Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Electric vehicles in Kenya will now carry distinctive green number plates as the government intensifies efforts to promote e-mobility and encourage motorists to shift away from petrol- and diesel-powered cars. Transport Cabinet Secretary…
A Nairobi resident has moved to the High Court seeking urgent orders to curb what he says is growing lawlessness, violence, and loss of life linked to poorly regulated boda boda operations in the capital. In a petition filed before the…
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported in the country. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two confirmed cases of…
An autopsy has confirmed that a blood clot in the lungs caused the death of Umoja gym trainer Alphy Migasha, weeks after he suffered severe injuries during a violent assault at a club in Nairobi. Government pathologists believe the fatal…
The Judiciary has rolled out new enforcement units aimed at tackling harassment and discrimination in the workplace, marking a decisive shift from policy promises to institutional accountability. The newly established Employee Protection…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has moved to strengthen his defence in the ongoing KSh 20 million graft case, asking the anti-corruption court to summon two key witnesses. Sonko wants lawyer Steve Ogola and Capitol Hill Police Station…
For Abednego Kipkirui, the journey to securing a U.S. student visa was not without challenges. While his first visa attempt ended in disappointment, it became a critical learning experience that reshaped his approach and ultimately led to…
Prysmian has secured a landmark £2bn ($2.7bn) contract to supply the essential cabling for Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4). This project entails a massive subsea electricity superhighway. Developed through a joint venture between National Grid…
Avangrid, Inc. has begun commercial operations for two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon. The projects, Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar, have a combined generating capacity of 269 MW. The projects will provide electricity to the…
Siemens Energy has finalized plans to invest $1 billion to expand manufacturing capacity across multiple U.S. states, including the construction of a new high-voltage switchgear plant in Mississippi, as it scales up production to meet…
In a time when U.S. student visas for Africans face unprecedented scrutiny, Bob Mwiti and the International Scholars Program (ISP) have achieved a historic milestone—successfully securing 115 U.S. student visas for the Spring 2026 intake.…
The United Kingdom is moving toward a fully digital immigration system. Effective 25 February 2026, visitors to the UK who require a visa will be issued an eVisa rather than a physical document. This change marks the official conclusion of…
In a stunning move, Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI in a bid to develop solar-powered AI data centers in space. SpaceX acquired Musk’s AI company as part of the ambitious scheme to propel the future of artificial intelligence. The…
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Fihla, is on a three-day working visit to Kenya marked by engagements with senior government officials, regulators, and leaders from the business and financial services sectors. During the visit,…
Enlight Renewable, a global energy developer based in Israel has reached key development milestones at its CO Bar solar and battery storage complex in Arizona. The project is now transitioning into full-scale execution, marking Enlight’s…
Kenya’s real estate sector closed 2025 in a position of cautious strength, marked by stabilising macroeconomic conditions, selective investor confidence, and a clear shift from speculative expansion to disciplined execution. This is…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (February 3, 2026) — Construction has officially begun on Lupina, a significant new affordable housing development located in San Jose’s Guadalupe Washington neighborhood. Led by Resources for Community Development (RCD),…
Turner Construction Company has officially mobilized heavy equipment to the site of the new Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital, initiating a massive $550 million capital project designed to close a healthcare accessibility gap in central…
The Four Seasons hotel development project in Jacksonville, Florida has secured a record-breaking $360m loan from Goldman Sachs. Shahid Khan, the billionaire owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, secured the construction loan from Goldman…
Venture Global LNG has officially executed a binding Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Australian engineering giant Worley for the second phase of the CP2 LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This…
Vivo Energy has hosted an exclusive dinner to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The celebrations hosted on Friday brought together members of the Chinese business community in a bid to enhance and strengthen business ties and build…
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s education reforms, saying the government inherited a struggling education system marked by teacher shortages and chronic underfunding but has since taken decisive action to stabilize…
The National Treasury has proposed a significant increase in funding for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), raising allocations from Sh41 billion to Sh58 billion in a move aimed at easing the financial strain on families and…
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims of a political rivalry with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, saying his party’s engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration is guided by national interest rather than competition for…
