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Kenneth Gachie

2026-04-242026-08-11

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    'Let's Nduthis': Disbelief, laughs after man requests Ksh.17K Boda Boda ride from Nairobi to Mombasa By Kenneth Gachie August 07, 2026 05:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Parmarcore and the rider on their

    'Let's Nduthis': Disbelief, laughs after man requests Ksh.17K Boda Boda ride from Nairobi to Mombasa
  3. Citizen Digital

    How 25-year-old Kenyan designer turned personal fit struggles into a rising fashion empire By Kenneth Gachie August 07, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jojo's turning point arrived out of sheer p

    How 25-year-old Kenyan designer turned personal fit struggles into a rising fashion empire
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kenyan Birders rediscover rare Red Weaver bird in Boni Forest after 12 years By Kenneth Gachie August 06, 2026 05:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Red Weaver Bird.

    Kenyan Birders rediscover rare Red Weaver bird in Boni Forest after 12 years
  5. Citizen Digital

    Four Ugandan boxers go missing in Scotland after competing in Commonwealth Games By Kenneth Gachie August 06, 2026 01:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Scottish authorities are investigat

    Four Ugandan boxers go missing in Scotland after competing in Commonwealth Games
  6. Citizen Digital

    Outrage as Nairobi's mature trees fall to chainsaws in the name of 'development' By Kenneth Gachie August 05, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Widespread anger and concern has co

    Outrage as Nairobi's mature trees fall to chainsaws in the name of 'development'
  7. Citizen Digital

    Apple briefly removes Telegram from App store over child abuse content By Kenneth Gachie August 04, 2026 03:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Apple briefly took down the messaging app Tel

    Apple briefly removes Telegram from App store over child abuse content
  8. Citizen Digital

    INTERPOL: Over half of Africa’s cybercrimes are AI-enabled By Kenneth Gachie August 04, 2026 03:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize More than half of all cybercrimes reported across Africa

    INTERPOL: Over half of Africa’s cybercrimes are AI-enabled
  9. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa chef Yusuf Garani kicks off 130-hour Guinness World Record barbecue attempt By Kenneth Gachie August 04, 2026 02:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mombasa-based chef Yusuf Garani

    Mombasa chef Yusuf Garani kicks off 130-hour Guinness World Record barbecue attempt
  10. Citizen Digital

    From 1,000 dams to gas cylinder prices: Kenyans revive Ruto's old promises in viral X campaign By Kenneth Gachie August 04, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of President William Ruto du

    From 1,000 dams to gas cylinder prices: Kenyans revive Ruto's old promises in viral X campaign
  11. July 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Moses Kuria likens ruling coalition squabbles to sinking 'Titanic' By Kenneth Gachie July 31, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.

    Moses Kuria likens ruling coalition squabbles to sinking 'Titanic'

Friday 7 August

  1. Content creator books boda boda ride from Nairobi to Mombasa

    A content creator known as Parmarcore booked a motorcycle ride from Nairobi to Mombasa through a ride-hailing app, completing a 490-kilometre journey in roughly thirteen hours with rider Job Njoroge.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 25-year-old Kenyan designer launches bespoke fashion brand

    Jojo, a Kenyan fashion designer trained at Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts, started her bespoke womenswear brand Jojo Fashion House after struggling to find standard retail clothing that fit her body type. She learned sewing at Ngara Girls high school and initially ran a crochet business before launching her custom tailoring venture.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kenyan birders rediscover rare Red Weaver Bird in Boni Forest

    Two Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have rediscovered the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County after it had not been seen or documented since 2014. The species, found only in this forest globally, was sighted during an 11-day field expedition last month.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Four Ugandan boxers unaccounted for after Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Police Scotland is investigating several athletes from Uganda and Pakistan who failed to return home after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow closed on August 2. The four Ugandan boxers identified are Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and Emily Nakalema, who did not travel back with Uganda's delegation.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Widespread tree felling in Nairobi sparks public outrage

    Decades-old mature trees are being felled at an alarming rate across Nairobi's key corridors and ecologically sensitive zones, including Karura Forest and Waiyaki Way, driven by road expansion, infrastructure development, and land clearing. The destruction has drawn intense public outrage and condemnation from environmentalists and Kenyans who say authorities are betraying the nation's ecological heritage.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over abuse content

    Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. INTERPOL: 55% of Africa's cybercrimes now AI-enabled

    INTERPOL's 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report reveals that 55 percent of cybercrimes reported across Africa involve artificial intelligence, reflecting an automated underground economy where criminal networks use advanced technologies to launch attacks faster and at greater scale across multiple countries simultaneously. The report identifies East Africa as a hub for mobile money fraud and infrastructure-targeted ransomware, while business email compromise and romance scams target victims in Central and West Africa.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mombasa chef attempts 130-hour barbecue world record

    Chef Yusuf Garani began a 130-hour barbecue marathon on August 2, 2026, at Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa, aiming to break the Guinness World Record of 98 hours and 8 minutes held by South African chef Gielle Basson.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kenyans highlight unfulfilled promises by President Ruto on social media

    Kenyan social media users have launched a campaign on X documenting President William Ruto's unfulfilled public promises spanning years of campaign trails, church services, and official addresses, from infrastructure projects to socio-economic reforms and political appointments.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Moses Kuria compares ruling coalition wrangling to sinking ship

    Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria posted on social media that the ruling coalition's internal squabbles resemble the final moments of the Titanic, with two groups within the governing faction remaining oblivious to the political storm ahead while continuing normal business.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto's Vision 2030 address draws scrutiny over economic claims

    President William Ruto delivered a national address on July 30 urging Kenya to pursue a new long-term economic path beyond Vision 2030 and touting his administration's economic record; the speech drew swift skepticism from opposition figures, political leaders, and Kenyans online, many citing high living costs and heavy taxation.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US State Department misrepresents six African nations on PEPFAR summit map

    The U.S. Department of State issued a formal apology after displaying a map during the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro that incorrectly labeled all six highlighted partner nations—Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, and Cameroon—meant to showcase bilateral agreements under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Nigeria was depicted as landlocked in the Sahara, Mozambique was transposed to the Horn of Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire was shifted to the opposite side of the continent.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Businesswoman faces backlash over mandatory workplace prayers policy

    Kenyan entrepreneur and beauty school owner Carey Priscilla sparked online outrage after an employee leaked a workplace directive mandating Friday devotions lasting 10 to 15 minutes, with non-attending staff having their lunch withheld. Priscilla defended the policy by arguing her businesses are founded on faith and prayer.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Businesswoman enforces mandatory prayers, withholds lunch from absent staff

    Kenyan entrepreneur Carey Priscilla faced online backlash after social media exposed her policy requiring staff to attend mandatory Friday devotions lasting 10–15 minutes, with employees who absent or late being denied lunch. Priscilla defended the practice, arguing her businesses are founded on faith and prayer.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. US university bans bonnets and durags in campus spaces

    Tuskegee University has implemented a dress code policy prohibiting students from wearing bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and pajama wear in academic buildings, dining facilities, and official university spaces for the 2026–2027 academic year. University President Dr. Mark A. Brown stated the policy aims to prepare students for professional environments after graduation, sparking debate on social media and in higher education circles.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Young cyclists perform dangerous wheelie stunts on Nairobi highway

    Viral footage shows a group of youth performing high-risk bicycle stunts, including wheelies without safety gear, along a busy dual-carriageway in Nairobi, sparking outrage among motorists, pedestrians, and road safety advocates over the reckless behavior endangering cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. US actress Skai Jackson apologises for Kenya mirror remarks

    American actress Skai Jackson apologised for comments about Kenya in which she claimed mirrors were expensive and children had never seen reflections, saying her remarks were based on a visit to a small village in 2018 and were misinterpreted as a statement about the entire country.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Ol Kalou voters rejected UDA candidate despite intimidation

    After the UDA candidate's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenyans praised the constituency for voting with resolve despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, goon activity, and organized intimidation.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ol Kalou voters reject UDA candidate despite intimidation

    The United Democratic Alliance candidate lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, and intimidation tactics. Residents of the constituency voted despite facing pressure, violence, and what the source describes as "overwhelming State machinery."

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Activist Allans Ademba arrested at Ol Kalou polling station

    Allans Ademba, a prominent 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer and active citizen, was arrested at Ol Kalou and taken to Ol Kalou DCI offices. Before his arrest, he had posted observations about voting restrictions in ongoing by-elections, claiming only 2022 voters were permitted to vote under IEBC rules.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Heavyweight politicians distribute goods in Ol Kalou by-election battle

    As Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County prepares for a July 16, 2026 parliamentary by-election, politicians allied to the ruling party have flooded the agricultural town distributing mattresses, cash, boats, and gas cylinders, with the article suggesting they are essentially trading material goods for votes.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Court bars activist Morara Kebaso from statements about Borabu MP

    The Keroka Magistrate's Court issued temporary orders barring activist Morara Kebaso from making or publishing statements about Borabu Member of Parliament Patrick Osero pending the hearing of a defamation suit filed against him.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Motorist challenges 50km/h speed limit on Nairobi-Embu Highway

    A motorist has filed a High Court petition in Murang'a seeking to stop the National Transport and Safety Authority and Kenya National Highways Authority from enforcing a newly introduced 50 km/h speed limit zone on a 500-meter stretch of the dual carriageway near Makenji, arguing the sudden restriction creates a risk of fatal rear-end collisions.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenyan X users shift toward monetisation-driven engagement farming

    A Citizen Digital analysis argues that Elon Musk's monetisation features on X have transformed Kenyans on X from a community known for sharp wit and political influence into participants in "engagement farming" focused on generating revenue rather than organic humour and social commentary.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Author Sue Nyathi warns against pirated copies of 'The Polygamist' in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Author Sue Nyathi alerts against pirated copies in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. University of Nairobi leads 2026 Kenyan university rankings

    According to uniRank's 2026 Kenyan University Rankings, the University of Nairobi has secured the top spot, followed by Strathmore University, the leading private institution. The rankings evaluated 69 chartered and accredited higher-education institutions using web intelligence metrics measuring independent web presence and popularity.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kenyans report police harassment, extortion over dreadlocks

    Kenyans on social media have accused Kenya Police of harassing, arresting, and extorting people who wear dreadlocks, with some being forced to cut their hair to avoid police encounters, particularly during night travel.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi nightclubs use 'Dorime' song for bottle service ritual

    The song "Ameno" by ERA, known as "Dorime," has become the anthem for premium bottle service in Nairobi's exclusive VIP lounges, accompanied by synchronized lighting and choreographed hostess processions that create theatrical grandeur around alcohol purchases.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenyan immigrant Mary Macharia builds global career as newborn specialist

    Mary Wairimu Macharia, who began as a brand promoter in Nairobi and worked in Qatar's hospitality sector, relocated to America in 2017 and now works as a newborn specialist and brand ambassador in Houston while managing roles with companies like Taptap Send and Ambia App. She has been crowned Diaspora Influencer of the Year multiple times.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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