A new TIFA poll has found that 76% of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under President William Ruto's leadership. According to the survey, the Mt Kenya region recorded the highest level of pessimism, with economic hardship cited as a key factor shaping public opinion. The findings point to growing discontent among Kenyans over the country's current trajectory.

A new survey by research firm TIFA has found that 56 per cent of crime victims in Kenya do not report cases, attributing the low reporting rate to police inefficiency. According to the findings, the South Rift region recorded the highest proportion of crime victims at 14 per cent, followed by Nairobi and Lower Eastern at 13 per cent each. Mt Kenya and Western regions each recorded 10 per cent, while Nyanza recorded eight per cent of crime victims.

Mombasa has climbed 22 places to rank 894th globally in the 2026 StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem rankings, up from 916th in 2025, according to TechTrends KE. The coastal city's rise offers a rare bright spot for Kenya, whose overall ecosystem position has weakened even as it remains one of Africa's strongest. Nairobi continues to dominate the country's startup scene, with Mombasa's growth highlighting the gap in ecosystem development beyond the capital.

According to Soko Directory, the perception of prosperity in Kenya may be misleading, as many individuals who appear to be thriving are actually living on the brink of financial ruin. The article suggests that the most stressed individuals may not be those who are aware of their poverty, but rather those who are caught in this facade of wealth.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

A new opinion poll by Bobea Report places Kenyan President William Ruto ahead of his main challengers in the 2027 presidential race, while showing tight contests in several Nairobi gubernatorial and parliamentary races, according to Ghafla Kenya. The inaugural people-centred poll assessed presidential, gubernatorial and parliamentary contests ahead of the 2027 General Election, offering an early look at the country's emerging political landscape.