Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The holidays have finally arrived, offering the perfect excuse to slow down, switch off, and settle into a great story. Whether you’re escaping the midday heat, hosting family, or simply carving out quiet time between festivities, this…
The KCB Scholars Programme, spearheaded by the KCB Foundation, has announced that its scholarship is now open. 2025 KJSEA candidates, who have just received their results, can apply for scholarships as they transition to high school. Who…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo. In a statement issued on…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has defended President William Ruto, sharply criticizing political leaders opposing the proposed National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund. He warned that resistance to the…
President William Ruto has accused Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of lying about the construction of the Kibwezi-Maua road, which has seen the two leaders trade jabs in recent days. President Ruto had on Sunday…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has mounted a strong challenge against the government’s establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), accusing President William Ruto’s administration of failing to account for nearly…
High Court Judge Martin Muya has issued a stern warning to all parties against further delays in the long-running case surrounding the disappearance of security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, now more than four years since he went missing. The…
The Nairobi County Government has approved the introduction of two-monthly menstrual health days for women employees, a move aimed at improving service delivery across county departments. The decision was endorsed by Governor Johnson…
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo announces his untimely passing following a tragic accident. This devastating loss has deeply affected his family, friends, and the many lives he touched in Kenya and across…
Pepsi Kenya has rolled out Fizzmas, a Shs30 million festive campaign designed to immerse Kenyan consumers in premium, high-energy experiences throughout December. Guided by the season’s core message, “Everything Else Can Wait, It’s…
Safaricom PLC today marked the formal listing of its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with 2,453 individual investors accounting for 96 per cent of the applications. Applications through USSD and payments via M-PESA…
ReNew Energy Global has entered a long-term deal with Google to develop a 150 megawatt (MW) solar power project in Rajasthan, India. The agreement will see Google procure environmental attributes from the renewable energy project. The…
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Syrian-born Australian citizen, has emerged as a national hero following his courageous actions during the Bondi Beach mass shooting on December 14, 2025. The deadly attack, which targeted a Hanukkah…
Allan Kilavuka has left Kenya Airways after serving as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of six years. His exit was announced by the national carrier on December 16, 2025. “The Board of Directors of Kenya…
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On November 3, 2025, at around 1.30am, Judy Okeyo arrived at Harmony Medical Clinic in Nakuru County a worried mother. Her fourteen-month baby had come down with sudden fever that wouldn’t drop with over-the-counter paracetamol medication…
Nuclear startup Last Energy has secured $100 million in Series C to fund its small nuclear reactor project in Texas. The move comes at a time when demand for power to run artificial intelligence systems drives renewed interest in nuclear…
Bamburi Cement Plc has signed a US$250 million (KSh32 billion) Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd for the construction of a turnkey clinkerisation factory in Matuga, Kwale…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced that it has begun comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Cabinet Minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Jirongo succumbed to…
TotalEnergies has signed a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Google to supply 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of renewable electricity to Google’s data centers in Malaysia. The power supply will be from the Citra Energies solar project in…
The official PepsiCo franchise bottler in Kenya, SBC (Pepsi Kenya), has launched a major festive season initiative, committing KSh 30 million (approx. $190,000) to a high-impact, experiential campaign dubbed “Fizzmas.” The strategy aims to…
Mandatory contributions to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) are set to to increase from February 2026. The mandatory NSSF contributions will see payslips weaken by as much as Sh1,512, which will be the highest extra amount that…
U.S.-based photovoltaic module manufacturer SEG Solar has officially broken ground on a new 3GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in the Batang Regency of Central Java, Indonesia. This significant development, announced on Monday,…
Affinius Capital LLC has successfully originated a $200 million construction loan to finance the development of 200 Douglass, a major new multifamily project in the rapidly transforming Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The loan…
