A parliamentary committee has resolved to summon Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) officials to account for millions of shillings contributed by public secondary schools, following an auditor's report that flagged direct payments to the association as irregular.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary committee has resolved to summon Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) officials to account for millions of shillings contributed by public secondary schools, following an auditor's report that flagged direct payments to the association as irregular.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following a government directive targeting foreigners in small-scale retail and informal trade, foreign nationals operating small businesses in Nairobi have reported harassment, threats, and pressure to shut down, with at least 20 foreign-owned businesses closing in Mowlem, Eastlands.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A National Assembly committee has tabled a report on Public Petition No. 28 of 2025 exposing irregularities in the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills nucleus estate dispute, including a ghost plaintiff, forged court orders, and a provisional title issued in violation of law. The report reveals a coordinated scheme through which Crossley Holdings Limited purportedly acquired the land via judicial manipulation and executive overreach.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has rattled investor confidence twice in one week, ordering a crackdown on foreigners seen as taking opportunities from Kenyans and directing Tata Chemicals Magadi to cease operations. The political uncertainty surrounding his utterances has pushed business caution during election cycles to a higher level.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has re-invited Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to explain why the National Police Service has not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and produced him before the Committee.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The DPP has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's preparations to host the 2018 CHAN tournament. Six companies also face prosecution in connection with the funds, which raised questions about spending after the tournament was moved from Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has signed the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill 2025, which introduces penalties for public entities that fail to implement recommendations from the Auditor-General and Controller of Budget, and shortens the period for submitting financial statements.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Oguttu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court in Meru ordered the arrest of three Isiolo County Government officials for contempt of court after they failed to settle a Sh4.5 million debt owed to the law firm Mbogo and Muriuki for legal services.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Peter Kimari, a former Mathioya MP, has been unanimously elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson, replacing Njuguna Mubea who resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has accused the county administration of stealing her development vision and failing to implement it, citing corruption, poor drainage, waste mismanagement, and water shortages as persistent city problems.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged with misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Those charged include three former senior ministry officials, four businessmen, and five companies; they pleaded not guilty to 17 corruption charges including conspiracy, abuse of office, and financial misconduct.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has warned the Government against unlawful enforcement of immigration and business regulations targeting foreign nationals, saying enforcement agencies must apply the law fairly and without discrimination based on nationality while ensuring affected people receive due process. The warning follows President William Ruto's directive to close small businesses operated by foreign nationals.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's three-day development tour of Kajiado County has sparked controversy, with Governor Joseph Ole Lenku's allies claiming it was used to undermine the governor and advance UDA politics.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has extended a five-day shutdown order against foreign small-scale traders to a 90-day window to regularise their immigration status, work permits, business registration and licensing. President Ruto's original order from September 2 required foreign hawkers and small-scale retailers to cease operations from September 7, but the Government has now revised the approach to allow affected foreign nationals time to comply with legal requirements.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia has been released on Sh1 million bail in a Sh330.6 million graft case linked to alleged irregularities in a tender for the 2018 African Nations Championship. Co-accused persons were released on separate bail terms ranging from Sh600,000 to Sh1 million.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako has rejected the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, calling it an unworkable model that will create chaos and lock out needy students. He plans to mobilise legislators against the law, which seeks to replace the current student-centred model with a modified loan-based structure and amalgamate HELB and TVET funding.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, aimed at strengthening transparency and monitoring foreign influence while protecting national interests. He made the remarks at a conference on critical infrastructure, warning that terrorism is evolving to target sophisticated systems and that Africa has become the global epicentre of terrorism.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for Bungoma governor in 2027, citing his preference for a governor who would work collaboratively with elected leaders on county development priorities including ECD centres, infrastructure, and municipal status for Webuye.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from Western Kenya met in Kisumu to declare support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing the presidency as their immediate political priority. More than 22 elected and nominated leaders attended the meeting to assess the political landscape and advance the region's development interests.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested six former sports officials and contractors over the alleged irregular award and payment of a Ksh1.5 billion tender linked to preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of about Ksh330 million was made to Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company, despite the contract allegedly not having been procured in accordance with procurement law.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the High Court to stop further government payments to Savola Investment Limited under the Affordable Housing project, citing an unresolved ownership dispute over the private firm and arguing that continued payments would violate constitutional provisions on public funds.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna responded to President Ruto's criticism of the opposition's 2027 election plan, stating the opposition aims to restore meritocracy and remove Ruto from power. Sifuna cited government spending of Sh12 billion on State House hospitality while the country lacks resources for teacher capitation, and promised austerity measures if the opposition takes power.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five others following investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of Sh330 million was remitted to M/s Auditel Kenya under a contract executed in violation of procurement law, and the contractor failed to deliver.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Wadid Benaabou has been appointed France's new Ambassador-designate to Kenya, taking over from Arnaud Suquet, who completed a four-year posting that also covered Somalia and France's UN representation in Nairobi. Benaabou pledged to build on the longstanding ties between Kenya and France in trade, investment, security, climate action, and multilateral diplomacy.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
The Senate resumes sittings with a packed agenda covering fuel prices, transport safety, healthcare, county affairs and urban development. Key items include scrutiny of a cooking gas facility handover in Mombasa County and reports on traffic and vehicle inspection regulations.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men in a government vehicle along the Gilgil–Nakuru road and later dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The piece argues that historical attempts by governments to silence the press have ultimately failed, framing media freedom as essential and unstoppable.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has signed four bills into law: the National Council for Population and Development Bill, Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, Public Finance Management Amendment Bill 2025, and Trust Administration Bill. The bills establish new legal frameworks and amend existing provisions across population planning, public financial management, air passenger services, and trust administration.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto is undertaking a four-day working tour of his South Rift political base from September 9–12 to rebuild support amid recent murmurs of discontent, ahead of the 2027 General Election.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine other individuals—four former government officials and five businessmen—over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's 2018 African Nations Championship preparations, following an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigation.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Foreign nationals operating small businesses in Nairobi are reporting harassment, threats, and pressure to shut down following a government directive targeting foreigners in small-scale retail and informal trade. In Mowlem, Eastlands, at least 20 foreign-owned businesses have reportedly closed, with owners leaving amid safety concerns.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed that the Local Content Bill, 2025 be expanded to create a framework governing participation in small-scale trade and enterprise, following complaints from Kenyan traders about the growing presence of foreign nationals in the informal sector. The directive affirms the government's responsibility to protect economic opportunities for Kenyan citizens in the micro and small enterprise sector.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The East Africa Law Society has cautioned that President William Ruto's directive to crack down on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses could undermine confidence in the EAC integration project, noting that the directive has triggered panic and uncertainty among regional migrants, particularly Burundian citizens seeking consular assistance in Kenya.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has warned President William Ruto's administration that its crackdown on foreign traders could trigger human rights violations if enforcement is not conducted lawfully and without discrimination. The Commission said it had received complaints from migrant and refugee communities claiming threats, intimidation, and discriminatory treatment.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto assented to four Bills including the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, the Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, and the Trust Administration Bill. The Public Finance Management Amendment Bill is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight of government funds, create a standardized mechanism for grants to county governments, and introduce penalties for accounting officers who fail to implement assembly committee resolutions.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as the new registrar, tasked with providing strategic leadership over the Commission's technical and shared services functions and supporting its constitutional mandate. Kibor is an Advocate of the High Court with fourteen years post-admission experience and has worked at the JSC since 2012, most recently as Assistant Director, Legal Services.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has announced his bid for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in 2027, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His entry follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision not to seek re-election to the National Assembly seat.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five other suspects were released on bond after being charged with misappropriating Sh330 million set aside for the 2018 Africa Nations Championship. Kaberia was granted a Sh3 million bond, while others received either Sh3 million or Sh2 million bond terms.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has received credentials from nine newly appointed envoys to Kenya representing Thailand, Brazil, Nigeria, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, the European Union, South Sudan, and France, as Kenya expands diplomatic ties across multiple regions.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called for constitutional amendments to return management of health and land from county governments to the national government, arguing that devolution has exposed these sectors to persistent management challenges and that many counties lack the financial and administrative capacity to effectively manage them.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's UN ambassador, speaking on behalf of the Africa Group at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies in Vienna, called for stronger international cooperation to tackle drugs, warning that synthetic drugs, illicit financial flows, and precursor chemical diversion are complicating enforcement. He noted drug trafficking is increasingly linked to organised crime, corruption, and terrorism, and urged the UNODC to support African countries.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has undergone rapid technological growth accompanied by increasing digital risks. Stakeholders argue the Malabo Convention—an African Union treaty creating a unified legal framework for cybersecurity, electronic transactions, and personal data protection across Africa—is essential to address cross-border digital governance challenges; despite Cabinet approval in 2025, the agreement awaits National Assembly ratification.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has declared his candidacy for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His bid follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision to contest the Nairobi Senate position instead.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto and Japan's Princess Takamado discussed expanding bilateral cooperation on clean and sustainable energy, climate action, trade and investment. Kenya continues to position itself as a regional leader in renewable energy and seeks to attract investment into sustainable infrastructure.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto said closer partnership between national and county governments has enabled progress in healthcare, agriculture, industrial development and digital systems, and brought decision-making closer to people while strengthening local accountability.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi resident has petitioned the High Court asking KPA Managing Director Capt. William Kipkemboi Ruto to explain the legal basis for remaining in office after his three-year term expired on March 9, 2026, with no evidence of lawful reappointment.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's directive restricting foreign nationals from low-capital businesses has sparked debate over whether Kenya's Pan-African agenda—which emphasizes open borders and freer movement of people—is being undermined by domestic protectionism.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has urged newly trained General Service Unit recruits to make public trust, professionalism, and respect for human rights central to their service as they prepare for active duty, emphasizing that discipline and determination developed during training will be tested in the field.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has backed demands for justice against members of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) found culpable of past abuses, calling for independent investigations and compensation mechanisms for victims. He rejected legal immunity for foreign troops and stressed that British military personnel must be subject to legal accountability under Kenyan domestic jurisdiction.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure and public spaces from terrorist attacks, with security officials and international experts calling for a shift from reactive measures to integrated prevention, response, and recovery systems. The push emerged during the Fifth Nairobi Caucus, jointly convened by the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the UN Office of Counter Terrorism, bringing together about 200 participants from 24 countries to strengthen cooperation on securing infrastructure that underpins economies and everyday life.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to introduce mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products and extend membership to contract workers as part of a turnaround strategy to grow its asset base, currently at Sh340.4 billion.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will preside over the signing of an agreement between GulfCap Group and DP World to establish a Special Economic Zone covering about 535 acres in Jomvu, Mombasa. The project is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs and has already attracted 67 companies confirmed for participation.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
China's imports and exports surged in August, with exports spiking 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, driven by global AI demand for semiconductors and computing hardware ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mobile technology and M-Pesa have changed how Kenyans engage with sports betting, allowing users to place bets directly from their phones without visiting betting shops or using bank cards. M-Pesa's familiarity as a payment method among Kenyans has made mobile-focused betting services more accessible.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent took effect Tuesday on $27.6 billion in US imports including steel, aluminum and dairy products, in response to US President Donald Trump's earlier 50-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalation also includes Trump's threat to block Bombardier Aviation sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan traders have petitioned President William Ruto, arguing that foreign-owned businesses are competing directly with local traders in low-capital retail activities. The traders say their concern is not foreign investment generally, but foreign nationals entering small-scale retail where Kenyans can operate, citing challenges with access to affordable financing and competition from foreign suppliers who later establish Kenya-based businesses.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Advtech, a South African education provider that acquired Kenya's Makini School, is planning regional expansion to two to three new East African markets and aiming to double student enrollment in the medium term, while also exploring entry into Kenya's higher education sector with its Rosebank International university brand.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Digital Realty, the world's largest data centre company, has opened Nairobi Two (NBO2) data centre in Karen, adding 6.4 megawatts of capacity to its Nairobi campus. The new facility, which complements the existing Nairobi One, creates a combined campus with over 34,000 square meters of space and 14 MW of IT power capacity.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone to move beyond agreements to building factories, creating jobs, and producing goods. Ruto said the zone must help Kenya stop exporting raw materials and importing finished products at higher prices, and described the zone as a step towards transforming Mombasa into a manufacturing, processing and logistics hub.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Paul Muite and family members are demanding more than Sh3 million from Kenya Airways after Flight KQ491 was cancelled on August 31, allegedly leaving them stranded at Zanzibar's airport for roughly seven and a half hours without basic assistance. The family hired a private charter aircraft to return to Nairobi and their lawyers accuse the airline of breaching contractual obligations.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will officiate the signing of a Ksh.12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and DP World to establish a Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa. The project, representing an investment of more than US$100 million, is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
NCBA has reached its 100-branch milestone with the opening of a new outlet at Nord Mall in Ruiru, Kiambu County, bringing the bank's presence in the county to eight branches. The bank's managing director cited Ruiru's rapid urbanisation and growing SME ecosystem as key drivers for the expansion.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,000 households in Busia County have gained electricity access through a partnership between the county government and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, implemented under a Matching Fund Programme where both levels of government jointly invest in infrastructure on a shilling-for-shilling basis.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
China's August trade surged, with exports rising 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, largely driven by global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology products. The strong trade follows China's historic 2025 surplus and comes ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Communications Authority has proposed a standalone licensing regime for data centre operations, replacing the current regulation of co-location facilities under the Network Facilities Provider Tier 2 category. The move aims to provide clearer regulatory oversight of the growing digital infrastructure sector and align Kenya's framework with comparable jurisdictions.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to introduce mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products and expand to contract workers as part of a diversification strategy, with a Bill before the National Assembly to enable the changes and rebrand under PSSF.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's combined national and county government wage bill stood at Sh1.287 trillion by the end of the 2025/26 financial year, an increase of Sh40 billion from the previous year and 30 per cent growth over five years, according to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's medium and small-scale traders welcomed a decision to bar foreign hawkers from operating in the country following a State House visit, yet the article notes this occurs alongside foreign acquisition of major Kenyan firms including a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom and Kenya Airways' search for a strategic foreign investor.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi upheld a decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board to cancel a security services tender awarded by Kenya Power and Lighting Company, rejecting KPLC's argument that the board lacked jurisdiction to hear complaints filed by security companies challenging the tender.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa's first phase expected to create 10,000 jobs and transform the coastal city into a manufacturing and export hub. The 535-acre project is designed to attract industries in manufacturing, processing, assembly and value addition to shift Kenya towards an export-oriented economy.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The East African Business Council has called on EAC Partner States to speed up implementation of commitments under the Common Market Protocol's Annex V, which aims to liberalise trade in seven priority sectors. The council noted that several deadlines—2010, 2013, and 2015—have passed without full implementation, and said services represent about 46 per cent of EAC GDP and more than 30 per cent of formal employment.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has formed a high-level technical committee to resolve outstanding compliance issues surrounding the suspended operations of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, following a meeting with company executives. The committee, led by Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai for the government and Tata Chemicals Magadi CEO Swaminathan Nagarajan for the company, will review issues including mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has authorised a joint technical committee with Tata Chemicals Magadi to review outstanding compliance issues, marking a shift from President Ruto's earlier directive for the company to leave. The committee, led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and Tata Chemicals' CEO, will examine unresolved matters and report findings to Joho's office.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties including Turkana, Garissa, Baringo, West Pokot, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Tana River and Isiolo, with acute malnutrition remaining a critical concern driven by previous food insecurity and high morbidity levels.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three farmer groups in Rachuonyo South Sub-county, comprising mainly youth and persons with disabilities, have received 1,200 chicks, feeds, feeders, drinkers, and modern poultry houses from Kind Heart Organisation Kenya to start poultry production and create employment.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser have arrived at Mombasa port for smallholder tea farmers, expected to benefit around 800,000 farmers across the country. The consignment is the first of three shipments arriving this month and will be transported via the Standard Gauge Railway to Nairobi before distribution to tea factories and farmers.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Up to 40 per cent of fruits and vegetables are lost or wasted along supply chains, with storage at wholesale markets—rather than transportation—identified as the primary source of loss. Meanwhile, many low-income households consume around 140 grams of fruits and vegetables daily, far below the recommended 400 grams, revealing a market coordination problem that drives both economic loss and nutritional gaps.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana pastoralists are caught between prolonged drought that weakens livestock and water sources, and the danger of excessive rainfall that could bring additional threats to their animals. A 75-year-old herder illustrates the dilemma: needing rain to save weakening livestock but fearing the damage sudden heavy rainfall could cause.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Uganda are pushing for increased agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with maize as a key commodity. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is ready to increase maize imports from Uganda but insists on strict food safety standards, particularly requiring maize to be dried and free of aflatoxin contamination before crossing the border.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Heavy El Niño rains have triggered crocodile relocation and flood mitigation work at Lakes Baringo and Bogoria. Authorities are using methods including recorded dog distress sounds to monitor and manage crocodile movements in response to rising water levels.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a US$200 million climate adaptation finance mechanism targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda over 12 years, with at least 50 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women and 30 per cent youth.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A NutriSave programme study finds that food losses affecting tomatoes, mangoes and dark leafy vegetables in Kenya are more frequently linked to storage at markets than transportation. The research traced the movement of produce through Nairobi's wholesale markets and found that losses are concentrated among larger vendors handling bigger volumes.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
New research presented by the NutriSave programme found that food losses in Kenya occur more frequently during storage at markets than during transportation, concentrated among larger vendors. The findings suggest reducing food waste requires better coordination between supply and demand rather than focusing only on increasing production.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to shut down hospitals and join the ongoing nurses' strike if the government fails to resolve the six-week labour dispute within seven days, citing severe disruption to health services across the country.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire at a garage off Ole Dume Road in Nairobi's Kilimani destroyed several cars after firefighters and emergency teams battled the blaze for more than four hours. The County Customer Service Chief Officer said the fire spread rapidly due to vehicles, petrol, and flammable materials stored inside, leaving mechanics and car owners with significant losses.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Magadi Hospital, operated by Tata Chemicals Magadi, continues providing maternity, surgical, and other essential services despite President Ruto's directive to the County Government to take over day-to-day operations. Residents express concern that the transition could disrupt healthcare at the facility, which serves the local community at subsidised rates.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Busia County has reduced child stunting from 26 per cent to below 15 per cent in four years through improved nutrition and school feeding programmes, but teenage pregnancy rates have only declined from 19 per cent to 16 per cent, leaving Deputy Governor Arthur Odera concerned about ongoing threats to girls' education and health.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Scientists reporting a spike in Hepatitis B infections in Lamu County are puzzled by the finding, as the region has been dominated by Hepatitis C infections, with at least three out of 10 people infected with Hepatitis C. The discovery was made during mass screening by the National AIDS and STI Control Programme and Kenya Medical Research Institute.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A refugee agency has warned that Kenya's crackdown on undocumented foreign traders risks fuelling xenophobia by failing to distinguish legally protected refugees from undocumented traders. The directive, issued by President William Ruto on September 2, required undocumented foreigners to regularise their status or leave by September 7, triggering confusion and panic despite later government clarification.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Koskei and MP Joseph Cherorot dismissed reports that the proposed Sh8 billion Londiani Referral Hospital would be moved to Kericho town, calling them politically motivated attempts to incite residents. They affirmed the government's commitment to building the hospital at its intended site in Londiani.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Meru County is grappling with rising gender-based violence, recording 1,727 cases of sexual and gender-based violence in 2025, up from 1,640 in 2024, ranking third nationally after Nairobi and Kiambu. Officials attribute the trend to poverty and child neglect, which drive young girls into early marriages, and have launched a 48-bed safe house to provide survivors with shelter, counselling, medical care, legal assistance and economic empowerment services.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ten hospitals in Kakamega county will receive oxygen support equipment under the Oxygen as a Service programme to improve access to medical-grade oxygen and strengthen patient care capacity. The equipment package includes 20 oxygen concentrators, 10 backup oxygen cylinders, pulse oximeters, and related supplies.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others were released on bond by a Nairobi court after being charged with obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue on September 7. Omondi was arrested while conducting a signature collection drive for his "Punguza Mzigo" campaign outside the Kenya National Archives.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Abdulswamand Nassir said Mombasa County will forcefully move residents from flood-prone areas including Bombolulu, Mtopanga, Junda and Tudor's Kaa Chonjo to safer places ahead of expected El Niño rains. The county is mapping affected areas with help from assistant chiefs and village elders to prevent flood casualties.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 50,000 students who qualified for university this year did not apply, prompting an education expo bringing 32 universities to Nairobi to help students and parents navigate university choices and explore courses including artificial intelligence.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has ordered nurses participating in the ongoing national nurses' strike to return to work or forfeit their pending salaries, citing disruption to healthcare services in the county. He stated the county government was engaging the national government to address the nurses' grievances.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has warned Kenyans living on riparian land to move to safer ground ahead of expected heavy rainfall from October through January, citing risks of accidents and incidents from flooding. The Nairobi Rivers Commission noted that encroachment on riparian spaces remains a major obstacle to river rehabilitation efforts.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A middle-aged boda boda operator was arrested and detained at Itoleka Police Station in Kitui County after allegedly attempting to abduct a 21-year-old third-year nursing student from South Eastern Kenya University on Sunday. The student jumped from the moving motorcycle when the rider ignored her directions and sped past her intended destination, sustaining injuries to her hands, waist and left shoulder; she is to be arraigned at Kitui Law Courts on Wednesday.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Muslim faithful in Nairobi marked Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, on September 5, with calls for greater investment in Islamic education and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Community leaders emphasised the importance of building madrassas to teach humanity, tolerance and coexistence regardless of religion and race.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zetech University has introduced new Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes in International Relations and Diplomacy, designed to prepare professionals and scholars to address emerging challenges in global diplomacy including technology, climate change, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A nurses' strike by county government staff has suspended maternity and nursing services at multiple public health facilities in Nakuru County, forcing expectant mothers and sick children to seek care elsewhere while some facilities remain partially operational through development partner-employed nurses.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A patients' rights group has called on President William Ruto to intervene in the ongoing strike by nurses and clinical officers, warning that the prolonged disruption of health services is exposing patients to preventable suffering and deaths, particularly pregnant women, newborns, children and those with chronic illnesses.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai has concluded after two years, with an IPOA forensic expert confirming that CCTV footage presented as evidence had not been tampered with. The inquest heard evidence from 30 witnesses and examined 48 exhibits before parties proceed to file written submissions.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested a 23-year-old man with a Haojin motorcycle at the Lunga Lunga border in Kwale County while he was attempting to cross into Tanzania. The suspect is held at Kubo Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation has extended its internal election nomination deadline by four months to February 28, 2027, citing time spent on a nationwide sensitisation drive for its new savings scheme. Nomination packs for Ward, Sub-County, County and National levels are now ready under the organisation's revised 2019 constitution.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The prosecution has closed its case in an inquest into the June 2024 shooting death of Rex Maasai in Nairobi's CBD, having called 30 witnesses. The matter returns to court on September 24 for parties to file submissions ahead of judgment.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
A fire broke out at a garage off Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, destroying several vehicles and causing significant losses to mechanics and vehicle owners. Emergency teams took more than four hours to contain the blaze due to the presence of vehicles, petrol, and other highly flammable materials inside the facility.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
An online taxi driver in Nairobi was lured into an offline ride, overpowered by five suspects near Witeithie stage on Thika Road, and left tied up on a farm in Kiambu County after the gang stole his vehicle and smartphone.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to issue a strike notice if the ongoing nurses' strike is not resolved within seven days, with KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah warning that disrupted services in public health facilities constitute a national healthcare emergency.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A clinical officer accused of raping a kidney patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa was acquitted on August 26, 2026, after the magistrate found inadequate evidence to convict, though noting the accused person "most likely" committed the crime. The complainant died before the trial began and did not testify.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two trustees running an estate valued at more than Ksh.300 million left by a Nandi businessman have been arrested and charged with fraudulently uttering a forged chief's letter. The forgery allegation emerged during a High Court succession case involving the late Bernard Chirchir Murei's children.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has cautioned the government against blanket enforcement measures targeting foreign nationals' businesses, citing reports of threats, intimidation and discriminatory treatment from refugee and migrant communities in several counties.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested 23 pedestrians at Fig Tree Footbridge on Thika Superhighway for crossing outside designated points, saying such unsafe crossings endanger pedestrians and disrupt traffic flow.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Police and National Police Reservists, acting on a public tip-off, disrupted a suspected armed robbery operation along the Dagahaley-Mathangisi Road in Garissa County and recovered a homemade firearm, though the suspects escaped.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
A mother shares her experience after her four-year-old son was diagnosed with Stage Two Wilms' tumour, a type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children, following symptoms including weight loss, poor appetite, and a swollen stomach.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Paul Mukasiali Shilaho and Billy Otieno Obango have been charged in connection with the alleged loss of Ksh.1.5 billion from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), with Shilaho facing six counts of fraud and Obango facing 45 counts. Both suspects were granted bail or bond by the Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others pleaded not guilty to unlawfully obstructing the operation of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District on September 7, 2026. The prosecution alleges their actions interfered with the free flow of traffic.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Research published in PLOS Medicine found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterrupted sitting was linked to a 9 percent higher risk of dying from cancer, even in fit adults. The study distinguished between prolonged sedentary bouts—stretches of at least 30 minutes with almost no movement—and interrupted sedentary time broken up by shorter breaks.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A report from the Access to Medicine Foundation says generic pharmaceutical manufacturers are adapting to Africa's health needs by expanding medicine portfolios and investing in local manufacturing, but fragmented markets, unpredictable demand, and varying regulatory requirements across countries continue to limit their ability to expand access in underserved areas.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Meru, female genital mutilation, poverty, and early marriage fuel sexual and gender-based violence, with 1,727 SGBV cases recorded in 2025, up from 1,640 the previous year. SHOFCO has established a safe house to address these interconnected harms affecting girls and women in the county.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, as part of an intensifying crackdown on exploitation of immigrants. The arrests follow government apologies over harassment linked to enforcement of foreign trader licensing requirements.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly targeting Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility and calls for violence during a Bunge la Mwananchi event. The arrest follows a government apology to the Burundian community over harassment linked to its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
A 65-year-old homeowner in Emenwa village, Kisii County, demolished his mud-walled kitchen after an image believed to be of the Virgin Mary appeared on it, drawing large crowds to his homestead. He said he demolished it to restore peace and normalcy.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Police in Makueni County are investigating the suspected murder of Ahmed Amir Rosa, who died following an alleged assault inside the Naqshbandi Zawiya Madrassa. A witness claims five men, including a teacher, beat Amir and allegedly denied him medical attention; a post-mortem examination found injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma, but no arrests have been made four days after his death.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out around 11:30 pm at three garages along Muringa Road in Kilimani, destroying more than 50 high-end vehicles. Firefighters arrived about an hour later and took nearly five hours to extinguish the blaze, with car owners and mechanics counting losses running into millions of shillings.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested 32-year-old Kevin Odiwuor Otieno for making remarks targeting Burundian nationals at a Bunge la Mwananchi event in Kayole; the video-recorded utterances were widely circulated on social media. He is expected to be charged under the National Cohesion and Integration Act for hate speech and ethnic incitement.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A community reading festival organized by Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) Africa was held at Kisapuk Community Learning Center Grounds to promote a culture of reading and lifelong learning among children and families. The event, which brought together learners, parents, community members, local leaders, publishers, and education partners, highlighted the role of families and communities in creating supportive learning environments and showcased African cultural heritage through local stories, languages, and traditions.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's public health system faces ongoing disruption as nurses continue striking, demanding implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and addressing concerns over pay, staffing, and working conditions. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives says members will not return to work until outstanding commitments including payment of salary arrears and career progression improvements are honoured.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
US-based Kenyan Victoria Bwire-Kettnitz, 57, is competing for the title of New York Fashion Week's Next Runway Star, challenging age-related standards in the modeling industry.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The sixth Macondo Literary Festival, running September 18–20 in Nairobi under the theme "Ink, Sea, Silence," will bring together writers, artists and cultural practitioners to examine Africa's contested histories, cultural memory and the restitution of heritage taken from the continent.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan forward Job Ochieng scored once and provided two assists in his second appearance for Real Sociedad, directly contributing to all three of the club's goals in a 3-2 win over Elche on Monday, with the decisive assist on a 90th-minute winner.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are searching for a woman who drugged and robbed Asbel Kiprop, a three-time 1500m world champion and Chief Inspector, of an unknown amount of money at a club over the weekend. The incident occurred after the suspect joined him while he was watching football matches on Friday afternoon.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to launch the 2026 NFL season, which will span seven countries on four continents. The Seahawks defend their title against contenders including the Los Angeles Rams, who aim to repeat their 2022 Super Bowl victory.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Golf Union has confirmed Adel Balala and John Kamais for the All Africa Golf Team Championship in Tunisia next month, with two additional wild-card spots to be decided after the Diani Beach Masters leg next week.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zhang Ziyu, a 19-year-old Chinese centre standing 223cm tall, played at the Women's World Cup in Germany, where she scored three points in over 10 minutes against Czech Republic and faced reigning champions the United States. Despite her extraordinary height, teammates and opponents including USA star Caitlin Clark noted she is still learning, with Clark praising her potential while cautioning that she is "still growing and learning how to play."
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields secured places in the 2026 KBF Men's Premier League semi-finals by winning their respective quarter-final best-of-three series. Thunder swept Kisumi Lakeside 2-0 (97-54, 87-44), while Stanbic Shields defeated Ulinzi Warriors 2-0 (60-58, 79-72).
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia lost 2-0 to Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg, while Tusker drew 2-2 with Sudanese side Al-Ahli Madani in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg played in Rwanda. Both Kenyan sides face crucial return matches next weekend to keep their continental campaigns alive.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto won the men's and women's 21km races respectively at a warm-up event for the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with more than 2,000 runners competing across multiple distances at Parklands Sports Club.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, will compete at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from September 13 to 26, aiming to finish among the top three teams to secure a place at next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka lost to Elena Rybakina 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round on Monday, hampered by a lingering left Achilles tendon injury that she received treatment for during her third-round win. Osaka says she cannot push off as desired and feels pain when landing, and is seeking to get to the bottom of the problem.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it "was not easy" for World Cup players to find form early in the season, agreeing with striker Erling Haaland's observation that players started tired. Haaland noted he had no pre-season after Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Debutant NSL side Kibera Soccer, promoted after five attempts, aim for a top-five finish in their maiden 2026-27 season. Coach Iddi Shikanda credited team chemistry and winning mentality, developed over years of playing together, as key to their promotion and future success.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Head coach Gilbert Selebwa has named Kenya's final squad for the Under 20 CECAFA AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, competing in Group C alongside Burundi and South Sudan with matches starting September 7.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former World Cross Country champion Mirriam Cherop has appealed to Nakuru County Government to fast-track construction of a proper drainage system at Ndabibit Stadium in Kuresoi South, as flooding renders the facility unusable and forces local athletes to train elsewhere ahead of the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Samuel Asati, a scrumhalf standing 5'6" and weighing 75kg, has built a successful rugby career despite his smaller stature, relying on quick feet and tactical play. Born in Kisii in 1999 and raised in Karura Forest, Nairobi, Asati took up rugby at Muthaiga Primary School in 2012 and progressed through Shamas Rugby Foundation and Northern Suburbs RFC.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery for a minor heart rhythm disorder at Spire Manchester Hospital and will return to training in two weeks, according to his club Napoli.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat 21-year-old Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker, advancing to her sixth straight US Open semi-final and keeping her three-peat bid alive.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has joined Maxima Roma, a newly created basketball team, as an adviser responsible for fan base development and corporate social responsibility, declining roles with the Italian national team and his former football club.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team finished the regular season undefeated with 44 points from 22 matches, capped by a 65-43 victory over USIU Flames. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the team's success to their dedication and discipline as they prepare for the playoffs.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A protest over an unrepaired road on the Narok-Mara highway left tourists and safari vehicles stranded, prompting hotelier Mohammed Hersi to warn that such incidents could damage Kenya's international tourism reputation and undermine efforts to attract five million visitors by 2028.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A wildfire on Mount Kenya that began September 1 has affected more than 3,000 hectares according to the government, though conservation group Rhino Ark estimated about 8,700 hectares burned by September 6. Dry conditions, strong winds, and invasive plant species have driven the fire's spread across the ecosystem, with over 400 personnel deployed to contain it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lake Bogoria periodically experiences massive algae blooms that occur a couple of times a year depending on rain patterns and water chemistry. Environmental scientists attribute the phenomenon to changing weather patterns combined with human activity upstream, particularly synthetic fertiliser runoff from agricultural zones that enters the lake through feeding rivers.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire that began September 1 in Mt Kenya forest has consumed over 3,000 hectares, with 85% contained as of Monday. Over 400 personnel including Kenya Forest Service and Defence Forces staff have been deployed, and no casualties have been reported.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Sweden votes Sunday in a close election where the centre-left opposition led by the Social Democrats holds a lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition, with polls showing the left with around 50 percent support and the right with around 47 percent. The campaign has been dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state amid fears over Europe's security, though both blocs have narrowed their positions in recent weeks.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fourteen people, mostly Afghan-born and linked to people-smuggling networks, face trial in France over a November 2021 inflatable dinghy sinking that killed 31 people, including a seven-year-old child, in the deadliest recorded Channel crossing accident. The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds, with others from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Egypt; only two survived.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's President William Ruto sent Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi to deliver condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died Monday at a hospital in Zanzibar. Joho assured Samia and her family of Kenya's solidarity during their mourning period.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
China, one of the world's largest fish consumers, has joined eight regional fisheries management organizations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and advance global strategies for sustainable fisheries governance.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Commission in Ottawa has formally requested the government reopen its consulate in Vancouver to provide easier access to government services for Kenyans in British Columbia and western Canada, reducing costly travel to Ottawa for documents like passport renewals and identity card applications.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her government became Italy's longest-serving administration, hailing it as a reflection of confidence in her leadership and commitment to advancing Italy's prosperity. Ruto used the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Italy across trade, investment, and development cooperation.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
A drone strike blamed on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 12 people outside a courthouse in the army-held town of Umm Rawaba in North Kordofan on Tuesday, striking an area where residents had gathered for legal and administrative procedures. The attack is part of an escalating wave of drone strikes by both sides since the war began in April 2023.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man goes on trial in Finland on Monday, charged with sexually abusing 361 children aged nine to 15 on social media platforms including Snapchat between 2019 and 2022. He allegedly contacted the victims via Snapchat, soliciting explicit images and videos, and has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse of children and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday after Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough in the four-and-a-half-year war.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Officials recovered flight data recorders from an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway in Miami on Sunday, struck two vehicles, and killed five people. The jet tore through a perimeter fence before hitting an SUV on a public road.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday due to a staff strike protesting the removal of female employees during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Staff condemned instructions that led to female employees being sidelined, replaced, or made invisible, with some asked to leave their posts and others instructed not to cross certain areas during the delegation's presence.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi delivered the message during the funeral in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
A 36-year-old goalkeeper for non-league side SE Dons in Bexleyheath, George Desmond Kamurasi, is among those chosen by a 21-member royal succession committee to become the next Omukama (King) of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda, representing approximately 800,000 people. The succession follows the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on August 27, with the designated successor to be formally revealed during the late king's burial ceremony.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Norwegian authorities repatriated 69 Russian nationals who were stranded after a Russian ship was seized at the demand of Ukrainian state energy group Naftogaz. The seizure of the Professor Molchanov vessel was ordered by a Norwegian court in relation to Naftogaz's compensation claim against Russia for assets seized following the 2014 annexation of Crimea.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya participated in the 2026 Seoul Defence Dialogue, a high-level forum bringing together defence and security leaders from 67 countries to reshape international security cooperation around partnerships, shared capabilities, and responses to emerging threats. The dialogue emphasized technology, economic security, maritime security, and counter-terrorism as areas of cooperation.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has condemned reported anti-Burundi sentiments and attacks targeting Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru, calling on the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to investigate and take action against those responsible.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
At the UN's 33rd HONLEA meeting in Vienna, Kenya urged stronger international cooperation to tackle drug trafficking and the rapid spread of synthetic drugs, warning of growing links between narcotics, corruption, illicit financial flows and terrorism. Kenya also called for better access to controlled medicines for pain management and palliative care, and for UN support in combating substandard and falsified medical products.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya says it will register undocumented Burundians and other East Africans living in the country following President Ruto's directive targeting foreigners in small-scale businesses. Those undergoing registration will be presumed legally in Kenya during the process, the government spokesperson said.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Khartoum faces a severe water shortage amid chemical contamination, forcing thousands to drink from the Nile and shallow wells. This has triggered outbreaks of diseases including dengue fever, malaria, viral hepatitis, measles, diphtheria, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, and giardiasis, according to Sudanese reports.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has convened Burundi, UNHCR, and IOM for a high-level coordination meeting to address humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals amid heightened scrutiny of foreign traders. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary said the government is working with the agencies to ensure government action is conducted in an orderly manner with safeguards for rights and safety.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's political elite may use a post-Vision 2030 blueprint as justification to claim the 2010 Constitution's structure is incompatible with global economic realities, framing constitutional "streamlining" as necessary for survival.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that President Ruto's order for foreign traders to quit small-scale businesses has sparked harassment and looting of mostly Burundian petty traders' businesses, with many seeking refuge at the Burundi Embassy. The columnist cautions that this risks Kenya following South Africa's path of periodic xenophobic violence and damaging Kenya's reputation as a foreigner-friendly nation.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that while Kenya may legitimately regulate foreign nationals in small business, blaming immigrants for unemployment and poor economic conditions misrepresents the actual causes, which include high taxation, expensive credit, and weak consumer purchasing power affecting Kenyan traders.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that teaching develops communication, patience, organization, critical thinking and the power to influence society, with examples including Julius Nyerere, John Pombe Magufuli, Robert Mugabe, Kwame Nkrumah, Kenneth Kaunda, Goodluck Jonathan, and Mwai Kibaki.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that science is integral to culture and that societies prosper when science is deliberately fused with social fabric through education, media, faith institutions, and the arts. A Culture of Science Conference 2026 in Nairobi this week will bring together policymakers and others to discuss shaping Africa's future through science.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenyan investors often chase investments driven by fear of missing out rather than considered planning, citing cycles of quail farming, cryptocurrency, REITs, and forex trading. The author argues that good investment decisions should begin with understanding what you are investing for, including where money goes, how returns are generated, and what risks are involved.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A guest columnist argues that President Ruto's September 2026 directive to expel Burundian petty traders and informal traders violates Kenya's obligations under the EAC Common Market Protocol, and warns that such arbitrary diplomacy damages Kenya's economic diplomacy and contradicts the regional integration framework Kenya is committed to.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →