Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for urgent reforms in how electricity is accessed and distributed in Nairobi’s informal settlements, following a deadly fire in Kibra that claimed eight lives and left at least 20 others seriously injured…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ignited a fresh political storm after calling out Mt Kenya musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence, accusing them of betraying their community for…
President William Ruto announced a bold and multifaceted urban development plan aimed at transforming Nairobi into a cleaner, safer, and more equitable city. Speaking during a visit to Kibera following a tragic fire incident that…
In a major breakthrough against violent crime in Nairobi, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested four armed robbery suspects on Thursday, May 22, following a string of raids across Dandora, Saika,…
The Government, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HOPS Labour Solutions Limited, a UK-based labour recruitment agency. The agreement aims to secure short-term…
Kitale-based business lady Joan Cheruto has emerged as the winner of the KSh. 3 million Vipingo Land grand prize at the close of the five-month Revvvisha na KCB campaign. Cheruto, 30, won the competition after depositing money into her…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a firestorm of controversy by publicly urging residents of Mount Kenya region to boycott a group of prominent musicians, including Samidoh Muchoki, Karangu Muraya, Ben Githae, and…
Several dozen people are missing after three boats capsized off Kenya’s coast in Kilifi and Lamu counties on Saturday, May 24, 2025, just a day after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of strong winds and large waves. The incidents…
Several months after securing funding from both the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has officially launched the construction of the Elwak-Modogashe Road Construction Project…
A new data-driven farming in Ahero, Kisumu County of Kenya has revealed crucial insights into how smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change.
Business in Kakamega town ground to a halt on Saturday as police clashed with supporters of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala and Nyandarua Senator John Methu, plunging the area into chaos. The violent…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through their brand Heineken, will host UEFA Champions League (UCL) final viewing party at Uhuru Gardens in Langata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The UEFA Champions League (UCL) final match…
The Kenyan government plans to discontinue its national exam fee waiver starting in 2026, shifting instead to a targeted subsidy model for national exams. This means parents will generally be responsible for paying for their children’s…
The Kenya Amputee Football Federation has landed a major sponsorship boost from KCB Bank ahead of the high-stakes National Trials set for May 24–25, 2025, at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). The trials will be…
Granite Construction Inc has been awarded a US$26 million contract by San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to rehabilitate Taxiway Z and a portion of Taxiway S. This project, funded by SFO, is part of the airport’s Capital Improvement…
The Houston Ship Channel Project 11 expansion is a channel widening and deepening project designed to improve navigation and accommodate larger vessels along the Houston Ship Channel. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) earmarked US$131…
When Kelvin Kiiru received his admission letter from Missouri State University to pursue a Master of Science in Project Management, he was filled with excitement. It felt like a powerful step forward in his long-held dream of studying in…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has reappointed the same three-judge bench to preside over petitions challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a notice issued on Friday, Justice Koome named Justices Eric Ogola,…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has announced mass job opportunities for Kenyans in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement on May 23, 2025, the CS said the ministry is seeking to recruit boda boda operators, gardeners,…
Technology group Wärtsilä is expected to supply power generation equipment for a new 30 MW Victoria Island Power Plant that is being constructed in Lagos by a Nigerian independent power producer (IPP). Additionally, Wärtsilä is expected to…
KCB Football Club has made changes to its technical bench, in a bid to turnaround the Team’s performance. The Club has suspended its Head Coach, Patrick Odhiambo, Assistant Coach Jeffer Odongo, and Fitness Trainer Eric Muranda, effective…
As businesses across East Africa accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost efficiency and innovation, experts from NTT DATA and Cisco are raising concern over a growing gap in cybersecurity preparedness.
Michelle Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer of BM Security, a leading private security firm in Kenya, following her appointment in September 2024. Prior to her appointment, Mitchelle had served as a broadcast journalist at various media…
Simon Fraser University (SFU) has officially commenced construction on a new eight-storey student residence at its Burnaby Campus, marking a significant step in its ongoing housing expansion. This latest development, known as Phase 3, will…
