Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The government has released Ksh22 billion in capitation funds to public schools across the country, ensuring the smooth rollout of Term 2 learning activities under the free basic education programme. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…
The Communist Party Marxist Kenya (CPM-K) will on Friday, May 23 hold the 4th International Theoretical Conference at Nairobi’s United Kenya Club. The conference, dubbed ‘Theocon’, will bring together 59 international delegates from…
NCBA Group PLC has reported a profit after tax of Sh5.5 billion for the first quarter of 2025. This net profit in Q1 2025 was a 3 percent increase from the Sh5.3 billion that the bank had realized in the in Q1 2024. This growth was driven…
The Gates Foundation has announced a $5 million grant to Axmed, a healthcare technology company revolutionizing how essential medicines are procured across Growth Markets. The grant will function as a matching fund, providing a 1:1 match…
Prostate cancer often flies under the radar, silently affecting thousands of men without their knowledge. Early detection can be a game-changer, transforming outcomes and paving the way for effective treatment. The stakes are high;…
KCB Group PLC has reported a profit after tax of Sh16.53 billion for the first quarter ending March 2025, marginally higher than the Sh16.48 billion posted in a similar period last year. The Group’s resilience and sustained revenue growth…
Changing the game responsibly In a world where betting has become part of the daily entertainment for millions of people, the question is increasingly relevant: how to play and not lose yourself? The answer is provided by 1xBalance — an…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially declared the seat of nominated senator Gloria Orwoba vacant after her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. In a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Kingi referred to…
Purple Tower incorporates high-performance thermal glass, energy-efficient lighting systems and a smart building management framework designed to minimise energy use.
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park has been opened on May 22, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. It is the fourth park for Universal Orlando Resort in Florida and its largest development project ever. Epic Universe is located…
Another Kenyan woman is custody after getting arrested at an airport in India with liquid cocaine worth millions of money. The Kenyan woman was arrested upon her arrival at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. She had…
Equity Bank Kenya has sacked a number of employees over suspicious M-Pesa and bank accounts transactions. The sacking follows an internal investigation that started on April 14, 2025, which revealed the undertakings by the impacted Equity…
Francis Atwoli is a renowned Kenyan politician currently serving as the secretary general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K). Born on June 6, 1949, in Kakamega County, Atwoli attended St. Mary’s School in Nairobi,…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has admitted that their immediate mission is to remove President William Ruto from office before rolling out any national policy agenda. Speaking during a live…
Detectives have launched a full-scale investigation into the suspicious death of Father John Maina Ndegwa, a beloved Catholic priest from Nyandarua County, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in Gilgil, Nakuru County. On…
Zuku, in collaboration with the Boma Yangu initiative, has launched a high-speed internet service priced at just Ksh10 a day, or Ksh300 a month. The service specifically targets residents of Kenya’s affordable‑housing units, a key…
Nairobi County has issued a stern warning to city residents: anyone found littering or spitting in public within the Central Business District (CBD) will face immediate arrest and prosecution, as the county enforces its by-laws to restore…
A Jersey-based recruitment firm has signed a landmark agreement with the Kenyan government to streamline the hiring of Kenyan professionals into jobs across the UK Crown dependencies, marking a significant step in global labour mobility.…
In a surprising legal turn, the High Court has reversed a Chief Magistrate’s decision to release businessman Philip Aroko on bail, keeping him in custody as investigations into the murder of former Kasipul MP Charles Were continue. Aroko…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is facing corruption charges over alleged illegal dealings involving county funds. Authorities arraigned him at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, where he denied all charges related to…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for mismanaging the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff from the national government to county governments. The governors warn that the current…
Updated September 27, 2025: After years of delays, the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ) has officially handed over the construction site for the Pemba International Airport. Moreover, it has also handed over the 43.5-kilometer…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, has officially confirmed that Tanzanian authorities are detaining activist Boniface Mwangi. Speaking on Tuesday on Citizen TV, Mudavadi said the Kenyan embassy…
Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka is one of Kenya’s most enduring political figures. Known for his diplomatic style, long-standing leadership, and influence within the Wiper Democratic Movement, Musyoka has built a complex legacy — not just in…
