The Inspector General of Police said approximately 5,000 Administration Police officers will be deployed to keep peace during the 2027 general election, alongside other officers.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Inspector General of Police said approximately 5,000 Administration Police officers will be deployed to keep peace during the 2027 general election, alongside other officers.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's recent staff shake-up has drawn mixed reactions from political players, with sources within the commission suggesting it faces next year's general election divided along political lines.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
MPs have directed a halt to the construction of youth empowerment centers across the country, citing lack of value for money on the government projects.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has asked President William Ruto to take action against his allies making inflammatory remarks, warning she will reconsider her support if he does not act.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police recruits are not adequately trained due to demotivated instructors who lack specialized training, have no scheme of service, and some are forced into training duties against their wish, according to the Maraga Report.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga reports that nearly three Kenyans died every day from police brutality during the first four years of President William Ruto's administration, warning that promised police reforms have failed to end a culture of impunity in the National Police Service.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's police transport system has been identified as a critical weakness in the delivery of security services. The National Taskforce on Improvement of Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, examined the problem in detail in its 2023 report.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has undergone a major purge of senior staff, prompting mixed reactions from political players and internal concerns that the electoral body faces the next general election divided along political lines.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe nine hours later near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The Kenya Editors Guild condemned the abduction as an assault on media freedom and called for a swift independent investigation with accountability.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
KANU Party condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday night at Gilgil Weighbridge, calling it a direct assault on media freedom and the rule of law. The party noted that Kiprotich survived an attempted abduction in June and demanded a thorough investigation into both incidents.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will next week review its election security handbook and police role cards to incorporate changes ahead of the 2027 General Election. The National Police Service has also developed a roadmap to guide security operations before, during and after the election, focusing on professional policing, coordination, and protection of electoral personnel and infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Western Kenya leaders including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula are pushing for a political alliance between the Luhya and Luo communities to consolidate support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. The proposal seeks to unite the two regions into a voting bloc ahead of the general election.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, describing it as a "shameful indictment" of the Kenya Kwanza administration and citing it as evidence of escalating enforced disappearances and threats to press freedom in Kenya.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Kipkelion sub-county in Kericho County have threatened to boycott the 2027 General Election if the proposed South Rift Level VI Teaching and Referral Hospital is moved from Londiani town, angered by its omission from President Ruto's reported itinerary for a planned tour of the county from October 10 to 15.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in hawking and small-scale trading, saying the government will protect local traders from unfair competition. Ruto said a Bill before Parliament seeks to restrict foreigners from certain trading activities and that administrative action will begin the following week.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga said nearly three Kenyans died every day from police brutality during the first four years of President William Ruto's administration, warning that promised police reforms have failed to end a culture of impunity in the National Police Service.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has linked his fallout with President William Ruto to his refusal to participate in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the strained relationship deteriorated to his removal as Chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, said on Citizen TV that he is prepared to run for president in 2027 and believes he can beat President William Ruto, though he stopped short of formally declaring his candidacy.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's public debt reached Sh13 trillion in June, with debt servicing consuming about Sh7 of every Sh10 in tax revenue, limiting the government's capacity to provide essential services like healthcare and creating fewer opportunities for Kenyans to earn a living.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Owners Association of Kenya has called for a swift, independent and transparent investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe. The association stressed that journalists should not be abducted, threatened or interfered with while carrying out their duties, and called for institutional guarantees to strengthen journalist safety in Kenya.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political leaders and top parties have called for action to apprehend those responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was accosted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and later found near Masinga Dam. This was his second abduction incident; the Standard Group's investigation linked a June attempt to officers from the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau in Nakuru.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A video of Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama tossing loaves of bread into a crowd during a community feeding initiative has sparked widespread outrage online, with critics describing the undignified distribution method as degrading and disrespectful to constituents.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i has alleged that the government's move to introduce new police uniforms is a money-making scheme for individuals in power, who use their companies to supply uniforms at inflated prices. He argues Kenya has the capacity to produce uniforms through institutions like the National Youth Service and Kenya Police Service, and that the proposed Ksh2.8 billion procurement could be redirected to other sectors.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Editors Guild has called on state agencies to swiftly identify and prosecute those behind the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, describing the incident as a serious threat to media freedom and the public's right to information.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Communications Authority of Kenya has assured reliable connectivity during the 2027 general election scheduled for August 10, to support the voting process and transmission of results from polling stations to tallying centres. According to the CA Director General, the country has strong 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in most areas, with improvements needed only in marginalised locations.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Media Council of Kenya has demanded immediate, thorough, and transparent investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying failure to prosecute attacks against journalists fuels impunity. The Council expressed particular concern that Kiprotich had previously been subjected to a similar ordeal in Nakuru County with no arrests made, and noted it has documented several press freedom violations without successful prosecutions.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Safina party leader and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi says his primary objective if elected would be to eradicate poverty, arguing it is the root cause of many of Kenya's longstanding challenges and a fundamental problem the country has failed to resolve since independence.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has launched a podcast called "Discussion with Nairobi" to engage residents on development, service delivery and challenges facing the capital. In the first episode, Sakaja discussed his administration's achievements including the Dishi na County school feeding programme providing meals to over 324,000 children daily and improvements at Mbagathi Hospital.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocate Ekaterina Handa has petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which would allow Kenyans to petition Parliament when public bodies fail to make regulations required to implement laws. Handa cited the Judicial Service Commission's failure to formulate and gazette regulations governing complaints against judges as an example of institutional inertia that the Bill would help prevent.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
For two decades, Kenyan elections have been decided less by ideology than by the arithmetic of stitching ethnic and regional blocs together into winning coalitions, from the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition through the 2024 broad-based government and toward 2027.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki unveiled government measures to protect Kenyans from anticipated El Niño rains and announced a fast-tracked rollout of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs), with eight parks to be commissioned by end of year and thirteen more by March next year.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has temporarily suspended an NTSA decision that halted Nicco Movers' operations after the company challenged the suspension of its PSV operator's licence. Justice Janet Mulwa issued an interim stay on the suspension until September 22, when the matter will return to court, after Nicco Movers argued the suspension has grounded its fleet of over 100 commercial vehicles and caused substantial financial losses.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has temporarily suspended the nomination process for members of the Engineers Board of Kenya after petitioner Francis Awino challenged its legality. Justice Gregory Mutai issued conservatory orders stopping the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary from proceeding with nominations pending an inter partes hearing.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of officers responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found alive near Masinga Dam nine hours after being taken along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway. KHRC described the incident as unlawful and brutal, arguing it raises serious questions about law enforcement conduct and journalist protection.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Youth Front, a youth lobby group, has condemned growing political tensions and called for political activities devoid of violence and ethnic balkanization ahead of the 2027 elections. The group urged political players to advance policies that transform Kenyans' lives regardless of region, and cautioned young people against being used for violence at rallies.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Police Service has launched investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe near Masinga Dam early Wednesday after spending about nine hours with alleged abductors on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road. The Anti-Abduction Unit is investigating the identities of the heavily armed men involved and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka discussed Kenya's electoral body readiness and rising political intolerance with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh, warning that IEBC must be fully prepared ahead of the 2027 General Election to maintain public confidence in the vote.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Citizen TV investigations establish that a shadowy unit within the National Police Service called the Operations Support Unit (OSU), formed in late 2022, was involved in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and is reputed to target government critics.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police IG Douglas Kanja has denied National Police Service involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road, and directed the Anti-Abduction Unit to investigate the identity of the armed men responsible. The NPS condemned kidnapping and abduction intended to interfere with press freedom, pledging to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men near Gilgil Weighbridge on Tuesday evening after being trailed from Nairobi. The abductors have been linked to a Cabinet Secretary's office and Kiprotich was abandoned near Masinga Dam; this marks his second abduction attempt in 67 days.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike has ended, but Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says the economic impact has been huge, with stakeholders continuing to bear the costs even as normal aviation operations resume.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
George Kamal has resigned as Kenya Airways' acting chief executive for personal reasons after eight months in the role. The airline's board has appointed Habil Waswani, the company secretary and director of legal services, as acting CEO effective September 15.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Madison Investment Managers' unit trust funds grew 77 per cent to Sh20.55 billion in the year to June, and the investment firm posted a 48 per cent rise in profitability while marking 25 years of operations.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya may be leading the world in AI adoption, but the article questions whether the country's water, power, and communities can sustain the boom.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Employers are demanding that project professionals develop stronger business, leadership and strategic capabilities beyond technical skills. A new partnership between PMI Kenya Chapter and Unicaf will offer eligible members scholarships of up to 80 per cent for selected university programmes to address the skills gap.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's annual inflation rate rose to 6.6 per cent in August 2026 from 6.5 per cent in July, driven largely by soaring transport and food costs, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The increase puts pressure on President William Ruto's administration less than a year before the General Election scheduled for August 2027.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Woodside Africa Group LLC, through its youth development enterprise Pillars of Africa, has launched a 15-year strategic roadmap aimed at driving direct social and economic integration of one million young adults across Africa. According to the firm's strategic models, providing one million young adults with deliberate, Africa-centric support structures could unlock up to $35.8 billion in total social and economic value over the next 15 years.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will operationalise eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks before the end of 2026, with Meru expected to be commissioned within September, pending outstanding legal and documentation procedures. Wajir will follow, while Kisii, Migori, Embu, Garissa, and Busia are targeted for commissioning by December.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A customer left a salon after her daughter waited hours for hair styling without service, receiving contradictory excuses from the stylist. She took her business to another salon, illustrating how customer dissatisfaction over poor service and lack of value prompts people to switch providers.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has integrated its electronic tax invoicing system (eTIMS) with the government's central payment platform (IFMIS), creating an automated checkpoint that prevents suppliers from receiving state payments without a clean tax record. Suppliers must now generate valid eTIMS invoices matching their tax records before processing payment claims through IFMIS.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has lowered the benchmark for general consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh2 million following consultations with President William Ruto and traders, aimed at easing costs for Kenyan traders and small and medium-sized enterprises. Existing rates for ready-made garments, footwear and fabrics will remain unchanged, and the Advance Cargo Declaration requirement will be removed to streamline clearance.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways reported more than Sh900 million in lost revenue and additional disruption-related costs following a three-day industrial action that disrupted aviation operations across the country. The airline cancelled 63 flights and recorded more than 160 delays, and the disruption also affected Kenya's air-cargo supply chain, with over 370 tonnes of fresh produce and meat unable to be uplifted.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is holding the inaugural Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards in December 2026 to recognise contributions to maritime affairs and the blue economy, as part of efforts to attract investment and position the country as a leading maritime hub in Africa. Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho said the initiative aims to raise the industry's profile, attract investment, inspire innovation and demonstrate Kenya's capacity to compete in the global maritime economy.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
US state-level pacts are being pursued to help unlock trade opportunities between the US and Kenya, building on frameworks like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) which offers duty-free, quota-free access to 7,000 product lines for Kenyan businesses seeking entry to the US market.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has officially gazetted the bankruptcy of Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Limited (KUSCCO) following a resolution to liquidate it due to gross mismanagement of assets and members' savings by union leadership.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A group of boda boda riders in Nairobi's Ngando area started a self-help group in 2020 to pool and save money for business expansion and financial support. After a bank declined their loan application, they accessed financing through Apstar Sacco, which was supported by the SAFER initiative.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority increased the customs minimum benchmark value for consolidated cargo by 28 per cent, raising the valuation benchmark for shared cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million per container. Small-scale traders and activists protested the change, characterizing it as punitive taxation, but the author argues the measure warrants scrutiny beyond outrage.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 50-year-old businesswoman from Narok County won Ksh.1 million in Shabiki's InaGive campaign by achieving the highest multiplier on the Aviator crash game in Week 3. She plans to use the prize to pay school fees for her children and purchase land.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has ordered foreign nationals engaged in small-scale hawking and trading in Kenya to stop, saying the government will protect local traders from unfair competition. A Bill before Parliament seeks to restrict foreign nationals from certain trading activities, with Ruto calling on traders to engage with the proposed legislation to close loopholes.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has ordered a review of the Ksh.3.2 million customs clearance charge for consolidated cargo following protests by small-scale traders. He proposed that containers carrying ordinary goods continue to pay Ksh.2 million, while those containing high-value goods undergo further assessment based on item value.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says eight counties—Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Meru, Embu, Busia, Migori and Kisii—have agreed on flagship products for their County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) following government intervention, with commissioning expected by December 2026.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa Blockchain Festival has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative to connect African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors. The fellowship will take place at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15–17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, with support from venture capital firms Antler and Launch Africa Ventures.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Bank is expanding sustainability-focused support for MSMEs through financing, training, and advisory services, encouraging businesses to adopt alternative energy sources such as solar to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures have signed a partnership to unlock domestic and international capital for climate adaptation and resilience businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on early- and growth-stage enterprises that struggle to access finance.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Infinia Technologies has introduced Nia 1.0, a healthcare-focused language model that achieved leading results on published medical benchmarks compared to similar models, with deployment in Kenya's eClaims adjudication workflow through Apeiro Digital.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
SafSIM, a Kenyan startup, launched in 2026 with an eSIM-based service that allows travellers to access mobile networks across borders without physically replacing SIM cards, positioning itself as an alternative to expensive international roaming and airport Wi-Fi. The startup is partnering with Kenya's tours and travel sector to integrate connectivity into travel packages.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority will reduce the clearance benchmark for general consolidated cargo from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.2 million following President William Ruto's intervention in a dispute with small-scale traders. The government will also remove the Advance Cargo Declaration requirement as part of efforts to streamline cargo clearance.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Shaukat Abdulrazak has said Africa must urgently develop a new generation of nuclear scientists and engineers to move from consuming advanced technologies to developing home-grown solutions, warning that nuclear ambitions cannot be achieved through infrastructure and technology investments alone.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Construction at the Thwake Multipurpose Dam resumed officially after a nearly two-year hiatus, with the government securing Sh10.6 billion for phase 1 completion, Water Secretary Eng. Samuel A.O. Alima announced.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to strengthen preparedness and minimize impacts of anticipated El Niño rains in October, including mapping vulnerable areas, unclogging drainage systems, and identifying temporary holding grounds for displaced populations.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has cut the cost of Artificial Insemination semen for dairy breeding from Sh8,000 to Sh1,400 per dose, and plans to reduce certified seed prices by 50 per cent. Deputy President Kindiki said the measures aim to lower production costs and boost agricultural productivity in response to a less productive farming season.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Service forecasts below-average rainfall in several food-producing counties during September, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country. The dry conditions are expected to threaten agriculture, livestock, and water supplies in already drought-affected areas, though could benefit harvesting in some regions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni as commissioners for a six-year term to improve teacher welfare and strengthen the education system.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of first-year students have reported to public universities across Kenya to begin their studies, but face confusion related to the new university funding model.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mukuru met with the affordable housing CEO to discuss issues related to affordable and social houses, but some left discontented despite his explanations. Residents continue calling on the government to address the housing crisis.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU)-Kenya has called for "respect" to workers' rights, stating there is a need for industrial peace founded on respect for workers' rights, effective social dialogue, and full implementation and negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mbagathi Hospital is operating below full capacity as the nurses' strike continues into its fifth week, with management using locum staff to maintain essential services while collective bargaining agreement implementation remains unresolved.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two families in Mombasa are seeking answers about the whereabouts of their relatives who were taken from their homes by people claiming to be police, amid the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by four masked armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. He told colleagues his captors, who appeared to be police officers in a government vehicle, interrogated him repeatedly about the news organisation's sources and editorial decisions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Owners Association has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 1 and called for a swift, independent investigation, citing a wider threat to journalists' safety in Kenya. Kiprotich was found safe near Masinga Dam nine hours after being abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road; the incident marks the second time he has been targeted in two months.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Kenyans to embrace saccos as a reliable way to improve livelihoods, citing their success globally and noting low uptake in Kenya. He told Members of Shirikiana Saccos that the cooperative movement encourages saving culture and offers more affordable lending conditions than financial institutions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning near Masinga Dam. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty Kenya and Defenders Coalition condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation, linking it to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Journalists in Meru protested on September 2, 2026, against the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and the assault on K24 journalist Nelson Mutwiri. Press club leaders expressed outrage over rising incidents of journalist harassment ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Elections.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Council of Kenya has urged police Inspector General Douglas Kanja to investigate the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road in Nakuru County, and his subsequent dumping near Masinga dam in Machakos County. MCK noted this was the second time Kiprotich had experienced such an ordeal and stated that previous cases of press freedom violations forwarded to the IG remain uninvestigated.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday evening and released in Machakos County early Wednesday. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita said armed men in a Subaru opened fire and forced Kiprotich from his vehicle, drove him through the Rift Valley, and left him in a thicket before he walked to safety.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's healthcare system faces a crisis as approximately 65 to 71 per cent of the budget goes toward servicing the Sh13 trillion public debt, leaving insufficient funds for essential services, experts warn during a sector forum in Nairobi.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Journalists across Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, with media sector stakeholders warning the incident represents a dangerous attack on press freedom and describing it as a signal meant to instil fear in the Kenyan media. According to Reporters Without Borders, Kenya's World Press Freedom Index has fallen from 69th globally in 2022 to 106 out of 180 countries.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Activist Rex Kanyike Masai arrived unresponsive with severe bleeding from his left thigh at Bliss Medical Centre on June 20, 2024, shortly after being shot during anti-Finance Bill protests, and was declared dead, a doctor testified at an inquest into his killing.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan man killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine was recruited through the Russian Orthodox church, which has grown to 37 parishes and 100 clergy since registering in Kenya in February 2023. Rights groups say the church's clergy have been enticing jobless youths with offers of theology scholarships in Russia.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is mobilising industry professionals to provide students with mentorship, internships, and career networks, addressing the gap between university training and employer expectations. The initiative, led by newly sworn-in chairman Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, aims to help graduates build practical skills and workplace understanding before entering their careers.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government released Sh850.696 million to 425,348 households caring for orphans and vulnerable children under the cash transfer programme, with each household receiving Sh2,000 in the July 2026 payment cycle. The payments are part of the wider Inua Jamii National Safety Net Programme.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate investigations into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Gilgil on Tuesday. The National Police Service said it treats kidnapping and abduction seriously and has tasked its Anti-Abduction Unit with the matter.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing a surge in technical and vocational education enrolment, with numbers rising from about 350,000 learners in 2022 to 1,201,320 by May 2026. More than 26,000 university-eligible students have voluntarily chosen TVET programmes, signalling a shift in perception toward practical skills in fields such as engineering, construction, ICT, and renewable energy.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police recruits are not adequately trained to equip them with relevant skills for managing crime and maintaining law and order, largely because instructors lack specialized training, have no scheme of service, and some are forced to take up training duties against their wish.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Alex Kiprotich, a senior editor at The Standard, was abducted by armed men on Tuesday night along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita condemned the incident and linked it to Kiprotich's investigative reporting, expressing concerns over potential state involvement.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nyando, Kisumu County, are pursuing a suspect who drew a knife and cut off a man's ear during a scuffle at Riat Market in Kochogo. The victim, known as 'Daddy', was taken to hospital by well-wishers.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita described how the media house responded after Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night. Kiprotich was found safe near Masinga Dam on Wednesday after the company alerted security teams and police in Nakuru and Nairobi.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The decomposing body of Isaac Gicobi, who had been missing since Saturday night, was discovered on Tuesday afternoon in a water-filled pit in an abandoned quarry near Mumbu village, Kirinyaga County. His brother alleged the body bore severe head injuries and that his eyes appeared to have been gouged out, with the family suspecting he may have been killed elsewhere.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 500 rolls of bhang and several litres of illicit alcohol have been destroyed in Kishaunet, West Pokot County, as part of an ongoing security operation targeting drug and illegal brew sellers. The crackdown follows West Pokot ranking second in the Rift Valley region for illicit alcohol and drug abuse.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa and Nelson Masiga Makaralu have been charged with conspiracy to steal a Ksh.15 million Range Rover Sport belonging to the Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health. According to the prosecution, they stole the vehicle on February 12, 2026, in Machakos County.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's healthcare sector is accelerating adoption of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, telemedicine and hospital management systems, driven by the Digital Health Act, 2023 and Ministry of Health initiatives such as the Health Information Exchange and AfyaYangu app.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects arrested in Uganda over the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso have been ordered to remain in custody for 30 days as police investigations continue. Two of the suspects, Police Constable Collins Bett Kiplangat and Pius Muiru Mbugua, were transferred to Kenya to face murder charges, while a third suspect, Samuel Karanja Gathoni, opposed the detention order.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Confusion over the government's new university funding model has left hundreds of students unable to report for their first year, while those already enrolled struggle without loan or scholarship disbursements. The crisis stems from the government's suspension of the existing funding model pending passage of the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill in Parliament.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore University and the World Bank Group signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on September 1, 2026, establishing a framework for collaboration in human capital development, student mobility, research, digital transformation, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Students will engage with World Bank experts through guest lectures, research discussions, mentorship, and exposure to development projects.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The annual Maulid festival at Riyadha Mosque in Lamu County, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is expected to attract approximately 20,000 pilgrims from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Yemen, Oman, Europe and America from September 8–11, drawing scholars, tourists, and the faithful for the four-day event themed on spirituality, unity, culture, heritage and peace.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged Kenyan communities to turn their cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into profitable enterprises that create jobs and boost household incomes. Speaking at the Laikipia Cultural Tourism Festival, Koskei said traditional skills and cultural products have significant economic potential if communities move beyond showcasing heritage to commercially exploiting their innovations.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kulture festival's third edition will debut on October 10, 2026, at KICC Tsavo Ballroom with a new Kulture Honors recognition format celebrating individuals, collectives and institutions that shaped Kenya's urban music and entertainment industry, replacing the conventional awards model with no nominees, public voting or competitive categories.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda defeated Ghana in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to secure their second consecutive semi-final appearance at Africa's premier women's volleyball tournament. Cameroon also won their quarter-final match to advance to the semi-finals.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Githurai Thailand Boxing Club received a Sh100 million boost from Safaricom Foundation's Ndoto Zetu Phase 8 initiative, which has now invested a total of Sh700 million since 2019. The funding provided boxers with new equipment including gloves, headgear, and punching bags, enabling them to better prepare for upcoming tournaments.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court ruling on August 28, 2026, regarding promotion and relegation regulations has created legal uncertainty for the Kenyan Premier League, with dispute centered on whether 2025 or 2019 rules apply to the 2026/2027 season. The 2025 regulations introduced automatic relegation of three teams and direct promotion of three National Super League teams, eliminating a playoff system, which Kariobangi Sharks challenged at the Sports Disputes Tribunal on procedural grounds.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kabras Sugar will play Strathmore Leos in Pool C at the Embu 7s on September 5 and 6, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Kabras arrive with momentum after winning the Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, while Strathmore return to Division One as an invited team following recent relegation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Benni McCarthy has named a 38-man provisional Harambee Stars squad for Kenya's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with captain Michael Olunga and defender Joseph Okumu returning after injury recoveries. The squad also includes three new faces in Kevin Wangaya, Louis Millard and Javan Ochieng.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Twelve Kenyan athletes and sports personalities, including world champions Beatrice Chepkoech and Timothy Cheruiyot, have been nominated for National Heroes recognition in 2026 for their international achievements and contribution to Kenyan sport.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 24-member delegation finished fifth overall at the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations championship in Windhoek, Namibia, accumulating 275 points. The delegation claimed a gold medal in the MX65 Division through 10-year-old Armani Amani Gioko and silver in the MX Lites category with 14-year-old Kigen Mutuma.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City set a Premier League transfer window record for a single club, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers the most expensive British player in history. Premier League clubs collectively spent £3.49 billion ($4.7 billion) before the window closed on Tuesday.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, advanced to the second round of the US Open with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Monfils, who will retire after this season, entertained the New York crowd with his trademark showmanship before the crowd sang "Happy Birthday."
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coco Gauff defeated Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in her first-round match at the 2026 US Open, showcasing an improved serve after winning the Cincinnati WTA 1000 event this month.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF branch chairmen from Mombasa, Tana River, and Kwale say complaints and disciplinary cases in FKF Division Two and Coast Region League have increased and remain unresolved, and are calling on the national office to intervene to improve administration and credibility of the leagues.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has begun preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with officials visiting the host city to assess accommodation and venues. NOC-K aims to broaden Kenya's medal prospects beyond athletics by supporting more athletes and teams to qualify for the Games, including the women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ILT20 Continental Cup gets underway on Tuesday in Kigali, Rwanda, with Kenya joining seven other nations in a single round-robin league format, with semi-finals on September 12 and the final on September 13. Uganda are the defending champions after winning the previous edition in 2024 and the inaugural edition in 2023.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Kigali on Saturday and the return leg in Nairobi on 12 September. The campaign marks the Brewers' return to African competition after four years, their last continental appearance in the 2021/22 season.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang announced his retirement from the national team, stating he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and reinstatement following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Gabon were eliminated in the group stage.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number three Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes. Pegula will next face Canadian Leylah Fernandez, who beat Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun's £40 million transfer from Monaco to Everton collapsed minutes before the transfer window closed after the striker withdrew over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, according to Monaco's managing director. Balogun had completed a medical but pulled the plug himself after Everton raised fitness concerns.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya extended its dominance at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, securing three gold medals and one silver across morning and afternoon events on Wednesday. Francis Kipkoech Bowen won the men's M50 8km cross-country race, while Florence Jepkosgei Chepsoi and Rosaline David took gold in the W40 and W45 categories respectively, with Joyce Kirui adding a silver.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN Environment Programme warns the world is on course to breach the 1.5°C warming threshold within the next few years, with even optimistic scenarios projecting peak warming at 1.8°C. UNEP calls for an "overshoot, peak and decline" strategy of rapid emissions cuts and carbon dioxide removal to return temperatures below 1.5°C as quickly as possible.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Dr Kizza Besigye, a veteran Ugandan opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate who arrived in Nairobi in November 2024, has experienced a health crisis that raises questions about Kenya's involvement.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sara Netanyahu has claimed an opposition figure was aware of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack plan beforehand. The remarks, directed at centre-left Democrats party leader Yair Golan, have triggered outrage across Israel's opposition ahead of October 27 elections.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexican soldiers killed Luis Enrique Barragan, 39, a leader of Cartel de Los Reyes faction, in a shootout in Tocumbo, Michoacan. Barragan had a three-million-dollar US bounty and led an extortion ring targeting avocado farmers.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union has formed a new initiative bringing together military experts from Ukraine, Britain, and EU nations to advise European countries on addressing defence gaps. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the advisors will convene from next week as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences against Russian aggression.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Monetary Fund has reached an agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion debt programme to support the country's economic and financial reform programme for 2026–2029, following suspension of a prior deal due to discovery of previously unreported debt. The 36-month arrangement requires corrective measures to address data misreporting and still needs approval from the IMF's executive board.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU said Tuesday it was planning to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months, but clarified it would not replace the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL. The EU is investing in Lebanon's capacity to provide security for itself, according to EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tiger Woods, who pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence after crashing his SUV near his Jupiter Island home in March, is expected to formally change his plea at a hearing scheduled for early Wednesday morning, court documents showed.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court acquitted presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of violating electoral law after he broadcast a deepfake video of his father endorsing his candidacy. The court ruled that the convention where the video was shown occurred before the official start of election season.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan's semiconductor industry is expected to see revenue jump 40 percent this year, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence chips, according to the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association president. Taiwan dominates global manufacturing of advanced chips used in smartphones and electric vehicles, though this has drawn friction with the United States, which has pressured Taiwanese companies to expand US production.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, highlighting the elevated Kenya-France partnership spanning diplomacy, trade, and strategic investment. The relationship was marked by the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi in May 2026, which resulted in 11 bilateral agreements including a Sh12.5 billion Nairobi Commuter Rail upgrade and projects on digital connectivity, education, and aviation fuel.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an explicit warning to global airlines and underwriters that Russian airspace is becoming "completely unsafe" as Kyiv significantly escalates its long-range drone campaign deeper into Russian territory. Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian defense forces are not intentionally targeting civilian aircraft, but argued that the sheer volume of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles deployed across Russian skies daily creates an operational environment where international carriers can no longer guarantee safe transit.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kazakhstan's ambassador to Kenya marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests at the UN Office in Nairobi, warning of the lasting humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear testing. The country cited its Semipalatinsk test site, where 456 nuclear tests between 1991 exposed about 1.5 million people to high levels of radiation, as evidence of the multi-generational harm from nuclear explosions.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Young Kenyans are being lured with fake job offers promising civilian work in Russia, only to be handed to the military upon arrival and sent to the Ukraine frontline. A new report reveals a growing pattern of deceptive recruitment by local employment agents who prey on jobseekers with promises of lucrative employment.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the unemployment crisis goes beyond statistics, highlighting the grueling experience of jobseekers and contending that the path to employment is corrupted, making the process harder than the scarcity of jobs itself.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that teenage pregnancy, which affected 235,838 cases in 2025, should be a policy concern during elections, noting that girls in poorer regions like Samburu face much higher rates of school dropout than those in wealthier areas like Nyeri, suggesting structural governance failures rather than moral failings.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion writer argues that President Ruto's Vision 2060 plan to transform Kenya into a high-income economy by 2060 is a distraction from pressing challenges including youth unemployment, high public debt, over-taxation, and corruption that require urgent attention.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses how Kenyan small and medium enterprises considering expansion into Africa face multiple options—proximity, market size, organization, competition levels, and scale—and argues that deliberate market selection is crucial for regional growth.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's borrowing from China must be assessed not only by the debt amount but also by the infrastructure built—citing the Standard Gauge Railway as a major national transport asset that creates long-term value.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →