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Citizen TV

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

Kenyan broadcast news organisation; subject of press freedom concerns following journalist arrests during coverage.

2026-04-242026-11-03

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … ion oil refinery was moved from Tanga to Lamu By Joseph Muia September 29, 2026 09:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote during an interview with Citizen TV …

    Dangote reveals why Ksh.2 trillion oil refinery was moved from Tanga to Lamu
  3. Citizen Digital

    Samburu Governor Lelelit seeks talks with State over compensation for slain livestock By Citizen Reporter September 29, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking on Citizen TV's Monday Report, Lel …

    Samburu Governor Lelelit seeks talks with State over compensation for slain livestock
  4. Citizen Digital

    Samburu Governor Lelelit seeks talks with State over compensation for slain livestock By Citizen Reporter September 29, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking on Citizen TV's Monday Report, Lel …

    Samburu Governor Lelelit seeks talks with State over compensation for slain livestock
  5. Citizen Digital

    … he says he is still waiting for the government to honour its promise of compensation. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Citizen TV …

    Scars of June 25th: Maimed protest victim yet to receive promised gov't compensation
  6. Capital News

    … pears to me that he has finally understood the reach and influence of myself, Francis Atwoli,” Atwoli said. “This explains why every time he opens his mouth; it is Atwoli, Atwoli, Atwoli!” The COTU boss was responding to Gachagua’s criticism of his recent appearance on Citizen TV …

    Atwoli tells Gachagua to stop invoking his name for political relevance
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking to Citizen TV, Muteti's brother confirmed that the activist had been rushed to Lifecare Hospital in Mlolongo. …

    Missing activist Boniface Mulinge Muteti found alive in Mlolongo
  8. Citizen Digital

    … rejected ballots,' Moses Kuria claims how 2013 elections were rigged to favour Uhuru By Melita Ole Tenges September 24, 2026 08:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former CS Moses Kuria speaks on Citizen TV …

    'Tampered IEBC servers, rejected ballots,' Moses Kuria claims how 2013 elections were rigged to favour Uhuru
  9. Citizen Digital

    … lence happened, and the new constitution was birthed and first implemented in 2010, Uhuru was the first president to be elected under the new constitution in 2013, the opposition went to court, and the court said he won fairly,’’ Maryanne said on Thursday, appearing on Citizen TV …

    Uhuru is shooting himself in the foot over Raila's 2022 win; MP Kitany says
  10. Citizen Digital

    … beya: Luhyas not interested in being Ruto’s number 2 By Citizen Reporter September 24, 2026 12:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya speaking on Citizen TV …

    Natembeya: Luhyas not interested in being Ruto’s number 2
  11. Citizen Digital

    … nyonka: Internal dysfunction in Linda Mwananchi is dismantling the movement By Terry Karanja September 21, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Senator Onyonka speaking in an interview with Citizen TV …

    Senator Onyonka: Internal dysfunction in Linda Mwananchi is dismantling the movement

Today

  1. Kenyan content creators Onjiri and Salet build following through skits

    Peter Ouma Okanga (Onjiri) and Salet Atieno (Just Salet), based in Nairobi, create daily skits by observing society and acting out scenarios, often portraying a married couple. Onjiri, who previously acted in TV programmes including Machachari and Mother-in-law of Citizen TV, says content creation in Kenya requires consistency and persistence to succeed.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. African journalists urged to prioritise accuracy and ethical reporting

    At the inaugural Open African Tribune-East Media Forum in Nairobi, journalists and media executives discussed ways to rebuild public trust and strengthen media credibility, focusing on accuracy, ethical reporting, editorial independence, and African-centred storytelling amid challenges from AI, commercial pressures, and threats to press freedom.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 1 November

  1. Malala denies sidelining claims within DCP opposition party

    Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala has denied being sidelined by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating he is a founding member of the party and too "superior" to feel sidelined. Malala also denied that John Methu was put in charge during Gachagua's US travel, saying Methu was only tasked with regional mobilisation activities.

