Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has firmly declared that no one will succeed in driving a wedge between him and the people of the Mt Kenya region, vowing to protect and strengthen the political partnership that powered his rise to the presidency.…
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo has strongly defended the digital system used in the recent Grade 10 school placement exercise, insisting it operated fairly, transparently, and…
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has urged the Court of Appeal to lift a High Court order suspending the implementation of a multi-billion-dollar health partnership between Kenya and the United States, warning that the suspension threatens…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has provided an update on the construction site collapse in Karen, Nairobi, that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, raising renewed concerns over unsafe and unregulated building practices in…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using state security to intimidate him and his supporters, following a chaotic incident at a church service in Kiambu County where police reportedly deployed…
The Ministry of Health has moved to strengthen Kenya’s fight against new HIV infections by recommending the registration of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine that experts say could transform how people protect themselves…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has issued a sharp legal demand to Senator Tabitha Karanja, insisting on a public apology and retraction over what she describes as defamatory remarks made during a church service on December 21, 2025. Through…
Supreme Court Judge Justice Njoki Ndung’u has been elected unopposed as the Supreme Court representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), marking a key transition within Kenya’s judicial leadership. The election was held on…
The Kenyan community in Germany and around the world is in deep mourning following the tragic death of 21-year-old Terryan Jemeli in Berlin, Germany. Terryan passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, under circumstances that are currently…
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) on 8th January 2025 announced what it described as a historic milestone in the fight against the extinction of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo.
The United States Embassy has suspended the issuance of visas to Tanzanian nationals, a move that has abruptly disrupted travel, education, and business plans for thousands of applicants. In an official notice issued on Tuesday, the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly preparing a contingency plan to flee to Moscow should escalating nationwide protests lead to the collapse of the Islamic Republic, according to intelligence assessments and…
The Kenyan diaspora in Australia is in mourning following the death of Naureen Lugalia, a Kenyan student whose courageous fight against cancer touched the hearts of many both in Australia and back home in Kenya. Naureen passed away…
The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing has received a Ksh. 7 million sponsorship from Absa Bank Kenya. The investment is split into a Ksh. 4 million direct sponsorship for the ninth and tenth legs of the…
As the new academic year begins, 300 students from are set to begin their Senior School journey, courtesy of full scholarships from The Family Group Foundation’s Tufuzu na Elimu program. The cohort, selected from 25 counties across the…
The KCB Foundation has officially awarded 1,000 full scholarships to students. The 2026 cohort is scheduled to join various secondary schools across the country next week. The Foundation has committed Ksh. 600 million to support this…
Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) returns for its landmark eighth season under the theme DECARBONIZE. Season 8 unites a curated collective of Kenyan and international designers to challenge the industry’s carbon footprint through the lens of…
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management, has officially broken ground on a 385 MWac solar portfolio in Louisiana, marking a major milestone for the state’s renewable energy infrastructure. The portfolio…
President William Ruto has unveiled a bold initiative to empower young people, women, and persons with disabilities by expanding their access to government procurement opportunities, a move aimed at boosting economic inclusion nationwide.…
President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the 2027 presidential race in Western Kenya, according to a new opinion poll released on Thursday by research firm Infotrak. The survey shows President Ruto commanding 25 per cent voter…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over attempts by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to infiltrate its grassroots structures in Western Kenya. ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said UDA has been…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ability to propel former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to State House. Speaking during an…
A recent Infotrak poll has revealed shifting political winds in Western Kenya, showing strong support for ODM, UDA, and DCP, while other parties struggle to make an impact. The survey sampled 602 respondents across Kakamega, Vihiga,…
Francis Atwoli heads toward a sixth term as Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu). Forty-two affiliated trade unions have endorsed him to serve another five-year term. The umbrella union has scheduled its…
