CCTV footage captures a terrorist at the dusitD2 hotel in Nairobi blowing himself up, marking the start of an attack. The footage shows the attacker wearing a suicide vest and detonating it near the Secret Garden restaurant. Additional footage reveals a police officer confronting other terrorists at the I&M Bank within the complex. Witness Faith Chepchirchir describes the chaos as people fled the scene. A General Service Unit officer was killed while attempting to rescue trapped individuals. Many people hid for hours to escape the attackers.

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to commission the first modern shipyard at Mtongwe Kenya Navy Base in Mombasa during a two-day tour. The Kenya Defence Forces will own 70% of the facility, operated by Kenya Shipyard Limited. The shipyard is expected to save Kenya Sh68 billion in maintenance fees over 10 years for its naval fleets and create over 10,000 jobs annually. It will have the capacity to build ships up to 150 meters long and is touted as the largest in East Africa, contributing to the growth of the blue economy.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the late United Arab Emirates President, is commemorated at the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Secondary and Technical School in Mombasa, Kenya, which he established in 1985. The school held a memorial service where board members, alumni, and staff paid tribute to his legacy. The school integrates Islamic education, Arabic, and the KCSE curriculum, distinguishing it from other institutions under the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al Nahyan Foundation. The UAE is observing a 40-day mourning period for the late president, who was succeeded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

A Mombasa-based Islamic quartet, led by Sheikh Yusuf Abdi, composed and performed a nasheed for Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her State visit to Kenya. The performance, which took place at a dinner at State House, Nairobi, was a departure from the usual entertainment by traditional dancers and secular artists. The group, known as JUMKE, received praise for their performance, although it sparked some debate online regarding the appropriateness of their act due to Islamic views on music and singing.

Elizabeth Lubalo, founder of Lubalo-Kuehnel, shares five key habits for lasting success in business. Her company, established in 2015, focuses on helping young people by offering training, employment, and support in fields like cosmetology, catering, and event planning. The tips include making the right investments, understanding clientele, adapting and offering unique services, gaining ideas through mentorship, and isolating challenges to conquer them. Lubalo emphasizes the importance of valuing one's business and providing comprehensive services to ensure customer retention.

A widow used her savings to build luxury apartments on a plot of land in Nyali, leveraging her experience in hospitality. Starting with a small capital, she overcame financial challenges, including the Post-Election Violence of 2007, to grow her business. The apartments offer modern amenities, free WiFi, and have been furnished to keep up with trends. The facility now includes a pool, a restaurant cum club, and a tented conference area. Marketing is done online, and the owner has attended business development courses and serves as the chairperson of a female hospitality industrialists organization in Mombasa.

Jocham Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Minet Insurance Brokers, claiming a debt of Sh56 million for medical services provided to employees of the Teachers Service Commission, Kenya Prisons Service, and National Police Service. The hospital alleges that despite having a binding contract and a master contract outlining claim submission and payment terms, Minet has failed to settle the outstanding amount. Jocham's chief administrator, James Obuya, stated that the hospital is seeking Sh56,913,157 in the suit, with the remaining balance subject to arbitration. The hospital is asking the court to compel Minet to pay the bill with interest and the cost of the suit. Minet has been granted three days by the court to file third-party proceedings and documents.

Mainstream Muslim organizations and scholars in Kenya have defended Chief Kadhi Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar against criticism from the Shura Council and other groups regarding the declaration of Idd-Ul-Fitr. The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (Supkem) Secretary General Abdulghafur al Busaidy accused the Shura Council of trying to divide Muslims and challenge the theological authority of the Chief Kadhi’s office. The Shura Council, led by chairman Abdullahi Abdi, contends that the Chief Kadhi, as a judicial officer, does not have the authority to decide when Muslims should begin and end the fast of Ramadhan or declare Idd-Ul-Fitr. The disagreement stems from differing start dates of Ramadhan and interpretations of the lunar calendar. Al Busaidy asserts that the Chief Kadhi is traditionally recognized as an authority on these matters, while the Shura Council accuses him of overstepping his constitutional role.