Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has conducted unannounced inspections to tame out uncompetitive practices in the country. Dawn raids were conducted on six major foam mattress manufacturers and distributors in Nairobi, Machakos,…
The upgrading of the Uplands-Ruiru road has been awarded to a Chinese construction firm. The upgrade, valued at Sh4.06 billion will be undertaken by the Shengli Engineering Construction (Group) Company Limited of Shengli Oilfield. The…
Canadian Solar’s energy storage subsidiary e-STORAGE has secured a contract to deliver a 420MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for Drax Group in the UK across two projects. The projects include a 60 MW/120 MWh AC installation in…
The government has heightened security across the country ahead of Easter festivities. In a statement on Tuesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said a comprehensive strategy has been put in place to ensure safety during the holidays,…
Seattle, Washington – March 31, 2026 — The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is mourning the tragic death of Nahashon Kamau Wanyoike, a 41-year-old Kenyan man who had been reported missing earlier this month. His body was…
Iran has announced the possible death penalty and confiscation of assets to individuals accused of spying or cooperating with the US and Israel amid the ongoing war. According to Reuters, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir…
Al-Nouf IPP in Abu Dhabi has reached a key procurement milestone after receiving four competitive bids from major developers and utilities. The project underscores the emirate’s continued push to expand power generation capacity while…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for the immediate withdrawal of alleged arrest warrants and any coercive measures targeting governors. During a media briefing on Tuesday, March 31, CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi stressed that any…
The Government has maintained a strong focus on education and youth development, allocating close to 30 per cent of the national budget to the sector, Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has said. Speaking during the 29th Patron’s Award…
Belinda Akoth Akello, a Kenyan legal expert, is seeking appointment as a Judge of the Environment and Land Court (ELC). On April 10, the Judicial Service Commission, JSC, nominated her and 36 others for appointment as judges. She hit the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued fresh threats directed at the United Kingdom and other U.S. allies, stating that Washington “won’t be there to help you anymore.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump, while venting his frustration over…
The Madaraka Express train operates a structured fare system across the Nairobi–Mombasa route, with ticket prices determined by travel class and distance. The service offers Economy, First Class, and Premium Class options to accommodate…
Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum today with the opening of the three-day Safaricom Engineering Summit – Decode in Nairobi. Convened by Safaricom in partnership with Microsoft,…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ended a dramatic standoff with authorities by driving himself to Parliament, bringing to a close several hours of a police manhunt. This incident follows a summons from the Senate Committee on County…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has made a KES 2 million contribution to St. Mary’s Health Centre, Ikurungu, owned by the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a. The funds will go towards completing kitchen and laundry facilities at the health centre,…
The 70 Hudson Yards office tower has officially begun rising above street level, marking a major construction milestone for what is designed to be New York City’s first zero-carbon-emission skyscraper. Vertical progress is now visible on…
Italy has denied the United States (US) permission to use its Sigonella air base in Sicily for military flights after the flight plan was submitted only after departure, without prior approval. According to reports, Italian Defense…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says all 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho originated from Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital. According to DCI Director Mohamed Amin, preliminary…
Virginia has taken a significant legislative step toward securing its long-term offshore wind ambitions, with both chambers of the General Assembly passing House Bill 67 (HB67) in March 2026. The bill, which now awaits the Governor’s…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed that Kenya has settled its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON ) 2027 hosting fees, days after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) found that none of the proposed venues met the required…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, has released funds to support orphans and vulnerable children under the Inua Jamii Program. In a statement on March 30, the…
Traders at Gikomba Market in Nairobi were left counting losses after a section of the shoe market was demolished overnight on Monday, March 30. The demolition, carried out by the Nairobi County government under tight security, flattened…
State-owned NEOM has officially cancelled plans to build the Moonlight seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant. The plant, due to have a capacity of 150,000 cubic meters per day (cm/d) had been tendered in 2024. In October that year,…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced that it will take over the medical cover for all officers of the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), including their eligible dependents, effective April 1,…
