Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Vatican, under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV, has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru. Bishop Kariuki was appointed in 2023 by Pope Francis as a bishop of the new Wote Diocese. The reasons for his resignation were…
Safaricom has clarified how users can increase their Fuliza limits, beyond continuous usage and timely repayment of the loan. This was after a user questioned the telco about why it has not increased his limit for a long time, even though…
At least 88 people have died as heavy rains continue to trigger flooding and landslides across several parts of the country. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said 2,690 families have been displaced and are currently taking…
Morocco port investment program leads a $2.1 billion expansion drive as Marsa Maroc accelerates infrastructure upgrades across key gateways. Moreover, the initiative strengthens Morocco’s ambition to become a leading logistics hub linking…
Comedian and entrepreneur Sammy Kioko has sparked fresh debate after sharing an M-Pesa confirmation message showing he received Ksh 20,000, which he claims is the only payment made toward an alleged Ksh 19 million debt owed by the Machakos…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was on Tuesday night the scene of a charged reception, as 208 officers of the National Police Service were formally received following their return from deployment in Haiti under the Kenya-led…
South Africa state-owned NECSA will soon launch the next phase of a tender for a new $710 million multipurpose research reactor. The tender aims to maintain South Africa’s position as a top global exporter of medical isotopes. The isotopes…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to ensure children access digital technology in a safe and inclusive environment, First Lady Rachel Ruto has said. Speaking during a meeting of First Ladies convened by Melania Trump, Mrs Ruto noted that…
The third contingent of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission has returned to the country, with 208 officers arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday. The officers…
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced that they struck two Iranian naval cruise missile production sites. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 25, the IDF said that the Israeli Air Force, guided by military and naval…
Kenyans have called out the Kenya Airways (KQ) on their flight fares that remain relatively high compared with regional competitors. This came after the national carrier recorded a net loss of KShs 17.2 billion for the full year ended…
HACO Industries Kenya Limited, through its leading homecare brands SoSoft and ACE, has partnered with Mama Fua App to conduct a training and empowerment session in Eldoret aimed at equipping cleaning and laundry professionals with…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)’s approval of a fixed electricity tariff running until the 2025/26 financial year raised hopes that power bills would finally stop changing. Many households expected that if the main…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced the mandatory adoption of USB Type-C chargers as the standard for all mobile cellular devices sold or produced in the country. Following international trends such as the European…
Microsoft has agreed to rent out its Crusoe data center campus that was originally being developed by Oracle and OpenAI. The campus represents about 700 megawatts of capacity and is located in Abenile. Moreover, it is adjacent to Oracle’s…
President William Ruto’s Government has announced a reduction in maize seed prices under a newly rolled-out subsidy programme targeting farmers ahead of the 2025/2026 planting season. In a directive issued on March 23, the State allocated…
Kenya is accelerating efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as a public health threat, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to close the gap in diagnosis and treatment while scaling up community-driven interventions across the…
Relentless rainfall has pushed Kenya into a deepening crisis as major rivers in Kisumu, Tana River, and Uasin Gishu counties surge past their banks. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration reports a grim toll from the…
Authorities in Nairobi have arraigned the main suspect in the brutal acid attack on gospel singer Mary Claire, securing a five-day detention period to allow investigators more time to build their case. Police arrested Elvis Opiyo during a…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports of a mass grave in Kericho, clarifying that the site contains unclaimed bodies relocated from Nyamira. In a press briefing on Monday, March 23, 2026, DCI Director Amin…
Detectives in Nairobi are currently hunting a gang of suspected thugs who raided a residence in Lavington, escaping with over Sh2.6 million in various currencies. The victims, a group of Chinese nationals, informed police that the…
Naiyanoi Ng’eno, the widow of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno, has withdrawn from the by-election race to succeed her husband. Family spokesman David Ng’etich confirmed the decision on Monday, March 23, 2026, noting that after…
A woman has surrendered to authorities after a tragic incident at a lodging in Mumbuni, Makueni County, where she reportedly killed her 11-year-old son. Police confirmed that while the eldest child lost his life on March 22, her two…
A Nairobi court issued an arrest warrant for blogger Kitovoto Mutinda on Monday, March 23, 2026, after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in a case involving Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi. Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi…
