An opinion piece in The Standard argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta faces a dilemma ahead of the 2027 presidential elections: supporting either President William Ruto or Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua risks losing influence, while supporting neither threatens to render the Kenyatta family politically irrelevant.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta faces a dilemma ahead of the 2027 presidential elections: supporting either President William Ruto or Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua risks losing influence, while supporting neither threatens to render the Kenyatta family politically irrelevant.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public sector unions have threatened to call a strike over persistent delays in salaries of county government workers and failures to remit statutory deductions, accusing county governments of turning the issue into a systemic problem.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Police Service will spend billions of shillings on new uniforms for general duty officers, eight years after their last uniform change and following a two-year wait. The spending has drawn scrutiny over the police force's priorities and the supplier's involvement.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has stated that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation. While acknowledging the Judiciary's performance under the new constitutional dispensation, Ruto said frequent injunctions were frustrating government programmes.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has released Sh2.6 billion to 13,000 people evicted from the Maasai Mau Forest, raising questions about whether the government can compensate people whose court claims for compensation were rejected.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has asked the Kenya National Examination Council to provide details on procurement, contracting and printing of 2026 KCSE, KJSEA and KPSEA examination materials, including the tendering method used, bidders, evaluation criteria and successful contractors.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders have challenged Kenyans to use the 2027 General Election to elect leaders committed to implementing the 2010 Constitution, accusing the current political leadership of undermining it.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sixteen years after Kenya promulgated the 2010 Constitution, lawyers, faith leaders and professionals have challenged Kenyans to move beyond celebrating the country's supreme law and take an active role in protecting, implementing and holding institutions accountable to it, said at Katiba Day 2026 organised by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Visitors attending the funeral of Gloria, the late wife of Senator Boni Khalwale, caught a rare glimpse of his private life at his expansive Malinya village homestead in Kakamega County, where the blend of tradition and modernity reflected his polygamous lifestyle.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Governance expert Stella Agara cautions that some politicians are aligning with popular leaders ahead of next year's election to secure wins, and advises Edwin Sifuna to be cautious of those joining his Linda Mwananchi movement who have nothing meaningful to offer.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will represent President William Ruto at the African Union's 21st Extraordinary Session in Luanda, Angola on August 30, 2026, to advance Kenya's role in strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed Kenya Police Service graduates at Kiganjo Police Training College, calling on the National Police Service to take firm, lawful action against those who finance, organise, incite, or perpetrate political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto stated that sponsored violence has no place in a democratic state, that no politician may have a private militia, and that police must pursue those who finance and organise violence, not only those who carry out attacks.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza administration is implementing recommendations from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms report, including salary increases for constables to Sh29,360 from Sh21,645 and plans to construct 47,464 housing units under the National Institutional Housing Programme.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bars, hotels and liquor traders have raised concerns about being sidelined in the public participation process for the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill moving through Parliament. The Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya claims the exclusion undermines constitutional principles and warns the proposed licensing framework risks creating unnecessary regulatory duplication and increasing compliance costs for their members.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for investigations into political violence reported in the county on August 23, including alleged links to former gubernatorial candidate Wangui Ngirici. Incidents in Kiaragana and Kiamumbi left several people injured, and Maina urged police to investigate whether anyone should face criminal charges.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga says he will make public the National Taskforce on Police Reforms report, which he submitted to President William Ruto on November 16, 2023, after calling on Ruto to release it seven days prior. Maraga states he has the responsibility to disclose the report and is in final consultations with stakeholders before announcing next steps.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku has urged communication professionals to help protect public trust and counter misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing the need for "timely, transparent and truthful" communication. Ruku expressed Government support for the Public Relations and Communication Management Bill, 2024, during the 24th PRSK Excellence Awards and 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Youth Council has launched its voter registration and candidate nomination portal ahead of elections scheduled for October 9 to 30, 2026, the first in 14 years. The government is adopting a whole-of-government approach to mobilise young people across the country and encourage participation in decision-making.