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Citizen Digital
… REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Spotify has launched audiobooks in Kenya, giving eligible users access to more than 350,000 titles alongside music and podcasts on the streaming platform. …
Spotify launches audiobooks in Kenya with over 350,000 titlesCitizen Digital
When mental health struggles go unheard By Angela Kezengwa October 14, 2026 12:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Some Kenyan families go through mental-health difficulties which start wit …
When mental health struggles go unheardThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Africa's digital economy is growing at remarkable speed, opening new opportunities for people, businesses and governments across the continent. …
Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa's next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper findsCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Head of presidential special projects and creative economy, Dennis Itumbi has confirmed the government’s agenda to include social media influencers to advocate for its programs. …
Dennis Itumbi on government engaging influencers to advance its agendaCitizen Digital
… lives - Communities must demand accessibility By Guest Writer October 02, 2026 12:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Joyce Ng'ang'a, Senior Policy Advisor on Maternal Health at WACI Health Audio By Vocalize …
World Oxygen Day: Oxygen saves lives - Communities must demand accessibilityCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s youthful population, economic transformation and Africa’s changing position in the global economy have come under renewed focus as influential African and global leaders converge in New York for the Unstoppable Africa forum. …
Jakakimba pushes Kenya’s youth agenda at global Africa forum in New YorkThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Mental illness is increasingly emerging as one of the most serious public-health and governance challenges of our time. …
The silent pandemic: Why Kenya must act on mental health crisis among police officers and frontline workersCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Kenya will once again host top-tier international golf following the official inclusion of the Magical Kenya Open in the 2027 DP World Tour global calendar. …
DP World Tour confirms dates for 2027 Magical Kenya OpenCitizen Digital
Samsung Electronics East Africa highlights the Galaxy AI as every young creators new best friend By Tonny Ndungu September 16, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ask a content crea …
Samsung Electronics East Africa highlights the Galaxy AI as every young creators new best friendCitizen Digital
JAMILA'S MEMO: Elections; The work in-between By Jamila Mohamed September 10, 2026 11:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize To all our campaigning politicians, I have some news for you. …
JAMILA'S MEMO: Elections; The work in-betweenSpotify has launched audiobooks in Kenya as of October 14, 2026, offering eligible users access to more than 350,000 titles. The platform introduced an Audiobooks+ plan priced at Ksh.489 for 15 hours monthly listening, with options to purchase individual titles or top-ups.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify has launched audiobooks in Kenya as of October 14, 2026, offering eligible users access to more than 350,000 titles. The platform introduced an Audiobooks+ plan priced at Ksh.489 for 15 hours monthly listening, with options to purchase individual titles or top-ups.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some Kenyan families experience mental-health difficulties triggered by loss or hardship but struggle to understand what is happening, whether grief, substance use, medical conditions, or other causes—and this interpretation determines whether a person receives professional care, isolation, or violence.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to a Mastercard-commissioned whitepaper, Africa's digital economy is growing rapidly — mobile money users grew 5.9 times and e-commerce 5.3 times between 2016 and 2025 — but cyber threat activity has grown at a similar pace, making cyber resilience essential to sustaining continued growth and protecting the continent's digital payments economy, which is on track to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2030.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, confirmed the government's plan to include social media influencers to advocate for its programs, saying it is one of 43 systems being endorsed and was part of the UDA manifesto. Itumbi said influencers will have higher reach than mainstream media and should participate in telling the government's story at a factual level.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On World Oxygen Day, a maternal health policy advisor highlights oxygen's critical role in saving lives during childbirth complications, newborn emergencies, and severe illness, noting that Kenya faces significant need for medical oxygen as respiratory infections remain a leading cause of illness.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Legal and policy expert Silas Jakakimba participated in the Unstoppable Africa forum, organised by the Global Africa Business Initiative under the United Nations Global Compact on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Kenya's youthful population and economic transformation were discussed among African and global leaders.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mental illness is an urgent public health and governance challenge that affects police officers and frontline workers exposed to prolonged stress, trauma, and violence, yet remains hidden behind stigma and the expectation that individuals must be strong. Kenya's institutions must be prepared to prevent, identify and respond to psychological distress before it becomes a crisis.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Magical Kenya Open golf tournament will take place February 18–21, 2027, as part of the DP World Tour's global calendar. Kenya Open Golf Limited expects the event to reach a global broadcast audience exceeding 600 million viewers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics East Africa is promoting its Galaxy AI suite as a tool designed for content creators, students, and young professionals. The features include Circle to Search with Google, which allows users to identify and source items from social media by circling them on screen.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamila Mohamed argues that winning elections is only the beginning; governance involves the day-to-day work of running hospitals, ensuring access to education, water, electricity, roads, security, and medicine. She highlights the ongoing 43-day nurses' strike as an example of a critical governance challenge that lacks campaign appeal but demands urgent attention.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →