Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A 22-year-old Kenyan national, Allan Kiplimo, has been formally charged with the murder of fellow Kenyan Caleb Leriano, a 24-year-old chef whose death has shocked the Kenyan community in Australia and abroad. Authorities in South Australia…
The number of fatalities from the ongoing floods across the country has risedln to 71 after five more deaths were reported. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) Spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga noted that Nairobi County is the…
Kenyans have reported being denied entry visas to Nigeria despite meeting all application requirements, including payment of the $80 e-visa fee, submission of flight and hotel bookings, and invitation letters. According to an online post…
Nairobi Design Week (NDW) 2026 concludes after a week of inclusive design and innovation, with women leading the exhibits. In a press release dated March 17, the 11th edition of the NDW was reported to have been held from March 7 to March…
Kenya’s Lionesses and Shujaa are gearing up for a strong showcase in the second and third rounds of the HSBC SVNS 2, as they aim to secure promotion to the top-tier HSBC SVNS 1 next season. The Montevideo tournament in Uruguay takes place…
The Trump administration is weighing a $1 billion payout to shutdown East Coast offshore windfarm projects. The administration is devising this new strategy in an aim to throttle the country’s offshore wind industry after its earlier plan…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Iran of lying about its drone support to Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to reports, Zelenskyy argued that while Tehran claimed it only supplied around 1,200 “Shahed”…
Kenya and the United Kingdom have strengthened their defence partnership following a familiarisation visit by the UK Chief of the General Staff, Roland Walker, who held a series of military meetings in Nairobi and visited main security…
Rainfall is expected across several parts of the country from Thursday, with isolated heavy downpours likely, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said. In its latest forecast, the department indicated that rains will be experienced…
Old Mutual Holdings PLC has posted a profit after tax of KES 856 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting steady growth driven by strong asset management performance and accelerating digital adoption across its…
Climate change is increasingly influencing how insurers assess and price risk globally, including in Kenya. With more frequent extreme weather events such as floods and storms, insurers are placing greater emphasis on risk-based pricing…
Across Kenya, everyday financial behaviour is rapidly evolving as customers increasingly rely on digital tools to manage their money. From paying bills to sending funds instantly, mobile financial services have become central to daily…
Retired French general Michel Yakovleff explains why France should refuse to join United States President Donald Trump’s proposed Strait of Hormuz coalition. Michael Yakovleff compared joining the coalition to buying a promotional ticket…
Senator Mike Lee has explained that Republicans will use the talking filibuster in the Senate to advance the SAVE America Act, a bill that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration, thereby ensuring full…
AlphaGen has tabled its proposal for 819MW Gowanus and Narrows Repowering Projects to strengthen grid reliability in New York City. The proposal highlights a portfolio of complimentary solutions that are designed to ensure grid reliability…
Uproar has erupted after Cooperatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya revealed that the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Program (NYOTA) programme is being undertaken by…
No US president in living memory has gone to war with less public support than Donald Trump has for the war in Iran. Even Barack Obama’s much-maligned Libyan intervention began with 60% of Americans in support in 2011. There is no poll…
Oman real estate deals worth $2 billion dominated headlines at International Market of Real Estate Professionals 2026 (MIPIM), signaling a strong push toward economic diversification and urban expansion. The agreements, announced in…
Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizens Services, Belio Kipsang, has denied allegations that Kenyan passports have been issued to foreign nationals with questionable credentials. Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on…
The government has launched the construction of a new public ferry at the Kisumu Shipyard, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has announced. In a statement, the PS said Kenya Shipyards…
President William Ruto has commissioned a Ksh 9.5 million rural electrification project in Cheptais, Mt. Elgon Constituency, Bungoma County, bringing hope and transformation to local communities. The project will connect 108 households in…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the rollout of the East African Community (EAC) Customs Bond effective 23rd March 2026. In a notice dated March 16, the revenue authority said it will roll out the EAC customs bond following…
Nairobi City County has said the building that collapsed in Shauri Moyo, killing four people, had been earmarked for demolition under the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration programme. In a statement, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja…
The Government of Kenya, through the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice, has invited lawyers to apply for a tender to offer legal services to government ministries, departments, semi-autonomous government…