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 17 fresh charges against 15 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and National Intelligence Service over the alleged 2022 kidnapping of two Indian nationals and a Kenyan driver. The suspects face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy, and subjecting a person to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has completed a nationwide rollout of an INTERPOL policing course across its police training colleges to equip new officers with international crime-fighting skills. The Policing Capabilities Foundation Course introduces recruits to INTERPOL databases, Notices and Diffusions, and practical approaches to combating transnational crime and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will represent President William Ruto at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Luanda on August 30, 2026, focusing on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didmus Barasa, the second-term MP for Kimilili, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology. His doctoral thesis examined county governments' branding strategies and service delivery satisfaction among small and medium enterprises in Bungoma County.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has launched a Sh930 million initiative to support Kenya's modernisation of police training and strengthen the professionalism and effectiveness of the National Police Service. The programme was launched at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo and coincided with the graduation of a new cohort of police officers.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in November 2021 have been sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison by Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage. Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo were convicted of committing a terrorist act under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended Kenya's redesigned police uniform against criticism, stating it was selected through public participation and police officer consultation, and will be introduced gradually. Murkomen said critics were wrongly reducing the broader police reform programme to a uniform change.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology, with doctoral research focused on county governments' branding strategies and their influence on service delivery satisfaction among SMEs in Bungoma County. Barasa, a second-term lawmaker seeking to become Bungoma governor on a UDA ticket, has two undergraduate degrees and two master's degrees.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto addressed over 6,000 newly trained police officers at their passing-out parade, urging them to exercise authority responsibly, uphold the Constitution, and remain accountable to Kenyans. Ruto warned against corruption, excessive force, and abuse of office, and cautioned that police must protect democratic space during the 2027 election while taking lawful action against those who finance or incite violence.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto unveiled a redesigned General Duty police uniform featuring a light sky-blue and deep navy-blue dual-tone design as more than 6,000 recruits passed out at the National Police College. The new uniform, which includes a specific maternity consideration for expectant policewomen, begins rollout from August 31.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the Teachers Service Commission, National Police Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces a seven-day ultimatum to address alleged bribery in their recruitment systems. He condemned the government for politicizing recruitment to favor government supporters and criticized claims that MPs demand bribes for TSC appointment letters.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged political violence during DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's political activities on August 23, 2026, in which several people were injured, including one person with critical knife wounds in Kiaragana. Maina also questioned the involvement of buses transporting groups of people to the areas where violence occurred.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces seven days to disclose recruitment details from the past five years, citing allegations of political interference in hiring. He referenced claims that TSC recruitment letters were being issued from State House and invoked Constitutional principles of merit-based recruitment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Justin Muturi, former National Assembly Speaker and Democratic Party leader, has warned that Parliament's failure to pass pending electoral law amendments could undermine public confidence in the 2027 General Election, citing unresolved questions on electoral technology, procurement, and intellectual-property rights that could erode trust if not settled before final election preparations.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Tanzania's Parliament unanimously approved Deogratius John Ndejembi as Vice President in a 324-0 vote, following his nomination by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to replace Emmanuel Nchimbi, who resigned on August 25, 2026. Ndejembi, a Member of Parliament and former Energy Minister, was selected by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced a three-phase police remuneration review increasing entry-level constable pay from Sh21,645 to Sh29,360, alongside upward adjustments across other police ranks and progress on a 47,464-unit National Institutional Housing Programme to address officer accommodation shortages.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned politicians against hiring gangs for political violence and directed the National Police Service to pursue those who finance, organise, recruit or incite such activities, saying no political objective justifies the use of force.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has directed the National Police Service to pursue not only those hired to cause violence but also their financiers, citing goon activity as a serious threat to national security ahead of the General Election. Speaking at the passing-out parade of more than 6,000 constables in Nyeri, Ruto tasked law enforcers with protecting Kenyans' constitutional rights and freedoms.