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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is now banking on a new podcast to enhance City Hall’s engagement with residents.Dubbed ‘let’s talk’, insiders say the county chief intends to use the platform to address common challenges, give his administration’s scorecard and

    Sakaja now banks on 'let's talk' podcast to seek second term
  3. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative aimed at connecting African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors.

    Africa Blockchain Festival launches fellowship to connect startups with investors
  4. Citizen Digital

    Outrage as Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama throws loaves of bread at constituents By Kenneth Gachie September 02, 2026 12:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A video showing Nakuru Town We

    Outrage as Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama throws loaves of bread at constituents
  5. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s healthcare sector is accelerating the adoption of digital technologies, creating growing opportunities for providers of artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine and hospital management systems as health facilities move from pilot projects to wider impl

    Digital health shift puts AI, hospital technology on Kenya procurement agenda
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: "Little Tiny Tasseltop," an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk hair.

    Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
  8. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s competitive gaming scene came alive on August 22 and 23 as the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) Kenya 2026 brought together 16 of the country’s top PUBG MOBILE teams for two days of high-intensity competition at Mount Kenya University, Thika.

    PMNC Kenya 2026: Born to win; Infinix GT 50 Pro powers an unforgettable championship
  9. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya is set to host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24 to 28, bringing together over 300 young athletes and teams from 11 countries across the Zone V region to compete in seven disciplines.

    Nairobi readies to host 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games
  10. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered.

    Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete
  11. Citizen Digital

    KURA boss Kinoti battles Ksh. 5.2M claim by social media account manager By Kenneth Gachie August 12, 2026 01:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) Director

    KURA boss Kinoti battles Ksh. 5.2M claim by social media account manager
  12. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize One day in a boardroom, just mention "collections or recovery" and you’ll see how tension in the room will rise.

    Good practices: Why debt recovery is a customer service in disguise

Yesterday

  1. Nairobi Governor Sakaja launches podcast ahead of 2027 re-election bid

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Africa Blockchain Festival launches startup-investor fellowship program

    Africa Blockchain Festival has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative to connect African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors. The fellowship will take place at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15–17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, with support from venture capital firms Antler and Launch Africa Ventures.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama throws bread at constituents

    A video of Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama tossing loaves of bread into a crowd during a community feeding initiative has sparked widespread outrage online, with critics describing the undignified distribution method as degrading and disrespectful to constituents.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya's healthcare sector accelerates digital technology adoption

    Kenya's healthcare sector is accelerating adoption of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, telemedicine and hospital management systems, driven by the Digital Health Act, 2023 and Ministry of Health initiatives such as the Health Information Exchange and AfyaYangu app.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    American country music star Dolly Parton, who won 11 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records with classics including "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PMNC Kenya 2026 tournament showcases Infinix GT 50 Pro gaming phone

    The PUBG Mobile National Championship Kenya 2026 brought 16 top teams to Mount Kenya University for competition with a US$3,000 prize pool and a pathway to the global PMGO 2026 championship. Infinix served as exclusive partner and official gaming phone of the event, offering fans an interactive experience zone.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Nairobi to host 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games

    Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 15 August

  1. Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete

    Apple has officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning neither Apple nor its authorized service providers will offer repairs or parts. Devices are classified as obsolete after more than seven years since they stopped being sold new.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. KURA chief faces Ksh. 5.2M lawsuit over X account management

    Kenya Urban Roads Authority Director-General Silas Kinoti is embroiled in a court dispute with Eugene Mokua, who claims Ksh. 5.2 million for nine months of X account management and related services. Kinoti sued to recover his account credentials, while Mokua's counterclaim seeks payment for social media promotion, news publications, tender applications, transport, and other expenses.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Debt recovery as customer service protects business relationships

    Professional debt recovery, when handled early, politely, and consistently, is a form of customer service that communicates respect and preserves business relationships rather than damage them, preventing communication breakdowns from turning into lost goodwill.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Stablecoins enable cheaper remittances and payments across Africa

    Web3 adoption in Africa is driven by practical financial benefits rather than cryptocurrency enthusiasm: faster, cheaper payments for remittances, farm supplies, and land ownership without middlemen. Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, with Nigeria leading at $92.1 billion.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over abuse content

    Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. High Court to rule on exclusion of 35 abduction victims from compensation

    A High Court judge will rule next Friday on a petition challenging the removal of 35 victims of abduction and enforced disappearance from a compensation list for anti-government protest victims. The petitioners accuse the Makau Mutua-led Panel of Experts of unlawfully excluding these victims and subjecting them to a new authentication process, while the KNCHR has backed the petition.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya Power vending and bill payment systems down nationwide

    Kenya Power announced that its prepaid vending and bill payment platforms are down across all channels due to a system interruption, preventing customers from buying tokens or paying electricity bills. The outage comes less than a day after a widespread blackout affected large parts of the country.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Kenya Power reports widespread blackout across Nairobi and Coast

    Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US university bans bonnets and durags in campus spaces

    Tuskegee University has implemented a dress code policy prohibiting students from wearing bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and pajama wear in academic buildings, dining facilities, and official university spaces for the 2026–2027 academic year. University President Dr. Mark A. Brown stated the policy aims to prepare students for professional environments after graduation, sparking debate on social media and in higher education circles.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Africa's beverage sector needs innovation, investment, and regulatory reform

    Industry leaders at the New Pulse Summit 2026 said Africa's beverage industry must address barriers in financing, regulation, and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. Access to capital and lengthy licensing processes for breweries and distilleries were cited as major obstacles to growth.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Children in Busia face lengthy delays seeking justice in abuse cases

    Citizen TV investigation finds that children in Busia County seeking justice for defilement face cases stretching from months into years, with some delayed over five years by repeated adjournments, missing files, and intimidation claims, leaving families feeling twice betrayed.

    26 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

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. TECNO EllaClaw: AI agent performs tasks on user behalf

    TECNO has released EllaClaw, an AI agent in closed beta that can understand user requests, plan steps, use tools, and complete tasks independently—such as reminding users to bring an umbrella, summarizing their day, or booking rides through apps.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya observes National Reading Day with literacy campaign focus

    Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kenya urged to move AI beyond pilot projects to full integration

    AI sector stakeholders in Kenya are calling for solutions that extend beyond donor-funded pilot projects to achieve financial sustainability and full integration into public systems, particularly in agriculture and healthcare, as Kenya rolls out its National AI Strategy 2025–2030.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. KPA coach Mugabe remains confident despite loss to Thunder

    Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Teachers blamed for school unrest, losing professional standing

    An opinion piece argues that the teaching profession has lost its noble status as teachers face criticism from multiple quarters—government, politicians, parents, and students—during ongoing school unrest. The writer contends that teachers are treated as scapegoats while society ignores systemic failures and the delayed payment of teacher dues.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Portugal coach says team ready for Colombia World Cup match

    Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's regulatory framework guides safe GMO adoption decisions

    Kenya's National Biosafety Authority oversees genetically modified organism approvals through rigorous, science-based assessments to ensure safety for human health, animals, and the environment. The country seeks to balance innovation with public trust as it addresses food security challenges including climate change and population growth.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Proper watering systems improve poultry health and farm profitability

    Reliable access to clean water is critical for poultry productivity and reduces economic losses from reduced feed intake and lower egg yields. Farmers should choose appropriate watering equipment—open systems like bell drinkers or closed nipple systems—based on farm size and budget, rather than relying on improvised containers that contaminate water and increase wastage.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Uganda CDF claims responsibility for deporting Martha Karua

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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