesting in printed textbooks and championing physical books, paper and pens in classrooms to address falling literacy levels. The Swedish government advocates for screen-free learning environments in early grades, focusing on foundational skills like reading, writing and arithmetic.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed on Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday with seven people on board. Search and recovery efforts are being hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the site, though the Kenya Red Cross has deployed additional personnel to assist.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Health PS Mary Muthoni announced the government has funding to support health workers seeking postgraduate training in specialised skills, as part of a data-driven approach to address Kenya's health workforce gaps and improve distribution of personnel across counties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki says the government is stepping up efforts to register all Kenyans under the Social Health Authority's Taifa Care programme, targeting 40 million enrollments by year-end after registering 32 million over the last two years, with a goal of universal registration by August next year.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two suspects arrested in connection with a Range Rover theft from a disputed 21-acre parcel in Mlolongo—linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder—have been released on bond after a magistrate declined the prosecution's request for further detention.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has performed the region's first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, a minimally invasive procedure where a surgeon controls robotic instruments from a console to remove the gallbladder through small incisions, providing a three-dimensional view and greater surgical flexibility.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has increased its order fill rate from about 40 per cent in 2022 to more than 90 per cent by redesigning its approach around demand, efficiency, predictability, technology and data. KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa said the authority consulted stakeholders to understand what health facilities actually needed, moving beyond simply managing nearly 3,800 Stock Keeping Units.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki says the government aims to register 40 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by the end of 2024, up from 32 million over the past two years, with a goal of universal coverage by August 2027.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility, has reached 93 per cent completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the main pitch is ready and major installations including LED screens and sound systems are in place, with the project costing about Sh45.8 billion.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
After competing in invitational tournaments and international championships, smaller boxing teams prepare for the third leg of the National Boxing League, to be hosted at Mumboa Secondary School in Luanda from tomorrow to Saturday. Club officials say the exposure from recent competitions will help their boxers perform and potentially attract national team selectors.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group PLC officially began broadcasting live English Premier League radio commentary through Radio Maisha and Berur FM, marking the launch at an event on Sunday that featured Arsenal versus Manchester City and fan engagement activities.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning girls handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga beat Uganda's Kawanda Secondary School 34-20 to secure their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 East Africa Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, extending their unbeaten run. National champions Musingu Senior School also qualified for the semi-finals after defeating St Austin Matuu Memorial 38-23.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's AFCON 2027 Chairman Nicholas Musonye urged Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to prepare early and field strong teams aiming for the semi-finals and finals. He also warned that corruption will not be tolerated and officials with questionable character should not participate.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder causing temporary absence episodes that led to on-field collapses against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim. The 23-year-old German international said the condition is treatable and he is receiving medical care.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake in the club within 12 months, though without a formal commitment.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick said manager Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract "very shortly," ending uncertainty over the Spaniard's future after he led the club to Premier League title last season. Garlick stated both Arteta and the club want the deal done, describing negotiations as a matter of time.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A FIFA vice-president from Hungary has withdrawn his support from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "unexpected dismissal" of Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer who had publicly criticised Infantino's plan for private investment in World Cups.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens, both former US Open women's singles champions, received US Open main-draw wildcards from the US Tennis Association on Tuesday. One wildcard spot remains vacant in both men's and women's draws as Serena Williams, a six-time US Open singles champion, is making a comeback.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22, 2026. The 31-year-old Australian admitted to making "a huge mistake" following the WADA-confirmed finding of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monaco released midfielder Paul Pogba after a series of injuries left the club's objectives for him "only partially achieved"; the 33-year-old, who won the World Cup with France in 2018 but struggled to return to elite level after serving a doping ban, was sidelined with a thigh injury when the Ligue 1 club ended his contract early.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in 54 minutes to advance to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, extending her winning streak to 45 consecutive victories at the Masters 1000 level.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's Corinthians extended Dutch forward Memphis Depay's contract for two years after he accepted a pay cut, reversing a decision announced last week not to renew his deal for financial reasons.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed during a pre-season friendly on August 18, 2026, marking his second on-field collapse in three days. The 23-year-old German midfielder said he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder involving temporary seizure episodes that are treatable.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 5,000 runners will compete in the 2026 Belgut Half Marathon on August 23 in Kericho County, with the race founded by MP Nelson Koech to raise funds for bursaries and educational scholarships for vulnerable students.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor said defender Mohamed Siraj's loan move to Tusker FC was driven by the player's desire for regular playing time, not by any disagreement between them. Siraj had previously spent time on loan at KCB before returning to Gor Mahia and playing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya Nairobi branch chairman Barnaba Korir says Kenya has government support, infrastructure development, and passion for athletics to become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Compel FC have appointed Robert Ajore as their new head coach, with his primary objective being to guide the Division One side to promotion to the National Super League. Ajore, who previously spent two years with Hillside FC, says he will make squad additions where necessary to strengthen the team's chances of achieving promotion.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros. Reijnders, who represented the Netherlands at the recent World Cup, has signed a contract until 2031.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports Complex is 94% complete and will be ready for use in November, potentially hosting test matches before year-end ahead of next year's AFCON tournament.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A helicopter believed to be carrying tourists crashed near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, triggering an urgent rescue operation. A preliminary police report said six or seven tourists were aboard the aircraft when it went down, though their nationalities remained unclear and the cause of the crash was not immediately established.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists from the University of Bologna are releasing thousands of young octopuses into the Adriatic Sea to help contain a population of invasive blue crabs that has devastated local shellfish fisheries. The common octopus, a natural predator of crustaceans, was chosen for the effort as the blue crab species—native to the North American Atlantic and likely arrived via ship ballast water—has ravaged Italy's clam production in recent years.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Since June, a mysterious ailment causing partial paralysis has killed at least 20 elephants, mostly females or young males, in southern Kenya near Amboseli National Park. The cause remains unknown, and vets have no treatment other than symptomatic care.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Near Taveta and Salaita Hill in Kenya, the "Sniper's Baobab" is an ancient tree pockmarked with World War I bullet holes, part of a stretch of memorable WW1 sites along the road from Taveta to Voi.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected 155 health workers, 45 of whom have died, while frontline teams monitor 19,630 contacts and manage 751 active cases across 47 health zones. The response is further strained by systemic issues including unpaid wages and poor working conditions for healthcare workers.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
China declined to sign the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, a commitment to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing through greater transparency on vessel ownership, licensing, and tracking. The agreement was signed by seven African nations, four island and South American countries, and three other nations, and supports improved governance via digital registries and publication of fishing licenses and quota allocations.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Campaigning kicked off in Nigeria on Wednesday, five months before elections dominated by inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The country faces a cost-of-living crisis from subsidy-ending reforms, with headline inflation at 15.4 percent in July and more than 60 percent of Nigerians living below the poverty line according to the World Bank, while the nation also grapples with multiple security crises.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An 84-year-old paralysed woman was found alive three days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake flattened her home on Flores island, buried under collapsed bamboo walls. The quake killed 73 people, injured more than 900, and displaced nearly 60,000, with over 3,000 aftershocks recorded since.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Russian rocket strike on Pechenigy village in the Kharkiv region killed 10 people and wounded 18, according to Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strike hit a busy intersection with a post office and stores surrounded by residential buildings.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, ends oil sanctions, releases frozen Iranian assets, and ends threats and military operations. The memorandum of understanding signed in June unravelled over control of the strait, through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the war.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A WHO incident manager said it is still possible to bring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo under control within three months if necessary resources are provided, though the outbreak has worsened and expanded to a sixth province, killing at least 2,325 people so far.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League chief Richard Masters says FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" with a botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, which was withdrawn after global backlash. UEFA and England's Football Association have withdrawn support for Infantino, and FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left his post over the controversy.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China is establishing numerous data centres in its less populated western regions, particularly Guizhou province, to support AI development. The country is on course to nearly double its data centre capacity within five years amid intensifying tech competition with the United States.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation weeks after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. Human rights and labour groups say his exit raises concerns about governance and dissent within FIFA.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN warns that cheap, increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to aid workers. The technology is making aid operations more dangerous, with 907 aid workers killed, injured, or kidnapped in 2023, and 218 killed, injured, or kidnapped so far in 2026.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The UN has warned that more than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years as aid work becomes increasingly dangerous. Secretary-General António Guterres cited growing attacks in conflict zones, shrinking funding, access restrictions, and new weapons like armed drones as compounding security threats to aid personnel.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have signed a Host Country Agreement to establish a permanent UNODC office in Kampala to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, and cross-border threats including wildlife trafficking and people smuggling.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Guinean court sentenced teacher and civil rights advocate Abdourahmane Bella Bah to six months in jail (five suspended) and ordered him to pay 40 million Guinean francs for publicly insulting Conakry's Grand Mosque imam through social media. The court also ordered closure of his Facebook account.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan Vasconez were among seven people killed when a Eurocopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. Recovery efforts have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece questioning President William Ruto's commitment to ending goonism and lawlessness, noting that political violence recurred during the Ol Kalou by-election in July where two people were killed and over 20 were injured, despite his repeated assurances upon returning from abroad.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that recent by-elections in Kenya marked by goon culture, voter intimidation, bribery, and violence reflect a broader democratic crisis across East Africa, with Tanzania and Uganda showing similar patterns of suppression and abuse of opposition figures and civil rights observers.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women entrepreneurs who reject business loans may do so not from lack of financial confidence but because they have evaluated the terms and income uncertainty and determined that borrowing poses greater risk to their business and household than potential benefit.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Major technology companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are spending approximately Sh94 trillion on AI infrastructure this year alone, though only 39 per cent of organisations report measurable financial impact from AI investments, according to a McKinsey 2025 survey.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions President William Ruto's ability to tackle political violence and goonism, noting that he is often out of the country when such incidents occur and has repeatedly promised action without apparent results.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The article examines critical scrutiny of health reform claims made by President Ruto, raising questions about the veracity and implementation of those initiatives.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →