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7 May 2026 - Cardiologist Daniel Gikonyo tells court President Ruto called him during Rigathi Gachagua’s hospitalisation amid impeachment proceedings.

7 May 2026 - A new RED Index report shows Kenya’s industrialisation is constrained by weak infrastructure, skills gaps, and overreliance on digital growth.

7 May 2026 - M-Kopa’s Nairobi smartphone factory is producing 7,500 devices daily as Kenya pushes local phone manufacturing and tech industrialisation.

7 May 2026 - Kenya Ports Authority has outlined plans to expand the Port of Mombasa through new berths and logistics upgrades.

7 May 2026 - Safaricom posts Sh100 billion profit for 2025/26, driven by M-Pesa, mobile data growth and expanding operations in Ethiopia.

7 May 2026 - KNEC unveils QR code-based certificate verification system to curb fake academic papers and speed up authentication for employers and institutions.

7 May 2026 - A US Secret Service officer has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest over alleged lewd conduct at a Miami hotel.

7 May 2026 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has returned to court to challenge his impeachment, seeking compensation and constitutional declarations.

7 May 2026 - A US judge has released a purported suicide note linked to Jeffrey Epstein, reviving questions surrounding the financier’s 2019 jail death.

7 May 2026 - Tyla has dismissed viral Met Gala drama with Rihanna, saying the internet exaggerated claims that she was snubbed.

7 May 2026 - Nairobi National Museum entry fee is Sh350 for adults, Sh200 for children, with combined tickets at Sh600 and Sh300 respectively.

7 May 2026 - Siaya Governor James Orengo says he has no personal feud with Oburu Oginga as he declares himself ODM’s de facto leader amid party tensions.

6 May 2026 - Kenyan authorities have seized methamphetamine worth Sh10.5 million at JKIA, concealed in handbags and destined for the Philippines.

6 May 2026 - Monica Juma steps down as Kenya’s National Security Advisor as she prepares to take up a senior UN role as Under-Secretary-General.

6 May 2026 - DCI detectives arrest two suspects in Kisumu during a crackdown on criminal gangs, recovering drugs, ammunition, and other items.

6 May 2026 - DCP Gachagua says the United Opposition will field one presidential candidate against William Ruto, dismissing claims of disunity.

6 May 2026 - Ruto has lauded outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma following her appointment to senior leadership roles at the United Nations.

6 May 2026 - Social Health Authority defends means testing tool after Africa Uncensored report, citing fairness, subsidies and reforms under SHIF.

6 May 2026 - The calf, now named Bumpy, is being hand-reared at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust after being rescued by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

6 May 2026 - Civil society groups condemn remarks by Ruto and Suluhu on protests, warning of threats to democracy and civic space in East Africa.

6 May 2026 - CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87. The media mogul revolutionised global news with 24-hour broadcasting and built a powerful empire.

6 May 2026 - LSK warns against suppressing civic freedoms after Samia remarks, citing constitutional rights and rule of law concerns across East Africa.

6 May 2026 - President Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court in Kenya Gazette notice, invoking Article 166 of the Constitution.

6 May 2026 - Influencer Nancy Mwai announces the closure of her beauty brand New Level within 45 days, citing customer trust issues, internal challenges.

6 May 2026 - KRA introduces real-time tax compliance system integrating eTIMS with M-Pesa and upgrades iTax to boost efficiency and widen the tax base.

6 May 2026 - Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims corruption in Kenya is driven by a mental condition, sparking debate on accountability and governance.

6 May 2026 - Orengo and Babu Owino accuse DCI of political misuse after presenting a bodyguard over fresh allegations, raising rule of law concerns.

6 May 2026 - Nana Owiti reflects on her rural upbringing in Eastern Kenya, what ambition meant, before expanding into a life in media and content creation.

6 May 2026 - Amnesty Kenya warns CSOs risk fines, lost funding and reputational damage over failure to comply with Kenya’s Data Protection Act.

6 May 2026 - Multi-county police operations in Kenya net arrests and seize thousands of litres of illicit brews and narcotics in intensified crackdown.

6 May 2026 - Pritty Vishy has revealed she is back on the weight-loss injection Ozempic after undergoing multiple cosmetic surgeries.

6 May 2026 - Two Ohio brothers were sentenced over $21M fraud scheme posing as Middle Eastern royalty. The case involved bribery and city corruption.

6 May 2026 - Sh 40 million competition for Kenyan filmmakers and content creators to showcase the successes of SHA and the Affordable Housing programme.

6 May 2026 - Dangote Refinery plans a historic $5 billion IPO across multiple African stock exchanges, aiming to raise capital, expand capacity

6 May 2026 - Met Gala 2026 raises record $42M with Beyoncé, Rihanna and global stars on red carpet. Event celebrates “Fashion is Art” at the Met Museum.

6 May 2026 - Ongata Rongai startup Vertical Lake combines fish farming with medical research, producing organic fish and collagen-based treatments.

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s PS Mary Muthoni elected Chair of African Health Permanent Secretaries in Congo. Role to boost regional health security and coordination.

6 May 2026 - MPs set May 14, 2026 to vet Humphrey Wattanga for Canada envoy role. Public invited to submit views on his suitability before deadline.

6 May 2026 - MPs assess Mwache Dam project at 78pc completion. Lawmakers review compensation, infrastructure, and impact of key coastal water project.

6 May 2026 - Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority engages global experts at INTA London conference, advancing trademark protection and international IP enforcement…

6 May 2026 - Energy Ministry says fuel shortages in parts of Kenya are resolved. Government assures adequate stocks and normal supply restoration nationwide.

6 May 2026 - MPs hear FKF procured Sh42M CHAN insurance outside LOC process. Lawmakers raise concerns over transparency and procurement compliance.

6 May 2026 - DCI detectives arrest two suspects and seize 250kg of cannabis in Mombasa. Operation highlights anti-narcotics crackdown on trafficking networks.

6 May 2026 - The renowned gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director died on May 1, 2026, aged 83, due to cardiac arrest.

6 May 2026 - Apple agrees to a $250M settlement over claims it misled iPhone buyers on Siri AI features. Deal awaits US court approval in June 2026.

6 May 2026 - Trump pauses US ship escorts in the Strait of Hormuz as talks with Iran progress, despite rising tensions and fragile ceasefire.

6 May 2026 - Missile alerts across the UAE highlight rising tensions with Iran, threatening economic recovery and stability after a fragile truce.

6 May 2026 - Other areas to be affected include Central Kenya and Western Kenya, with low-lying areas at risk of flooding and travel disruptions.

6 May 2026 - The Congolese traveler, who was en route from Kinshasa to Burundi, was stopped at JKIA after the item was detected during routine screening.

5 May 2026 - Uhuru Kenyatta warns that a trust deficit is undermining peace efforts across Africa, calling for unity, governance reforms and inclusion.