Latest news stories from across Kenya.
JFE Holdings and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a second memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance plans for a large-scale integrated power and data center project in the Ohgishima area of Japan’s Keihin industrial district. This…
The completion of the Ngong–Suswa Highway has been hailed as a major boost to regional connectivity and economic growth, with the government describing it as a transformative infrastructure project. In a statement on Monday, April 6, 2026,…
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing accusations of sexual harassment from multiple women, according to a Democratic activist working with them. Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Gen-Z for Change, said early Monday,…
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, backed by Essar Group, said it has secured $150 million in financing from Macquarie Group to support the planned Q3 2026 startup of its world-scale direct reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet project…
The future of digital access and safety remains a sticky issue among stakeholders in child protection. ChildFund International and other players have amplified their voices on the prevalence of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse…
ChildFund International and other players have amplified their voices on the prevalence of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA), identified as a dark spot in the current digital revolution.
LEICESTER, UK — April 6, 2026 — The Kenyan diaspora community in the United Kingdom is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Esther Sitienei, a dedicated and compassionate nurse. She passed away on April 4, 2026, after a courageous battle…
SOURCE: NASA The Artemis II astronauts will fly around the Moon starting at 1 pm ET (1700 UTC) as they view parts of the Moon never seen by human eyes. Orion is carrying 32 cameras and devices. 15 cameras are mounted directly to the…
A wounded American airman survived a harrowing, multi-day ordeal behind enemy lines in Iran, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and adherence to elite military survival training. The airman, a weapons systems officer aboard a F-15E…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has distanced itself from claims concerning the alleged oil saga and cartels in the energy sector. In a statement on April 6, UDA Secretary General Omar Hassan dismissed rumors being spread by…
The U.S. Supreme Court has sent Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress case back to a district court, opening the door for the Trump administration’s Justice Department to dismiss the charges against him. Bannon, a former senior adviser to…
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted Easter celebrations at a church in Ariko, Kaduna state,…
April 6, 2026 | Global Politics | Cameroon In a dramatic and controversial political development, Paul Biya has officially appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of Cameroon. The announcement was made through a…
The country continues to experience high temperatures despite ongoing rains. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, for the week under review (March 30 to April 5, 2026), daytime (maximum) temperatures increased throughout the…
The final phase of the $700 million Highway 101 widening project has commenced in Santa Barbara North Segment, California. Once complete, the Highway 101 is expected to add nearly 11 miles of continuous carpool lanes to facilitate…
Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called out former deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, over gender-based violence (GBV) after remarks directed at the First Lady, Racheal Ruto. In her message, the Orange Democratic…
As violence forces tens of thousands to flee Sudan’s South Kordofan state, doctors in a key maternity hospital are facing impossible choices with too few supplies, too many patients, and lives slipping away. “We had to watch two of the…
Geronimo Power has commenced operations at its 117MW Dodson Creek solar project located in Highland County, Ohio. The facility is set to provide electricity and also contribute approximately $49 million to the local economy. Furthermore,…
The daughter of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) boss Captain William Ruto, Mitchell Jelimo Kemboi will be buried this Friday at their Kabarak home in Nakuru County. Jelimo, born in 2007, died on Friday evening following a tragic road accident…
The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Intelligence Organization (IRGC), Majid Khademi, has been killed, the IRGC announced on Monday. Khademi, a senior figure in Iran’s elite military structure, played a key role in coordinating…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Baby James, clarifying that the child chose to remain under his care despite his family’s request to return him to Kisii. In a statement on Monday, April…
The Artemis space toilet is part of NASA’s Universal Waste Management System (UWMS) to support the ongoing Artemis II lunar flyby launched on April 1, 2026. Developed by Collins Aerospace since a 2015 contract, the UWMS prioritizes…
Kenya’s efforts to reshape its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy are gathering momentum, with Parliament now weighing proposals that could significantly widen participation in the country’s oil and gas industry while also raising…
Stablecoin payment card provider DeCard’s report reveals that some of the world’s busiest airports are now designed more like shopping malls than traditional terminals, offering travelers hundreds of retail and dining options. According to…
