Kenya's booming e-commerce sector is fueling growth for private courier firms while traditional postal services experience a decline.

• Domestic courier parcel volumes surged by 14.1 percent to 3.9 million.
• The Communications Authority of Kenya reported these shifts.
• Consumers and businesses are opting for faster, trackable, and more reliable courier services in the digital economy.

Alameda Healthcare Group, an Egyptian medical provider, has officially launched its operations in Kenya with a new specialised medical facility in Nairobi.

• The new clinic offers advanced diagnostic and treatment services in a range of specialities including cardiac sciences and oncology.
• The expansion marks a significant step in Alameda Healthcare Group's African expansion strategy.
• The Kenyan facility will also act as a referral centre for specialised treatments in Egypt.

Residents of Siaya County are legally challenging the proposed Ramula-Mwibona gold mining and processing project in Siaya and Vihiga County, demanding an immediate halt to related public participation processes.

• The locals, represented by Otieno Ogola & Company Advocates, submitted a formal objection to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
• Key parties involved include Shanta Gold Kenya Limited, the company behind the project, and the affected residents.
• The law firm argues that Shanta Gold Kenya Limited has failed to disclose exact locations and parcel numbers, potentially exposing private and ancestral lands without proper consent from landowners or the County Government of Siaya.