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… Speaking to Citizen Digital on the sidelines of the event, Google’s Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa Folarin Aiyegbusi said the selected startups stood out not because they merely incorporated AI into their products, but because they were using the technology to solve pressin …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort successCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen Digital on the sidelines of the event, Google’s Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa Folarin Aiyegbusi said the selected startups stood out not because they merely incorporated AI into their products, but because they were using the technology to solve pressin …
Kenya strengthens position as Africa's tech powerhouse with Google startup cohort successCitizen Digital
… investigations, the file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who, on March 17, 2026, approved the prosecution of Kariuki on charges of fraudulent acquisition of public property, forgery, and uttering a false document.Court documents seen by Citizen Digital …
Former Kaimosi Friends University employee charged over forgery of academic certificateCitizen Digital
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Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro Before Senate's CPAC Over County ExpenditureCitizen Digital
… , a combination of factors - determination from the players, tactical guidance from the coaching staff, and unity within the squad propelled Migori Youth to an outstanding season that culminated in promotion to Kenya's top-tier competition. In a conversation with Citizen Digital …
Syphas Otieno realises long-term dream of top flight football after Migori promotion to KPLCitizen Digital
… CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua says he is ready for the High Court verdict on his impeachment case, which is set to be issued on Monday, June 8. …
Gachagua says he is ready for any outcome as court to deliver impeachment verdict on MondayCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen Digital at the venue, PIPPSA Kenya Organizing Secretary Gideon Juma hailed the impressive turnout and emphasized the role of the championships as a source of young talents in the country. …
Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani StadiumCitizen Digital
… That is why I was crying uncontrollably," Magina told Citizen Digital. He claimed that the paper he held and said had evidence was what he had been tallying himself as the election results trickled in, something that made him believe Raila had won the election but rigged out. …
Evidence kwa Kalatas! Raila die-hard supporter reflects on his viral 2013 memeCitizen Digital
Finance Bill 2026: Stakeholders push for wider PAYE relief beyond low-income earners By Claire Munde June 05, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi during a Citizen Digital X Spa …
Finance Bill 2026: Stakeholders push for wider PAYE relief beyond low-income earnersCitizen Digital
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Inside Gachie worship group where reformed men meet to sing and prayAfter 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →