Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Renowned human rights defender Maina Kiai has been appointed as the new chairperson of the board of directors at the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). The announcement was made on Thursday, August 7, 2025, through a press release by…
In the last three years, Kenyan hip-hop has experienced an explosive growth on Spotify, with its streams more than doubling and its influence expanding far beyond Nairobi. This surge in popularity coincides with the tenth anniversary of…
Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of its Tech For Her program, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five week online program that…
Jacobs is set to lead construction upgrades at the Port of Long Beach as part of a transformative rail expansion aimed at boosting freight efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The firm will oversee the development of the Pier B…
A rare 1930 Essex Super Six entered by Mike Duder will be making its debut at this year’s Africa Concours d’Elegance. This will be the first appearance of an Essex in the history of the event. The 2025 Concours d’Elegance is scheduled for…
Are you looking for a bank account that will help you sort all your financial needs even when you are short of funds? Then the Cooperative Bank of Kenya salary account is the best for you. The Co-op Bank salary account is a transactional…
More than 1.1 million vulnerable Kenyans have begun receiving financial support as the government released over Ksh4.6 billion under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. The funds will benefit older persons and people living with severe…
Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyan football fans to exercise discipline and responsibility during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), warning that the country’s future as a host of international…
ACWA Power has been awarded the contracts to develop and operate the Noor Midelt II & III solar projects in Morocco. The projects have a combined capacity of 800 megawatts in Morocco, according to local media reports. The two solar…
The 18-hole Sigona Golf Course will play host to the 17th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on Saturday as golfers race to book their slots in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 5, 2025. The highly-awaited tourney is set to…
Viatris has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries with an aim of raising awareness of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative intends to break the stigma around men’s health, and encouraging men to seek…
Safaricom has explained why a customer can be listed on CRB for defaulting loan on its M-Pesa overdraft Fuliza. In an interview with a local daily, the telco said that a Fuliza defaulter can be listed on CRB if their M-Pesa line is active…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published loan interest rates charged by Kenyan commercial banks as of June 2025. In the lending and deposit rates notice released on August 1, CBK said the overall average lending rate was 15.29, while…
Over the past few years, Africa has become a global hotspot for cryptocurrency adoption. From Nairobi to Accra, digital assets are reshaping how young people save, trade, and build wealth. Behind this momentum lies a simple truth: Africa’s…
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a world-class archaeological museum located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, showcasing ancient Egyptian civilization.…
A section of Kiambu Members of Parliament want out of the Mount Kenya bloc, calling for the county to be recognized as its own region. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, August 6, Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia led the call,…
Nairobi motorists are warned to prepare for severe traffic disruptions on Thursday as the African Nations Championship (CHAN) returns, bringing with it thousands of football fans and beefed-up security around key venues. Two exciting…
President William Ruto’s former advisor, Moses Kuria, has expressed alarm over Kenya’s current trajectory, saying the country is headed in the wrong direction. Speaking at the funeral of the late senior chief Eliud Karanja in Dagoretti…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is once again staring down the barrel of impeachment after a new motion seeking his removal was officially tabled in the County Assembly. Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony submitted the motion to the Clerk’s…
An attack in Garissa County that left at least eight police officers injured is now being blamed on a controversial decision by senior security officials to summon all National Police Reservists (NPRs) to the county headquarters for fresh…
Two men were on Wednesday charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly stealing blood collection equipment worth over Ksh1.1 million from Kenyatta National Hospital. The suspects, Henry Theuri and Erick Otieno Omedo, are accused of stealing…
A police officer has become a darling of the world after demonstrating that there are indeed noble and respectable people serving in the police force, especially in Africa, where officers are often tainted as trigger-happy and…
Renowned author David Maillu will lead a host of Kenyan authors who will grace the Nairobi Soma Festival taking place at the MacMillan Memorial Library.
Mantrac Kenya Ltd. has partnered with the Rotary Club of Karen and St. Mary’s Karen Primary and Junior School to complete four Grade 9 classrooms.
