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Ann Nyathira

2026-05-042026-09-27

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Eliud Owalo: From Presidential Strategist to 2027 contender By Ann Nyathira August 12, 2026 12:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize For years, Eliud Owalo was more comfortable behind the pol …

    Eliud Owalo: From Presidential Strategist to 2027 contender
  3. Citizen Digital

    Mike Sonko opens up on quitting alcohol, weight loss, family & political life By Ann Nyathira August 05, 2026 04:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko says …

    Mike Sonko opens up on quitting alcohol, weight loss, family & political life
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Gachagua questions Ruto's ambitious vision By Ann Nyathira August 02, 2026 04:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks to his party members in Nairobi on July 8, 2026. …

    Forget 2060, what are you doing today? Gachagua questions Ruto's ambitious vision
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    From Fisherman to Raila Aide: Silas Jakakimba Reflects on His 19 Years with Odinga and Why He Joined UDA By Ann Nyathira July 28, 2026 05:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Silas Jakakimba. …

    From Fisherman to Raila Aide: Silas Jakakimba Reflects on His 19 Years with Odinga and Why He Joined UDA
  7. Citizen Digital

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction By Ann Nyathira July 17, 2026 02:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sirisia MP John Waluke. …

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction
  8. Citizen Digital

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction By Ann Nyathira July 17, 2026 02:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sirisia MP John Waluke. …

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction
  9. Citizen Digital

    From Bomas to Parliament: Gladys Boss reflects on survival, sexism and Kenya’s future By Ann Nyathira July 09, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Hon. …

    From Bomas to Parliament: Gladys Boss reflects on survival, sexism and Kenya’s future
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Robots on the Menu: Inside Nairobi's Restaurant Where Machines Help Serve Customers By Ann Nyathira June 17, 2026 04:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Walking into Robot Café, diners are …

    Robots on the Menu: Inside Nairobi's Restaurant Where Machines Help Serve Customers
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Debate over CCTV cameras in Utumishi Academy dorms splits Kenyans By Ann Nyathira June 02, 2026 04:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Frame of a frozen CCTV footage showing two suspects behind the Utumishi …

    Safety or privacy? Debate over CCTV cameras in Utumishi Academy dorms splits Kenyans
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Protester who vanished after June 25, 2024 Parliament breach recounts life in hiding By Ann Nyathira May 28, 2026 07:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize For 21 months, Ezekiel Kyama lived i …

    Protester who vanished after June 25, 2024 Parliament breach recounts life in hiding

Sunday 13 September

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders warn against political violence, tribalism

    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 →

  2. Gachagua accuses Kindiki of using state resources to divide Mt Kenya

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Maintenance work diverts Expressway traffic to Waiyaki Way

    Scheduled maintenance on the Nairobi Expressway deck after the Westlands Exit from September 8 to September 20 has redirected motorists exiting at Westlands onto the lower A8 road along Waiyaki Way, causing heavy traffic and long queues on the already busy corridor.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mother describes four-year-old son's cancer diagnosis journey

    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.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. NPS denies Nalitex link to Ksh2.8B uniform tender

    The National Police Service has denied reports linking Nalitex Limited to the Ksh2.8 billion procurement of Kenya Police General Duty uniforms, stating the company played no role in the tender. NPS says Bedi Investments Limited was awarded the contract after its sample was selected through evaluation and public participation.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Ruto says electoral mandate must respect constitutional limits

    President William Ruto defended elected governments' democratic mandate while stressing that authority won at the ballot box must be exercised within constitutional limits and coexist with constitutional checks, judicial independence, and protection of fundamental rights.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Uhuru urges politicians to let voters decide leaders freely

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to stop blocking rivals' rallies and instead focus on presenting their manifestos to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying voters should be left to choose their leaders. Speaking at a memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, Uhuru distanced himself from speculation about returning to active politics.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Miss Universe Kenya terminates national director Kevin Bellwood's tenure

    Miss Universe Kenya has confirmed the termination of National Pageant Director Kevin Bellwood's tenure after he was placed on administrative leave on July 12, 2026, over allegations concerning his conduct. The organisation said the allegations circulated on social media but it had not received direct submissions or formal evidence to substantiate the claims, and that Bellwood and management mutually agreed to terminate his role.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Matiang'i accuses Ruto of knowledge of Homa Bay violence

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i said the violence witnessed in different parts of the country over the weekend pointed to a coordinated pattern that could not have occurred without the knowledge of the country's security leadership.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Road blockades reported in Homa Bay before political rally

    Tension rose in Homa Bay Town on Sunday morning as roads into and out of the town were blocked with large stones ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi political rally, with videos showing the blockades in place around 7am, though it was unclear who placed the stones or when they were erected.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Eliud Owalo announces 2027 presidential bid after Cabinet exit

    Eliud Owalo, a long-time political strategist who served as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy under President William Ruto, has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, saying he is now ready to work for Kenyans after years advising other candidates.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko discusses personal health transformation

    Mike Sonko says he has undergone significant personal change, including losing more than 20 kilogrammes, quitting alcohol, and reducing nightlife while becoming more focused on faith, family and philanthropy. The transformation began in December when he weighed 98.9 kilogrammes and consulted a nutritionist, adopting a diet of traditional foods while avoiding carbs, starch and fatty foods; he now weighs 77.6 kilogrammes.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Gachagua criticises Ruto's Vision 2060, prioritises farm crisis

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto's Vision 2060 development plan, arguing the government should instead address immediate agricultural and economic hardships facing Kenyans, particularly farmers struggling with falling earnings and rising production costs.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Former Raila aide Jakakimba joins UDA, eyes Suba North seat

    Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. Sirisia MP Waluke denies stealing in 67-year NCPB conviction

    Sirisia MP John Waluke has spoken publicly about his 67-year prison sentence in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintaining that he never stole public funds and that the case was a breach of contract rather than a criminal matter, which he characterizes as politically motivated.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sirisia MP Waluke claims NCPB conviction was politically motivated

    Sirisia MP John Waluke, convicted and sentenced to 67 years in prison or a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintains he never stole public funds and argues the dispute stemmed from a breach of contract between his company and the government that he characterizes as political.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss reflects on Judiciary exit, politics

    Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, formerly Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, discussed her dismissal in 2013, her role during the 2022 General Election tally at Bomas, and navigating politics as a woman in an interview on Citizen Digital's Beyond the Headlines Show.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Nairobi restaurant introduces robotic servers to enhance customer experience

    Robot Café, among Kenya's first restaurants to use robotic servers, deploys machines to carry trays and serve customers. The General Manager says the move reflects Nairobi's reputation as a technology hub and aims to introduce innovation to the hospitality industry.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. CCTV in school dorms: Kenyans divided on safety vs. privacy

    The Utumishi Academy dormitory fire has sparked debate over whether schools should install CCTV cameras inside student dormitories. CCTV footage has become crucial evidence in the investigation, with authorities using it to reconstruct events leading up to the fire, but Kenyans are divided on whether surveillance in private sleeping spaces is justified by safety concerns.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Gen Z protester speaks out after 21 months hiding

    Ezekiel Kyama, one of the recognizable faces of the June 25, 2024 Parliament breach during anti-Finance Bill protests, has resurfaced publicly after 21 months in hiding, citing fears for his safety following reports of abductions and killings targeting protesters.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. Pet cremation and grief management when beloved animals die

    Pets often become family members and emotional anchors, and their loss can be deeply painful. When a pet dies unexpectedly at home, owners face difficult decisions while grieving; knowing what steps to take in advance can help reduce stress during this difficult time.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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