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki addressed over 30,000 grassroots leaders in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, challenging opposition leaders to account for their development record and saying the Kenya Kwanza administration has made significant progress across all 47 counties since taking office in 2022.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governance, public sector and civil society leaders meeting in Nairobi have called for stronger, accountable and citizen-responsive institutions to rebuild public trust and renew the social contract between governments and citizens, ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit scheduled for October.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei told delegates at the sixth African Conference on Debt and Development in Nairobi that Africa pays an extra $75 billion annually in inflated risk premiums despite defaulting on debt less than commonly perceived, and called for the continent's borrowing premium to be cut by 200 basis points over the next three to four years.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards faces scrutiny over its role in Kenya's counterfeit alcohol crisis, with illicit drinks now accounting for an estimated 60 per cent of all alcohol consumed. Consumer advocates describe the escalating problem as a "full-blown public health catastrophe."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund grew by 41.08 per cent in the June 2026 period, reaching Sh340.4 billion, driven by strategic diversification away from government securities and timely National Treasury remittances. The fund reduced its government securities exposure from around 100 per cent to 74 per cent and now covers 529,635 members.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Listed lenders I&M Group PLC and HFCB Group PLC posted higher half-year earnings on Thursday, joining rivals in delivering results. I&M Group's net profit after tax grew by 20.4 per cent to Sh9.30 billion for the six months ended June 30, driven by a 23 per cent surge in total operating income to Sh33.7 billion.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public debt hit Sh13.08 trillion in June, drawing scrutiny from oversight bodies and political figures over borrowing practices and accountability. Dr Samuel Kinyanjui of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation warns the nation is losing money daily due to soaring public debt.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Businesses in Nairobi's city centre, Kamukunji, and Eastleigh shut down on Friday as traders protested what they described as punitive tax increases by the Kenya Revenue Authority. Traders marched to present a petition claiming import container costs rose from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, making importing unaffordable, though anti-riot police dispersed them with tear gas.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
KUSCCO faces an urgent court application from creditors seeking to halt a secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan that would create a new entity called KEFESCO Ltd, with RUPSA arguing that the changes could affect members' rights and frustrate Sh6.1 billion claims while preservation orders remain in force.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Muhoroni Sugar Company has completed a major overhaul of its ageing plant, replacing its asbestos roofing, installing a new batch centrifugal machine, and fixing structural damage that had caused repeated closures. The factory, leased to West Valley Sugar last year, had deteriorated through poor maintenance, with a leaking roof allowing rain to fall directly onto machinery and workers.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry is increasingly using data to understand consumers, respond to market changes, and compete in rapidly changing retail environments. Consumer intelligence helps businesses move beyond broad assumptions about purchasing patterns and identify insights to guide product, market, and customer decisions.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Private sector credit grew 10.2 percent, partly due to risk-based pricing, but small and medium enterprises say they have not seen meaningful improvement in credit access or affordability. The National Taxpayers Association notes that MSMEs remain Kenya's most credit-constrained segment despite banks doubling their collective MSME lending commitment to over Ksh.350 billion.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Last Mile Electrification Project commissioned by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has connected 408 households in Awendo Constituency to the national grid, alongside a dispensary and water project, enabling residents to pursue digital business opportunities and more reliable services.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Bar and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya has called on the National Assembly to include affected traders in public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that proposed licensing requirements could raise compliance costs for small businesses and create duplicate regulatory obligations.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Hundreds of small-scale traders demonstrated across Nairobi's Central Business District on August 28, 2026, against new customs valuation rules by the Kenya Revenue Authority. The revised benchmark for a 40-foot container of consolidated general cargo increased from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 million, adding Ksh.700,000 per container.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to reduce the cost of doing business and ease administrative hurdles facing enterprises. The partnership will target MSMEs, artisans and manufacturers by streamlining licensing and compliance processes while improving access to capital and markets.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is set to host the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair 2026 from September 3–5 in Nairobi, bringing together manufacturers, investors and businesses from Kenya, China and other markets. The event aims to deepen trade ties with China and encourage Chinese companies to establish manufacturing and assembly operations in Kenya.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered to reduce the cost of doing business and improve the operating environment for enterprises in the capital through the "Jenga Biz, Jenga Nairobi" programme, which will streamline licensing and compliance processes and include a Trade Fair Digital Portal for businesses to register as exhibitors and access logistics information online.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Small and medium-sized manufacturers have been urged to embrace renewable energy to reduce production costs, improve reliability and drive sustainable industrial growth, with decentralised solutions such as rooftop solar and mini-grids offering affordable and uninterrupted power.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
CIC Insurance Group's profit after tax increased 70% to Ksh1.09 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by a 44% rise in investment returns to Ksh3.96 billion and an 18% increase in insurance revenue to Ksh16.34 billion.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Holdings recorded a 13 per cent increase in net profit to Ksh.3.4 billion for the six months ended June 2026, with profit before tax rising 30 per cent to Ksh.4.4 billion, although its insurance service result declined 60 per cent due to high claims and rising medical costs in the health insurance segment.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Assets under management in Enwealth Capital's Money Market Fund nearly doubled to Ksh2.03 billion in the year to June 2026, up 91 per cent from Ksh1.07 billion a year earlier, as the fund became the largest contributor to the company's investment performance.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission Line, a 72km project comprising overhead and underground cable infrastructure designed to enhance electricity supply reliability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taita Taveta County is facing conflict between local farmers and illegal herders from outside who are moving livestock, particularly camels, into lowland areas without proper movement permits or health clearance during drought conditions. County officials warn that the unlicensed movements pose risks of disease spread and lack required veterinary documentation.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 10,000 rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme say they have been excluded from the government's subsidised fertiliser programme since its inception in 2022, forcing them to buy fertiliser at more than 6,000 shillings per 50-kilogramme bag compared to the subsidised price of 2,000 shillings.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards faces pressure over its role in the country's escalating counterfeit alcohol crisis, with illicit drinks now accounting for an estimated 60 per cent of all alcohol consumed in Kenya, according to industry data. Consumer advocates describe the situation as a "full-blown public health catastrophe."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County have organized public barazas with local chiefs and Nyumba Kumi members to address rising insecurity and propose solutions to authorities. The initiative has led to a significant drop in cases of insecurity, with enforcement officers and security agencies seizing 200 cartons of illicit alcohol and 100 rolls of bhang.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service will spend billions of shillings on new uniforms for general-duty officers, eight years after the last uniform change. The article questions the priority and raises concerns about deep-seated interests surrounding the uniform supplier and amounts involved.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mukuru whose homes were demolished for the Affordable Housing Programme have raised concerns over delays in house allocation, alleged irregularities, and conflicting messages from the Boma Yangu platform after some buyers were informed their units had been sold out.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is upgrading Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions to align with industry requirements and international standards, positioning graduates for local and international job opportunities. This effort includes partnerships such as with Australia's Signet Institute, which conducted final assessments for the first cohort of trainees in diploma programmes at multiple polytechnics.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An autopsy on 23-year-old Peter Kimani, allegedly shot by a police officer near Del Monte fence in Murang'a County on Saturday, found he died from a single penetrating gunshot wound to the chest that caused vascular and lung injuries leading to massive haemorrhage. A bullet fragment was recovered during the examination and handed to investigators.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Killings, armed robberies and brutal assaults are spreading across parts of Western Kenya, including Bungoma, Kakamega and Busia, forcing residents, traders and boda boda operators to change their daily routines as criminals strike people on their way home from work, school or businesses.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Recent violent clashes between police and civilians across Kenya have continued to erode fragile trust between the public and police. A July 16 video showed armed police officers emerging from vehicles and buildings, brandishing weapons and equipment.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Through poetry and storytelling, Apondi Thee Poet (Sumaya Musa) illuminates the difficult realities facing young women in Kenya's creative industry, highlighting experiences of sexual harassment and financial insecurity often left unspoken.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The death of Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection Rosemary Chemutai Koech-Kimwatu has drawn attention to hidden pressures behind her successful career as a lawyer, technology-policy specialist, and banking executive, illustrating the complexity of suicide and its multiple underlying causes.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health reports 1,583 cumulative dengue cases in Garissa County, with five suspected deaths as of August 26, 2026, and 95 laboratory-confirmed cases in Wajir County, bringing the total to 1,678. Cases are concentrated in Dadaab (1,276), Garissa Township (251), and Wajir East (85).
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health is stepping up measures to prevent and respond to water- and food-borne diseases expected during El Niño rains, working with county governments and partners to strengthen preparedness. The public in flood-prone areas is being urged to use safe water, maintain hand hygiene, and cook food properly to reduce disease risk.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Schools have reopened after the August holiday for the final learning session of the year. Back-to-school season involves parents managing fees and emotions, children crossing psychological thresholds, and communities resetting their rhythm—a bridge from comfort to growth.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Milimani Commercial Magistrate has barred family members, relatives, and KCB Bank employees from removing the remains of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu from Lee Funeral Home without her husband Kevin Migwe Kimwatu's involvement, after he moved to court seeking a role in her funeral arrangements.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Magistrate's Court at Kahawa has sentenced three terrorism convicts—Musharaf Abdalla, Mohamed Ali, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo—to 15 additional years in prison for their escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison, which was plotted over close to a year.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Access to affordable water from SHOFCO kiosks has enabled women in Kibera to reduce spending on water collection and transport, allowing them to save money for savings groups, children's education, and household needs. One fish trader, Rosemary Akinyi, reduced her water costs from Sh300 to Sh30 per 200 litres, freeing up resources previously spent on costly and unsafe water sources.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cybersecurity experts are warning that Africa needs more researchers with practical skills to protect digital systems as the continent puts more services online. At the Africa Hackon Cybersecurity Summit 2026, experts emphasised hands-on training and collaboration between technical experts, researchers, and business professionals to help researchers apply their skills in companies and government institutions.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's health department said more than a third of babies received no vaccines at the start of 2026, with the proportion of unvaccinated children under one year old tripling from 12 percent in 2017 to 36 percent this year to April. The department warned the decline leaves hundreds of thousands of infants at risk of life-threatening illnesses and called for urgent action to halt the decline and avert a surge in preventable diseases.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police recruits held a passing-out parade at the National Police College main campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, presided over by Police IG Douglas Kanja.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has flagged the rapid growth in church registration applications—nearly 60 per month—linked to severe governance failures, financial disagreements, and leadership conflicts within religious institutions. Internal church elections have become volatile, often escalating into violent clashes, forcing the state to intervene in legal disputes over leadership and assets.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Grade 9 pupil, Grace Nyarua, was found dead near a railway line in Echariria village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Monday morning, hours after going missing from her home on Sunday evening. Her body bore visible physical injuries, and her family has called for a thorough investigation.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two speeding motorcycles collided head-on at White Rose area in Mutithi along the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County on Thursday around 7 p.m., killing one person and injuring three others. Residents have called on the Ministry of Roads to install speed bumps and improve road safety measures along the stretch, citing an increasing number of fatal crashes.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Mavindini Ward in Makueni County, organised under the Thwake Dam Blasting-Affected Community Committee, have raised concerns over alleged damage to homes and effects linked to blasting activities during Thwake Multipurpose Dam construction, citing severe dust, noise, vibrations and structural damage. They have written to the African Development Bank and government authorities seeking investigations, and allege that damage assessments excluded some homes close to blasting sites while including properties farther away.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 14-year-old Grade 10 student at Mumbuni Girls Senior School was allegedly burned with boiling water by a Form Three student on June 9, leaving her out of class for more than two months. The student's mother says the school administration and police have failed to adequately address the assault, which occurred at the school's water-fetching point.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jackline Wangui Njoroge, reported missing on August 14 in Nakuru town, was found dead at a quarry in Kogoto, Bahati Constituency with signs of severe physical assault. Police have launched a homicide investigation.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has been declared free of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus after completing 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case. The outbreak recorded 20 confirmed cases, 18 recoveries and 2 deaths, with the WHO and Africa CDC welcoming the milestone as the internationally established benchmark for determining transmission has ended.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Christine Njeri Wanjiru, a company director, has been charged before a Makadara court with stealing KSh2.1 million belonging to her company between June 15 and August 11, 2026. She denied the charge and was released on a KSh1 million bond or cash bail.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Milimani Chief Magistrate's Court has temporarily halted the burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, challenged burial arrangements made without his involvement, seeking to have her buried at his ancestral home in Matasia, Kajiado County instead.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
A total of 294 trainees completed a two-week upskilling programme at Eldoret National Polytechnic sponsored by the Tourism Fund, with 262 undergoing Recognition of Prior Learning training and 32 trained in content creation. The programme also reached 52 hotel managers and owners, with the Tourism Fund having supported more than 8,000 workers in the tourism and hospitality sector overall.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of a two-week-old baby boy taken from a medical facility in Kibera on August 17, 2026. The child's mother left him at the facility in Makina while seeking casual work and transport fare home.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in Kisumu County died after being turned away from a public hospital during an ongoing medical workers' strike. She was in active labour when she and her husband arrived at the hospital, but were reportedly denied entry because health workers were on strike.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The late American country musician rose to fame from humble beginnings as one of 12 children in Tennessee, achieving her professional breakthrough in 1967 at age 21, and became known worldwide for her distinctive appearance and unforgettable songs.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An exploration of juogi—the Luo word for spirits—and cultural beliefs around personal spirits, including the concept of night runners in Homa Bay and how these spiritual beliefs are used to explain unusual behaviour.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fred Omondi of Kenya Defence Forces won the welterweight championship at the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga, defeating Joshua Onyango of Kisumu in the finals after unsuccessful attempts in the first two legs. Omondi said the victory demonstrates that achievement requires consistency and determination, and aims to be selected for the national team for international assignments.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray says Kenyan polo must develop young talent through recruitment, training, and exposure, and win continental matches against African opponents before competing in Europe or South America. Murray cited recent improvements in younger players, including 15-year-old Archie Camm, as evidence of progress.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan club football's real value lies in a wider ecosystem involving clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, vendors, media, and communities — not only in goals and league tables. The SportPesa League demonstrates how competitive football can connect professional clubs with communities and generate interest beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more major signing to complete a transfer window in which he has already spent approaching £300 million, following the arrivals of Brazil winger Savio (£85 million) and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among eight league-phase matches after Thursday's draw. PSG will play Barcelona, Roma, Galatasaray and Slovan Bratislava at home, and travel to England twice to face City and Villa, as well as play Villarreal in Spain and Como in Italy.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is preparing to file a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for "criminal mismanagement" over his shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, according to a legal document seen by AFP.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Alexander Mutiso and Sheila Chepkirui will return to the Great North Run on September 13 aiming to retain their titles. Mutiso won last year in 1 hour 00 minutes 52 seconds and is using the race as preparation for the Valencia Marathon in December.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Kaburu, a teacher and Kenya Handball Federation-licensed referee, has established herself both on and off the court through officiating at major competitions, including the National Schools Games in Thika, and serving as a beach handball referee and delegate.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Confederation of African Football inspection team arrived in Nairobi to assess facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Complex is at 94% completion as of August 2026.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team faces Equity Hawks and Stanbic Aces this weekend in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with head coach Samuel Ocholla targeting two victories to finish the regular season strongly ahead of next month's playoffs.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
3K FC, newly promoted to the Kenya Premier League, express frustration over legal battles challenging promotion and relegation regulations that have disrupted their preparations and delayed the league's kick-off. The dispute stems from Kariobangi Sharks' challenge to the Sports Disputes Tribunal's decision upholding the FKF's promotion and relegation rules that resulted in Sharks' automatic relegation.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World and Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the Zurich Diamond League 800m in 1:41.76, narrowly defeating Algeria's Djamel Sedjati by seven hundredths of a second, despite experiencing a stomach upset moments before the race.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World marathon champions Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania will headline the Sydney Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race and part of the World Marathon Majors, taking place this Sunday.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
