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SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi during the launch of biometric registration for dependents aged 7- 17 in Nairobi, on June 10th 2026. …
Why SHA wants hospitals not dispensing drugs punishedThe Standard
Dan Owino an artisan along Landhies Road in Nairobi, June 11, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] They termed it a budget for the elite, with little deliberate plans to cushion the ordinary Kenyan from the high cost of living. …
Why Mbadi's Sh4.8tn budget is out of touch with 'hustlers'The Standard
Treasury CS John Mbadi before reading the 2026 Budget Estimates at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. …
Inside bag of goodies for teachers and lecturersThe Standard
Police officers keep vigil outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on June 11, 2026. …
Mixed reactions greet election year's budgetThe Standard
… The gold is audited, insured and stored in some of the most protected vaults," Toure said during the launch in Nairobi.The company argues that gold offers a reliable store of value, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty. …
New digital platform lets Kenyans buy gold for as little as Sh20The Standard
… The pressure on Nairobi’s maternity facilities has been a longstanding concern as growing demand, high patient volumes and overcrowding continue to strain healthcare resources. …
New maternity unit brings healthcare closer to families in GikombaThe Standard
… eeking employment opportunities in the country. “All other categories of Kenyan workers remain eligible to pursue employment opportunities in Kuwait in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries,” the PS statedOfficials said the ongoing engagements between Nairobi …
No new ban on Kenyan workers seeking job opportunities in KuwaitThe Standard
… The report outlines mechanisms to integrate cultural diplomacy into political, subnational, and economic fields—particularly among Global South partners and BRICS nations.At a simultaneous commemoration of the UN event held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Chinese …
China and Kenya lead calls for global dialogue to bridge shifting world dividesCitizen Digital
… Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, who also has Kenyan citizenship, was taken by armed, masked individuals on Tuesday at around 3 a.m. and bundled into a white vehicle after leaving a casino on the outskirts of Nairobi, according to a police report filed by his wife that cited witness …
South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in KenyaCitizen Digital
… People’s Budget’ as recycled Gov't figures By Dennis Otieno June 11, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi speaks during a post-budget briefing at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi …
Treasury CS Mbadi dismisses opposition's ‘People’s Budget’ as recycled Gov't figuresMOJA announced a 24-hour closure of the Nairobi Expressway between Eastern Bypass and Southern Bypass from 10pm on June 13 to 10pm on June 14 to install fabricated beams for the Airtel footbridge. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes, with specific entry and exit instructions provided for those travelling toward and from Nairobi's Central Business District.
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MOJA announced a 24-hour closure of the Nairobi Expressway between Eastern Bypass and Southern Bypass from 10pm on June 13 to 10pm on June 14 to install fabricated beams for the Airtel footbridge. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes, with specific entry and exit instructions provided for those travelling toward and from Nairobi's Central Business District.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, a former cabinet minister under President Mwai Kibaki who served as MP for Kilgoris across multiple terms between 2003 and 2022, has died while undergoing treatment in Nairobi. He served as Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons from 2006 to 2007, overseeing the enactment of the Refugee Act of 2006.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has been elected party leader of the Ukweli Party at its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, taking formal control as he seeks to expand the party's national presence ahead of the next General Election.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Veteran politician, businessman and former public administrator H.M. ole Lempaka has died. Leaders and community members have paid tribute to him as a courageous leader who shaped Kenya's politics, business and governance, including serving as District Commissioner, Managing Director of the National Irrigation Board, a commercial bank owner, and National Treasurer of FORD-Asili during the push for multiparty democracy.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Amnesty International reports that Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a 51-year-old South Sudanese whistleblower with Kenyan citizenship living in Nairobi, was abducted at gunpoint in Nairobi and forcibly deported to South Sudan, where he is now held at a military facility in Juba. Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit had warned his life was in danger due to his revelations of corruption linked to South Sudan's ruling elite.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari was arraigned on corruption charges for allegedly awarding a tender for the county assembly office block construction to Jetta Builders Limited despite the company not being the lowest evaluated bidder, conferring an unlawful benefit of over Ksh.30.2 million. He pleaded not guilty to two charges including wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and was freed on Ksh.400,000 cash bail.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Commission on Administrative Justice has secured the release of KCSE certificates for two former students whose schools had allegedly withheld their academic documents, preventing them from accessing employment and higher education. The government has reinforced its position that certificates should not be used to settle disputes or recover school-related costs.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Civil society organizations have condemned a violent disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum in Nairobi that was discussing the government's 2026/27 budget. According to Transparency International Kenya, individuals described as "state-hired goons" stormed the meeting at All Saints Cathedral, with one assailant allegedly arrested claiming to have been sent by a government official, and the incident resulted in theft of valuables.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has revoked the operating licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following investigations into an incident that killed KMTC student Eugene Mutuku. The authority found serious shortcomings in the Sacco's safety practices, compliance status, and fleet management.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority revoked the operator licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following investigations into the death of Kenya Medical Training College student Eugene Mutuku, who was thrown from a moving matatu. NTSA found that the Sacco's management had lost control of fleet operations, lacked adequate safety protocols, and posed a danger to road users.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Utumishi Girls Academy founder Edward Mbugua explained that the school's dormitory destroyed by fire was named Meline Waithera Dormitory in honour of his late daughter, who died in a road accident in Nairobi in June 2021. He said leftover funeral contributions were used toward the dormitory's establishment.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche is confident her team can win the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship in Tanzania (June 13–23), using the tournament to prepare for an upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Kenya's Group A matches are against Sudan on June 13, Somalia on June 15, and Tanzania on June 17.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Amnesty International Kenya has demanded urgent guarantees for the safety and access to medical care of businessman Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy Dit, a Kenyan–South Sudanese citizen reportedly abducted in Nairobi on June 10 and unlawfully deported to South Sudan, where he is allegedly being held at a military detention facility in Juba.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Motorists Association of Kenya has rejected NTSA plans to charge vehicle owners for converting physical logbooks into electronic logbooks, arguing that motorists have already paid for logbooks during registration and should not incur additional costs for the government's digitisation agenda.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary dismissed reports that Kuwait imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, saying recent changes by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions. Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait nearly a decade ago, and the recent Kuwaiti communication reflects the existing regulatory framework rather than a new policy targeting Kenya.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Joyce Nduta's five-year-old son Luther Mwangi went missing on April 15, 2026, near a Baptist church in Dandora Phase 4, Nairobi. The boy, who has autism, was last seen wearing a yellow T-shirt and black trousers, and his mother has been searching for him with help from authorities.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Capital FM Sustainability Town Hall, corporate and civil society leaders argued that meaningful development requires placing communities at the centre of economic growth and decision-making. The discussion examined the social pillar of ESG frameworks, with speakers emphasizing that businesses must address societal needs while ensuring people are protected, empowered and included in the development process.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Pipeline Company's General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services told Capital FM's Sustainability Town Hall that sustainable growth requires placing communities and workers at the centre of economic progress, emphasising the importance of the social pillar of ESG frameworks, employee wellbeing, and organisations' accountability to employees, customers and communities.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission in promoting inclusion and equality for all Kenyans. He assured the commission of government support in advancing its mandate and pledged continued Government backing to enhance the commission's capacity while safeguarding its autonomy.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Nairobi's Kilimani area, elderly women gather daily outside shops seeking casual work like washing clothes and cleaning homes, citing rising cost of living and limited income sources. Many are unable to access government pensions until age 70, forcing them to work despite age discrimination from employers.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A memorial service for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a school fire last month was held at Gilgil Stadium, led by First Lady Rachel Ruto and attended by senior government officials and bereaved families. The bodies of 15 victims present at the stadium will be released to families for burial, with one student already buried previously in Kwale County.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →