Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer. It is the first time that Japan specified a timeline for the missile deployment…
By C, KNA More than 5,000 acres of land across five counties are earmarked for compulsory acquisition as the government moves to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu, with a launch now set for March 28. The…
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday after…
The terminated $8bn Keystone XL pipeline may find a different form in the proposed Bridger pipeline project. The Keystone XL is a cancelled pipeline project that ran through the heart of United States. U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline has filed…
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen, is in Kenya to champion the role women play in preventing and resolving conflicts. Sophie, who flew into the country after a two-day visit to Somalia, will also be celebrating Kenyan women leaders…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly rejected allegations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the silent force behind his recent political maneuvers. Speaking during a candid interview on NTV Kenya on Tuesday morning, the ODM…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a stern directive to roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway, ordering them to vacate their premises within seven days. This move aims to clear the path for critical…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has addressed growing public anxiety following reports that it has enlisted auctioneering firms to hunt down unpaid student loans. The clarification comes after a social media firestorm erupted over…
In a case that has sent shockwaves through Othaya Town, a local cleric appeared in court on Monday to face allegations of systematic sexual abuse involving 12 minors. Sheikh Ustadh Eid Ali stood before the magistrate as investigators…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating one of its most turbulent internal crises in recent history. At the center of the storm is Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who remains defiant despite a fierce push from rival…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finalized all preparations for the mini-polls scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026. In a progress update, the commission confirmed that the electoral process remains…
Tension ran high among residents of Kasimori village in Kombewa following a human-wildlife conflict where a man killed a four-meter python that had strangled his pregnant goat. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 23 in…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in partnership with Global Foundation for Children with hearing loss (GFCHL) and Faraja Cancer Support are set to host a Cochlear Implant Day Wednesday. The event comes after a successful implantation…
President William Ruto’s government has granted Uganda powers to determine the hiring and firing of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) chief executive officer. This has been done in a bid to get Uganda to invest in KPC Initial Public Offer…
Juvenal Shiundu stands tall as one of the most accomplished and respected Kenyans in the United Kingdom. He is a trailblazer whose career spans over four decades at the highest levels of the global maritime industry. As a pioneering naval…
By P, KNA A new initiative dubbed Breaking Silence, Raising Voices (BSRV) project that will promote the rights of persons with disabilities and address gender based violence issues, has been launched in Makueni County. The project, a…
By S, KNA The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has stepped up axle load enforcement on trucks exiting Mombasa, tightening compliance measures to safeguard road infrastructure, enhance safety and shield transporters from hefty…
By M, KNA Farmers in Kirinyaga County have been advised to take advantage of the ongoing rains and begin planting promptly, following confirmation that the March-April-May (MAM) seasonal rainfall onset conditions have been met. According…
By N, KNA The Government has officially launched the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System (eWRS) Central Registry Platform, a major reform aimed at modernising agricultural trade, improving access to finance and strengthening structured…
By M, KNA Laikipia County Government is seeking a long-lasting solution to address the problem of lighting that has seen major streets in urban centres plunged into darkness for weeks. The intervention comes as residents heap blame on the…
By D, KNA The Kajiado County government has warned the public against illegal movement and slaughter of donkeys, declaring that all such activities are prohibited with immediate effect. In a public notice, the County Executive Committee…
By E, KNA Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Tuesday called on both national and county governments to embrace private sector participation as a key driver of agricultural growth and enterprise…
By M, KNA Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has held a high-level bilateral meeting with World Bank delegation led by Ronald Mutasa to align ongoing support programmes with Kenya’s national health priorities and Universal Health Coverage…
By F, KNA Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is beginning to bear fruit across various parts of the country, with development projects being implemented efficiently without increasing the national debt or raising taxes on…
