Latest news stories from across Kenya.
In a dramatic development in U.S. offshore wind business, TotalEnergies has signed settlement agreements with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) under which the French energy giant will relinquish its offshore wind leases in the…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued directives requiring all media houses to implement a seven-second delay on live broadcasts. This decision comes amid an increase in inflammatory statements, misinformation, and manipulated media…
Kenyans have been invited to submit a memorandum on The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2025). The bill seeks to amend the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, Cap. 170 to remove the…
Suzlon has secured a 100 MW onshore wind energy project by Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) to power a petrochemical plant in Maharashtra. The award also continues to reinforce the Indian multinational wind turbine manufacturer’s position…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has dismissed online claims that Kilifi Bridge has cracks and is at risk of collapsing. In a statement dated March 23, KeNHA stated that the image is AI-generated and that it does not portray…
Cairo Metro Line 2 Upgrade enters a new phase as prequalification officially begins for a major modernization program valued at over $650 million. The initiative targets one of Cairo’s busiest rail corridors, spanning 21.5 kilometers and…
Melbourne-based renewable energy developer Enervest has commenced construction of a 500 kW floating solar array on the Brierly Basin water storage reservoir in Warrnambool, Victoria, marking the start of what will become Australia’s…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) maintained the largest market share in the electricity subsector, according to a report released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) during the first half of the…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued an advisory on the mandatory delay for live broadcasts over increasing inflammatory statements, misinformation and manipulated media content across various platforms. The warning by the regulator…
The auction process is a legal process for debt recovery in Kenya, allowing creditors to recover outstanding amounts through the sale of property. A legal framework outlines how auctioneers operate, the rights of debtors, and the timelines…
A growing wave of alumni stepping up to support their former schools is growing in the country, offering relief to vulnerable learners at risk of dropping out due to unpaid fees as well as bridging financial gaps in schools. The initiative…
The construction of $350 million Trinity River park project is underway in Dallas as the first attraction, the Play Cove, advances. The monumental project, known as the Harold Simmons Park is advancing across the Trinity River. It is aimed…
Baker Hughes has been selected to supply gas compression and power generation equipment for a proposed offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal being developed by ST LNG, LLC off the coast of Texas, the companies announced…
Grandmaster Vojtech Plat of Slovakia (2457) emerged as the winner of the 2026 Mavens Open International Chess Championship, held in Kenya from March 19 to 22, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The tournament attracted…
Residents of Kwa Mwangi Ward in Gatundu South Constituency are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the construction of Ngenda Level 3 Hospital, a project aimed at enhancing access to medical care in the area. The…
West Pokot County joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Oral Health Day at Makutano Primary School with a strong message on the importance of oral hygiene in achieving overall wellbeing. The event was organised by Oral Health…
The High Court has allowed the Githunguri Affordable Housing Project in Kiambu County to proceed after dismissing an application seeking to halt its implementation. In a ruling delivered in Petition No. HCCHRPET/EO15/2026, Lady Justice…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has endorsed Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, as a suitable candidate for Deputy President in Kenya’s 2027 general election, urging national unity…
Mombasa County has activated a countywide disaster preparedness and response plan following a heavy rainfall advisory issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department projecting up to 150 millimetres of rain over the next seven days. Governor…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued a 7-day notice to the families who have not yet claimed their deceased loved ones from the Farewell Home. In a statement on March 24, the hospital asked for the collection of the unclaimed bodies…
Are insurance policies in Kenya a scam or not? This is a question that often evokes varying answers from the experiences of many Kenyans who have taken insurance policies. Many people feel that insurance policies in Kenya are designed to…
Murang’a County administration has rolled out a series of urgent measures to address a sharp rise in patient numbers at the county’s main referral facility. In a public notice issued, Governor Irungu Kang’ata revealed that the Level-5…
The alleged 14 bodies buried in a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho Town are set for exhumation today. DCI Homicide detectives secured a court order to begin the process, even as it emerged that the bodies were reportedly…
Updated 25 March, 2026: A district court judge has issued a temporary restraining order demanding the restoration of federal funding for the CTA Red Line Extension project. That ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
