Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, leading the Linda Mwananchi brigade, visited Mount Kenya region and made claims about an alleged government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, leading the Linda Mwananchi brigade, visited Mount Kenya region and made claims about an alleged government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders of the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and accompanied by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, made their first visit to Mount Kenya region, where they made claims about a government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party leader Jimmy Wanjigi, positioning himself as a 2027 presidential aspirant and tax justice crusader, has accused President Ruto's administration of presiding over a "fake economy" in which strong macroeconomic figures mask worsening financial struggles for ordinary Kenyans and businesses, driven by excessive taxation, declining household purchasing power, high public debt, and weak domestic liquidity.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to a police uniform procurement, stating instead that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract following a proper procurement process. The uniform change was part of broader police reforms recommended by the Maraga Task Force.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that the implementation of police uniform reforms recommended by his Task Force on Police Reforms has been marred by corruption and secrecy. The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement, stating that Bedi Investments Limited is manufacturing the new uniforms.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to procure new police uniforms for Sh2.8 billion, arguing the State should use existing public institutions and capacity rather than purchasing from outside. He proposed greater involvement of the National Youth Service and public-private partnerships to maximize available resources.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), campaigned in Tharaka Nithi County on Sunday, urging young voters to elect leaders committed to poverty eradication and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rights activist Francis Awino has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking orders to make MPs' voting, attendance and other legislative records publicly accessible, arguing that transparency and public scrutiny of final votes on consequential legislation are required under the Constitution and the Access to Information Act.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, urging Mt Kenya voters to unite behind the ticket and criticising former DP Rigathi Gachagua for campaigning against them.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions, saying his declaration came too late and lacks the long-term planning and political networks needed for a successful campaign ahead of the next General Election. Wanga argued that presidency requires extensive preparation and noted that late ODM leader Raila Odinga's unsuccessful contests demonstrated the importance of political circumstances and proximity to the ruling establishment.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A weeks-long national dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new "executive presidency" that would combine the offices of prime minister and president, potentially extending Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's control over the country. Parliament is expected to consider the proposal when it reconvenes in October, with supporters arguing it will create a more unified role representing all ethnic groups.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has apologised for the ongoing disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing its impact on passengers, airlines and businesses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government is engaging all parties involved with talks ongoing to resolve the matter and restore normal operations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has apologised for disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caused by an aviation workers' strike entering its second day, saying urgent talks were underway to resolve the dispute and restore normal operations. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said the government recognised the severe impact on passengers, airlines, businesses and Kenya's international connectivity.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to change police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity. Matiang'i said his administration used NYS and other public institutions alongside the private sector to produce uniforms while controlling costs, in contrast to the current approach.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led a push in Siaya for voter registration and support for President Ruto's re-election, signaling an aggressive attempt by the President's allies to expand influence in a traditional opposition stronghold. Wandayi told residents that increasing voting numbers would strengthen Siaya's voice in national affairs.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetangula has called on opposition leaders to keep off the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and allow it to independently organise the 2027 General Election, saying the IEBC had demonstrated its ability to conduct credible elections, including the recent Ollau by-election. He also urged opposition leaders to stop using abusive language against the electoral body and defended President William Ruto's development record.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Days after Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his intention to run for president in 2027, Nyanza leaders including Ugenya MP David Ochieng have called on him to quit active politics and make way for younger leaders, saying several of his contemporaries have already retired from politics.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin are illegally occupying their offices after exceeding the 60-year public service retirement age, citing violations of the Public Service Act by President Ruto's administration.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly released a report from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto in November 2023, and is demanding full implementation of the reforms to ensure the independence of the National Police Service.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced the death of his sister, Mary Goretti Wamukoya, a retired teacher who died on August 21 at Mater Hospital in Nairobi after a long illness. Omtatah paid tribute to her in a post on X, describing her as a woman of strength, kindness and wisdom devoted to her family.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has threatened that Mt Kenya region leaders will withdraw support for President Ruto if nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Health CS Aden Duale are not arrested for alleged hate speech utterances. She warned defection will occur if the demand is not met within three days.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court judge declined to hear as urgent a case seeking records of how Members of Parliament voted on the Finance Bill 2026, instead directing that the main case be fast-tracked. Francis Awino filed the case asking Parliament to preserve and provide official records showing which lawmakers were present and how they participated in crucial votes, including attendance registers, voting records, and Hansard.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has confirmed his entry into the race for Linda Mwananchi's presidential nomination alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, defending internal competition within the coalition and rejecting accusations that his bid undermines Sifuna's ambitions.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PS Mang'eni alleged that former Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba's supporters attempted to disrupt a Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda sensitisation forum and UDA office opening in the constituency, but were overpowered by attendees.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike that began Sunday continued into Monday, causing flight delays and cancellations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other airports. The government said it was working toward an amicable settlement, though the Transport Ministry remained publicly silent on the disruption.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's outstanding debt to China has fallen 19 per cent from its 2021 peak to Sh616.8 billion following a currency conversion agreement, while the World Bank's exposure has surged to nearly triple that amount. China now accounts for 10.8 per cent of Kenya's Sh5.685 trillion total external debt.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's alcohol industry is under pressure from illicit trade, which accounted for 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in the country by volume in 2024 and grew 27 per cent between 2022 and 2024. East African Breweries Limited has responded by publishing a list of authorised distributors and partners across different regions to help consumers identify legitimate supply channels.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday after Tim Cook's 15-year tenure. The 51-year-old hardware engineer faces challenges including balancing the company's dependence on China and addressing Apple's trailing position in artificial intelligence compared to rivals.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's inflation increased for the second consecutive month to 6.6 per cent in August, according to KNBS data, driven primarily by rising food and non-alcoholic beverages costs (9%), transport (15.7%), and housing expenses.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways announced that an ongoing nationwide strike by aviation workers has caused flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with delays exceeding 6 hours, prompting the carrier to reschedule some flights and advise passengers to confirm their flight status before traveling.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Old Mutual Holdings reported net profits of Ksh.882 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from Ksh.5 million in the same period last year, driven by improved claims management, underwriting discipline, and cost control.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Central Bank of Kenya has approved South African financial services provider Nedbank Group Limited's acquisition of 66 per cent of NCBA Group PLC, which the CBK approved on August 28, 2026 under the Banking Act. The transaction will take effect upon completion according to the agreement between the two parties.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eng. Maurice Otieno Akech, Executive Director of the National Construction Authority, has departed on terminal leave effective August 27, 2026, concluding his final contract term after 12 years with the regulatory body. The NCA Board has implemented transition measures to maintain operational continuity.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Airports Authority has advised passengers to contact their airlines to confirm flight status as industrial action by aviation workers continues to disrupt Air Traffic Control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Kenya Airways reported delays of more than six hours and rescheduled or cancelled flights.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kimani Operations Limited and Kimani Ventures Limited have filed a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations alleging that Absa Bank Kenya Limited engaged in fraud, collusion, and unlawful disposal of their properties used as security for loans advanced between 2021 and 2022. The complaint, led by lawyer Danstan Omari, seeks investigation into whether the auctions were genuine and if there was collusion between the bank, auctioneers, and companies that purchased the properties.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's aviation industry bodies have called for an urgent end to an air traffic services strike that began August 30, warning that prolonged disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is threatening flight safety, passenger connectivity and the country's reputation as a regional aviation hub. The strike has caused delays, cancellations, diversions and rerouting at JKIA and other Kenyan airports.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
An analysis by the Overseas Development Institute estimates that about 2.5 million Kenyans work in occupations with high or significant exposure to generative AI, including clerical workers, secretaries, and financial advisers. The concern is that AI could eliminate entry-level positions that traditionally provide a pathway into Kenya's formal economy, potentially widening the gap between informal work and a shrinking white-collar job market.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard reports on why Kenya's renewable energy sources result in higher electricity prices compared to conventional generation methods.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fishermen on Lake Naivasha have backed proposed temporary fishing restrictions in areas with declining stocks, though they rejected a blanket ban on the lake. The annual fish catch has fallen from 3,400 metric tonnes in 2019 to 1,050 metric tonnes in 2025, according to Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Lake Basin Development Authority and partners have established a state-of-the-art hatchery to produce fingerlings and restock Lake Victoria as fish stocks struggle to keep pace with demand in Nyanza and Western Kenya.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay County farmers in Wire Forest are harvesting honey at night to increase yields and reduce interference with communities. The group trained 350 local farmers in modern apiculture and distributed 600 modern beehives to boost productivity and develop the region as a beekeeping powerhouse.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African tobacco-leaf production increased 8.6 per cent between 2012 and 2024 while global production fell 18.8 per cent over the same period, according to WHO analysis. Africa's cigarette import bill more than doubled from $833 million in 2012 to $1.77 billion in 2024, the WHO warns, highlighting a growing gap between raw tobacco production and dependence on imported manufactured cigarettes.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lilian Aluoch spent nearly a year navigating hospital corridors, medical tests, and blood transfusions in hope that her firstborn son would recover, though the battle was ultimately lost. The cost of a liver transplant was Sh6 million.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Vihiga County received life-saving maternal, newborn and child health equipment worth Sh50 million through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership project in partnership with Jhpiego, intended to strengthen reproductive health services and reduce maternal, neonatal and under-five deaths. The collaboration has previously trained approximately 1,700 health workers and supported newborn services at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Emuhaya Newborn Unit.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly 30 per cent of public secondary schools have fewer than 150 learners, reflecting a crisis rooted in poverty, school dropouts, demographic change and flawed planning. In Kitui County, at least one school, Munyange Secondary, has closed after learner numbers dwindled.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have questioned the government's measures to address the growing proliferation of adulterated alcoholic drinks in the country, with Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda seeking a statement from the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding increased reports of unscrupulous individuals producing, distributing, and selling adulterated alcoholic beverages.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police Constable Collins Kiplangat Bett, one of several officers on the run and linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, has been arrested in Kampala, Uganda. He was apprehended by a special team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at Kyanja Heights flats in Nakawa suburbs on Saturday.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan mother spent nearly Sh6 million on medical care and a liver transplant for her firstborn son over nearly a year, but he ultimately died despite the family's efforts and financial sacrifice.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
While countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria have recorded declines in maternal mortality over the past two decades, obstetricians and policymakers at an International Postpartum Haemorrhage Conference in Nairobi warn that teenage pregnancy threatens to reverse these gains. Adolescents are more vulnerable to complications during childbirth and unsafe abortions, and Uganda's teenage pregnancy rate stands at around 24 per cent.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
At the Deputy County Commissioner's compound in Kiirua, Buuri, Meru, the abandonment and neglect of children suffering from cerebral palsy was exposed at a gathering.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bruxism, the repeated clenching or grinding of teeth, often occurs during sleep and may be discovered through partner observation, physical symptoms like morning headaches or worn teeth, or sleep-monitoring technology. The condition is distinguished between sleep bruxism and awake bruxism, with daytime bruxism sometimes being an involuntary habit.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
WHO estimates 359 million people globally lived with an anxiety disorder in 2021, with women more affected than men and symptoms often beginning in childhood or adolescence. A Kenyan study of 7,865 secondary school students found 25.1 per cent had clinically elevated anxiety symptoms, with academic pressure and lower perceived control linked to higher symptoms.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other Kenyan airports on Monday as the Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike entered its second day. Aviation workers are demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits, with the strike affecting Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, and Jambojet.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya does not offer liver transplantation, forcing families to seek treatment abroad at significant financial cost. The death of an 11-month-old boy awaiting a transplant illustrates gaps in specialist paediatric care and the urgent need to develop transplant services in the country.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Migwe Kimwatu withdrew his case over the burial of his wife, Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection Rosemary Chemutai, after she was buried in Kericho County on Friday night despite court orders barring the burial without his involvement. Chemutai's parents' lawyer said the family was unaware of the court orders when they conducted the burial ceremony.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's medical research and disease surveillance is expected to improve through increased access to dry ice and specialised cold-chain services, which are critical for keeping biological samples at required temperatures during collection and transportation to laboratories. KEMRI notes that gaps in cold-chain facilities outside Nairobi can compromise sample integrity, particularly during disease outbreaks and for regional diagnostics work.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has released Sh396 million to the Social Health Authority to provide health cover for all 107,800 Community Health Promoters and their families, following President Ruto's pledge to protect frontline healthcare workers. The cover allows CHPs to access health services from Level 2 hospitals up to Level 6 referral hospitals.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is strengthening oversight of storage, transportation and distribution of medicines through nationwide inspections of hospitals, retail pharmacies, wholesalers and transporters. During 2025/2026, PPB conducted 3,453 compliance inspections with an 82.4 per cent compliance rate, and the board says sustained oversight beyond manufacturing is necessary to ensure patients receive safe, quality products.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale attributed delayed September salaries for Universal Health Coverage staff to counties' refusal to integrate payroll systems, saying about 12 counties resisted establishing a sustainable payroll mechanism for 7,786 UHC workers. Duale said the ministry has no funds to pay the staff unless counties add them to their payrolls or the ministry receives direct transfers.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has called on nurses to end their ongoing industrial strike, which it says is illegal and stems from a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement that it describes as financially unsustainable. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi directed governors and county public service boards to take action against health workers who have defied court orders to return to work, while saying the council continues to seek resolution through negotiations with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Society for the Blind has called for greater inclusion of persons with visual impairment in Kenya's creative economy, urging government and private sector to provide professional opportunities. KSB Vice Chair Anna Ooko said visually impaired people should be viewed as active contributors—artists, performers, entrepreneurs, and content creators—rather than merely beneficiaries, and need platforms and professional networks to earn from their work.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A GSU constable was arrested after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old woman multiple times during an altercation at the GSU Mess compound in Eldoret on Sunday. The officer, attached as a bodyguard to a local governor, fled the scene but was apprehended overnight; a Jericho pistol was recovered and he faces murder charges.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, shot by unknown attackers on Saturday morning near a mosque; witnesses said the attackers fled towards Somalia. In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property stolen during an August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors, Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to quickly resolve outstanding issues in the ongoing nurses strike that has paralyzed healthcare services across the country.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Trans-Nzoia County are investigating the death of 68-year-old farmer Joseph Njenga, whose mutilated body was discovered at his home on Sunday morning hours after he hosted in-laws. His wife was found unconscious near Kitale town, and an unknown amount of money was stolen from the residence; the wife and watchman have been arrested.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
During an IBEC session chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, counties agreed to absorb eligible UHC workers into their establishments on permanent and pensionable terms, with the transition financed through County Governments Additional Allocations for 2026/27. The Ministry of Health will be reimbursed for payments made to workers in July and August, and the Public Service Commission will issue uniform guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across counties.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An appellate court overturned a High Court decision that awarded a woman 80 per cent of a matrimonial home in Nairobi, ruling that her purchase of furniture was an insignificant contribution. The court instead awarded the woman 20 per cent and her ex-husband, who purchased and serviced the loan for the house, 80 per cent, finding that the High Court failed to apply the principle of fairness based on ascertainable contribution.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kelvin Kimwatu, husband of former KCB employee Rosemary Chemutai Koech, has withdrawn his legal case over her burial and exhumation, telling the court he will not pursue further proceedings. Instead, he is seeking permission to visit his wife's gravesite and has decided to move forward without legal action.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents in Kirinyaga County have raised concern over increasing sale and consumption of illicit alcohol, warning it is damaging families and communities. Local administrators have been directed to step up efforts to combat the trade.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers says their strike remains in full force until substantive grievances are addressed. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives has notified police of planned demonstrations on September 3, 2026, with 9,400 participants from the 47 counties marching to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors headquarters.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Parents at Block Ten ECD School in Molo have raised concern over what they describe as neglect by both county and national governments, citing a high teacher-pupil ratio with more than 200 learners but only two teachers. They are also concerned about flooding from expected El Niño rains and the fact that learners must walk more than six kilometres to primary schools after completing Grade Three.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A strike by workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entered its second day on Monday, forcing hundreds of passengers to remain at the terminal with multiple flights cancelled and delays of two to three hours. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union is striking over the Kenya Airports Authority's failure to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement and opposition to the use of National Youth Service volunteers as staff.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport since Sunday after Kenya Aviation Workers Union began a strike demanding improved welfare, working conditions, and implementation of employment benefits. Airlines were processing hotel transfers for stranded passengers on Monday morning.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Mwimbi Ward in Tharaka-Nithi County say the growing sale and consumption of illicit alcohol is linked to increased theft cases and school disruptions, and are calling on government and security agencies to intensify patrols and enforce action against those involved in the trade.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors and the nurses' union to urgently end their ongoing strike, warning that prolonged disruption of health services could undermine Kenya's development agenda. Kindiki called on both sides to prioritise dialogue and reach an agreement that addresses nurses' concerns while ensuring Kenyans continue to access essential healthcare services.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned Kenyans to prepare for difficult months as the country enters the October-December rainy season, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to safety before heavy rains begin. He said the Meteorological Department has forecast an El Niño season starting in October, and called on citizens to keep drainage channels and roads free of waste while Nairobi carries out drainage infrastructure improvements.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
A General Service Unit officer is being hunted after allegedly shooting and killing a 45-year-old woman during a dispute at the GSU Mess in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County on Sunday. Police recovered seven spent cartridges and a rifle holster at the scene; the suspect fled and remained at large.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives investigating the murder of Derrick Tom Omanga have arrested a second suspect, Jared Kulo Oduor, in Nairobi's Lucky Summer estate after recovering stolen mobile phones linked to violent robberies. The arrest followed the earlier apprehension of 17-year-old Brian Mwendia Kinyua, with investigators tracing Omanga's stolen phone to Kinyua and then to Oduor, who allegedly sold the handset to the teenager.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-year-old woman, Doris Murei Nandi, was shot dead at a GSU Mess compound in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County, on August 30, 2026, following an altercation with Police Constable Nathan Kirwa, who serves as a bodyguard to Governor Jonathan Bii and was arrested after fleeing the scene.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Uasin Gishu arrested Constable Nathan Kirwa on Monday in connection with the shooting death of 45-year-old Doris Murei at a GSU mess compound in Eldoret on Sunday. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible romantic relationship between the two had turned sour, though police have not established a conclusive motive.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A boda-boda rider named Job Njoroge completed a ride from Nairobi to Mombasa for passenger Rayan Parmar at a cost of Ksh20,000, including passage through the 56-kilometre Man-Eaters stretch in Tsavo National Park.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Henry Wanyoike Laiban was sentenced to life imprisonment by Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Kimani Mukabi after being found guilty of defiling his 10-year-old niece in July 2018. The girl testified that her uncle lured her into his house under the pretext of helping him sweep, and medical examination revealed findings consistent with defilement.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdi Kala, 30, an M-Pesa outlet operator in Narok County, was struck on the back of the head with a crowbar inside his shop on August 29 and died while receiving treatment. CCTV footage shows two men entering as customers, with one attacking him while the other stole Sh300,000 from the till and goods valued similarly.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced a deal with Pfizer that will reduce the cost of medicines for nine cancers — including breast, stomach, colon, lung, prostate, oesophageal cancers, leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma — by more than seven times, with some drugs falling from about Ksh.1 million to under Ksh.50,000 per cycle.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has intensified its citywide clean-up and drainage clearance campaign across all 17 sub-counties, removing thousands of loads of garbage from waste hotspots and river corridors to prepare for expected October El Niño rains. Daily garbage collection has risen from about 1,000 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Education Ministry and the Kenya Red Cross Society are developing measures to protect schools and ensure learning continues during the anticipated El Niño event expected in October and November, including safeguarding national examinations and assessments despite expected heavy rains.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County is clearing tonnes of garbage from drains and waterways before anticipated rains, collecting about 3,000 tonnes daily — triple the previous rate — to address blocked waterways and illegal dumping sites that threaten flood-prone areas.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has summoned nine public service vehicle operators over serious safety concerns, with hearings scheduled for early September. The authority did not disclose the specific safety issues or indicate whether vehicles had been suspended.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA and a multi-agency team raided an outlet in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and seized 240 counterfeit assorted alcoholic beverages bearing fake KRA stamps, with one suspect arrested. The operation is part of ongoing crackdowns across Nairobi, with similar seizures in Eastleigh, Jericho, and South B in recent days.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Commission on Human Rights has warned that enforced disappearances remain an ongoing human rights crisis, documenting 46 cases in 2026—35 included in its National Reparations Framework and 11 further cases during June 25 protests. The KNCHR called on the government to establish the whereabouts of missing persons and prosecute those responsible.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Across Kenya, a small but growing group of artists and entrepreneurs are transforming discarded materials like glass bottles into drinking glasses, flower vases, artwork, and other products through creative upcycling. Artists including Roysambu-based Maxxy and the Nairobi-based enterprise El Vaso Glassware are challenging the idea that waste belongs only in dumpsites.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Rotich carded 38 Stableford points to win the inaugural St Luke's Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital Golf Tournament at Eldoret Club, edging Nicholas Wambugu on countback. Rotich recovered from a poor outward nine with back-to-back birdies on the inward nine to secure victory.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's reigning continental champion volleyball team Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship to reach the quarter-finals. Coach Geofrey Omondi said the team needs to improve accuracy in service and blocking ahead of their match against Algeria.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Thika Sports Club Captain Walter Njenga posted 39 stableford points to win the Changamkia na Unicolour golf tournament at Thika Sports Club on Saturday, prevailing over a field of 183 golfers. Bilha Muthoni swept the women's titles with 35 stableford points, winning Lady Winner, Longest Drive Lady, and Nearest to Pin Lady honours.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Divinah Ongaki won the Kenya Association of Manufacturers Coast Region tournament at Nyali Golf & Country Club with 43 stableford points and also made a hole-in-one on the final hole. The event attracted 210 players across multiple categories.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Monaco beat Marseille 2-0 with two goals from German forward Paris Brunner to go top of Ligue 1 after maintaining a perfect record through two matches. Lionel Rosenior's Paris FC defeated Nice 3-0 at home.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid signed Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez on Monday for a reported three million euros, with the 19-year-old expected initially to play for Madrid's reserve side.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga has called for dialogue among football stakeholders to resolve disputes surrounding the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season start, citing the need for clubs, players and national teams to have certainty and a stable domestic structure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani High Court clarified its status quo order in the Kariobangi Sharks relegation case, directing parties to maintain the position that existed on August 10 when the Sports Disputes Tribunal ruled on Sharks' relegation challenge. The order effectively prevents FKF from proceeding with the 2026/27 season, forcing the postponement of Round One fixtures scheduled for August 31 to September 2.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia's Daniil Medvedev, the seventh seed, defeated France's Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and 14 minutes to advance to the second round at the US Open, marking a composed performance a year after a first-round meltdown at the same tournament.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Jordan Schleck and Mary Aleper successfully defended their LOOP Safari Gravel Series titles at Vipingo Ridge, winning the men's and women's 105-kilometre elite races respectively.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan bantamweight George Itumo will headline ANZA MMA Pro Nights 3 on September 19 at Nairobi's Village Market, facing Angola's Jorge Correia in a bantamweight bout. The event will feature fighters from Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar and South Sudan competing across eight bouts.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alternative dispute resolution could help resolve the FKF Premier League standoff over promotion and relegation regulations, though sports lawyer Lewis Isaboke says the parties remain too far apart for an immediate settlement. Kariobangi Sharks challenged their relegation under the 2025 FKF rules after finishing 16th, with the dispute now in High Court proceedings that are complicating the start of the 2026/27 season.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Equity Hawks 97–53 and Stanbic Aces 79–44 to remain unbeaten with 42 points from 21 matches in the National Women's Basketball Premier League ahead of the playoffs.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare United Women, promoted from the National Super League, are targeting a top-three finish in the Women's Premier League. Midfielder Jerrine Adhiambo says the team is prepared to compete for the league title and improve consistency against more experienced opposition.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's medal haul at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea has risen to 15 after Alice Chelangat and Peter Kariuki Wanjiri won gold in the half marathon on Sunday, bringing Kenya's total to 11 gold, three silver and one bronze.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, has joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £34 million. Allan came through Palmeiras' academy and made 96 first-team appearances, scoring four goals and contributing three assists in 21 matches this season.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kawempe Muslim Ladies of Uganda defeated Kenya's Police Bullets 1-0 in extra time in the Caf Women's Champions League Cecafa Qualifiers final in Kigali, Rwanda, with captain Agnes Nabukenya scoring in the 100th minute. The win sent Kawempe to their first Caf Women's Champions League after a goalless draw in normal time.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serbia's Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the US Open first round on August 30, 2026. The 39-year-old's loss ended his streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam first-round victories dating to 2006 and his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Over 200 acres of forest land have been destroyed by fire at Aberdare Forest in Nyandarua County, believed to have started three days ago at Kinangop Peak. The fire, suspected to have been started by honey harvesters, has spread across the forest due to strong winds, and authorities are seeking assistance from government agencies and the Kenya Police to extinguish it.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lake Nakuru and other Rift Valley lakes are swelling with anticipated El Niño rains, raising fears of fresh displacement for communities already affected by past flooding. In 2020, Lake Nakuru flooded 352 households around Mwariki; displaced residents are still awaiting compensation and worry further rises could force them to relocate again.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rising water levels at Lake Baringo have compressed residents and crocodiles into shrinking shared space, prompting Kenya Wildlife Service to capture and relocate crocodiles from Kampi ya Samaki to KWS-managed parks and reserves. The decade-long inundation has intensified human-wildlife conflict and displaced homes, schools, roads and livelihoods in the area.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The United States said it struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, its first attacks on Iran since late July. According to a US Navy captain, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, detained in Brooklyn on drug trafficking and firearms possession charges he denies, posted photographs on Telegram on Sunday saying he and his wife were "standing firm." The photos, whose authenticity could not be verified, appeared to have been taken on June 25, the day after twin earthquakes killed more than 6,500 people in northern Venezuela.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
North Korea's foreign ministry said maritime exercises called Freedom Edge to be held by South Korea, the United States, and Japan from September 7–11 in international waters east and south of South Korea's Jeju Island constitute a "threat" and accused Washington of hostile policy. The three allied nations say the drills are defensive in nature.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
At least five leaders are skipping the Pacific Islands Forum's annual summit in Palau, with some sending lower-ranked ministers instead. The gathering is overshadowed by Taiwan-China tensions, as Beijing has protested Taiwan's inclusion as an aid partner and tensions follow China's July ballistic missile test in the Pacific.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ivory Coast's capital struggle to find affordable housing despite economic growth, with a UN report showing Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest rate of rental unaffordability at 55 percent. Africa's urban population is expected to grow from 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, creating around 20 additional megacities with more than 10 million inhabitants.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Belarus. The summit marks the group's 25-year anniversary and is expected to include bilateral talks between Putin and both Xi and Iran's president.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
As morgues overflow with flood victims in Nepal, authorities have begun burying bodies and families search for missing relatives using LED screens displaying images of recovered corpses. Nepal's disaster agency reported over 750 bodies recovered from floods that struck the Nepal-China border region on Wednesday.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia has launched the first phase of a resettlement programme allocating 1,058 plots to families affected by road construction and other development projects in Mogadishu. The planned settlement in Gubadley District will provide clean water, electricity, a mosque, health centre, market and public schools, with the initiative expected to expand to other parts of the city.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday, striking two air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles and targeting US personnel at a base in the United Arab Emirates, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian territory.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths from an Ebola epidemic declared in mid-May, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists. The outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, spreading across six provinces in the restive north and east and hampered by underfinance, state absence in affected areas, and community distrust of authorities.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, detained in a Brooklyn jail on drug trafficking and firearms possession charges since his capture by US forces in January, posted photographs and messages on Telegram stating he is "standing firm." His wife, Cilia Flores, was also seized during the US military operation and is being held on the same charges.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A jury heard closing arguments in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of ordering the September 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur after his nephew was beaten by members of Shakur's entourage in Las Vegas.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia's African Corps assisted Niger in repelling an attempted coup on Saturday that involved explosions and gunfire at military and presidential sites in Niamey; authorities said the rebellion was contained and the situation is under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's foreign ministry said 10 fishermen who went missing in Gulf waters in early August have been found in the United Arab Emirates and will return to Hormozgan this week with travel documents issued by Iran's embassy. Three fishermen remain missing.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths from its worst Ebola epidemic ever, declared in mid-May. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment exists, has surpassed the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 24-year-old mother suffered burns during a caesarean section at a Prague hospital on August 25 when a disinfectant caught fire, according to media reports; her baby was not injured and she was transferred to another hospital with a burn ward for treatment.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and become the largest in the country's history, exceeding the 2018–2020 outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 2,911 deaths and lacks approved vaccines or treatments, with response teams active in six provinces.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, making it the first AI chatbot to face the designation. Reddit and Roblox were also designated as "very large" online platforms, requiring them to comply with additional obligations under the Digital Services Act within four months.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh state killed at least 11 people, including eight children aged four to 13, and caused the collapse of nearby houses. Police said several others were injured, and the cause was not immediately clear.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that traditional village leadership, earned through demonstrated character and integrity, has been replaced by modern political arithmetic where moral history no longer matters. The author contrasts historical selection processes—where leaders were chosen for their visible virtues—with contemporary politics' apparent indifference to a candidate's biographical record.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticises President Ruto's focus on unveiling a new police uniform as superficial, arguing that cosmetic changes do not address deeper institutional problems within Kenya's police force that Kenyans have experienced.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that everyday misuse of employer-sponsored insurance — such as sharing medical cards with uninsured relatives, seeking specialist care for minor ailments, requesting unnecessary medications, or colluding with providers on false billing — accumulates across workforces to threaten the sustainability of shared healthcare benefits for all employees.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines how "negotiated democracy"—a locally driven political arrangement in which councils of elders, clan leaders and religious leaders seek consensus on preferred candidates before elections—has emerged as a factor shaping governance outcomes in northern Kenya since devolution under the 2010 Constitution.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion piece questions both the necessity of President Ruto's new police uniform initiative and the procurement process used, arguing that Sh2.8 billion would be better spent on officer housing, pay, and mental health care rather than changing uniforms that replicate a previously abandoned colour scheme.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that although former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is legally barred from the 2027 presidential ballot after his Senate-backed impeachment was upheld by courts, he remains politically influential in Mount Kenya and could shape regional politics. The columnist cautions the opposition that Gachagua retains significant community support and is building networks that could affect the 2027 election outcome.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial argues that the United States, Israel, and Russia—led by Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin respectively—are struggling empires engaged in prolonged wars, internally unstable despite appearances, and losing global credibility by ignoring international law.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya faces contradictions of devastating floods and water shortages in the same regions, suggesting the problem is not lack of rain but failure to capture, store, manage and distribute water effectively. Water sustainability should be treated as a long-term national priority extending beyond Vision 2030 timelines, requiring responsibility shared across government, the private sector, communities, financial institutions and civil society.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →