The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is implementing a Sh1 billion strategy to address challenges to violence-free elections in 2027, including declining public trust in institutions, political intolerance, youth vulnerability, misinformation, and unresolved community conflicts.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is implementing a Sh1 billion strategy to address challenges to violence-free elections in 2027, including declining public trust in institutions, political intolerance, youth vulnerability, misinformation, and unresolved community conflicts.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Alternative Government spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi has raised the question of how opposition leaders with different political bases, ambitions and ideas will agree on one presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The planned auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary property in Karen was aborted on Tuesday after no qualified bidder presented the required deposit.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the government seized more than 200,000 LPG gas cylinders from small-scale traders between June and October 2025 across four counties, alleging some were diverted to private businesses and distributed during the Ol Kalou by-election.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of planning to manipulate the 2027 general election through a South Korean company that would access the voters' register, alleging the firm has a poor track record in elections elsewhere and that senior government officials have compromised the process.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of harassment against small-scale gas traders, claiming over 200,000 gas cylinders were confiscated in Nairobi and Machakos counties and alleging a clandestine police station with 25 officers has been behind the intimidation. Gachagua said the actions contradict the Kenya Kwanza regime's campaign slogan of "Bottom Up" and called for the confiscated cylinders to be returned to their owners.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja acknowledged that ODM officials, youths, women leaders and Members of Parliament have approached him to join the opposition party, but said he is still weighing his options and has not set an official date for leaving UDA. Sakaja stated that his decision will be influenced by the views of Nairobi residents and his supporters.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Five former and current Nakuru County officials have been charged with alleged irregular procurement of a Sh50 million piece of land meant for a health centre in Bahati. The officials face multiple counts including conspiracy to commit economic crimes, procurement violations, forgery, and abuse of office.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and Seme MP James Nyikal have challenged National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to substantiate claims that legislators receive Teachers Service Commission employment letters for distribution to constituents, saying they did not receive any such letters at State House.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92 million paid by the county to companies linked to the officials and their partners. The suspects face investigations for conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Republican Liberty Party and Grassroots Development Party have sued the IEBC, arguing that its new campaign finance regulations omit transparency and audit processes, allowing undisclosed funds into the electoral process.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi warned politicians against attacking public officers enforcing liquefied petroleum gas regulations, saying the Government would not be intimidated by political pressure or cartels seeking to derail the crackdown on illegal LPG operations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said Kenya's opposition will choose a single presidential candidate early next year after completing political mobilization and voter registration efforts. He urged patience as rival political formations work to build a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and government representatives have committed to promoting peaceful coexistence and preventing political violence ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, agreeing on measures to counter hate speech, misinformation, political polarisation and identity-based mobilisation.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Alternative Government spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi has highlighted a key challenge for the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election: how opposition leaders with different political bases, ambitions and ideas will agree on a single presidential candidate.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The planned auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary property in Karen was aborted on Tuesday after no qualified bidder showed up or presented the required deposit.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court found that the Ministry of Sports established 30 academies without sufficient public participation in determining locations and selection criteria, calling the process faulty and susceptible to arbitrariness. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered the ministry to regularise the process through public participation or face court intervention.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will unveil a new police uniform on Friday as more than 6,000 police constables graduate from the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. The new uniform, designed based on a 2023 public participation exercise in which officers rejected the current deep-blue uniform, will first be worn by the graduating officers before being gradually introduced to other General Duty officers in the Kenya Police Service.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament want the government to ring-fence money from Kenya's tourism sector—which earned Sh562 billion in 2025 and Sh452 billion in 2024—to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict. MPs expressed concern that compensation allocations lack legal backing and are insufficient, with one MP calling the Sh5 million payment to bereaved families inadequate.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development faced Parliamentary scrutiny over delays exceeding 10 years in compensating landowners for Wajir Airport expansion. Wajir County MP Fatuma Jehow expressed frustration with the slow progress, noting meetings on the matter since 2014, while Mbaika stated the government was not interested in expanding onto privately owned land.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has predetermined the outcome of a tender for an Integrated Elections Management System in favour of South Korean company Miru Systems Company Limited, claiming the ongoing procurement process is merely a formality.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Funyula MP Wilberforce Ojiambo has cautioned against the use of tribal and regional formations to pursue political interests, saying such an approach threatens national unity and cohesion. Speaking on Spice FM, Ojiambo said ethnic and regional zoning is destructive and driven by those seeking to advance specific political agendas ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Orange Democratic Movement MPs from Nyanza, led by James Nyikal, have told Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to leave the region alone, accusing him of previously portraying Nyanza as confrontational and hostile to government while now claiming a special relationship with the people ahead of 2027 elections.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mavoko Law Court has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 7 days to charge lawyer Angela Mulwa and Nelson Masiga, who are alleged to have stolen a Range Rover from a disputed 21-acre parcel of land in Mlolongo. The car and property belonged to Dr Victoria Mutiso, who was shot to death on July 29, 2026; if the DPP does not charge them within the deadline, the two will be discharged unconditionally.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a press briefing that gas cylinders distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou by-election were among more than 200,000 cylinders seized from small-scale LPG traders in four counties between June and October 2025. He claimed the seizures were carried out by a police unit and accused officers of operating outside established procedures.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a predetermined procurement process to award the Integrated Election Management System contract to South Korean firm Miru Systems, accusing IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethkon and Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of orchestrating a "sham tender process" as part of a plan to rig the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said his job is to coordinate resources and manage the ministry rather than possess technical programming skills, arguing that criticism reflects a misunderstanding of what a Cabinet Secretary does. He cited stakeholder satisfaction and support from business groups as evidence of effective leadership.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto broke ground for construction of the Ksh.62 million Olposimoru Power Station in Narok West Constituency on August 25, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that street hawking in Nairobi cannot be completely eliminated because it provides livelihood for many people, and the county government is instead focusing on managing the trade through designated spaces and operating hours while reducing congestion and conflicts between hawkers and authorities.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed ongoing talks to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying he is consulting with relevant parties to make a well-informed decision. Sakaja noted his close relationship with late ODM founder Raila Odinga and said it had always been his wish to join ODM, though no official date for departure from UDA has been set.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed the IEBC's election technology tender was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Company Limited, urging development partners and embassies to monitor the procurement process. The IEBC tender remains on hold following a challenge at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission admitted it mistakenly required bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new elections management system tender, when the law caps it at 10 per cent. IEBC said it is preparing an addendum to correct the requirement and has defended the rest of the tender, dismissing claims it is flawed, discriminatory, or designed to favour a particular company.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three suspects—Betty Emathe Asimit, Moses Long'ole Apua, and Chosi Nick Nakucho—over allegations of money laundering involving more than Ksh.92 million linked to the Turkana County government. EACC investigations established that county officials and their business associates allegedly traded with the county government through companies in which they had interests.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed reports of a political fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, reaffirming support for his Linda Mwananchi co-principal and urging opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. He characterized the rift reports as attempts to divide the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM-aligned MPs from Nyanza, led by Seme MP James Nyikal, have rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's attempts to seek political support in the region, accusing him of rewriting his political history and previously criticising Nyanza and its leadership. The lawmakers warned that Nyanza would not be treated as a political trophy and would make its own political decisions based on its interests and democratic convictions.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission acknowledged mistakenly requiring bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new Integrated Elections Management System, exceeding the legal limit of 10 per cent. The error was revealed during proceedings where Galadirel Investments Limited challenged the tender, claiming it violated procurement law and constitutional requirements.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the Government is using security agencies to harass and drive small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders out of business, claiming more than 200,000 gas cylinders were seized from traders in four counties between June and October last year without proper procedure.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has pledged Sh1.2 billion towards construction of a university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, to be named after late MP Johana Ng'eno. The institution will expand access to higher education for students from the region and across the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the government will take action, urging residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace and unity. He said development projects could only be sustained in an environment where communities rejected violence and worked together.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged approaches from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) involving youth representatives, women leaders and MPs, but has not confirmed his intention to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He said he was taking the appeals seriously and had discussed his political future with the late Raila Odinga, who he described as a father figure, before the former premier's death.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has urged church leaders to take action against politicians using worship centres to spread inflammatory messages, including switching off their microphones. Religious leaders agreed to launch a nationwide anti-hate speech campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Supporters of a newly elected UDA Member of Parliament clashed with those of his rival in Narok's Mboleo area using crude weapons, injuring several people. The confrontation erupted over reports that the newly-elected MP might be prevented from addressing President William Ruto during his tour of the county.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about an illegal LPG crackdown, saying the government and EPRA are enforcing regulations on illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders in the interest of public safety, and accused Gachagua of politicising the matter.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released Ksh.2.6 billion to 13,000 families evicted from Narok Mau Forest six years ago, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.200,000 through M-Pesa at a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has urged Parliament to immediately table and debate the Elections Amendment Bill, 2024, before the IEBC signs a technology tender contract, arguing that the Bill's recommendations would strengthen safeguards for the 2027 General Election. Muturi questioned why the Bill, arising from National Dialogue Committee recommendations, has remained before Parliament for 17 months without being debated.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom's practice of deactivating dormant SIM cards and reassigning the numbers to other subscribers, citing concerns that the practice could expose customers to fraud, loss of funds, and unauthorized access to personal information. The petition, referred to the Public Petitions Committee, will examine whether the practice complies with consumer protection, data privacy, and financial asset management laws.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Women Members of Siaya County Assembly are pushing for greater representation in elective leadership, saying increased female participation in decision-making is critical to addressing challenges affecting women and vulnerable groups at grassroots level. The 14-member women caucus, trained through Transparency International's Usawa Mashinani programme, has sponsored two bills toward a target of three pieces of legislation.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawmakers have questioned the Insurance Regulatory Authority's payment of Sh342.8 million to a law firm following a dispute over legal fees. The payment also included Sh79.8 million in interest that accrued after IRA delayed settling an earlier court award, and arose from a disagreement over fees for representing the regulator in a legal dispute involving a liquidated insurance company.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government's enforcement operations against illegal liquefied petroleum gas trade, rejecting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's accusations that small-scale traders are being subjected to arbitrary arrests and seizures. Gachagua alleged that more than 200,000 cylinders were seized between June and October 2025 and claimed some were diverted to private businesses linked to politicians, though these claims have not been independently established.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has ordered Kenindia Assurance Company to pay Mombasa Cement Sh4,216,836,801 in an insurance claim and accrued interest for a collapsed silo and loss of profits since 2012, finding that the silo's collapse resulted from defects in materials, faulty design, and poor workmanship—all covered perils under the Machinery Insurance Policy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has increased the customs minimum benchmark for containerised consolidation cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, effective August 20, 2026, to reduce customs undervaluation and improve tax compliance following consultations with freight and trading stakeholders.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways reported a net loss of Sh16.1 billion for the half-year to June 2026, compared to a Sh12.2 billion loss in the first half of 2025, attributed to rising fuel costs.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology for a now-cancelled advertisement showing a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground, which sparked backlash over its depiction of violence against women and calls for a product boycott. Callaway chief executive Chip Brewer said the company had launched an investigation into how the advert, produced by golf media firm Good Good Golf, had been approved.