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Moses Kinyanjui

2026-04-262026-08-05

In coverage

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto awards record-breaker Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8M, custom number plates By Moses Kinyanjui April 30, 2026 09:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with record breaking marathone

    President Ruto awards record-breaker Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8M, custom number plates
  3. Citizen Digital

    I am challenging my impeachment in court again- Gachagua By Moses Kinyanjui April 26, 2026 01:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks during a rally in Dagoretti on April

    I am challenging my impeachment in court again- Gachagua

Today

  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.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  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

Monday 29 June

  1. NTSA clarifies mandatory car inspections will not be enforced

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Police block major Nairobi roads ahead of June 25 memorial protests

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Gen Z-led June 2024 protests reshaped Kenya's political landscape

    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

  2. Second anniversary of June 25 protests planned as commemorations loom

    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

Sunday 21 June

  1. Ruto urges youth to pursue rights lawfully, uphold peace

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Anti-Counterfeit Authority introduces digital certification mark for goods

    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

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Ex-CJ Maraga arrested protesting Nairobi National Park expansion plans

    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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. US Embassy assures Ebola quarantine facility poses no risk to Kenyans

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya marks 25 counties high-risk for Ebola as Uganda, DRC cases emerge

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya Airways seeks capital injection and international airline contracts

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Matatu strike paused for one week of fuel price talks

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Four killed, 30 injured in fuel price hike protests

    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

  2. 225 arrested during Nairobi fuel price hike protests

    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

  3. Matiang'i warns of worsening national crisis under Ruto administration

    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

Sunday 10 May

  1. Presidents arrive in Kenya for Africa Forward summit

    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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Gachagua seeks court declaration that impeachment was unconstitutional

    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

  2. IPOA investigates fatal shooting during Vihiga bodaboda protest

    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

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