An opinion piece argues that young cabinet secretaries in Ruto's government have failed to demonstrate leadership ability, instead focusing on changing wardrobes and adopting the trappings of power, and questions whether inexperienced appointees are exposing the government's vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that young cabinet secretaries in Ruto's government have failed to demonstrate leadership ability, instead focusing on changing wardrobes and adopting the trappings of power, and questions whether inexperienced appointees are exposing the government's vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political violence, disruption of public gatherings and by-elections have left several people injured or dead, yet independent institutions mandated to prevent and address such incidents have failed to act.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua held talks with Wiper Patriotic Front at his Nyeri residence to forge a working relationship between the two parties, aiming to strengthen the mountain region's voice within the United Opposition and ensure coordinated participation rather than competing interests in negotiations.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Legal experts warn that Kenya is quickly moving toward becoming a guest of the International Criminal Court due to political violence.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political violence, disruption of public gatherings and by-elections have left several people injured or dead, yet independent institutions mandated to prevent and address such incidents—including police, DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament—have failed to act.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has dismissed reports that the government procured the Social Health Authority (SHA) digital superhighway at a cost of Sh104 billion.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two companies linked to former Agriculture Minister Lawrence Munyua Waiyaki have been ordered to surrender four apartments in an exclusive neighbourhood near the United States Embassy in Gigiri.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, who relied heavily on church support during his 2022 election campaign, has seen his relationship with the church deteriorate significantly over the past four years and is now working to mend ties.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday, August 21, has sparked heightened political tension and fears of confrontation.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Kilifi County court has allowed the county to present new evidence in a case involving a widow's claim for Sh6.3 million in unpaid house allowance owed to her late husband, former Deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto, for the period 2013–2017.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Tanzanian court ruled Friday that opposition Chadema party leader Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial after prosecutors presented evidence and 17 witnesses testified against him. Lissu, detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting public boycotts of last year's elections, is representing himself and has asked the court to summon high-ranking government officials including President Samia Suluhu Hassan as defence witnesses.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale disclosed that he advised President William Ruto not to attend the burial of his late wife, Gloria Khalwale, citing concerns that the President's presence could trigger hostility and distract mourners, given prevailing political tensions in the area.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
On August 8, Nderitu Muriithi announced his candidacy for Laikipia governor's seat on the Kenya Reform Party ticket at a rally in Nyahururu that drew over 3,000 people.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians has urged the government to expedite appointment and operationalisation of the Engineering Technology Board, saying its absence is hampering effective regulation of the profession and that full implementation of the Act is essential for professional standards, quality assurance, and public safety.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
At the funeral of Gloria Sekeiyan, the late wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, local mourners forced government-aligned leaders to publicly declare their support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna or be denied the chance to speak, reflecting shifting political dynamics in the Western region.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service will deploy 10,000 newly trained officers to strengthen security ahead of the 2027 General Election and address long-standing staffing shortages. The recruits will pass out at the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, on August 28.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tundu Lissu, head of Tanzania's opposition Chadema party, opened his defence on Friday in a treason trial he calls "political," after being charged in April 2025 with inciting public boycotts of last year's elections—a charge carrying potential death penalty.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said it is "impossible" for him to be removed from office, drawing parallels to President William Ruto's experience as deputy under Uhuru Kenyatta, when removal attempts failed. Kindiki's remarks appeared directed at DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from the Deputy President position.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Fokker 70 presidential aircraft has finished an extensive overhaul in the Netherlands, with upgrades including new satellite communications and system improvements. The aircraft, known as "Harambee One," was fitted with the latest FDX Satcom system for enhanced in-flight connectivity.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has launched a National AI Strategy 2025–2030 and proposed an AI law, but confusion is mounting over which institution will regulate AI and how the strategy will be funded, as multiple agencies develop overlapping rules and oversight mechanisms.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu will proceed after finding he has a case to answer. Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has called on residents of Emurua-Dikirr to welcome former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua peacefully during his tour of the region, urging locals to avoid violence and political chaos.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo has criticized Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa's demeanor during a joint inspection of the Oyugis Water Supply Project with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, describing his tone toward the governor as condescending.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health PS Mary Muthoni has launched a nationwide Jamii Imara Mashinani caravan to take government programmes and information directly to communities at the grassroots level. The initiative aims to communicate the government's progress during its first three years in office and encourage collective effort from government, religious leaders, NGOs, the private sector, and the public in advancing development.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the family of late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno to offer condolences and pledged to construct a shelter at the MP's gravesite and assist a hospitalised family member. Gachagua also renewed calls for independent, foreign-led investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Ng'eno in February.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and other Kenya Kwanza leaders campaigned in Likuyani, calling for unity and support for President William Ruto's second-term bid while urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has renewed attacks on President William Ruto, declaring him "the biggest problem in this country" and calling for a new administration in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna accused Ruto of misleading Kenyans with unfulfilled 2022 campaign promises built on slogans like "hustler" and "bottom-up."
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the redevelopment of Kihumbuini Stadium in Kangemi is more than 70 per cent complete, with terraces and changing rooms finished and work now focused on the playing surface and remaining facilities. The upgraded facility is expected to be ready within the coming months and will serve residents of Kangemi, Westlands and neighbouring areas for sporting and community activities.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for deeper engagement with Kenyans at the grassroots as the government steps up efforts to communicate its development agenda through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking after a meeting of the Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) initiative, Koskei said there is room for greater engagement to explain government programmes, listen to public concerns and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of mobilising youths from Nairobi to Homa Bay, claiming security agencies intercepted some en route but alleging others entered the county after accompanying Orengo. Murkomen suggested the ICC could prosecute Orengo over the alleged use of goons, adding that such political disputes should not be subject to international intervention.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua informed the National Cohesion and Integration Commission that he will be out of the country from August 26 to October 20 and cannot appear on August 27 as summoned to answer allegations of inflammatory remarks at public forums.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna indicated that the Linda Mwananchi movement would consider abandoning its name and adopting a different political party if the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties continues to block its registration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna told supporters that the name of the political vehicle was not important and his supporters would follow their leaders regardless of the identity adopted.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
At a funeral service, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna recounted confronting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula after the 2022 election to congratulate him, saying Wetang'ula "opened his file" and recalled every past political attack between them.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has signaled he expects to remain President William Ruto's second-in-command if the Kenya Kwanza administration wins a second term in the 2027 General Election, stating he would defend his position and cannot be removed.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
At a funeral in Kakamega, Senator Boni Khalwale publicly called on DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa to declare support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for the 2027 election, but Wamalwa declined to commit when given the opportunity to address mourners.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that Kenya does not have a goons crisis, and the National Police Service denied involvement in disruptions at opposition meetings or protecting criminal gangs, despite months of opposition accusations that police have facilitated such gangs.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i called for the resignation of President William Ruto and his administration, accusing the government of failing to address growing cases of goon and gang violence. PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro separately claimed there was a plot to make Inspector General Douglas Kanja a scapegoat for political violence while Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen escape responsibility.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the ruling United Democratic Alliance has grown in strength since forming government in 2022 and claimed UDA is the only party in Kenya with strong presence at polling station level nationwide, urging opponents to step up their efforts.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition figures for relying on personal attacks and nicknames instead of presenting a development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to UDA grassroots officials, Kindiki dismissed exchanges featuring nicknames "Kasongo" and "Soprano," calling them "children's play" and urging opponents to instead outline plans for improving roads, education, healthcare, and agriculture.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
KICTANet has launched the SheConnects EmpowerHer Digital Accelerator programme, training 100 women in Nairobi, Nyandarua, and Tana River counties in digital skills including literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, social media marketing and cyber hygiene. The 100 trainers will each train 50 women, aiming to reach about 5,000 women through a cascading model.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Infrastructure Fund, holding Sh340 billion, will now only fund state projects that can demonstrate economic viability, according to a new Investment Policy Statement introduced by Treasury. The fund will operate on strict commercial principles to ensure capital preservation and revenue generation.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Commercial banks are increasingly investing in government securities rather than lending to small businesses and households, with banking sector assets expanding 10.3 per cent to Sh8.35 trillion in 2025, with bulk growth coming from government debt purchases rather than private-sector lending.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Lottery Board has selected RSM East Africa and QLOT Consulting of Sweden as transaction advisors to procure a national operator, with plans for the country's official national lottery to begin ticket sales in April 2027, starting with a digital platform.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
NCBA Bank Limited reversed Sh1,875,000 from Harriet Were's account without her knowledge in October 2019 at the request of her former employer, Nairobi Chapel, and has now been ordered to reimburse the amount.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya's trade grows and goods movement through ports and border points increases, marine cargo insurance must evolve beyond serving as a mere import clearance document to address modern supply chain risks including shipping cost volatility, climate impacts, and regulatory changes.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Makueni County has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israeli firm AnyWay Solutions to use satellite data, mapping technology and climate-risk information to prioritize rural roads for repair and upgrading, shifting from reactive repairs to data-driven planning.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Global ticketing company Ticketmaster is entering East Africa through its Quicket platform, which offers digital ticketing, local payment integrations with M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, and Airtel Money, and global event distribution across Spotify, Google, Meta, Bandsintown, and Apple Music.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCBA Bank is embedding insurance protection solutions alongside banking and investment services to increase consumer access. The bank's NCBA Insurance and Bancassurance divisions recorded KSh 2.1 billion and KSh 2.3 billion in Gross Written Premiums respectively, with Bancassurance achieving 77% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan coffee prices hit record highs, with beans fetching around Ksh.51,000 for a 50-kilo bag when sold directly to overseas buyers compared to Ksh.37,000 at auction, but the country continues to export almost all coffee as raw green beans rather than processed products.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's banks are expected to disburse over Ksh.400 billion to SMEs by end of 2026, as the cost of credit eases following the Central Bank's monetary policy easing cycle. The CBK has signaled it will conduct on-site inspections of banks' credit pricing models starting March 2027.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Fund has received ISO 9001:2015 recertification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards. The Fund's acting CEO said the certification affirms its commitment to transparency and accountability in managing university financing as student numbers grow.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has completed a $1 billion underwriting programme for a global initial public offering covering both its Nigerian plant and a proposed facility in Lamu, Kenya, boosting President William Ruto's plan for a second Dangote refinery in the country.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Successful calf rearing begins with management of the pregnant cow during the last trimester, which affects colostrum quality and calf vigour. Proper calf-rearing practices must start immediately after birth, with colostrum as the first critical meal, and separating the calf from the dam allows for controlled feeding and hygiene monitoring.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is advancing land reforms including title deed issuance and digitization to unlock economic value, but citizens report delayed titles, poor demarcation, corruption and unresolved disputes that expose communities to insecurity and displacement. The National Land Commission says development must be guided by proper planning, secure land rights and fairness to communities.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A community meeting at Tipis trading centre escalated into confrontation when members clashed with a local chief over his intervention in a dispute involving a land investor, highlighting tensions within the Purko Trust over management of resources and authority.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Givans Odowa sees beekeeping as more than a honey source; it is a business opportunity, a tool for enhancing farmers' livelihoods, and increasingly a means of conserving the environment.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh73 million irrigation project at Ruiru Prison Farm will put 100 acres under coffee and over 20 acres under horticulture, and establish a tree nursery producing about 18 million seedlings yearly to support the government's 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme. The initiative, backed by the State Department for Irrigation and Kenya Prisons Service, aims to enhance food production, reduce reliance on external suppliers and rainfall, and provide training to over 300 inmates in climate-resilient farming.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ruiru Prison Farm Irrigation Project in Kiambu County, a Ksh.73 million joint venture between the State Department for Irrigation and Kenya Prisons Service, is expected to generate more than Ksh.20 million from coffee production while producing approximately 18 million tree seedlings annually valued at more than Ksh.75 million.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Makueni County is partnering with AnyWay Solutions to use satellite imagery, AI, and geographic information systems to determine where rural roads should be built or upgraded, a move officials say could reduce infrastructure project costs and improve planning efficiency.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 2026 survey by Usawa Agenda shows that three in every 100 Senior School learners dropped out in the year preceding the survey, raising concerns about the new education structure's ability to retain children beyond Junior School, with dropout rates varying across school categories.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road crashes have killed at least 2,150 people in Kenya's first six months of 2026, averaging about 12 deaths daily, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. The organisation warns the country could record at least 4,400 road deaths by year's end if the trend continues, and is pushing for amendments to speed-limit provisions in the Traffic Act.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 2026 survey by Usawa Agenda reports that three in every 100 Senior School learners dropped out in the year preceding the survey, raising concerns about the new education structure's ability to retain children beyond Junior School.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eight years after Sharon Otieno's body was found in Homa Bay, her family is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car, and millions of shillings from former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado that they say he promised her before her death.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A clash is brewing between the family of Elvis Opiyo, a deceased National Intelligence Service employee, and Luo traditionalists over burial arrangements following his death, which authorities have classified as a suspected suicide.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kisumu arrested two suspects linked to criminal activities and recovered a homemade firearm, a bow and arrows, cannabis, tactical gear, and other items from a house in Mamboleo Pocho Estate. One suspect has an ongoing attempted robbery case before Nakuru Law Courts.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta National Hospital has urged patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other health facilities, citing congestion, long queues, and extended waiting times caused by the ongoing health workers' strike across the country. The strike, driven by unimplemented Collective Bargaining Agreements and unpaid salaries, has pushed more patients towards the national referral hospital, disrupting services particularly for emergency cases.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on young Kenyans struggling with social awkwardness in everyday situations and at events, and how some, like a 19-year-old facilitator, have overcome it through practice, encouragement, and safe spaces to develop confidence in public speaking and social interactions.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Following recent incidents in schools, a debate has emerged about discipline and corporal punishment. A source argues that the Children Act's ban on corporal punishment cannot be reversed, and that adults must examine their own conduct and values as children learn both from teaching and from observing adult behaviour, including corruption.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Environment Management Authority has issued an Environmental Restoration Order directing the immediate closure of 213 Lavington Club following complaints of excessive noise pollution and the establishment's failure to provide required compliance documents including an Environmental Impact Assessment License and noise control measures. To resume operations, the club must perform an Environmental Impact Assessment, obtain necessary licensing, soundproof the facility, undergo a noise survey, and undergo NEMA re-inspection.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's requirement for foreign visitors to hold mandatory health insurance worth at least 50,000 US dollars has triggered legal and accountability concerns, with lawyers questioning whether the scheme complies with health and data protection laws and whether the Department of Immigration Services has the authority to design health insurance benefit structures.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has only seven to eight centres for retinal disease treatment, mostly in Nairobi, and only ten to eleven trained specialists; patients from other regions must travel long distances for care, facing high costs for transport, accommodation, and lost work time. Retinal diseases require repeated treatment and follow-up appointments, and about one-third require long-term care, complicating access to continuity of treatment.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government commissioned the Sikuli Market electrification project in Likuyani Constituency, which will connect approximately 125 rural households, local businesses, and public facilities to electricity. The project is part of a broader plan to expand electricity access across Kakamega County, with Sh2.5 billion allocated to connect about 40,000 households.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Parents in Kenya are finding it difficult to control their children's use of Roblox and other digital platforms, as smartphones increasingly shape children's behaviour, relationships and sense of safety in ways parents cannot always monitor or regulate.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public figures who project success and luxury lifestyles frequently appeal to their audiences for financial help when unexpected bills arrive, sometimes for genuine emergencies but often for birthday parties, events, equipment, luxury purchases, or expenses that appear to be wants rather than needs.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials say healthcare challenges stem from inadequate and delayed financing, and that reforms cannot succeed without sufficient resources. They urged the government to prioritise healthcare financing and implement a mechanism to ensure health facilities are paid amounts owed to them, particularly reimbursements from insurers.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is broadening its response to gender-based violence beyond prosecution, emphasising prevention and survivor support through a coordinated approach involving security agencies, the Judiciary, communities and other stakeholders. The government is increasing recovery centres and safe houses, strengthening law enforcement cooperation, establishing new reporting channels including a WhatsApp line, and addressing economic vulnerabilities through expanded access to finance, markets, and vocational skills.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Experts have called for better quality care in hospitals to curb maternal and newborn deaths in the country.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority clarified that new flight procedures introduced at Wilson Airport were issued to facilitate the reopening of Runway 07/25 after six months of maintenance, not in response to two aircraft incidents from March and May. The authority said the procedures comply with International Civil Aviation Organization criteria.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has embarked on drainage expansion works to mitigate floodwaters before El Niño rains, with Governor Johnson Sakaja saying the administration is intensifying preparations and accelerating identification of hotspots in flood-prone areas including Mombasa Road-Bunyala Junction and Globe Roundabout.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Data Protection Commissioner has ordered Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls' High School to pay Sh300,000 as compensation for unlawfully sharing a Form Four student's photograph without parental consent. The school disclosed the minor's image to media in May 2023 for publication, breaching data protection principles by using the photo for a purpose materially different from its original collection for admission and administration.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Judiciary and Children's Department have called for stronger community and institutional action to address sexual and gender-based violence in Bungoma County, where 62 per cent of women have experienced physical violence and 30 per cent have faced sexual violence. Officials cite survivors' lack of access to safe spaces and financial barriers as obstacles to pursuing justice and essential services.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A police officer attached to the Nairobi Museum and two family members died in a road accident in Malaba town, Busia County, when a motorcycle rammed their motorcycle from behind and they fell into the path of a trailer. The motorcyclist responsible has surrendered to police.