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki said the government is speeding up completion of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across the country, with eight in Embu, Meru, Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kisii and Migori nearing completion for commissioning by year-end, to catalyse Kenya's industrialization through value addition and manufacturing.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has ordered Platinum Credit Limited to preserve its customer and marketing records as it considers a case challenging how personal data is collected, used and handled by the digital lender. Justice Patricia Nyaundi Mande certified the case as urgent, requiring the company to keep records including customer agreements, consent documentation, communications, complaints, and data protection policies that could be important to the case.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Umash Funeral Services has launched a new facility in Kabati along the Thika-Kenol Highway, bringing professional mortuary and funeral care to families in Murang'a and neighbouring counties and reducing the financial and logistical burden of transporting bodies over long distances.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African skincare companies are capturing a larger share of East Africa's beauty and personal-care market by offering products tailored to local consumers and leveraging e-commerce and social-commerce platforms. Kaat Skincare was recognized as Best Skincare Brand of the Year 2026 at the Somali Business Awards.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is preparing to send at least 500 micro, small and medium enterprises to the 26th East African Community MSME Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, scheduled for October 30 to November 8, with all 47 counties expected to be represented.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in Embu, Meru, Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kisii and Migori counties are set for commissioning before the end of the year. The parks are intended to support produce aggregation, value addition and small-scale manufacturing.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Meta agreed to pay as much as $16.7 billion to a coalition of 29 US states and impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, resolving a landmark trial that alleged the company deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about risks, and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paul Mwangi was arrested during a DCI crackdown on uncustomed goods at Bukembe Shopping Centre in Bungoma South Sub-County and charged with possession of uncustomed and excisable goods, possession of counterfeit goods, and repackaging and production of counterfeit goods in trade. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond of Ksh. 800,000.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The prolonged suspension of Tata Chemicals Magadi's mining operations since July is putting jobs at risk, disrupting production, and raising costs as manufacturers scramble for alternative supplies of soda ash and other essential products.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government's suspension of mining operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi (TCML) in July has disrupted production and put jobs at risk, forcing manufacturers to seek alternative supplies of soda ash and other essential products at rising costs.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced the payment of Sh2.6 billion to 13,000 families evicted from the Mau Forest in Narok six years ago, with each beneficiary receiving Sh200,000 via M-Pesa to help them resettle. The government also said it purchased 5,800 acres of land to settle families living as squatters on previously private property.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has reduced the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 and halved the cost of certified maize seed to help farmers in the country's breadbasket recover from crop losses caused by a three-month dry spell across North Rift counties. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the intervention aims to help farmers return to production ahead of El Niño rains expected from October.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Meteorological Service Authority projects above-average rainfall across 80 per cent of the country during the October–December short rains season, with prolonged wet spells and occasional isolated storms expected across several parts of the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts above-average rainfall across most Kenyan counties during the 2026 short-rains season, with strengthening El Niño and a potentially positive Indian Ocean Dipole expected to enhance rainfall, though timing and strength remain uncertain.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on Kenya to unlock its meat industry's potential through value addition, processing, and technology investment, warning that exporting live animals instead of finished products exports jobs to other countries. Kenya produced 613,627 tonnes of meat valued at Sh397 billion in 2024, with beef accounting for 260,000 tonnes.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Health is stepping up preparedness ahead of El Niño rains, warning of increased risks of disease outbreaks, injuries, displacement and malnutrition in flood-prone areas. The government has activated a multi-sectoral taskforce coordinating prevention, preparedness and response efforts across health, environment, water and interior ministries alongside development partners and civil society organisations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rose Mulwa, the ex-wife of Professor David Musyimi Ndetei, and her two children Angela and Chris—who are accused of murdering Victoria Mutiso—claim bias in the case and allege underhand dealings related to land disputes.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
With over one million tertiary graduates entering Kenya's job market annually and youth unemployment at 17.7 per cent, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are positioning graduates to create their own businesses rather than chase scarce formal employment. The article profiles how vocational training, exemplified by a plumber graduate from Morako VTC in Nyamira County, is reshaping Kenya's approach to youth employment.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public universities are set to shoulder the financial burden of more than 200,000 first-year students joining institutions this year, as President William Ruto's university funding model struggles to stay afloat for the third consecutive year. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 202,133 students in universities under government sponsorship, adding to pressure on institutions already grappling with funding shortfalls and delayed disbursements.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chris Mulwa and his mother, Rose Mbithe, have been detained at Kileleshwa police station in connection with two murders spanning more than two decades, allegedly rooted in a bitter divorce, property dispute, and a 2003 complaint to the Law Society of Kenya.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Alternative Justice System (AJS) is seeking increased government support to address 78 pending cases in Turkana County, with local officials citing geographical barriers, limited resources, and lack of a dedicated budget as obstacles. A week-long AJS training programme supported by the FAO and Turkana County Government gathered panellists from four locations to strengthen community-based dispute resolution.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man was arraigned in Bungoma Law Courts after detectives dismantled an illegal sugar repackaging operation at Bukembe Shopping Centre, recovering 200 bags of 50kg sugar, 1,700 empty branded bags, and repackaged goods. He was charged with four offences including possession of uncustomed goods and counterfeit goods production, denied all charges, and was released on an Sh800,000 bond.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh8 billion land dispute in Karen, involving Muchanga Investments (incorporated by former Vice President Moody Awori and others) against Telesource.com, Habenga Holdings Limited, Jina Enterprises, John Mugo Kamau, and Carmelina Ngami, is proceeding to the Supreme Court, with a mystery man now claiming to be the nephew of the original property owner Arnold Bradley.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for urgent, coordinated action to address HIV, adolescent pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents, saying the response must move beyond warnings to include adults who listen and support vulnerable young people.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has passed the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to bring Alternative Provision for Basic Education and Training (APBET) institutions into Kenya's basic education framework and secure government support for learners in non-formal schools, particularly in informal settlements and marginalised communities.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police commanders in Nairobi have been instructed to tackle goonism and criminal gangs in the city and its environs, following a meeting led by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat with sub-county and station commanders. Lagat acknowledged that goonism is widespread across the country but pledged that criminal justice systems and the police will strategize and deploy existing laws and regulations to address the vice.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Learning remained paralysed along the Kisii–Transmara border on Monday as schools reopened across the country, with renewed communal clashes forcing many learners to stay at home.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has called on residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground ahead of El Niño rains expected to intensify from September through early 2027, with the national and county governments preparing rescue boats, food, medicines, and other emergency supplies.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A letter of complaint filed with the Law Society of Kenya in 2003 triggered a chain reaction of bloodshed spanning over two decades, involving two murders, a bitter family feud, and a land dispute worth Sh1.5 billion. Chris Mulwa and his mother Rose Mbithe have been detained in connection with Dr Mutiso's murder.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nurses and midwives, on strike for 29 days, are demanding county governments implement the 2017 return-to-work formula, adopt career progression guidelines, and provide permanent and pensionable terms for Universal Health Coverage workers. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives says there will be no return to work until these key demands are addressed.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's African giant pouched rats are trained at the Apopo Detection Rat Training and Research Center at Sokoine University of Agriculture to use their sense of smell to identify and detect problems, helping to save lives.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A fire at Kerugoya Prison in Kirinyaga County on Tuesday destroyed at least 21 houses belonging to prison wardens. The fire, reportedly caused by a candle, was contained by firefighters using a water bowser after the county's fire engine vehicles broke down.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has appointed a seven-member board to lead NCCG-Green Nairobi Limited Company, the county-owned waste management firm, with environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua as chairperson. The board members, gazetted on August 14 for a three-year term, include specialists in environmental conservation, waste management, digitisation, finance, law, and community representation.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested a suspect in Bungoma South Sub-County linked to an illegal sugar repackaging and rebranding syndicate. Police recovered 76 bags of West Valley Sugar, nine bags already repackaged in Chinese-branded sacks, 10 empty Mayuge Sugar bags, and 26 additional bags from a vehicle.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A fire destroyed 21 houses at Kerugoya Prison staff quarters, destroying property and officers' personal belongings. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a candle left burning in the morning.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's son George met Westlands Primary School teacher Priscilla Wanjiku Karanja (Teacher Cillah) on Tuesday at the school, ending weeks of viral social media exchanges in which the teacher had publicly expressed interest in him.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five herders remain in captivity following a suspected abduction by al-Shabaab militants in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County on Tuesday. The suspected militants demanded three goats per person, Sh6,000 or one camel per person in ransom; one of six abducted herders escaped and raised the alarm.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Cochrane Review analyzing 80 studies of 29,861 smokers found strong evidence that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes help more people quit smoking than traditional nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and gum. The findings come as Kenya's National Assembly considers the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which would establish a regulatory framework for emerging nicotine and tobacco products.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched a flying vlog, taking viewers aboard a solo flight from Nairobi to Malindi. Mutua holds a Private Pilot Licence and has more than 300 flying hours; he plans to release episodes on Thursdays and Saturdays.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Josephat Kamenchu was arraigned before Embu Law Courts and charged with killing Lawrence Muriuki Njiru. According to prosecution, Kamenchu allegedly hacked Njiru to death on a farm, buried the body, and planted a banana tree over the spot; the body was discovered after the ground sank.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A female traffic police officer, Corporal Joyce Muthoni Mwicigi, died at Nairobi West Hospital from injuries sustained when an Isuzu lorry struck her at the intersection of Lungalunga Road and Mogadishu Road in Makadara on August 21, 2026. The driver fled the scene and subsequently hit three other vehicles.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Cochrane review analysing evidence from 80 studies involving 29,861 smokers found strong evidence that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are more effective at helping smokers achieve sustained abstinence than traditional nicotine replacement therapies such as patches and chewing gum. The findings come as Kenya considers new regulations for emerging nicotine and tobacco products, including a proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has added 224 newborn care units, 23 neonatal intensive care units, and 20 adult intensive care units over the past four years, according to Governor Johnson Sakaja. The expansion has increased capacity to handle complicated deliveries, premature and critically ill newborns, and other cases requiring specialised care.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-agency team led by NACADA seized 868 assorted alcoholic drinks and arrested two suspects during a crackdown on counterfeit alcohol in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The operation targeted the distribution and sale of illicit beverages including products with suspected counterfeit KRA stamps, uncustomed beers, and expired items.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Lodwar arrested Jones Bogonko Onchonga, who allegedly posed as a Catholic priest from Tanzania at St Augustine Cathedral for more than three weeks, leading Mass and administering sacraments before his deception was uncovered when he made a mistake during prayer recitation.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-agency team comprising NACADA, KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service seized 868 assorted alcoholic drinks and arrested two suspects—a distributor and a retailer—in Eastleigh on August 26 for selling beverages bearing counterfeit KRA stamps, uncustomed beer, and expired products.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Assembly has passed the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which formally recognises alternative non-formal schools and opens access to public funding for learners in informal settlements. MPs argued the move would strengthen constitutional guarantees on education and benefit thousands of children in communities where informal schools outnumber public ones.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Government is stepping up efforts to tackle new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence among young people, which threaten their health, education, and future. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said the three challenges require coordinated action across health, schools, families, communities, and Government agencies.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Rosemary Akinyi, a fish trader in Kibera, now purchases safe water from a SHOFCO kiosk near her home for Ksh.30 per 200 litres, down from Ksh.300 previously, freeing up money for other needs and enabling her to reinvest savings into her business and community.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two filmmakers, James Hakesley and Roy Kimani, believe technology could address Kenya's film production challenges—high costs, recycled storylines, weak production quality, and lack of equipment and infrastructure—by helping local productions compete beyond the local market.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on a major initiative to establish Nairobi as Africa's film hub, addressing challenges around storytelling originality and audience expectations in the film industry.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau has joined British artist Skyla Tylaa, American star Chloë Bailey, and Deepa for a new single titled "Makuhia," scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. The track blends British amapiano and house music with global R&B and traditional East African vocal styles.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, was a prolific talent who wrote thousands of songs over six decades, including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," which became an international hit for Whitney Houston.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation plan aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Mvurya said Kenya must use the home advantage to build a strong team capable of progressing through knockout stages and ultimately lifting the trophy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Xavi Hernández, newly appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, vowed to restore the attacking football style the Oranje are known for. He said playing offensive, dominating football will bring better results after the team's disappointing recent World Cup campaign.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morgan Rogers marked his competitive debut for Chelsea with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday, saying he has more to come after being substituted with about 10 minutes remaining.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry signed 33-year-old Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, while Crystal Palace signed Axel Disasi from Chelsea on loan, both moves aimed at strengthening their defences following opening-day Premier League defeats.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French forward Christopher Nkunku has joined RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan for the season. Nkunku previously spent four years at Leipzig, scoring 70 goals before moving to Chelsea in 2023 and then to Milan last summer.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation roadmap aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will host, rather than simply staging a successful tournament.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's volleyball team opened the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 victory over Zambia and is calling on fans to fill Kasarani Indoor Arena as they defend their continental crown and pursue 2028 Olympic qualification.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says the team is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with players fit and ready to open against AFC Leopards this weekend. Okere expressed concern about legal disputes affecting league preparations, but believes all KPL teams are ready to begin.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF National Executive Committee member Dan Shikanda says uncertainty over Kariobangi Sharks' relegation, which is subject to a stay order, is putting Kenyan football in a difficult position and risks delaying the Kenya Premier League season scheduled to start this weekend.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
St. Anthony's Boys Kitale defeated Friends School Kamusinga 3-1 in the final of the East Africa Secondary School Games in Morogoro, Tanzania to reclaim the regional hockey title. Coach Kevin Lugalia credited consistency, hard work, and discipline for the victory, with the school having last won the East Africa title in 2018.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team has what it takes to overcome Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for September 6 at Nyayo National Stadium.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 5th Edition of the Patron's Cup, a three-day golf tournament sponsored by Shabiki.com, took place at Muthaiga Golf Club from August 21–23, 2026, featuring competitive play and cash prizes including a Patron's Jackpot challenge.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, with club president Joan Laporta saying Alvarez is their prime target, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist selling the Argentina forward. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the club could end the summer without a new striker if the pursuit fails.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after the two conditions it sought from FIFA following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to secure private investment in the World Cup have been met, according to a source.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Police Bullets defeated Burundi's Top Girls Academy 3-1 in a preliminary match to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Women's Challenge. Forward Martha Amunyolete scored twice to earn Player of the Match, with Eglay Mukhwana adding the third goal.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt defeated Senegal 25-12, 25-10, 25-8 in Nairobi to maintain their unbeaten start at the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, while Uganda also secured a second straight-sets victory over Burkina Faso 25-14, 25-13, 25-18.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
War in the Middle East has disrupted traditional air-transport corridors, creating opportunities for African hubs like Kenya and Ethiopia to emerge as alternatives; however, African airlines remain constrained by infrastructure deficits, regulatory challenges, and operate on profit margins of about 1 per cent compared to a global industry average of 3.9 per cent.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the United States would achieve nothing with its new round of economic sanctions, stating that America was unable to achieve anything in previous pressure campaigns. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, but Iran's leaders dismissed the measures, citing their experience enduring decades of sanctions since the 1979 revolution.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with Iran's rulers, citing recent discussions with US President Donald Trump about diplomacy with the Islamic republic. Netanyahu praised Trump's new campaign of economic pressure against Iran.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's president said Wednesday that the United States will achieve nothing with its sanctions campaign, as the two sides remain locked in a stalemate nearly six months into their conflict. Iran's army claimed it had rebuilt or replaced all weapons systems damaged during fighting and said it has a two-year plan to counter economic pressure.