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Moses Kinyanjui

2026-04-262026-11-04

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Kenya Meteorological Department: Inside Kenya’s weather monitoring hub By Moses Kinyanjui March 24, 2026 07:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An image of an anemometer used to measure wind speed, air v …

    The Kenya Meteorological Department: Inside Kenya’s weather monitoring hub
  3. April 2026
  4. 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
  5. 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

Yesterday

  1. Gachagua criticizes opposition presidential hopefuls over grassroots effort

    DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua censured opposition figures who expect to secure the presidential ticket without grassroots work, saying the ticket must be earned through grit and substantial support-building, not prominence or "hotel-based" positioning.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Monday 2 November

  1. Over 1 million candidates begin KCSE written examinations

    About 1,048,355 candidates across over 10,000 examination centres have begun written KCSE tests, with exams scheduled to continue until November 20. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government has strengthened security of examination materials and remains vigilant against exam malpractice.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Elections Bill livestreaming provision remains intact, government clarifies

    The government has defended the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024 against public concerns that amendments passed by the National Assembly on October 22 removed the livestreaming requirement for election results. Members of Parliament and President William Ruto maintain that the livestreaming provision for the IEBC remains intact in the Bill ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Petroleum dealers threaten suspension over OMC pricing

    Independent petroleum outlets have called for the suspension of all purchases, accusing Oil Marketing Companies of retailing products above government-set price caps. The outlets claim OMCs have sold petroleum products to independent dealers at prices above the maximum wholesale caps, creating an unsustainable margin squeeze.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Ruto defends Dangote's 24.76% stake purchase in KPC

    President William Ruto has defended Aliko Dangote's acquisition of a 24.76 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company, saying the shares were listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and available for purchase. Ruto criticized opponents of the deal, saying his administration will not tolerate those using KPC as a political blame-shift.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Ruto orders thorough inspection of PSVs after highway collision

    President William Ruto has directed an inspection of all public service vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards following a head-on collision between a bus and a cement tipper truck near Mtito Andei that killed 24 people on Sunday. The Ministry of Roads indicated the accident occurred due to improper overtaking.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 19 October

  1. President Ruto assents to county funding and assembly bills

    President Ruto has signed the County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill at the Eldoret State Lodge. The additional allocations bill increases funding to counties from Ksh.70.67 billion in 2025/2026 to Ksh.71.09 billion in 2026/2027, to support healthcare, agriculture, climate change resilience, drought response, and water.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Ida Odinga urges Kenyans to emulate Raila's peace principles

    At her late husband Raila Odinga's first-year death anniversary in Siaya County, Ida Odinga called on Kenyans to uphold the principles of peace and tolerance that Raila championed throughout his political career, urging youth to pursue change through lawful channels.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Thousands gather in Bondo for Raila Odinga's first death anniversary

    Thousands of Kenyans attended a commemoration at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo called for the occasion to remain apolitical and focused on his legacy.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ruto confident of delivery on 2022 manifesto pledges

    President Ruto told a rally in Tinderet, Nandi County that his administration has delivered on its 2022 election manifesto commitments on infrastructure, universal health coverage, and education, and expressed confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Kenya verifies 122 Ebola contacts, places 108 in quarantine

    The Ministry of Health announced that 122 contacts of the first confirmed Ebola patient have been identified and verified, with 108 placed in quarantine and monitored. None have developed symptoms so far, and contact tracing continues as part of a coordinated national containment response.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Nairobi prepares drainage and waste systems for El Niño rains

    Nairobi County is conducting cleaning exercises including drainage clearing and waste collection to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains forecast for October to December. The multi-agency effort, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, aims to protect up to 100,000 residents at risk, following deadly floods in March–May 2026 that killed at least 66 people.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi prepares multi-agency plan for El Niño rains

    Nairobi County is conducting drainage clearing, waste collection, and building better drainage systems to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains expected from October to December, following the Kenya Meteorological Department's August advisory of above-average rainfall. The county has formulated a plan led by Governor Johnson Sakaja to protect up to 100,000 residents or 20,000 households at risk, learning from devastating March–May 2026 floods that claimed at least 66 lives.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kenya records first Ebola Bundibugyo case; patient from DRC dies

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced Kenya's first confirmed case and death from Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for 7 years, fell ill about a month ago, travelled from DRC to Kampala by road, then flew to Nairobi on October 3 and was isolated at Nairobi Hospital.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. Ruto pledges to shorten teacher CBA review cycle to two years

    President William Ruto promised teachers during World Teachers' Day in Kasarani that he would consider shortening the Collective Bargaining Agreement review cycle from four years to two years, though he said this would be considered after the current 2025–2029 CBA is completed.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government activates national plan for El Niño response

    The government has activated the National Contingency Plan to mitigate anticipated El Niño rains, scaling up interventions through cooperation among security agencies, evacuation procedures, and access route mapping. Search and rescue operations will involve the Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Kenya Red Cross Society, and National Youth Service.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Sifuna crowned Equitable Party leader, eyes 2027 presidency

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been appointed leader of The Equitable Party and vowed to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to lead with integrity and prioritize people-centered change.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ksh.2 trillion Dangote refinery groundbreaking set for Lamu

    President William Ruto will break ground on a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery on Kenya's coast, expected to take up to three years to complete. The refinery is designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day and produce more than 100 million litres of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel daily, helping reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. President Ruto to break ground on Ksh.2 trillion Dangote refinery

    President William Ruto will break ground on September 30 on a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day and expected to take up to three years to complete. The refinery will supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring countries to reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

  1. PLP leader Martha Karua announces death of father Jackson Karua

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua announced the death of her father Jackson Karua, saying he passed away shortly after she visited him at his home in Kirinyaga County. She described him as a principled man and longtime supporter of her career and public service.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. CBK proposes law requiring banks to share customer data

    The Central Bank has proposed draft rules requiring banks and digital payment providers to share customer data with licensed third parties for open banking purposes, with secure data-sharing systems and customer consent required. The CBK says the measure will promote market development, fair competition, and transparency in the national payment system.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election, disputes Ruto victory

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast doubt on President William Ruto's 2022 election victory, stating he knows Raila Odinga won the election, and hinting at a scheme to manipulate the outcome that secured Ruto's win.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Museveni learns of Senator Jirongo's death after citing him

    Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced he had just learned of the death of ex-Kenyan legislator Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a car crash in December 2025. Museveni had earlier credited Jirongo with alerting him in 2019 to the existence of middlemen in East Africa's G-to-G oil importation deal, whereby Uganda was procuring petroleum through Kenyan intermediaries rather than directly between governments.

    21 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 →

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