Latest breaking stories from across Kenya.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil, including those whose parents are in the country unlawfully or on temporary visas. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the…
The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto’s Cabinet appointments failed to comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule. In a majority ruling on June 30, 2026, Justices Eric Ogola and Stephen Githinji found the…
The Kenyan government has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa following security concerns over the unrest caused by anti-immigrant protesters. In a press statement dated June 30, 2026, the State Department of diaspora affairs…
WhatsApp announced on Monday that users can now reserve usernames, a new feature that will allow people to message each other without exchanging phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging app, which has more than three billion users…
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day if postmarked by that deadline, rejecting a Republican challenge and dealing a setback to President Donald…
The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, a senior U.S. official said, as the two sides prepare to meet Tuesday in Doha to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement comes amid fresh exchanges of fire that…
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, clearing the way for potential deportation proceedings against many who have lived…
Several roads have been closed with heavy police deployment ahead of the anticipated June 25 protests, to mark two years since the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations that left tens of Kenyan youth dead. The events have been organized…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the temporary suspension of M.P. Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers, effective June 23, 2026. In a notice dated June 24, the Authority stated that the suspension…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the surrender of illegal firearms in Angata Barrikoi. The CS had arrived in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Narok County, on June 24 to assess the security situation and…
President William Ruto has accused Gideon Moi of attempting to blackmail him through persistent negative media coverage targeting his administration. On June 24, Ruto launched a fresh attack on Standard Group, accusing the media house of…
An internal explosion injured several workers at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening, authorities said. The blast resulted from a technical malfunction during operations. No gas leaks or hazardous material…
US President Donald Trump stated that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing major failures on immigration and energy policy, specifically the refusal to expand North Sea oil production. On Truth Social, President Donald Trump…
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport has dismissed claims that the government has already awarded a contract for the upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Addressing the media on June 18, CS Davis Chirchir said the company…
Kenya has banned Taiwanese passport holders from entering the country, citing that it does not recognize the Taiwanese passports. In a statement on June 17, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei said any person traveling…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee following a dramatic shake-up announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. The Senate Energy Committee is chaired by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, who…
Israel has removed Kenya and Rwanda from the list of countries subject to temporary Ebola-related entry restrictions. The decision now reverses measures introduced amid concerns over Ebola outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa. In…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced revised maximum retail prices for petroleum products in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act, 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022. The new prices will…
Kilgoris Member of Parliament Julius Ole Sunkuli has announced the death of former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchela. In a statement on June 13, Sunkuli mourned the former legislator as both his predecessor and successor in the constituency. “I…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operator licence of Nicco Movers 1 SACCO with immediate effect, following investigations into a fatal road incident involving KMTC student Eugene Mutuku. In a notice issued…
KAA has clarified that the emergency situation reported at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was a simulated scenario conducted as part of a planned full-scale emergency exercise. In a statement on June 11, KAA said the drill…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption affecting sections of Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway as construction works continue along the busy transport corridor. According to a…
The government has announced that electricity costs have been reduced by KSh 0.2685 per kilowatt-hour. In a statement on Wednesday, June 10, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the reduction takes effect from June 2026 and is part…
President William Ruto has made fresh changes in the senior ranks of the Executive, reassigning two Principal Secretaries in a move affecting the Education and Tourism sectors. In a statement on June 9, the Office of the President said the…