    1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police investigate death of 86-year-old woman in Loresho

    Police in Gigiri are investigating the death of 86-year-old Dorita Macharia, who was found with injuries at her Loresho home on Friday. Six people of interest, including two close relatives, have been arrested and are being held at Gigiri Police Station pending court appearance on Monday.

    1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 30 October

  1. Eastleigh building collapse: contractor denies involvement, blames unregistered brother

    Investigations into the collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh eight days ago reveal confusion over the actual contractor. The director of Stromax Holdings E.A. Limited—listed by the National Construction Authority as the contractor—has distanced himself from the construction, claiming his unregistered brother asked to use the company's details to secure NCA approvals; the brother has reportedly offered a different account.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Celebrated Citizen TV news anchor Yvonne Okwara exits after twenty years

    Journalist Yvonne Okwara, who spent eight and a half years at Citizen TV, is departing from the newsroom after two decades in the media industry. Colleagues gathered to honour her contributions and legacy.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Former Citizen TV anchor Okwara joins Shuga Global as investments head

    Yvonne Okwara, a former Citizen TV news anchor who ended a two-decade journalism career, has been appointed Head of Investments and Partnerships at Shuga Global. In the role, she will build strategic partnerships, attract investment, and mobilise resources for the organisation.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Yvonne Okwara departs Citizen TV after eight-and-a-half years

    Seasoned broadcaster Yvonne Okwara has ended her stint at Citizen TV on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after nearly two decades in journalism. She did not disclose her next professional steps but signalled her departure as a transition to a new challenge.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Brookhurst student balances performing arts with medicine ambitions

    Aleyna, a student at Brookhurst International Schools, has built experience across theatre, television and film while maintaining academic aspirations, including leading roles in productions like Annie and directing Our Town.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. Duale warns Sifuna against premature presidential ambitions

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for moving too fast politically and pursuing presidential ambitions as a first-time senator, arguing that Sifuna lacks the resources to mount a credible presidential campaign.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya could be declared Ebola-free after 42 consecutive days

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says Kenya could be declared free of Ebola after 42 consecutive days without a new case, based on WHO protocols, provided no further infections are recorded and contact-tracing requirements are met. The government has achieved 100 per cent contact-tracing and is conducting regular tests to detect possible infections linked to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak that began with an imported case from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    26 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Murang'a digital health system was hosted on NIS platform

    Health CS Aden Duale says Murang'a County's health system, which was reportedly shut down, was hosted on a platform owned by the National Intelligence Service. Makueni and Tharaka-Nithi counties migrated to ministry-owned platforms, but Murang'a governor Irungu Kang'ata opposed the migration.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. NTSA seeks national disaster status for road safety crisis

    Following a head-on collision in Mtito Andei that killed 24 people, the National Transport and Safety Authority is calling for road safety to be declared a national disaster to mobilise government action and secure funding for enforcement of road safety measures.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Kenya buries second Ebola death under stringent health protocols

    A 65-year-old woman who died of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease was buried on Saturday at Lang'ata cemetery under strict public health protocols, with the grave disinfected at multiple stages and all unauthorised persons kept 500 metres away.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Engineer explains pancake collapse in Eastleigh building incident

    A structural engineer briefed media on the 16-storey building collapse in Eastleigh on October 23, 2026, explaining the "pancake collapse" phenomenon—floors stacking on top of each other as the structure fails. He translated the term into Swahili as "kuanguka kichapati" (falling like a chapati) for clarity.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Investigation reveals MPs allegedly funded October 2026 Standard Group attack

    A Citizen TV investigation alleges that two pro-government legislators bankrolled the October 2, 2026 siege on Standard Group headquarters by hiring nearly 100 demonstrators at Sh400 per head, suggesting a State-orchestrated plot to silence the press.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Standard alleges MPs orchestrated anti-media protest march

    An investigation revealed that an October 2, 2026 demonstration against Standard Media Group was politically planned and motivated, with two pro-government MPs allegedly at the centre and mobilisers reportedly paid over Sh400,000 to participate. The Standard calls on police to act on the findings and says the State has a constitutional duty to protect journalists and their premises.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Police launch internal probe into Citizen TV journalist arrest

    The National Police Service has launched an internal investigation into the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee, who was detained on October 20 while covering protests against rising fuel prices in Nairobi's CBD. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is also conducting a separate probe.

    22 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Rights groups condemn arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode

    Rights bodies in Kenya have condemned the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode while covering a protest against a fuel price hike on October 20, 2026. The Defenders Coalition raised concerns about the use of force and intimidation against journalists while carrying out their work.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. IPOA to investigate Central Police Station over journalist arrest

    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) announced it will visit Central Police Station to investigate the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode during protests. IPOA said the inquiry will examine police records and accounts from officers to determine whether the arrest and detention complied with the law and policing procedures.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. IPOA investigates arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode

    The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched an investigation into the arrest and detention of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode, who was apprehended on October 20 while covering fuel-price demonstrations in Nairobi's CBD and later released. IPOA will examine police records and interview officers to determine whether the arrest complied with the law and established procedures.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Police, IPOA investigate Citizen TV journalist's arrest and alleged assault

    The National Police Service and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority have launched separate investigations into the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee, who was detained in Nairobi on October 20 while covering fuel price protests and alleged that officers assaulted him despite identifying himself as a reporter.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Citizen TV investigation links two pro-government MPs to Standard Group protest

    A Citizen TV investigation has established that two pro-government Members of Parliament were at the centre of a plan to storm Standard Group media premises, following online threats that culminated in a protest on October 2, 2026. The probe reveals that a group calling themselves 'Tutam' held meetings in late September and October 1st, mobilizing hundreds of people on the day of the protest.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. IPOA to summon seven officers over Citizen TV journalist arrest

    Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode filed a complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) after his arrest while covering Tuesday's fuel price protests. IPOA will summon more than seven police officers, including Central Police Station OCPD Patrick Gogo and five constables, to explain their role in the arrest and Ode's claims that he identified himself as a journalist multiple times and was assaulted.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Two activists, journalist arrested during Nairobi fuel cost demos

    Two human rights activists, a journalist, and a street boy were arrested on Tuesday in Nairobi during cost-of-fuel demonstrations. Citizen TV's security and crime journalist Francis Ode was arrested as police mistook him for a protester.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Citizen TV reporter arrested and assaulted covering fuel price protests

    Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode says he feared for his life after being arrested and assaulted while covering demonstrations against fuel price increases in Nairobi. He was held at a police station and cited concerns about his safety, recalling the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in custody at the same location.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. RMS editorial director condemns police assault of Citizen TV reporter

    Linus Kaikai, editorial director of Royal Media Services, has condemned the arrest and assault of Citizen TV reporter Francis Ode by plainclothes police officers during fuel price protests in Nairobi's CBD on Tuesday, describing the incident as "lawless, unwarranted and primitive" and calling on the National Police Service and Ministry of Interior to stop unlawful operations.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya Editors Guild demands probe over journalist assault

    The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the arrest and alleged assault of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode by police during fuel price protests in Nairobi's CBD on Tuesday, calling for an apology from the Inspector General of Police and assurances of journalist protection while on assignment.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case; eight patients stable

    Kenya has confirmed a ninth case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease), a 24-year-old man and close family member of the index case. The Ministry of Health reports that all eight surviving patients are responding well to treatment and remain stable, with no evidence of transmission beyond the known cluster.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Journalists condemn arrest, assault of Citizen TV reporter

    The Crime Journalists Association of Kenya has condemned the arrest and alleged assault of Citizen TV reporter Francis Ode while covering fuel-price protests in Nairobi's CBD, calling for an independent investigation into the incident despite his release from police custody.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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