Columnist Barrack Muluka criticizes elements in Kenya's Opposition for treating citizens, particularly Nairobians, as political commodities to be counted and traded off rather than as people with agency.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Columnist Barrack Muluka criticizes elements in Kenya's Opposition for treating citizens, particularly Nairobians, as political commodities to be counted and traded off rather than as people with agency.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is positioning himself as a solution to university students struggling under the current funding model, but stakeholders argue he is responsible for the crisis in the university sector.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement has experienced turbulence in recent days, with reports of differences escalating within its top ranks, testing its position in Kenya's political landscape.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has been drawn into a Sh791 million corruption saga by former National Youth Service procurement boss Henrick Pilisi, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence for fraud.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political parties and election observers will now have access to source code and audit logs relating to the IEBC's continuous voter registration system, following a directive by the courts.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has described the Kenya and Gulf countries government-to-government fuel importation agreement that President William Ruto promoted as the best deal for the country as a "monumental scam" that ripped off Ugandan taxpayers.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The article examines how the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), historically defined by confrontational opposition politics and defence of constitutional values under Raila Odinga, has changed character as its leaders have assumed government roles.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Germans voted Sunday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state elections where far-right and far-left gains threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. Merz, who has been in power for 16 months, cancelled a UN General Assembly trip to prepare for potential fallout after the AfD dealt his CDU a significant defeat in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia held the third and final day of parliamentary elections on Sunday, with the ruling United Russia party widely expected to secure another victory backing President Vladimir Putin. The election, the first since Moscow's 2022 Ukraine military campaign, comes as the anti-war Yabloko party was struck off the ballot and all other parties cleared to run back Putin and the Ukraine offensive.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Samoei Ruto is expected to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where Kenya intends to present a unified position on investment attraction, sustainable development, job creation, and peace while pursuing issues affecting Kenyans and the African continent.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mandera North Constituency have called for an independent investigation into three road maintenance projects—Saqira-Olla, Jikow-Lanqura and Godfa-Gurdubo—citing concerns over procurement, measurement, certification and payment of works.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Kinangop MP Zachary Kwenya Thuku clashed during a church service in Engineer Town on Sunday after Nyoro alleged he received a threatening message from Thuku warning him not to attend. Thuku declined to address the matter in church, calling it a political issue to be resolved amicably between the leaders.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Homa Bay Town Constituency UDA Chairman Franklin Oluoch's vehicle was set ablaze by two armed men on a motorbike at Makongeni estate on Saturday night. Oluoch escaped unhurt and police have launched investigations into the incident, though the motive remains unclear.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has warned of growing threats to life and political participation following recent killings in Isiolo and Embu and renewed violence along the Turkana-West Pokot border, saying the incidents risk undermining security and fundamental freedoms as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli told Citizen TV that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions are premature, arguing that he must go through stages and gain broader experience before leading Kenya.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has praised President William Ruto for pursuing a non-discriminatory and inclusive approach to national development, saying public resources and services must reach Kenyans without discrimination based on region, community or political affiliation.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims the National Intelligence Service has infiltrated the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement to create divisions ahead of the 2027 election, attributing tensions within the group to the entry of older politicians including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been endorsed by Mt Kenya elders as the region's political spokesman and representative, following a symbolic ceremony at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu where they received a flywhisk from Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, signalling a shift from earlier tensions over whether Mt Kenya East and West should remain politically unified ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has defended former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's record on fighting illicit alcohol in the Mt Kenya region, saying Gachagua was more serious about the issue than current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Kuria made the comments while reacting to a video of a woman speaking about how alcohol affected her family.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua claims President William Ruto is using his UN General Assembly visit to New York to finalize deals with American firms to exploit niobium deposits worth trillions of shillings in Mrima Hills, Kwale County, and that Ruto stands to benefit directly from the arrangement.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has identified a Kenyan Senator named Jirongo as the person who exposed irregularities in East Africa's Government-to-Government oil importation deal, saying Jirongo informed him around 2019 about middlemen involved in the petroleum procurement.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed Mt. Kenya elders' endorsement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's political kingpin, saying voters—not elders—should determine political leadership. The party welcomed the elders' call for regional unity but rejected the coronation ceremony as inappropriate.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahead of the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair running September 28 to October 4, authorities have inspected Jamhuri Park, alerted security agencies, and opened drainage channels to prepare for large crowds and possible El Niño rains. Officials said security personnel will be deployed to handle incidents including petty theft and warned residents to avoid disaster-prone areas if heavy rains occur.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended the Government-to-Government fuel deal, stating it was introduced to address a severe US dollar shortage that threatened fuel supplies and economic stability when President Ruto's administration took office in September 2022. At the time, fuel stations were operating with minimal or no stocks and refined petroleum products accounted for approximately Sh65 billion of the country's import bill.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to promote Kenya's investment agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. The government is pushing the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, expected to create more than 60,000 jobs, with a planned groundbreaking set for September 30, 2026.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed allegations of impropriety in the Government-to-Government refined petroleum arrangement, stating it was established in 2022 to address acute US dollar scarcity that threatened the economy and foreign exchange reserves.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has allocated Sh2.6 billion in compensation for victims of the 2019 Mau Forest eviction, sparking political controversy over conservation of the water tower.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Homa Bay and Migori counties protested after Sukari Industry drivers went on strike over remuneration, leaving harvested sugarcane drying in farms for two weeks. The drivers are paid Sh39 per ton and are demanding a salary of Sh21,000 or better terms.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi International Trade Fair, running September 28 to October 4 at Jamhuri Park, will host more than 500 exhibitors to link farmers with new technologies, markets and business opportunities. The event will showcase climate-smart production, precision agriculture, AI and digital tools to help farmers address challenges including climate variability and market access.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi International Trade Fair will focus on artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, and data-driven farming as technologies to improve productivity and resource efficiency. The Agricultural Society of Kenya aims to expose farmers and agribusinesses to climate-smart production, water management, and market opportunities.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains, warning communities should not wait for floods before responding. Religious institutions are proposing to establish relationships with emergency responders and prepare facilities as possible emergency shelters.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
A two-year-old girl was killed when her house caught fire in Arunda estate, Homa Bay County, in what police suspect was a gas cylinder explosion. Her mother and nine-year-old brother were seriously injured, and the fire destroyed four houses and the family's property.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026 have urged governments and development partners to invest more in specialist healthcare and education, warning that communities cannot achieve better lives without access to specialised treatment and quality learning. Kenya is among beneficiaries of Merck Foundation scholarships, with 328 healthcare professionals across the region having received training in critical medical specialties.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mwea's new Huduma Centre, Kenya's 61st and Kirinyaga County's second, was commissioned by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday. The facility, operational since July, offers government services including identity documents, birth and death certificates, KRA services, and pension inquiries, plus an ICT hub for digital skills training.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan secondary school students often view migration as a path to "greener pastures," persuaded by social media portrayals of overseas prosperity. The SAFE-MIT initiative helps students question these assumptions by highlighting risks of irregular migration, trafficking, and misinformation through classroom activities and educational games.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders are calling for urgent government action to support students who have been placed in universities and higher learning institutions but have not reported, with concerns that thousands could be left behind. Policy advisors have urged a nationwide "mop-up" exercise and requested Parliament legislate education access as a right rather than a promise.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
A first-year male student at Tharaka University drowned in River Kathita on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The university's Vice Chancellor said it is cooperating with authorities investigating the incident and has cautioned students against swimming in the river.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority is meeting with associations of private and faith-based hospitals to resolve disagreements over a new contract cycle (HAKIKA) set for October 1. The hospital consortiums have submitted about 40 items of concern, including objections to hospitals bearing financial burden when SHA delays payment of claims.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's food and drug regulator reported that locally brewed alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in three districts of southwestern Ondo state. Authorities arrested 15 people in connection with production and sale of the drink, locally known as "Monkey Tail."
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leonard Kirui, a middle-aged man from Kabarak village in Trans Mara South, died following an attack on Saturday night after being abducted from outside his home and struck with blunt objects. His family is calling for the arrest of those responsible and an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parents of university and college students have resorted to borrowing from informal lenders after government funding promises failed to materialise, leaving thousands of learners stranded at home or without confirmed placements. Stakeholders warn that learners from poor households risk accumulating debt while waiting for promised government support.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has been recognized for transforming the Nyambera dumpsite into Etaya Governors Park. Arati warned during World Cleanup Day 2026 celebrations that African cities struggle with waste management, citing recent deadly landfill collapses in Uganda and Guinea.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii County will host Kenya's national observance of World Cleanup Day, with more than 15,000 people expected to participate. The event, themed "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," will focus on reducing food waste and building sustainable urban centres, with participation from over 12 governors, Members of Parliament, NGOs, and UN-Habitat representatives.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Lily Chorono Kimtai, 53, disappeared under mysterious circumstances and is reported to have also taken a firearm belonging to her husband Michael Kimtai, a former presidential security officer. The DCI is investigating the case and have been searching the family home in Kaplamai, Cherangany Constituency, Trans Nzoia County.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An article celebrating women's central role in revolutions and social change, with focus on Wang Huiwu, a Chinese woman born in 1898 who dropped out of school due to financial hardship and instead established her own primary school to teach new ideas while opposing child marriage and foot binding practices.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia on Saturday, his first show since his opening act Macklemore was removed from the US Loop Tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Four supporting acts subsequently quit the tour, though Sheeran has denied being behind Macklemore's removal, attributing it to the tour promoter.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ed Sheeran's fans at his Philadelphia concert on Saturday said they still support him despite controversy over Macklemore being pulled from the tour over his remarks on Palestine. Addressing the issue from the stage, Sheeran apologized and said the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate," while pledging to learn more and contribute to help victims.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Media personality Fred Obachi Machoka has revealed reasons behind the cancellation of rhumba star Kanda Bongo Man's highly anticipated performance in Kenya in 1991, allegedly involving a relationship with a female TV star and former President Daniel Moi's interest in her.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agnes Ng'etich of Kenya won the women's half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in 1:05:15, a new women-only world record. Her victory marked her second global title of 2026, following the World Cross Country Championships in January.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said this year's Mashujaa Day sporting tournament will prioritize clean sport and anti-doping measures to protect young athletes from exploitation. The tournament will bring together teams from Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet, with the Sports Ministry planning a conference to discuss challenges including doping.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
World Athletics Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be staged on the African continent. Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein, a three-time Boston Marathon winner and chairman of Kenya's World Athletics Championships bid committee, led the successful bid effort.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning FKF Women's Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC defeated Bungoma Queens 6-0 in the opening weekend of the 2026-2027 season, with new signing Airin Madalina scoring twice and Faith Mboya also netting twice. In other action, newly promoted Mathare United Women's FC defeated former champions Vihiga Queens 3-1 in their first top-flight match.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Butali Warriors thrashed Greensharks 5-0 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match, keeping their title hopes alive while pushing the newly promoted Greensharks, who remain winless, closer to relegation.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan mountaineers Swabra Swaleh Breik and Daniel Moenga are preparing for a summit attempt on Mount Manaslu (8,163 metres) after completing acclimatization rotations, though heavy snowfall has temporarily halted attempts. They join hundreds of climbers in Nepal's Autumn 2026 season on the world's eighth highest mountain.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has placed anti-doping at the centre of the Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, warning that Kenya must protect young athletes from exploitation and calling for efforts against those running pharmacies and facilities that expose athletes to prohibited substances.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's George Itumo headlined CHEZA CHEZA ANZA MMA Pro Nights 3 in Nairobi on September 19, submitting Angola's Jorge Correia by armbar in the bantamweight main event. All eight professional bouts at the Village Market event ended in first-round finishes, bringing together fighters from Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar and South Sudan.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho highlighted Real Madrid's physical and mental strength ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, with Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by three points after five wins and one loss in six matches.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Agnes Ng'etich won the women-only half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, stopping the clock in 1:05:15 and slicing 61 seconds off the previous world record. Veronica Loleo gave Kenya a dominant 1-2 finish with silver.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain's president Nasser al-Khelaifi is under investigation in France on conflict-of-interest suspicions linked to his dual roles leading the Champions League title holders and beIN Media Group, involving a July 2024 meeting on broadcasting rights with football league representatives.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the team's 3-0 loss to Brighton a "big lesson" against complacency after the defending Premier League champions were beaten for the first time this season. Brighton dominated at the Amex Stadium, scoring through Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, with new signing Enzo Fernandez scoring on his debut. Erling Haaland netted the final goal to seal City's seventh successive win in all competitions.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 30-year-old Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will miss several weeks. He was substituted during Barca's 3-1 La Liga victory over Sevilla on Saturday and will also miss Denmark's Nations League matches during the international break.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya joined the world on September 20 in observing World Cleanup Day, established by the UN General Assembly to combat waste pollution. This year's global theme, "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," centers on food waste, with Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa leading public cleanup exercises.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 50 per cent of wildlife rangers in African sanctuaries lack life insurance despite working in a profession fraught with risks. Tusk Trust and the Game Rangers Association of Africa are working to ensure wildlife rangers in Kenya and other African countries have medical and life insurance.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ten lions were found dead on 18 September 2026 in the Ndutu area of Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area in a suspected poisoning incident. Authorities said preliminary findings suggest the lions died after ingesting poison and an expert investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and identify those responsible.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Cleanup Day 2026 is marked under the theme "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," drawing attention to food waste as a major preventable waste stream. The observance calls on Kenyans to recognize their constitutional duty to protect the environment for present and future generations.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Wildlife Service has warned that careless waste disposal could damage the environment for future generations as the world marks World Cleanup Day on September 20. KWS urged Kenyans to take greater responsibility for waste they generate, noting that litter and plastics can pollute habitats, block waterways, and reach oceans.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has described Kenya's government-to-government fuel importation agreement with Gulf countries as a "monumental scam" that defrauded Ugandan taxpayers, contrasting with President William Ruto's earlier characterization of the deal as the best for Kenya.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Six French nationals went on trial in Iraq on Sunday as the country prosecutes thousands of suspected Islamic State group members. They are part of a larger group of 47 French citizens transferred from Syria last year.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said. The launch came days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its nuclear-armed status and rejected a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding it halt nuclear activities.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has identified a Kenyan legislator called "Jirongo" as the whistleblower who exposed irregularities in East Africa's Government-to-Government oil importation deal, saying Jirongo alerted him around 2019 to backdoor oil dealings where Uganda had procured petroleum through middlemen in Kenya rather than directly from government.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's finance ministry said the country's public debt will reach 119.3 percent of GDP in 2026 and 121.7 percent in 2027, its highest level since 1995, driven by a soaring deficit that exceeds EU targets.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds on Saturday as punishment for reporting Trump calls "fake news." The three outlets said the ban violates the US Constitution and vowed to challenge it in court.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese policymakers, traditionally focused on immediate AI risks like deepfakes and child safety, are shifting attention to national security threats after evidence that top AI models possess alarming hacking abilities. A small team of California programmers demonstrated an AI-built cyberattack "worm" that could compromise millions of WeChat accounts.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday as tensions rose in the Middle East. No official explanation was given for the change, though forecasts showed rain and thunderstorms were expected in the Camp David area on Sunday.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police discovered the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, over two months, with most victims in their 20s and 30s showing signs of sexual assault. South Africans held memorial runs and protests this week as the killings reignited anger over violence against women.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea, a move analysts say could strengthen US ties to the African nation given its strategic location along the Red Sea shipping route. The sanctions had been imposed by the Biden administration in 2021 over Eritrea's role in the war in Ethiopia.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A federal judge in Los Angeles indicated he would reject part of TikTok and ByteDance's proposed $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over violations of children's online privacy laws, specifically the request to terminate a 2019 Federal Trade Commission consent decree.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran has communicated its conditions to Washington through mediators for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blockaded during the Middle East war. The country says it will not lift the blockade unless its conditions are met and US commitments are honoured.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 130 heads of state meet for the UN General Assembly with the organization facing attacks from Trump, who has reduced America's contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip the gathering to hold one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's upcoming parliamentary election will test whether the kingdom's political system can reconnect with a disenchanted youth, with only four percent of nearly 16 million registered voters aged 18 to 24. Social disparities and youth unemployment are major issues in the vote, while young Moroccans remain largely disinterested despite some having led recent protests.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sri Lanka's Air Force flew Buddhist monks aboard a Y-12 aircraft over drought-hit areas on Saturday evening, where they chanted prayers and sprinkled holy water seeking to encourage rain as the nation faces its "worst" El Niño climate phenomenon.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shafts at the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, according to two survivors who told AFP after overnight rescue efforts on Sunday.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania will host the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha from October 5–9, bringing together hundreds of lawmakers from 183 national parliaments to debate governance, inclusion, and global policy challenges under the theme "enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all." The meeting will also see the election of a successor to Tanzania's Tulia Ackson as IPU Governing Council leader.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that when public leaders identify as Christians, citizens have a reasonable basis for expecting their leadership to reflect Christian values—such as truth, justice, integrity, and accountability—as evidence of faith shaping their conduct in office.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's repeated attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta distract from what should be the central question of the 2027 election: the performance of the current government in office.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examining whether holding former President Uhuru Kenyatta accountable for his record crosses into scapegoating, as his name continues to surface in Kenya's political conversation nearly four years into President William Ruto's administration on issues ranging from the economy to Gen Z politics.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Premier League, originally scheduled to start August 22, 2026, remains stalled due to disagreements over promotion, relegation, and competition regulations that have repeatedly landed the Football Kenya Federation and clubs back in court, with conflicting High Court orders further complicating efforts to begin the season.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →