Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced that the 2025 edition of the Safari Sevens tournament will take place from October 10 to 12 in Nairobi. This will be the 27th edition of the tournament. The venue will be the Nyayo National…
In Meru County, Kenya, the International Scholars Program (ISP) recently brought together its Nairobi and Meru teams for a two-day retreat designed to strengthen bonds, sharpen skills, and celebrate milestones. The retreat, which took…
Google’s Gemini app just got a big personality upgrade and possibly a better memory than your best friend. In its latest update, Gemini can now reference your past chats to learn your preferences, meaning the more you talk to it, the more…
The third leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour tees off at the Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyandarua County. The four-day event, scheduled for August 14th-17th, will see over 43 professional golfers from across the…
128 Equity Leaders Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi commissioned the airlift…
Old School R&B Brunch (OSR) is bringing its experience to Kenya this week with a four-day line-up of events in Nairobi and Mombasa. The programme kicks off at Mass House, Nairobi, and concludes at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, Mombasa.…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has voiced support for establishing a national academy for creative and performing arts. Speaking at the closing ceremony of this year’s Kenya National Music Festival at Meru School, Ogamba lauded…
The Cooperative Bank of Kenya has reported an 8.3 percent profit growth for the half year ended June 30, 2025. According to the financial results announced on Thursday, the bank reported profit Before Tax of Sh19.7 billion, up from Sh18.2…
When you think of Hollywood legends, Morgan Freeman undoubtedly tops the list. With a voice that resonates with wisdom and a presence that commands attention, Freeman has captivated audiences for decades. But there’s more to this iconic…
Egypt has inked an agreement with China’s Sailun Group to construct an automotive tire manufacturing factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ), involving total investments of $1 billion. This was revealed by a Cabinet statement.…
The implementation of the historic Europe-Africa submarine cable between Morocco and Canary Islands is taking shape. The groundbreaking submarine fiber optic cable project will soon create a vital digital link between Morocco and Spain’s…
The evergreen Par 72 Railways Golf Club is set to welcome over 200 golfers for the 18th leg of the 2025 KCB East Africa Golf Tour this coming Saturday. Fresh off a spectacular event last weekend in Sigona, the regional tourney is expected…
The Nation Media Group has announced Sh41.7 million 2025 half year net loss. This loss after tax was a major improvement from the Sh260.2 million net loss that the media house had recorded in the same period the previous year. During the…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga praised President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza regime for scaling up development of the county’s infrastructure. Speaking on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the ongoing Devolution Conference, Governor Wanga…
The United States has drawn up a strict timeline to investigate Kenya’s alleged connections to al-Shabaab and other armed groups, while reviewing its privileged status as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally.…
The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to…
Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was…
The government has confirmed six official fan zones will be set up across Nairobi for Harambee Stars’ final Group A clash against Zambia at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday, August 17. This after Sports Cabinet…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has partnered with the Ministry of Public Service to launch a new low-interest loan aimed at helping civil servants advance their education and professional skills. In a statement on Wednesday,…
MPs have approved new regulations to establish a unified system for recognising and accrediting qualifications at all education levels nationwide. The move is designed to enhance the quality and authenticity of education and training…
President William Ruto’s pick for Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Duncan Oburu Ojwang’, has declined the appointment, just days after his nomination reached Parliament for vetting. In a formal letter…
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani) in Nairobi. The day’s results will be pivotal in…
Mauritania defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in a high-stakes CHAN Group B match. Alassane Diop scored the winning goal from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, which was awarded after a VAR review for a foul on winger El Mami Tetah. Burkina…
A five-year educational initiative by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) has trained 2,500 educators across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The program, known as Foundations for Learning…
