Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Saudi Arabia has recommenced plans to construct the Jeddah Metro project as it issued a preliminary design consultancy tender. The tender issued is for the project’s Blue Line which was issued early January. Interested firms have been…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced an indefinite suspension of all immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The move marks one of the most significant escalations in the Trump…
A number of large tech companies have shown profound interest on the Savannah River Site for nuclear-powered AI-data center. They attended a meeting about building a data center on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) land. The companies…
Kenya will continue to have its immigrant visa applications processed by the United States after being left out of a sweeping policy that pauses visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. The decision provides relief to Kenyans seeking…
In a significant expansion of the United Kingdom’s renewable energy infrastructure, Tokyo Century Corporation and investment manager Downing LLP have officially formed a joint venture (JV) to develop a massive 500MW solar power portfolio.…
The Kenya Nut Company is one of the renowned agribusiness firms in the country, dealing with the production, processing, and sale of agricultural products with a primary focus on macadamia and cashew nuts. The company processes and sells…
“Mr Donholm”, James Kerr Watson remains one of the lesser-known yet structurally significant figures in Nairobi’s colonial history. A Scottish-trained architect, contractor, and settler-farmer, Watson’s work bridged private enterprise and…
Police in Kilifi County have arrested two Turkish nationals following a shocking gun-related road rage incident that left Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir and his driver assaulted, triggering concern over the conduct of foreign visitors…
Governors from four counties in Kenya’s western region have given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee the green light to engage in structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over a…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is reeling from heavy financial losses after authorities demolished his businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi during a dramatic midnight operation on Wednesday. Police officers stormed the area shortly…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has scored a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as a key suspect has voluntarily stepped forward to confess in a move that could see him testify against cult leader Paul Nthenge…
Kenya’s passport is back on the global stage, climbing five spots in the latest Henley Passport Index to rank 68th worldwide. This improvement marks a turnaround after months of decline, when in October 2024, the Kenyan passport slipped to…
An autopsy has confirmed that 35-year-old Samuel Macharia, a seasoned Mt Kenya guide who went missing during a climbing expedition last month, died from asphyxia, finally providing his family with answers after weeks of uncertainty.…
Members of the Rastafari Society of Kenya appeared before Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as they pursue a landmark case seeking the legalisation of Marijuana. The society is challenging sections of the Narcotic…
Regulators have welcomed the sale of part of the Government’s stake in Safaricom, saying that the price was competitive and the transaction is unlikely to negatively affect the market. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Competition…
Sports betting in Kenya has established itself as a popular activity and is a big part of the sporting culture. There are multiple customers having the option of custom betting experiences and tailoring their own strategies. Knowing what…
Washington, D.C. — The United States government has withdrawn a policy that explicitly warned lenders against discriminating based on immigration and citizenship status. As a result, this move could significantly affect immigrants’ access…
Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has defended its move to demolish a car wash business linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, saying the action was part of a lawful clearance of encroachers along a railway corridor earmarked for…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its application portal for students seeking admission into the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). This latest recruitment drive targets Form…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the performance reports for the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA). The release marks…
NeoVolta Inc. plans to build a new battery energy storage (BESS) manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia, through a new joint venture entity named NeoVolta Power, LLC, the company announced on Tuesday. The new joint venture aims to…
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of Melvin Maina Njungwa, a beloved young man of only 19 years, whose life was taken far too soon on January 9, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware. Melvin…
Russia has announced plans to extend visa-free travel privileges to four additional African countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The initiative, led by Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Duma, seeks to…
A group of foreign medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, seeking to block a new directive that has abruptly halted the renewal of their practicing licenses. The petitioners, all citizens of the Democratic…
