Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kenya continues to rank among the worst-performing countries on corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa, scoring just 30 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Transparency International (TI) has reported. Released on February 10, 2026,…
Nairobi’s retail market has quietly changed shape over the last two decades. Large destination malls once defined where people shopped, ate, and spent leisure time. Today, small estate malls and neighbourhood shopping arcades are steadily…
Google declined nearly 62 per cent of content removal requests submitted by the Kenyan government in the six months ending June 2025, signaling a growing pushback as authorities ramp up efforts to police online content. Data from Google’s…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Oduor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying his first-term record gives him confidence to seek a citywide…
A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money they spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to block the use of public funds for the 2026 edition of…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has suggested combining NG-CDF funds with national government education resources to make senior secondary school education free. Speaking on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Nyoro pointed out that both…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway, ordering them to remove their goods to allow the construction of designated bus bays. In…
Kenya has announced plans to engage Russia over the recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi described the practice as “unacceptable and clandestine,” noting that…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has rejected claims from the Council of Governors (CoG) that Senate audit committees have been harassing county officials, cautioning governors against refusing to appear before the panels. In a press statement…
By A, KNA A second batch of 1700 youths have graduated from the Machakos Youth Service (MYS) and are heading to the various Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), in the county to develop and acquire hands-on training for…
By H, KNA The United Green Movement (UGM) party opened a county office in Wajir as part of its nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots party structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Wajir during the launch, UGM…
By M, KNA The government has extended the street lighting system in Masalani town roads up to the Boma Yangu affordable housing project in Masalani town, Ijara Sub-County, Garissa County. Speaking to KNA, youth leaders Abdi Hussein Noor,…
By F, KNA In the heart of Kikuyu municipality, where rolling green hills meet the hum of progress, the Boma Yangu Kikuyu Estate is rising as a powerful symbol of hope and opportunity. Brick by brick, this flagship project under Kenya’s…
By F, KNA Construction of students’ hostels at Murang’a Technical Training Institute (MTTI) is set to commence following the official handing-over of the project site, marking a major milestone in strengthening technical and vocational…
By P, KNA The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Tuesday joined stakeholders and community members in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, to celebrate the National Substance Use Prevention Week, aimed at…
By G, KNA Corruption in Kenya is becoming increasingly entrenched rather than episodic, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which shows the country continuing to struggle with weak accountability, stalled reforms, and…
By E, KNA Members of the once-struggling Moi University Savings and Credit Society (MUSCO) that had been stalled due to liquidation and governance issues, now have renewed hope to secure their savings, following the official reinstatement…
By M, KNA Residents living near wetlands, game reserves, and parks have been challenged to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of these habitats to continuously attract tourists and potential investors. Environmental Conservationist…
By G, KNA The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has signed an agreement with the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) University in Kakamega town to construct an ultramodern lecture hall complex at a cost of 90…
By C, KNA The Clinical Officers Council and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) have absolved a clinical officer in Bomet County of rape allegations that were widely reported in the media, saying independent investigations…
By K, KNA Residents of Igwamiti Ward in Laikipia West Constituency, Laikipia County, have called on the county government to prioritise the purchase of medical drugs and equipment over the construction of new health facilities. During a…
By C, KNA Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is on the verge of rolling out a new salary structure for its staff following its elevation to a national referral facility, The facility’s Chief Executive Officer…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has today launched Ziidi Trader, a new platform on the M-PESA app that enables Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares on the NSE directly from their mobile…
Senate leadership on Tuesday criticized governors who are threatening to boycott Senate summons, insisting that appearances before the Upper House and its committees are mandatory and cannot be negotiated or used as leverage. Speaking…
