Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The amount of bank loans that Kenyans have defaulted has now hit Sh724 billion. In another sign of an economy that is struggling, the volume of non performing loans among commercial banks in the country increased by Sh7 billion as at April…
As Kenya takes on Angola in a thrilling African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) match on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Nairobi residents have been advised to prepare for major traffic disruptions across the city. The National Police Service…
The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will see seoond round matches in group A. There will be doubleheader that will see DR Congo face Zambia, followed by the host nation Kenya taking on Angola. DR Congo vs. Zambia…
Hosts Tanzania are on track for a spot in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mauritania. Veteran defender Shomari Kapombe was the hero, scoring a dramatic…
Burkina Faso bounced back from a disappointing opening-day defeat to secure a 4-2 victory over tournament debutants Central African Republic (CAR) in a six-goal thriller at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. The win breathes new life…
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the construction of the Bishoftu International airport is expected to break ground in November. The project has been hallmarked as one of Africa’s most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects.…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a direct appeal to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, urging him to consider Kenya’s current political realities when appointing the next United States ambassador to Nairobi. In an interview…
President William Ruto has revealed that the Hustler Fund has disbursed more than Ksh 72 billion to over 26 million Kenyans in under three years since its launch, making it one of the most impactful financial inclusion programmes in the…
For many young Kenyans, the idea of studying in the United States remains a distant dream. But for Samuel Karani, that dream is no longer a hope — it’s now his reality. Hailing from Kagumo town in Kirinyaga County, Samuel is headed to the…
Safaricom, through its youth platform, Safaricom Hook has sponsored the 8th edition of the National Science and Technology Exhibition by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) to a tune of KES 3M, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing innovation…
The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) held a strategic meeting today to advance the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties…
In the quiet hills of Botori village in Kisii County, where banana trees dot the landscape and dusty paths weave between homes, a young girl once sat under a flickering kerosene lamp, dreaming beyond her circumstances. In her world,…
Mombasa. NCBA recently took its customers closer to their dream homes this weekend with an exclusive bus tour exploring prime property developments from Nyali to Vipingo. The one-day excursion, which spanned from Classic Courtyard Homes,…
Held as part of the M-PESA @ 18 Nairobi Region engagements, the forum brought together 250 digital taxi- hailing drivers & operators to learn about entrepreneurship and smart money practices. Nairobi, 6th August 2025… Safaricom (NSE:…
The University of New Mexico Hospital has completed its $842 million Critical Care Tower and is preparing for an October 2025 opening. The nine-story, 684,000 ft² facility includes 24 intensive care beds, a new adult ER, two additional…
Kenya’s government has approved the construction of the $247.5 million Olkaria VII geothermal plant. It also aligns with the government’s plants to plans to phase out thermal power. The implementation of the plant will pump an extra 80.3…
Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, has sponsored the 8th edition of the National Science and Technology Exhibition by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) to a tune of Ksh. 3 million. This has brought the total sponsorship for…
Catherine Nyongesa, a Kenyan billionaire businesswoman is a testament that you do not need a silver spoon to achieve great things in life. Despite growing up in abject poverty, the founder of Texas Cancer Centre has proved that anything is…
PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on TikTok. In the challenge, PUGB players and dance enthusiasts across Africa are being invited to…
ODM youth activist Kasmuel McOure has explained former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s proposed framework for conducting the upcoming national conclave. Speaking during a local radio interview on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, McOure said the…
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala is staring at criminal charges after allegedly landing a helicopter without clearance at Mumias Sports Complex during the national secondary school games finals. The dramatic…
Investigations into the alleged abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi remain ongoing, the Milimani Law Courts heard on Tuesday. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is still analysing mobile phones and other…
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyans applying for American visas to be fully forthcoming about their use of social media when applying for the application forms. In a statement on Monday, August 4, the embassy warned that not…
A woman entangled in a high-profile paternity and property dispute with former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now faces forgery charges at the Milimani Law Courts. Nina Maria Wanjiku, Muthama’s estranged partner, allegedly forged a birth…
