Latest news stories from across Kenya.
At exactly 9:00 AM, the MV Likoni Ferry screeched to a halt, ushering passengers into Mombasa Island. We had just crossed over from Diani Beach, Kenya, and once again were greeted by the familiar sight of red and green jerseys flooding the…
Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, shared her journey in feeding school children in Kenya on the TED stage. She took the stage as part of The Audacious Project 2024’s cohort, housed at TED. In her TED Talk, Wawira Njiru told…
In another move to empower punters and fuel community-driven growth, ImaraBet has rolled out its refer & earn program, giving players a chance to earn real rewards for inviting friends to join one of Kenya’s fastest-rising online sports…
The Stuart Dowsett Memorial Rugby Tournament was held at Tatu Primary School in Tatu City last weekend and it featured over 600 children aged 9 to 18. It was organised by Shamas Rugby Foundation in partnership with Tatu City and BBRFC…
In a bold move to redefine online sports betting in Kenya, ImaraBet has launched the Imara Win Boost — a game-changing promotion that rewards punters with up to +1000% extra winnings on successful multibets. Designed for serious bettors…
Last updated on January 2026: The Governments of Uganda and Tanzania on Monday held a high-level stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam to review progress on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, as…
The long-awaited launch of the Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project is set to begin. This follows the approval of the Cabinet for its implementation. The Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project targets and total of…
The Italian government is expected to give the green light on the implementation of the $15 billion Messina Strait Bridge. The bridge will connect Sicily and the mainland, facilitating the country’s transport sector. The approval will pave…
The government of Tanzania has banned foreigners from conducting 15 small- and medium-sized businesses in the country. The move, which also affects Kenyans, bars Tanzania immigrants from conducting various small businesses under the…
Prepare for an epic adventure as The World’s Greatest Classic Rally, the East African Safari Classic Rally, gears up for its 2025 edition. Spanning over nine days, from December 2nd to December 13th, this iconic event promises a test of…
Updated February 3, 2026 – RWE and Amazon have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 110 MW of generation from the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in Germany’s North Sea, marking a further step in their expanding partnership.…
LIV Golf is set to make a groundbreaking debut on the African continent in 2026, with Johannesburg, South Africa, confirmed as the host city for the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa event. The tournament will take place from March 20-22,…
Amazon has officially broken ground on a cutting-edge logistics facility at the Port of Little Rock, marking a significant step forward in the company’s expansion across Arkansas. Covering more than 930,000 square feet, the sprawling…
Granite has landed two major packages—worth a combined $230 million—on the Garnet Valley Wastewater System, a critical piece of Southern Nevada’s broader $900 million infrastructure plan in the Apex Industrial Park. The awards, issued by…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, is a wealthy politician and businessman who has built his businesses from scratch, having risen from a hawker. The vocal legislator owns several companies, which he claims he owned before his…
The Marsabit Wind Power Plant that is planned by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) in Marsabit County has split the host communities. Different groups are currently expressing divided opinion on key aspects of the wind…
Bien, the celebrated voice from Sauti Sol, has been making waves across continents with his “Alusa Continua” World Tour, and now he’s bringing the electrifying experience home. After a series of triumphant performances in the United States…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Kwanza administration, committing to give President William Ruto and the agenda of his government full support of national importance. The ODM Central Committee,…
The government has approved a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at regulating religious organisations and preventing future tragedies like the Shakahola massacre. The move is on the heels of recommendations by a Presidential Taskforce…
Two police officers will each serve 35 years in prison after the High Court found them guilty of torturing a man to death at Mbururu Police Post in Kakamega County. Justice Reuben Nyakundi handed down the sentence to Constables Emmanuel…
Dr. Swarup Mishra, the founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, has firmly denied allegations that Kenyan kidneys were trafficked out of the country. He maintained that all foreign patients who underwent transplants at Mediheal arrived in…
A group of Western Kenya MPs has thrown its weight behind National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, endorsing him as the Kingpin of the Luhya community. Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera led the group of over 10 legislators, who praised Wetang’ula…
Public Service and State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei will chair a crucial meeting today with top government officials to address systemic inefficiencies that are eating away at the delivery of services in the public sector. The…
Tanzania has banned foreigners from opening small businesses in a move that has been widely interpreted as targeting Kenyans living and working in the country. The businesses that have been listed as forbidden from being owned or operated…
