Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is seeking to spend Ksh 300 million to recover monies Kenyans have defaulted on repaying to the Hustler Fund. Appearing before the National Assembly Trade Committee, MSMEs…
The Van Allen Probe spacecraft weighing more than 1,300lb (600kg) has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, almost 14 years after its launch. The US Space Force confirmed the probe’s re-entry on Wednesday over the Eastern Pacific region around…
Nineteen people have been jailed over an attack at a concert hall near Moscow that killed 149 people and left more than 500 injured – the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades. A Russian military court handed life sentences to…
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has cancelled the commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) of approximately 13,000 immigrant truck drivers, effective March 6, 2026, following federal compliance requirements. The cancellations…
Live Nation Entertainment is exploring plans to develop a new 2,500-capacity music venue in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, in partnership with The Momentary. The proposed venue, called Bentonville Ballroom, would be built adjacent to the…
A new mid-size concert venue designed by Populous is set to open in early 2027 as part of the expanding OCVIBE entertainment district surrounding the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The 5,000-capacity concert hall will become the…
President William Samoei Ruto Thursday, commissioned the Emgwen Boma Yangu Estate in Nandi County paving the way for occupation of the houses. 120 new homeowners received their keys while the sale of the remaining 100 units continues via…
One student has died and ten others are receiving treatment at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital after falling into a disused septic tank at Kapsabet School for the Deaf on Thursday. The incident occurred as the learners watched a…
The 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya has received a major boost thanks to the continued support of SportPesa Kenya, a brand that has become central to the event’s success since its return to the global stage. With the rally marking the third…
Sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya have yet another reason to download the Odibets App, after Odibets unveiled an exciting new promotion dubbed “Zoza na Odibets App.” The promotion, which follows the recent launch of the company’s Android…
The 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya has received a major boost thanks to the continued support of SportPesa Kenya, a brand that has become central to the event’s success since its return to the global stage.
There are currently 67 cases related to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) under investigation. This according to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission who raised concern over widespread corruption risks in…
Kenya’s push to modernize emergency response took off at the Ambulensi Emergency Medical Services Conference 2026, held March 12th and 13th at The Heron Hotel. Health leaders rolled out new digital tools and protocols, all aimed at getting…
Accelerated Infrastructure Capital (AIC), a Hong Kong- and London-based digital infrastructure investor, and its Vietnamese co-developer KinhBac City Development Holding Corporation (KBC) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the…
Turner Construction Company has announced the commencement of vertical construction on the $900 million expansion of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest and…
Consumer trends during Jumia Tech Week reveal that Kenyans are prioritising smartphones, smart TVs, fridges and washing machines as the most sought-after electronics. Models such as the Samsung Galaxy A06 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C led…
The Government of the Republic of Kenya, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), have officially declared their readiness to host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), scheduled for 8–10 April 2026 at the Kenyatta…
The High Court of Kenya has temporarily stopped the enforcement of the recently launched instant traffic fines system introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders…
The Ministry of Health, on Thursday morning, convened a stakeholders’ consultative meeting in Nairobi to strengthen preparedness and response to the ongoing long rains and flooding affecting parts of the country. Public Health Principal…
At least 798 illegal firearms have been surrendered and thousands of rounds of ammunition recovered as part of Operation Maliza Uhalifu, a multi-agency effort aimed at dismantling banditry networks in North Rift. The government has also…
The High Court has temporarily suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from implementing its newly launched automated Instant Fines Traffic Management System, halting the issuance of SMS-based traffic penalties across…
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has relocated its Nairobi office to The Purple Tower along Mombasa Road, marking an exciting new chapter for its operations in Kenya and the wider East African region. The company…
Kenya is set to develop a $2.9 billion gas-fired power plant near Mombasa Port to improve electricity production. The 1,200-megawatt facility comes at a time when increasing electricity demand needs to be addressed. The plant also signals…
Universities will cease to offer certificates or diploma courses if a bill seeking to amend the Universities Act, 2012, becomes law. The Universities Amendment Bill 2023, currently in its second reading at the National Assembly, proposes…
