Latest news stories from across Kenya.
KCB Bank has launched a business proposition for institutions of higher learning to support them on project finance, infrastructure development and digitized payment solutions including the staff and their students in a bid to transform…
Spotify has named Ghanaian musician Amaarae as the EQUAL Africa artist for August. Amaarae, born Ama Serwah Genfi, was raised between Ghana and the U.S.A. Her musical journey took a turn in a computer lab in Ghana in 2009, where she taught…
Ivorian developer Tongon Solaire has signed an agreement with the government of Ivory Coast for a 52 MW solar plant. The M’Bengue Solar Plant is set for commissioning before the end of 2027. Tongon Solaire reached an agreement to construct…
The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is set to begin its Group C journey tomorrow, August 8, with a highly anticipated doubleheader at the Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) in Kampala. The group, considered one…
Michael Nyaga Muchiri is the current spokesperson for the National Police Service (NPS), following his appointment in January of this year. Prior to the appointment, Muchiri served as the Kiambu police commander and has held other…
Project Blue, Data Center has been canceled. The project is yet another casualty of community action against data centers because of their high power and water requrements. It now joins the Becker Minnesota data center project another…
Cabinet Secretary for Internal Affairs Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned the shocking revelations of child sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, that were unearthed in a new BBC documentary. The investigative piece has…
The United Nations is scaling up its presence in Kenya, with several of its Agencies, Funds, and Programmes relocating central aspects of their regional and international operations to Nairobi. The strategic move is aimed at increasing the…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has disbursed over Ksh56 billion in the past ten months to accelerate the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Kenya. Speaking during the official launch of the National Equipment Service…
Two families in Mlolongo, Machakos County, are still reeling from anguish months after their loved ones disappeared under chilling circumstances. Kalani Muema and Stephen Mbisi were among four men allegedly abducted in December 2024 during…
Former Kirimari Ward MCA aspirant Swaleh Abdallah Njiru alias Oswado was shot dead on Tuesday, August 5, after he attempted to escape police custody. The dramatic incident unfolded in the Gatondo area of Embu County as police were…
The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) is facing serious questions about its capacity to regulate pollution and collect environmental fees, following revelations that only one employee is responsible for reviewing thousands…
The Burugu couple of Peter Burugu and Mary Burugu have pocketed Sh1.23 billion from the sale of their school Regis Runda Academy. The school was sold to South African multinational known as the ADvTECH Group. “The ADvTECH, Africa’s leading…
On this day, 27 years ago—August 7, 1998—a devastating act of terrorism unfolded on Kenyan soil, leaving a deep scar in the nation’s memory and forever changing countless lives. At approximately 10:30 AM, a truck laden with explosives…
Each Harambee Stars player and official will receive Ksh500,000 from President William Ruto following their 1-1 draw against Angola in a thrilling CHAN 2024 match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This follows Ruto’s…
The highly anticipated nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards were announced today, August 7th. The shortlists for all categories were revealed throughout the day on the official L’Équipe website and app. First presented in 1956, the…
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that lets you share your live location with friends on a map. This is different from simply tagging a location on a post or Story. The new feature shows your real-time location and is now available to…
The Starfire Solar project slated to become Kentucky’s largest solar farm has received the official green light to begin construction. The project will rise on the site of the former Starfire coal mine, which spans across Breathitt, Knott,…
10-man Kenya battled to a 1-1 draw against Angola in their second Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The result, secured in front of a home crowd at the Moi International Sports Centre…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revived its TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Zambia in a Group A match played at the Nyayo National Stadium. The win not only ended…
Nairobi, Kenya – August 7, 2025 — In a rousing and forward-looking career talk held this week, the Managing Director of Sensei College challenged students to reimagine their futures through the lens of practical skills and global…
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has launched a fresh crackdown on long-abandoned containers at the Port of Mombasa, giving shipping lines two weeks to clear or destroy the units. In an advisory to customers on Thursday, August 7, the port…
Italy has officially approved the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, a bold infrastructure initiative set to become the world’s longest suspension bridge. The €13.5 billion ($15.5 billion) project has received the green light…
The 680 MW Nova Power Bank in California, one of the largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the world and the U.S., is gearing up completion of its final 60 MW construction phase. Once fully operational, with the fifth and final…
