Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of panicking over declining political support, as the president's allies face hostility in Western and parts of the country.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of panicking over declining political support, as the president's allies face hostility in Western and parts of the country.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pushed back against recent moves by the Orange Democratic Movement to demand the running mate position, maintaining he would defend his position against any attempt to remove him from office.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has officially gazetted the 2027 election calendar, setting out a detailed roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns, and election preparations, though opposition parties have raised concerns over preparedness.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ndia MP George Kariuki has warned Mt Kenya residents against divisive political leadership, criticizing DP Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku for efforts to divide the region, while also rejecting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political approach as unsuitable for strengthening regional relationships ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has officially gazetted a detailed 2027 election calendar that sets out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns, election offences and poll preparations.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is calling for a thorough investigation into the February 28, 2026 helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others, saying Kenyans deserve to know the truth behind the incident.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance in 2026, Kenya must address how the state has treated its own victims. In Kenya, recent disappearances have primarily targeted terrorism suspects, alleged criminals, and anti-government protesters, most of whom were released without charge.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Despite months of talk about unity and shared opposition platforms, tensions over leadership hierarchy surfaced at Gloria Khalwale's burial in Malinya, revealing underlying contests over who should lead, follow, and have the final word in the Mulembe political family.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua has intensified his 2027 presidential campaign against President William Ruto in the South Rift region, urging the Kipsigis community to support the opposition and remove Ruto from power. Speaking in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, Gachagua accused Ruto of isolating the Kipsigis and questioned his administration's handling of former MP Johana Ng'eno's death.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya has declared former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i the party's presidential candidate for 2027, and says PNU will begin talks with other opposition parties within the next week to negotiate a possible joint presidential candidate. Munya challenged President William Ruto's support in Meru, urging voters not to support Ruto simply because Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is from the larger Meru region.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Power of Mercy Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 56 of 2025) has passed second reading in the National Assembly. Moved by Marsabit County MP Naomi Waqo, the bill seeks to operationalise Article 133 of the Constitution and provide a legal framework for four forms of presidential mercy: free or conditional pardons, respites from punishment, substitution of less severe punishments, and remission of all or part of a punishment.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning residents against leaders who use insults, ethnic rhetoric, and divisive politics. He accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku of seeking to divide the region, and urged Mt Kenya residents to support leaders who can unite the community and advance national cohesion rather than exploit ethnic emotions for political gain.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Ochillo Ayacko's administration has rejected claims by an MCA that emergency food supplies were distributed to churches during camp meetings instead of being held for disaster response. The county said the food distributed through churches came from well-wishers, not from the Sh44.2 million budgeted for emergency preparedness and response.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three female aspirants—Dr Milkah Toromo, Dr Salome Chelimo, and Betty Birchogo—are seeking to unseat incumbent Joshua Kandie in Baringo Central, marking the first time the constituency has fielded multiple strong female contenders in a single election cycle.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other political leaders have mourned former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, who died on Saturday morning. Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat directed new police recruits at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, to serve all Kenyans equally, respect human rights, and maintain professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director James Ayugi from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years over fraudulent and obstructive practices, after findings that they misrepresented the availability of two key experts for a contract under a World Bank-financed project.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will recruit 120,000 teachers by the end of August, exceeding its five-year manifesto commitment of 116,000 teachers. He noted the government accelerated the annual recruitment pace from about 5,000 to more than 20,000 teachers per year.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of attempting to divide the Mt Kenya region by using Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to create a political split between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West. Gachagua said despite such efforts, the region would vote as a bloc to remove the Kenya Kwanza government during the 2027 elections.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, speaking at the ABC Annual National Women Congress in Machakos, said Kenya must move away from tribal politics and discrimination, and that his broad-based government will ensure development reaches all regions of the country.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mt Kenya East grassroots leaders that his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment resulted from political isolation and failure to build relationships with MPs and governors, saying Gachagua was a "fool" to allow himself to be removed.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava, 75, collapsed at his rural home in Kithasyu and was pronounced dead on arrival at Makindu Subcounty Hospital. He was appointed a High Court judge in 2011 and served at the Milimani Commercial Courts before his removal from the Judiciary in 2016.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has announced his bid for the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, describing it as the first step in a broader political journey. The move comes as current MP Makali Mulu pursues the Kitui governorship, and Muli has built grassroots support through community initiatives and development work in the constituency.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has mourned the death of former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu, expressing sympathy with his widow Jessica Mbalu, the MP for Kibwezi East, and their family.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised opposition leaders a tough ride ahead of the 2027 elections, saying they have nothing to offer Kenyans except lies and arrogance. He stated that President Ruto and he are prepared to face voters and seek a second term, contrasting their approach with opposition leaders who he said are forcing and threatening voters.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told opposition leaders they would face a tough ride as he and President Ruto prepare to campaign for re-election, accusing opponents of offering only lies and arrogance rather than substantive policies to voters.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called on the Church and other religious organisations to play a central role in advancing the Beyond Vision 2030 national conversation and development plan, stating that planning for the country's future belongs to all Kenyans, not government alone.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen rejected concerns about a nationwide goon crisis, arguing instead that the real problem is intellectual deficiency among political leaders and that some politicians deliberately engineer local violence to claim a national emergency.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon Web Services has created a new Forward Deployed Engineering organisation with a $1 billion effort to place AI specialists inside businesses, aiming to cut AI deployment time from months to days while building companies' own skills to manage the technology.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bitcoin jumped nearly six percent to about $77,000 and global stocks recovered from recent losses on Friday as the US Treasury bought back bonds to push down borrowing costs and boost investor risk appetite. The rally was also supported by President Donald Trump urging lawmakers to pass crypto legislation.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East Africa's leading low-cost carrier Jambojet will resume daily flights on the Nairobi-Entebbe route starting October 1, 2026, with fares from KES 22,950, marking a return to the regional market after a pandemic-driven pause. The airline's CEO said the move signals renewed confidence in East African air travel and supports business, tourism and trade between Kenya and Uganda.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An agreement signed in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania and Uganda to develop a regional energy hub at the Port of Tanga could draw more than $20 billion in refining, storage, logistics and petrochemical investment, offering a strategic response to global energy supply vulnerabilities exposed by the February US-Iran conflict.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The 10th AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper Expo opened in Nairobi on August 20, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors and trade visitors from over 60 countries. Farmers, veterinarians and agribusiness players are calling for stronger collaboration across Kenya's food value chain.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A strike is pushing more patients to Kenyatta National Hospital, worsening congestion. The article follows a patient, Caroline Kerubo, who was unable to see a doctor on Thursday at KNH after being referred there from other facilities for treatment of a stomach growth.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man in Siriat village, Chepkemel, Uasin Gishu County has spent days atop a large rock deep inside a forest to raise awareness of a rare disease.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei was rushed to hospital in critical condition on September 1, 2024, after being doused with petrol and sustaining burns covering 80 per cent of her body. The article examines a broader crisis of violence facing female athletes.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Lands Court has barred the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from enforcing a closure order against 213 Lavington Club pending compliance with the court's order. NEMA had ordered the club's closure over excessive noise pollution and the club's failure to provide required compliance documents within a seven-day timeframe.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
More patients are being referred to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment, including those initially seen at other facilities like Mama Lucy Hospital and German Medical Centre who are referred for specialised care such as surgical treatment of growths.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava died on Saturday morning while being rushed to Makindu Hospital in Makueni County. The family confirmed his death and said he had been well the previous day, attending a family friend's burial ceremony.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 42,000 students placed in public universities for degree programmes have not completed applications for Government funding through the Higher Education Financing portal, with only days remaining until the August 31 deadline to secure scholarships and loans.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education officials confront a crisis affecting more than 3,000 secondary schools that failed to attract Grade 10 learners or admitted only a handful during the first Senior School transition. With a second cohort transitioning in January, these schools could be left with only one class when the current Form Four cohort exits.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 2026 Health Summit brought together policymakers, health workers, and stakeholders to assess Kenya's progress toward Universal Health Coverage, with President Ruto presenting a scorecard of his 2022 health manifesto commitments, including the Social Health Authority (SHA) which has enrolled 32.2 million Kenyans to replace the NHIF.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 37-year-old man died after being attacked by stray dogs in Gathunguti Village, Kabete, Kiambu County. Residents say the same pack has previously killed livestock and are calling on the county government to intervene.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Peter Mulwa dismissed Bank of Baroda's application to stop enforcement of a Sh2 billion default judgment obtained by Infinity Industrial Park Limited, finding the bank failed to comply with a court-ordered deadline to file its defence.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Health sector stakeholders clashed at a National Assembly hearing on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026 over a proposed Sh5 million fine and five-year jail term for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union called for the Bill's withdrawal, arguing existing laws already address malpractice, while others proposed payment plans as an alternative.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newly elected Dock Workers Union general secretary Abubakar Abdillahi and his team took office this week and said initial investigation found Sh82 million irregularly withdrawn from one of three union accounts. The matter has been reported to police, and the team has commissioned a comprehensive audit to recover missing funds.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bryan Yongo Otumba and Wayaga Construction have filed a petition seeking Sh26.95 million in compensation for wrongful prosecution and nearly eight years of detention of his Range Rover, accusing the State, Mwananchi Credit Limited, and its director of malicious prosecution and unlawful detention following a dispute over a Sh4 million loan.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Muragara village in Kirinyaga County are calling on the national government to deploy police officers to the area as insecurity rises. The local police post, built in 2009 with CDF and resident contributions, has remained unused since 2018 when officers were withdrawn following the merger of the Kenya Police and Administration Police.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A primary school teacher in Machakos has been arrested on suspicion of sodomising a pupil since 2022, when the boy was 14 and in Class Eight. The boy later developed sexually transmitted infections; medical staff linked these to the alleged abuse.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses says it will not return to work until the government implements a return-to-work formula agreed in 2017, rejecting court return-to-work orders. KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako stated that nurses remain concerned the government has not honoured the 2017 agreement while honouring similar agreements reached with other groups.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paul Ng'eno, brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno, has died after a period of hospitalization. DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua sent condolences to the family, describing the loss as particularly painful given that the mother has lost two sons within a short period.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 37-year-old man died from injuries sustained in an attack by a pack of stray dogs while walking home in Gathunguti Village, Kabete, Kiambu County. Residents report the same pack has previously killed livestock and are calling on county officials to remove the animals and provide rabies vaccines at local health facilities.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NACADA enforcement teams recovered over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in coordinated operations across Nairobi and Nyakach on August 21–22, including chang'aa and kangara, and arrested two suspects. Since December 2025, the authority has seized more than 2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol and arrested over 970 suspects nationwide as part of a government crackdown.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to criminalise practices that compromise competition fairness, including bribery, fixing results, and deliberate underperformance, giving Sports Kenya power to investigate and the Sports Disputes Tribunal authority to handle appeals. The editorial argues the law comes at a critical time, as match-fixing allegations in football have eroded fan trust and affected sponsorship confidence.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The NCBA Golf Series will hold a qualifying tournament at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa on August 22, with 200 golfers competing across multiple categories for slots to the Grand Finale in November at Karen Country Club.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches and fined him $90,000 for his behaviour during clashes with Spain players in the World Cup final on July 19, which Spain won 1-0.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's new Italian manager, says he needs time to replicate Pep Guardiola's success as the club undergoes significant changes, including the departure of key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tyson Fury says his planned heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen," accusing promoter Eddie Hearn of seeking more money from Saudi boxing official Turki Alalshikh. The two fighters were expected to meet on November 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended the club's spending spree of over £200 million in the close-season, saying it was vital to prevent a repeat of last season's relegation battle that he resolved on the final day.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have topped 6 million, with most available tickets from the first two sales rounds sold out. The next public sale will occur in 2027 using a first-come, first-served system and will include additional inventory across all sports.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season, subject to regulatory approvals. Shakhtar has been unable to use their Donbas Arena since 2014 and has previously hosted European matches in Germany, Slovenia and Poland.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at promoted Hull City in their Premier League season opener, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in the first half at the MKM Stadium.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 1.36 seconds. Leclerc overtook current world champion Lando Norris in a thrilling move on lap 18, with Norris finishing third and Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli fourth.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho held his first Real Madrid press conference, speaking for over 40 minutes in a measured tone before Saturday's LaLiga opener against Espanyol. He stressed that commitment is non-negotiable and rejected the idea the club was gripped by anxiety, instead characterizing the mood as one of anticipation after two trophyless campaigns.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rugby 7s Circuit leaders and defending champions KCB Rugby Club topped Pool B unbeaten on day one of the Driftwood 7s tournament at Mombasa Sports Club, defeating Kisumu RFC 22-5, Uganda Emerging 7s 12-7, and KU Black Blad 29-10. Kabras Sugar also advanced unbeaten to the quarterfinals, while NYS Spades reached their maiden Division One quarterfinal.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multiagency team has arrested four people in connection with the poisoning of 18 elephants at the Amboseli ecosystem. Preliminary laboratory results indicate cyanide poisoning from pesticide-contaminated tomatoes sourced from farms adjacent to wildlife habitats.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with 18 elephant deaths reported across the Amboseli ecosystem between June 24 and July 24, 2026, with multi-agency investigations pointing to possible poisoning. Preliminary laboratory findings indicate a toxic substance was involved, with earlier findings suggesting possible cyanide poisoning linked to pesticide-contaminated tomatoes from farms bordering wildlife habitats, though authorities stress the findings remain preliminary.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and France have joined Kenya's investigation into a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed seven people on Wednesday, including a pilot, two Ecuadorians, and five American citizens. Post-mortem examinations and DNA sampling were under way on the victims.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
About 500 people attended a demonstration in Berlin on Friday to protest racist threats and intimidation targeting Black people in Germany, after a swimming event for young Black children was cancelled. Police arrested at least two alleged right-wing streamers who attempted to infiltrate the protest.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The UN Security Council held a second straw poll on Friday to assess candidates vying to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary-general when his term ends on December 31, 2026. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner in the first vote last month, while other candidates include Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, Olara Otunnu of Uganda, Macky Sall of Senegal, and Ivonne A-Baki, also of Ecuador.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian drones attacked a shopping centre in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig on Friday, killing five people and wounding 91 others, including 21 seriously. President Zelensky condemned the strike as "cynical and despicable," and said a second drone targeted emergency responders about half an hour after the first attack.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Bank projects Lebanon's economy will contract by 6.4 percent in 2026 due to the Israel-Hezbollah war, citing collapse in tourism, weaker consumption, disrupted supply chains, and displacement. Inflation is expected to rise to 17.5 percent this year.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain, Canada, and Australia have condemned Israel's decision to close an investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees killed in a Gaza drone strike in 2024, which Israel's military described as a "tragic mistake."
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa state and indicted by the United States in April on drug trafficking charges related to the Sinaloa Cartel, announced his return to office Friday after a nearly four-month absence, denying the allegations against him.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jihadists killed and kidnapped scores of people during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, according to survivors and lawmakers. The attack occurred near the western border with Benin, an area experiencing increased activity by local armed groups and militants from the Sahel.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade pact. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar," citing last-minute unfair changes in US proposed terms.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Friday the U.S. anti-Iran economic operation is doomed to fail, citing previous failed sanctions and pressure campaigns. The remarks followed President Donald Trump's announcement of "the most crushing economic operation ever" against countries providing support to Iran.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece reflecting on reading the Bible as both a believer and literary scholar, noting how women's poetic voices in biblical texts continue to speak to contemporary readers.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that images of dusty roads in Homa Bay, circulated after a Linda Mwananchi rally, should not be interpreted as evidence of the Luo community's failure to hold leaders accountable, but rather as a consequence of historical patterns of uneven resource allocation that have favored privileged regions.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →