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Citizen Digital — Kenyan news outlet publishing sports, politics, business, and human interest coverage.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Speaking to Citizen Digital after Bandari’s final pre-season friendly, Okere said preparations had gone well, with the team avoiding major injury setbacks.

    Bandari FC coach Charles Okere aiming for KPL title ahead of new season
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Tusker's Mette hails Tusker's Super Cup win over Gor Mahia
  4. Citizen Digital

    Sources within the meeting told Citizen Digital that the principals also discussed the formula that will be used to select their joint presidential candidate.

    United Opposition pledges to back single candidate to challenge Ruto in 2027
  5. Citizen Digital

    According to a charge sheet seen by Citizen Digital, Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, and Chris Mulwa are accused of murdering Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026, at about 9:30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani, Nairobi County.

    Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested, to be charged with Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
  6. Citizen Digital

    Speaking to Citizen Digital, Joseph Muia, the bridegroom featured in the photo, also himself a reporter at Royal Media Services, expressed his shock at the comments, stating that while he was excited at the response at first, he would be later stumped to learn that people assumed

    'Wait a minute!' Moi University friends' 10-year recreation photo sparks global gender transition rumors
  7. Citizen Digital

    The group spoke to Citizen Digital from their Kibera base. Watch the full video.

    Heha Movers: A day with Kibera’s viral comedy group taking Kenya by storm
  8. Citizen Digital

    DEVELOPING STORY: Mystery deepens as Kenyan brands report colours missing online By Guest Writer August 20, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Black and White Citizen Digital logo Audio By Vocalize

    DEVELOPING STORY: Mystery deepens as Kenyan brands report colours missing online
  9. Capital News

    According to reports by Citizen Digital and Citizen TV, Kaguchia warned that those who voted for Ruto would be tracked to their homes and “smoked out”, with the remarks also reportedly referring to people being sought in their houses and under their beds.

    LSK probes Kaguchia, Kaluma over alleged inciting remarks
  10. Citizen Digital

    The farmers say they are facing challenges accessing the fertiliser, with a spot check by Citizen Digital establishing that some farmers travel more than 20 kilometres to reach the nearest NCPB store.

    Migori: Farmers decry challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer
  11. Citizen Digital

    Speaking to Citizen Digital, the tactician identified a top-three finish in the NSL as the immediate target for the upcoming season, believing it would put Nzoia Sugar in a strong position to secure promotion.

    Malenya targets top-three finish as Nzoia Sugar eye KPL return

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

  2. Kenyan brands report unexplained disappearance of colours online

    Several Kenyan brands including Jumia, GA Insurance, Tecno, KCB, Glovo, and Farmers Choice reported the unexplained disappearance of colours from their digital identities. KFC Kenya suggested it may know more about what is happening, while Citizen Digital confirmed it too discovered something missing from its own colours.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. LSK reviews MPs Kaguchia and Kaluma for alleged inciting remarks

    The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct. LSK warned that lawyers do not shed their professional obligations when they take up political office.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Migori farmers struggle to access subsidized fertilizer supplies

    Farmers in Migori County are calling on the government to establish more National Cereals and Produce Board stores closer to farming communities, saying they face challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer, with some traveling more than 20 kilometres to the nearest store. Farmers also report being forced to make multiple trips due to long queues and say the distribution process needs streamlining.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. Malenya appointed Nzoia Sugar coach, targets top-three NSL finish

    Newly hired Nzoia Sugar FC head coach Rexley Malenya has signed a two-year contract and set a top-three National Super League finish as the immediate target, aiming to secure promotion back to the Kenyan Premier League.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Kenyan entrepreneur finds love after surviving US car crash

    Stephen Dezz Aoll, a US-based Kenyan entrepreneur and music impresario, survived a critical road accident in April 2025 when his BMW crossed the centre line on a foggy US highway and struck a utility pole. While recovering in the trauma unit, he reconnected with his faith and fell in love with his primary caregiver, Patience.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Seven-year-old's murder leaves mother seeking justice amid police delays

    A Grade 1 pupil, Jedida Mwende, disappeared in July 2026 and was later found murdered and burnt along Maasai Road in Embakasi. The mother alleges police negligence in response to the initial missing person report and faces a family dispute over DNA identification.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Babu Owino plans one gubernatorial term before 2032 presidential bid

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino declared his intention to contest for the presidential seat in 2032, saying he would serve only one term as Nairobi governor if elected in 2027. He expressed confidence he would win the gubernatorial race, stating five years would be enough to transform the capital and build public support for a presidential run.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bori residents block highway over poor service delivery

    Residents of Bori in Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County, blocked the Moyale-Marsabit highway on Monday to protest inadequate water access, poor roads, lack of employment, weak electricity and healthcare services, and poor mobile network coverage. They are calling for government intervention and for Bori to be granted Sub-County status.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Chesamisi High School targets East African volleyball glory

    Chesamisi High School's boys' volleyball team won the national championship and is now preparing for the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) regional competition. Head coach Isaac Muresha said the team has addressed weaknesses from the nationals and is motivated to compete against top teams from Uganda and Rwanda.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kibera Black Stars recruiting young talent for NSL season

    Kibera Black Stars have begun their third week of preparation for the new National Super League season, focusing on strengthening their squad by recruiting young players, particularly in striking, goalkeeping, and wingbacks. The Nairobi-based club has also lined up pre-season friendlies against Premier League opponents to test the squad.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Gachagua claims State House insiders shared Ruto address details

    Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that people working inside State House regularly share confidential information with him, and that he received details about President William Ruto's planned State of the Nation Address hours before it was delivered on Thursday. Gachagua alleged that Ruto intended to use the address to divert attention from national challenges by unveiling a long-term development vision.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Highway football team warned against underestimating underdogs

    Assistant coach Fred Abuga has warned Highway Secondary School's football team not to be complacent as they seek to reclaim the national title at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games in Thika, cautioning that unfamiliar teams at the nationals pose a tactical danger.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Eric Musyoka on Kenya's music industry challenges and talent

    Veteran Kenyan music producer Eric Musyoka, who has worked with artists including Sauti Sol, Juliani, and Nonini since the late 1990s, discusses what he sees as the obstacles facing Kenya's music industry, arguing that a lack of talent is not the problem.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya Power restores power after nationwide hours-long blackout

    Kenya Power restored power supply to all affected regions after a widespread outage Wednesday night that affected customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. The utility did not disclose the cause of the blackout, with some areas restored by 11:32pm and full restoration completed Thursday morning.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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