Kenya Daily Monitor

By Robert Njoya, The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to conduct its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a major exercise aimed at strengthening its internal democratic structures ahead of future political processes. According to an official media briefing, the elections will take place across 18 counties, including Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Turkana.  The exercise in Kajiado County has been scheduled separately for Saturday, April 25, 2026. Massive Candidate Turnout. The party has recorded significant participation, with over 450,000 candidates registered to contest for approximately 20 grassroots positions at polling centres. These positions represent diverse groups including women, youth, special interest groups, farmers, religious representatives, professionals, and MSMEs/traders. UDA projects a turnout of about ...

Nairobi, Kenya — A significant political realignment is unfolding in the Gilgil parliamentary race following signals that Victor Njeru intends to vie for the seat, injecting fresh momentum and strategic depth into the contest. Amb. Njeru, described as a seasoned and forward-thinking leader, is positioning his candidacy around a platform of timely action and transformative governance. His entry is expected to reshape the dynamics of the race, drawing attention from both political observers and constituents in the Gilgil constituency. Anchored on the slogan “The Future Can’t Wait,” his campaign underscores a sense of urgency in addressing key development challenges facing the area. The message signals a shift toward proactive leadership, with a focus on accelerating progress and delivering tangible results. Analysts note that Njeru’s experience and strategic approach could appeal to a broad base of voters seeking decisive leadership and clear direction. His antici...

New marketing campaign features in-bar match viewing experiences in Nairobi and other cities, and seeks to connect football fans with new friends    Beer brand Heineken® through Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has launched a marketing campaign dubbed Fans Have More Friends in Kenya with a series of UEFA Champions League (UCL) fan events lined up in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru.   The campaign seeks to encourage football fans to make new friends and connect with each other while cheering their favorite teams thus transforming match viewing experiences from a passive affair into vibrant social events around shared conversations about football and life.   The UCL fan events hosted by Heineken® kick off in Nairobi this week as Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League quarter finals in Madrid. Other events will be held in Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu at later dates, with the last event on May 31, 2026 when the...

By John Toris A spirited debate on the delicate balance between professional self-regulation and public oversight took center stage on Tuesday evening, at the premiere of Season Two, Episode One of The Lift. The forum, organized by The Architects Alliance at the Crown Paints Showroom in Parklands, brought together leaders from Kenya’s accounting, legal, and engineering sectors. While the theme focused on architecture, the conversation quickly expanded to other professions, revealing a complex landscape of statutory bodies, societies, and inherent conflicts of interest. The event featured expert panel discussions that examined how different professions structure their governance, handle discipline, and navigate the tension between advocating for their members and protecting the public interest. Hillary Onami, Director of Public Policy and Research at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), outlined how the accounting profession operates under a legal framework es...

Nairobi — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is fully prepared to conduct its Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections across 18 counties this Saturday, March 14, 2026, with over 500,000 candidates vying for various leadership positions, the party's Secretary General has announced. In a media briefing ahead of the exercise, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan confirmed that the repeat polls will be held in Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Embu, Meru, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Kericho, Bomet, and Vihiga counties. Hassan Omar stated that the elections are part of ongoing efforts to finalize Phase III of the party's grassroots polls, which seek to establish functional and representative leadership structures at the polling centre level. He revealed that the exercise has attracted significant participation, with over 500,000 candidates registering to contest for twenty grassroots leadership positi...

By Njeri Irungu, 12 March 2026, Nairobi Kenya. County governments are exploring new ways to strengthen emergency medical services in a bid to improve ambulance response and save more lives across the country. The discussions took place during a conference organised by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF), which brought together health officials and partners working in the emergency care sector. The meeting focused on improving pre-hospital emergency care, including ambulance dispatch systems, policies, infrastructure and financing for emergency response services. Kisumu County Executive Committee Member for Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Dr Gregory Ganda, said Kisumu has made significant steps in building a coordinated ambulance response system. He noted that the initiative was driven by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s pledge to provide free ambulance services to residents. Dr Ganda explained that the county established an Emergency Operations Centre i...