The controversial delay in passing Machakos County's 2026 Appropriations Bill has raised questions about whether the stand-off stems from strict MCAs oversight, claims of budgeted corruption, or vested political interests.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The controversial delay in passing Machakos County's 2026 Appropriations Bill has raised questions about whether the stand-off stems from strict MCAs oversight, claims of budgeted corruption, or vested political interests.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is pursuing an aggressive strategy to recruit prominent opposition figures to join his campaign for re-election while undermining his opponents.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is pursuing an aggressive strategy to recruit opposition leaders to his re-election campaign while working to undermine his opponents.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement is preparing for a planned Nairobi rally today, with its leaders dismissing disruption threats. ODM has distanced itself from allegations that its supporters could disrupt the meeting.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi leaders have demanded action against UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar over remarks that the dead would be mobilised to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to a TIFA Research poll, three in four Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction — the highest level recorded in more than three years of tracking.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sixteen years after the 2010 Constitution, Kenya should have an honest conversation about constitutional reform to address weaknesses in the governance system and create a model suited to its realities, while ensuring minority voices remain part of the national conversation.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research poll released this week found that three in four Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, the highest level recorded in more than three years of tracking.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said he would work with ODM leaders and supporters to advance the late opposition chief Raila Odinga's development legacy, describing himself as a student of Raila and assuring ODM supporters of continued collaboration.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Armed police raided the home of Manyatta MP John Gitonga Mukunji in Embu County following violence at a UDA meeting at Nembure Stadium on Saturday that killed at least one person and injured scores. The DCI has arrested two suspects and is pursuing others involved in the unrest, which occurred during a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki and Embu Governor Mbarire.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led the Linda Mwananchi Movement on a tour of Nairobi on September 13, 2026, visiting markets and neighbourhoods before culminating in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua linked violence at a Deputy President Kithure Kindiki political meeting in Embu—where one person was killed and vehicles torched—to an emerging battle over Mt Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027. Gachagua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using Kindiki to mobilise voters in Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties and of distributing money at political gatherings to influence residents.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Four Ford Kenya leaders—Senator Wafula Wakoli, Woman Representative Catherine Wambilianga, Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi, and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama—have moved their support from Tim Wanyonyi to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's capacity to address residents' concerns and his proposals on child nutrition and maternal healthcare.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied with DCP's Rigathi Gachagua have warned President Ruto against what they describe as a dangerous approach to political unrest following clashes in Embu and an attack at ACK Witima Church. Nyandarua Senator John Methu alleged police officers were behind the church attack and called for their prosecution, while also defending MP Gitonga Mukunji and questioning the government's handling of Saturday's violence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, speaking at Jacaranda Ground in Nairobi, pledged to overhaul garbage collection, improve drainage, and strengthen the school feeding programme if elected governor of Nairobi. He criticized the county government for inadequate preparation for anticipated El Niño rains and a dysfunctional drainage system.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto of undermining devolution through delays in disbursing Sh450 billion in allocations to counties, saying this affects their ability to provide essential services and implement development projects.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called on politicians to lower political temperature ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against tribal politics, goonism, reckless rhetoric, and claims that could undermine confidence in the electoral process. He cautioned specifically against rhetoric suggesting manipulation or use of dead voters, saying the election should be settled through legitimate democratic means.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana following the death of his eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana, who died on September 13, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Gertrude's Children's Hospital in Nairobi. Amal is scheduled to be buried at Ngao Village in Tana River County on September 18.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has prohibited the Linda Mwananchi Movement from holding political activities within Nairobi CBD, citing intelligence indicating potential disruptions to public order and security. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino had announced the movement's "Mwananchi Tour – Kanairo Edition" for Sunday, scheduled to visit several markets and neighbourhoods starting from All Saints Cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
