Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has raised an alarm over the shortage of marriage certificates. In a statement on April 16, the Catholic bishops said the shortage is disrupting civil registration and delaying the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has unveiled plans to integrate advanced geosynthetic systems into highway designs. The authority said the move aims to make roads more resilient against floods and extreme weather events…
Daudi Anguka has built his career on telling Coast-rooted stories that refuse to be ignored. With Mizani, his drama thriller and first Showmax-commissioned series, the filmmaker dives headfirst into the dark underbelly of organ…
The Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (AKUH-N) has officially inaugurated its new Specialty and Executive Clinic in the Gigiri district. The new clinic is designed to provide specialized care to the residents and professional…
Britam Holdings has unveiled a new micro-insurance product aimed at easing the financial burden of funeral expenses for Kenyan families, as insurers increasingly target low- and middle-income households with affordable cover. The product,…
Kenyan Catholic bishops have decried what they say is a shortage of marriage certificates in the country. In a statement, the bishops said they have been experiencing difficulties in the legal process of civil registration and the…
President Donald Trump has again threatened to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of good economic policy and inflation management: central bank independence. The president said on April 15, 2026, that he…
A prominent New York developer is moving forward with plans to redevelop the long-struggling Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia into a mixed-use destination with housing, a youth sports complex, and entertainment venues. Dean Adler,…
Emirati-founded real estate developer Amaal has appointed CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC as the main contractor for Mansory Residences, the world’s first residential tower to carry the Mansory brand, at a total project value of AED 1.8…
The end of an era arrived with a single swing of an excavator Wednesday when Bill Shopoff, CEO of Shopoff Realty Investments, personally demolished the iconic “Westminster Mall” sign — officially kicking off one of Southern California’s…
The government has released the 2026 annual calendar of eight national days and events of significance. In a letter by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, two additional annual events of national importance have been officially been…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has confirmed that a Kenyan-flagged vessel, M/V SEA MFALME, has been detained in the United Republic of Tanzania. In a statement on April 16 by the KMA Director General, CPA Omae Nyarandi, the Authority…
The Kuwait gas project worth $3.3 billion has been put on hold, marking a major setback for a strategic energy construction project in southern Kuwait. However, escalating regional tensions have disrupted timelines, while security concerns…
The County Government of Nakuru has announced 85 job opportunities across different departments. In a notice dated April 15, the Nakuru County Public Service Board has advertised job vacancies across the Education, ICT, E-Government, and…
Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, has recalled an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Embu following the fatal shooting of protesters in Ishiara. The recalling of the OCS followed an incident near…
The Nairobi County Government has announced plans to prepare a new Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan for the Woodley–Kilimani area, as the county moves to guide future land use, infrastructure provision, and urban growth in the…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sent a message to the Pope, who is on a historic 10-day apostolic journey to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Musyoka is asking Pope Leo XIV to intercede for Kenya to…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the temporarily blocked the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) from accessing and using its check-off facility with immediate effect. This follows a KTN exposé titled “Teachers…
The Kiambu High Court has stopped a contentious affordable housing project in Githunguri following a dispute between the government and Kikuyu elders. Justice Bahati Mwamuye has ordered the contractor to demolish the perimeter wall and…
The National Assembly Health Committee has recommended the lifting of sanctions on Mediheal Hospital following an investigation into alleged organ harvesting. In a report tabled on Wednesday, April 15, the Health Committee Vice…
Matatu Owners Association President Albert Karakacha now says operators need two to three days to consult before reducing fares despite recent fuel price cuts. Speaking in an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, April 15, Albert stated…
Economist Edwin Kinyua has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import framework, arguing that it has played a critical role in stabilizing supply, reducing volatility, and shielding consumers from extreme global price…
Three more political parties have been issued with provisional certificates by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). The parties—Future Party (TFP), Kenya Great Party (KGP), and United Super Alliance Party (USAP)…
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Energy, Alex Wachira, has assured Kenyans that electricity prices are unlikely to rise despite a sharp increase in fuel costs. Appearing before the National Assembly Public Accounts…
