Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A British soldier based at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, around 200km north of Nairobi, has been arrested on suspicion of raping a Kenyan woman near the military base. Kenyan authorities detained the soldier,…
When you think of Coca-Cola, what comes to mind? The red label? The Christmas truck? Maybe a refreshing bottle shared with friends? Coca-Cola isn’t just a global beverage brand—it’s a marketing machine that’s mastered the art of emotional…
In the quiet village of Mitahato, Kiambu County, Kenya, Wilson Korio grew up with little more than determination and a dream. Life was simple, and finances were tight — but his vision stretched far beyond the rolling hills of his hometown,…
The Kenyan government has unveiled an exciting opportunity for its citizens to work as pharmacists on the island of Jersey, approximately 137 kilometres south of England and 14 miles from the French coast, which is not part of the United…
When Wilson Korio landed in the United States to begin his graduate studies, he quickly realized that adjusting to life in America, a journey indeed, would be both eye-opening and transformative. Indeed, living in America was Wilson’s…
Bizna Kenya, a leading platform championing entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, has partnered with PlayOn to empower youths through digital innovation and entrepreneurship. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony held…
Tanzanian opposition firebrand Godbless Lema spent four anxious hours at the Namanga crossing on Friday before immigration officers ordered him back to Arusha and confiscated his travel documents. Lema, a senior figure in the Chama cha…
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga is standing firm on the decision to channel part of Kenya’s Housing Levy into building modern markets, arguing that decent homes are worthless if families must travel long distances for everyday…
Santa Cruz County, June 2025 — The long-anticipated Zero Emission Santa Cruz-Pajaro Passenger Rail Project has evolved steadily from early concept to a formalized plan, now on the cusp of environmental review — pending approval from the…
Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to collaborate on working on cross-border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing bilateral trade. This was during a meeting in Addis Ababa on June 5 as part of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development…
In a landscape where politics and business increasingly intertwine, the rivalry between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has taken center stage, captivating audiences and sparking heated discussions. This feud, marked by public spats and…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced implementing a revised Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for used motor vehicles, marking the first update since 2019. The updated CRSP will be instrumental in determining applicable…
The energy sector of Tanzania will soon have a major transformation with the launch of a $100 million investment that will enable the construction of the Tanga International Energy Terminal for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Project . The…
France has officially announced the full commissioning of Provence Grand Large Offshore Wind Farm (PGL) — the first floating offshore wind farm in both France and the Mediterranean basin. Located 17 km off the coast of P…
Former Kirinyaga Member of Parliament (MP) John Ngata Kariuki is the proprietor behind the Sarova Hotels chain. Kariuki partnered with the late Gurcharan Singh Vohra (G.S. Vohra) in 1974 to establish the hotel chain, which has grown to one…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 41 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the number of authorised lenders to 126. In a statement dated Thursday, June 5, CBK said the move is in line with…
The Standard Media Group has announced a full year net loss of Sh1.1 billion. This loss came in a financial year that saw the troubled media house record a revenue decline of up to 22.6 percent to Sh1.8 billion. In the same year, the…
Cynthia Jemutai, a young woman from Cherangany, has narrated how she lost Sh1.2 million in a scam promising job opportunities in Canada. In a story that appeared in a local daily, Jemutai said she was defrauded of the money by a man…
The High Court has ordered Aga Khan Hospital to pay a patient Sh157 million for medical negligence that resulted in severe physical and emotional harm. High Court Judge Alexander Muteti found that the hospital’s gynaecologist, Dr. Rafique…
Ruiru Sports Club, known for its wide fairways and lush green, will host the 11th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour as golfers compete for the top prizes and a chance to qualify for the tour’s grand finale. The eagerly awaited…
Clean energy developer Invenergy has officially launched the Hardin III Solar Energy Center, a 250-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility and the third major solar project by the company in Hardin County, Ohio. Majority-owned by WEC Energy…
Unsuspecting investors who dreamt of owning homes through Peter Nyaga’s Certified Homes Limited have been left high and dry after projects by the company ground to a halt. This company was one of several that were highlighted in a home…
NCBA has led a tree planting drive and clean-up exercise in Diani, Kwale county in Celebration of World Environment Day 2025. The event, themed Ending Plastic Pollution, was held in partnership with Boreka Group, the Kenya Forest Service,…
Banton Village in Navassa, North Carolina, has moved from construction into leasing, welcoming its first residents earlier this year. Located roughly 10 miles from Wilmington, North Carolina, this build-to-rent (BTR) community features 68…
