Latest news stories from across Kenya.
At least five people have been killed in a bomb explosion in a packed mosque in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state, a police spokesman has said. Nahum Daso told local media another 35 people were injured in the blast in the Gamboru market…
Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left nine people dead at a tavern in South Africa on Sunday. Police launched a manhunt for the 12 unidentified gunmen who had opened fire at patrons at around 01:00…
Pope Leo has told Christians that the Christmas story should remind them of their duty to help the poor and strangers. In his Christmas Eve sermon, the pope said the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended a message of peace and joy to all Kenyans as the nation celebrates Christmas. In his festive address, Kenyatta emphasized the core values of love, unity, compassion, and hope that define the…
The Ministry of Education says it has received 177,000 requests from parents and learners seeking revisions to Grade 10 placements, just two days after the review process was opened. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Basic Education…
Kenya Airways senior employees will not be going on Christmas with full salaries. According to the airline’s internal communication, KQ top employees will receive about half of their normal salaries as the company battles cash flow…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized a shipment of illegal cigarettes worth about Ksh 72.2 million at the Port of Mombasa after a targeted intelligence-led operation by customs enforcement teams. The cigarettes were flagged after…
Customers shopping at Quickmart can now enjoy a stress-free and rewarding experience this festive season, thanks to a new partnership between Equity Bank and Quickmart Supermarkets. The two organizations launched the “Lipa Bila Pressure”…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reported a devastating surge in road fatalities, with 25 lives lost in just 16 separate crashes recorded on Tuesday. The authority confirmed fatalities across multiple counties,…
President William Ruto has wished well all Kenyans during this festive season and called for care and dignity for those celebrating Christmas and the New Year. Speaking in a shot video he shared on social media Wednesday, President Ruto…
The government has unveiled an ambitious rebuild of the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway, describing it as a transformative project that will finally bring relief to motorists long frustrated by congestion, delays and safety risks along the busy…
The government has rolled out an online system to document all imports and export transactions on manufactured health products starting next year. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the ministry had finalized tracking and…
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amounting to $ 1.616 billion. According to the Ministry of Finance, the two governments reaffirmed their…
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace — at least…
Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it amounted to “cowboy behavior” and “intimidation.” Venezuela, which requested the emergency…
The I&M Foundation has embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives dubbed, “A Time to Give,” that will be rolled out throughout the festive season.
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya’s prime minister has said. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others were on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday…
Attacks on health care in Sudan are becoming deadlier and more widespread, cutting off access to lifesaving services and placing health workers and humanitarian operations at serious risk, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…
The death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has triggered a shift in Kenya’s political landscape, with new polling data indicating that President William Ruto now faces a tougher path to securing a second term in 2027. A TIFA…
Party leader announces grassroots consultations will determine whether ODM backs President Ruto or fields independent candidates in next election Siaya Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has delivered a…
Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers arrested over the disappearance of part of a Ksh8.2 billion methamphetamine consignment seized in the Indian Ocean on October 19 have been released on strict conditions after the State failed to…
Presidential aspirant Dr. Fred Matiang’i revealed that he was considered as a potential successor to President Kenyatta in 2022 but declined the opportunity, with the Jubilee Party eventually throwing its support behind the late Raila…
Health Ministry warns pharmacies face license revocation and criminal prosecution for selling sildenafil and other prescription medicines without authorization The Ministry of Health has unleashed a nationwide enforcement blitz targeting…
Five-day weather advisory forecasts moderate to heavy downpours from December 23-27, with thunderstorms hitting Lake Basin, Rift Valley, and Western Kenya The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an urgent weather warning urging…
