Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Ahold Delhaize USA has begun construction on a major new distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, marking one of the largest logistics investments in the region’s history. The state-of-the-art facility represents an $860 million…
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an expanded portfolio of its SKS products at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), taking place February 17–19 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The SKS range features a curated collection of premium…
The 2026 Magical Kenya Open has received a major boost of Shs10 million from leading telco Safaricom to support the event, scheduled to take place from Thursday, 19th to Sunday, 22nd February at Karen Country Club. The sponsorship…
The M-Pesa Foundation has officially broken ground on a Tuition Complex at Garissa University. The Ksh. 272.9 million project is designed to enhance learning outcomes for over 5,000 students. The complex will feature: Fully equipped…
As the 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) prepares to tee off, Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship package. Scheduled from February 19th to 22nd, 2026, the tournament marks a historic return to the Karen Country…
Central Ohio is poised for a major electricity upgrade as PJM Interconnection has approved a 300-mile, 765-kV transmission line. The project will strengthen the region’s grid, support rising power demand, and fuel ongoing economic growth…
The city of Nairobi made history this past weekend, becoming only the second African city after Cape Town to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The inaugural Nairobi leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament transformed Nyayo National…
Fleet Data Centers is on an endeavor to raise billions of dollars to build out a data center campus in Reno, Nevada, for a major tenant. The company is the data center development arm of U.S.-based major firm Tract. The companies this week…
By M, KNA The Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, in his weekly press briefing today underscored various economic milestones achieved by the UDA administration through transformational policies. Notably, Dr. Mwaura highlighted Youth…
Equity Bank is empowering Kenyans and Africans living abroad to transform their hard-earned income into lasting wealth through its comprehensive Diaspora Banking solutions. Designed with the global citizen in mind, Equity’s tailored…
The government has directed security and investigative agencies to swiftly probe an incident in which a Russian national is alleged to have secretly recorded and circulated images of Kenyan women without their consent. In a statement,…
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education have launched a joint task force to align existing health training programmes with national priorities. This follows a high-level strategic meeting hosted by Health Cabinet Secretary…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the US must require Iran to relinquish all of its enriched uranium and be barred from enriching more, as part of any nuclear deal with Tehran. In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, he outlined…
Accused Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram faced court for the first time on Monday, two months after he and his father allegedly carried out Australia’s worst mass shooting in almost 30 years. The 24-year-old appeared in a Sydney court for…
U.S. offshore wind farm developers are racing to finish projects that can ensure the industry remains undeterred despite high-profile opposition. The Trump administration is still relentless to cripple the multi-billion-dollar industry…
The government has intensified efforts to strengthen Kenya’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework as it moves to address remaining gaps and restore full international confidence in the…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to safeguarding the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) describing it as a protected public resource that directly responds to the…
Kenya’s digital identity ecosystem has been promoted as transformative, a manifestation of the kind of digital public infrastructure that should streamline services, secure personal data, and ensure every citizen can access the state…
The national assembly has invited Kenyans and key stakeholders to submit memoranda on the 2026 Budget Policy Statement and the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for the 2026/27 to 2028/29 financial years. In a public notice issued by…
Land development is underway at 5115 Auburn Church Road, a purpose-built rental housing community located near the intersection of East Garner Road and Auburn Church Road in Garner. Horizontal construction commenced in July 2025, with…
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, signalling renewed commercial momentum and setting the foundation for expanded investment in Kenya, one of the company’s most strategic and…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Kenya’s key trade and logistics routes as works continue on the Mombasa–Mariakani Highway Project, a major upgrade of the A8 corridor being implemented by the Kenya National…
A proposed $304 million ICE detention facility to be located in Merrimack, New Hampshire is facing significant backlash. The facility is part of enforcement efforts by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. “We are…
Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna is one of the most outspoken political figures in Kenya’s opposition. Unknown to many, the vocal defender of constitutionalism is a trained lawyer who entered public life with a background in legal…
