Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hit back at remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed that Mwea rice farmers are struggling due to a lack of market for their produce. In a strongly worded statement shared on her…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reported that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has so far registered 9,165 aspirants seeking the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki made the announcement through his official…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is now a free man after the Milimani Magistrate’s Court approved the withdrawal of a hate speech case that had been hanging over him for months. Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai delivered…
Morocco has hit the brakes on its ambitious plan to build a $1 billion Nador West Med LNG terminal on its Mediterranean coast, a project originally designed to swap out dirtier fuels for cleaner energy imports. The Energy Ministry…
A Kenyan woman Magdaline Wangeci living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced after chilling Ring doorbell CCTV footage captured her attempting to set fire to her neighbour’s home in Ashford, Kent. Magdaline, a 49-year-old Kenyan former…
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) Board of Directors has voted to advance a modified version of Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners’ (STCP) proposed alternative for a high-capacity, fully underground…
Isuzu East Africa (Isuzu EA) has today launched the locally assembled Isuzu mu-X luxury SUV, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s automotive manufacturing journey and reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to local assembly,…
Contractors have submitted bids for the 65-kilometrer-long Riyadh Metro Line 7 that is expected to link Qiddiya and Diriyah. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) received bids from contractors on 31 January. The scope entails the…
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has released a report detailing the economic benefits of the upcoming 2.3-mile Claremont extension of the Metro A Line. Prepared by Kleinhenz Economics, the study quantifies the impact of…
For decades, the Kenyan conversation has been dominated by a single villain: “The Government.” We gather in markets, offices, and on social media to lament the state of the nation, pointing trembling fingers at the presidency and…
On April 30th 2025, Maasai youth disrupted the signing of a carbon offsetting project agreement in Kajiado county. On the face of it, they had simply rejected a controversial carbon project. However, as Africa Uncensored and OCCRP found,…
Almost everyday, a Kenyan man is dying while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The latest to die on the frontline for Russia is Clinton Nyapara Mogesa. He was 28 years old. His body was discovered at one of the positions previously held by…
Efforts to clarify the current status of the long-delayed Constitution Pipeline have revealed that while older regulatory proceedings have been formally closed, the project itself remains under active consideration. In response to an…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has officially inaugurated a 950-kilometer railway expected to tap the vast Gara Djebilet iron ore deposits in Algeria. The project was done in collaboration with China and will be key to exploiting…
The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG) has announced that it has officially appointed Olwal Dickens as its new and first Executive Director. Olwal Dickens is no stranger to the complexities of the Kenyan arts scene. His track record is defined by…
NCBA Group has announced a Ksh. 300,000 sponsorship for the Kenyan team set to compete in the South Africa National Masters Swimming Championship. The event is scheduled to take place this March in George, South Africa. The funding is…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, Eliud Owalo, has revealed his net worth is now about Ksh 1 billion, putting his personal wealth back in the spotlight just days after quitting government to…
Migaa Golf Club has officially set the stage for one of its most anticipated events of the year. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the club will host the Lady Captain’s Prize, a signature tournament dedicated to honoring the leadership and…
Fidel Mwendwa, a 25-year-old mechanic from Kitui, has been announced as the 25th millionaire of the Safaricom Safaricom Shangwe @25 promotion. He also received an additional KES 250,000 for a community project of his choice. Speaking as he…
McDermott has been awarded a decommissioning offshore engineering contract by QatarEnergy in the State of Qatar. The project is an inaugural offshore decommissioning initiative that is being conducted by the nation of Qatar. The scope of…
Thousands of Kenyan households have been left stranded following the abrupt exit of KOKO Networks from the local market, bringing an end to a model that had reshaped access to clean cooking fuel for urban and peri-urban consumers. KOKO,…
President William Ruto condemned the use of places of worship as venues for political attacks, delivering what appeared to be an indirect rebuke of opposition leaders. The President said churches must remain sanctuaries where congregants…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region will vote as a solid bloc in the 2027 General Election, a move he said will deny President William Ruto a second term in office. Gachagua said the region has…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said ongoing talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must result in an equal share of national leadership and resources as the two sides explore a working arrangement…
