Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The momentum of road construction got a major boost with President William Ruto’s announcement that Ksh20 billion will be paid to contractors beginning next week. The release of the funds, the President pointed out on Thursday, would…
Kenya has confirmed its support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u’s candidacy for a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, Netherlands. Speaking during a meeting with Chief Justice Martha Koome and Justice Njoki…
LandBridge has entered into a landmark agreement with PowerBridge to develop a 2GW powered data center campus in West Texas. The project, known as the Alpha Digital Campus, will be located in Reeves County near the Waha natural gas hub and…
In a major milestone for Michigan’s energy and digital infrastructure, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a 1,332 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio for DTE Electric on March 27, 2026. The portfolio…
Kenya has established new security measures by upgrading the Integrated Command, Control, and Communication Center (IC3) to the more advanced IC4 platform to enhance SHA officer services. The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience as the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund enters a critical transition phase toward becoming an independent trust. Speaking during the 4th…
Truecaller has announced the global expansion of its Business Chat platform, giving international channel partners and enterprise solution providers access to the service. The company said the expansion, announced on 2 April 2026, will…
The government has revealed that Wajir Stadium is only 28 per cent complete as preparations intensify ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Wajir County. The revelation was made during an inspection tour led by…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is targeting to enlist a total of 139,892 new voters in Nyeri during the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. Nyeri IEBC Manager Peter Mauta says since…
The government of Kenya fully supports the candidacy of Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u as one of the six candidates to the position of Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, in the Netherlands, Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr…
I&M Foundation has announced an additional Ksh. 2 million contribution to the Ngong Sanctuary Forest. This latest funding marks a pivotal transition for Project Imarisha, moving from large-scale infrastructure development to the long-term…
The State Department for Irrigation on Thursday held a one-day sensitisation meeting for interns deployed to it by the Public Service Commission. The induction aimed at equipping them with essential knowledge of public service operations…
As Wajir County gears up for Madaraka Day, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration and Chair of the Steering Committee on National Celebrations, Raymond Omollo, was in the County on April 2 for an…
In a landmark move for the welfare of the nation’s security forces, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) have officially transitioned to the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), dubbed the Usalama…
At the inaugural African MRO Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kenya Airways has presented sustainability as a practical operating priority, linking cleaner processes and technical efficiency to the continent’s wider effort to build a…
Al‑Ittihad Sports Village Project in Jeddah will be guided by Parsons Corporation as the project management consultant for the $5.8 billion integrated sports and mixed‑use development. Consequently, the award, confirmed on April 1, 2026,…
Nairobi, Kenya — Equity Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with Kenya’s diplomatic corps to unlock new trade and investment opportunities, signaling a bold shift toward economic diplomacy. Speaking during the closing…
A massive new AI and cloud data center campus in Michigan is moving closer to a historic financing milestone, with a total package approaching $16 billion. The deal, one of the largest in U.S. data center history, will fund construction of…
Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has signed a landmark 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement with Amigo LNG project. The deal secures 1 million tonnes per…
The State Department for Wildlife has stepped up efforts to restore degraded forest ecosystems, with a renewed tree-growing initiative at Loitoktok Forest in Kajiado County. During the exercise, Director Administration Vincent Ongere…
The quest to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Baringo has received a shot in the arm after a local NGO donated essential midwifery equipment. The LWALA Community Alliance on Tuesday delivered a consignment of the life-saving…
More than a decade on, xenophobia and anger toward migrants remain a key political issue in South Africa. Many locals believe foreigners are taking jobs and accessing public services meant for citizens. Yet, Kenyans are often cited as a…
On April 1, 2026, ERCOT reported that Texas’ interconnection queue—the lineup of projects awaiting grid access—has surged to a record 410 GW. Much of this growth is driven by large-scale data center expansion. The primary driver of this…
Abqaiq Substation Project marks a significant enhancement to Saudi Arabia’s power infrastructure with a $66.6 million investment. This award reinforces grid reliability in the Eastern Region while supporting rising electricity demand.…