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The British government has committed to helping the Samburu community locate the grave of Laibon Bari Kaldojan Leaduma, a spiritual leader captured and detained by British colonial authorities in 1934. A family member has been searching since 1985 for answers about his grandfather's disappearance and alleged execution.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Flags flew at half-staff across the United States, and every living US president and the British royal family paid tribute to the entertainer known for her philanthropy, Dollywood theme park, and songwriting.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A fire broke out in the Mother and Child Health Ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing 14 infants, with authorities attributing the blaze to a faulty air conditioner. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for an investigation as families gathered outside the hospital.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies. Congress approved a similar ban on military intelligence support in 2018, but rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls on civilian agencies have not yet been finalized.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Donald Trump's influence over Republican voters faces scrutiny as ten of his endorsed candidates have lost in Republican contests this cycle, with six defeats in August alone, coinciding with his approval ratings hitting record lows.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's national football federation withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European associations in scrapping their backing ahead of his re-election bid at next year's FIFA Congress.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children landed in Britain on Wednesday after news emerged they would be relocating from the United States. According to UK media, they landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport and plan to stay for an extended period in the Cotswolds region, with their children enrolled at a school there.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States announced its toughest sanctions on the Iranian economy in a bid to end the Middle East war. Iranians express concern about the impact on their livelihoods, with costs for essentials and education rising.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent in response to US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties, with the retaliation taking effect September 8. The Canadian government also announced a $5.4 billion aid package for impacted firms and workers.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with India was "gradually resuming" during talks with India's National Security Advisor in Beijing, with both countries committed to maintaining peace in their shared Himalayan border region.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing 14 children, according to the district office. Rescue teams controlled the fire after an emergency call was made just before 7:00 am.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Guinea-Bissau, led by military officers who staged a coup last year, will hold a constitutional referendum on August 30 that would expand presidential authority—allowing the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, chair the Council of Ministers, and dissolve parliament under certain circumstances. The new constitution would also reduce parliament from 102 to 65 seats and cut electoral constituencies from 29 to 12 ahead of December elections.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime visited Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station and called for stronger cooperation to enhance security across Ukraine's railway network, with a focus on combating trafficking of grenades, munitions and other dangerous materials.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended a General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill where faithful gathered to receive the Pope's message of peace, hope and service to humanity.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece marks International Youth Day 2026 by arguing that youth in Kenya have finally begun occupying the leadership space promised to them for years, citing the June 2024 Finance Bill protests and recent constitutional engagement as evidence that "tomorrow" for youth leadership has become today.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard publishes an opinion piece arguing that journalists have a responsibility to deny divisive leaders media access to spread divisive rhetoric.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that foreign researchers are extracting health data from low-income Kenyan communities to train AI medical devices that generate significant profits, with little or no benefit returning to the data sources. The author argues Kenya must secure ownership of its health data before such exploitation becomes entrenched.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece arguing that Kenyans should condemn and demand the arrest of leaders who are fuelling violence.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard explains digital trade best practices for Kenyan small and medium enterprises conducting business online across African countries, illustrating how SMEs can find customers, negotiate, and complete transactions entirely through digital channels.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the government should convert its pending bills into government securities as a debt management strategy, positioning the state as a serious buyer that tenders, negotiates, and enforces delivery standards on suppliers.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Starting a business during an electioneering period can be risky for investors as misinformation and disinformation erode investor confidence, prompting a wait-and-see approach that stifles trade activity across the country.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
According to Capital Markets Authority 2025 data, of 152,110 active client accounts, 118,012 (77.6 per cent) recorded losses. Clients booked Sh1.25 billion in gross gains against Sh7.12 billion in gross losses, a net loss of Sh5.87 billion, up 42.1 per cent from Sh4.13 billion.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →