Corridors of Justice
MCSK dealt fresh blow as court stops royalty collection
The court has specifically restrained MCSK from collecting royalties and licence fees from users of copyrighted works where the law requires a valid licence.
Kenya
Exclusives
Sankok: Kenya’s debt burden outpaces several East African neighbours
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Friday, Sankok said the size of a country’s debt should not be considered in isolation, arguing that a stronger economy could sustain a larger debt burden than a smaller economy
Global Affairs
He was irreplaceable, President Noboa mourns Ecuador intelligence chief killed in Kenya
The President described Sensi-Contugi as “loyal, brave, and steadfast”, saying the intelligence chief remained beside him when difficult decisions had to be made.
News
Kenya urged to commercialise IP, cultural heritage to create jobs and wealth
CS Kinyanjui noted that Kenya needed to recognise the economic value embedded in locally developed products and use intellectual property protection to distinguish them from competing products in global markets
News
Kenya plans merger of three agencies in major intellectual property overhaul
The proposal is contained in the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which seeks to place the country’s intellectual property laws under one framework.
News
Ride-hailing supports up to 1.75 million household members, TIFA finds
TIFA's research released on Thursday, August 20, 2026, found that 53% of drivers depend on ride-hailing as their primary source of income, while 47% use the work to supplement earnings from other activities
Technology
Kenya urged to put citizens at heart of AI-driven digital transformation
ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Kipchumba Tanui said organisations should assess technology not only by its financial returns, but also by its ability to improve trust, accessibility, convenience and outcomes for citizens and customers
News
Kenya reviews irrigation progress towards Zero Hunger goal
The review will assess how the department's programmes and investments are contributing to food security, agricultural productivity and the development of sustainable and climate-resilient farming systems
Politics
Tribunal sets September 10 for ruling on Sifuna’s ODM removal case
The ruling is expected to determine whether the Tribunal can proceed to consider the substance of Sifuna's challenge or whether his case was improperly filed and should be dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Business
Equity Group profit rises 32% to Sh45.5 billion in first half of 2026
The lender attributed the growth to improved asset quality, stronger performance across its regional subsidiaries and increased income from non-funded activities
Exclusives
Prof Mak’Ochieng calls for inclusive talks on Kenya’s post-2030 agenda
Prof Mak’Ochieng warned that political divisions could undermine the legitimacy of the process if key sections of Kenya’s political leadership and the public are excluded from discussions on the country’s post-2030 development agenda
Health and Wellness
SHA paid Sh500m for technology services in two years, says Digital Health Agency
Digital Health Agency (DHA) Chief Executive Officer Anthony Lenaiyara gave the figures during the National Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where he defended the government’s spending on digital health and explained how technology is being used to manage SHA services.