Latest news stories from across Kenya.
By S, KNA IGAD member states have intensified calls for increased funding and coordinated regional operations to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which continues to threaten aquatic biodiversity and marine…
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has begun commercial power supply of 165 MW from its Khavda-II solar park project in Gujarat, India. The commissioning forms part of NTPC’s broader renewable rollout and continues to contributes to the company’s…
Nestled along Nairobi’s Northern Bypass in the leafy suburb of Runda, Glee Hotel Nairobi is one of the city’s most distinctive hospitality investments. The facility, a 211-room is designed to blend business convenience with resort-style…
With the heavy lifting of the massive 9-acre timber roof largely complete, the Port of Portland and the Hoffman Skanska Joint Venture have offered a final look inside the concluding phase of the $2.15 billion PDX Main Terminal…
Growing up, Jane Mango envisioned becoming a teacher, but the dream remained unachieved due to a lack of job opportunities. The KCA University Bachelor of Arts degree in education revealed while her dream was to become a secondary school…
The developer of the famed 1,049-foot Waldorf Astoria-branded condo tower in Miami is now proposing a 1,000-foot Delano skyscraper downtown. Property Markets Group (PMG) is a renowned Miami-based firm that has various projects on Miami’s…
The government has announced a new partnership with the private sector aimed at enhancing security management and disaster preparedness during major events across the country. Speaking at a meeting between the Ministry of Interior and the…
The High Court in Kericho has declared UDA aspirant John Chebochok unfit for public office following his involvement in a sex scandal. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the court ruled that Chebochok grossly violated…
President William Ruto has cautioned MCAs against joining the popular “one term” political bandwagon, warning that such rhetoric could sabotage their own push for retirement benefits. Speaking at the annual County Assemblies Forum on…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has shared her recent struggle with the Social Health Authority (SHA) following her father’s hospital admission. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Karua explained that SHA covered less…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to take action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for repeatedly tarnishing his name during discussions on national security. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026,…
President William Ruto has confirmed that starting this June, county assemblies will manage their own budgets independently. This shift means county executives will no longer have control over assembly resources. Speaking at the County…
Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott is preparing for a Guinness World Record attempt by planting 24,000 trees in just 24 hours. Kiplagat, a co-founder of the Green Earth Ambassadors Foundation, recently received official…
A Nairobi court has acquitted university student David Mokaya, bringing to an end a high-profile cybercrime case that revolved around alleged false publication linked to President William Ruto. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, February…
The Russian Embassy in Kenya has dismissed claims that it is recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. In a statement released on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the embassy accused parts of the local media of spreading a…
Twenty-seven Kenyans have been arrested following a major Africa-wide crackdown on online investment scams, mobile money fraud, and fake digital loan applications, according to an announcement by INTERPOL. The arrests were made under…
By K, KNA Shock gripped residents of Cheplanget location after the body of an unknown man was found hanging from a tree in a farm. Locals said the stranger was discovered on Thursday morning by a passerby, who immediately raised the alarm.…
By S, KNA Activist group Free Kenya Movement on Friday brought its one million signature collection drive to Embu County, aiming to push for a referendum to lower the cost of living by removing taxes on basic commodities. The campaign,…
By W, KNA A man who defiled, murdered and buried a seven-year-old girl in his house in Witemere slums in Nyeri county in May 2025, has been sentenced to death. The High Court in Nyeri has ruled that although the convict, Nicholas Julius…
By C, KNA Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have accused the government of sponsoring goons to disrupt a planned opposition rally in Kakamega, escalating political tensions ahead of the meeting scheduled for…
By M, KNA The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has appreciated the Government’s continued efforts to strengthen land governance through recent nominations to the National Land Commission (NLC). According to the Alliance, land…
By D, KNA Police in Isiolo have recovered 18 illegal firearms and arrested six suspects in an ongoing security operation. The weapons and assorted ammunition were displayed to journalists and security intelligence officers at the Isiolo…
By S, KNA Disaster preparedness in Nyeri County has taken a strategic turn as leaders from both national and county levels of government called for a united and coordinated approach in managing disasters. The call came during a…
By H, KNA More than 180 youths from Wajir East Constituency have graduated after completing a six-week digital skills training programme on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and online safety, aimed at improving employability and…
