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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking to Citizen Digital, head coach Anne Aluoch attributed the result to the team’s hard work during pre-season, saying her players were well prepared for the challenge. …

    Mathare United Women make winning return to top flight
  3. Citizen Digital

    … When rangers are equipped to flourish, both people and wildlife thrive too.” The event was hosted by the Lewa wildlife Conservancy which brought together more than 25 Ranger teams from across Kenya. “Speaking to Citizen Digital, Eunice Peneti, representing the Women Champions sai …

    Lioness retain Wildlife Ranger Challenge title
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Watch the full episode of She Means Business on Citizen Digital.

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Rig or be rigged? Millie Odhiambo speaks on the 'fence sitter' tag and her 'bad gal' approach to politics
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Someone who was not careful has done this to me,” Wegesa told Citizen Digital in Nakuru. …

    5 people killed after road accident in Gilgil
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking to Citizen Digital, Ochieng said the new arrivals, alongside other additions, have boosted the team's confidence ahead of the new campaign. …

    Ochieng backs revamped Kisumu AllStars for promotion push
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Most Burundian nationals, who spoke to Citizen Digital, lamented the order, citing a limited time to organise their permits and necessary documentation. …

    Mudavadi asks Kenyans in EAC countries to comply with host laws amid foreigner crackdown
  8. Citizen Digital

    … ppearance in the second-tier league in the 2026-27 season, underlining the side’s fearless approach to their latest challenge. ‎Kibera Soccer secured promotion to the NSL for the first time after making five consecutive attempts to achieve the feat. ‎ ‎Speaking to Citizen Digital …

    Debutants Kibera Soccer confident of NSL top five finish
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking to Citizen Digital, the law enforcers chairman Nyale Munga said the target loss in Kigali was resulted to injuries and average squad depth hence there is need to bolster the squad with great talents across borders. …

    Police Bullets reveal plans reinforce squad after stumbling in CECAFA
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking to Citizen Digital, area resident Simon Mpaake said the community has endured harassment on the land for years. …

    Ngong residents plead with Ruto to end Keekonyokie land standoff ahead of Kajiado visit
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Photo by Mark Mutuku/Citizen Digital. Audio By Vocalize Mombasa United President Abdilrahman Hussein has maintained that the club will not accept any decision that prevents them from being promoted to the Kenya Premier League (KPL) after finishing third in the National Super Leag …

    Mombasa United insist on KPL promotion as league stalemate deepens

Friday 23 October

  1. Man Utd faces Bournemouth amid winless run and managerial pressure

    Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Kenya Police FC coaches taking leave for CAF qualifications

    Kenya Police FC Technical Director Mbarak Bashatir says head coach Nicholas Muyoti and assistant John Baraza have not been sacked but have requested time away to pursue CAF A coaching qualifications, with the club agreeing to support their professional development.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya Junior Starlets coach urges attack sharpening before USA match

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has challenged her players to improve finishing and defensive organization ahead of their second Group E match against the United States at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after their 3-0 loss to China in their opening game.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Mr Eazi pushes for structural change in African athlete earnings

    Nigerian artist Mr Eazi is advocating for African athletes to earn sustainable income through financial incentives, technology, and stronger sporting structures, rather than treating sports sponsorship as charity. As an ambassador for betPawa's Locker Room Bonus programme, he argues that the continent's sports industry needs recognition of athletes' commercial potential and organizational frameworks.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Striker Syphas Otieno aims for Golden Boot with Nairobi United

    Nairobi United striker Syphas Otieno said his priorities are scoring goals, providing assists and helping the team win the Kenyan Premier League title this season. Nairobi United opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against KCB.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. KFS clarifies commercial forestry rules and environmental safeguards

    Following the lifting of the logging moratorium, the Kenya Forest Service has released a guide outlining policy, legal mechanisms, and geographic distribution for public forest plantations, distinguishing between protected indigenous forests and commercial tree plantations such as cypress, pine, and eucalyptus managed under government regulation.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. Kabobuani residents demand electricity connection for economic growth

    Residents of Kabobuani in Tharaka Nithi County say lack of electricity is hurting businesses, education, and employment opportunities, and are calling on leaders to connect the area to the national grid.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Electric motorcycles surge in Kenya despite rider hesitation

    Since President William Ruto launched Kenya's national e-mobility programme in September 2023, approximately 64,840 electric motorbikes have been registered through mid-2026, with electricity consumption by electric mobility recording a 143.01 percent increase, though some riders remain reluctant to abandon fuel-powered bikes.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Mombasa United seeks Premier League promotion via playoff with Sharks

    Mombasa United are confident of securing promotion to the FKF Premier League in a two-legged playoff against Kariobangi Sharks, according to the Mombasa FKF County Chairman. The county leader said Mombasa United have the ability to become the first National Super League side to win the promotion playoff.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan darts player Munyua qualifies for second World Championship

    David Munyua has qualified for a second PDC World Darts Championship appearance after winning the North Africa Region qualifier at the Nairobi Gymkhana. The 31-year-old defeated fellow Kenyan Evans Njuguna in the final and will build on his historic 2025 debut, when he became the first Kenyan to compete at Alexandra Palace and defeated Belgian Mike De Decker.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Mathare United Women defeat Vihiga Queens 3-1 in top-flight return

    Mathare United Women made a winning return to the FKF Women's Premier League after a four-year absence, defeating four-time champions Vihiga Queens 3-1. Head coach Anne Aluoch credited the victory to the team's pre-season preparation.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Lioness retain Wildlife Ranger Challenge title in women's category

    Lioness from IFAW Olgulului won the women's category of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy on September 19, 2026, clocking 02:56:49. The challenge brought together over a thousand rangers from across 20 African countries who completed a 21km race while carrying heavy work equipment.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Millie Odhiambo addresses fence-sitter tag, boat incident during campaigns

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has discussed her political positioning and the "fence sitter" label, explaining she is not driven by the need to align with political alliances simply for their sake. She also recounted a near-death experience when a boat she was travelling in during Homa Bay campaigns developed a problem and burst, which she suggested may not have been coincidental.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Five people killed in head-on collision in Gilgil

    A saloon car collided head-on with an Easy Coach bus on the Nakuru-Naivasha highway in Kikopey area, Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Sunday night, killing five of the six occupants in the private vehicle. Preliminary reports indicate the bus was carelessly overtaking other vehicles; one injured person is receiving treatment at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kisumu AllStars manager backs revamped squad for promotion

    After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Kisumu AllStars have bolstered their squad with new players including defender Brian Obura, Samuel Sarfo, and Edwin Ouko, with manager Rashid Ochieng expressing confidence the National Super League side can challenge for promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mudavadi urges Kenyans abroad to comply with host nation laws

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenyans in neighbouring East African Community countries to comply with entry and residency laws, saying Kenya upholds mutual respect under the EAC. This follows President William Ruto's directive that foreign nationals in Kenya secure necessary documentation to operate small-scale businesses.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kibera Soccer eyes top-five finish in NSL debut season

    Debutant NSL side Kibera Soccer, promoted after five attempts, aim for a top-five finish in their maiden 2026-27 season. Coach Iddi Shikanda credited team chemistry and winning mentality, developed over years of playing together, as key to their promotion and future success.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Police Bullets plan foreign signings after CECAFA final loss

    Police Bullets finished as runners-up at the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers in Rwanda, losing 1-0 to Kawempe Muslim of Uganda in the final on August 31. The team's chairman said injuries to key players contributed to the loss and announced plans to strengthen the squad with foreign players ahead of the Kenyan Women Premier League season.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ngong residents seek Ruto intervention in Keekonyokie land dispute

    Residents of Ngong are appealing to President William Ruto to intervene in a long-running dispute over the multibillion-shilling Keekonyokie Community Land, saying cartels have for years terrorised them and forcefully evicted families, and that efforts to have the land subdivided into individual title deeds have been frustrated by known and unknown cartels who have used the courts to stall the process.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mombasa United demands KPL promotion after third-place NSL finish

    Mombasa United president Abdilrahman Hussein says the club will not accept any decision preventing promotion to the Kenya Premier League after finishing third in the National Super League last season, citing league regulations communicated before the season that three teams would be promoted to the top flight.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Kenyan boda-boda rider travels Nairobi to Mombasa route

    A boda-boda rider named Job Njoroge completed a ride from Nairobi to Mombasa for passenger Rayan Parmar at a cost of Ksh20,000, including passage through the 56-kilometre Man-Eaters stretch in Tsavo National Park.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Tharaka-Nithi residents concerned over illicit brew trade

    Residents of Mwimbi Ward in Tharaka-Nithi County say the growing sale and consumption of illicit alcohol is linked to increased theft cases and school disruptions, and are calling on government and security agencies to intensify patrols and enforce action against those involved in the trade.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Former coach urges county-level football academies for talent development

    Former Kisped Queens coach Daniel Minjis has called on the government and Ministry of Sports to establish football academies in every county to provide structured training and development pathways for young players aspiring to reach the national team, Harambee Stars.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Bandari FC coach targets title in new KPL season

    Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere says the team is fully prepared for the new Kenya Premier League season, with players fit and ready to open against AFC Leopards this weekend. Okere expressed concern about legal disputes affecting league preparations, but believes all KPL teams are ready to begin.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Tusker FC wins FKF Super Cup 3-1 over Gor Mahia

    Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Opposition pledges unified candidate to challenge Ruto 2027

    The United Opposition has committed to support a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with leaders agreeing to execute a Personal Unity Pledge and Coalition Unity Agreement following a retreat in Nairobi.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Lawyer Angela Mulwa charged in doctor's murder case

    Lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested and is to be charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso alongside her mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa. The prosecution alleges the three murdered Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026, at about 9:30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani, Nairobi County, and acted jointly with other persons not yet brought before court.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Viral photo comparison sparks gender transition rumors online

    A Kenyan spoken-word artist posted a side-by-side recreation of a 2016 photo taken at his friend's 2026 wedding, which went viral on social media with millions of views as users debated changes in the group composition between the two images.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Heha Movers: Kibera-based viral comedy group satirizing corporate culture

    Heha Movers is a comedy group from Kibera gaining social media traction with deadpan satire of corporate jargon, neighbourhood logistics, and urban life. Led by self-proclaimed CEO Waho and other characters, the group presents absurd satirical services including relocation, transport, and parodied micro-loan schemes.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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