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Citizen TV

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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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Speaking to Citizen TV, the man narrated how he and others were recruited on Thursday evening under the impression they would disrupt a political meeting associated with opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua.

    Hired goon exposes how MP funded All Saints Cathedral attack, claims police were involved
  3. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Citizen Tv’s Daybreak on Monday, Omollo alleged that the case had already been abandoned after powerful individuals instructed the investigating officers to do so.

    Powerful individuals protecting suspects of All Saints church attack - Provost Omollo
  4. Citizen Digital

    l IDs were issued to foreigners during Matiang’i tenure, MP Koech claims By Roy Ouma June 15, 2026 10:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belgut MP Nelson Koech speaks during Daybreak interview at Citizen TV

    Illegal IDs were issued to foreigners during Matiang’i tenure, MP Koech claims
  5. Citizen Digital

    I will do my best to be that united opposition candidate, but should somebody else be chosen, I am willing to support them without being their running mate," she said during an interview on Citizen TV's Sunday Live show.

    Karua: I'll not be a running mate, will do my best to be opposition's candidate
  6. Citizen Digital

    Speaking to Citizen TV in Vienna, Grossi dismissed suggestions that countries with strong renewable energy systems have little reason to invest in nuclear power.

    IAEA chief backs Ruto's nuclear push despite Kenya's renewable energy success
  7. Citizen Digital

    t certifies as urgent petition to cite Health CS Duale for contempt of court By Dzuya Walter June 11, 2026 03:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale speaks during an interview on Citizen TV

    Court certifies as urgent petition to punish Health CS Duale for contempt of court
  8. Citizen Digital

    agua can vie in 2027 elections whether he appeals or not - Nelson Havi By Brian Kimani June 10, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Senior Counsel Nelson Havi speaks during an interview on Citizen TV

    Gachagua can vie in 2027 elections whether he appeals or not - Nelson Havi
  9. Citizen Digital

    wants court to declare him retired to get state benefits; Uriri MP claims By Roy Ouma June 09, 2026 01:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Uriri Member of Parliament (MP) Mark Nyamita speaking to Citizen TV

    Gachagua wants court to declare him retired to get state benefits; Uriri MP claims
  10. Citizen Digital

    No outright winner in Gachagua impeachment ruling, says LSK president By Citizen Reporter June 09, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, shortly

    No outright winner in Gachagua impeachment ruling, says LSK president
  11. Citizen Digital

    They end up being how someone else wants them to be, not how you want them to be,” he said during an interview with Citizen TV on May 28 2026.

    Overlooked pressures students face in boarding schools
World & Region

South Sudan plans elections and development in agriculture, mining

The News

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

Today

  1. South Sudan plans elections and development in agriculture, mining

    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

Yesterday

  1. MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue

    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

  2. Kirinyaga leaders claim DCP blogger abducted by hooded gunmen

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. Mukurwe-ini MP arrested at media offices over alleged inflammatory remarks

    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

  2. Kalonzo condemns MP Kaguchia arrest as selective law enforcement

    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

  3. Senator Onyonka criticises political intolerance, handling of MP Kaguchia arrest

    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

  4. Mukurweini MP Kaguchia arrested after Royal Media overnight standoff

    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

  5. MP John Kaguchia arrested after night at RMS offices

    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

  6. 30-year-old stabbed to death in Nairobi road rage incident

    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

Saturday 1 August

  1. Opinion: Leaders win by rallying voters around key issues

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. South Sudan prepares for first historic election in December 2026

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Senator Maanzo claims Ksh.10M bribe offer ahead of Gachagua vote

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sifuna willing to work with Gachagua despite impeachment vote

    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

  2. Sifuna open to 2027 presidential run if supporters endorse

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Sifuna defends modest village home, rejects criticism

    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

  2. Sifuna defends opposition push to unseat President Ruto

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. CS Ruku denies sent to divide Mt. Kenya East region

    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

Sunday 26 July

  1. Children in Busia face lengthy delays seeking justice in abuse cases

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ol Kalou by-election result not indicative of 2027 presidency

    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

  2. Charles Owino appointed as state spokesperson amid credibility concerns

    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

  3. Charles Owino named government spokesperson amid impartiality concerns

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nyandarua Senator John Methu pivotal in DCP Ol Kalou by-election win

    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

  2. Five confirmed dead in Kilima Pesa gold mine collapse

    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

  3. Archbishop calls government to act against goon culture nationwide

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Karua rules out deputy president role in united opposition

    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

  2. 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

Sunday 19 July

  1. Senator Methu accuses Murkomen of fueling political violence

    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

Wednesday 15 July

  1. IEBC Commissioner warns attacks could trigger 2027 election results rejection

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Government audit uncovers payroll fraud costing Ksh.6.2 billion

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. Armed robber steals phone in daylight salon attack in Ruaka

    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

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