The Citizen Digital Awards 2025 highlight a year of intense political shifts, youth activism, and significant cultural moments in Kenya. The year was marked by the tragic death of opposition leader Raila Odinga and widespread public anger following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.

• The Story of the Year was the death of Raila Odinga, while his State burial was named the Event of the Year.
• Rigathi Gachagua was recognized as Politician of the Year for his defiant stance, and Albert Ojwang's death was the Tragic Loss of the Year, leading to nationwide protests.
• Toxic Lyrikali was named Artist of the Year for breaking Spotify records with his hit song "Backbencher," and "Donjo Maber" by Iyanii and Dufla Diligon was the Song of the Year with 19 million views in 5 months.
• The Kisumu-Kakamega Highway Accident, which killed at least 25 people, was the Tragedy of the Year, and the Ritz Carlton Masaai Mara Camp sparked the Controversy of the Year.