Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Updated October 14, 2025- The Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant (HCB), in central Mozambique, one of Africa’s largest dams, will increase its total power output by 90 MegaWatts (MW) after the completion of the modernisation and…
After months of legal hurdles and political stalemates, Kenya finally has a fully reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The July 2025 swearing-in of the new Chairperson and six commissioners has restored the…
The U.S. deportation of Jamaican and Cuban nationals to Eswatini has sparked significant backlash, centered on human rights drawbacks, legal due process shortfalls, transparency failings, and ethical concerns. It marks a controversial…
Turner and the University of Kentucky have marked a key milestone in the $184 million Agricultural Research Facility with the topping out of the building, signaling the end of vertical construction. The project began in June 2024 and is…
Google made shockwaves as it inked $3 billion US hydropower deal in its largest clean energy agreement of its kind. The firm agreed to secure as much as 3 gigawatts of U.S. hydropower. The agreement signified the world’s largest corporate…
Updated on May 7, 2026. The ambitious redevelopment of Cincinnati’s Convention District has reached a major milestone as Portman Holdings prepares to break ground on the new 700-room Marriott headquarters hotel. Following the recent…
Las Vegas Sands has officially broken ground on its US$8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the world’s most luxurious resort destinations. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on July 15,…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) hosted the Safire Connect Forum in Eldoret, bringing together farmers, Agri-entrepreneurs and stakeholders for a day of learning, empowerment and networking. The forum provided a platform for farmers across the Rift…
Construction has begun on Phase 1A of Innovative Urban Village, a $270 million revolutionary affordable housing complex unfolding in East New York, Brooklyn. The complex will offer 385 affordable homes in downtown-style structures as well…
Atuti Tiberius, a Safaricom customer, recently took to social media to express frustrations over his zero M-Shwari loan limit. In a Facebook post, Atuti revealed that he has been unable to access M-Shwari loans for years after his previous…
Arguably, some of the most successful business people in Kenya who have built their businesses from scratch have tales of tough beginnings. This is no different for Annabel Njambi, the founder of County Supermarket. Njambi came into the…
Over the past few weeks, Kenyans applying for Dubai visas have been facing mass rejections. With Dubai being a popular tourist destination for Kenyans, these mass rejections were first noticed by local tours and travels firms which…
Disability-rights activist and flamboyant Meru businessman Michael Makarina once closed every press briefing with the rallying cry “System iko sawa!” For months he defended President William Ruto’s administration, urging the Head of State…
Kenya is among the first nine African countries selected to launch a groundbreaking injectable HIV prevention medication, Lenacapavir, by January 2026. This was announced by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, affirming that Kenya will be…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has spoken out against the recent rise in fuel prices, accusing the government of misleading the public and engaging in questionable borrowing practices that could harm Kenya’s financial future.…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced the creation of a multi-agency taskforce to deal with illegal recruitment agencies that are taking advantage of Kenyans seeking employment overseas. Speaking on Tuesday, July 15, Mutua…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported the arrest of about 1,500 suspects linked to the violent protests across different parts of Kenya on June 25 and July 7, 2025. The chaos left in its aftermath a trail of destruction of…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has written off Ksh347.05 million in student loans following the discovery of 2,605 late beneficiaries in the 2024/2025 financial year. The board credited this achievement to its partnership with…
The government has moved to reassure all participating teams and visitors heading to Nairobi for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that their safety is fully guaranteed. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Sports…
The Court has ordered former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba to pay Ksh10.5 million in damages for defaming Jeremiah Nyegenye, the Senate Clerk and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission. In a ruling delivered by Magistrate…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku is cracking the whip on abseenteism and lateness in public service, warning civil servants that the government will no longer tolerate such behaviour in public offices. In a surprise tour of…
Fear has taken hold of Migadini estate in Changamwe, Mombasa, after four residents died in mysterious circumstances between July 9 and July 15. County health officers have cordoned off parts of the neighbourhood while pathologists work to…
For Moses Mburu, stepping into the U.S. embassy wasn’t just another errand—it was his first time ever setting foot there. Moses arrived well ahead of time. After passing through two layers of security, he was ushered in for the…
The Miami–Tampa High-Speed Rail Extension Project is a planned development by Brightline Florida that aims to expand the company’s existing rail network from Miami to Tampa. The extension will primarily follow the Interstate 4 corridor,…
