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… Before the incident, Omondi claimed to have already collected roughly 450,000 signatures from previous signature drives conducted across Mombasa, Meru, and Kakamega. …
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested in Nairobi CBDCitizen Digital
… A satellite run will be held in Mombasa on October 18 as organisers continue to build momentum towards the main event. …
Kiplagat, Kemunto set the pace as 2,000 runners warm up for Nairobi MarathonThe Standard
… UDA secretary general, a scion of a pre-colonial Mombasa dynasty, has aspirations to govern Mombasa and thinks he can win by attacking the Jomo Kenyatta family. …
Intensifying political campaigns and worrying signs ahead of 2027 electionsThe Standard
… Dr Khadija Hassan (left), Viral Hepatitis and STI lead during sensitisation and mass screening of Hepatitis C in Lamu County. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard] NASCOP estimates that Lamu has one of the highest Hepatitis C prevalence rates in the country, at about 29 per cent.Mombasa foll …
Drug injection linked to high Hepatitis C burden in LamuThe Standard
… ed to recover bhang worth over Sh10m and arrested three suspects who will be arraigned in court facing various charges,” he said.He termed the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road as one of the major corridors that drug peddlers were using to ferry bhang from Western Kenya to Nairobi and Mombasa …
Police seize Sh10 million bhang in NaivashaCapital News
… Now we know why we were losing.” Junet said ODM subsequently moved its consultations to Mombasa, Samburu and Zanzibar. …
Junet mocks opposition’s hotel-to-hotel search for 2027 presidential candidateCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5 — The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Ross has arrived in Mombasa for a scheduled port visit after supporting Operation Epic Fury and the US blockade against Iran, bringing a warship with recent Middle East operational experience to Kenya amid continued …
USS Ross arrives in Mombasa after supporting US operation against IranCitizen Digital
Gov't targets five Coast Counties to triple food production By Idah Kithinji September 04, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaks at the ASK Mombasa Int …
Gov't targets five Coast Counties to triple food productionCitizen Digital
… The dam, being built along the Mwache River in Fulugani Village, Kasemeni Ward, is expected to improve water supply in Mombasa and parts of Kwale while supporting irrigation, flood control and economic activities in the coastal region. …
Mwache Dam enters final construction phase as main structure completedCitizen Digital
Mombasa: Cyclist killed in an accident in Mishomoroni By Wananchi Reporter September 03, 2026 07:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Ibrahim Mudibo A man has died at the scene after bein …
Mombasa: Cyclist killed in an accident in MishomoroniKCB 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →