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Outrage after adult men caught forcibly giving school children alcohol By Kenneth Gachie September 09, 2026 04:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A viral 25-second video circulating online …
Outrage after adult men caught forcibly giving school children alcoholCitizen Digital
At 57, Kenya's Victoria Bwire eyes Ksh.2.5M in Next Runway Star competition; How to vote By Kenneth Gachie September 08, 2026 11:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize At 57 years old, US-base …
At 57, Kenya's Victoria Bwire eyes Ksh.2.5M in Next Runway Star competition; How to voteCitizen Digital
20 Years Of Bliss: Kevin Migwe Kimwatu shares moving tribute to late wife Rosemary Chemutai By Kenneth Gachie September 07, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kevin Migwe Kimwatu and the late Rosema …
20 Years Of Bliss: Kevin Migwe Kimwatu shares moving tribute to late wife Rosemary ChemutaiCitizen Digital
10 killed, others injured in separate highway crashes across Nakuru and Kitui By Kenneth Gachie September 05, 2026 03:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ten people have lost their lives an …
10 killed, others injured in separate highway crashes across Nakuru and KituiCitizen Digital
Kenya Police puts politicians on notice over strict enforcement of Public Order Act By Kenneth Gachie September 05, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto presides over the passin …
Kenya Police puts politicians on notice over strict enforcement of Public Order ActCitizen Digital
Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba shortlisted for 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing By Kenneth Gachie September 04, 2026 02:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A past photo of Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba. …
Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba shortlisted for 2026 Caine Prize for African WritingCitizen Digital
Grok AI's brutal 'Kenyan response' draws wild reactions on X By Kenneth Gachie September 04, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration, taken on February 16 …
Grok AI's brutal 'Kenyan response' draws wild reactions on XCitizen Digital
Ivy Trizah Muhenje emerges top 5 in Africa at Miss World Festival By Kenneth Gachie September 04, 2026 12:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Miss World Kenya Ivy Trizah Muhenje has secured …
Ivy Trizah Muhenje emerges top 5 in Africa at Miss World FestivalCitizen Digital
Fally Ipupa in Kenya for much-anticipated Saturday mega concert By Kenneth Gachie September 04, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Congolese music star Fally Ipupa. …
Fally Ipupa in Kenya for much-anticipated Saturday mega concertCitizen Digital
'We're on our own!' Public outrage after gang robs motorists on Nairobi Expressway By Kenneth Gachie September 04, 2026 11:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo showing armed men robbing people along t …
'We're on our own!' Public outrage after gang robs motorists on Nairobi ExpresswayGhana is enforcing rules prohibiting preaching in moving public and commercial vehicles under its 2026 Road Traffic Regulations introduced in May. The Transport Ministry launched a nationwide awareness campaign this month; violators face fines of up to about $52, up to eight months in prison, or both.
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Ghana is enforcing rules prohibiting preaching in moving public and commercial vehicles under its 2026 Road Traffic Regulations introduced in May. The Transport Ministry launched a nationwide awareness campaign this month; violators face fines of up to about $52, up to eight months in prison, or both.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued new tax guidance for non-residents owning rental property in Kenya under changes introduced in the Finance Act 2026. Non-residents must register under a simplified framework and file and pay tax by the 20th of the following month, unless a resident agent is withholding on their behalf.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
International prices for propane and butane, the main gases used to produce cooking gas, have risen, with butane prices increasing 25.8 per cent and propane prices rising 23.2 per cent in August; Kenyans will likely pay more for liquefied petroleum gas starting next month, adding pressure on households relying on LPG for cooking.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kenyan athlete Beatrice Murugi has been transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital and is expected to undergo surgery later in the week. Her treatment follows a media appeal highlighting her financial struggles with persistent health problems while caring for her child.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East African corporate leaders and high-net-worth investors are registering for the Zambia Golf & Investment Summit 2026, scheduled for October 14–20, jointly organized by Stejos Tours & Travel, Dahlia Safaris, and Zambia's Trekking Tours. The event offers championship golf, networking, and deal sourcing for decision-makers in sectors including AgriBusiness, Tech, Real Estate, Energy, Mining, and Healthcare.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Small Claims Court rejected filmmaker David "Tosh" Gitonga's application to pay a Ksh. 1.1 million debt in monthly installments of Ksh. 10,000, finding insufficient evidence that he could not pay in full. The debt stems from unpaid work by German filmmaker Christian Kramer during development of Gitonga's Netflix-backed series 'Volume'.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pan-African investment firm Zaria Group, co-founded by Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, has partnered with Helios Sports & Entertainment Group to develop a $294 million indoor arena and entertainment district in central Nairobi. The 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue is designed for basketball, music, conferences, and cultural events, and is projected to create roughly 3,500 direct construction jobs and 1,500 permanent operational positions.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Initial investigation into a helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe pinpoints rock collision as the cause; seven lives were lost in the incident.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The burial of Bosco Kebati, a former Kenya Power employee, sparked public conflict between his first and second families over funeral arrangements and exclusion claims. A content creator daughter from the second family alleged on social media that she and her mother were barred from viewing the body, contributing to the eulogy, and lowering the casket.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A video of politician Millicent Omanga dancing with secondary school students while dressed in a matching school uniform has triggered criticism on social media, with commentators expressing concern that an adult wearing student attire blurs professional boundaries and borders on self-infantilization.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania, costing Ksh. 5,700 and valid for up to 92 days, though citizens of East African Community and Southern African Development Community states are exempt.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TikTok has notified Kenyan creators to submit tax and residency information as the platform prepares to apply withholding deductions to eligible earnings at reported rates of 5% for residents and 20% for non-residents, though the platform has not clarified when deductions will begin or how rates will apply to different payout types.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Diplomatic correspondence and family petitions reveal that Ugandan citizens were recruited under false promises of civilian employment, coerced into the Russian armed forces, and suffered casualties on Ukrainian frontlines. According to Ukrainian estimates, Russia has recruited about 27,000 foreign nationals from 130 countries since 2022.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dancehall veteran Redsan has denied circulating rumors that radio presenters were running away or hiding from him out of fear, attributing the misconception to a lighthearted skit by media personality Kwambox and accusing critics of trying to derail momentum around his 30-year anniversary concert.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the US. The men, allegedly linked to Black Axe organised crime network, face charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto said Kenya remains open to foreign investors and workers who comply with Kenyan laws and regulations, stating that the government has removed barriers to investment. He noted foreign direct investment had grown from $1.6 billion to $3.2 billion.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Shanzu court has found six Iranians accused of trafficking over a tonne of methamphetamine valued at approximately Sh8.2 billion to have a case to answer. The magistrate ruled that the prosecution had established sufficient evidence to require the six accused persons to present their defence under the Criminal Procedure Code.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has sparked outrage after defending individuals labeled as "goons," arguing that youth hired to disrupt meetings and cause political mayhem are simply struggling citizens forced by poverty to make a living, and calling on rival leaders to show empathy towards them.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is expected to receive about Ksh.51.8 billion (equivalent to $400 million) in emergency financing from the World Bank through its Rapid Response Option, with funds aimed at addressing El Niño, an Ebola outbreak in the region, and high energy prices. The financing is expected to be made available within six weeks.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-second video circulating online shows adult men forcibly handing alcoholic drinks to schoolboys in uniforms in a residential area, sparking public outrage over child exploitation and illegal supply of alcohol to minors.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US-based Kenyan Victoria Bwire-Kettnitz, 57, is competing for the title of New York Fashion Week's Next Runway Star, challenging age-related standards in the modeling industry.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following weeks of public scrutiny and legal disputes over his late wife's death and burial, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu has shared a detailed tribute honouring their 20-year marriage, reflecting on their life together from when they met and building a family.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ten people died and many others were critically injured in two separate road accidents: five deaths and eight injuries in a matatu-trailer collision at Twin's Bridge on the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway, and a second incident in Kitui County. Among the deceased were members of a family returning from an Administration Police pass-out parade in Nairobi.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has warned political leaders and supporters of strict enforcement of the Public Order Act ahead of the electioneering period, cautioning that violence, incitement, and disruption of lawful gatherings will attract firm action. The NPS cited observed incidents of political intolerance, violence and thuggery that undermine public order and threaten national cohesion.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba has been shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for her story "The Last Shop," published by Jahazi Press in August 2024. Five stories were selected from over four hundred submissions for the prestigious award recognising African writing.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
xAI's Grok chatbot went viral on X after responding to a user's profile analysis request with direct, unfiltered commentary that drew widespread reactions. The AI paired the user with figures including Kenyan President William Ruto and Spanish dictator Francisco Franco based on their posts and retweets.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Miss World Kenya Ivy Trizah Muhenje has secured a Top 5 position in Africa in the Multimedia Challenge at the 75th Miss World Festival in Vietnam. She was also named among the Top 6 in Africa in the Beauty With a Purpose challenge and Top 3 in Africa in the Sports Challenge, among other placements.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Congolese music star Fally Ipupa headlines a concert at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Saturday, September 5, alongside South African Amapiano acts Kamo Mphela and DJ Maphorisa, and Kenyan and Congolese performers including Kodong Klan.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Armed criminal gangs have targeted motorists in broad daylight along the Nairobi Expressway, with viral social media images showing suspects surrounding vehicles and stealing personal belongings, sparking public outrage over national security concerns.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →