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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    be treated as a campaign slogan or political sideshow, arguing that the next election would last only a day while decisions made today would determine whether Kenya becomes a prosperous nation capable of competing with countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and China

    DP Kindiki: Vision 2060 is bigger than 2027 politics
  3. July 2026
  4. Capital News

    The UK, France and China are among some of the countries to hold off on joining the group since its establishment, with some citing concerns in relation to international law and the UN.

    Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
  5. The Standard

    evisit commitments he made during his State of the Nation Address on November 20, 2025, when he projected Kenya's economy would grow by between 5 and 5.8 per cent in 2026, citing lower inflation and stronger exports.He is expected to again point to Azerbaijan, Singapore and China

    All eyes on Ruto as Kenya awaits high-stakes State House Address
  6. Citizen Digital

    China landslide death toll rises by 30: authorities By AFP July 29, 2026 07:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Rescuers found another 30 people killed in a landslide that struck southweste

    China landslide death toll rises by 30: authorities
  7. Citizen Digital

    er Wyclife Kinyamal of Kenya sits on a block at lane 7 as Luke Boyes of Australia stands behind him before the men's 800m race during the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, the Shanghai/Keqiao leg and opening meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League circuit, at the China

    Commonwealth Games: Kenyan trio Kinyamal, Loti, Kebenei glide into 800m semis
  8. Capital News

    Kenya emerged among the top-performing countries at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition after all three university teams reached the global finals in Shenzhen, China.

    Ruto hails Kenya’s Huawei ICT winners, pledges more investment in digital skills
  9. Citizen Digital

    REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Prosecutors in Taiwan have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the smuggling of the US tech giant's AI chips to China, a source familiar with the case told AFP on Tuesday.

    Taiwan detains Nvidia worker in chip smuggling probe: source
  10. The Standard

    Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi will open the event.The trade fairs will bring together companies from China, India, South Africa and other countries to showcase solar, power generation and energy technologies for the East African market.

    Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in Nairobi
  11. The Standard

    It raised over $800 million in 2025 through Samurai bonds in Japan and Panda bonds in China, following Samurai issuances in 2024.

    Afreximbank returns to US dollar bond market with $1.5 billion
  12. Citizen Digital

    The 2026 edition will feature INVEREX GLOBAL as the Platinum Sponsor and is expected to host more than 250 exhibitors from over 27 countries, including China, India, South Africa and Kenya.

    27 Countries Converge on Nairobi for Solarexpo, Power & Energy 2026

Today

  1. Kalonzo says Xi relationship could help renegotiate Kenya debt

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims his longstanding relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping could help him renegotiate Kenya's debt obligations if elected president in 2027, citing a previous meeting when he served as Vice President and proposing direct bilateral negotiations with major creditors including China.

    4 hours ago · Capital News

  2. China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Dolphin strikes

    Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province with maximum wind speeds of 150km/h, prompting the evacuation of more than a million people including from Shanghai. The storm halted 1,400 flights in Shanghai alone and authorities warn of torrential rains, severe flooding and landslide risks through Wednesday.

    6 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Typhoon Dolphin triggers flight cancellations, evacuations in China

    Typhoon Dolphin prompted more than 1,000 flight cancellations and evacuations along China's eastern coast ahead of expected landfall in Zhejiang or Fujian late Sunday or early Monday. Nearly 1,400 flights were cancelled at Shanghai's two main airports and 270 at Hangzhou's airport in Zhejiang province.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan democracy risks prioritising partisan interests over national development

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's political discourse increasingly reduces national conversations to partisan contests, with issues important to politicians dominating public attention while development initiatives receive less consideration. The author calls for differentiation between constructive scrutiny and automatic rejection, emphasizing that mature democracies assess ideas based on merit.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Vision 2063 must address basics before pursuing soft goals

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's next long-term vision should be named Vision 2063 to align with the centenary of independence and Africa's Agenda 2063, and must prioritize foundational needs—food, shelter, health, education, mental peace—before focusing on meaning and purpose, while ensuring integrity remains central to the framework.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Typhoon Dolphin triggers flight cancellations across East Asia

    Typhoon Dolphin prompted over 1,000 flight cancellations and evacuations as it approached China's eastern coast, with Shanghai's airports cancelling nearly 1,400 flights and Hangzhou seeing 270 cancellations. The storm had already brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan's Okinawa and Taiwan, injuring seven people in Okinawa and suspending dozens of ferry services in Taiwan.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Japan's leaders push nuclear weapons debate despite pacifist tradition

    As Japan marks the 1945 atomic bomb anniversary, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi are challenging the nation's decades-old pledge against possessing or permitting nuclear weapons, citing military pressure from neighbours including China and concerns about U.S. security reliability.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  6. Kenya must prioritise national interest over partisan political contests

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans increasingly view public issues through a political lens, allowing partisan contests to overshadow substantive national conversations on long-term development. The writer calls for constructive scrutiny of government proposals based on merit rather than automatic rejection.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kenya and China strengthen women, youth ties via creative economy

    Kenya and China have renewed their commitment to cooperation in women and youth empowerment, with culture and the creative economy identified as key drivers of people-to-people relations. The commitment was made at the China-Africa Women and Youth Development Dialogue and the launch of Sing for Africa Season Two in Nairobi.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions package

    The US Senate passed legislation targeting Russia's energy revenues through sanctions on officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, and the shadow fleet used to evade oil export restrictions. The package would allow President Trump to impose tariffs up to 500 percent on Russian imports and up to 100 percent on goods from major purchasers of Russian oil and gas including China and India, with the House vote expected in early September.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Myanmar's ex-junta chief visits Thailand as civilian leader

    Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, part of efforts to normalize relations with his country. As a general, he led a 2021 military coup that ousted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war estimated to have killed more than 100,000 people; he was installed as president in April following stage-managed elections democracy watchdogs called a sham.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Government agency rushes to finish $150M World Bank solar project

    The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) is racing to meet a September 30 deadline to complete a World Bank-funded Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project across 14 underserved counties, with eight weeks remaining to commission 31 solar-powered mini-grids in four counties and install 316 solar-powered water pumping systems despite procurement and logistics challenges.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Trump administration plans security review for closed AI models

    The Trump administration met with tech leaders to finalize a security review process for advanced "closed" AI models before release, though implementation details and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear. The review will apply only to proprietary models controlled by developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, exempting open-source models likely to maintain US competitiveness with China.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Taiwan conducts annual military drills amid Chinese pressure

    Taiwan's largest military drills of the year, the annual "Han Kuang" exercise running August 5-14, involve combat scenarios for troops and reservists practising responses to a potential Chinese invasion. Civilians will participate in exercises including air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. eSIM providers target Kenyan diaspora workers abroad

    eSIM providers are exploring Kenya's diaspora market, particularly targeting workers abroad who struggle with expensive roaming charges and connectivity issues. The article notes that slow adoption is hindered by the need for high-end smartphones to support eSIM technology, which many diaspora workers do not possess.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kenya inaugurates Guangzhou consulate for trade and diaspora support

    Kenya has opened a Consulate General in Guangzhou to strengthen trade and investment ties with China and provide consular services to Kenyans in southern China. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'oei presided over the inauguration, describing it as a significant milestone in Kenya's engagement with one of China's most economically vibrant regions.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 120 China and Kenya firms to showcase at Nairobi fashion expo

    Nearly 120 companies from Kenya and China will participate in the third East Africa Fashion Life Show in Nairobi from August 13 to 15 at Sarit Expo Centre, with about 100 Chinese firms and 20 Kenyan companies exhibiting products ranging from textiles and apparel to electronics and home appliances.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya opens consulate in Guangzhou to strengthen China trade

    Kenya has inaugurated a new Consulate General in Guangzhou to deepen trade ties with China and bring consular services closer to Kenyans in the south. The consulate covers Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan Provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and will serve Kenyans in the region while supporting Chinese partners engaged in trade and investment with Kenya.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Think tanks debate Kenya's role in regional peace, security

    Despite political turmoil among Kenya's policymakers in July 2026, scholars from think tanks and universities including the Institute for Security Studies, Horn Institute, and Mashariki Institute are examining whether Kenya matters as a regional peace and security player and addressing global geopolitical realignment. These institutions diagnose Kenya as a strategic anchor state whose regional mediator credibility has weakened due to internal contradictions between its rulers and public.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Iran executes two men over alleged Israeli intelligence spying

    Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat, convicted of transmitting coordinates of military and security sites to Mossad. The executions are part of a wave of hangings since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Deputy President urges Kenyans to prioritize Vision 2060 over 2027 politics

    Deputy President Kindiki has challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and support President Ruto's long-term Vision 2060 agenda, arguing that the country's future should not be reduced to short-term political contests and that decisions made today would determine Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Trump board announces Hamas disarmament agreement for Gaza

    US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 30 July

  1. President Ruto to address nation amid economic hardship and Cabinet reshuffle talk

    President William Ruto is scheduled to address the nation Thursday evening from State House, Nairobi, as the government faces mounting pressure from doctors' and nurses' industrial action over pay disputes, education funding shortfalls, and youth unemployment. The address comes amid speculation over a possible Cabinet reshuffle and recent reports of tension between Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. China landslide death toll rises to 41 in Chongqing

    Rescuers found an additional 30 people killed in a July 17 landslide that struck Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing, bringing the total death toll to 41. The landslide swept away several residential buildings at the foot of a mountain and along a riverbank.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Kenyan trio advances to Commonwealth Games 800m semis

    Defending champion Wyclife Kinyamal, reigning African champion Kelvin Kimtai Loti, and Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei all qualified for the men's 800m semi-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Kinyamal aiming for a historic third consecutive title.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition

    President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in AI chip smuggling investigation

    Taiwan prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the smuggling of the company's AI chips to China. The man was detained after investigators raided his home and workplace on July 24 and is suspected of offences including falsification of business documents.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. 250 exhibitors from 27 countries gather for Kenya solar expo

    More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries are meeting in Nairobi from Wednesday through Friday for the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions at the Carnivore Grounds. The trade fairs will showcase solar, power generation and energy technologies as Kenya's solar sector grows, with solar currently contributing 540.9 megawatts or about 14.7 per cent of the country's installed electricity capacity.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Afreximbank raises $1.5 billion in largest bond issuance

    The African Export-Import Bank raised $1.5 billion in a dual-tranche US dollar bond offering, its first public issuance in that currency since July 2021, with demand reaching $3.8 billion despite elevated global bond yields.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. 27 countries gather for Nairobi renewable energy exhibitions

    Nairobi will host the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions from July 29–31, 2026, bringing together global manufacturers, suppliers, investors and industry professionals for collaboration in renewable energy and power generation.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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