Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Georgia Department of Community Health has officially approved plans for a new hospital in Acworth, Georgia led by Wellstar Health System. The eight-story facility will cost around $1 billion to $1.1 billion, and aims to meet rapidly…
Sizable Energy, a climate-tech startup headquartered in Milan and Palo Alto, has raised US $8 million for the development of its offshore pumped-hydro storage system. This is an innovative long duration energy storage solution designed to…
In a heartfelt continuation of the centennial celebration honoring blues legend B.B. King, acclaimed guitarist Joe Bonamassa has released six new tracks as part of Blues Summit 100, Vol. II. The second installment of this ambitious B.B.…
Egypt’s state-owned Petrojet has been awarded a $1.1 billion oil contract in Algeria’s Hassi Bir Rekaiz oil field. Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company (Petrojet) has received preliminary award on the second phase of the…
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program has directed all the shortlisted applicants to complete the Entrepreneurship Aptitude Test (EAT) ahead of the upcoming Validation Exercise Friday October 24, 2025. The…
Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo warned Kenyans against widespread misinformation surrounding the recently amended Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, saying much of what is circulating online is…
Tatu City has officially launched its after-school Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program under Tatu Reach. Tatu Reach is the city’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative. The launch celebrates the graduation of the…
Malengo has announced a significant funding boost to the tune of $12.9 million (Ksh. 1.6 billion) from The Shapiro Foundation. Malengo is an NGO focused on enabling international educational migration and economic empowerment for young…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has unveiled a revamped mobile banking App that now delivers faster, more secure, and user-friendly features as it seeks to deliver a seamless banking experience. The new Co-op Bank Mobile…
Samsung has officially entered the extended reality (XR) space with the launch of Galaxy XR, the first-ever headset powered by Android XR, a new platform built jointly by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. The device marks the beginning of…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has stepped down as Vice Chair of the Council of Governors after a public outcry over comments he made about the late Raila Odinga. The remarks, delivered in Kikuyu at a funeral in Nyeri, landed during a week…
Fashion retailer LC Waikiki has blamed low customer numbers for its continued losses at its outlet which is located at the Likoni Mall in Mombasa. This continued loss-making, says LC Waikiki, has now compelled the store to shut down by…
Kenya’s amended Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2025, has sparked intense debate among digital rights advocates, legal experts, and content creators. The government maintains the changes are designed to protect citizens from rising…
The extradition of a United Kingdom (UK) national suspected of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 is underway, the High Court heard Tuesday. State Counsel Gikui Gichuhi informed Justice Alexander Muteti yesterday that the Attorney-General’s…
The controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025 has been challenged in court. The petition filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and veteran singer-cum…
Motorists using the Bomas – Kiserian (B19) Road should brace for over a month of traffic disruption after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) extended a temporary road closure. In a public notice issued on October 16, 2025, KeNHA…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya descended on some of the members of the Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) for using Raila Odinga’s name to advance their personal or political interests. Addressing Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitale on…
A mourner who tragically lost her life during the viewing of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s remains on Friday, October 17 has been identified as Josephine Akeng’o. Ms Akeng’o, a mother of three was among two people who died in a…
Kenya and Senegal have strengthened their diplomatic and economic relations by signing several bilateral agreements, including a landmark visa waiver that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days.…
A packed courtroom in Eldoret erupted in laughter Tuesday afternoon when the son of Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai declined to testify in English in a case where Turkana South MP John Ariko and seven others are accused of…
Georgia Power announced it has begun construction of a 200 megawatt (MW) battery storage facility (BESS) in Twiggs County, located southeast of Macon, Georgia. The project was selected through the company’s competitive process under its…
Eos Energy Enterprises plans to invest nearly $353 million to relocate its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh and expand its zinc-based battery manufacturing operations in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The project will…
China’s Mingyang Smart Energy has unveiled plans for what could become the world’s largest floating offshore wind turbine, a 50 MW-class unit, marking another advancement in the global offshore wind race. The announcement, made in October…
Kairu wa Ndeiya, whose real name is Dennis Kairu Wanjiku, is a young rising Kenyan comedian and content creator taking the digital comedy scene by storm. Known for his hilarious and relatable skits delivered in the Kikuyu language, Kairu…
