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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has claimed that several leaders currently aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration are weighing a move to the opposition following the party’s decisive victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after the election, Malala said the outcome had …

A new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has revealed that eight out of every 10 honey brands tested in the country failed quality checks after being found to contain additives despite being marketed as “100 per cent pure and natural honey.” According to the Authority’s latest annual …

Lawyers across the country on Wednesday stayed away from court hearings after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) launched a one-day nationwide boycott to protest what it described as persistent administrative challenges and accountability concerns within the Judiciary. Under the industrial action, advocates did not participate in court hearings or …

Citibank Kenya has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to stop investigators from summoning, questioning or prosecuting one of its employees over the approval of a $2.02 million (about Sh261 million) loan issued to Kiru Tea Factory Company Limited. According to court documents filed under HCCHRPET/E373/2026, the bank …

Forestry Principal Secretary George Tarus has confirmed that the government intends to construct an airstrip in Imenti Forest as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s ability to respond to forest fires. Speaking during an interview on NTV on Wednesday, Tarus said the proposed facility is designed to improve emergency …

Kenyans raised Sh519,144 for the Linda Mwananchi initiative on Monday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna appealed to members of the public to support the movement through small donations. Figures released by the organisers on July 21, 2026, showed that 9,419 people had contributed by the end of the fundraising exercise. …

President William Ruto has nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to serve as commissioners at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The nominations, announced on Tuesday, have been submitted to Parliament for vetting and approval in line with constitutional and legal requirements. …

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched an investigation into Naivas Supermarket following allegations that a customer was charged more for a product than the advertised price. According to the complaint, the customer purchased a bottle of Hunter’s Choice at Naivas’ Thindigua branch for Sh1,120, despite the supermarket promoting …

Uganda Airlines has signed its first aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering eight new planes as part of plans to expand its regional and international operations. The national carrier will acquire four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to increase capacity, modernise its fleet and meet rising …

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations requiring businesses involved in the importation and wholesale distribution of communications equipment to obtain a new licence before operating. In a notice issued on July 21, the regulator said all entities intending to import or distribute communications equipment must apply …