Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Averon has commenced construction of the Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The project is a $600 million facility that will offer storage capacity of 250MW/1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh). Moreover, it is expected to…
Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, was among 40 First Spouses who attended the ‘Fostering the Future Together’ initiative at the White House, which was convened by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. In a statement on March 26, Rachel Ruto said…
Phoenix-based developer Creation and its institutional capital partner Clarion Partners have completed construction on Park Algodon, a $250 million Class A industrial and mixed-use development spanning approximately 86 acres at the…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) servicemen and civilians in an intelligence-led operation targeting a criminal syndicate in Kitengela on March 26. According to the DCI,…
In today’s fast-paced commercial environment, consistent and affordable communication remains a cornerstone of success. For many entrepreneurs and professionals, the ability to make uninterrupted calls and send timely messages can mean the…
Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that the absence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s signature on party cheques signals a funding crisis within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking during an interview on…
Kenya’s President William Ruto made an announcement that Kenya will commence constructing a 2,000-megawatt (MW) nuclear power plant in Siaya County in 2027. The Siaya Nuclear Power Plant will be commissioned by 2034. This project…
Africa’s Growing Need for Reliable Bulk SMS Services Across Africa, businesses are rapidly adopting bulk SMS and business messaging platforms to reach customers instantly. From fintech startups in Lagos to schools in Nairobi and e-commerce…
Celcom Africa provides WhatsApp Business API integration in Kenya from KES 0.25 per message — enabling businesses to send bulk WhatsApp messages, OTPs, alerts, and automated notifications across Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom networks.…
President William Ruto is set to hold talks with his Mozambique counterpart Daniel Francisco Chapo today (Thursday) at State House, Nairobi. President Francisco Chapo jetted into the country on Tuesday at the invitation of President Ruto…
Madrid-headquartered renewable energy developer Zelestra has secured a $600 million green financing credit facility from Société Générale and HSBC to support the construction and delivery of two utility-scale solar projects currently under…
The government of South Sudan and the Central African Republic have inked a major construction agreement to build a 1,249-kilometer road. The South Sudan-CAR Road will link the two countries. It will join the 1,140-kilometer Uganda-South…
ScottishPower, the UK energy company owned by Iberdrola S.A., has successfully secured a £600 million green financing package from the United Kingdom National Wealth Fund to support the development of the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) subsea…
China has become a global leader in robotics and green energy, sectors that are not isolated but foundational layers for the future economy, Jack Perry, chairman of The 48 Group, has said. In an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday, on the…
Celcom Africa enables Kenyan SMEs to combine WhatsApp Business API and bulk SMS into a single, unified retention strategy that consistently delivers five times higher customer retention rates compared to businesses using either channel…
Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County living along the Kerio Valley escarpment have been urged to move to safer areas following the emergence of a massive ground crack in Sangin Village, Kokwao Sub-location, Emsoo Ward, raising fears of…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the culture of hiring youth to heckle political opponents must end, stressing that young people are a huge resource to advance the country’s development. Prof. Kindiki said some opposition leaders are…
Former Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has been appointed as the High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Announcing his appointment, the African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf noted that in…
An Aecon-FlatironDragodos joint venture has finalized a $691 million contract for the Howard A. Hanson dam project. The Howard A. Hanson dam is located in Washington State with the client company being the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.…
Craig International has named Phoenix Hospitality Group as the developer for the $100 million Margaritaville Resort at Preston Harbor — the anchor hospitality component of the $7 billion master-planned community under development on 3,114…
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has officially pulled back the curtain on the nominees for the 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards (Kalasha Awards). Speaking during the unveiling, KFC CEO Timothy Owase highlighted…
Former nominated senator and influential political figure, Millicent Omanga, has shared a glimpse of her husband on social media. Omanga has shared a photo of her walking in front of the husband, smiling. In a Facebook post, Omanga has…
Israel’s UN envoy has defended Israel’s nuclear weapons, asserting that the country is justified in possessing them, unlike Iran. Speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 25, the Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon…
UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company has selected Rowen in Gwinnett County, Georgia, as the site of a new U.S. biologics manufacturing campus, marking a major milestone for the 2,000-acre innovation community. UCB plans to invest…
