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Sunday, 20 September 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Sunday, 20 September 2026
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Politics

  1. Opposition treating citizens as political property, columnist argues

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Ruto's university funding reversal blamed on his own policies

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  3. Linda Mwananchi movement faces internal rifts, tests political grip

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  4. Governor Waiguru implicated in Sh791 million NYS fraud case

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

Agriculture & Land

  1. Ruto allocates 2.6 billion shillings for Mau Forest eviction victims

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

Culture

  1. Ed Sheeran returns to stage amid opening act controversy

    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.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

World & Region

  1. Museveni calls Kenya's G2G oil deal monumental scam

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Standard

  2. France's public debt reaches highest level since 1995

    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.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital

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