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Order a long-term news report on Benjamin Muriuki
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Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for DCP 'Thank You' tour after landslide by-election win By Benjamin Muriuki July 17, 2026 07:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua during a rally …
Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for DCP 'Thank You' tour after landslide by-election winCitizen Digital
Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for DCP 'Thank You' tour after landslide by-election win By Benjamin Muriuki July 17, 2026 07:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua during a rally …
Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for DCP 'Thank You' tour after landslide by-election winCitizen Digital
Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting - Linda Mwananchi MPs say By Benjamin Muriuki July 16, 2026 08:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna Audio B …
Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip planned at State House meeting - Linda Mwananchi MPs sayCitizen Digital
Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence, says culprits must be arrested By Benjamin Muriuki July 16, 2026 05:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen …
Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence, says culprits must be arrestedCitizen Digital
Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip By Benjamin Muriuki July 16, 2026 04:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. …
Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority WhipCitizen Digital
First Energy Africa board picks reflect a new era of energy finance By Benjamin Muriuki July 13, 2026 01:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (Left) Simon Akit and Frederick Kozak (Right). …
First Energy Africa board picks reflect a new era of energy financeCitizen Digital
Kenya extradites Afghan national wanted in the US over drug trafficking, firearms offences By Benjamin Muriuki July 11, 2026 11:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Abdul Zahir Qadeer, also known as Haji Abdu …
Kenya extradites Afghan national wanted in the US over drug trafficking, firearms offencesCitizen Digital
Kenya marks National Reading Day 2026 with renewed push for literacy By Benjamin Muriuki July 10, 2026 05:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau graces the National Reading …
Kenya marks National Reading Day 2026 with renewed push for literacyCitizen Digital
'Search results not found': IEBC responds after Kenyans report missing voter details By Benjamin Muriuki July 07, 2026 09:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Independent Electoral and B …
'Search results not found': IEBC responds after Kenyans report missing voter detailsCitizen Digital
Nairobi records highest-ever Ksh.15.4 billion own-source revenue collection By Benjamin Muriuki July 05, 2026 10:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi County government headquarters a …
Nairobi records highest-ever Ksh.15.4 billion own-source revenue collectionThe Kenya Revenue Authority intercepted 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after a passenger allegedly handed the items in bags to an airport cleaner to bypass Customs checks. Customs officers spotted the cleaner carrying the backpacks as she exited the terminal and subjected them to screening.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority intercepted 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after a passenger allegedly handed the items in bags to an airport cleaner to bypass Customs checks. Customs officers spotted the cleaner carrying the backpacks as she exited the terminal and subjected them to screening.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rival political supporters clashed in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County on Friday evening, injuring two police officers and damaging two government vehicles. The National Police Service launched investigations and accused unnamed politicians of contravening the Public Order Act.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused ODM leaders of undermining the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's political legacy, arguing the party has become a shadow of its former self barely a year after his death.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
SBM Bank Kenya reported a 122 per cent increase in profit before tax to Ksh.911 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, attributing the improved performance to growth in income, increased customer deposits, and stronger credit management.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is expanding tourism, investment and trade links with the United States through a new partnership called the Tourism Triangle, which connects Kenyan businesses with travellers, investors and companies in the Washington metropolitan region. The initiative, unveiled at a Kenya Embassy-hosted forum in Washington, D.C., brings together Nairobi-based travel company Tuua Safaris and US-based Africaire Hospitality Group, with plans to initially link Kenya with Washington, D.C. and Maryland before extending to other US and Caribbean markets.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
SBM Bank Kenya customers can save 10% on selected aesthetic and wellness treatments at Dr. Stasch Clinic & MediSpa when paying with their SBM cards. The offer covers cosmetic dermatology, laser treatments, aesthetic medicine and IV wellness services.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for TVET graduates to be equipped with tools and equipment to enable them to start businesses and apply their skills. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for NGAAF-sponsored students, Maina said she would seek partnerships to provide graduates with equipment needed to begin working immediately after training.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African media leaders gathered in Cape Town at the 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators convening called for new approaches to artificial intelligence, revenue generation, and ownership of intellectual property, identifying sustainable revenue from African content, strengthened African ownership of IP and cultural narratives, and responsible AI adoption as key priorities for the industry.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African media leaders gathered at the 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators convening in Cape Town called for new approaches to artificial intelligence, revenue generation, and intellectual property ownership as digital technology reshapes the continent's media industry. Participants identified three key priorities: converting African content reach into sustainable revenue, strengthening African ownership of intellectual property and cultural narratives, and adopting AI responsibly while protecting editorial independence.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hospitality traders in Kisumu County have opposed a proposal in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill to raise the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21 years, citing practical challenges and enforcement concerns.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have called on Parliament to pass a balanced tobacco control law that safeguards public health while protecting businesses and livelihoods. They raised concerns during public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, warning that current proposals pose risks to businesses if passed unchanged.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Entrepreneurs from Kenya and four other East African countries have launched a regional business network following a six-month energy transition programme, aiming to sustain partnerships and create commercial opportunities. The network, led by Peter Gitau as president, was formally launched at a closing event in Nairobi on Thursday.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched a six-month live wildlife streaming programme called "Experience Wonder Live From Kenya," a joint project by the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Tourism Board running from September 7, 2026, that offers audiences worldwide direct access to national parks and conservation activities including rhino protection efforts at Nairobi National Park.
22 September 2026 · 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.
8 September 2026 · 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 →
Researchers, policymakers and clean-energy innovators gathered at the University of Oxford for the Ayrton-Oxford Academic Symposium, aimed at strengthening international partnerships to accelerate clean-energy research and expand access to affordable and reliable power. The meeting brings together experts from the UK, Africa, Asia and other regions to examine how stronger research collaborations can address energy access, climate change and economic development challenges.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has intensified support for Persons with Disabilities through education infrastructure and economic empowerment initiatives across the county. She handed over a fully equipped dormitory at Raimu Integrated Primary School, constructed under the NG-CDF Board's Best Practice Demonstration Programme, to improve access to residential services for learners with special needs.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
32 Kenyan families affected by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash will receive a combined $87.34 million (about KSh11.3 billion) in final compensation linked to Boeing's settlement with the United States Department of Justice. The payments are part of compensation for 93 families represented by Chicago-based Ribbeck Law Chartered, following the conclusion of legal proceedings.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has recommended that the Tourism Fund continue collecting levies while the Cabinet Secretary assumes oversight of fund management and disbursement, to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability. The two per cent levy is currently collected from regulated hotels and restaurants and disbursed to government-owned tourism institutions.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon Web Services is investing $1 billion to establish a new team that will place thousands of AI specialists directly within customer organisations to help build and deploy agentic AI systems. The initiative aims to reduce AI deployment time from months to days and enable customers to operate these systems independently.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter Veronica Wambui Ng'ang'a over allegations they fraudulently transferred family land in Karatina into their names and those of associated companies between 2020 and 2023, excluding other family members from the transactions.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has performed the region's first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, a minimally invasive procedure where a surgeon controls robotic instruments from a console to remove the gallbladder through small incisions, providing a three-dimensional view and greater surgical flexibility.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation forums on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying the current consultation process is inadequate and exclusionary.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced diesel prices by Ksh.5 per litre to Ksh.217.86 in its latest monthly review, while Super Petrol and Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh.214.03 and Ksh.191.38 per litre respectively. The new prices took effect from midnight, with EPRA citing additional government fuel stabilization support of Ksh.938 million for maintaining petrol and kerosene prices.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties, aimed at addressing socioeconomic drivers of violent extremism and strengthening community resilience.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Niño and mapped out areas exposed to flash floods, landslides, drought, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts an 81 per cent chance that this year's El Niño will be strong, with above-normal rainfall expected from October.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEDP Party Leader Mike Sonko met with domestic workers at the party's Upper Hill headquarters and called for improved pay, stronger legal protections, and greater recognition of the profession, proposing they be referred to as "House Managers" instead of terms such as "maids" or "house girls."
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Marketplace Dubai will hold its second edition from October 10–12, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel Dubai, bringing together African and Caribbean entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to showcase products, secure investment, and build international partnerships across sectors including fashion, furniture, art, cuisine, technology, and music.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →