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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    They raise the cost of moving goods from Mombasa to Kampala, from Dar es Salaam to Kigali, from farms to markets, and from ports to inland economies.

    OPINION: Global shocks, local pumps: Fuel hikes across East Africa
  3. Capital News

    While Mombasa leads the country with an 81.3 percent registration rate, some counties remain below 70 percent.

    PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC Implementation
  4. Citizen Digital

    Mombasa United ready for demanding Premier League, says Wesonga By Mark Mutuku June 12, 2026 02:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa United players regroup to say a player during a past National Super

    Mombasa United ready for demanding Premier League, says Wesonga
  5. Citizen Digital

    "The matches will also help us prepare for our upcoming tough fixture against defending champions and unbeaten Nairobi City Thunder in Mombasa.

    KNBL: Confident KPA resume league title chase with crucial double-header
  6. Citizen Digital

    The squad, which brings together some of the country's most promising young footballers, features players from across Kenya including Mombasa, Machakos and Nairobi.

    Next Stars FC fret over Sweden trip due to lack of funding
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 12 – Maritime security experts, government officials and international partners from across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe have gathered in Mombasa for a high-level conference aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing the op

    Mombasa Hosts Global Maritime Security Conference amid turbulence in shipping and trade routes
  8. The Standard

    The High Court in Mombasa has ordered Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to pay Sh3 million to a manager unfairly terminated for auctioning a Volkswagen Passat in 2007 without Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) certificate.

    KRA to pay ex-manager Sh3m for unfair dismissal over vehicle auction
  9. Capital News

    According to the Treasury, the budget was informed by nationwide consultations involving youth groups, traders, manufacturers, journalists, faith leaders, and informal sector actors across counties including Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Meru, and Mombasa.

    Govt allocates Sh3.9bn to village elders as security budget crosses Sh567bn
  10. Capital News

    According to the Treasury, the budget was informed by nationwide consultations involving youth groups, traders, manufacturers, journalists, faith leaders, and informal sector players across counties including Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Meru, and Mombasa.

    Kenya allocates Sh567bn to security, crossing half-trillion mark in 2026/27 budget
  11. Capital News

    Nairobi County recorded the highest number of street-connected persons at 4,690, followed by Nakuru (1,546), Mombasa (1,428), and Kiambu (1,370).

    Women on streets face higher risk despite population drop – Census

Today

  1. Global fuel crisis driving price hikes across East Africa

    An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. PS Oluga urges counties to accelerate UHC reforms implementation

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Mombasa United confident in Premier League readiness next season

    Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KPA resume basketball league title chase after six-week break

    Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Next Stars FC U14 team seeks funding for Sweden tournament

    Kenya's Next Stars Football Club U14 team, featuring promising young footballers from across the country, is appealing for sponsors and well-wishers to fund their trip to the Aroscupen Football Tournament in Sweden (June 14-17) after the Ministry of Sports declined to support the journey. According to the club's head coach, the tournament offers players valuable international exposure and scout visibility at a critical development age.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Mombasa hosts maritime security conference to strengthen regional cooperation

    Maritime security experts, government officials and international partners from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe gathered in Mombasa for a three-day EU-organized conference to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance use of the Information Sharing and Coordination Platform (IORIS), amid growing concerns over shipping safety, port operations, and counternarcotics efforts.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  6. High Court orders KRA to pay Sh3m in unfair dismissal case

    The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority to pay Sh3 million to manager Collins Bosire, whom Justice Kibera Ocharo found was unfairly terminated for auctioning a Volkswagen Passat in 2007 without a Kenya Bureau of Standards certificate.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government allocates Sh3.9bn stipends to village elders

    The Kenyan government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends to village elders to strengthen local administrative capacity and recognise their role in conflict resolution and community-level security. Security spending overall rises to Sh567.3 billion in the 2026/27 budget, the largest sectoral allocation in the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya allocates Sh567bn to security in 2026/27 budget

    Kenya has allocated Sh567.3 billion to security in the 2026/27 budget, crossing the half-trillion mark and representing one of the largest sectoral allocations within the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan. The expanded envelope covers defence, policing, intelligence, prisons, and internal administration, with the Ministry of Defence receiving Sh252.1 billion, the National Police Service Sh144.7 billion, and the National Intelligence Service Sh64 billion.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Street population drops but women face heightened violence risk

    Kenya's street population fell from 46,639 in 2018 to 18,049 according to the 2025 National Census of Street Families, but women living on the streets continue to face disproportionate risks of violence and abuse. While females account for 21.4 per cent of the street population, 41.5 per cent of female survivors reported experiencing sexual abuse, compared to 2.6 per cent of male survivors, and 58.2 per cent of female street persons aged 10 and above were living with their children on the streets.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. Street families population drops 60 percent in eight years

    The 2025 National Census for Street Families reports that Kenya's street-connected persons population declined from over 46,000 in 2018 to 18,049 in 2025, with Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa recording the highest numbers. Of those counted, 78.6 percent are male and 21.4 percent female.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Treasury allocates Sh261 billion for transport in 2026-27 budget

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh261 billion for transport infrastructure in the 2026-2027 budget, with Sh220.4 billion allocated to roads—including Sh118.1 billion for maintenance, Sh58 billion for rehabilitation, and Sh44.3 billion for construction of new roads and bridges.

    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. Kenya to host 11th International Ocean Conference in June

    Kenya is preparing to host the 11th Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa and Kilifi from 11–18 June, aimed at protecting ocean resources and local communities as part of global efforts to protect 30 per cent of the oceans by 2030. The conference will address climate change and illegal, unreported fishing.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Court finds Kenyan woman has case to answer in Dutch tycoon murder

    A High Court judge in Mombasa found that Riziki Cherono and Timothy Bgowe have a case to answer in the alleged orchestration of the June 2021 murder of 55-year-old Herman Rouwenhorst, a Dutch tycoon. Cherono, who was married to both Herman and his brother William Rouwenhorst, was also accused in the killing of Evans Bokoro, a security guard at their home in Shanzu.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Parliament investigates safety of 27,000 tonnes imported raw sugar

    Parliament's Trade Committee is investigating the importation and movement of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery, citing concerns over documentation gaps, handling standards, and whether the consignment poses risks to consumers. The Committee Chairperson noted that the sugar's origin and age cannot be independently verified and it may already be expired even for processing.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. President Ruto secures 1,000 seafaring jobs in Norway deal

    President Ruto has secured employment for 1,000 Kenyan seafarers with Norwegian ship management firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management, with 120 Kenyans to be hired by the end of this year as part of strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Norway.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya seeks deeper maritime security partnerships amid shipping growth

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger regional and international cooperation to address maritime threats as Kenya positions itself as a key maritime hub and pursues employment opportunities in the international shipping sector. The call comes after President William Ruto announced that Norwegian maritime company Wilhelmsen plans to recruit 1,000 Kenyan seafarers.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kenya, Norway explore shipping routes via Mombasa and Lamu

    President William Ruto announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes to boost trade and maritime connectivity between Mombasa and Lamu ports and Norwegian ports. The partnership aims to expand Kenya's maritime and blue economy, support shipbuilding capacity, and establish green trade corridors focused on ocean sustainability and decarbonisation.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. 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

  5. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Kenya officials caution media on Ebola reporting impact

    Tourism and government officials have warned against sensational reporting on Ebola, citing misinformation causing unnecessary travel cancellations and threatening the country's tourism sector recovery. The Tourism Principal Secretary assured that Kenya is Ebola-free and urged journalists to prioritise factual, contextual reporting.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. Kilifi squatters selling land at low prices after receiving title deeds

    Squatters in Kilifi County who recently received title deeds from President Ruto are selling their land at throwaway prices and relocating to other private farms, a pattern local leaders say reflects the activities of so-called professional squatters who invade farms, receive state settlement, and then sell to repeat the process.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  8. Kenya, Norway explore shipping routes, maritime jobs

    Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes linking Mombasa and Lamu ports to Norwegian ports, with discussions centring on maritime trade, green shipping, fisheries and seafarer employment. Norwegian shipping firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management committed to employ 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, with 120 positions to be filled by year-end.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Kenya Power closing all banking payment counters by June 2027

    Kenya Power will close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 in phases, completing a digital transition as digital platforms now account for more than five million customer interactions monthly. Staff at payment counters will be redeployed to customer service and customer education functions.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Mombasa County revenue rises to 4.8 billion shillings

    Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Eight killed in truck-minibus collision on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

    Eight people died and 28 were injured in a head-on collision near the ACK area on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday night, when a truck driver allegedly lost control and collided with an oncoming PSV minibus.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. May deadliest month for police-related deaths in 2024

    At least 24 people were killed by police in May, making it the deadliest month this year, with 49 police-related deaths recorded between January and May according to the Missing Voices Coalition. Twenty-one of the May deaths occurred during police operations tied to demonstrations, including 19 during anti-fuel price protests on May 18 and 19.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Daikyo Heroes defeat Greensharks 3-1 in KHU Premier League

    Daikyo Heroes thrashed Greensharks 3-1 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match at Aryans Ground, Mombasa, extending Greensharks' winless streak to five matches. Greensharks, who returned to the top tier this season, remain without a point and face a possible return to the Men's Super League.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Mombasa United beat Nzoia Sugar to boost promotion hopes

    Mombasa United defeated Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in their final home match of the season, with defender David Wanyama scoring in the second half to keep their Kenya Premier League promotion dream alive.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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