Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has declared that not even his death will halt Kenya’s push for a better future, announcing that he will contest the presidency in the 2027 general election. Speaking during the launch of his bid at…
President William Ruto shifted his mobilization campaign to Kiambu County, where he assured the county of new development projects. While addressing Kiambu grassroot leaders at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Ruto…
A fresh Senate Bill seeks to hold Governors accountable for mismanagement in office, even years after leaving office. The County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji seeks to enhance maximum…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has named his final team to represent Kenya in the make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against The Gambia and Seychelles in September. Kenya takes on The Gambia on Friday, September 5,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale gave a stern warning to facilities that still charge Kenyans for outpatient services, affirming that such an act is against the Constitution and a blatant disregard for President William Ruto’s Universal…
Five al Shabaab terrorists were killed on Tuesday in an ambush by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces at Lacta Mangai, deep inside Boni Forest in Lamu County. Security officials said the militants had been planning to overrun a…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reassured parents that learners currently in Grade Nine will transition smoothly to senior secondary school next year. While addressing the official opening of the 6th Biennial Education…
Police in Kiambu have finally tracked down the man they believe poisoned retired prison officer Henry Nkulu Igweta and his wife, former teacher Beatrice Kabutia, in September 2023. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations…
Detectives have arrested 14 youths and singled out seven estates in the capital where teenage gangs are taking root. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the swoop followed the death of 15-year-old Joshua Kubiti, who succumbed…
Kenya Airways was the biggest loser at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday after losing 19.18 percent of its market value. The KQ shares drop came a day after the national carrier announced that it had slumped back into loss…
Hundreds of Kenyan families are scrambling for answers after the Trump administration abruptly cancelled nearly 6,000 international student visas. The revocation, linked to a wider immigration shake-up aimed at bolstering national…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced two important partnerships with Nestlé Kenya and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in anticipation of the second edition of the KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference. This…
Dale Heath’s future as a U.S. citizen is now uncertain after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during what was supposed to be a routine green card renewal. The 56-year-old, who immigrated from England more…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today hosted its flagship Innovation Day under the theme: “Powering What’s Next: AI, Resilience & Sustainable Innovation.” The forum which attracted at least 100 key decision-makers, technology partners, and…
From his roots in Kenya to the academic halls of South Dakota State University (SDSU), Telvin Billy Ochieng is stepping into an exciting new chapter of his life. With a bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Engineering, he has always been…
With a one-line, five-picture Instagram post, signed off with a fire cracker emoji, multiple Grammy-winning American songstress, Taylor Swift, announced her engagement to American football player Travis Kelce, sending the internet into a…
Ethiopia Launches Construction of 144km Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway, a major project designed to boost trade, cut transport costs, and improve connectivity in East Africa. The new road will link Dire Dawa with Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali…
Zanzibar will spend over $400 million on port infrastructure development. This is a move that will revolutionize trade on the islands. Additionally, this Zanzibar Ports Infrastructure development move is expected to enable direct receipt…
Uganda standard gauge railway is gradually taking shape as it officially moves into implementation stage following recent funding. The project has received a robust financing structure that aims to ensure its timely completion. Perez…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to protect and recommit themselves to the 2010 Constitution as the country marked its first Katiba Day. In a statement shared on her X account, Karua highlighted the…
The natural gas power plant project proposed by JEA is a planned energy development in North Jacksonville. The utility’s board approved plans for the $1.57 billion facility, which is to be developed on a site previously occupied by the St.…
Kenyan security officers leading the multinational mission in Haiti have carried out a major operation that restored government control of the TELECO site in Kenscoff. The raid, which stretched through the night of August 24 into the early…
Spotify is rolling out a new direct messaging feature that lets users share music, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends directly inside the app. This feature, called Messages, is available for both Free and Premium users aged 16 and older…
Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting which will bring together over 2,000 global health leaders, policymakers, innovators, and researchers. The announcement was made during a facility tour by the Aga Khan…
