Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The third edition of the Multivista Kenya Marketplace took place at the Broadwalk Mall in Parklands, Nairobi, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The annual event, now in its third year, is an exclusive industry platform that provides…
Safaricom PLC has announced a planned M-Pesa system upgrade affecting M-Pesa and airtime services. In a notice dated September 19, Safaricom said the system upgrade is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 12:30 am to…
Updated October 31, 2025: The Sagrada Familia Basilica has become the world’s tallest church following recent progress. This is after workers placed the first part of a cross at the top of its central tower. The church now measures at…
For years, clubs have struggled with financial instability, unpaid player salaries, and limited visibility for fans. The launch of the SportPesa League comes with long-term investment, professional structures, and a vision to the game…
The Court of Appeal will on February 27, 2026, in a case challenging sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. The petition was filed by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), which argues that the law has been used to…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has raised alarm over rising levels of drug and alcohol abuse in Kisumu, warning that the situation is undermining the county’s economic progress. Speaking at the Jukwaa la Usalama public…
Kenya’s U20 men’s volleyball team is facing Egypt in the semifinals of the 2025 CAVB U20 African Championship this Friday, September 19, with the match set for 5:00 pm. The team will hope to build on a recovery from a shaky start and reach…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has moved to strengthen service delivery in the capital by introducing borough managers to oversee operations across the city. Eight candidates have been shortlisted, from which six will be appointed to…
Ukrainian forces captured a Kenyan national fighting for Russia in Kharkiv Oblast, near the town of Vovchansk, on Sept. 17, according to Ukraine’s 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade. The man, who identified himself as Evans, said he was an…
Newly-installed Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has unveiled an ambitious five-point plan he calls the “Fist Agenda”, which will serve as the party’s manifesto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during Safina’s National…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the High Court to allow the murder trial of slain athlete Agnes Tirop to proceed, even though the prime suspect, Ibrahim Rotich, has been missing since February this year. Prosecutors…
Eighteen Members of Parliament from Nairobi constituencies have raised objections to the itinerary of the upcoming Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise. In a statement dated September 16, the MPs argued that the advertised…
Nairobi County has been flagged for spending the least on development, according to the Controller of Budget’s latest County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report (CGBIRR). Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o revealed that…
The government, with support from development partners, has embarked on plans to construct the 700-megawatt High Grand Falls Dam in Eastern Kenya. The project, estimated at Ksh 340 billion, will be Africa’s fourth-largest hydro dam once…
The government has rolled out plans to introduce instant fines for motorists who break traffic rules, citing road indiscipline as one of the leading causes of accidents. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, speaking during the…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is emerging as a frontrunner in the 2027 Nairobi governor’s race, especially among young voters, according to a new survey. The poll, carried out by ISS Africa across Nairobi’s 17 constituencies, ranked Babu…
The High Court has stopped Parliament from sending the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to President William Ruto for assent until it rules on a petition filed by Katiba Institute. In its decision, the court noted that the risks…
Ukraine has announced that its soldiers have captured some Kenyan men who are fighting for Russia. According to an official at the Ukrainian Embassy, the Ukraine soldiers captured four Kenyan men in the battlefield. The four Kenyans were…
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) in Kenya, starting from 15 October 2025. The flights will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) with a…
Microsoft’s Fairwater data center campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, is expanding well beyond its original scale, solidifying the state as a hub for advanced AI infrastructure. Initially announced in 2024 with a $3.3 billion investment,…
Google is giving students in eight African countries free advanced AI as part of a larger strategic investment in the continent.
Nigeria plans to build a 1 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing factory under the recently formed Solarge Nigeria Limited. Solarge is a public-private partnership between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Infrastructure…
Construction of Mercedes-Benz’s planned 140 MW wind farm at its Papenburg test track in northern Germany is underway following the receipt of all key permits and the completion of major contractor and financing agreements. First announced…
A retired headteacher, a man who once stood tall before blackboards and classrooms full of eager children. He had a calling, not just to educate but to build. First his students, then his own children. For decades, his life was a…
