Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Ayanae Apukae, a 75-year-old grandmother, arrived at the Lokori eye medical camp totally blind in one eye and partially in the other, walking behind her granddaughter, who was leading her. She was filled with mixed emotions—fear and hope.…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 do not need to register afresh, except for those whose details were not captured in the biometric system. “Not all…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that voters who registered before 2012 do not need to register again, unless they were not captured in the biometric voter register introduced that year. In a…
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s military adviser and former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaee, has stated that United States President Donald Trump should be ousted, hours after Defense Secretary Pete…
Principal Secretary for Petroleum Mohamed Liban has resigned as probe into the importation of substandard fuel intensifies. In a press release issued Saturday, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei confirmed that Kenya…
Senegal has suspended all foreign travel by ministers, warning that the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel has affected the national budget. According to the Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, stated that no minister will…
A section of Kenyans has expressed frustration on social media after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) removed polling station details from its online voter verification portal. A spot check by The Kenya Times…
Ukraine is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, with over 133,000 km² (about 22% of its territory) of land potentially contaminated by explosive ordnance. According to a statement dated April 4, the State Emergency Service…
Safaricom PLC has revealed how users can claim their birthday bundle amid rising customer complaints. A customer by the name @Pau_mwasjnr asked the telco on April 4, why he was not issued with any surprise bundle on his birthday. In…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued new Easter road safety guidelines following a fatal traffic accident on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway that left ten people dead and five others injured. In a notice dated April 4,…
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Captain William Ruto, is currently hospitalised following a tragic road accident on Friday evening. In a statement, KPA said the crash left his daughter dead and…
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Captain William Ruto was involved in an accident on Friday, April 3, while traveling with his family. KPA in a statement on Saturday, April 4,announced that Ruto’s daughter had…
The Mombasa County government has announced a three-month restriction on the movement of heavy goods vehicles along major roads. In a gazette notice dated March 31, the county government imposed a temporary restriction on heavy commercial…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released a detailed list of the distribution of voters across different counties. In a notice on April 3, IEBC stated that as of April 2, there were 344,316 newly registered…
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has appointed its General Manager for Finance, Pius Mwendwa, as Acting Managing Director following emerging developments affecting the current office holder, Joe Sang. In a statement, the company’s Board of…
The National Land Commission has announced an intention to compulsorily acquire land for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C linking Naivasha, Kisumu, and Malaba. According to a gazette notice dated April…
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has revealed his next career step after walking away from professional football, confirming that he is transitioning into coaching. Wanyama, who is currently 34, announced his retirement on…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended Bungoma West Hospital for ninety (90) days over suspected fraudulent claims. In a notice dated March 30, 2026, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi said that preliminary investigations had uncovered…
HOUSTON, TX — March 2026 — In a significant achievement for the Kenyan diaspora community, Ian Kariuki has been elected as the Vice President for the Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of Houston. Kariuki secured the…
Millions of Kenyans who save and borrow through SACCOs could soon enjoy stronger protection for their money after Parliament tabled the SACCO Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The proposed law seeks to introduce major reforms in Kenya’s…
Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 must register afresh to be included in the current biometric register, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon who noted that individuals who…
The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned three students from Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon, highlighting Kenya’s growing…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is targeting to register more than 60,000 new voters in Siaya County during the ongoing registration exercise, county election manager Ezekiel Juma has said. The manager has called…
The State Department for Wildlife has intensified efforts to restore ecosystems through sustained tree-growing initiatives, with the latest exercise carried out at Oloitokitok forest in Kajiado County. Through such initiatives, the…
