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Jomo Kenyatta

Also known as: founding President Jomo Kenyatta · President Jomo Kenyatta · former President Jomo Kenyatta

Kenya's founding president, cited in 2026 coverage as a former leader and referenced in discussions of regional land donations and family wealth.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … From early state-building under founding President Jomo Kenyatta to economic restructuring under Daniel Moi and Vision 2030 initiatives under Mwai Kibaki, successive governments have pursued growth through agriculture, infrastructure, and institutional reforms. …

    Kenya's road to Singapore: Can Ruto walk the talk?
  3. April 2026

  4. The Standard

    … In August 1978, the country changed dramatically when President Jomo Kenyatta’s death brought closure to the politics of Kenyatta’s death that had started in the late 1950s. …

    Archivist's death symbolises the tragedy of fading mobile archives
Politics

Wetang'ula warns young politicians rushing into presidency race

The News

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.

10 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 10 August

  1. Wetang'ula warns young politicians rushing into presidency race

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Kindiki urges Mt Kenya unity ahead of 2027 elections

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has appealed to the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite political differences, warning that electoral competition should not damage community bonds or national peace. He called on residents to tolerate differing opinions, assess leaders by performance rather than rhetoric, and avoid violence and property destruction.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Court awards Sh8bn property to Muchanga Investments in appeal

    The Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier judgment and awarded ownership of a 135-acre property valued at more than Sh8 billion to Muchanga Investments, a company incorporated by former Vice President Moody Awori, his wife, and Francis Da Gama Rose. The Environment and Land Court had previously ruled that neither Muchanga Investments nor rival claimants had proved ownership, ordering the property revert to the estate of its original owner, Arnold Bradley.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. Opinion: Sifuna advised to seek political balance as presidential candidate

    An opinion piece uses the myth of Icarus to counsel Senator Edwin Sifuna, who polls show as a rising presidential candidate, to avoid political extremes and "stick to the middle" as he navigates heightened national prominence.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

  1. UN's largest compound in Nairobi spans 140 acres, employs 6,000

    The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), spread across 140 acres in Gigiri, hosts nearly 6,000 employees across 88 UN offices, making it the largest UN compound globally. The facility, established from land donated by presidents Kenyatta and Moi, serves as a strategic hub supporting UN operations across 166 countries.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kalonzo calls Duale unfit over tribal remarks, demands resignation

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Senators condemn Health CS Duale over tribal remarks

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faced criticism in the Senate over remarks in a viral video that lawmakers said could inflame ethnic tensions. Senators from both sides of the chamber condemned the alleged remarks and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioning that such comparisons between communities risked reopening wounds of 2007/08 post-election violence.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Nedbank completes acquisition of 66% stake in NCBA Group

    South Africa's Nedbank Group Ltd has secured a controlling 66 per cent stake in NCBA Group in a transaction valued at approximately Sh109.6 billion, with the families of Kenya's founding president Jomo Kenyatta and former Central Bank governor Philip Ndegwa emerging as major beneficiaries.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Government to crack down on payroll fraud suspects

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, with measures to be unveiled on Tuesday. The action follows a Cabinet directive ordering the DCI to investigate alleged payroll fraud suspected of costing the government Sh6.2 billion, uncovered through an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government to act against public servants in Ksh.6.2B payroll fraud

    The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service announced the government will take firm action against public servants involved in payroll manipulation, following a Cabinet directive for the DCI to investigate alleged fraud suspected of costing the government Ksh.6.2 billion. The suspected fraud was uncovered in an audit by the Ministry of Public Service.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East unity behind Ruto

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called for Mt Kenya East (Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Mwea and Isiolo counties) to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid, saying the region's strength is rooted in backing Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Cabinet Secretary defends Mt Kenya East political independence call

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development as a uniform issue across the country.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 29 June

  1. Ruku defends Mt Kenya East regional political independence call

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call for Mt Kenya East to pursue its own political course, arguing that regions should make independent political decisions based on their unique interests and development priorities rather than treating development uniformly across the country.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

  1. EACC directs officials to stop naming projects after politicians

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has directed state and public officers to ensure that no public projects bear the names, images or identities of public officials or their political parties. The columnist argues this directive is overdue, noting that politicians have long branded public infrastructure and programmes with their names and images, from cattle dips to school feeding schemes.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Opinion: President's frequent appearances fuel exhaustion speculation

    An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's frequent public visibility has invited social media scrutiny about his health and appearance; the author suggests excessive circulation makes public figures appear more commonplace and vulnerable to rumor.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 1 June

  1. Opinion: President's travels and fuel hikes damage credibility

    A Standard opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's image has suffered from fuel price hikes and a costly private-jet trip to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan following the Africa Forward Summit, which paralyzed the country as matatu operators protested the rising cost of living.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Gachagua alleges Ruto sought wealth surpassing Kenyatta, Moi families

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ruto calls for Kenya-Tanzania unity, warns against regional rivalry

    President William Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament, calling for deeper investment ties between Kenya and Tanzania and warning against competition and suspicion that have fragmented East African markets. He expressed Kenya's commitment to regional integration, including support for a proposed oil refinery in Tanga.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto addresses Tanzania Parliament in rare diplomatic honour

    President William Ruto addressed the Tanzania Parliament in Dodoma during a state visit, opening with a humorous speech about Kiswahili's "journey" across East Africa before switching to English. He paid tribute to founding leaders Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, emphasizing the importance of regional unity and integration.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya's development path compared to Singapore's model

    An analysis compares Kenya's governance and development trajectory with Singapore's post-independence transformation, which achieved economic success through anti-corruption measures, strong institutions, long-term planning, foreign investment attraction, infrastructure development, and human capital investment.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenya's development path compared to Singapore's model

    An analysis compares Kenya and Singapore's development journeys, noting Singapore's transformation from a resource-poor nation after 1965 independence under Lee Kuan Yew through anti-corruption enforcement, strong institutions, long-term planning, foreign investment attraction, and infrastructure development that positioned it as a global financial hub.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

  1. Archivist's death highlights loss of living historical knowledge

    Dr Maina David Kagombe, Kenya's renowned archivist and National Archives director, died on April 13, exemplifying the tragedy of disappearing living archives when knowledge holders pass away without transferring their expertise and historical memory to future generations.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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