A group attempted to storm a political meeting attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nembure, Embu County, killing one person and injuring several others; six vehicles were torched during the incident. Police have arrested several suspects and launched investigations to identify all those involved.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of using state resources and political handouts to divide the Mt Kenya region, linking violence and deaths at a political gathering in Embu County to what he terms political desperation. Gachagua also claimed that Kindiki is pursuing a plan to politically divide Mt Kenya into "imaginary Mt Kenya East and West," allegedly sanctioned by President William Ruto.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is holding a campaign tour in Nairobi on Sunday, beginning with a church service at All Saints Cathedral and proceeding through markets and neighborhoods before culminating in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds, where Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Babu Owino are expected to address supporters.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police have barred the Linda Mwananchi movement from holding a rally in the Central Business District on Sunday, warning leaders against inciting violence, though the rally is expected to culminate at Jacaranda Grounds.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security has been heightened in Nairobi ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement's rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday, with police restricting political gatherings in the CBD and warning that the CBD will remain out of bounds for processions. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander cited concerns that some individuals could mobilise unruly youths to confront rival groups, prompting increased patrols and police presence across the city.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has linked violence that disrupted Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political meeting in Embu to attempts to shape Mt Kenya's political alignment ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of seeking to establish a political base for Kindiki in Mt Kenya East and alleged cash was being distributed at political meetings to influence residents.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested two suspects in connection with violent disruption of a UDA delegates' meeting at Nembure Grounds on Saturday, with detectives pursuing additional suspects. Armed police also raided the home of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji following the violence at the meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi, Senator Edwin Sifuna called on opposition leaders to unite against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing the government of imposing heavy taxes and hurting businesses. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino used the platform to target Governor Johnson Sakaja in an early pitch for Nairobi's top job.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Centre for African Progress study of 6,000 respondents ranked businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure as Nairobi's most influential female leader with 30 per cent support, followed by Millicent Omanga at 26 per cent.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that police are surrounding Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji's Embu home seeking his arrest over violence at Nembure Stadium on Saturday, and that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki threatened Mukunji and sought to link him to the clashes. The violence at the stadium during a UDA meeting resulted in police using tear gas, with reports of deaths and injuries.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned politicians against linking President Ruto's name to allegations that the 2027 elections will not be free, transparent, credible and fair, asserting that Ruto has no intention of circumventing the will of the people and that his victory will come democratically and constitutionally.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders warned against escalating political violence and tribalism ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival camps to allow political meetings to proceed without disruption and calling for political competition to be centred on ideas and development.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders allied to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged President Ruto's administration on Sunday over its handling of clashes in Embu, including alleged police involvement in violence that disrupted Deputy President Kindiki's meeting at Nembure Stadium on Saturday. The allies defended Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, linked to the violence, and claimed police officers were behind an attack at ACK Witima Church.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyan voters to assess President William Ruto based on his development record and not the "vengeful narrative" of opponents ahead of next year's election. Kindiki outlined the Kenya Kwanza Administration's performance over four years, arguing Ruto has exceeded critics' expectations in implementing transformative projects aimed at grassroots economic growth and poverty reduction.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked Nairobi residents to back efforts to unite opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition can only defeat President William Ruto if its leaders work together rather than pursue individual interests.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Two suspects have been arrested as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations probes violence that disrupted a United Democratic Alliance delegates' meeting in Embu County, during which one person died, several police officers were injured, and motor vehicles were torched.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four years into his presidency, President William Ruto said his administration has fulfilled a majority of its promises, responding to accusations of economic mismanagement and corruption during a church service in Kisumu County.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has pledged to hold talks with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to produce a single Linda Mwananchi presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in next year's election.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of sparking chaos at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu county through cash handouts, claiming residents rebelled after being locked out of the stadium during the distribution.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, held a rally in Nairobi on Sunday criticizing President Ruto's management of national resources and arguing he does not deserve a second term. Governor James Orengo called for Sifuna to replace Ruto, saying he is equipped to steer the nation to prosperity.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Central Bank has warned that banks must obtain regulatory approval before using artificial intelligence to reject or approve loans, after many lenders quietly embedded AI into their operations—including one tier-one bank using machine learning to score borrowers and approve mobile loans at a rate of Sh1.5 billion daily.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Bank of Kenya has cautioned commercial banks against using artificial intelligence to reject or approve loans. Kenyan banks have increasingly embedded AI into operations, with one tier-one lender using machine learning models to approve mobile loans at a rate of Sh1.5 billion a day.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's repeated orders for Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya have rattled investor confidence, with analysts describing the episode as a case study in how political interference and election-year uncertainty can damage confidence in Kenya's emerging market economy.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Mombasa tea auction traded 6.5 million kgs of made tea from four East African countries, with Kenya's KTDA factories and independent producers contributing 5.2 million kgs. KTDA-managed factories netted Sh1.015 billion from the auction, with 26 smallholder factories achieving premium prices above Sh388.29 per kg.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Novo Nordisk has introduced Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for obesity to the Kenyan market, both containing semaglutide but prescribed for different purposes and doses. The pharmaceutical company unveiled the medications at a scientific launch event in Nairobi, expanding treatment options available to eligible patients.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sam Altman told Fortune that OpenAI will not go public this year, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence as the reason for the delay. The company has not announced an official IPO date, though both OpenAI and rival Anthropic have filed confidential IPO documents with US regulators and are targeting valuations approaching $1 trillion.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku claims that soda ash manufacturer Tata Chemicals owes the county government Ksh.13 billion in unpaid land rates, and says a court has confirmed the county's right to collect rent for the land where the company operates in the Magadi area. This comes after President William Ruto ordered the company to leave Kenya on September 3 over allegations of unlawful operations and failure to benefit the local community.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Protests over a disputed community land registration exercise in Golbo Ward, Moyale Constituency, injured 12 police officers and 4 demonstrators, damaged 19 vehicles, and prompted the government to suspend the process pending consultations with residents.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents in villages near Magadi are experiencing acute water shortages as a prolonged dry spell dries up traditional water sources and livestock rangelands. The situation has worsened since the Ministry of Mining closed Tata Chemicals Magadi a month ago, ending water deliveries that residents had depended on for years.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A pig farmer in Kona Mbaya area, Ruai, Nairobi County lost his entire herd of 156 pigs within 72 hours after an African Swine Flu outbreak in late June 2026, resulting in losses worth about Ksh 2.9 million. The farmer is pleading with the government for assistance to cushion farmers who have lost their source of livelihood.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Healthcare professional associations have called for urgent recovery of health services following the end of the 43-day nurses' strike, with nurses returning to facilities across the 47 counties. The associations urged managers to prioritise clearing service backlogs and attending to patients whose care was delayed during the strike.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiambu has made progress in maternal health, as illustrated by the story of Josephine Njambi, who experienced complications during childbirth but received hospital care. The article highlights efforts to address maternal health challenges in the county.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 51,000 Kenyan students who qualified for university admission have chosen not to apply for placement, raising concerns about whether government efforts to make higher education more affordable are translating into actual access.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Renowned American-born cardiologist Dr David Morton Silverstein, who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for more than four decades, has died aged 82. Silverstein died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at an undisclosed hospital, according to his family.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The family of former President Daniel arap Moi has mourned Dr David Silverstein, the late personal physician to the retired President, with KANU National Chairman Gideon Moi describing him as a compassionate doctor whose care extended beyond the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nalamay Salome Dokhle, 29, walked 14 kilometres daily for two years to attend adult literacy classes in Rendille, then returned to teach others facing similar challenges. Her first class of 35 women were among 196 students who graduated on 10 September 2026.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Issack Gacugo, a former civil servant, walked 530km over 16 days to raise funds for an endowment fund for poor students at Tharaka University. The walk was part of the university's Charity Walk for Endowment Fund.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An 11-month-old child died while waiting for a liver transplant that never came.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Association has mourned the death of Dr David Silverstein, a pioneering cardiologist whose career shaped modern healthcare in Kenya from the 1970s onward. Silverstein established the country's first cardiac catheterization laboratory at Kenyatta National Hospital, trained early post-independence doctors, and served as personal physician to former President Daniel arap Moi for over 40 years.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 34-year-old woman was knocked down and run over by a Toyota Prado at the Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday and died in hospital. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run fatal road traffic accident; the vehicle's registration number was not captured.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, are mourning the death of their last-born daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana, who died on Sunday at Gertrude's Children's Hospital in Muthaiga. Amal had experienced health issues since birth and received treatment in Kenya and abroad.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. David Silverstein, an American cardiologist who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for decades, has died at 82. He arrived in Kenya in 1974 and was appointed Moi's personal physician in 1983, having first met him at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1977 when Moi was vice president.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is advancing efforts to introduce mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods to help consumers identify products with high levels of sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats, and thereby reduce non-communicable diseases. Studies show nearly three out of four packaged foods in Kenya contain excessive amounts of harmful nutrients, and advocates say clearer labeling will empower healthier consumer choices and encourage manufacturers to reformulate products.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Moi family has mourned Dr. David Silverstein, who served as the late President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for many years. The family praised Silverstein for his empathetic care and compassion toward Moi and other patients, describing him as someone who treated people's health and dignity with deep respect.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Kisumu arrested a suspect linked to a series of robberies and phone-snatching incidents in the city. A search of his residence recovered several stolen mobile phones, accessories, SIM cards, and other items; the suspect led officers to an accomplice's hideout, but the accomplice escaped.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed the National Government's commitment of Ksh.1.5 billion towards hospital projects in Kisii County, alongside a similar allocation for Nyamira County. A major Level 5 hospital is set to be constructed in Kisii following a directive from President William Ruto.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Renowned American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein, who spent 52 years in Kenya serving as physician to presidents and witnessed key events during the Kenyatta and Moi administrations, has died at 82. President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi have eulogized him.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kaya elders and political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival, citing risk to Mijikenda cultural identity.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A mamianqun, or horse-face skirt over a century old from China's Shandong province, is on display at the National Museums of Kenya as part of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition, which brings together traditional Chinese dress and contemporary African fashion through accompanying fashion shows and cultural exchange.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Fund Manager's Association is holding its third Charity Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club on October 9, with over 250 players expected to compete. The event aims to raise funds for education, professionalism, mentorship and career development for disadvantaged students pursuing finance and investment careers, particularly women.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar, and KCB Rugby Club won their opening two matches at the Christie Sevens at RFUEA Grounds and advanced to the quarter-finals. KCB leads the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings by six points over Kabras and needs only to reach the semi-finals today to secure the national title.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker progressed in the CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-0 home win over Al-Ahli Wad Medani in the return leg, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. The brewers will face either Singida Black Stars or Al-Ghazal in the second round as they pursue a group stage place.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aryna Sabalenka lost the US Open women's singles final to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, surrendering her world number one ranking after holding it for 99 weeks and missing out on a third consecutive US Open title.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor prepares his side to face Pyramids FC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, seeking redemption after losing the first encounter 2-0 in Nairobi. Akonnor plans tactical adjustments while emphasizing defensive solidity and strategic attacking, acknowledging the team still has a chance despite the deficit.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her third Grand Slam title and reach number one in the world rankings, less than three weeks after dealing with an injury that threatened her participation in the tournament.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised to fans after a 0-0 draw against Everton left the team without a goal in four Premier League matches this season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women's singles final on Saturday, claiming her third Grand Slam title and ending Sabalenka's bid for a third straight US Open championship. The victory secured Rybakina's position as the new world number one.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he would welcome a "boring game" after Chelsea conceded twice to draw 2-2 with Hull City on Saturday. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their four Premier League matches this season, with Alonso's side struggling defensively despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby retained the National Sevens Circuit title for a third consecutive season despite failing to reach the Christie Sevens final in Nairobi. Menengai Oilers won the Christie Sevens tournament, defeating Strathmore Leos 24-12 in the final.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Awendo Football Academy from Migori defeated Indomitable Soldiers 4-0 in the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza boys final, with Kevin Mukaramoja scoring a hat-trick. Plateau Queens retained the girls' regional crown.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An honorary Kenya Wildlife Service warden writes that 18 elephant deaths in Amboseli remain unexplained despite preliminary poisoning tests, while bird-of-prey sightings have declined sharply over four decades — including a 94 per cent fall in secretary birds — signaling wider environmental threats that demand answers rather than suspicion.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates have hijacked at least eight vessels since April, marking a resurgence to levels not experienced in over a decade, according to maritime sources. The attacks have coincided with wider regional instability and a reduction in international naval presence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed condolences on the death of Eswatini's Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, who died on September 10 while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. Koome noted that Maphalala, who served as chief justice since 2015, strengthened regional judicial cooperation through his leadership of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices' Forum.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire rose to 76 after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out M/V June Aster. Forensic specialists began identifying the remains as bodies were transported to Coron, Palawan for processing.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for AI firms to slow development of powerful artificial intelligence technology amid concerns over "superintelligent" computer systems. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who owns xAI, agreed with the assessment as pressure builds for improved oversight.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Indonesian ferry, the Virgo Transport 8, lost contact while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Borneo on Sunday in bad weather. Search and rescue operations involving the navy, police and shipping company were launched, with the vessel's last position detected in the Java Sea about 150 kilometres from its destination.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in DR Congo's worst outbreak of the disease, with 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries reported as of Saturday. The government suggested the spread may have peaked despite confirmation of the virus in a seventh province earlier this week.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its worst Ebola epidemic ever, with more than 7,000 cases and nearly 3,400 deaths recorded since the outbreak was officially detected in mid-May. The disease has spread from the northeastern Ituri province to a seventh province, South-Ubangi, amid weak state presence and limited health infrastructure in conflict-affected eastern and northern regions.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's UN mission apologized Friday for an online post criticizing how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, saying the difference concerned one vote and does not undermine the two countries' historical alliance. US officials told AFP they appreciated the statement.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A ferry, MV Matui, sank off Vanuatu while travelling from Santo to Ambae island in rough seas with more than 40 passengers and crew. One body has been recovered, 15 have been accounted for alive, and 30 are missing.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump dismissed critics of artificial intelligence who have urged companies to slow development, calling them "negative" forces and saying they raise concerns that "won't happen." His comments followed AI researcher Jacob Coxon's departure from the industry, where he accused OpenAI and Anthropic of taking excessive risks in developing advanced AI models.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
House Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned that moving too quickly to regulate AI could cost the US a technological race to China, calling instead for responsible innovation alongside regulation and proposing a Congressional meeting with top AI executives.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A ferry carrying 243 people capsized off Java after being hit by bad weather while sailing to Borneo. Rescuers have recovered 108 survivors, with six confirmed killed and 129 still missing.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Green Africa Foundation Chief Steward Dr Isaac Kalua Green presented Prince Albert II of Monaco with his new book, Come Back and Check, during a meeting reviewing cooperation between the two foundations on climate and conservation across Africa. The book challenges governments and corporations to measure tree survival rather than just planting numbers, applying a seven-point test to Green's own Plant Your Age campaign, which reports 981 million tree-growing contributions since 2011.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard opinion piece draws on Lord Acton's maxim about power corrupting to argue that both Trump and Ruto follow a similar playbook of consolidating authority without adequate checks and balances.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece compares US President Trump and Kenyan President Ruto, arguing both leaders follow a pattern of unchecked authority that erodes moral standards and accountability, invoking Lord Acton's principle that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that political disagreement and opposition should not be treated as insult to government, and that criticising the state and seeking reforms is not treason. The writer laments the personalisation of political discourse and the prevalence of goonism directed at opposition supporters in Kenya.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial describes President Ruto's directive on foreign workers as xenophobia, arguing that immigrants from neighbouring countries who take low-wage jobs in construction, sanitation, and street vending are unfairly blamed for economic problems despite their precarious circumstances.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that power corrupts those who hold it, citing Lord Acton's famous maxim and examples of officials who abuse their authority before facing consequences once they leave office.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial criticises a presidential directive on foreign workers as "low class xenophobia," arguing that migrants from neighbouring countries who perform undesirable labour are being scapegoated for the government's failure to deliver on promises.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's hostile rhetoric towards foreigners in small businesses and low-paying jobs in Kenya, presented as a defence of Kenyan workers, warrants deeper scrutiny of the underlying policy.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece commends the Nairobi Rivers Commission for convening partners to address river pollution and flooding through cross-institutional coordination. A government-funded project covering 27.2km from Naivasha Road to Dandora Waterfall is estimated to be 60–70 per cent complete, with riverbank protection, sewer construction, bridges, and public amenities advancing.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →