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"Wajinga waliisha Kenya!" How Ol Kalou residents offered a masterclass on fearlessly protecting the vote By Kenneth Gachie July 17, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Guarding the ballot Audio By Vo …
"Wajinga waliisha Kenya!" How Ol Kalou residents offered a masterclass on fearlessly protecting the voteCitizen Digital
'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested in Ol Kalou By Kenneth Gachie July 16, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Active citizen and prominent 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ade …
'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested in Ol KalouCitizen Digital
Cash, mattresses, boats, gas cylinders: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou MP seat By Kenneth Gachie July 08, 2026 05:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ol Kalou residents receive mattresses during …
Cash, mattresses, boats, gas cylinders: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou MP seatCitizen Digital
Morara Kebaso barred from making statements about Borabu MP Patrick Osero By Kenneth Gachie July 02, 2026 10:47 (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 activist Morara Kebaso and Borabu MP P …
Morara Kebaso barred from making statements about Borabu MP Patrick OseroCitizen Digital
Court battle looms over 50km/h speed limit on Nairobi-Embu Highway By Kenneth Gachie July 02, 2026 04:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a 50 km/h speed limit signage. …
Court battle looms over 50km/h speed limit on Nairobi-Embu HighwayCitizen Digital
How Elon Musk's monetisation turned Kenyans on X into engagement farmers By Kenneth Gachie July 01, 2026 12:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are se …
How Elon Musk's monetisation turned Kenyans on X into engagement farmersCitizen Digital
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in Nairobi By Kenneth Gachie June 24, 2026 02:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Zimbabwean author Sue Nyath …
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in NairobiCitizen Digital
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in Nairobi By Kenneth Gachie June 24, 2026 02:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Zimbabwean author Sue Nyath …
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in NairobiCitizen Digital
UoN, Strathmore, MKU lead the pack in fresh 2026 university rankings By Kenneth Gachie June 19, 2026 03:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Mount Kenya University entrance. …
UoN, Strathmore, MKU lead the pack in fresh 2026 university rankingsCitizen Digital
Outcry as Kenyans accuse police of harassing, extorting anyone with dreadlocks By Kenneth Gachie June 18, 2026 04:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This is an AI-generated image showing men sporting dreadl …
Outcry as Kenyans accuse police of harassing, extorting anyone with dreadlocksInternational 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 →
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 →
A viral video circulating on social media shows ordinary citizens casually chewing miraa on State House grounds, sparking widespread outrage among Kenyans and leading many to question whether the prestige of the seat of the presidency is eroding.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, following a thorough review of the two markets. The company said the decision is limited to these two countries and does not signal a broader withdrawal from Africa.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →