Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of quietly laying groundwork for a rigged election through a digital system allegedly tailored for South Korean firm Miru Systems, continuing Kenya's pattern of election technology disputes since 2013.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of quietly laying groundwork for a rigged election through a digital system allegedly tailored for South Korean firm Miru Systems, continuing Kenya's pattern of election technology disputes since 2013.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines the complex legacy of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who became prominent in the 1990s after forming the Youth for Kanu '92 movement to counter the emerging opposition led by Raila Odinga.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya moves toward next year's general elections, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as likely opposition figures who could produce either a presidential flagbearer or running mate, with People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua potentially acting as a stalemate breaker.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is deploying an aggressive campaign in Western Kenya to reclaim grassroots support as Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement gains traction in the region. Observers view the president's tactics, including deploying foot soldiers with cash, as signs of desperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A phone number in corporate records for Nalitex Limited, the company linked to supplying police uniforms in a Sh2.8 billion tender, returned the name of businessman Charles Tela Alusala, deepening questions about the company's ownership and control.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of laying groundwork for a rigged 2027 election through a digital system allegedly tailored for South Korean firm Miru Systems, reviving longstanding concerns about electoral technology integrity in Kenya.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard examines the complex legacy of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who rose to prominence in the 1990s after forming Youth for Kanu '92 (YK92) to counter opposition movements led by Raila Odinga.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya heads towards next year's general elections, Rigathi Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as likely Opposition figures to produce either a Presidential flagbearer or running mate, with Martha Karua potentially acting as a stalemate breaker.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is intensifying efforts to reclaim political support in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, deploying operatives with cash to counter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement, which has been gaining traction in the region. Political observers characterize the president's tactics as a sign of desperation over potential losses in a strategically important electoral zone.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi's resignation has reopened questions across East Africa about what it means to be second-in-command when political power remains concentrated in the President's hands.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A phone number in corporate records for Nalitex Limited, the company linked to a Sh2.8 billion police uniform tender, has been traced to businessman Charles Tela Alusala, who is associated with President William Ruto, deepening questions about the supplier's actual ownership and control.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement of new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, stating that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following officer complaints about the existing uniform.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to launch a crackdown on political goons used by politicians to disrupt rallies and instil fear, telling him to deploy the same energy used to tackle banditry in the North Rift. Kindiki also told Murkomen not to spare government-allied leaders who hire goons to intimidate rivals.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have defended the IEBC's independence and urged opposition parties to allow it to work without political interference, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies, and warned of increasing political pressure on religious institutions. He praised churches that have maintained independence despite government efforts to compromise church leaders and urged religious institutions to continue speaking out on matters affecting society.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians against using youth to fight political battles, saying the government will deal firmly with leaders who incite violence. He said political competition should be a contest of ideas, policies and development plans rather than hatred, intimidation and violence.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on Opposition leaders to stop interfering with the IEBC and instead focus on presenting policies and manifestos to voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen argued that political actors should respect the electoral body's independence and that the current opposition lacks clear ideas and policies.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged political leaders to cease interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, warning that such attempts could threaten Kenya's democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Election. He called on politicians to focus on developing policies and manifestos rather than attacking the electoral body, and urged respect for the independence of electoral institutions.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
On Thursday, August 27, a group largely composed of youth gathered at Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi to protest what they view as the deliberate failure of authorities to fully implement the 2010 Constitution, carrying Kenyan flags and banners inscribed with "implement the constitution. Kenyans first."
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru town was disrupted on Sunday when a teargas canister was lobbed into a crowd at Makutano, causing supporters to scatter. Leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna resumed the meeting and continued with further rallies, condemning what they described as state-sponsored violence against opposition figures.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidency, recalling her 2024 impeachment by the Meru County Assembly and crediting Sifuna and other leaders for opposing her removal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President Ruto's administration of misplaced priorities for allocating Sh2.5 billion to new police uniforms while students struggle to pay school fees and youth remain unemployed. President Ruto unveiled the new Kenya Police Service general-duty uniform on August 28, with the rollout expected to cover about 60,000 general-duty officers.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna challenged President William Ruto to focus on fulfilling Kenya Kwanza's 2022 campaign promises within the five-year mandate instead of pursuing a long-term Vision 2060 blueprint, saying Kenyans face immediate economic hardships the government has failed to address.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli says the country has no serious opposition without the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and called on opposition leaders to accept that Raila was the force holding the opposition together. Atwoli endorsed President William Ruto's leadership and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has described President William Ruto as "lucky" to be facing what he termed the most "clueless" opposition in Kenya's political history, saying the current opposition lacks ideas, policies and clear plans ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Police Service headquarters dismissed reports that Nalitex Limited won the tender for new police uniforms, stating the contract was lawfully awarded to Bedi Investments Limited. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following consultation with officers who expressed dissatisfaction with existing uniforms.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that his convoy was attacked with live gunfire and a vehicle was torched in Awendo during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Migori on Saturday, describing the incident as an assassination attempt amid escalating political tensions in Nyanza.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who finished second to President Hakainde Hichilema in the August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Mundubile was taken into custody on Thursday after police said they found rifles and military equipment at his home.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has denied reports linking Nalitex Limited to the Ksh2.8 billion procurement of Kenya Police General Duty uniforms, stating the company played no role in the tender. NPS says Bedi Investments Limited was awarded the contract after its sample was selected through evaluation and public participation.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Gubernatorial Hopeful Babu Owino has issued a stern warning to bloggers and political operatives accused of playing both sides of the political divide, telling them they cannot simultaneously champion the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement and support President William Ruto's administration. Speaking during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru on Sunday, Babu said the movement would not tolerate individuals he described as "traitors" who had infiltrated its ranks.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has delegated party leadership to Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate Senator John Methu while he spends about 50 days in the United States engaging the diaspora ahead of 2027 elections.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after disputing the results of the country's recent presidential election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote. Mundubile received 38% and 17 others, including his running mate, have also been charged with treason.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru was disrupted when a teargas canister was lobbed into the crowd, prompting supporters to scatter; the leaders at the meeting endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency, amid tensions over rival candidacy claims within the movement.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the opposition to give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission space to organise the 2027 polls, arguing they should not set terms for the electoral body or use abusive language against it. He noted that Kenya Kwanza won six of ten by-elections since the general election, and that opposition parties did not previously criticise the IEBC when they won.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan banks are posting record half-year profits, with growth increasingly driven by their regional units beyond Kenya's borders as a slowing domestic economy and rising living costs squeeze households and businesses at home.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Holdings shareholders will receive an interim dividend of Sh145 million for the half-year ended June 2026, with net profit rising 12.7 per cent to Sh3.45 billion. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, holding a 37.98 per cent stake, will receive approximately Sh55.1 million.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Airports Authority has warned passengers of delays affecting some departing flights, attributed to a go-slow involving staff of KAA and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The authority is working with aviation agencies and airlines to manage the situation and minimise disruptions.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) seeks to harmonize pharmaceutical regulation across African markets, reducing duplicate approval processes while preserving national regulatory authority and sovereignty. The agency aims to strengthen existing systems and enable manufacturers to reach multiple markets more efficiently.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A research professor at the Institute for Development Studies says Kenya and Africa risk falling behind if academia, businesses and policymakers treat emerging technologies as a threat rather than an opportunity to increase productivity and meet demanding international market standards on clean energy and ethical supply chains.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Airports Authority has issued an advisory that some departing flights are experiencing delays across its airports and is working with aviation agencies and airlines to manage the situation. The authority urges travellers to contact their airlines for the latest flight status information.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airports Authority issued an advisory warning passengers to expect delays to departing flights after disruptions to some flight operations, though it did not disclose the number of affected flights or a specific cause. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines directly for flight information.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jasco Communications and Freshworks have partnered to address fragmented customer service systems across Africa, where businesses struggle to manage interactions across multiple digital channels such as social media, messaging, and web-based support.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British filmmaker James Hakesley and Kenyan-born Roy Kimani's virtual production company CUBE Studio is bringing LED volume technology to Nairobi to reduce production costs and expand creative possibilities for Kenyan filmmakers. The technology uses large LED screens and game-engine software to display fully rendered digital environments in real time, allowing filmmakers to blend performers with settings during production rather than in post-production.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Industry stakeholders at a Machakos County energy forum have urged small and medium enterprises to adopt green energy solutions such as rooftop solar and mini-grids to reduce operational costs, improve productivity, and address Africa's energy deficits. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti noted that decentralised green energy provides stability for businesses and can help cope with shrinking national grid capacity.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Vietnam's Central Highlands, traditionally the world's leading robusta coffee producer after Brazil, are increasingly switching to durian cultivation to meet surging Chinese demand. Durian acreage nationwide has soared more than fivefold to 200,000 hectares over the past decade, and Vietnam became China's biggest durian supplier by volume last year following a 2022 trade protocol with Thailand.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rosemary Chemutai, a KCB executive whose death sparked national debate, was buried at night on Friday at her parents' home in Kapkwen, Kipkelion, Kericho County, hours after her husband Kevin Kimwatu obtained a court order stopping the burial.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma County's health sector has commissioned a modern vaccine cold room and specialised transport truck to improve vaccine storage, distribution and immunisation services across the county.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives have arrested three more suspects in the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso: two in Kampala (Police Constable Bett Kiplangat Collins and civilian Pius Muiru Mbugua) and one in Nairobi (Samuel Karanja Gathoni). Investigators allege the suspects had roles in surveillance, co-driving the vehicle used in the operation, and facilitating payments to the hit team.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International Kenya has urged the government to expedite investigations into enforced disappearances, establish truth about those who disappeared, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 3.6 million Kenyans face acute food insecurity, with over 545,350 in emergency hunger levels, as health facilities across arid and semi-arid regions report sharp rises in malnutrition admissions among children and pregnant women.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of healthcare interns—including medical officers, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and clinical officers—have threatened to strike from August 31, 2026, over delayed salaries. The interns say the Ministry of Health failed to honour its commitment to pay them by July 25, leaving many struggling to afford basic needs.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nakuru have launched investigations after a five-litre jerrycan containing suspected paraffin was discovered hidden beneath the stairs leading to a girls' dormitory at Moi Primary School on Saturday, August 29. The container was found at around midnight, raising fears the dormitory could have been targeted for arson while pupils were asleep.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gender Cabinet Secretary Ann Cheptumo has warned chiefs, village elders and other local administrators in Baringo County that they will face disciplinary action if Female Genital Mutilation cases are reported in their areas of jurisdiction. She said administrators have a duty to protect girls and women from the practice and cannot overlook it in their communities.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A video circulating on social media shows suspected robbers in balaclavas closing in on foreign tourists in Nairobi's Central Business District, with journalists escorting the visitors moving them to safety. According to accounts online, the suspects exploited confusion from Friday's protests by traders objecting to new customs valuation rules.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International Kenya has called on the government to move beyond promises and take concrete steps to end enforced disappearances, establish the whereabouts of missing persons and hold those responsible to account. The organisation welcomed President Ruto's recent acknowledgment of pain caused by past human rights violations but said words must be matched with action.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Albert Njeru Obed, Treasurer General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and Secretary General of KUDHEIHA, has died following a short illness. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli described Njeru as a dedicated trade unionist committed to workers' welfare and dignity.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyatta National Hospital said it found no records to substantiate social media allegations that a mother and newborn were denied care at the facility, resulting in the baby's death. The hospital stated that available information indicated the mother did not give birth at KNH, though it extended condolences to the affected family.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Amnesty International Kenya has called on President William Ruto's administration to take concrete action against enforced disappearances, with 19 cases recorded in Kenya so far this year. The rights body made the call on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, urging the government to establish the truth, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aviation workers went on strike at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, and Jambojet on Sunday morning, reviving disruption threats a month after a government-brokered truce. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union says members will not resume work until grievances against all three employers are settled.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, families of missing persons marked the occasion demanding truth and accountability, and called on the government to quickly enact the Enforced Disappearances Act. Over 30 people have disappeared since the 2024 anti-finance bill protests, with some families reporting loved ones missing for more than two years.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Air traffic controllers and airport authority staff struck, demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits. The strike disrupted flight operations, with several airlines delaying or rescheduling flights across major Kenyan airports including Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi International.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's cricket team will compete in the fourth edition of the International League T20 Continental Cup starting September 3 in Kigali, Rwanda, aiming to win their first title after reaching the finals in 2023. Team captain Dhiren Gondaria expressed confidence in the squad's mix of young and experienced players, noting the Cricket Kenya Board's support with player facilitation and salary payments.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group has secured exclusive radio broadcast rights for the 2026/27 English Premier League season on Radio Maisha and Berur FM. Radio reaches 75% of Kenya's population as of Q4 2025/26, and remains a key medium particularly in rural areas where internet access is less concentrated.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Roger Federer, the 45-year-old Swiss tennis legend and 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, was tearfully inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, describing it as one of the greatest honors of his life.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but said he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years. The side conceded twice in the second half, extending their dismal opening to the Premier League campaign after a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic is set for his 20th US Open appearance, joining three other men who have reached that milestone at the tournament. The 39-year-old Serbian tennis player last won the US Open in 2023 to tie Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam titles and continues pursuing a record-breaking 25th.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Gobena's victory was his first in a World Marathon Major, while Jepchirchir added to her previous wins in Boston, New York and London.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Wakhu of Golf Park won the seventh leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Sigona Golf Club with a score of 273 (15 under par), holding off a field of 47 professionals and moving to third in the Order of Merit standings with 3,110 points.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
St Joseph Starlets claimed the girls' crown at the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Central Region, defeating Barcelona Rising Starlets 5-1 to end a five-season wait for the regional title. LYSA retained the Central regional title for boys.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder with 104 international caps who captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta after reportedly being courted by Juventus. Kessie was previously with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 and was a free agent after leaving Saudi club Al-Ahli in May.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to defeat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match on Sunday, bouncing back from a 2-0 loss to Hull the previous weekend.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Saudi club Al Hilal on a three-year deal reported to be worth £50 million, joining a squad that includes Karim Benzema and Crysencio Summerville.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border Wednesday sent a wall of water and debris through the Himalayas, killing 750 people and leaving 3,044 missing. Rescuers in both countries are searching through mud and rising waters, including efforts to reach workers trapped in a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of an expected historic far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in Saxony-Anhalt state, many migrants are preparing to leave, concerned about the party's promised "deportation and remigration offensive." A Syria-born cardiologist and German citizen working in the state expressed fear that hostility toward foreigners will intensify following the election.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday it was preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to Kyiv's strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure and energy assets. Both sides have escalated long-range strikes on infrastructure in recent months, increasing civilian casualties.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examining how Kenya's Olara Okonkwo's candidacy for UN secretary-general is shaped by both the big-power politics of the permanent Security Council members and pressure to advance gender representation in the role.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that US sanctions are hurting the Iranian economy, saying the country faces "wartime conditions." He noted that exports and imports have fallen by 25 to 35 percent in recent months as the US maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Russian drone struck a warehouse near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, causing a large fire and explosions that killed at least 27 people, according to Ukrainian authorities. The warehouse was reportedly storing "explosive objects," prompting prosecutors to investigate criminal negligence.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel's military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza on Saturday, while health officials reported three people injured in a separate Israeli strike near the maternity ward. The strike occurred despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brian Mundubile, who finished second in Zambia's August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Police allege he posed a national security threat after security forces found rifles and military equipment at his home following the vote, though both men deny the allegations.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions that killed 37 people and wounded dozens, according to authorities. The attack was the second to hit a munitions depot near Kyiv in less than two months, prompting Ukrainian officials to criticize the storage of ammunition near residential areas.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Icelanders voted Saturday on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with the result expected to be closely contested. The country applied to join the EU following a 2009 financial crisis, though talks were suspended in 2013 when a eurosceptic government took power.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rescuers in Nepal and China worked Sunday to find over 3,000 missing after a wall of water and debris from a glacial collapse swept through the Himalayas on Wednesday, killing 750 and engulfing entire villages. Nepali army troops were attempting to rescue workers trapped in a tunnel at a hydroelectric site, though efforts were hampered by rains and rising river waters.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One person was killed and five others wounded, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland. Police launched a large-scale response to find the perpetrators, whose identities and motives remain unknown.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Representatives of Libya's rival political groups signed a UN-backed agreement in Tripoli on Sunday aimed at paving the way for delayed national elections within 24 months, provided they are held under a single executive authority and unified national institutions.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NASA launched its Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and address major physics mysteries. The telescope, standing over 12 meters tall and developed over more than a decade at a cost topping $4 billion, is named after pioneering astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, known as the "Mother of Hubble."
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nepali rescue teams drilled, dug, and used explosives to reach dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris after floods hit the Nepal-China border. Nepal's government says more than 100 workers may still be trapped alive inside multiple tunnels at hydropower projects, with rescue efforts focused on the Trishuli 3A and 3B sites.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Devastating floods near Nepal's border with China have killed at least 781 people, with 2,502 missing as rescue efforts continued for a fifth day. Chinese state media confirmed 16 additional dead in Tibet and 546 people missing, bringing the overall toll to 797 dead and 3,048 unaccounted for.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that despite polling showing Ruto's low popularity, Kenya's opposition leaders' internal divisions and individual ambitions could hand him victory in next year's election; May polls showed Ruto at 24 per cent, ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka (19 per cent), Fred Matiang'i (14 per cent), Edwin Sifuna (10 per cent), and Rigathi Gachagua (9 per cent).
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contends that while President William Ruto's Katiba Day speech defended constitutionalism and called for an audit of the 2010 Constitution's implementation, the document's promise of transforming governance and safeguarding citizens' rights remains an unfinished national project sixteen years after adoption.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the African Medicines Agency should help manufacturers navigate multiple African markets through a single harmonised process, rather than separate approvals in each country, without replacing national regulatory authorities.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on Dolly Parton's life and legacy through the lens of her song "Coat of Many Colours," exploring how she found love and meaning in humble circumstances while cautioning against romanticizing poverty.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's central challenge is not presidential term limits but rather the failure of institutions to coordinate effectively across government. The author uses agricultural exports as an example, showing how a single crop must navigate dozens of state bodies with no single entity responsible for the outcome.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion column argues that more than 60 new churches are registered every month in Kenya, with the writer characterizing many as "briefcase churches" run by opportunists seeking untaxed income from vulnerable congregants, rather than genuine faith communities providing social services.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines how Kenya's long-term Vision 2060 can remain intact across multiple administrations, noting that Vision 2030, though formally retained as national blueprint, lost authority as successive governments prioritized their own programmes over shared long-term goals.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that when elected leaders prove incompetent or dishonest, voters must examine their own judgment rather than simply blaming the politicians. The author contends that citizens who ignored warning signs should practice "civic repentance"—turning away from patterns of poor electoral choices—rather than merely expressing regret.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard questions recent remarks attributed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula concerning the distribution of Teachers Service Commission employment opportunities, arguing that if teacher appointments are allocated through politicians rather than transparent TSC procedures, it suggests possible political capture of a constitutional commission.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya heads toward the 2027 elections, the Church should exercise a prophetic voice on issues of justice, human rights, and political conduct. The author recalls fallen clergy who spoke out on these matters and warns against the problems seen in 2022, when politicians mobilized in churches and some clergy aligned with political camps.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as renewable energy becomes a larger share of global electricity generation, Kenya should use its clean-energy advantage—over 90 per cent of the country's electricity comes from renewable sources—to develop industrial capacity, exports, and jobs, with international partnerships like those with Dubai helping to provide technological expertise and capital access.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that enforced disappearances in Kenya constitute cruel human rights violations that cause lasting trauma to families and must no longer be treated as isolated incidents. The writer emphasizes that such disappearances—in which state agents or those acting with state acquiescence deprive people of liberty and conceal their fate—demand urgent governmental action.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that as Africa's urban population is projected to reach 1.4 billion by 2050, technology-enabled mobility platforms and governments must co-create frameworks that ensure rider safety, support earner livelihoods, and enable sustainable growth in the sector.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →