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Moses Kinyanjui

2026-04-262026-09-20

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Airways seeks fresh capital, eyes new national airline deal in recovery push By Moses Kinyanjui May 29, 2026 01:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KQ chairman Kiprono Kittony and acting CEO George Kam

    Kenya Airways seeks fresh capital, eyes new national airline deal in recovery push
  3. Citizen Digital

    Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiations By Moses Kinyanjui May 19, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi addressing the pr

    Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiations
  4. Citizen Digital

    Murkomen says four killed, 30 injured in fuel price protests By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 07:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen.

    Murkomen says four killed, 30 injured in fuel price protests
  5. Citizen Digital

    225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednes

    225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander
  6. Citizen Digital

    Fred Matiang'i: The worst is yet to come, brace yourselves By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential hopeful Dr.

    Fred Matiang'i: The worst is yet to come, brace yourselves
  7. Citizen Digital

    Presidents start arriving in Kenya for Africa Forward summit By Moses Kinyanjui May 10, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano receiving Sierra Leone president Ju

    Presidents start arriving in Kenya for Africa Forward summit
  8. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua makes 11 demands at impeachment hearing By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 02:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former DP Rigathi Gachagua speaks during an interview with Ramogi TV on March 25, 2026.

    Gachagua makes 11 demands at impeachment hearing
  9. Citizen Digital

    IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting of bodaboda riders in Vihiga By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Police officers dispersing protesters in Luanda, Vihiga County on April

    IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting of bodaboda riders in Vihiga
  10. Citizen Digital

    IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting during boda boda protests in Vihiga By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Police officers dispersing protesters in Luanda, Vihiga County o

    IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting during boda boda protests in Vihiga
  11. Citizen Digital

    Parliament invites public participation on Ksh.4.8T 2026 budget By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 09:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File photo of Kenya's Parliament buildings in Nairobi.

    Parliament invites public participation on Ksh.4.8T 2026 budget
Politics

Gachagua alleges Ruto behind Muthaiga Golf Club land invasion

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind the recent invasion of a section of Muthaiga Golf Club by the Kenya Forest Service, which claims the parcel encroaches onto the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. Gachagua accused Ruto of seeking to grab private property for self-gain and vowed to stop the land grab.

17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 17 September

  1. Gachagua alleges Ruto behind Muthaiga Golf Club land invasion

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind the recent invasion of a section of Muthaiga Golf Club by the Kenya Forest Service, which claims the parcel encroaches onto the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. Gachagua accused Ruto of seeking to grab private property for self-gain and vowed to stop the land grab.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. IEBC dismisses claims of illegal election system procurement

    The IEBC Commissioner said the Commission is lawfully procuring the Integrated Elections Management System through a tender process for the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims of illegal procurement and asserting they have sufficient time within legal timelines.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. Linda Mwananchi faction attacks Ruto, backs Sifuna for president

    The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, held a rally in Nairobi on Sunday criticizing President Ruto's management of national resources and arguing he does not deserve a second term. Governor James Orengo called for Sifuna to replace Ruto, saying he is equipped to steer the nation to prosperity.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ruto calls for mutual-benefit partnerships in Africa

    Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa is seeking partnerships of mutual benefit and no longer accepting exploitative relationships, calling for investment pacts anchored on mutual gain to advance societies.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. President Ruto signs four Bills into law for governance

    President William Ruto assented to four Bills including the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, the Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, and the Trust Administration Bill. The Public Finance Management Amendment Bill is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight of government funds, create a standardized mechanism for grants to county governments, and introduce penalties for accounting officers who fail to implement assembly committee resolutions.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Centum appoints Thomas Omondi as acting CEO

    Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trade CS says visa-free rules misused by foreign hawkers

    Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has cited misuse of visa-free entry regulations introduced in January 2024 by foreigners engaging in unlawful retail and local trade, stating that visitors under tourist visas must comply with work permit provisions and those found in contravention will have their visas revoked.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. President Ruto announces ban on unprocessed mineral exports

    President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will no longer export raw minerals, stating the government will instead process all minerals—including gold, limestone, iron ore, graphite, titanium, and soda ash—locally to increase employment and capital value. He said the administration will seek partnerships to process these minerals.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Government attributes milk shortage to drought ahead of El Niño

    The Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Development PS said drought preceding anticipated El Niño rains has affected livestock pastures and limited milk production. The government has agreed to allow duty-free import of maize for animal feed and the Kenya Dairy Board will monitor pricing to ensure processors access raw material.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Matiang'i alleges new police uniforms scheme benefits top leaders

    Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i has alleged that the government's move to introduce new police uniforms is a money-making scheme for individuals in power, who use their companies to supply uniforms at inflated prices. He argues Kenya has the capacity to produce uniforms through institutions like the National Youth Service and Kenya Police Service, and that the proposed Ksh2.8 billion procurement could be redirected to other sectors.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Old Mutual reports Ksh.882 million profit in first half 2026

    Old Mutual Holdings reported net profits of Ksh.882 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from Ksh.5 million in the same period last year, driven by improved claims management, underwriting discipline, and cost control.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC in hate speech investigation

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mobile money fraud tops online fraud cases in first half 2026

    The Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. IEBC summoned and fined code of conduct breaches in Ol Kalou polls

    IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission summoned several people who breached the code of conduct in the Ol Kalou mini polls held on July 16, 2026, and fined and warned them through the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee process. She maintained that no malpractice was witnessed inside polling stations and that deployed officers ensured security and order were well maintained.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. President Ruto congratulates Zambia's Hichilema on re-election

    President William Ruto has congratulated Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on winning re-election with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13, defeating 13 challengers, saying the victory will anchor Hichilema's visionary leadership and strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. KCB Group reports Ksh49.3 billion gross profit in H1 2026

    KCB Group PLC reported a Ksh.49.3 billion gross profit for the first half of 2026, a 20.8% rise, driven by strong income growth and disciplined cost management. Total assets grew 16.8% to Ksh.2.3 trillion, while the board declared interim dividends of Ksh.3.00 per share, a 50% increase from the prior year.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Ruto defends early launch of Kenya's Vision 2060 plan

    President William Ruto defended his Vision 2060 plan as a blueprint to secure Kenya's future, arguing that the country must prioritize the next generation over electoral cycles. Speaking at the Beyond 2030 Summit, he dismissed criticism that the plan should wait until after the next election, contending that leaders have focused too much on elections rather than long-term challenges.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Kenya's Communications Authority mandates cyber café session logging

    Kenya's Communications Authority has ruled that all public cyber cafés must log and retain customer login sessions (showing terminal IDs and start/end times) for a minimum of three years, while excluding personal browsing history, as part of new cybercrime prevention regulations.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ruth Kulundu appointed acting IEBC CEO effective August 5

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. President Ruto assures 2027 elections will be free, peaceful

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. MP John Kaguchia arrested after night at RMS offices

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NCIC will not investigate hate speech based on social media clips alone

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate, officer

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Belva Digital, WildMango win innovation award for AI marketing tool

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. President Ruto calls on security to address youth goon culture

    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

  2. Three suspects arrested in Chaiiwali café robbery case

    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

  3. Three suspects arrested for Westlands café robbery

    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

Monday 20 July

  1. Judiciary says court operations normal despite planned lawyers boycott

    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

Wednesday 8 July

  1. LSK demands investigation into deaths of two advocates

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. CS Kagwe criticizes tariff escalation limiting African agricultural value-addition

    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

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