Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Uganda has set plans to connect its new railway line to Tanzania. This is expected to provide direct access to the port of Dar es Salaam. Also, it will create a new export route for minerals such as gold, copper, and iron ore. This…
For many Kenyans in the diaspora, the idea of returning home to “build the nation” is deeply emotional and patriotic. After years of education, career growth, and professional success abroad, the pull to come back and contribute skills to…
On Feb. 23, 2026, AbbVie unveiled plans to invest $380 million in two new active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities in North Chicago as it expands U.S. production of neuroscience and obesity drugs. Construction is…
For thousands of Kenyans living and working abroad, choosing a reliable banking partner back home is a critical decision. Over the years, Equity Bank has emerged as the preferred financial institution for the Kenyan diaspora, thanks to its…
Lynne Nessah’s journey from Laikipia County to the United States marks the fulfillment of a dream she has carried since childhood. Studying abroad was never a distant fantasy for her, it was always a goal she intended to achieve. After…
The E-2 visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States to invest in and manage a business. Officers evaluate whether the investment satisfies 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(e)(14)–(15), including substantiality, operational readiness, and…
Meta is making plans for a $437 million gas-fired power plant to run its data center in El Paso, Texas despite significant pushback. The 1GW project is set to be powered behind-the-meter by a 366MW array of modular natural gas generator.…
Heathrow Airport expansion plans are drawing industry attention after proposals revealed that a new multi-storey parking complex could rank among the most expensive globally.Developers have provisionally allocated about £2.6 billion to the…
The government has so far spent over Ksh6 billion to combat drought in 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) Counties. This was disclosed by Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura who said the funds have been used to procure food and non-food…
Construction of the Nairobi-Thika Expressway is set to break ground in September 2026, promising a major upgrade to Nairobi’s road network. This $650 million project aims to slash travel times, reduce congestion, and boost connectivity…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the launch of three months of activism aimed at ending maternal and newborn deaths in the country. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and…
The Government of Kenya is looking to adopt the Tokyo Metropolitan Police model, as part of efforts to strengthen policing systems capable of managing Kenya’s growing urban population and increasing traffic volumes. The initiative is being…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has come out to refute claims by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that armed goons were present at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In an official statement, KAA described the reports…
By E, KNA The County Government of Nakuru is developing an Agricultural Extension Policy to provide a clear framework for disseminating knowledge, technology and advisory services to farmers in a bid to improve productivity and…
UAE-based master developer Arada has officially awarded the main construction contract for its highly anticipated W Residences at Dubai Harbour. Valued at a massive AED 5 billion (approx. $1.36 billion), the luxury branded real estate…
By S, KNA Barely two days after public outrage over poor services at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH), the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been suspended by the board pending investigations over…
The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to build a tower at Gold Coast, a project it purports will be Australia’s tallest building. Furthermore, local partners also note that it will be the resort in the country. Hallmarked as the U.S.…
Anglican Archbishop, Jackson ole Sapit, has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to take strong measures to control violence fueled by early campaigns. Sapit says it’s the commissions responsibility to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced mass industrial attachment opportunities for the May to July 2026 intake. In a statement, KRA said the opportunities target continuing undergraduate and final-year Diploma students aged below…
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by…
Mexico’s most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed during a security operation to arrest him, the defence ministry has said. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”,…
Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has officially entered the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, signaling a high-stakes battle for the capital’s top seat. Karauri announced his candidacy on February 22, 2026, during a bursary…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cleared the police of any role in the tear gas incident that disrupted Edwin Sifuna’s rally in Kakamega. He dismissed the accusations as a deliberate effort to tarnish the reputation of law…
William Ruto has announced that construction of the long-awaited Nairobi–Thika Expressway will begin in September 2026, marking a major step in efforts to ease traffic congestion along one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors. The…
