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Ian Omondi

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  1. May 2026

  4. Gov't waives duty on first 100,000 electric vehicle imports By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 10:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An electric vehicle is plugged into a charging station in Bilbao, Spain, February …

    Citizen Digital

    Gov't waives duty on first 100,000 electric vehicle imports

  7. Google unveils ‘agentic era’ of AI with Gemini 3.5 launch By Ian Omondi May 21, 2026 04:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This photograph taken in Toulouse on February 18, 2026, shows screens displaying th …

    Citizen Digital

    Google unveils ‘agentic era’ of AI with Gemini 3.5 launch
Politics

Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawal

The News

Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawal

    Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto directs NTSA to permit graffiti on matatu vehicles

    President William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority to allow matatu operators to use graffiti and artwork on public service vehicles, saying the government will facilitate an enabling environment for artistic expression while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya waives import duty on first 100,000 electric vehicles

    President William Ruto announced that the first 100,000 electric vehicles imported into Kenya will be exempt from import duty, whether for public service or private use, as part of efforts to reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels and volatile global oil markets. The government is also working with private investors to establish local electric vehicle manufacturing facilities and has ordered 3,000 electric vehicles.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Ruto defends fuel crisis response, accuses rivals of politicisation

    President Ruto defended his government's handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, calling it global in nature and accusing political opponents of exploiting public suffering for political gain rather than offering practical solutions.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. President Ruto announces further Ksh.10 diesel price cut

    President Ruto announced a further reduction in diesel prices of Ksh.10 per litre beginning the June/July fuel pricing cycle, aimed at stabilizing pump prices and easing pressure on consumers amid rising cost of living.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Google launches Gemini 3.5, shifts AI focus to consumer agents

    Google unveiled what it describes as a major leap into the 'agentic era' of artificial intelligence at its Google I/O 2026 conference, introducing new AI-powered tools and infrastructure upgrades. CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is now shifting focus toward bringing autonomous AI agents directly to everyday consumers after years of building for developers and enterprises.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. TikTok removes 820K Kenyan videos, bans 108K accounts

    TikTok removed over 820,000 videos from Kenya in the fourth quarter of 2025 for violating platform rules, with 99.9 per cent proactively taken down before user reports. The platform also banned 108,752 accounts in Kenya during the same period for policy violations.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KMPDU condemns mob breach at Naivasha hospital morgue

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned a security breach at Naivasha County Referral Hospital after an agitated crowd stormed the facility during fuel price hike protests and forcefully took a deceased patient's body from the morgue, endangering healthcare workers and disrupting medical services.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. Spotify Africa chief discusses streaming growth and artist royalties

    Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy spoke at the platform's Johannesburg event about royalties and the continent's music sector. The company revealed that South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties on Spotify in 2025.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 17 May

  1. South African artists earn Ksh.3.9 billion from Spotify in 2025

    South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2025, a 28 per cent year-on-year increase. The figures were unveiled during Spotify's annual Loud & Clear event in Johannesburg, which releases reports on music streaming economics and artist royalties.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

  1. KMPDU threatens nationwide strike over salary delays

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened a nationwide doctors' strike if the government does not conclude negotiations on a proposed 55 per cent salary increase within 90 days, and issued a 21-day ultimatum for basic salary adjustments to be reflected in payslips.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

  1. Kenya tightens airport and seaport screening for hantavirus

    The Ministry of Health has activated enhanced screening at airports and seaports and alerted hospitals following a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, though no cases have been reported in Kenya and the risk to the public is assessed as low.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

  1. Joshua Baraka discusses fame, appearance, and Blankets & Wine encounter

    Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka was interviewed by Citizen Digital at a Spotify Fresh Finds session instead of the originally planned Blankets and Wine festival venue in September.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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