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DPP approves manslaughter charges in deadly South C building collapse By Ian Omondi June 05, 2026 10:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the South C building that collapsed in January. …
DPP approves manslaughter charges in deadly South C building collapseCitizen Digital
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probe By Ian Omondi June 05, 2026 05:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lawyer and MP Babu Owino with his client, comedian Eric Omondi, at th …
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probeCitizen Digital
'Do not attempt to take my life!' Orengo blames Wanga, Ruto after convoy attacked in Homa Bay By Ian Omondi May 30, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of Siaya Governor James Orengo …
'Do not attempt to take my life!' Orengo blames Wanga, Ruto after convoy attacked in Homa BayCitizen Digital
U.S 'optimistic' court challenge against Ebola facility in Kenya will be resolved By Ian Omondi May 30, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health workers wearing protective equipment disinfect the i …
U.S 'optimistic' court challenge against Ebola facility in Kenya will be resolvedCitizen Digital
‘I’m worried, but not intimidated!’ Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawn By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 11:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Siaya Governor James Orengo now c …
‘I’m worried, but not intimidated!’ Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawnCitizen Digital
President Ruto orders NTSA to allow graffiti on matatus By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 10:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of a matatu sporting graffiti. …
President Ruto orders NTSA to allow graffiti on matatusCitizen Digital
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 …
Gov't waives duty on first 100,000 electric vehicle importsCitizen Digital
President Ruto accuses rivals of politicising fuel crisis for selfish gain By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 09:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of President William Ruto and former Deputy P …
President Ruto accuses rivals of politicising fuel crisis for selfish gainCitizen Digital
President Ruto announces further Ksh.10 cut on diesel prices in next fuel review By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 09:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto addresses the press, flanked by trans …
President Ruto announces further Ksh.10 cut on diesel prices in next fuel reviewCitizen Digital
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 …
Google unveils ‘agentic era’ of AI with Gemini 3.5 launchGoogle Play has announced a $1 million Indie Games Fund to support independent game developers across 32 African countries, including Kenya, with equity-free financing, mentorship, and technical support. Selected studios will receive between $50,000 and $200,000 to help them scale games and reach global audiences.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google Play has announced a $1 million Indie Games Fund to support independent game developers across 32 African countries, including Kenya, with equity-free financing, mentorship, and technical support. Selected studios will receive between $50,000 and $200,000 to help them scale games and reach global audiences.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless has sold out his 'Nameless@25' concert scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, nearly two months before the event. The anniversary concert will feature elaborate stage production, collaborations with other artists, and special guest performances celebrating his 25 years in the music industry.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran Kenyan musician Nameless has sold out his 'Nameless@25' concert scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, nearly two months before the event. The sold-out show marks a major milestone as he celebrates 25 years in the music industry.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, part of a 15-company cohort selected from 2,600 applications across eight African nations with less than one percent acceptance rate.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four Kenyan AI-focused startups—Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay—graduated from the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme during a Demo Day event in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. The startups were among 15 AI-focused companies from eight African countries selected from nearly 2,600 applications.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has called for Kenyans to participate in planned June 25 memorial protests, describing them as a continuation of the Gen Z-led movement that emerged during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Wanjigi said the 2024 protests broke Kenya's "old political and economic order" and urged the administration to adapt to the "new Kenya."
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court has struck out a petition contesting the outcome of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union's April 2026 elections, allowing the elected leadership to proceed with advancing members' welfare.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned the assault of a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and nursing team by relatives of a minor patient at Gertrude's Children's Hospital on June 5, calling the incident a disturbing example of growing workplace violence in Kenya's health sector.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of dozens of individuals, including senior public officials, developers, engineers and architects, over the January 2026 collapse of Manzil Towers in Nairobi's South C area. The office determined there is sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against those implicated in the tragedy.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States government has expressed confidence it will resolve concerns raised over plans to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Kenya, after the High Court temporarily halted the project following a legal challenge. The U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities and remained optimistic that objections would be addressed.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →