Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Boniface Mwangi is a renowned photojournalist and human rights activist who has led Kenyans in the fight for justice on several occasions, including the 2007-2008 post-election violence. Born in 1983, Mwangi grew up in Nyeri with his…
Visa and AFRAA have launched a study that provides insights for African Airlines on increasing revenue, reducing fraud, improving passenger experience, and enhancing operational efficiency. Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA)…
A dusty garage. A stack of baseball cards. A woman at a flea market, flipping through vintage postcards. A guy with a shelf full of Lego sets still in their boxes. All of them have something in common, even if it’s not obvious at first:…
Kenyan filmmaker and MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni Maurice Muendo is set to have his directorial debut film, BOBO, premiere on Showmax this May. The film comes to the African streaming platform following its premiere at the 2025 Joburg…
Safaricom has today announced a KES 25.8 million sponsorship for this year’s Rhino Charge event, set to take place on Saturday, 31st May in Baringo County. This marks a significant increase from last year’s KES 15 million sponsorship,…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has publicly expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for lifting the U.S. travel ban imposed on him and his immediate family. The ban, initially enacted in 2022 due to alleged corruption during…
M-Pesa Foundation has committed KES 254 million in the third phase of its medical camp programme. The programme, which was launched in 2023, has impacted over 160,000 people across 47 counties. Phase three of the programme will see the…
M-Pesa Foundation has announced that it will invest Ksh. 254 million in the third phase of its medical camp programme. The programme, which was launched in 2023, has impacted over 160,000 people across 47 counties. Phase three of the…
President William Ruto walked into Mukuru Kwa Njenga on Tuesday morning determined to change the week’s political script. Flanked by construction workers in hard-hats, the Head of State handed 1,080 families their keys and declared the…
Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya is one of the most influential politicians in the country. He is known for his no-nonsense leadership, having transitioned from provincial administration. Born in 1971, Natembeya grew up in a…
Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer Roam has secured the top spot as the fastest-growing company in the nation, according to the 2025 Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies.
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The airline’s inaugural flight departed Entebbe at 09:25 AM local time on May 18. 2025, and is scheduled to arrive at London…
Overall, the most in-demand tech skills across regions are cybersecurity (cited by 86% of companies surveyed), AI developer skills (85%), and Generative AI skills (83%). Cloud skills (79%), data analytics (66%) and digital transformation…
Kenyans are now securing loans using fridges, TVs, livestock, the latest data from the Business Registration Service (BRS) has shown. The BRS is currently the custodian of the Movable Property Security Rights registry in which creditors…
President William Ruto’s advisory team will operate under a leaner budget of Sh478.7 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting a deliberate effort by the government to reduce costs amid growing public pressure over excessive…
Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has stepped in to defuse rising diplomatic tensions between Kenya and the United States following recent remarks by President William Ruto during a high-profile visit to China. President Ruto’s…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has expelled nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, citing disloyalty and breaches of party principles as the reasons behind the decision. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar confirmed that the party’s…
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has once again raised alarm over Kenya’s labour export practices, renewing his call to abolish the National Employment Authority (NEA), which he accuses of facilitating modern-day slavery. On Monday,…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a full-scale investigation into Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over allegations of embezzling Ksh1.4 billion in county funds. The probe centers on claims that the…
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has dismissed claims that recent arrests of political leaders are politically driven. He maintained that law enforcement agencies are acting based on individuals’ behavior, not their political…
Kisumu West detectives, working closely with the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau from the Nyanza region, have arrested two fugitives linked to a terrifying gang-rape and robbery case that rocked Kisiani Market in Siaya County. The…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura addressed the recent deportation of Martha Karua by Tanzanian authorities, clarifying that her denial of entry was unrelated to her role as an opposition leader in Kenya. During his weekly briefing on…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan finally spoke out on Monday regarding the recent arrest and detention of several Kenyan lawyers and activists who tried to enter Tanzania on Sunday. In a firm address, President Suluhu made it clear…
In the heart of East Africa, few figures are as polarizing yet influential as Uhuru Kenyatta. As Kenya’s fourth president, his journey through the corridors of power was intertwined with the nation’s narrative, shaping its economic and…