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is emphasizing prevention, survivor protection, and access to justice to reduce economic vulnerability of women and girls affected by gender-based violence. According to Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, measures include expanding recovery centres and safe houses, improving survivor support services, strengthening cooperation between security agencies and the Judiciary, and linking the fight against violence to women's economic empowerment.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed the Race for Mobility campaign led by Michael Panther, founder of Hope Mobility Kenya, which seeks to raise KSh100 million for pediatric wheelchairs by having Panther, a person living with disabilities, participate in the 42-km 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on October 25.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thieves broke into two churches in Muragara, Ndia, Kirinyaga County on Wednesday night, stealing electronics and consuming Holy Communion elements and sacramental wine. The ACK Muragara congregation reported losses exceeding Ksh 400,000, as part of a series of church burglaries reported across Kirinyaga over the past three weeks.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court awarded a University of Nairobi graduate 3 million shillings over a graduation day dispute. The university was granted a 30-day stay of execution while seeking instructions on whether to appeal.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's new Health Services and Management Act, which came into force on August 19, gives Level Five county hospitals institutional and financial responsibility while introducing stronger oversight and accountability measures. Hospitals will be governed by Management Boards headed by competitively appointed CEOs who serve as accounting officers responsible for financial management, budgets, procurement, staffing and performance.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Three people died and 13 others were injured when a Toyota Vitz rammed into a matatu from behind on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway near Naivas on Friday at about 1.40am. Police said the Vitz driver failed to maintain a safe following distance, causing both vehicles to lose control and veer into a ditch.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, was buried at Malinya Grounds in Ikolomani Constituency after her sudden death from a heart attack on August 15. Hundreds of mourners and political leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, attended the Catholic Church funeral service.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta National Hospital has advised patients seeking non-emergency medical care to visit other health facilities as the national referral hospital faces congestion due to a surge in patient numbers linked to an ongoing health workers' industrial action.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse seized more than 27,000 litres of illicit alcohol in coordinated enforcement operations in Nairobi and Nyakach, targeting the production, distribution and sale of illegal drinks as part of efforts to curb alcohol and drug abuse.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board says it has strengthened regulation of pharmacy practice and health products as part of reforms to protect patients and support Universal Health Coverage, including licensing of 15,679 pharmaceutical professionals and 11,141 premises, introducing Kenya's first Good Pharmacy Practice Standards, and digitising regulatory services.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Moses Karima Chandugu, an employee of the State Department for Immigration, Border Control and Citizen Services, following a complaint that he solicited a Ksh.12,000 bribe to expedite Kenyan passport processing. Chandugu was released on Ksh.20,000 cash bail pending completion of investigations.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Angela Mulwa appeared in court after re-arrest by DCI homicide detectives. Her lawyer challenged why no substantive charge had been brought against her despite investigators' alleged evidence linking her to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A delegation from the World Bank and Mozambique's water sector visited Kirinyaga County to examine the eWATER project, which expands access to treated water in rural communities through smart water systems with community participation and affordable tariffs. Kirinyaga has worked with eWATER since 2019, installing 177 community smart taps, 83 household connections and six institutional connections in Gathigiriri Ward.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has stepped up preparations for expected heavy rains by accelerating drainage and flood-mitigation works across vulnerable areas of the capital. The county is implementing a coordinated flood-resilience programme worth Ksh.2.4 billion, with Ksh.2 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 roads in flood-prone areas.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Education Cabinet Secretary confirmed that the government is reforming higher education funding to accommodate every eligible learner, as university admissions have increased by more than 300 per cent in less than a decade. The Universities Fund has disbursed scholarships worth Ksh.78 billion over the past three financial years as demand for higher education rises.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As of August 20, 2026, 159,551 university students have completed funding applications through the Higher Education Financing Portal, with 150,403 including a scholarship component. A further 5,732 applications remained incomplete ahead of the deadline.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Joyce Wambua Osborne's memoir "Seasons of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning" won second place in the Delaware Press Association's Book Competition in the non-fiction, autobiography or memoir category in 2026. The Kenyan-American author is now touring Kenya to meet readers, engage with leaders across sectors, and inspire younger people through her experiences.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
American rapper Kanye West has announced two stadium concerts in Russia at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg on October 10 and 11, marking the biggest Western artist performance in Russia since its 2022 Ukraine offensive. More than 100,000 tickets have already been sold, and the announcement has drawn interest from Russian officials, with the Kremlin spokesman asked about a potential meeting with President Putin.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan-Australian rapper Komanda X has made his debut on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's triple j Unearthed platform with his single "More Energy," becoming the first Swahili rapper from Kenya to reach the platform. The track blends Swahili and English over hip-hop production and reflects East African influences alongside Komanda X's experience building a creative career between Kenya and Australia.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 players will compete in two simultaneous golf tournaments in Mombasa on Saturday: 200 at Nyali Golf & Country Club seeking qualification in the NCBA Golf Series, and 150 at Seafront Mombasa Golf Club competing in the 'Kambasome' stableford tournament celebrating Kamba cultural heritage.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard highlights African stars performing in the Premier League.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines the cast of Premier League referees who have become household names over the years—including Mike Dean, Martin Atkinson, Jonathan Moss, Kevin Friend, Andre Marriner, Lee Mason, and Anthony Taylor—and their departures from the league.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
As the 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off Friday, August 21, Kenyan football fans are debating prospects across the country, with Arsenal supporters confident in a title defence under Mikel Arteta, while managerial changes at Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool have opened the door for other fanbases to believe in their chances.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sweden's pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis has written and performed "Gold," the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest next month. He will perform the song live in the stadium to close out the three-day championship on September 13.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris FC, owned by LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, have appointed English coach Liam Rosenior as they seek to consolidate their position in Ligue 1 and eventually challenge city rivals Paris Saint-Germain's dominance in France.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
German club fan groups are launching widespread protests against VAR technology during the first round of German Cup matches this weekend, calling for the abolition of video assistant referee in German football. Fan groups say VAR has "destroyed the most emotional moment of the game" and want to return to football without the technology.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said Kihumbuini Stadium's redevelopment is over 70 per cent complete, with terraces and changing rooms finished and turf preparation underway. The project is part of the county's broader plan to upgrade sports facilities across Nairobi.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic has vowed to silence critics after his side defied the odds to seal promotion from the Championship play-offs, with few expecting the team to survive more than a year in the Premier League following their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he trained intensively over the summer break and is in the best shape of his life as he pursues an eighth title. The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli but believes his Ferrari is in a strong position to close the gap.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will return to defend their titles at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, which marks the race's 50th anniversary since adopting the five-borough course. The professional field includes three defending champions, 40 Olympians and Paralympians, 25 Olympic, Paralympic and World Championships medallists, and 22 national record holders.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their quarter-final clash. Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the US Open.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa hosts the 36th edition of the Driftwood 7s this weekend, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, bringing together 36 teams competing in Division One and Two. KCB Rugby Club head to the tournament as defending champions after winning the Kabeberi 7s for a record fifth time.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open (Aug. 30–Sept. 13), ending a four-month absence caused by a wrist injury sustained when he withdrew from the Barcelona Open in April and missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and North American hard-court events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which criminalises match-fixing and practices that undermine competition integrity. If assented to by the President, offenders face up to one year imprisonment, a fine of up to KSh1 million, or both.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted his team's star players—Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham—could fit together, acknowledging that his predecessors struggled to balance attack and defence with the trio, though he noted the tactical challenge of accommodating all three.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda Emerging 7s will be the official guest team at the 36th Driftwood 7s rugby tournament at Mombasa Sports Club, marking the first appearance by a Ugandan side at the event in 13 years. The tournament is expected to provide three days of competitive rugby and youth development across the region.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Milan start their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto after winning the league and Italian Cup double in May. Coach Cristian Chivu has reshaped the squad with significant summer changes, including the departure of veterans and arrivals of Premier League players like Died Spence and John Stones.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation is tightening touchline standards and will launch a full CAF A coaching course in late September 2026, with plans to enforce mandatory licensing rules for top-flight head coaches. CAF limits the course to 25 coaches due to quality and intensity requirements over a six-and-half month period.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers are training intensively at Kasarani Indoor Arena under coach Geoffrey Omondi, aiming to retain the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship title on home soil from August 23 to September 5.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Friday that the club knew about midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder, which causes treatable seizures, before it became public this week. Musiala's condition was triggered by a change in his medical treatment, Kompany revealed, and the 23-year-old will miss Saturday's season-opening Supercup match.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese drone and camera technology is being deployed to improve wildlife protection efforts at the Maasai Mara.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan businesswoman, Esther Mutheu Samuka, and two other foreign nationals were arrested in Zanzibar on August 18 for allegedly conducting tour and excursion operations reserved exclusively for Zanzibari citizens under Zanzibar's Tourism Act.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Investigators are focusing on weather, human and equipment aspects as the probable cause of a helicopter crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans and the pilot.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Investigators are examining weather, human, and equipment factors as probable causes of a helicopter crash in Samburu County that killed Ecuador's intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans, and the pilot. The chartered aircraft, operated by Lady Lori Flight Company, crashed at the foot of Mt Ololokwe while on a scenic flight.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
South African security forces raided a clandestine laboratory near the Zimbabwe border on Thursday and seized drugs and equipment valued at around 600 million rand ($37 million), arresting two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. The discovery is part of a series of recent busts involving Mexican nationals that have led authorities to suspect Latin American cartels are expanding into Africa.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over alleged national security threats days after an August 13 election that gave President Hakainde Hichilema a second term. Mundubile finished second and has vowed to challenge the results in court; police have not specified the nature of the threats but referenced "alarming activities" at premises linked to him and his running mate.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Australian police charged a 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference for allegedly seeking to inform Russian intelligence about Ukrainian military activities. The man had received military training in Russia, enlisted in Ukraine's armed forces in 2025, and is accused of attempting to provide information about Ukrainian military personnel, units, and locations to Russian intelligence services.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO said DR Congo will receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine for trials and limited use against a Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak, though the vaccine is approved only for the Zaire strain. The allocation includes 20,000 doses for a Phase 3 clinical trial and 50,000 for frontline and health workers, following a request from the DRC government, which has recorded more than 5,000 cases and over 2,300 deaths since the outbreak was declared three months ago.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Afghanistan's intelligence agency released two UN staff members who were detained in the western province of Herat on August 9 with no reason given by Afghan officials. The UN confirmed they were released in good health and charges against them have been dropped.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan hanged Sunao Takami, who killed five people in a 2009 arson attack on an Osaka pachinko parlour, in the country's first execution since June 2025.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The death toll from July's Typhoon Maysak floods in southern China has been revised to 159, with ten people still missing, state media reported. The disaster affected more than 1.65 million people across Guangxi's Nanning and Guigang cities, which are now in the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction phase.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liberia has charged former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering, and related offences as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network. She was detained while attempting to board a flight at Roberts International Airport and authorities linked her to a cocaine seizure valued at approximately US$317 million.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle in a private, non-royal residence outside London, with their two children already enrolled in a British school for early September, raising questions about the timing six years after their departure.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African police raided a major crystal meth laboratory on the border with Zimbabwe and arrested two Mexicans, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. Security forces seized drugs and equipment worth around 600 million rand ($37 million), with authorities linking the operation to Latin American cartels expanding into Africa.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that land fraud in Kenya is an existential risk to financial institutions and economic growth, driven by unclear Supreme Court rulings on due diligence, increasing scarcity of land especially in urban areas, and a breakdown in society's moral fabric.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities need to evolve their teaching methods and collaborate with school Boards of Management and the Commission for University Education to accommodate the first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum, which emphasizes competence, creativity, and adaptability over memorization and conformity.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Governments across Africa are investing heavily in surveillance technologies to monitor citizens' communications and online activity under the banner of national security and service delivery, yet most Kenyans remain unaware of how much data is being collected and who has access to it. While Kenya has passed the Data Protection Act and established the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, implementation remains inconsistent.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Columnist Peter Kimani critiques recent violence in Homa Bay involving armed groups, linking the incident to broader questions about governance under county governor Gladys Wanga and the integration of informal security actors into state structures.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist critiques President Ruto's Monday night address on government healthcare delivery, characterizing it as part of pre-election campaign activity rather than substantive action to address patients' actual needs.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →