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Monday, 14 September 2026
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2026-04-242026-09-14

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Secretary General George Gibore said several counties, among them Kajiado, Kericho and Mombasa, had already agreed to the unions' demands, while talks with others continue.

    Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talks
  3. The Standard

    "The Coastal region, particularly Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties, remains a major transmission zone.

    Duale: Kenya records 16,675 Dengue cases annually
  4. Capital News

    Gachagua also recounted the events surrounding the deadly protests of June 25, 2024, saying he was angered by Ruto’s description of protesters as criminals and his warning that they would be “hunted like rats.” He said he subsequently held a press conference in Mombasa to distanc

    Kindiki fires back after Gachagua links him to Gen Z crackdown
  5. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde says the absence of several key players contributed to their defeat by Kabras Sugar in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa.

    KCB blame key absences as Kabras close gap in 7s Circuit race
  6. Citizen Digital

    More than 50 teams participated, including defending champions Bandari Swim Club from Mombasa, Swimfit Club, Elite Swim Club, Wave Gliders, Orca Swim Club, Torpedo Swim Club, Thika Swim Academy and The Nyali School Swimming, among others.

    Over 600 junior swimmers converge in Nanyuki for National Championships
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDomestic tourism is increasingly becoming a key pillar of Mombasa’s hospitality industry, with hotels reporting a growing number of Kenyan travellers visiting the Coast for holidays, conferences, corporate meetings and sporting events.

    Coast hotels depend on domestic tourists to remain afloat
  8. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Mombasa has ordered Schenker Limited to pay its former Branch Manager Sh5.8 million over constructive dismissal following alleged humiliation, hostility and frustrations.

    Firm ordered to pay former manager Sh5.8m over constructive dismissal
  9. Citizen Digital

    Ruto outlined plans for a rail line linking Tanzania through Voi to Mombasa, with multiple stations planned across the corridor.

    Ruto defends education reforms, rubbishes opponents as 'agents of chaos'
  10. The Standard

    I was taken back to 2007, when I served as CEO of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Mombasa.

    Doping: Let us remove the maize cob before champions step on it
  11. The Standard

    Ask any coach in Mombasa or Kisumu how many stopped coming. That cohort is gone, and no curriculum retrieves it.

    What is ailing Kenyan swimming?

Yesterday

  1. KCB retain National Sevens Circuit title for third consecutive season

    KCB Rugby retained the National Sevens Circuit title for a third consecutive season despite failing to reach the Christie Sevens final in Nairobi. Menengai Oilers won the Christie Sevens tournament, defeating Strathmore Leos 24-12 in the final.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Kenya bids to host 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sports says the country is ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, which would make Kenya the first African country to host the event. The World Athletics Council will announce host cities for both years on September 15, 2026, with Nairobi competing against Rome, Munich, and London.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Equity Dumas advance to Kenya Basketball Premier League semis

    Equity Dumas defeated Umoja 75-67 in Game Three of their quarterfinal series to advance to the semifinals of the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, winning the best-of-three series 2-1.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. UDA official suggests using dead voters' fingerprints in 2027 election

    UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Thika School of Medical Sciences plans regional campus expansion

    Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, with current enrolments over 6,000 across campuses in Thika, Mombasa, Kisumu and Kitui County, aims to expand to Nairobi, remote regions of Kenya, and the broader East African region to reach between 15,000 and 20,000 students within five years.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. UDA sets October 3 for Phase II ward elections in 13 counties

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct Phase II ward grassroots elections in 13 counties on October 3, 2026, from 8am to 5pm. The elections will follow polling-centre elections in which more than 543,000 party officials were elected, with 20 elected officials from each polling centre forming the electoral college for ward-level voting.

    12 September 2026 · Capital News

  6. Former Buxton tenants demand EACC disclose investigation findings

    Former Buxton tenants in Mombasa have called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to publicly disclose the status of its two-year investigation into the controversial disposal of public land now occupied by the Buxton Affordable Housing Project.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

  7. Kenya's waste recycling hampered by infrastructure and policy gaps

    Kenya's waste management efforts face challenges including poor waste separation, inadequate recycling infrastructure, and slow implementation of national waste policies by counties. The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization says consumers are increasingly aware of responsible disposal but lack of reliable collection and recycling systems discourages behavioral change.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

  8. Separating business and politics serves democratic governance better

    An opinion piece examines President Ruto's argument that politicians and businesspeople operate with different skills and that business leaders should focus on their trade rather than pursue politics as an ultimate goal. The author traces Kenya's historical debate on mixing private sector practice with public office, from colonial times through the 1971 Ndegwa Commission recommendation that officially sanctioned civil servants engaging in private business.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya Dairy Board warns milk shortage will last at least another month

    The Kenya Dairy Board has warned that a milk shortage lasting about three months could persist for at least another month, with supermarket shelves across the country showing limited supplies and some available brands rising in price by as much as 30 per cent.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Strathmore Blades face KPA in KNBL playoff comeback bid

    Strathmore Blades, down 1-0 in their Kenya National Basketball League quarter-final playoff series against Kenya Ports Authority, seek back-to-back wins in Mombasa this weekend to advance to the semifinals. Head coach Tony Ochieng says his team have analysed errors from their 61-77 opening loss and are prepared to face the nine-time league champions.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Marketers must prioritize data-driven strategies for Kenya's growth

    The Marketing Society of Kenya has urged marketing professionals to shift toward data-driven strategies, customer trust, and measurable business outcomes rather than simple promotional campaigns to drive the nation's economic expansion. Industry leaders emphasized at the MSK Annual Conference in Mombasa that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding and technological integration.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Marketers urged to use data and strategy for economic growth

    At the Marketing Society of Kenya's annual conference in Mombasa, marketing professionals were challenged to move beyond campaigns and use data, technology and customer insight to drive measurable business results and Kenya's economic growth. Senior leaders emphasized that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding, clear value propositions, and the connection of creativity, technology and commercial outcomes.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Businessman Shahbal rejects Ruto request to withdraw from governor race

    Suleiman Shahbal has refused President William Ruto's request to abandon his bid for the Mombasa governor seat, escalating the contest for the post.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Businessman Shahbal rejects Ruto request over Mombasa governorship bid

    Businessman Suleiman Shahbal has rejected a request by President William Ruto to shelve his plans to vie for the Mombasa governor seat, in a new twist in the battle for the position.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. KBF quarter-final playoffs: two series settled, three remain alive

    The opening weekend of the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League playoffs saw defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields advance to the semi-finals, but three quarter-final series remain contested, with Equity Dumas vs. Umoja tied 1-1 and KPA leading Strathmore Blades 1-0.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. County Competitiveness Index reveals Nairobi dominates, gaps remain elsewhere

    Kenya's State Department for Investment Promotion developed a County Competitiveness Index measuring investment readiness across all 47 counties. Nairobi scores 77 per cent as the country's most competitive county, combining economic activity, infrastructure and institutions, though data reveal it performs poorly on business efficiency.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Mombasa businessman Shahbal defies Ruto's advice, declares 2027 governor bid

    Mombasa businessman and EALA member Suleiman Shahbal has declared he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto publicly advising him against the move, arguing instead that Shahbal could contribute more through investment and job creation.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. Shahbal declares 2027 Mombasa governor bid despite Ruto's opposition

    Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical check-up

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He said his temporary absence should not disrupt ODM's operations, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate the party's institutional strength and capacity to handle day-to-day affairs without its leader.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Government's poor communication risks worsening Mpox spread

    The Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,298 Mpox cases and 19 deaths across 40 counties, but The Standard editorial argues that the government's failure to maintain sustained public communication—unlike its approach during Covid-19—leaves citizens uninformed and unable to exercise vigilance against the disease.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  7. New submarine cable to connect Mombasa, Lamu coastal cities

    Kenya's Coast is set to benefit from the planned LuLu Coastal Cable System linking Mombasa to Lamu, which will connect five landing points along the Indian Ocean coastline and could attract data centres, cloud services and technology businesses to the region.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  8. Court awards 11-month-old Sh9.9m for hospital arm amputation

    An 11-month-old baby had his right arm amputated after a tourniquet was left tied for over 24 hours at Wesu Sub-County Hospital in Taita Taveta County, causing gangrene. The court found the hospital's failure to remove the tourniquet constituted medical negligence, and awarded the child Sh9.9 million in compensation.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  9. KTDA distributes 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser to tea farmers

    Kenya Tea Development Agency has begun distributing 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to tea factories, with shipments loaded onto a cargo train in Mombasa. Tea farmers at facilities including Rukuriri, Gathuthi, Njunu, and Momul have started receiving the first batches, with KTDA expecting two additional ships to arrive in Mombasa within a month.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government classifies 18 counties as high-risk for El Niño rains

    The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Equity Dumas seek semi-final spot in basketball playoff decider

    Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov backs his side to beat Umoja in Game Three of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series, with the two teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two games and a place in the semi-finals on the line at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Health Ministry activates El Niño preparedness in 18 counties

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.

    9 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. DP World and partners to develop 535-acre SEZ in Mombasa

    President Ruto presided over the signing of a pact for a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa, valued at roughly sh12 billion, expected to create between 8,000 and 10,000 direct jobs in the first phase, with 67 companies already signalling interest.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. African countries adopt standardised rules to boost continental trade

    Kenya and other African nations are adopting harmonised standards to remove technical trade barriers and reduce costs, allowing goods certified in one country to move freely across the continent without repeated testing. Officials say the effort under the African Continental Free Trade Area will accelerate intra-African trade, which has been hindered by disjointed standards that force reliance on imports from outside Africa.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. National government delays devolving ferry and harbour services to counties

    Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

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