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Peter Mwangi

2026-04-242026-10-16

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … According to a resident, Peter Mwangi, the motorcycle dragged the woman for about 100 metres before the rider abandoned it and fled. …

    Uproar as woman killed in motorcycle accident at Makutano flyover in Kirinyaga
  3. Citizen Digital

    … VALR’s Peter Mwangi is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Africa’s role in the future of global finance. …

    African regulators meet in Nairobi for blockchain festival
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … In the period under review, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the tea experts led by Peter Mwangi said the industry faced challenges including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that disrupted the shipment routes and led to high cost of petroleum.He noted that the introduction of …

    Tea factories declare lower bonuses
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Peter Mwangi questioned why some miraa transporters appeared to operate without sufficient regard for traffic regulations. …

    Kirinyaga parents warned against giving boda bodas to underage children
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Peter Mwangi, Kenya country manager for VALR, said emerging financial technologies could help ease some of the challenges affecting cross-border payments. …

    Payment, logistics gaps threaten Africa’s digital commerce growth
  8. The Standard

    … According to a family source, Felistus Njeri began feeling unwell after the tragedy that claimed the lives of all her children, Fidelis Waithira, 14, Catherine Wanjiku, 12, and Victor Kirubi, 8, as well as her two brothers-in-law, Peter Mwangi and George Ngugi. …

    A year of grief: Woman dies after losing husband and three children
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowances By Peter Mwangi July 26, 2026 10:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KNUT officials led by National Chairman Dr Patrick Karinga, alongside Mic …

    Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowances
  11. The Standard

    … Catherine Mugane and Peter Mwangi were the Best Lady and Man winners with scores of 153 (71, 82) and 143 (77, 66) respectively. …

    Injured Sandhu limps to 77th Limuru Open victory
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    … VALR Country Manager Peter Mwangi said Kenya’s strong digital culture and widespread use of mobile money place it among Africa’s most promising virtual asset markets. …

    Push for cryptocurrency regulation gathers pace
  14. Citizen Digital

    … Peter Mwangi, Kenya Country Manager for VALR, said Kenya’s widespread use of mobile money and digital payments gives it a competitive advantage in the virtual assets market. …

    Kenya bets on crypto regulations to attract global investors

Yesterday

  1. Woman killed by speeding motorcycle at Makutano flyover in Kirinyaga

    A woman from Kirwarwa village died after being hit by a speeding motorcycle rider at a pedestrian crossing near the Makutano flyover in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Residents are demanding tougher traffic enforcement at the busy junction, citing reckless motorcycle riders as a hazard.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. African regulators gather in Nairobi for blockchain festival

    The Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 opened Thursday at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing venture capitalists, technology companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together to explore investment opportunities in Africa's digital economy and advance cross-border digital trade. The three-day event, running until October 17, focuses on capital access, digital financial infrastructure and regulatory cooperation.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Tea factories announce lower bonus payments to farmers

    Tea factory management has declared reduced bonus payments to farmers for 2025/2026 following the supply of over 1.09 billion kilograms of green leaf, citing challenges including closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting shipping routes, high petroleum costs, and the introduction of a 0.8 per cent export levy on tea.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Kirinyaga police warn parents against giving underage children motorcycles

    Central Region Traffic Police Commander Elizabeth Vivi has cautioned parents in Kirinyaga against allowing underage children to ride motorcycles, citing concerns that the practice is contributing to an increase in road accidents in the county.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Payment and logistics gaps slow Africa digital commerce

    Industry players at the East Africa Digital Commerce Summit 2026 in Nairobi identified high logistics costs, fragmented payment systems, uneven digital infrastructure, and differing regulations as key barriers to cross-border digital commerce in Africa.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Woman dies a year after losing husband and three children

    Felistus Njeri Muturi, a woman from Limuru, has died barely a year after a road tragedy in Naivasha claimed the lives of her husband Frank Muturi, their three children (Fidelis Waithira, 14; Catherine Wanjiku, 12; Victor Kirubi, 8), and two brothers-in-law. According to family sources, she fell ill following the accident that killed her family members.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Teachers threaten exam boycott over unpaid allowances

    The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Jay Sandhu wins 77th Limuru Open golf tournament

    Jay Sandhu won the 77th Limuru Open at Limuru Country Club, finishing at 5-under par 211 with rounds of 70, 72, and 69, despite playing through a hurt right foot. The elite field of 98 top-tier amateurs competed at the event, which also hosted the 100th edition of the Brackenhurst Cup, with 11 junior golfers making the cut.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya's CMA moves to regulate cryptocurrency and digital assets

    Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets to enhance oversight, accountability, and investor protection while supporting orderly market growth. Virtual asset service providers will be required to register locally or establish representative offices in Kenya before obtaining licences.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kenya finalizes crypto regulations to establish blockchain hub

    Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Yego finishes fourth at Kip Keino Classic, eyes African title

    Former world javelin champion Julius Yego finished fourth at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic with a throw of 79.87m in his first full run-up event following injury troubles. Yego cited technical inconsistencies as the reason for missing the podium but said he is focused on retaining the African Senior Athletics Championships title in Accra, Ghana this May, which he hinted could be his final continental competition.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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