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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Despite the setbacks, he noted that the team worked diligently to help deliver a successful CHAN tournament, which Kenya co-hosted alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

    AFCON 2027: Former CHAN Head of Media Operations Elias Makori quits in protest
  3. Citizen Digital

    The outbreak has also spread across the border into Uganda, which has recorded 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths.

    Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
  4. Citizen Digital

    In November 2024, Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was kidnapped in Kenya and taken to a military court in Uganda, where he is facing treason charges.

    South Sudan abductee from Kenya held in military facility in Juba: Amnesty
  5. Citizen Digital

    The caseload in the DRC has spiked to 676, with 136 deaths reported in an outbreak that has also spread to neighbouring Uganda.

    Duale says gov't will obey court order halting Laikipia Ebola facility
  6. Citizen Digital

    We are aiming to reach the final and win the title.” Cheche has largely retained the squad that featured in the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers against Uganda, making only four changes.

    Junior Starlets out to conquer CECAFA ahead of World Cup qualifier
  7. The Standard

    The lender screened Sh587.9 billion worth of transactions under its Environmental and Social Due Diligence framework covering operations across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as part of its commitment to accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon economy.

    KCB disburses Sh49b green loans, screens Sh588b for regional financing
  8. The Standard

    Its proximity to the Kenya-Uganda border further enhances its potential as a regional transport gateway for trade, tourism and investment within the East African Community.

    New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma
  9. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterHe said that "compared to where the epidemiology is heading", the current capacity of 250 isolation beds across the affected provinces would not be enough and needed scaling up "quite rapidly".The outbreak has also spread across the border into Uganda,

    Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
  10. Citizen Digital

    Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan ⁠documented in ​a 2023 report what it called "the ongoing pervasiveness of extra-territorial ​operations" by South Sudanese security forces, especially in Kenya and Uganda.

    South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in Kenya
  11. Citizen Digital

    The allocation comes as a major boost for the country’s preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

    Boost for Sports Fund as Treasury increases 2026/2027 budgetary allocation
Sport

Former CHAN media chief Elias Makori quits AFCON 2027

The News

Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.

4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Former CHAN media chief Elias Makori quits AFCON 2027

    Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Ebola outbreak spreading into new DR Congo areas: WHO

    The World Health Organization warned Friday that an Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas and is larger than initially detected, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since May 15, and isolation bed capacity far below what is needed.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. South Sudanese whistleblower abducted in Kenya, held in Juba military facility

    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.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order

    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.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's Junior Starlets pursue CECAFA title before World Cup qualifier

    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

  3. KCB disburses Sh48.8b green loans across East Africa

    KCB Group disbursed Sh48.8 billion in green financing loans for renewable energy, agriculture, green buildings, and climate-smart investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The bank screened Sh587.9 billion in transactions under its Environmental and Social Due Diligence framework, reaching 25.84 per cent of total lending to green projects in 2025, surpassing its 25 per cent target.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Bungoma transforms Matulo Airstrip into commercial airport

    The County Government of Bungoma and national government are accelerating plans to commercialise Matulo Airstrip, with Governor Kenneth Lusaka consulting affected residents on compensation and land acquisition for runway expansion. A Kenya Airports Authority technical team is expected to plan construction of a passenger terminal.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo

    The World Health Organization warned Friday that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Isolation bed capacity is far below anticipated need, and cases are now occurring through local community spread in addition to travel from hotspots.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in Kenya

    Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a South Sudanese whistleblower who made corruption allegations, was taken by armed, masked individuals in Nairobi early Tuesday and, according to his wife, transported to Juba. His wife told Reuters she does not know his current whereabouts in Juba and is concerned for his wellbeing.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya increases sports fund allocation by over 50 percent

    The National Treasury recommended raising the 2026/2027 budgetary allocation to the Sports Fund to Ksh 25.2 billion, up from Ksh 13.5 billion in the previous fiscal year. The increase supports Kenya's co-hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 and the government's broader goals of youth empowerment and sports development.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. East African finance ministers present 2026/27 budgets amid regional shocks

    Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors watching how they will manage cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while controlling debt. East Africa faces particular vulnerability due to reliance on petroleum and fertiliser imports, prompting the African Development Bank to cut the region's growth forecast for the year by half a percentage point.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Three Congo labs halt Ebola testing due to reagent shortages

    Three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies needed to test for Ebola, according to the WHO. The labs in Bukavu, Lwiro, and Goma are awaiting reagents to resume work on backlogged samples as the outbreak of the Bundibugyo species continues to grow.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Africa CDC warns of contact-tracing gaps amid Ebola outbreak

    The Africa CDC has raised concern over gaps in contact tracing and funding in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the crisis could worsen without urgent action. As of September 24, 2023, more than 635 confirmed cases and 127 deaths have been reported in the DRC, with the CDC noting that only around 6,022 contacts are being tracked when approximately 24,000 should be monitored based on confirmed case numbers.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Tea warehouses hold 10.5 million kg unsold since levy introduction

    Mombasa tea warehouses are holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of a Sh 2.28 per kilo levy for export, with east-of-rift factories accumulating 9,142,657 kgs and west-of-rift factories 1,141,414 kgs in the last five auctions between May 1 and June 2. Tea farmers have called on the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary to address the levy, citing concerns about industry collapse and a shift in buyer preference to teas from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ruto defends Ebola facility as Congo outbreak threatens Kenya

    President William Ruto told the international community that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a major concern for Kenya, defending the government's establishment of an Ebola containment facility in Laikipia with US support. This follows clashes between protesters and police that left at least one person dead.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ugandan opposition leader sues military chief over death threat

    Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Over 1,000 cyclists compete for World Championships spots

    More than 1,000 cyclists, including 38 international elite riders from Africa, Europe and the USA, will compete in the second leg of the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series at Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha on Saturday, tackling 20KM, 60KM, and elite 111KM routes. The event doubles as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier, one of four such 2026 qualifiers in Africa.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kuwait bans domestic worker recruitment from Kenya, 26 other countries

    Kuwait's Interior Ministry has issued a directive prohibiting recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya and 26 other African countries, based on recommendations from its ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health and the Public Authority for Manpower. Domestic workers from some countries including South Africa, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have been granted recruitment, though male workers only in several cases.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. WHO and Africa CDC warn of Ebola funding gaps in DRC and Uganda

    The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that a growing funding gap could undermine Ebola response efforts in Central and East Africa as the outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Opinion: Electric mobility could reduce Kenya's fuel import vulnerability

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's reliance on imported fossil fuels—which consume almost 5 per cent of GDP—makes the economy vulnerable to volatile global markets; the author contends that electric mobility, which other East African countries are adopting, offers a viable alternative.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. WHO, Africa CDC warn of Ebola funding gap in Central, East Africa

    The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that a growing funding gap could undermine Ebola response efforts in Central and East Africa, as the outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  8. South Sudanese whistleblower abducted in Kenya amid deportation fears

    A South Sudanese whistleblower and Kenyan citizen has been abducted at gunpoint in Nairobi, according to police. Activists fear he may be deported to South Sudan and killed for exposing corruption linked to the country's ruling elite.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  9. East African budgets must empower youth, not just fund government

    An opinion piece argues that as East African finance ministers prepare budgets totalling roughly USD 125 billion across six countries, the real test will be whether these budgets shift power and decision-making to young people who must live with today's consequences, rather than simply funding government activity.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola quarantine centre

    Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday during protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds; the centre, set to have 50 isolation beds, had sparked protests earlier in June.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tea levy of Sh2.28 per kilo worries East Rift farmers

    Tea volumes from Mt Kenya region factories have declined in the past three auctions as buyers shift to western Rift teas and alternative sources including Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The newly imposed tea levy at Sh2.28 (0.8 per cent) per kilo, which a senator claims was implemented illegally before parliamentary passage, is cited as a key challenge as the industry faces reduced market activity.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola quarantine centre

    Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday while protesting an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for US citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya has never recorded an Ebola case, and protesters oppose bringing potential carriers of the disease into the country, though the government says it will proceed with the facility.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. DR Congo relocates World Cup warm-up to France from Spain

    DR Congo will play their final World Cup warm-up against Chile in France on Tuesday, after a Spanish town refused to host the match due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the region.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Three arrested after Ugandan rugby player killed in mob attack

    Sydney Gongodyo, a key member of Uganda Rugby Cranes and Pirates Rugby Club, died on June 5 after being assaulted by members of the public who mistakenly accused him of snatching a woman's handbag. Three suspects have been arrested as investigations continue.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Africa must abandon fossil fuels for clean energy transition

    An opinion piece argues that recent deadly protests over fuel prices in Kenya, Comoros and Mozambique underscore Africa's vulnerability to global oil price shocks, particularly as major East African economies import nearly all their refined petroleum; the writer urges the region to shift to clean energy solutions.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. MPs urge government controls on Lake Victoria trade Ebola risk

    MPs from Nyanza have called on the government to implement measures to prevent Ebola spread through trade on Lake Victoria, citing interaction between Kenyan traders and their Congolese and Ugandan counterparts on islands including Remba, Ringiti, and Takawiri.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

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