Gor Mahia, the FKF Premier League champions, will represent Kenya at the Cecafa Club Championships scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 24 to August 6, 2026. The team is aiming to secure its first Cecafa title since 1985, facing tough competition in the tournament.

A guide at a game lodge has been awarded the title of Safari Guide of the Year, making her the second woman to achieve this honor. This recognition highlights her skills and contributions to the field of safari guiding.

A coalition of regional and human rights organizations has filed a petition with the Environment and Land Court seeking to halt further development of accommodation facilities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, claiming that luxury camps, including those by Ritz-Carlton, threaten the wildebeest migration corridor. The petition is backed by the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct, and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights, and targets several entities including the Narok County Government and the National Environment Management Authority.

East Africa's tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with Kenya receiving 2.7 million international visitors in 2025, up from 2.39 million in 2024. This 12.97% increase has led to a record tourism revenue of Sh500 billion. Experts suggest that enhancing tech infrastructure could further boost this growth, addressing challenges such as fragmented booking systems and reliance on cash transactions.

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.

KCB lead Kabras by six points ahead of the final leg of Kenya’s 7s circuit in Nairobi, according to Eastleigh Voice. KCB have won three of the five legs so far—the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru, Kabeberi 7s in Nairobi and Embu leg—while Kabras took the Dala 7s in Kisumu and Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, setting up a decisive title contest in the capital.