Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Chinese mining, shipping, and logistics companies are mulling over investing $1.4 billion Tazara railway project. The railway links Zambia copper region to a port on the Indian Ocean as various companies aim to upgrade the 1,860-kilometer…
Correctional Services PS Dr Salome Beacco has pledged emergency support for Kenya Prison Service officers who were affected by Thursday night’s fire at the Lang’ata Women Maximum Prison staff lines. Speaking while she visited the 30…
Iran has reported major attacks targeting key national infrastructure, with a historic medical research hub among the facilities severely damaged. Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that an attack targeted the Pasteur Institute of Iran…
At least 94 pc of the beneficiaries of NYOTA Project Business Support Component have successfully undergone the countrywide mentorship programme aimed at strengthening their entrepreneurship skills. According to the Micro, Small and Medium…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court on Tuesday issued an injunction against the vetting and approval of Homa Bay Deputy Governor nominee Danish Onyango and two County Executive Committee Member (CECM) nominees. The Court issued the…
A Kericho-based anti-drug activist has called on stakeholders in the county to step up efforts in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. The activist, Mr William Rotich, cautioned that the vice is rapidly spreading among the youth and…
$35bn+ Al-Maktoum international airport in Dubai is advancing as contractors have submitted superstructure bids. Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) received proposals on 31 March from contractors for three packages for first phase…
The National Government has stepped up efforts to achieve the 15 billion tree-growing target by distributing assorted quality coffee and avocado seedlings to farmers in Trans Nzoia County. Speaking in Kitale after overseeing the…
The Neoen France Storage Development initiative marks a seismic shift in the European energy landscape as the nation accelerates its transition toward a fully decarbonized, high-resilience power grid. As of April 2, 2026, the official…
Specialists at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have successfully implanted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, a milestone expected to expand treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disorders across…
Healthcare service delivery in Elgeyo Marakwet County has normalised following the suspension of an industrial action by medical officers after the successful conclusion of structured negotiations between the county government and the…
Aseng gas project continues to gain momentum offshore Equatorial Guinea as Subsea7 secures a contract worth approximately $300 million. Moreover, the award supports Chevron-led efforts to monetize gas resources at the Aseng field.…
East St. Louis is making a major push into renewable energy with the launch of the East St. Louis Community Solar Project, a clean energy initiative designed to reduce residents’ electricity costs, create local jobs, and expand access to…
In a move to strengthen oversight and streamline the gambling industry, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA-K) concluded a two-day public participation forum on new draft regulations under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. The…
The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has raised concern over rising HIV infections among young people, with new data showing that individuals aged 15 to 34 account for the majority of new cases. Speaking during the…
A standoff between the council of Governors and the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee has escalated, with West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin calling for urgent intervention and dialogue. Speaking during the distribution of Maize…
Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) and Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) have separately announced plans to establish campuses in Hola town, the administrative headquarters of Tana River County. GLUK is a private chartered university,…
The Telposta Pension Scheme (TPS) is set to exit its property portfolio through the sale of assets worth Sh10 billion across the country, in a move aimed at improving liquidity and enhancing returns for its 6,000 members. The scheme has…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has officially launched the issuance of bursaries to needy students, with the first batch of beneficiaries in day schools in Ngariama Ward receiving full funding. Speaking during the event at the Kamwangi…
The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned Caroline Gakii, Daniel Maitethia, and Ezekiel Otieno of Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of its 2025 National AI Hackathon, spotlighting a new…
France’s TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, Masdar, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion, 50/50 joint venture that will merge their onshore renewable energy activities across nine Asian countries…
Britam Holdings plc has reported an 8% increase in pre-tax profit to Ksh7.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering a strong set of results across its diversified business amid a challenging macroeconomic environment in…
Kenyans can now file their tax returns via WhatsApp after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduced a new tax platform aimed at boosting compliance and simplifying tax filing. The new development was announced on Wednesday, April 1, by…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has revealed flood risks and high temperatures in the April 2026 Climate Outlook. In a forecast on April 2, Kenya Met highlighted regions to experience rains and the temperature patterns…
