Politicians are returning to distributing cash handouts to communities as early election fever grips Kenya, raising concerns among residents and governance experts about campaign integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Politicians are returning to distributing cash handouts to communities as early election fever grips Kenya, raising concerns among residents and governance experts about campaign integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard criticizes President Ruto's comments comparing Kenya's fuel prices to those of EAC neighbours, arguing that his insinuations are diplomatically unjustifiable and amount to bullying of regional allies, a pattern the columnist says has repeated itself.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at LUISS School of Government in Rome, President William Ruto unveiled an ambitious roadmap anchored on infrastructure expansion, agricultural transformation, and increased energy capacity to transform Kenya into a first-world economy within a generation. The plan includes doubling the paved road network, constructing at least 50 mega dams to irrigate over 2.5 million acres, tripling electricity capacity within seven years, and delivering more than 240,000 affordable homes.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a 2027 presidential hopeful, has pledged to eliminate politically-linked violence and goonism, criticizing selective law enforcement that allows individuals connected to powerful figures to operate with impunity. Speaking in Nyamira, he framed his candidacy as a mission to restore order, uphold the rule of law, and rebuild institutions.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2026 National Drama and Film Festival, which included over 120,000 learners and formal Grade 10 assessment, should develop a "creator playbook" covering financial management, taxation, intellectual property, and online safety to convert creative talent into economic outcomes and sustainable livelihoods.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Court of Appeal ruled that abortion is not a fundamental right under the Constitution, though it is permissible in narrow circumstances including emergency medical treatment where the mother's life or health is in danger or where another written law permits it.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Tourism Regulatory Authority has dismissed reports that tourists were held hostage at Muthu Keekorok Lodge in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, saying the claims are false and exaggerated. The authority said the situation stems from a labour dispute between lodge management and staff that is being handled through court proceedings, and warned tourism operators against spreading false or misleading information about safety.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto told Kenyans in Italy that Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible and required a translator, while praising Kenya's English proficiency. His remarks sparked fierce online condemnation from Nigerians and other Africans who accused him of demeaning a fellow African nation and exhibiting colonial conditioning.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch firm De Heus is investing Ksh.3 billion in an animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River, aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains and food security. The Netherlands has over 150 companies operating in Kenya and is deepening economic ties with the country as a regional trade hub.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Women's Volleyball Club reached the final of the 2026 Africa Clubs Championship in Cairo, losing 3-1 to Egypt's Al Ahly, but captain Mercy Moim and team patron Judith Sidi Odhiambo expressed pride in the runner-up finish as a major step forward after the team's fifth-place finish the previous year. Three KCB players—Merlyn Terry Tata, Juliana Namutira, and Sharon Cherono—received individual honours at the tournament.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →