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Citizen TV

Also known as: Citizen TV's Monday Report · Citizen TV's JKLive · Citizen TV's Sunday Live show

Citizen TV — Kenyan broadcast news outlet covering politics, governance, and current events.

2026-04-242026-09-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    He especially made a name for himself on Citizen TV's Inspekta Mwala. Mwala then joined Radio Citizen where he worked for many years as a comedian.

    Inspekta Mwala opens up on growing up with dwarfism and his journey to greatness
  3. Citizen Digital

    He especially made a name for himself on Citizen TV's Inspekta Mwala. Mwala then joined Radio Citizen where he worked for many years as a comedian.

    Inspekta Mwala opens up on growing up with dwarfism and his journey to greatness
  4. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua mocked Murkomen's recent appearance on Citizen TV, where the CS reportedly struggled to explain the presence of goons during recent unrest, dismissing them as watchmen.

    June 25 memorial: Gachagua urges Kenyans to stay indoors, alleges state-sanctioned violence
  5. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua mocked Murkomen's recent appearance on Citizen TV, where the CS reportedly struggled to explain the presence of goons during recent unrest, dismissing them as watchmen.

    June 25 memorial: Gachagua urges Kenyans to stay indoors, alleges state-sanctioned violence
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA disturbing interview aired on Citizen TV this week has reignited one of the most uncomfortable conversations in Kenya’s recent history.

    Claims of police involvement in criminal activities are alarming
  7. Citizen Digital

    Why I joined Linda Mwananchi: Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks By Brian Kimani June 17, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks during an interview on Citizen TV's

    Why I joined Linda Mwananchi: Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaks
  8. Citizen Digital

    They should stop because we shall not accept it." Citizen TV sought clarification from SHA, which said proof of marriage is not a requirement for accessing fertility treatment.

    Outcry as teacher seeking IVF is asked for marriage certificate, but SHA says it was an error
  9. Citizen Digital

    "You cannot go as William Ruto to negotiate on things that may impact our regional commitments in EAC," he told Citizen TV on Wednesday.

    Kenya dancing on South Africa’s grave at G7 summit – Lawyer Ogada
  10. Citizen Digital

    What do you call that? ” said Gichengo during a panel discussion on Citizen Tv’s Daybreak on Tuesday.

    TISA Director Gichengo urges protest victims to pursue justice despite state compensation
  11. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Citizen TV's Monday Report Kondiwa said the authority is not preoccupied with the aesthetics of matatus, but rather with the financial and operational model underpinning the industry.

    NTSA boss Kondiwa: Forget graffiti, the real matatu problem is who's funding the sector

Thursday 17 September

  1. Senator Onyonka acknowledges divisions within Linda Mwananchi movement

    Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya has failed to fully embrace multi-party democracy

    Senior Counsel Nelson Havi told Citizen TV that Kenya's political parties are largely built around individuals rather than strong institutions, rising and falling with their leaders and diminishing once those leaders assume public office. He cited reported divisions within Linda Mwananchi and fragmentation in ODM following former PM Raila Odinga's death as examples.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Court to decide on Linda Mwananchi party registration dispute

    The Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou said the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is awaiting the court's decision on the Linda Mwananchi party registration standoff. Cox explained that political parties must meet requirements including 25 offices across counties and at least 1,000 members.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says

    Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Government spokesperson denies selective justice over violence incidents

    Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya Dairy Board warns milk shortage will last at least another month

    The Kenya Dairy Board has warned that a milk shortage lasting about three months could persist for at least another month, with supermarket shelves across the country showing limited supplies and some available brands rising in price by as much as 30 per cent.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Form Three class prefect dies from stabbing injuries five months later

    Alex Owegi Ariango, a 17-year-old Form Three class prefect at Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary School in Dagoretti South, died on September 1, 2026, from severe internal medical complications caused by a stabbing he sustained in April 2026 while intervening in a classroom fight. The Chief Government Pathologist confirmed the stabbing incident directly caused his death.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kituyi quits United Opposition, joins Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi

    Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi left the opposition coalition and joined the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, citing disagreements over the coalition's organization and its failure to develop a shared political agenda. Kituyi, who had been designated spokesperson and head of the United Opposition secretariat, said his efforts to establish a joint secretariat collapsed after constituent parties chose to continue operating from their individual party headquarters.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kituyi accuses Ruto of blackmailing Tata Chemicals for campaign funds

    Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi alleged on Citizen TV that President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya not as an expulsion but to pressure the company into renegotiating its government agreement and provide funds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Survey finds majority blame Ruto administration for protest violence

    A TIFA survey reports that 42% of respondents linked protest-related violence to President Ruto and the national government, while 24% blamed the national police; 82% of respondents support peaceful demonstrations as legitimate public expression.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Caleb Amisi claims Raila blessed formation of rival parties

    Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims he founded Linda Mwananchi and had the blessing of late ODM leader Raila Odinga to form parallel political outfits including Kenya Moja. Amisi has since left Linda Mwananchi to launch his own People Renaissance Movement party, which he launched in August 2026.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Crowds gather at Kisii home for reported Virgin Mary sighting

    Hundreds of people have flocked to Emenwa village in Nyamache, Kisii County, after reports of an image believed to be the Virgin Mary appearing on the wall of a mud-walled kitchen at Mzee Charles Onsombi's homestead, forcing the family to seek police assistance to manage the crowds.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Kisii church members demand 7M shilling refund for disputed land

    Members of Gospel Embassy Chapel in Kisii are demanding a Ksh.7 million refund they allegedly paid a politician for a parcel of land for a church project, and claim that recovery efforts through the criminal justice system have been frustrated after the politician was allegedly released following intervention by a senior government official.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kiharu MP blames Gachagua impeachment stance for Ruto rift

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has linked his fallout with President William Ruto to his refusal to participate in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the strained relationship deteriorated to his removal as Chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nyoro declares readiness to run for president in 2027

    Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, said on Citizen TV that he is prepared to run for president in 2027 and believes he can beat President William Ruto, though he stopped short of formally declaring his candidacy.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Police unit linked to journalist Alex Kiprotich abduction

    Citizen TV investigations establish that a shadowy unit within the National Police Service called the Operations Support Unit (OSU), formed in late 2022, was involved in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and is reputed to target government critics.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Orengo defends presidential bid within Linda Mwananchi coalition

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has confirmed his entry into the race for Linda Mwananchi's presidential nomination alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, defending internal competition within the coalition and rejecting accusations that his bid undermines Sifuna's ambitions.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maraga releases police reforms report, demands full implementation

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly released a report from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto in November 2023, and is demanding full implementation of the reforms to ensure the independence of the National Police Service.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC in hate speech investigation

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. IEBC summoned and fined code of conduct breaches in Ol Kalou polls

    IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission summoned several people who breached the code of conduct in the Ol Kalou mini polls held on July 16, 2026, and fined and warned them through the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee process. She maintained that no malpractice was witnessed inside polling stations and that deployed officers ensured security and order were well maintained.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Kenya develops AI regulation but implementation oversight unclear

    Kenya has launched a National AI Strategy 2025–2030 and proposed an AI law, but confusion is mounting over which institution will regulate AI and how the strategy will be funded, as multiple agencies develop overlapping rules and oversight mechanisms.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News

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. More women report sexual assault allegations against Tinder suspect

    Following a Citizen TV expose, additional victims have come forward with accounts of sexual assault, forced drugging, and digital manipulation allegedly perpetrated by King Nwachukwu, an American national accused of being a serial Tinder predator in Nairobi. Nwachukwu is in police custody and scheduled for a bail application at Kibera Law Courts on August 31.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man charged with child cruelty in Mombasa

    A 25-year-old man was charged in Mombasa court with child cruelty after allegedly torturing and neglecting his three-year-old stepdaughter in Likoni between July 19 and August 15, 2026. He pleaded not guilty to the charge contrary to the Children Act, 2022.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. South Sudan opens Boma Badingilo to tourism, largest antelope migration

    South Sudan is developing Boma-Badingilo National Park as a tourism frontier, where nearly six million antelopes migrate across thousands of square kilometres during May-September. The country's Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Minister says it aims to open the destination to the world while preserving its natural character.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. MCK reports 18 journalists, two drivers attacked in two months

    The Media Council of Kenya says at least 18 journalists and two drivers from different media houses have been assaulted and injured over the past two months, citing physical assaults, equipment destruction, and online harassment by security agents, goons, and political party supporters. The council has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspector General of Police to investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that the escalating attacks threaten media freedom and democracy ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Sports PS pledges stadium construction within nine months

    Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says ongoing construction and renovation of sports facilities across the country will be completed within nine months, with national and county governments collaborating to ensure contractors deliver projects on time. The government is constructing 33 new stadiums and renovating existing facilities as part of efforts to devolve sports infrastructure.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Martha Karua says she is best suited to be president

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua expressed confidence in becoming Kenya's next president ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the time has come for a woman to lead the nation and citing her track record as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 15 August

  1. Nyandarua Senator warns Nakuru police over alleged event disruption plans

    Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Okwara urges scholarship students to embrace challenges and lead

    At the Equity Group Foundation Education and Leadership Congress at Alliance Girls High School, Citizen TV's Yvonne Okwara told Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars to take ownership of their identities, embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, and use education to become responsible leaders in their communities.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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