Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The replacement of identification cards and first-time registration will be free until 2017, government has announced. According to the Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, noted that no Kenyan should be charged for replacing a lost ID,…
Britam Holdings PLC has announced the death of its Chairman, Kuria Muchiru, who passed away on March 19, 2026, following a short illness. In a statement, the company described his passing as a significant loss to the organisation and the…
Egypt styrene project design complete marks a critical construction milestone as Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company(ECHEM) advances its $500m petrochemical project in Alexandria. Moreover, the completion of front-end engineering…
The Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa are expected to resume talks on the long-delayed Inga 3 Dam project. This marks the revival of one of Africa’s most ambitious energy plans. Congo’s government stated that discussions would…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports linking government officials to a fraud scheme that led to the arrest of seven suspects at the Ministry of Interior headquarters, Harambee House, saying the individuals…
The spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naini, was killed in early Friday strikes. Iran’s state TV confirmed Ali Mohammad Naini’s death on Friday. Naini served as the chief spokesman from 2024 until his…
Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has denied the application for 94 MW Crossroads Solar Project in Morrow County, concluding that the proposed development did not meet the statutory requirement to serve the “public interest, convenience, and…
The Britam Holdings PLC has announced the death of its Group Board Chairman, Kuria Muchiru, who passed away on March 19, 2026, after a short illness. In a statement, the company’s Board of Directors and Management said they were “saddened”…
Unilever’s personal care brand, Pepsodent, has today launched a nationwide school oral health campaign targeting 500,000 pupils across 500 primary schools by the end of the year, in a push to address Kenya’s high burden of preventable…
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), a Chinese infrastructure firm specializing in transport and urban development projects, is set to undertake the construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR line. It was formed in 2005…
Kenyans are being urged to plan their travel carefully after heavy rainfall triggered road closures and traffic disruptions in several parts of the country, with the weatherman warning that the situation is likely to persist due to ongoing…
The LEGO Group, a global leader in toy manufacturing headquartered in Billund, Denmark, is advancing its push toward sustainable carbon-neutral operations in the U.S. with a solar project at its new $1.5 billion factory site in Richmond,…
South African independent power producer Anthem has commenced construction on the Notsi Solar PV Project, a 475 MWac (620 MWdc) utility-scale photovoltaic facility in the Free State province — the largest single-phase solar development to…
Chad’s president has ordered the military to retaliate against future attacks from Sudan following a drone attack that killed at least 17 people and injured several other people attending a funeral. Wearing military uniform, President…
The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put forward the idea in a Fox interview, saying it could make more oil…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to invest in Kenya’s border as a key avenue for deepening Kenya-UK cooperation. In a statement on Thursday, during the International Aviation Forum in…
Las Vegas Sands has awarded a multi-billion-dollar construction contract to Woh Hup Private Limited — one of Singapore’s largest and most respected privately owned construction and civil engineering companies — for the main works on the…
Social Health Authority (SHA) is exploring partnerships with savings groups, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions to streamline premium collections, as the government confronts the low uptake for the public insurance, and a flagship…
Kayole Starlets have intensified their squad for the second leg of the Kenya Premier League by recruiting three players from the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team. The trio, Sonia Wambui (goalkeeper), Calta Nasambu (striker), and Naomi…
Republican Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has addressed an incident at a restaurant in which she said she was rudely treated and asked to leave by staff while having lunch. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, March 19,…
The chilling plot to assassinate President Donald Trump in Wisconsin has left many questions unanswered, and authorities warn that the real identities of those who influenced the attack may never be revealed. Nikita Casap, an 18-year-old…
How Kenyans Abroad Can Buy Land in Kenya: Equity Bank Plot Loans for the Kenyan Diaspora are making it easier than ever for Kenyans living abroad to invest in land back home. With flexible repayment plans and competitive interest rates,…
Geothermal developer Fervo Energy has closed $421 million in non-recourse debt financing for the first phase of its flagship Cape Station project in Utah, marking a major milestone for next-generation geothermal energy. Announced on March…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the country is witnessing massive development courtesy of the broad based government led by President Ruto. The DP said not a single part of the nation will be left behind as projects worth…
