Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Recent floods across Kenya have tragically claimed 42 lives since Friday, with Nairobi suffering the heaviest losses at 26 fatalities, according to official reports. Public Health Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku confirmed these numbers in…
President William Ruto affirmed that his alliance with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) centers on fairness and shared success. He explained that the two sides built this partnership on a foundation of trust and mutual growth. “Our…
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has brushed off critics of the proposed partnership between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He insisted that the talks should solely concentrate on securing…
The Agnes Zani-led committee, which manages the 10-point agenda and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) rollout, says it is ready to present its progress report. The team originally planned to share the report with a joint UDA and ODM…
Heavy rains continue to lash the capital and its surroundings. The Kenya Meteorological Department is urging residents to stay alert as showers and scattered thunderstorms persist across the Nairobi metropolitan area. This advisory remains…
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi publicly asked for forgiveness from former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during a church service on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Meru County residents witnessed this rare encounter at the East…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki launched a sharp attack against his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, on Sunday, accusing the DCP leader of promoting incitement and divisive politics. Kindiki delivered these remarks in Meru County shortly…
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced that residents in at least 15 estates in Nairobi will face water shortages after heavy rains and flooding damaged major distribution pipelines. In a public notice issued yesterday…
President William Ruto has urged the youth to resist being used as political tools, noting that they deserve real opportunities rather than being manipulated by politicians. Speaking during the Digital Hubs and Jobs Summit in Bondo, Siaya…
First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged the government and stakeholders to take deliberate action to empower women as the world marks International Women’s Day. In her message, the First Lady noted that despite progress toward gender equality,…
The Ministry of Health has warned that ongoing heavy rains may trigger outbreaks of water-borne diseases due to contamination of water sources. In a statement, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni cautioned that the March-April-May long rains…
International Women’s Day is often marked by celebration, recognition, and reflection on the achievements of women across sectors. Yet for many women leaders, it is also a moment to pause and acknowledge the individuals who quietly shaped…
As the pre-season showers signal the onset of the long rains across Kenya, a familiar rhythm returns to the countryside. Fields soften, seedlings are prepared, and anticipation fills the air. Across Kenya’s farms, aggregation centers and…
The government has outlined several measures to protect children affected by floods as heavy rains continue to pound across the country. In a statement, Children Services PS Carren Ageng’o said the government is working closely with…
The government has intensified emergency response operations after flash floods triggered by heavy rains left at least 25 people dead and displaced hundreds across several counties. According to official reports released on Saturday, March…
President Yoweri Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding President William Ruto of Kenya during the EAC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Arusha, Tanzania. The Summit also appointed…
President William Ruto has ordered the immediate deployment of a multi-agency emergency response team to coordinate rescue and relief operations following deadly floods that hit Nairobi and other parts of the country on Friday night. In a…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that the ongoing heavy rainfall being experienced in several parts of the country will persist through the weekend and possibly spill into early next week, raising the risk of flooding,…
Hyundai Power Transformers USA has announced a $200 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Montgomery, a move expected to significantly boost domestic transformer production and create about 200 new jobs. The investment will…
At least 23 people have died following overnight rains that caused severe flooding across Nairobi, the National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed. In a statement, the NPS said the hardest-hit neighborhoods include Mukuru, Kibra, Mathare,…
Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma has received congratulatory messages from political leaders and government officials following her appointment as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of…
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 is Constitutional, the Court of Appeal has declared. In a judgement delivered by the Appellate Court judges; Justices Patrick Kiage, Aggrey Muchelule and Weldon Korir, the Bench dismissed…
The government is expanding modern market infrastructure across the country as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with new facilities targeting small-scale traders and rural entrepreneurs. Speaking during a visit…
By Eunice Magwambo The findings were stark. When the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Femicide released its long-awaited report on 27 January 2026, it confirmed what many advocates had long feared: for many women, the greatest threat is…
