Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto’s Executive Office spent KSh 817 million on printing alone in the 2024–2025 financial year, the Controller of Budget has revealed. That works out to roughly KSh 2.2 million each day, more than many counties allocate…
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has formally accused the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) of “embezzlement of public funds”, citing a fresh ministry audit that allegedly uncovered manipulated revenue, hidden accounts and missing budgets. Chief…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has defended the recent increase in entry fees at Karura Forest, explaining that the revision is linked to new charges under the government’s e-Citizen payment platform. KFS Chief Conservator of Forests Alex…
A tragic altercation over the use of a toilet has left a University of Nairobi student dead and his roommate in police custody in Kikuyu. The incident, which took place late on Monday night, saw Brian Wambui, a third-year student at the…
A quiet Monday in Juja turned tragic when a Super Metro Limited matatu collided with a motorbike along the busy Thika Superhighway, killing the biker. The organization avers that the matatu was driving downhill when a tuk-tuk ahead…
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok secured his release after posting a cash bail of Ksh.5 million or an alternative bond of Ksh.15 million in a graft case facing him. Court documents accuse Barchok of pocketing Ksh.2 million through two…
Widows and schoolgirls in Okanda village, Bondo sub-county, now barricade their doors with chairs and bricks after an unknown attacker broke into four homes in four weeks and raped or tried to rape women who were alone. Everlyne Magero,…
State House received Sh3.6 billion in the less than two months to the end of the last financial year. This has been revealed by a report by the Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o. According to the report, the National Treasury…
Phoenix, AZ – September 2, 2025 — A woman who had completed all the necessary steps toward becoming a U.S. citizen was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shortly after attending a routine immigration…
Meta has taken a stake in Safaricom’s subsea fibre-optic cable project. This subsea cable project will strengthen the digital links between East Africa and the Middle East. Safaricom is listed as the project proponent in the Facebook…
A major new industrial development is set to emerge in South Fort Worth. ALTO Real Estate Funds said it will break ground on September 15, 2025, for the $40 million ALTO Carter Park 35, a Class A building. The 342,790-square-foot facility…
September 2, 2025 — The Trump administration has confirmed plans to broaden Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in several major U.S. cities, a move that has already stirred controversy among immigrant communities and…
President William Ruto has announced that, starting next week, the government will begin paying Social Health Authority (SHA) contributions for 1.5 million Kenyans who cannot afford them. Speaking during a meeting with grassroots leaders…
Gary, Indiana – September 1, 2025 – The hometown of the King of Pop was electric this weekend as the Jackson family returned to Gary, Indiana to celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson’s 67th birthday. The occasion was marked by a…
World Rugby Sevens has unveiled a significantly revamped format for the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series, ushering in a new, three-division global model. This new structure will see the top-tier HSBC SVNS Series reduced from 12 core teams to just…
Stargate, which was unveiled in January 2025, is a joint venture backed by OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, with SoftBank providing the financing and OpenAI overseeing operations. The plan is to spend $100 billion upfront with the…
Ethiopian Airlines Group which is Africa’s largest airline and has recently celebrated a significant milestone. The airline saw the inauguration of its new Yabello Airport. This airport is located in the southern part of Ethiopia’s Oromia…
Governor James Orengo has confirmed that construction of the long-awaited Usenge Port in Siaya County is finally set to begin. In a statement shared via his social media post on Tuesday, September 2, Orengo revealed that his administration…
The Grand Stade de Tanger which is currently undergoing renovation ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, will be ready by the end of September. This information regarding the Grand Stade de Tanger…
Nigeria-TotalEnergies deepwater oil contract has officially taken shape as both parties inked a production-sharing contract (PSC). The multinational entity and the South Atlantic Petroleum are partnering on two offshore blocks in a step to…
From today, September 2, 2025, a majority of U.S visas will require a mandatory face to face visa interview with a consular officer. This is after the U.S State Department reviewed its waiver for carious categories. In the latest review,…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) have forwarded more than 1,000 files to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for probe. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, in…
Authorities are making arrangements to airlift the body of a Kenyan police officer who died in a road accident while serving in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The National Police Service (NPS)…
Calls to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy, Njoroge Muchiri, are gaining momentum after ward representatives drafted more than 20 charges and rallied members to back the ouster. On Monday, MCAs led by Kileleshwa’s…