English clubs Bournemouth and Sunderland were drawn to face AC Milan among eight matches in the 2026–2027 UEFA Europa League league phase. Bournemouth, in a continental competition for the first time after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season, will host Milan at home and play eight total matches including fixtures against Viktoria Plzen, Sturm Graz, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, Sparta Prague, and Lillestrom.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA announced it is considering legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, which a former International Olympic Committee marketing director described as a "massive escalation" of their feud. Infantino has faced increasing pressure to step down, and UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments on a provisional basis.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona Rising Starlets will compete for their fourth regional title this weekend against Sportiff Queens of Kirinyaga in the girls' semi-final of the Chapa Dimba Central Regional Finals. Safaricom is also hosting coaches' and players' clinics covering GPS vest technology, financial literacy, mental health, and data privacy.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine years after Kenya banned single-use plastic carrier bags in 2017, environmental campaigners including Greenpeace Africa, CEJAD, WWF Kenya and the Kenya National Waste Pickers Association are calling on the government to address broader single-use packaging waste through policy recommendations aimed at preventing plastic at source rather than managing it after creation.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday aged 89. He had been on the throne since 1991 and was hospitalised in August due to complications from haemolytic anaemia, but adamantly refused to abdicate throughout his reign.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet are searching for survivors and more than 1,400 missing people after deadly floods and landslides triggered by a glacial collapse on Wednesday killed at least 482, with ongoing flood risks threatening rescue operations.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Harald of Norway died aged 89 on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him on the throne.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Six months into a war with the United States, Iran says putting diplomacy back on track is possible if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. A ceasefire was agreed in April and a memorandum toward a peace deal was signed in June, but no final agreement has been reached, and the US has since declared "economic warfare" against Tehran.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, including preventing Tutsis from escaping a stadium in Mbazi where approximately 3,000 were killed, and throwing a grenade into the crowd. He was convicted of war crimes and genocide after the judge found his actions were committed with "genocidal intent."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said Tanzania must halt forced evictions of Maasai from ancestral lands and address reported law enforcement abuses, including arbitrary arrests, racial profiling, and excessive use of force. The committee cited restrictions on access to grazing areas, water sources, and cultural sites that have pressured the Maasai to leave their lands.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Brian Mundubile, runner-up in Zambia's disputed August presidential election, was taken into police custody Thursday on treason allegations after two weeks in hiding. Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being held in connection with alleged national security threats, which Mundubile has dismissed as fabricated.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions escalated in trade talks with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, stating the lake would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom, recognised by Guinness World Records last year as the world's youngest reigning monarch after ascending to the throne at age three, has died aged 34 while receiving treatment in the United States.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Security Minister has called on Kenya to arrest and extradite former South West State regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, who fled to Kenya after losing elections and a military struggle with the Somali National Army. The minister accuses Laftagareen of instigating recent armed attacks and explosions in the South West State capital, Baidoa.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei has called for lower borrowing costs for African countries, arguing that high risk premiums cost the continent $75 billion annually in additional interest. He proposed a 200-basis-point reduction in the borrowing premium over three to four years, which could free up about $20 billion for the African Union's Agenda 2063 infrastructure programme.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province attacked a military base on the outskirts of Geidam, Yobe State, early Wednesday, leading to an hours-long firefight and a subsequent siege of the town. Troops have imposed a round-the-clock curfew keeping residents of the town of about 89,000 indoors, with military sources citing the jihadist presence surrounding the town as justification for the measure.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A child sexual abuse victim has filed a lawsuit in California federal court against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company's Grok chatbot used her decades-old abuse images to generate new abusive material and publish it to X (formerly Twitter).
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gaza's civil defence agency said three people were killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday, while the Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Hamas militants in those areas. The incidents mark continued bloodshed despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations urged child-safe design across the social media industry after Meta agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to a coalition of US states and impose limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram, settling claims that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the WHO Regional Committee for Africa's 76th session in Addis Ababa, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Public Health Mary Muthoni reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to working with other African countries to prevent, detect and respond to cross-border health threats, emphasizing that health emergencies do not respect national boundaries.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Argentine sports marketing executives, Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, admitted to bribing international soccer officials to secure lucrative media rights in a scheme that defrauded FIFA, CONCACAF, and CONMEBOL. Under a deferred prosecution agreement with US prosecutors, they agreed to forfeit $50 million and avoid trial.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations Environment Program has invested US$32 million (Ksh. 4 billion) to support Kenya and other African countries in integrating climate information into environmental management and ecosystem-based adaptation, according to UNEP's Head of Liaison Office to the African Union Commission.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has conveyed condolences to China and Nepal following devastating floods in the Xizang Autonomous Region and Nepal respectively, expressing Kenya's solidarity and offering support to affected families and communities.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, insisting the waterway's more than 400-year-old name will remain unchanged. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Ottawa following trade talks collapse and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid collapsed trade talks with Canada and new 50% tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake's name dates back more than 400 years and said it will remain Lake Ontario "today and forever."
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro, who was recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch after ascending to the throne at age three, died aged 34 while receiving treatment in the United States. He was crowned at 18 after his father's death in 1995, and Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's youngest reigning monarch last year.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US government has launched a $7 million initiative to support the modernisation and professionalisation of Kenya's police service, launched at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. The US Embassy said well-trained officers can best protect and serve citizens, and that safety is vital for Kenyan and American businesses.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, king of Tooro in western Uganda since age three and listed by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died at 34. The Tooro kingdom did not disclose the cause, though a Ugandan government minister said he had been critically ill and was seeking treatment in the US.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum that had been in place for more than two years, 18 months after retaking the capital from the Rapid Support Forces. More than two million of roughly five million people who fled have returned since fighting there ended in March 2025, though residents face widespread damage, looting, and power outages.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard opinion piece argues that the Kenyan Police's repeated uniform changes mask deeper structural problems rooted in colonial-era practices, including brutality, corruption, and extrajudicial killings that persist despite constitutional reforms and oversight mechanisms.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that children are being politicized and exploited by being taken to political rallies, given partisan songs and slogans, and encouraged to share political messages, when parents, guardians, teachers, and community members should instead protect them from political battles until they are mature enough to make independent choices.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion columnist claims an illegal police operation based at Hurlingham is impounding gas cylinders in Nairobi under the guise of public safety, with 200,000 cylinders seized to date, and speculates this is preparation for upcoming elections.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece welcomes the new police uniform unveiling as morale-boosting but acknowledges public scepticism about procurement processes, suggesting that major government interventions often carry hidden political or financial motives.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Mwache Multipurpose and Makamini Dam projects are critical infrastructure enabling the Coast's economic development, positioning them not as isolated engineering efforts but as foundational for Port of Mombasa expansion, the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, and the Blue Economy agenda by providing the reliable water these initiatives require.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
In an opinion piece, Yvonne Okwara thanks the Speaker of the National Assembly for revealing that TSC does not have the mandate to hire teachers, and that letters for such positions are issued at State House to MPs—some of whom reportedly charge Ksh. 400,000 for them.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →