Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Murang’a Level 5 Hospital has redirected patients to seek medical attention at neighboring hospitals as the number of patients in the hospital increases. The recent increase in the number of patients in the facility follows the expansion…
Sabah Energy Corporation is planning to start construction of the first commercial large-scale and the largest onshore wind power project in Malaysia, located in northern Kudat, this year. The 100 MW project aims to diversify the state’s…
The first phase of Thailand’s THB179.4 billion (US$5.47 billion) Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail project, connecting Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal with Nakhon Ratchasima over 250.77 kilometres, has reached a cumulative…
Australia state-owned AEMO has been forced to reevaluate its 6,000-kilometer grid expansion plans amid escalating fuel crisis. One of the contributing factors is the multibillion-dollar cost blowout for poles and wires electricity…
The United States (US) has ordered the deployment of an additional 4,500 Marines and sailors to the Middle East in response to the ongoing conflict with Iran. These deployments of additional troops indicate that strategic options remain…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is proposing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act to allow KRA to include small businesses in the new mandatory VAT registration plan. Amendment of Section 34(1) (a) of the VAT Act will do away with…
Police have launched investigations into the disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after his vehicle was found abandoned in Nairobi’s Karen area under unclear circumstances. In a statement, the National Police Service…
Traffic along the Kitale–Morpus Road has been disrupted after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) closed a section of the highway due to safety concerns, affecting movement between parts of Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties. In…
The family of Raphael Tuju has reportedly denied detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) access to his residence, even as investigations into his reported disappearance intensify. Authorities say the move has…
Government officials are ordering an immediate evacuation for Kibera and five other downstream neighborhoods, fearing that the Nairobi Dam will soon overflow. The Water Resources Authority (WRA) reported that surging water levels now pose…
Investigation teams in Kericho County are looking into a suspected mass grave at a public cemetery in the Makaburini area. Police noted that a member of the public first alerted authorities to the site on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Early…
Kenya is offering amnesty to citizens who illegally joined Russian forces to fight in Ukraine, a move that quietly acknowledges both the extent of the recruitment and the difficulty of enforcing the law. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign…
Church leaders are standing firm, stating they will continue to call out misconduct among those in power. They insist that politicians must drop the insults and focus on fulfilling their promises. Despite criticism from political figures,…
Fifteen Kenyans evacuated from Iran amid the escalating Middle East conflict have safely returned home, marking the latest effort by the government to protect its citizens caught in overseas crises. The group arrived early Sunday at Jomo…
When Nairobi floods, the default reaction is almost scripted: blame the rain, blame City Hall, blame “poor planning.” All fair points. But also conveniently incomplete. The city is not just overwhelmed by water. It is overwhelmed by…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has declared that the Nyanza region must provide Kenya’s next president once William Ruto leaves office. During an interdenominational church service in Kasipul Kabondo on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with…
A 25-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock while reportedly attempting to enter a bar through the roof in Kathiani. Police said the incident occurred at a bar located in Mukukuni Market, in Muonyweni Village, where officers…
Kenya will Monday, March 23 host the International Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Conference (IMNHC 2026), bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and health experts to accelerate action towards improving maternal…
When global superpowers clash, Africa is usually cast as a bystander, occasionally a victim. This time, the script has flipped. As conflict in the Middle East disrupts global trade routes, parts of Africa are stepping into an unexpected…
The U.S. economy kicked off 2026 with high hopes tied to bigger tax refunds, but surging gas prices are quickly wiping out much of that extra cash for many households. Americans expecting a windfall from record-high tax refunds are finding…
The White House has sparked fierce backlash after launching a bold social media campaign to promote its military operations against Iran. The campaign blends real footage of U.S. missile strikes with clips from popular video games like…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) groups degree programs into 20 clusters. Some clusters have multiple programs, whereas others provide just a single course. The cluster offering the most courses is…
A newly released Justice Department video has cast fresh doubt on the official account of Jeffrey Epstein’s final night, showing prison guards casually chatting and writing notes instead of carrying out mandatory checks on the convicted…
Frustration has been building quietly inside the Democratic Senate caucus for months. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, some lawmakers, senior aides, and big donors are openly wondering whether Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should…
