Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized ongoing attempts to disrupt opposition rallies and sow chaos, saying growing intolerance and meeting disruptions are taking Kenya backwards and urging politicians to seek votes peacefully.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized ongoing attempts to disrupt opposition rallies and sow chaos, saying growing intolerance and meeting disruptions are taking Kenya backwards and urging politicians to seek votes peacefully.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders from Migori have begun mobilisation efforts to block Linda Mwananchi from holding a rally in the area. The article characterises this as part of a pattern of violent political rhetoric and intimidation by ODM leaders targeting opposition figures.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is under pressure over how it will handle senior leaders accused of making inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 general election, with figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and Homa Bay Town MP Opondo Kaluma reportedly defying NCIC summons.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized ongoing attempts to disrupt opposition rallies, calling the growing intolerance and disruption of meetings detrimental to Kenya and challenging politicians to seek votes in peace.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that political leaders from Migori are mobilising to block Linda Mwananchi from holding a rally in the area, characterising the effort as part of a pattern of violence and intimidation by ODM leaders to stifle political competition.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's allies, including Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the opposition in Kakamega, accusing them of lacking a clear agenda beyond challenging the President as political competition for Western Kenya intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay has become a focal point in Kenya's electoral politics, with images of poor road infrastructure circulating on social media as evidence of marginalisation by previous regimes, sparking bitter political rivalry that turned violent during a recent Linda Mwananchi rally.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission faces scrutiny over its ability to compel high-profile individuals accused of inflammatory remarks to appear for questioning, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and Homa Bay Town MP Opondo Kaluma among those who have recently defied NCIC summons.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 and barred the DCI and National Police Service from arresting or detaining him pending case hearing, after he moved to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three top government officials from the Coast region have launched an elaborate campaign for President William Ruto's re-election to guarantee their seats after next year's General Election.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A cleric from Taita Taveta Diocese has accused President Ruto's administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity, citing nepotism in government appointments, increased insecurity, and destruction of property. He warned that leaders will face God's wrath for the manner of governance and claimed the government does not entertain divergent views.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for ICC intervention in Kenya, arguing that the country's security, investigative and judicial institutions are capable of handling crimes from political confrontations and that Kenya has not met the ICC threshold. Opposition figures have called for greater international scrutiny, including ICC observers, citing incidents of violence at political gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party aspirants have called on the government to guarantee security ahead of a DCP rally scheduled for Wednesday in Kikuyu Town led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing political violence and alleged police harassment. The appeal follows a previous April 11, 2026 gathering in Kikuyu where police used tear gas to disperse crowds at a rally addressed by Gachagua and other opposition leaders.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission summoned several people who breached the code of conduct in the Ol Kalou mini polls held on July 16, 2026, and fined and warned them through the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee process. She maintained that no malpractice was witnessed inside polling stations and that deployed officers ensured security and order were well maintained.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to disrupt meetings in Kirinyaga associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the passengers were secondary school students on a church-organised nature outing. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had alleged the buses transported goons to cause disruption at the political meetings.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula alleged that some MPs accompanying him to State House receive Teachers Service Commission appointment letters from President William Ruto and subsequently sell them to job seekers for up to Sh400,000, which he condemned as immoral.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Martin Koyabe as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Cybersecurity Agency's Board of Directors for three years, effective August 21. Koyabe was previously Founding Partner and Technical Director at Africa Cyber Expertise.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day tour to launch road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme markets, and inspect infrastructure. He will begin at Olokurto Trading Centre where he is expected to launch construction of a 48-kilometer road to be upgraded to bitumen standards, connecting farmers and communities to markets across one of Narok's major agricultural zones.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared himself the preferred presidential candidate of the United Alternative Government for the 2027 General Election, while pledging to step aside if opposition leaders agree another candidate has a better chance of defeating President William Ruto.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on young Kenyans to move beyond street protests and seek elective office, arguing that civic activism should translate into political leadership. Speaking at a youth engagement in Nyeri, she urged Gen Z to compete for positions from which they can shape policy and governance.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Super Metro dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating instead that the buses were carrying secondary school students heading for a hike at Kathandeni Forest. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had accused the company of transporting individuals to cause chaos at Gachagua's meetings.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto announced that the government is improving prison officers' welfare through improved salaries, healthcare, and better housing. He said salary reviews have raised entry-level prison constable pay by more than 36 per cent and maximum salaries by approximately 24 per cent in phases I and II, with Phase III taking effect on 1 July 2026.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the name reservation for Linda Mwananchi Movement. The applicants say they applied on June 4, 2026, were initially turned down on grounds of "public interest," then had the reservation temporarily agreed to on August 4 before the Registrar reversed it three days later citing another entity's similar acronym.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina alleged that Super Metro buses transported people to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's meetings in Kirinyaga. Super Metro responded that the buses were carrying secondary school students on a recreational trip organised by the AIC Church Ziwani Nairobi for a hike at Kathandeni Forest.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council session in Nairobi, stating that the National Treasury has released all monthly payments through August to the 47 devolved units with no pending allocations, demonstrating the government's commitment to support devolution despite fiscal constraints.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua reports on a 55-day Wamunyoro consultations conclave. A photo shows him engaging a delegation from Makadara Constituency, Nairobi County.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says filming charges in the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026 are aimed at professional and commercial film productions requiring extensive use of public spaces and infrastructure, not ordinary content creators, influencers, or small-scale digital creators.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case filed by promoters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' refusal to reserve the name for their proposed political party. The applicants say they applied on June 4 to reserve the name but it was initially rejected on grounds of "public interest," then approved on August 4, before being reversed three days later after the Registrar cited the registration of another political entity, the Liberty National Democratic Alliance.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking the presidency in 2027 and that he will pursue his legal challenges through the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court if necessary. Gachagua's stance underscores tension between his presidential ambitions and opposition parties' efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a bribe and arraigned before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. Mutegi was arrested last month by the EACC at a restaurant in Kangema Township alongside a Senior Probation Officer, allegedly caught receiving Sh150,000 in marked money from a businessman seeking a favourable sentence.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Monday, putting to rest claims that he had been stripped of the role following reports that Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi had been assigned the intergovernmental relations docket. The government maintained that Kindiki remains IBEC chairman under the Public Finance Management Act.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told Deputy President Kithure Kindiki that President William Ruto will begin a second term "together with you" after next year's elections, signalling a projected Ruto-Kindiki ticket for 2027 amid ongoing UDA-ODM coalition negotiations where the Deputy President position is a key bargaining point.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a scheme to rig the 2027 General Election involving Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Araphat, claiming a new system is being developed at the IEBC for this purpose. Gachagua said he is still gathering information and has not disclosed details of the alleged plan.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
The United Opposition has committed to support a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with leaders agreeing to execute a Personal Unity Pledge and Coalition Unity Agreement following a retreat in Nairobi.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Wesley Kipkoech Langat, a court clerk at Busia Law Courts, for allegedly demanding and receiving Ksh.180,000 from an accused person to influence the outcome of a criminal case involving an impounded commercial vehicle. The clerk allegedly acted on behalf of a magistrate to secure a lenient penalty for the complainant and six co-accused persons.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will play a leading role in uniting Kenya's opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, promising to help identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. He called for opposition vote consolidation across regions and said he is ready to mobilise support for himself or whichever candidate is eventually selected.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko plans to appeal to the High Court after the Tax Appeals Tribunal dismissed his challenge against a KRA tax assessment stemming from Ksh.1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019. Sonko maintains the funds were from legitimate sources including business transactions, loans, and land sales, not undeclared taxable income.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina cited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's support for young people arrested during the Gen Z protests as evidence of his commitment to youth issues. She recalled her own role representing protesters and claimed Gachagua contributed Ksh.10 million towards securing bail for those arrested.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that he failed to oppose orders to abduct, torture and kill young people during the 2024 Gen Z protests, calling them "petty lies" and saying he was focused on fighting terrorism and banditry at the time.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and James Orengo to account for their records in public service and explain what they have achieved before seeking high office, while rallying support for President Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's administration is improving the welfare of prison officers through better pay, healthcare and housing as part of efforts to modernise Kenya's correctional services. Entry-level prison constable remuneration has risen by more than 36 per cent following two phases of salary review, with Phase III taking effect on July 1, 2026, and prison officers have been enrolled under the Usalama Cover health scheme.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga held an online meeting with Kenyans in the diaspora across multiple US states on Sunday, discussing his judicial record and campaign platform. Diaspora participants raised concerns about voter registration difficulties and limited polling access for Kenyans abroad, urging reforms to expand their electoral participation.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
The World Bank has published a decision sanctioning James Ayugi's Webmasters Kenya Ltd, the company behind Kenya's eCitizen platform, for what investigators described as a pattern of deception extending beyond Kenya's borders, including fraud and audit obstruction.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Oil prices fell as investors awaited details of a US plan to isolate Iran's economy under President Trump. Asian stocks declined in early trading, with South Korea's Kospi falling 1.4 percent after Samsung Electronics announced an $80 billion share buyback.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Quresha Abdullahi, Executive Director of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya, has been appointed the inaugural President of the East Africa HR Federation during the 2nd Africa Human Resource Summit in Arusha, Tanzania. The federation aims to strengthen cooperation among East African HR associations, promote common professional standards, and support the movement of skilled workers across the region.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali fragrance company WARA Fragrance won Business of the Year 2026 and Best Perfume Brand of the Year 2026 at the Somali Business Awards following a three-month public voting campaign. The awards highlight the growing profile of African-owned businesses in the region's fragrance and beauty market.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that Maji Mazuri Market in Kasarani is 98 per cent complete on a reclaimed 8.4-acre site. The project is part of the county government's programme to construct and modernise 20 markets across the capital's 17 sub-counties, aimed at improving working conditions for traders and supporting local economic activity.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agricultural experts say climate-smart techniques—including growing vegetables in containers and discarded tyres using limited water and small spaces—can help Isiolo households overcome water scarcity and land constraints to produce fresh vegetables at home.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
As demand for organic produce grows and chemical fertiliser prices rise, Kenyan farmers are turning to vermicomposting—using redworms and other insects to convert crop waste into natural fertiliser—to restore degraded soils and improve harvests.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The dry plains of Galana-Kulalu in Kilifi and Tana River counties are now turning green following the introduction of irrigated farming ventures.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region ignored a planned national strike and continued plucking, choosing instead to address grievances through end-of-year factory meetings. The strike had called for director resignations, scrapping of tea levies, audits of factory debts, and halting factory upgrades, but farmers said issues should be deliberated during annual general meetings rather than through strike action.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's directive to cut maize production costs takes effect in September with a 50 per cent government subsidy on certified maize seed, reducing farmers' prices from Sh300 to Sh150 per kilogramme, and a further reduction in subsidised fertiliser costs. The government expects to subsidise approximately 40 million kilogrammes of maize seed at a cost of about KSh6 billion.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A retired civil servant has filed complaints against a senior police commandant, alleging abuse of office and disobedience of court orders in a long-running land dispute dating back to 1997 over an 80-acre parcel the farmer claims to have lawfully purchased.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced a 50% price reduction for certified maize seed and subsidised fertiliser to help farmers cope with drought. The government will cover half the cost of maize seed, reducing the farmer's price from Ksh.300 to Ksh.150 per kilogramme, while a 50kg fertiliser bag will cost Ksh.2,000 instead of Ksh.2,500, representing an estimated Ksh.6 billion in government subsidy.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organisation has warned against changing childhood vaccination schedules without strong scientific evidence, following the United States' announcement of significant changes to its immunisation policy. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organisation was concerned that the US changes were not aligned with established evidence, noting that delaying vaccines or separating doses could leave children unprotected against preventable diseases.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Frederick Gori, a Rongo University lecturer, began an 18-day walk from Migori to Nairobi on August 18 to raise awareness about mental health and deliver petitions to county governments. Gori, who struggled with mental health challenges from age five but did not understand what he was experiencing until about five years ago, says the walk is part of a campaign to get Kenyans talking about mental health.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Schools across Kenya reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term described as one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar. Learners are returning from a three-week break as the government races to complete the national assessment and examination cycle.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of expected heavy rains during the October-November-December season across East Africa, countries have been urged to conduct emergency simulations at high-risk health facilities to test hospitals' ability to handle surges in patients, coordinate referrals, maintain supplies, and continue operating when floods disrupt transport and services.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mary Chimoli, a haemophilia carrier, endured prolonged bleeding and unexplained family deaths for years before her son's diagnosis exposed the genetic condition. The revelation explained her own health struggles and prompted a years-long battle to secure treatment for her son.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women carrying the haemophilia gene were long thought unaffected, but medical understanding has changed. Some carriers have reduced clotting factors and can experience significant bleeding, sometimes without diagnosis for years.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Many Kenyan women handle family planning largely alone, from clinic visits to managing contraceptive side effects, even when husbands agree with delaying pregnancy. The Standard reports that while men may support the decision, women carry the practical and physical responsibility of implementation.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Long travel—whether by bus, train, plane, or car—can leave travellers stiff, tired, dehydrated, or nauseated due to prolonged sitting, cramped conditions, and disrupted eating patterns. Preparing your body for the trip can make a significant difference to how you arrive.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
In Kilifi county, children are suffering from moderate malnutrition despite having access to food, a condition known as hidden hunger. Health centres are using micronutrient powder and MUAC bracelets to identify and treat malnourished children, while training parents on proper child feeding and hygiene practices.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 73-year-old woman in Kisumu is transforming discarded fish bones and scales from Lake Victoria fish processing into earrings, necklaces, pendants and decorative flowers through her enterprise Norez Gift Flowers and Designs, turning a pollution problem into an economic opportunity.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
At Bishop Aburi secondary school, 2025 candidates sat a national chemistry practical exam for the first time, having never encountered burettes and beakers before in their lives, describing the examination room as a structural ambush by the education system.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Schools across the country reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term described as one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar, as learners return from a three-week break while the government completes the national assessment and examination cycle.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
With heavy rains expected during October-November-December across East Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Predictions and Applications Centre has urged countries to conduct emergency drills at high-risk health facilities to test hospitals' capacity to handle patient surges, coordinate referrals, maintain supplies, and operate despite flood-related disruptions.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two Italian investors, directors of Tamu Rafiki Real Estate Limited, have accused DCI officers in Malindi of taking sides in a civil land dispute over villas in Watamu, Kilifi County, and claim police stormed their property on August 18, 2026, without producing a warrant of arrest, also confiscating mobile phones from security guards.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to schools for the third term and denied claims of a cash crisis, stating institutions have received funds before opening since January. Ruto also announced a reduction in subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50 kg bag and a 50 per cent cut in maize seed prices.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three governors from the Mt Kenya East region—Meru's Isaac Mutuma, Tharaka Nithi's Muthomi Njuki, and Embu's Cecily Mbarire—have welcomed free medical cover under the Social Health Authority for Community Health Promoters, saying CHPs deserve the benefit for their essential role in grassroots healthcare delivery.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee found that mobile money was involved in half of 102 computer fraud cases reported between February and July, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6 per cent), followed by investment and forex schemes (15.7 per cent) and cryptocurrency schemes (11.8 per cent).
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
City lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested outside Milimani Law Court in connection with the murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso, after the Director of Public Prosecutions recommended she be charged with the murder.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Mombasa has ordered logistics firm Schenker Limited to pay its former Branch Manager Larissa Hart Sh5.895,832 over constructive dismissal, following alleged humiliation, hostility and mistreatment by the company's Managing Director that led to her resignation in 2017.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police recovered 80 rolls of suspected cannabis sativa during an intelligence-led operation at Hope Well Estate in Naivasha Town, acting on public information. One person was arrested and is being held at Naivasha Police Station ahead of court arraignment.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly defiling three girls who are his paternal cousins, including a 12-year-old and nine-year-old twins. The suspect initially went into hiding after the alleged offence on Saturday but later surrendered to police at Ndhiwa Police Station on Monday.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from three siblings, aged 7, 9 and 11, against their father Daniel Odunga, a former KAG Church pastor, who faces three counts of defilement and indecent act with a child for alleged offences in June 2026. The accused denied the charges and is being held at Eldoret GK Remand Prison.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released Sh18.5 billion in capitation to support operations in public basic education institutions during the third term of 2026 as schools reopened. The allocation is distributed across Free Day Secondary Education (Sh10.963 billion), Free Day Junior School Education (Sh6.1 billion), and Free Primary Education (Sh1.4 billion).
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with requesting a Sh170,000 bribe and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence a convicted businessman's sentence. He pleaded not guilty before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court and was released on Sh400,000 cash bail.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 100 golfers participated in a charity tournament in Nairobi to support children's education, school nutrition and access to learning materials in underserved communities. The Golf for a Brighter Future event, hosted by Bridge International Academies Foundation under its #NoChildLeftBehind initiative, aims to fund school fees, learning materials and nutrition programmes for children lacking access.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A survey by the Campaign for Safer Alternatives found that half of Kenyan nicotine pouch and vape users say the products help them quit smoking, while nearly one in three would return to cigarettes if flavoured products were banned. The findings come as Parliament considers the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, which proposes restrictions on smoke-free nicotine products including a flavour ban.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Dennis Itumbi faced criticism from data privacy advocates and legal experts after posting details of private medical claims by individuals linked to lawyer Ndegwa Njiru on X, reigniting debate over sensitive health data protection under Kenya's Social Health Authority framework and patient privacy under the Health Act.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested and is to be charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso alongside her mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa. The prosecution alleges the three murdered Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026, at about 9:30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani, Nairobi County, and acted jointly with other persons not yet brought before court.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenyan spoken-word artist posted a side-by-side recreation of a 2016 photo taken at his friend's 2026 wedding, which went viral on social media with millions of views as users debated changes in the group composition between the two images.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A survey by the Campaign for Safer Alternatives found that one in three respondents would return to smoking if flavoured nicotine pouches and vapes were banned; half of Kenyan consumers using these products said they rely on them to quit cigarettes. Parliament is considering the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, which proposes restricting flavours in smoke-free nicotine products.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Education has released Sh18.51 billion in capitation to public schools as the third term of 2026 began, with allocations of Sh1.40 billion to primary schools, Sh6.14 billion to junior schools, and Sh10.96 billion to secondary schools. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba warned school heads against imposing unauthorised levies and pledged to take action against institutions misappropriating funds.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa was re-arrested at Milimani Law Courts and will face a murder charge alongside her mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa over the death of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso on July 29, 2026. The three are accused of acting jointly with other individuals yet to be brought before the court.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Wesley Kipkoech Langat, a court clerk at Busia Law Courts, for allegedly demanding and receiving Sh180,000 to influence the outcome of a criminal case. According to EACC, Langat allegedly acted on behalf of a magistrate in seeking the bribe from an accused person as inducement for a lenient penalty.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Thousands attended the Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in Nairobi this weekend, one of the largest in Africa, with many in elaborate costumes inspired by hits like "One Piece" and "Naruto." Fans often must get creative and use salvaged materials due to the challenge and expense of sourcing proper costume supplies.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Otamatsuri 2026, an annual anime and manga convention organised by Movie Jabber and held at the Carnivore Grounds on August 22, drew roughly 5,000 attendees including cosplayers, gamers, and J-pop enthusiasts. The festival featured a debut performance in Africa by Japanese idol Yurapico.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Golfers from Kisii Golf Club claimed the majority of titles at the seventh leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters held at Nyanza Golf Club, despite heavy rains and an overflowing Lake Victoria. The event drew a record 106 golfers competing for qualifying slots toward a grand finale in November with over Sh1 million at stake.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions William Kaguta and Mary Kandu retained their overall gross titles at the NCBA Golf Series held at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa County, despite a lengthy rain interruption that waterlogged fairways and flooded bunkers. Kaguta carded a 2-over-par 73 to defend his Men's gross title, while Kandu returned a 6-over-par 77 to retain her Lady gross title.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Defence Forces accumulated 23 points to win the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga over the weekend, with Kenya Police finishing second with 12 points. KDF now leads the overall standings with 72 points to Police's 50.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is not interested in replacing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March over his abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions and several federations have withdrawn support for Infantino.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justin Ngeera of VetLab Sports Club shot 225 to win the boys' title at the Western Junior Open in Kakamega, finishing nine shots over par, while Maryam Mwakitawa of Sigona Golf Club took the girls' competition with a score of 248.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of contention to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while warning that Infantino must quit or face a leadership challenge. Infantino has faced mounting pressure to step down over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, with UEFA and other continental federations withdrawing support.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos erupted after Tusker defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 23, with frustrated fans invading the pitch, damaging stadium property, and clashing with police who deployed tear gas. The FKF has condemned the violence and disorder, warning that such incidents endanger players, journalists, officials and the public.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nineteen-year-old Phanuel Koech, who set an under-20 world record of 3:27.72 in the 1,500m, finished second at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Sunday and is set to compete again in Zurich this Thursday as the circuit enters its homestretch.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya says Nairobi's chances of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships have improved with government backing and ongoing investment in sports infrastructure, including improvements at Kasarani Stadium and development of Talanta Sports City.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim began his Serie A tenure with AC Milan, securing a 2-1 victory at Torino on Sunday. Alphadjo Cisse and Adrien Rabiot scored for Milan as they opened their campaign after the club finished fifth last season.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC striker Ian Simiyu scored in the Brewers' 3-1 FKF Super Cup victory over Gor Mahia and has set his sights on winning all available local titles, becoming the league's top scorer, and improving consistency after an inconsistent previous season. Tusker have also qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former footballer Emmanuel Petit and others have called for "change" in FIFA's leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors, saying "power has blurred the current leadership's ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football."
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 600 junior swimmers from over 50 schools and clubs across Kenya competed in the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships at St. Christopher's School in Nanyuki on August 22 and 23. The event brought together swimmers across different age groups competing for medals and improved times.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team began the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Sports CS Salim Mvurya urging the team to retain the African title to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year's World Championships.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona Rising Starlets won the girls' county title for a fifth consecutive time, defeating Nanyuki Starlets 1-0, while Laikipia Youth Soccer Academy retained the boys' crown by edging Ilpolei Giants 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Laikipia County Finals.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has assured the Baba Dogo community that the Austin Odhiambo Sports Complex will remain available to residents, promising to implement strategies to begin its construction and upgrade despite a long-running land dispute.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
RESCUE Esports won the PUBG MOBILE National Championship Kenya 2026, held on 21-22 August, defeating 15 other teams. The top three teams have qualified for the PMGO Africa Regional Final, a continental competition with a USD 14,000 prize pool.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde blamed the absence of top scorer Floyd Wabwire, influential forward Elvis Olukusi, Nygel Amaitsa, and Bob Muhati for their loss to Kabras Sugar in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa. Amonde expects all four players to return for the next circuit leg in Embu.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite intense scrutiny over a failed private investment proposal for FIFA tournaments including the World Cup. UEFA and other federations have withdrawn support and threatened boycotts over the controversial plan.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bird species last photographed in April 2014, the Red Weaver was rediscovered in Boni-Dodori Forest in July 2026 after over a decade without confirmed sightings. The species had been added to the global Search for Lost Birds priority list in March 2025 due to the lack of field records and security challenges in its habitat near the Kenya-Somalia border.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Domestic tourism is becoming a key pillar of Mombasa's hospitality industry, with hotels reporting growing numbers of Kenyan travellers visiting for holidays, conferences, corporate meetings and sporting events. The trend helps hotels maintain business throughout the year and reduce reliance on international visitors during low seasons.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has blocked the government from requiring insurance cover from tourists visiting Kenya, ruling that the Ministry of Health's directive contradicted the Ministry of Interior's authority over foreign nationals' entry and that no proper mechanism exists to handle the requirement.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
On Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary, the nation affirms that four years of Russian full-scale invasion have failed to break it. Despite terrible costs in lives and communities, Ukrainian institutions continue functioning, with businesses, farms, schools, and hospitals operating while the country builds long-range capabilities.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald V, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has been hospitalized for haemolytic anaemia and is being treated with antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection. His health deteriorated over the weekend, according to a palace statement.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran announced the discovery of more than 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Fars province's south, with over 160 billion cubic metres extractable from the field. The discovery comes months into the Middle East war, during which US-Israeli strikes have damaged Iran's energy infrastructure and production facilities.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel warned Hamas on Sunday it would step up operations in Gaza if launches of kites, drones and balloons towards Israel continued, after around 10 such incidents were found or intercepted in recent days. Hamas denied responsibility, though Israeli media reported the military believes Hamas was behind the launches, which did not carry explosives.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International says Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month. The report contradicts police claims that force was used only after protesters turned violent.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv to attend a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, where allies discussed support for Ukraine. Despite Russian threats, Burnham said Britain will continue providing defence aid, with air defence supplies as the main priority of the meeting.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A mound of rubbish in a landfill in Conakry, Guinea's capital, collapsed onto neighbouring homes at 2:00 am on Sunday following heavy rains, killing 30 people and seriously injuring six others in the Dar-es-salam neighbourhood. The government deployed search-and-rescue teams and announced measures for medical care and assistance to those affected.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Greek authorities coordinated the rescue of more than 150 migrants off the island of Crete in the past three days, with 131 rescued on Friday alone in operations by Frontex vessels and 33 rescued on Saturday by a passing oil tanker. The rescued migrants were to be taken to centres on the islands of Lesbos and Samos, and possibly on to other centres on the Greek mainland.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andy Burnham made his first overseas trip as UK prime minister to Kyiv, where he announced an agreement for Ukraine to produce British storm shadow cruise missiles and met President Zelensky. He also chaired his first meeting of a coalition of more than 35 nations supporting Ukraine.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
At least 30 people were killed after a mound of rubbish at a major waste site collapsed onto nearby homes in Guinea's capital Conakry, with another 22 injured. The collapse occurred in the Dar-es-Salam area following heavy rain, and rescue efforts including military personnel were deployed to search for survivors.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
South African police have arrested four suspects aged 22–28 in connection with the murder of two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete, 38, who was gunned down on Friday evening in the Eastern Cape. One suspect has been formally charged with murder; a woman in the vehicle with Tete survived the attack.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia closed its entire court system on Monday, the last day for filing court challenges to August 13 presidential election results, citing "security reasons." The closure drew criticism from legal and rights groups, as it prevented opposition leader Brian Mundubile from lodging his planned objection to results that gave President Hakainde Hichilema around 60 percent of the vote.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two peacekeepers were killed and seven others injured, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel, and two civilian staff, in an ambush by unidentified armed individuals in Jonglei state. The UN said the attack could constitute war crimes and deployed a Quick Reaction Force to the area.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A leading DRC opposition figure has called on President Felix Tshisekedi to "give up" proposed constitutional changes that could allow him to seek a third term, with elections two years away and tensions high between government and opponents since parliament approved the proposal.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on employers hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program, arguing the visa scheme has been exploited to replace rather than supplement American workers. The Department of Homeland Security framed the fee as a "revenue mechanism" to recover costs of administering the lawful immigration system.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump claimed Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce details of a new economic pressure campaign. The US is pursuing economic levers after six months of stalled conflict, with the Treasury Secretary declaring an "economic D-Day" against Tehran and warning third countries not to enable Iran.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that young men recruited by politicians for campaign violence may not disappear after elections end but could reorganise into criminal gangs once campaign funding ceases, posing a future national security threat to Kenya.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for claiming Kenya is safe and insecurity is imaginary, while ACLED data shows 170 political violence events by pastoralist militias in 2022 alone, resulting in at least 193 fatalities—a 139 per cent increase from the previous year.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis of Nyamira county's political influence ahead of 2027, noting how ethnic arithmetic and clan dynamics within the Abagusii community could determine Opposition flagbearer selection and cohesion, particularly regarding former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i's positioning.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion argues that Kenya's new Sovereign Wealth Fund, established under the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act 2026, will accumulate billions from petroleum and mining revenues, but its success depends on whether the board has sufficient independence and integrity to resist undue influence when managing the fund in the long-term national interest.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has quit President William Ruto's UDA party to lead the opposition People's Party of Kenya (PPK), citing ambitions for higher office. An opinion piece argues that Nyoro's pattern of avoiding principled political stances has depleted his political capital compared to rivals like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contrasts past university experiences, when admitted students were expected to navigate independence alone, with today's practice where parents and relatives accompany new entrants and manage logistics, blurring the traditional boundary between childhood and adulthood.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a shift from the Student-Centred Funding Model, which assessed parents' financial circumstances, to a Universal Student Funding Model focused on investing directly in students' professional futures. The opinion piece questions why Kenya's higher education financing keeps changing funding models, from the Differentiated Unit Cost model, to the Student-Centred Funding Model introduced in 2023, to now the new approach.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya institutionalizes the Social Health Authority to pursue universal health coverage, it should study Australia's Medicare model to ensure the system delivers access to necessary care without financial hardship. By June 2026, more than 31 million Kenyans had registered with SHA, which replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund in October 2024.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →