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Citizen Digital

Kenyan news outlet covering sports, politics, crime, entertainment, and national affairs.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Photo by Mark Mutuku/Citizen Digital. Audio By Vocalize Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi has expressed strong confidence that his side will emerge victorious in their upcoming derby clash against Mwatate United, set to be played away at Wundanyi Stadium in Taita Taveta Count

    Msa United out to sink Mwatate in NSL title run-in
  3. Citizen Digital

    CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto once intimated to him that he aims to amass wealth more than some of Kenya's top rich families.

    Gachagua claims Ruto once told him he wanted to be richer than Kenyatta, Moi families combined
  4. Citizen Digital

    In a letter seen by Citizen Digital, investigations were launched following allegations that the head of procurement, Dr Ezekiel Chirchir Kipkoech, was irregularly and illegally recruited into the position despite his previous conviction history.

    EACC grills Masinde Muliro University VC over controversial appointment of procurement director
  5. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Fortune Sacco forward Collins Mwangi shattered Migori Youth’s hopes of remaining at the top of the National Super League (NSL) standings after scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory. ‎Speaking to Citizen Digital, Mwangi expressed his delight with

    Collins Mwangi over the moon after his goal sent Migori Youth crumbling out of NSL top spot
  6. Citizen Digital

    Citizen Digital will provide live updates on developments across the country, including the situation on major roads, the impact on schools and businesses, and the response from government and transport operators.

    LIVE UPDATES: Matatus grounded, commuters stranded as fuel strike begins across the country
  7. Citizen Digital

    In an exclusive interview with Citizen Digital on the sidelines of the event, Muhutu-Remy spoke candidly about Africa’s growing streaming economy, the misconceptions many artists still hold about royalties, and the structural weaknesses she believes continue to hold back the cont

    Spotify Africa boss Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy speaks on royalties, streaming and the continent's music revolution
  8. Citizen Digital

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    KMTC accountant charged with forgery of KCSE certificate
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    Miss Ajuma: Bodybuilding is more than physical transformation
  10. Citizen Digital

    CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize A three-judge bench has been told that there was adequate public participation in the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with lawyers for the National Assembly dismissing claims that Kenyans were denied an oppor

    Lawyers defend Gachagua impeachment process, say public participation was fully conducted
  11. Citizen Digital

    the KSh.42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance scandal. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The document,which was seen by Citizen Digital

    Inside Mariga’s affidavit & what it says about CHAN scandal

Today

  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.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Tusker knocked out of Kagame Cup after Rayon Sports loss

    Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Power reports widespread blackout across Nairobi and Coast

    Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Spotify's Greasy Tunes festival brought Nairobi together for twelve days

    Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi was a 12-day cultural programme held between July 15 and 26 at Heltz House, bringing together artists, listeners, creators, fashion enthusiasts, food lovers and storytellers to explore the connections between music and everyday life in the city.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Woman politician details challenges female candidates face on campaign trail

    First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. President Ruto calls on security to address youth goon culture

    President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. NOC-K Vice-President urges Team Kenya unity for Glasgow Games

    NOC-K Vice-President Barnaba Korir has urged Team Kenya's athletes to compete with pride, discipline and determination as they depart for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reminding them they carry the hopes of millions of Kenyans.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Beauty standards pressure driving women to misuse steroids

    Societal pressure to match beauty norms—including weight gain, weight loss, and curves—is making young women vulnerable to steroid misuse and organ failure complications. The article discusses how corticosteroid medications, normally prescribed for asthma and autoimmune conditions, are being misused to achieve trending physical appearances.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. 19-year-old pregnant woman dies in Kayole apartment fall

    Police in Kayole are investigating the death of 19-year-old Bellacah Wambui Kamau, who fell from the fifth floor of Dan's Apartments in Kamatuto Estate. Officers are treating the matter as a homicide inquiry; the landlord and caretakers reported the deceased had been involved in domestic disputes and had previously threatened to take her own life.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Kisumu All Stars begin NSL pre-season preparations

    Kisumu All Stars have started pre-season training ahead of the new National Super League season. Head coach Rashid Ochieng said the club is assessing the squad and identifying areas to strengthen, attributing last season's struggles to the withdrawal of sponsorship by Kisumu County Government, which disrupted the club's plans and led to the departure of key players.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Dogo eager for WAFCON debut after missing 2016 tournament

    Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. 24 teams compete in second Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup

    The second edition of the Sisi Ni Dola Super Cup kicks off this weekend at Mombasa Sports Club, featuring 24 teams from five Coast region counties (Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu). The tournament runs over five weeks, with the champions earning Ksh1 million and runners-up receiving Ksh500,000.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan musicians use AI to create songs amid copyright concerns

    Kenyan creators are adopting AI-powered models to produce music as Large Language Models and generative AI systems use existing data from human singers to create captivating songs. The trend has raised copyright questions as AI-generated tracks increasingly populate the music landscape.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. DCI hunts gang linked to armed robberies in Westlands and Watamu

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have launched a manhunt for an armed gang behind daylight robberies at high-end restaurants and shopping malls in Nairobi's Westlands and coastal Watamu. Forensic analysis of communication trails and phone records linked suspects in both regions to the same organized criminal syndicate, which used identical tactics and targeted high-value electronics, jewellery, and cash.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss reflects on Judiciary exit, politics

    Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, formerly Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, discussed her dismissal in 2013, her role during the 2022 General Election tally at Bomas, and navigating politics as a woman in an interview on Citizen Digital's Beyond the Headlines Show.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Kakamega High targets FEASSSA rugby 15s title

    Western Kenya KSSSA rugby 15s champions Kakamega High are aiming to win the East Africa FEASSSA title, according to head coach Amos Wamanga, who said the team is focused and well-prepared despite competition from top teams in Kenya and Uganda.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kakamega High aims for FEASSSA rugby title after nationals setback

    Kakamega High School, KSSSA Western rugby 15s champions, are targeting the FEASSSA title. Coach Amos Wamanga said the team is focused on delivering at the East Africa championship after what he described as an ambush at the Nationals.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Police block major Nairobi roads ahead of June 25 memorial protests

    Police have barricaded major roads in Nairobi including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and Rongai ahead of planned anniversary protests commemorating victims killed in June 25 anti-government protests in 2024 and 2025. Protesters plan to conduct a nationwide candlelighting ceremony to honour those killed.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Nairobi real estate expands beyond CBD into satellite towns

    Kenya's real estate sector is shifting toward satellite towns and infrastructure-driven developments as urbanization and a middle-class growth fuel demand. Nairobi faces an accumulated housing deficit of over 2 million units, with formal supply of roughly 50,000 units annually against estimated demand of 200,000 units.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Infrastructure and satellite towns reshape Nairobi real estate growth

    Kenya's real estate sector is emerging as a cornerstone of economic growth, driven by rapid urbanization and a middle-class expansion. Urban areas face a persistent housing deficit, with annual demand estimated at 200,000 units against formal supply of roughly 50,000 units, while Kenya faces an accumulated housing deficit of over 2 million units with Nairobi absorbing nearly three-quarters of that gap.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. AFC Leopards to overhaul squad in pursuit of first title in 28 years

    AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says a squad shake-up is inevitable if the club is to end its 28-year title drought. Ambani indicated the 12-time league champions must strengthen while releasing some players to manage the wage bill.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Four Kenyan startups graduate from Google Accelerator Africa program

    Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. Four Kenyan startups graduate from Google Africa accelerator cohort

    Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme during a Demo Day event in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. The startups were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries selected from nearly 2,600 applications.

    22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Former KAFU employee charged with forged degree, Ksh.6.3m fraud

    Alexander Ndumia Kariuki, a former Kaimosi Friends University employee, has been charged with fraudulently acquiring over Ksh.6.3 million in public funds after allegedly using a forged Master of Criminology degree to secure employment as a Tutorial Fellow. The EACC investigation found the certificate was falsely attributed to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Kilifi Governor Mung'aro appears before Senate CPAC on county expenditure

    Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro appeared before the Senate's Committee on Public Accounts and Investments (CPAC) regarding county expenditure.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Former Deputy President Gachagua awaits High Court impeachment verdict

    Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, says he is ready for the High Court's verdict on his impeachment case, set for Monday, June 8. Gachagua was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate found him guilty of charges including violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct; he has since challenged the impeachment in court, arguing he was denied a fair hearing and adequate public participation.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Young athletes showcase talent at PIPPSA championships

    Over 250 young athletes from 14 school teams competed at the Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPPSA) Kenya Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, spanning age categories from Under-7s to 16 & Over. PIPPSA Kenya's organizing secretary said the event serves as a talent development platform, with the organization having organized various sports activities for 10 years.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Raila supporter recalls viral 2013 post-election crying video

    In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Stakeholders call for broader PAYE tax relief in Finance Bill 2026

    Tax experts and financial sector stakeholders have welcomed several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026, particularly measures aimed at easing the tax burden on Kenyans, while calling for amendments to ensure greater fairness and economic impact. ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda praised the bill for avoiding new taxes during economic pressures and welcomed proposals for pre-populated tax returns and exemptions from taxation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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