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Ruth Kulundu appointed as acting IEBC CEO By Moses Kinyanjui August 05, 2026 01:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) acting CEO Ruth Kulundu Audio By Voc …
Ruth Kulundu appointed as acting IEBC CEOCitizen Digital
President Ruto: 2027 elections will be free and peaceful By Moses Kinyanjui August 04, 2026 12:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaking to village elders from all 47 counties at St …
President Ruto: 2027 elections will be free and peacefulCitizen Digital
MP John Kaguchia arrested by DCI officers after spending night at RMS offices By Moses Kinyanjui August 03, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament (MP) John Kaguchia spe …
MP John Kaguchia arrested by DCI officers after spending night at RMS officesCitizen Digital
NCIC to Kenyans: We will not rely on TikTok clips, only formal complaints By Moses Kinyanjui July 29, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. …
NCIC to Kenyans: We will not rely on TikTok clips, only formal complaintsCitizen Digital
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate, probation officer By Moses Kinyanjui July 28, 2026 10:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi (Right) an …
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate, probation officerCitizen Digital
Belva Digital, WildMango earn Distinction for Innovation as new AI tool wins in global hackathon By Moses Kinyanjui July 23, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter WildMango Co-Founder and Belva Digital …
Belva Digital, WildMango earn Distinction for Innovation as new AI tool wins in global hackathonCitizen Digital
President Ruto directs security agencies to tame goonism By Moses Kinyanjui July 21, 2026 02:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaking in State House, Nairobi, where he received a r …
President Ruto directs security agencies to tame goonismCitizen Digital
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali café robbery arrested By Moses Kinyanjui July 21, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of the recovered firearms found inside a residence linked to the su …
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali café robbery arrestedCitizen Digital
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali café robbery arrested By Moses Kinyanjui July 21, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of the recovered firearms found inside a residence linked to the su …
Three more suspects linked to Chaiiwali café robbery arrestedCitizen Digital
Judiciary assures normal court proceedings ahead of lawyers boycott By Moses Kinyanjui July 20, 2026 02:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Supreme Court of Kenya. …
Judiciary assures normal court proceedings ahead of lawyers boycottThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO while retaining her role as Deputy Commission Secretary - Operations, following the February 2026 resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan. Kulundu has 12 years of experience in election coordination and holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO while retaining her role as Deputy Commission Secretary - Operations, following the February 2026 resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan. Kulundu has 12 years of experience in election coordination and holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi.
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President William Ruto, speaking to village elders at State House on August 4, 2026, assured that his administration will ensure the 2027 General Election will not be marred by irregularities and violence, and that his government will uphold the rule of law and clamp down on those endorsing violence.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has been apprehended by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services offices, where he took refuge after appearing on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show. He said he is being probed over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Kangema Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua and Probation Officer Julius Irungu after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submitted an inquiry file. According to the EACC preliminary report, Irungu approached a complainant on behalf of Kinyua and demanded Ksh.170,000, claiming it would secure a non-custodial sentence through a favourable probation recommendation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belva Digital and WildMango received a Distinction for Innovation award at the AI & Tech Global Hackathon for developing Belva OS, an AI-powered prototype that helps marketers analyse campaign performance, interpret cultural trends, and generate creative concepts.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were arrested following an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. Police recovered two firearms with ammunition from a residence linked to the suspects and linked them to the incident captured on CCTV footage.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were apprehended during an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. A search of a residence linked to them recovered two loaded firearms.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judiciary says court proceedings will not be disrupted by a planned boycott by lawyers opposing court orders that prevent the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct cases against judges. The Law Society of Kenya announced lawyers would boycott courts on July 22 and target judges who obtained immunity orders.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has demanded immediate investigations into the deaths of two advocates, Esther Wairimu Keige and Edward Kariuki Muthee, who were found dead after going missing. LSK President Charles Kanjama called for a multi-agency investigative team and announced a nationwide protest on Friday.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has urged African nations to confront the practice of tariff escalation, where developed markets allow low or zero duty on raw agricultural commodities but impose high tariffs on processed versions, arguing the practice discourages industrialisation, locks farmers into exporting cheap raw materials, and shifts manufacturing and jobs to foreign economies.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority announced that private vehicles older than four years will be subjected to mandatory annual inspections from July 1 at Ksh.2,000 per vehicle, but clarified that traffic officers will not enforce this requirement during routine checks.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have barricaded major roads in Nairobi including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and Rongai ahead of planned anniversary protests commemorating victims killed in June 25 anti-government protests in 2024 and 2025. Protesters plan to conduct a nationwide candlelighting ceremony to honour those killed.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya prepared for the second commemoration of victims from the June 25, 2024 protests, survivors planned nationwide candlelighting ceremonies to honour the fallen. President Ruto cautioned against chaos and destruction of property during the anniversary, stating that Kenya believes in order and the rule of law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyans plan to hold a second commemoration of June 25, 2024 protest victims with nationwide candlelighting ceremonies on Thursday. President Ruto has cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of services during the anniversary.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told Kenyan youth to agitate for their rights through lawful means rather than violence, saying freedom and responsibility are inseparable and that character is shaped by daily choices.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has introduced an Anti-Counterfeit Security Device—a digitally verifiable certification mark with a unique identifier—to be affixed to designated goods before they enter the market, allowing consumers to verify authenticity via smartphone and enforcement officers to scan at the border.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested along with eight others while protesting plans to hive off 76 acres of Nairobi National Park for the Bomas of Kenya expansion project and relocation of an animal orphanage. The protesters opposed the plan on grounds that the park is a national heritage and should not be used for construction.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has clarified that a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base will not expose nearby communities to the virus, stating that health security protocols are being observed in collaboration with the Kenyan government.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has designated 25 counties as either 'very high risk' or 'high risk' for Ebola, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and border counties, amid outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government is maintaining high alert at 26 points of entry and monitoring 10 neighbouring countries, though no positive cases have been reported in Kenya.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony announced the airline is pursuing short-term emergency funding and plans to leverage its PLC listing to attract investment, while also bidding to become a national airline for another country as part of its recovery strategy.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public transport operators have halted their strike for seven days to allow government negotiations on fuel price reduction. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said both parties agreed to hold "high-level" talks until May 26.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that four people were killed and 30 injured during fuel price hike protests across the country. Murkomen said a probe has been launched into the deaths, alleged the protests were infiltrated by goons sponsored by unidentified politicians, and reported 348 arrests made during the unrest.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that 225 people have been arrested during ongoing fuel price hike protests, saying protesters did not pursue their grievances lawfully. Mohamud also reported that five police vehicles were vandalised, one civilian car was damaged, and six police officers were injured during clashes with protesters.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i, a 2027 presidential hopeful, claims the nation will suffer further from the current administration's failed leadership, citing ongoing fuel price hike protests and what he describes as widespread corruption and looting of public institutions.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heads of State are arriving in Kenya ahead of the Africa Forward summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together at least 30 presidents, innovators, and business leaders to address regional and global challenges.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team presented demands at his impeachment hearing, arguing he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds and seeking court declarations that the impeachment violated multiple constitutional articles and that public participation was inadequate.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has opened an investigation into a fatal shooting by police in Luanda, Vihiga County on May 4 during a protest by bodaboda operators over the confiscation of 20 motorcycles. The protest escalated into public disorder, resulting in one death and the arrest of five suspected protesters.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →