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… He claimed the petroleum business was lucrative because it involved billions of dollars, stating that President William Ruto went to the Middle East, identified three companies and made a deal with them before looking for a proxy company. …
Gachagua says he's 'vindicated' after Museveni fuel remarks on G-to-G dealThe Standard
… The 1956 Suez Crisis exposed Britain’s financial and military weakness and destroyed much of its remaining influence in the Middle East. …
Lessons Kenya can learn from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland memorandumCitizen Digital
Final rally of season in Saudi Arabia cancelled due to Middle East conflict By AFP September 17, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The driver Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston of Team T …
Final rally of season in Saudi Arabia cancelled due to Middle East conflictCitizen Digital
… -m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Last week, the Houthis seized control of the entirety of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital artery for Saudi oil exports as the wider Middle East …
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'Citizen Digital
… Photo by - / AFP Audio By Vocalize Within a matter of days, Yemen's Houthis have swept south and seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their rise as a force to be reckoned with in the constellation of Iran-backed armed groups across the Middle East. …
Who are Yemen's Houthis?Citizen Digital
… The Republican billionaire sought to link the "war on terror" that followed 9/11, which sparked years of US involvement in Middle East wars, with his current conflict in Iran. …
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacksThe Standard
… In March this year, for example, SCO member states issued a statement expressing grave concern over developments in the Middle East and the strikes on Iran. …
From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperationThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterSingle-aisle aeroplanes account for nearly 75 per cent of new deliveries supporting domestic, intra-African and short-haul international connectivity to Eurasia and the Middle East.Its widebody fleet will more than double by 2045, reflecting growth in A …
Report: Africa's aircraft fleet to more than double by 2045 on rising air travel demandCitizen Digital
… The strikes sparked Tehran's retaliation in blocking the Strait of Hormuz -- causing global oil prices to surge -- as the conflict spread in the Middle East. …
US slaps sanctions on Iran airlines, service providersThe Standard
… government fell apart after the rebels welcomed an Iranian plane to the capital Sanaa, setting off a spate of attacks.The fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and government troops supported by US ally Saudi Arabia signals the emergence of a new front in the wider Middle East …
More than 140 killed in latest Yemen clashes: military sourcesPresident William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that inconsistent application of international law and unequal power within the UN are undermining trust in the multilateral system, and that credibility depends on whether rules are applied consistently rather than invoked selectively.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that inconsistent application of international law and unequal power within the UN are undermining trust in the multilateral system, and that credibility depends on whether rules are applied consistently rather than invoked selectively.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto challenged the post-World War II global order at the UN General Assembly, arguing that institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect modern geopolitical realities and must be reformed to grant Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and economic governance. Ruto highlighted that Africa's 54 UN member states, representing over a quarter of the General Assembly, have no permanent seat on the Security Council, where five nations hold permanent power that the other 188 do not.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
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 →
Yemen's Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching deadly strikes killing civilians and prisoners, as the Iran-backed group seizes strategic Red Sea territory. The UN forecasts over 230,000 displaced in coming months, with hundreds already dead and thousands fleeing the Houthi takeover.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have agreed to establish a multi-agency team to develop a national strategy combating cybercrime, maritime crime, drug abuse, and border control weaknesses. President Ruto committed to advancing Kenya's ratification of the UN Convention against Cybercrime and deepening cooperation on law enforcement training and treatment standards.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran has communicated its conditions to Washington through mediators for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blockaded during the Middle East war. The country says it will not lift the blockade unless its conditions are met and US commitments are honoured.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 130 heads of state meet for the UN General Assembly with the organization facing attacks from Trump, who has reduced America's contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip the gathering to hold one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday as tensions rose in the Middle East. No official explanation was given for the change, though forecasts showed rain and thunderstorms were expected in the Camp David area on Sunday.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germans voted Sunday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state elections where far-right and far-left gains threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. Merz, who has been in power for 16 months, cancelled a UN General Assembly trip to prepare for potential fallout after the AfD dealt his CDU a significant defeat in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended the Government-to-Government fuel deal, stating it was introduced to address a severe US dollar shortage that threatened fuel supplies and economic stability when President Ruto's administration took office in September 2022. At the time, fuel stations were operating with minimal or no stocks and refined petroleum products accounted for approximately Sh65 billion of the country's import bill.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says recent remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about Uganda buying petroleum through middlemen in Kenya have vindicated his longstanding criticism of Kenya's Government-to-Government fuel procurement arrangement.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint agreement in Cardiff on September 14, 2026 declaring their right to self-determination and shared pursuit of independence from the United Kingdom, rejecting Westminster's refusal to authorise referendums. The agreement has drawn attention and support across former British colonies in Africa, where it mirrors arguments colonial administrations once used to delay self-rule, with Kenya drawing parallels to its own independence struggle that lasted nearly eighty years.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The International Automobile Federation announced that the final round of the World Rally Championship in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to regional developments, though the Middle East Regional Rally Championship will proceed as planned.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Mecca, the Islamic holy city, which the Houthis rejected as a lie. The accusation follows escalating tensions as the Iran-backed Houthis have seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ships.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Houthis, an Iran-backed armed group belonging to Yemen's Zaidi Shia minority, have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and now control Yemen's Red Sea coast and significant northern territory including the capital Sanaa. The movement, also known as Ansar Allah and named after late spiritual leader Badreddin al-Houthi, rose in the 1990s in response to alleged sectarian discrimination against Zaidis in Yemen's impoverished north.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, notably absent President Donald Trump, who instead paid respects at the Pentagon and linked the subsequent "war on terror" to his current conflict in Iran.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, with both multilateral engagements focused on galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The BRICS and SCO members jointly account for more than half the world's population and about 30 percent of the global economy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Boeing's 2026 Commercial Market Outlook projects Africa's commercial aircraft fleet will grow from 755 to 1,625 planes over the next 20 years, driven by rising passenger traffic expected to grow nearly six per cent annually. Of nearly 1,200 newly delivered aircraft, 870 will be single-aisle jets for domestic and regional networks, while cargo freighters are forecast to increase from 60 to 150.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatants between Saturday midday and Sunday morning, with military sources reporting 84 government troops and 57 rebel fighters killed. The clashes are part of days-long fighting over control of a Red Sea gateway, with more than 300 combatants and some civilians killed since the Houthi offensive began Thursday.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a two-day visit as both countries face potential US sanctions over financial links to Iran. The trip comes amid a months-long Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, and as Washington threatens expanded sanctions against Tehran's backers and partners.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial argues that the United States, Israel, and Russia—led by Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin respectively—are struggling empires engaged in prolonged wars, internally unstable despite appearances, and losing global credibility by ignoring international law.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
British filmmaker James Hakesley and Kenyan-born Roy Kimani's virtual production company CUBE Studio is bringing LED volume technology to Nairobi to reduce production costs and expand creative possibilities for Kenyan filmmakers. The technology uses large LED screens and game-engine software to display fully rendered digital environments in real time, allowing filmmakers to blend performers with settings during production rather than in post-production.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that as renewable energy becomes a larger share of global electricity generation, Kenya should use its clean-energy advantage—over 90 per cent of the country's electricity comes from renewable sources—to develop industrial capacity, exports, and jobs, with international partnerships like those with Dubai helping to provide technological expertise and capital access.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Six months into a war with the United States, Iran says putting diplomacy back on track is possible if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. A ceasefire was agreed in April and a memorandum toward a peace deal was signed in June, but no final agreement has been reached, and the US has since declared "economic warfare" against Tehran.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Once Kashmir's top export until the 1980s, the handwoven carpet industry is experiencing steady decline as younger generations abandon the painstaking craft due to long hours, low wages, and changing aspirations, with recent wars adding further pressure to the trade.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on Kenya to unlock its meat industry's potential through value addition, processing, and technology investment, warning that exporting live animals instead of finished products exports jobs to other countries. Kenya produced 613,627 tonnes of meat valued at Sh397 billion in 2024, with beef accounting for 260,000 tonnes.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →