Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A section of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition affiliate parties has rejected recent leadership changes within the political alliance, calling the moves “illegal, null and void.” The affiliates accused coalition chairperson and…
Members of the Rastafarian community were Wednesday denied a chance to present evidence after High Court security stopped them from bringing cannabis seeds into Court in a petition alleging police harassment. The incident occurred at the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans to roll out a digital platform aimed at simplifying voter registration, with a strong focus on attracting young Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
The government is moving to scale up the NYOTA empowerment project to reach more than two million young people nationwide, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said, signalling a major expansion of one of Kenya’s flagship youth programs.…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has dismissed claims of a nationwide student loan disbursement, urging students and parents to ignore misleading information circulating online. In a notice released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026,…
Washington, DC — Wiper Democratic Movement Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has arrived in the United States, touching down at Dulles International Airport ahead of the 74th National Prayer Breakfast. This event is one of the most prominent…
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), the renewables subsidiary of Tata Power Company Ltd, has successfully commissioned a 198 MW group captive wind power project in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. The wind farm will directly supply…
Lunar Energy has secured $230 million to expand as U.S. home battery storage market accelerates as strain on grid increases. The firm, owned by Tesla Inc’s former energy chief is making plans to expand into new markets. The firm develops…
Singaporean engineering group Seatrium has officially awarded a contract to heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet to execute the critical load-out operations for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore converter platforms.…
Zelestra and Meta Platforms, Inc. have announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 176 MWdc (136 MWac) Skull Creek Solar Plant in Anderson, Texas. This agreement continues to supports Meta’s ongoing strategy to match its…
Leading European renewables developer OX2 has officially issued the “Notice to Proceed” for the construction of the 189 megawatt (MW) Fageråsen wind farm in the municipality of Malung-Sälen, Sweden. This decision marks a strategic pivot…
Equity Bank continues to lead in diaspora banking solutions by offering Kenyans abroad fast, secure, and affordable ways to send money to Kenya, manage cross-border finances, and invest back home. As of 2026, Equity’s digital platforms,…
Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, and Xcel Energy have taken a significant step in transforming the electric grid in the Upper Midwest as they plan a new portfolio of high-voltage electric transmission lines that are geared towards meeting…
“I just want peace” is a phrase commonly associated with men. When women ask what men want from them, “Be his peace” is a prevalent response. From the surface level, it looks like a simple and reasonable request, yet that statement adds…
In its inaugural Impact Report released today, the Britam Foundation documented a strategic footprint that has empowered over 92,000 lives and created 1,358 jobs across East Africa. The foundation focuses on four pillars, Health,…
On February 25–26, 2026, the Africa Media Festival (AMF) returns to Nairobi, bringing to the Kenyan capital, the continent’s most influential media minds. It is organized by Baraza Media Lab. Under the banner Resilient Storytelling:…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), via its flagship brand Tusker, has officially renewed its partnership with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. KBL will be the primary patron of Young Lions Kenya competition 2026 from…
The shovels are out, the stories are unearthed, and the stage is set. This April, the trailblazing theatrical series Too Early For Birds (TEFB) returns for its highly anticipated 9th edition. Titled Shawry For Trees, this latest…
Texas grid operator, ERCOT, is considering pull back some data centers as it does approval evaluations on previously approved projects. The move comes as massive AI-related data centers continue to spring up around Texas. The Electric…
Dubai has inked an agreement with U.S.-based Boring Company to commence the first phase of the Dubai Loop tunnel project. The scope of the project is an underground high-speed transport network that is set to start immediately. These…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced multiple job vacancies across various departments. In a notice, KUCCPS advertised various senior and mid-level vacancies, including five drivers,…
The Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury John Mbadi is plotting a series of tax cuts that will provide relief for Kenyans earning Sh50,000 and below. According to the proposals being fronted, the Mbadi tax cuts will give this category…
A former Kenyan nurse has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to attempting to set fire to her neighbour’s home in Kent, England, following a long-standing dispute. Magdaline Wangeci, 49, was captured on Ring doorbell…
The High Court has dismissed a bid by 21 former advisers to President William Ruto to suspend a landmark ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional. The advisers had sought to remain in office for six months to manage a…
