Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has issued a directive requiring all public servants to undergo a mandatory two-week online sensitization and training program aimed at tackling inefficiency, indiscipline, impunity,…
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto for boasting that he faces no serious challenger in the 2027 General Election following the death of ODM Leader Raila Odinga. Speaking during a United…
Siaya Senator and acting ODM leader Oburu Odinga has drawn a clear line between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, saying the two no longer speak for the party after joining President…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported that it added 90,020 new voters to the electoral register as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country. The commission said…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has revealed that it has received compensation claims amounting to Ksh2.2 billion from police officers who were injured while performing their duties, exposing deep-seated challenges in…
The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) has partnered with social enterprise Kidogo Early Years to launch a groundbreaking plan that will transform childcare across the capital. This initiative is a major step toward the formalization…
Detectives from the Homicide Unit have released ten more bodies of Shakahola massacre victims, followers of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie, for burial in the Western and Nyanza regions. Families gathered at the morgue to identify…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that the Odinga family has officially opened its doors to friends and political allies of the late Raila Amolo Odinga who wish to visit and convey their condolences in Bondo, Siaya County.…
Muthoni wa Kirumba, one of the most celebrated Kikuyu radio presenters in Kenya, has recently captured public attention with news about her relationship with popular Mugithi artist Waithaka wa Jane. The talented radio queen is often…
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company has announced plans to invest €2.6 billion ($3 billion) in a new manufacturing facility in Katwijk, within the Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands, marking one of the largest life sciences…
The New Zealand Government has approved Genesis Energy’s Tekapo Power Scheme as the first renewable energy project cleared under the Fast-track Approvals Act. The decision, finalized after an 80-day review by an expert panel, ensures…
Safaricom has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed ‘Shangwe @25’, marking 25 years of connecting and transforming lives. As part of the promotion, 25 customers will become millionaires, each winning KES 1 million alongside an additional…
Updated November 20, 2025: World’s largest King Salman Park in Riyadh is partnering with Ajdan Real Estate Development Company and SEDCO Capital to establish a $1 billion fund that will develop residential, commercial and hospitality…
KCB Group has announced that it is acquiring a minority stake in fintech company PesaPal. The banking group, however, has not disclosed the amount of money it will spend to acquire the stake from the digital payments company. The…
Smartphone manufacturer TECNO Mobile has announced the launch of the the TECNO Spark Slim in the Kenyan market. The Spark Slim brings a previously unveiled concept device, showcased at MWC, into reality. TECNO’s goal was to achieve an…
Finnish construction and infrastructure company, YIT Corporation, has secured a €100 million, three-years, excavation contract to build the cavern system for Vantaan Energia’s seasonal heat/thermal storage facility, Varanto, which is set…
Tusker Oktobafest brought its beer and fun experiences to Mombasa and Nanyuki on Saturday, November 1st. The festival’s momentum is now building towards its grand finale in Kisumu on November 8th. The Mombasa edition was at the iconic New…
Kenyan athletes delivered a spectacular and unprecedented performance at the 2025 New York City Marathon, claiming a historic double sweep of both the men’s and women’s podiums. The dominant display saw Kenyan runners secure the top three…
Gilbey’s Gin, Kenya’s leading gin brand, has officially launched its role as the Official Drinks Partner for Jumia Black Friday 2025. The spectacular launch immediately translated into an unbeatable deal for consumers: the popular Gilbey’s…
A Kenyan lady who applied for a US visa has come out to share the questions she was asked during her US Embassy Nairobi visa interview. In a video, the Kenyan lady known as Grace Yuge shared that she was asked three main questions during…
Safaricom through M-Pesa Foundation has announced over 10,000 scholarships for learners in senior schools across the country over the next five years. The funding is part of its Sh30 billion education initiative aimed at improving…
The government has admitted that it has fallen way short of an annual target of 200,000 housing units that it had claimed it would build when the controversial housing tax burden was added onto Kenyan pay slips. According to the Principal…
At a moment when Africa’s youth population is growing rapidly, and the demand for innovation and entrepreneurship has never been greater, financing remains a critical chokepoint. Many young innovators and early-stage ventures struggle to…
President William Ruto says his Government is putting the final touches on an ambitious long-term development plan that will see Kenya become a developed country in the next twenty or so years. The blueprint, set to be presented to…
