Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The United States Embassy in Kenya has shared key tips for Kenyans applying for US visas, stressing that following the rules ensures smooth travel and protects future opportunities. Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in…
Nottingham, United Kingdom – March 2026 — Kenyan opposition leader Martha Karua added a distinguished touch to a vibrant Kenyan diaspora celebration after attending the colorful wedding of UK-based MC Samuel Njuguna, popularly known as MC…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has uncovered an internal scheme involving the loss and mismanagement of excise stamps. This discovery followed a comprehensive audit and internal review that revealed millions of stamps not accounted for. The…
Nairobi, Kenya, March 26, 2026 … With just two weeks to go before Nairobi hosts Africa’s most significant urban development gathering, Kenya has secured a strategic financial and technical partnership with Azerbaijan to support the Second…
The NEOM Trojena dams contract has been terminated, significantly disrupting Saudi Arabia’s flagship giga-project. Consequently, the $5 billion deal with Italian contractor WeBuild ends a high-profile collaboration. Furthermore, NEOM’s…
Accept payments easily and safely. Mobile money, bank cards, and digital wallets — everything in one integration. Why Kenyan business needs a modern payment gateway For many years, mobile money was the main way of payment in Kenya. M-Pesa…
The US Army is in negotiation with Carlyle and CyrusOne on a $2 billion build out of data centers in military bases. Both companies have been selected to build two data centers on military bases for the US Army according to US Army…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed claims that a police officer recently arraigned over a robbery with violence incident in Kitengela is attached to the Office of the Deputy President. According to a post on…
Equity Bank has intensified its global diaspora engagement strategy following a high-level roundtable discussion held in Tokyo, bringing together Kenyan financial leaders, diplomats, and members of the Kenyan diaspora in Japan. The…
Residents of Brookside Estate in Nairobi’s Westlands have raised serious safety and legal concerns about a 24-storey high-rise being constructed in the area. The development, which far exceeds the permissible four floors under Nairobi…
Lynas Rare Earths and LS Eco Energy have formalized partnership to develop a rare earths metal processing facility in Vietnam in an effort to build a non-Chinese rare earth value chain. Under the agreement, Lynas will supply rare earth…
AriseIIP investment in Kenya is accelerating industrial construction nationwide, as Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms commits over $3 billion to special economic zones. Moreover, the UAE-backed program targets export manufacturing and…
When 15-year-old Laura Adhiambo sat her Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams at a small informal school in Nyalenda slums, her future hung in the balance. Her mother, a casual labourer, could not afford senior secondary…
The Aspire consortium — comprising HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions, Vinci Building, and Cityheart — has been selected to design, build, finance, and operate a major student accommodation programme for the University of Southampton under a 50-year…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday advocated for the effective use of technology in healthcare with the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC). CS Duale said the move will promote the advancement of…
In West Pokot County, where harmful cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), early marriages and gender-based violence have persisted for years, an unusual yet powerful tool is emerging to transform community attitudes:…
Kenyan man Kennedy Kariuki Mwangi lost his legal bid to claim sole ownership of a prime property in Kitengela after the Court of Appeal upheld a decision rejecting his mother’s alleged oral will. The Court of Appeal made the ruling on…
Health experts have called for urgent nationwide adoption of Obstetric Point of Care Ultrasound (OPOCUS) as a critical intervention to reduce preventable maternal deaths in Kenya. Speaking during a high-level side event at the…
Rapid technological progress has laid the groundwork for the future development of the iGaming industry. Desktop platforms are a thing of the past, and 2026 marked the final shift of users toward mobile apps. More than 70 percent of…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has called for heightened civic responsibility and national cohesion as the country begins preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of the Mimi ni…
NCBA Group 2025 full year net profit has risen by 7 percent to Sh23.4 billion. In the previous full year 2024, the banking group had posted a net profit of Sh21.87 billion. The profit for the full year 2025 was derived from a profit before…
I&M Group PLC has posted a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording a 22 percent increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Sh24.2 billion. The strong performance was largely supported by robust operating…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged motorists, pedestrians and passengers to exercise caution as heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the country. In a public notice, the Authority warned that ongoing…
The Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, dismissed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) appeal against a High Court ruling that nullified its 2021 decision to revoke judges’ taxable car allowance. The five-judge bench verdict…
