Also known as: Citizen TV's Monday Report
Kenyan media outlet where MP John Kaguchia sought refuge and was arrested in August 2026.
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The Standard
… During an interview on Citizen TV on June 30, 2025, Owino claimed that the hawker who was shot in the head during anti-police brutality protests in Nairobi insulted the officer who fired the shot. …
This man, Charles Owino: Loyalist 'spin doctor ', comes to defend the indefensibleCitizen Digital
… Speaking of his unconventional look, he once told Jeff Koinange on Citizen TV: "My wife keeps telling me that she needs me to shave this beard, but I tell her that we are in the forest, we do not have the latitude and the space to look very good. …
John Methu: The scruffy 35-year-old 'Mountain' Senator whose political star just got brighterCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen TV by phone, Odeke said an unknown number of miners are still believed to be trapped beneath the collapsed mine. …
Five dead after gold mine collapse in Transmara SouthCitizen Digital
… During the invasion, one of the invaders told Citizen TV that they were financed by a Nairobi Member of Parliament and executed the invasion with the support of plainclothes police officers. …
'Talk without action will not work,' Archbishop Ole Sapit dares gov't on taming goonismCitizen Digital
… not settle for deputy president post, to support United Opposition candidate By Joseph Muia July 21, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of PLP leader Martha Karua speaking on Citizen TV …
I won't accept running mate slot, but will support chosen candidate- Martha KaruaCitizen Digital
… One of the invaders revealed to Citizen TV that they were allegedly financed by a Nairobi Member of Parliament and executed the invasion with the support of plainclothes police officers. …
President Ruto directs security agencies to tame goonismCitizen Digital
Senator Methu: Murkomen is a recipe for chaos in 2027 By Roy Ouma July 19, 2026 11:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nyandarua Senator John Methu speaks on Citizen TV's JKLive show on March 4, 2026. …
Senator Methu: Murkomen is a recipe for chaos in 2027Citizen Digital
… oner warns By Roy Ouma July 15, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana speaks during an interview on Citizen TV …
Attacks on IEBC could lead to rejection of 2027 election results; Commissioner warnsCitizen Digital
… ions about oversight and accountability in government. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); In an exclusive interview with Citizen TV …
Gov't uncovers unborn, underage 'employees' in Ksh.6.2B payroll scandalCitizen Digital
… "It has affected us a lot because sometimes you even feel like you're not safe when doing your work, you wonder if you will be followed again." These two incidents come just a week after Citizen TV highlighted another robbery caught on camera at Chaiiwali cafe. …
Witnesses narrate ordeal as police probe armed robbery at salon in RuakaAs South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, the country plans to hold its first national election in December and pursue economic growth through agriculture and mining, according to President Salva Kiir and former central bank governor Johnny Ohisa Damian. The election, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, is intended to end the transitional government.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, the country plans to hold its first national election in December and pursue economic growth through agriculture and mining, according to President Salva Kiir and former central bank governor Johnny Ohisa Damian. The election, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, is intended to end the transitional government.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina reported that Democracy for Citizens Party blogger Justin Kinyua was seized by hooded gunmen and taken to an unknown destination. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango characterized the incident as misuse of state institutions to intimidate young people over their political views.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI detectives at Royal Media Services offices on Monday after spending the night there. He had arrived for a television interview on Sunday and, upon learning of the arrest warrant, remained in the RMS offices overnight out of concern about hooded armed men who had arrived to apprehend him over alleged inflammatory political statements made at a Nyeri county rally on Saturday.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over alleged inciteful remarks at a political rally, calling for equal application of the law and arguing that other leaders aligned to President Ruto's regime have made similar remarks without consequence.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has raised concerns about growing political intolerance among leaders and criticised the manner in which Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested by law enforcement officers at Citizen TV offices on Monday morning, saying there were better ways to address the matter.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by detectives on Monday morning after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had taken refuge claiming police surrounded the premises. He said police were investigating remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, which authorities have termed inflammatory.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has been apprehended by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services offices, where he took refuge after appearing on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show. He said he is being probed over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 30-year-old man, Kennedy Ngeno, was stabbed to death near Nyayo National Stadium along Mombasa Road in Nairobi after a road rage confrontation with an online taxi driver following a minor accident. His family is demanding justice.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An editorial piece praises Edwin Sifuna's appearance on Citizen TV's The Explainer as intense, uncomfortable accountability journalism, suggesting that electoral victory belongs to leaders who can effectively mobilise voters around substantive policy issues.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
South Sudan plans to hold its first national election in December 2026, previously postponed in 2022 and 2024, with President Salva Kiir saying the country is prepared. The election comes as the country seeks political stability and economic resilience after 38 years of war and 15 years since independence.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has alleged that Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and threatened consequences if he accepted the bribe but voted against removal.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is prepared to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite voting for his impeachment, arguing that opposition efforts to unseat President William Ruto take priority. Sifuna stated the Linda Mwananchi movement will collaborate with anyone committed to upholding the Constitution, the rule of law, and removing Ruto from office.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is ready to run for president in 2027 if the Linda Mwananchi movement's supporters want him to, stressing the decision will be made through consultations with the people.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed accusations from Rigathi Gachagua's camp that he was dispatched by President William Ruto to split the Mt. Kenya region, saying he is only addressing development disparities and accusing Gachagua of political arrogance.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizen TV investigation finds that children in Busia County seeking justice for defilement face cases stretching from months into years, with some delayed over five years by repeated adjournments, missing files, and intimidation claims, leaving families feeling twice betrayed.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita argued that the recent Ol Kalou Constituency by-election result has no bearing on the 2027 general elections, since President William Ruto was not on the ballot. He dismissed opposition claims that the election signals what awaits the president, characterizing the opposition as united only by opposition to one individual.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu, 35, played a major role in the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, contributing to a defeat for President William Ruto's camp.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of Kilima Pesa gold mine in Lolgorian, Transmara South, Narok County. Rescue operations are ongoing but progressing slowly due to lack of specialized equipment, with an unknown number of miners still believed trapped underground.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged the government to move beyond warnings and take concrete action against goon culture, saying it has lost public trust through perceived links to violent groups. Sapit, speaking at the restoration of St Nicholas Chapel after goons invaded it in June, demanded arrest of perpetrators and identification of those directing them.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of fueling political violence and described him as "a recipe for chaos" ahead of the 2027 General Election. Methu alleged that the same individuals disrupted an opposition church meeting in Witima, Nyeri County, and were involved in violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, claiming they operate as a parallel militia outside the National Police Service.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana warned that attacks on the commission and unverified political utterances could undermine public trust, potentially leading to rejection of 2027 election results regardless of outcome.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An internal audit commissioned in June has exposed irregularities in the government payroll, including unborn children and minors receiving salaries, civil servants drawing multiple salaries, and irregular payments. The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the investigation estimates payroll fraud and related leakages have cost taxpayers Ksh.6.2 billion.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Ruaka are investigating an armed robbery at a salon where an assailant stole a phone worth over Ksh.100,000 from a staff member on a Friday afternoon. CCTV footage shows the robber attacking one of two employees outside the salon before firing a shot and fleeing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →