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Brian Kimani

2026-04-242026-08-14

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    EACC warns politicians against branding public projects with personal names, images By Brian Kimani June 26, 2026 10:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud speaks during a past event.

    EACC warns politicians against branding public projects with personal names, images
  3. Citizen Digital

    SHA suspends MP Shah Hospital amid pending investigations By Brian Kimani June 24, 2026 06:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Social Health Authority has announced the temporary suspen

    SHA suspends MP Shah Hospital amid pending investigations
  4. Citizen Digital

    Why I joined Linda Mwananchi: Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks By Brian Kimani June 17, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks during an interview on Citizen TV's

    Why I joined Linda Mwananchi: Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks
  5. Citizen Digital

    Sifuna dropped from Oburu-led Senate Energy committee in reshuffle By Brian Kimani June 17, 2026 06:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and embattled Secretary General Edwin Sif

    Sifuna dropped from Oburu-led Senate Energy committee in reshuffle
  6. Citizen Digital

    LSK President Kanjama calls for crackdown on sponsors of goons By Brian Kimani June 13, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LSK President Charles Kanjama speaks during the installation of the Princip

    LSK President Kanjama calls for action against sponsors of political goons
  7. Citizen Digital

    Education, security, health: Winners in the 2026/27 budget By Brian Kimani June 11, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi displays the budget briefcase at Parliament Building in

    Education, security, health: Winners in the 2026/27 budget
  8. Citizen Digital

    'Ksh.50M is an insult, Ruto had offered me Ksh.2B', Gachagua says after Court upheld his impeachment By Brian Kimani June 09, 2026 05:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Democracy for the Citizens Party

    'Ksh.50M is an insult, Ruto had offered me Ksh.2B', Gachagua says after Court upheld his impeachment
  9. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua blasts Finance Bill for 'funding opulence & corruption', questions State House's Ksh.17B budget By Brian Kimani June 05, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua speak

    Gachagua blasts Finance Bill for 'funding opulence & corruption', questions State House's Ksh.17B budget
  10. Citizen Digital

    NTSA summons matatu Sacco officials after deadly crash along Enterprise Road By Brian Kimani June 05, 2026 09:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Red Cross emergency response team attends to victims in

    NTSA summons matatu Sacco officials after deadly crash along Enterprise Road
  11. Citizen Digital

    Upper Hill School sends students home over unrest By Brian Kimani June 05, 2026 08:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Upper Hill School.

    Upper Hill School sends students home over unrest
Politics

Ruto accuses Uhuru of financing opposition against him

The News

President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.

19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of financing opposition against him

    President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Government raises wheat producer price to 5,100 shillings

    The government has increased the producer price of wheat to Ksh.5,100 per 90-kilogram bag for the 2026 season, up from Ksh.4,750 last year, aiming to improve farmers' incomes and ensure stable wheat supply. The decline in expected harvest to about one million bags this season was attributed to adverse weather and farmer shifts to barley.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. JSC urges lawyers to end judicial boycott after LSK meeting

    The Judicial Service Commission has criticized lawyers' boycott of judges and judicial officers, saying it disrupts court proceedings and delays justice. Following a meeting with the Law Society of Kenya and Senior Counsel Bar, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome stated that judicial conduct concerns should be addressed through constitutional mechanisms, and both parties agreed to work together against corruption and unethical conduct.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Edwin Sifuna open to 2027 presidential bid if people decide

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he would not turn down a presidential bid in the 2027 General Election if the decision is collectively made by the people. He said discussions about his political future have increasingly come from young Kenyans, including at a recent meeting in Taita Taveta, following his recent removal from his roles as ODM Secretary General and Senate Deputy Minority Whip.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations set for three Rift Valley counties

    The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Kenya Power removes transformers in Mbeere North for routine maintenance

    Kenya Power clarified that the removal of 15 transformers from Mbeere North between May and June was routine maintenance for faults such as water ingress; 14 have been repaired and reinstalled, while one was vandalised and is scheduled for replacement.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Kiharu MP Nyoro seeks three-to-four weeks to unveil political direction

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro asked Kenyans to give him three to four weeks to publicly outline his political direction and vision for the country's future. He also dismissed claims that he is a political double agent, saying his actions and public positions speak for themselves.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. ODM credits Oburu's peace call for June 25 protests restraint

    The Orange Democratic Movement has attributed the peaceful conduct during June 25 Gen Z anniversary commemorations to a call for peace issued by party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga on June 24, urging both protesters and police to uphold the law. ODM lauded its members and supporters for exercising restraint and demonstrating commitment to the rule of law.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NTSA introduces annual vehicle inspections starting July 1

    Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will require mandatory annual inspections for vehicles older than four years under new Traffic Rules, with inspection and booking fees of Ksh.1,000 each. With more than six million registered vehicles in Kenya, the government could potentially collect at least Ksh.12 billion annually, though actual amounts may be lower.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua says he avoided Gen Z protests to prevent violence

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. EACC warns against branding public projects with political names

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cautioned state and public officers against branding government-funded projects and programmes with their personal names, images, or political symbols, stating that the practice constitutes abuse of office and misuse of public resources.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. SHA suspends MP Shah Hospital pending investigations

    The Social Health Authority has temporarily suspended MP Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations. The suspension, effective June 23, 2026, affects critical services under multiple funds, though current patients may continue receiving care until discharge.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata joins Linda Mwananchi movement

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced his decision to join the Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a platform that unites Kenyans from diverse political backgrounds and aligns with ordinary citizens' wishes rather than personal interests.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sifuna dropped from Senate Energy Committee in reshuffle

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. LSK President calls for accountability for political goon sponsors

    Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Treasury announces 4.8 trillion shilling budget priorities

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented Kenya's 4.8 trillion shilling national budget for 2026/27, with the largest allocation—784.5 billion shillings—going to education, alongside significant funding for security, health, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure to support the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Gachagua rejects Ksh.50M court award after impeachment upheld

    The High Court upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and ordered the Senate to pay him Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages for violating his right to a fair trial. Gachagua rejected the award, saying he pursued justice rather than money and claiming he had previously declined a Ksh.2 billion offer from President Ruto to resign.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Gachagua criticizes budget prioritizing State House spending over services

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President Ruto's administration of prioritizing luxury spending over critical sectors in the proposed 2026/27 Budget, terming the budget and Finance Bill a "twin evil" that would increase taxes while failing to stimulate growth and noting the Presidency and State House allocation of Ksh.17 billion.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NTSA summons Sacco officials after deadly Enterprise Road crash

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has summoned officials of Risen Sacco and Royal Swift Express Limited following separate road crashes on Enterprise Road and the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. A Risen Sacco matatu overturned along Enterprise Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area, killing at least four people and injuring 15 others, with eyewitnesses reporting the driver was attempting dangerous stunts.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Upper Hill School sends students home amid nationwide unrest

    Upper Hill School's management instructed parents to pick up their children on June 4 as a precautionary measure due to unrest currently being experienced in some schools across the country and signs of restlessness within the school. The closure comes as several other schools including Alliance High School, Loreto High School in Limuru, Lenana School, and St George's Girls Secondary School have also closed temporarily amid student unrest.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya needs Ksh.2.6 billion for Ebola preparedness

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government requires Ksh.2.6 billion to strengthen readiness for the first 100 Ebola cases, with funds allocated to border screening, laboratory services, surveillance, communication, and support for frontline workers. A readiness assessment found Kenya has strong capacity in contact tracing, rapid response, and laboratory readiness, but gaps remain in prevention and control, logistics, and case management.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases, raising total to nine

    Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala on May 29, raising the country's total confirmed infections to nine, including one death. Both newly confirmed patients are Congolese nationals, and health officials have identified and placed all linked contacts under close monitoring.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Finance Bill 2026 proposes 16% VAT on digital payments

    Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes removing VAT exemptions on money dealings and financial services by introducing a 16% Value Added Tax on digital payment processing, transfers, and merchant acquiring services, targeting payment service providers and making transaction processing fees more expensive.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PS Oluga affirms Kenya ready for possible Ebola cases

    Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has defended Kenya's capacity to handle Ebola cases amid reports of a possible arrangement whereby Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa may be sent to Kenya for treatment. Dr. Oluga said the country is well-equipped to manage infectious disease outbreaks and has strengthened its capacity, particularly following COVID-19 pandemic investments.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Kenya reports three negative Ebola tests from DRC travelers

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that three suspected Ebola cases from individuals with recent travel history from the Democratic Republic of Congo have tested negative, and four additional contacts were also found negative. Kenya has intensified screening at border points and has no reported Ebola cases.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nyoro defends silence as Budget Committee chair

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has justified his silence while serving as chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee, saying team responsibility meant he could only raise concerns internally through closed-door discussions rather than publicly oppose policies. He said his current position outside the committee structure now allows him greater freedom to openly express his views.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. MCA alleges cartels pocket Ksh.30M for illegal high-rises

    Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has alleged that powerful cartels pocket around Ksh.30 million to drive illegal high-rise developments in Nairobi's affluent estates, claiming developers use intimidation, bribery and manipulation of public participation processes.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Treasury CS Mbadi rejects Winnie Odinga criticism over ODM remarks

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi responded sharply to criticism from EALA MP Winnie Odinga about his earlier remarks on the Orange Democratic Movement's future, insisting that leaders must respect elders and stop invoking the late party leader Raila Odinga's name to influence internal politics. Mbadi said the country must adjust to a "post-Raila era" and that leaders should focus on governance rather than political rhetoric.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Asahi Group clears regulatory hurdle for EABL acquisition

    Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and regulators in Tanzania and Uganda have approved an exemption allowing Japan's Asahi Group Holdings to proceed with its planned acquisition linked to East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer to shareholders.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Interior CS Murkomen halts border security centre construction

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has suspended construction of a multi-agency security installation along the Moyale–Marsabit–Isiolo road corridor following a boundary dispute between Marsabit and Wajir counties that sparked tensions among local leaders and residents. The facility was intended to strengthen security along a corridor used for arms trafficking, narcotics, and human trafficking.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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