Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kenyans have been invited to submit proposals on a new bill that would bar governors from contesting parliamentary seats after finishing their terms. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2026) seeks to…
The government has moved Public Trustee services at the Nairobi office to the eCitizen platform, enabling Kenyans to manage estates, trusts for children and vulnerable persons, and related legal matters online without visiting offices in…
PIMCO is contemplating a $14bn debt financing agreement to build an Oracle data center campus in Michigan. Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) is already in talks with the Bank of America to see if the deal could be consolidated. If…
After years of procurement complications, a failed contract, and a wave of legal appeals, the Hrvatski Leskovac–Karlovac rail section has finally been awarded to Spanish infrastructure group COMSA Corporación by Croatia’s HŽ Infrastruktura…
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been charged with giving false information to a police officer at the Kibera Law Courts. The charge relates to an alleged report made on March 1, 2026, at Karen Police Station, where Tuju claimed…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has published the will of his brother, the late James Nderitu Gachagua, following claims that he disinherited the family. According to a statement published on Wenesday April 8, he noted that his…
The Click Awards 2026, Kenya’s platform recognising creator-entrepreneurs and the organisations powering the digital ecosystem, has officially announced its nominees and opened public voting. Following a competitive nomination period that…
A gold medalist has sparked public outrage after it emerged that he took a matatu to the airport following his recent win of an international title while representing Kenya. Kevin Ruhiu, an inline freestyle skater, shared a short video on…
A talking fish, a retired dreamer, and a prestigious medal from Venice are all heading to East African cinemas this week. The award-winning comedy adventure The Fisherman is now been screened in Kenya and Zambia on April 3, 2026. Directed…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the kidnapping of Americans will not be tolerated after American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed from captivity in Iraq on April 7, 2026. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelance reporter from…
The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has stepped up efforts to equip young learners with future-ready skills through a STEM boot camp programme designed to foster innovation, enhance technical…
At the just-concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that Kenya’s ability to accelerate economic development and attract tangible investment…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for the 2026 placement cycle, targeting the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates and previous Form Four leavers. The…
The trial of six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking narcotics worth Ksh8.2 billion on the high seas has kicked off, with the prosecution presenting its first witness before a Mombasa court. The suspects, Jasem Darzadeh Nia, Rahim…
Israel has expressed support for a two-week suspension of strikes against Iran announced by US President Donald Trump. In a statement dated April 8, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that if Tehran immediately opens the straits and…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal friction as leaders split over a controversial proposal to zone political regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. While some within the party support the strategy to consolidate…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has come to the defense of Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and Lee Kinyanjui (Trade) following intense pressure for their dismissal over a petroleum importation scandal. The party warned…
The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts persistent rainfall across various regions of the country over the next seven days, cautioning residents to prepare for a mix of scattered showers, thunderstorms, and brief sunny intervals. In…
A Mombasa resident, Morris Kioko, has raised a significant alarm after discovering his personal identity was already registered in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) database, despite him never having applied to…
Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has launched sharp criticism against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of re-engaging in active politics to destabilize the current administration.…
Following the official groundbreaking of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension, Kenya Railways has invited applications to fill several key senior managerial positions. The recruitment drive forms part of the…
The National Museums of Kenya has announced new admission fees for museums, monuments, and heritage sites across the country, meaning visitors will soon pay higher entry charges. The institution revealed the revised rates on Tuesday, April…
The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a resolution aiming to boost security in the Strait of Hormuz as the critical shipping corridor remains largely closed to global trade and the transport of humanitarian aid, with war continuing…
A U.S. historians’ organization and a government transparency group sued President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a presidential records preservation law. The U.S. Justice Department declared the measure…
