Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Safaricom issued a formal apology to its subscribers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a rocky rollout of the updated My OneApp sparked widespread frustration. The telecommunications giant broke its silence following a wave of online…
Nairobi-based data annotation firm Sama has announced that it will lay off 1,108 employees following the termination of its contract with Meta. The company has been providing training data for artificial intelligence systems. The layoffs…
Introduction: The Silent Barrier to Traveling Abroad For many Kenyans dreaming of studying, working, or settling abroad, the focus is often on visas, admission letters, and financial proof. While these are critical steps, there is one…
The Government is set to leverage a newly established infrastructure fund to unlock financing for critical components of the Nairobi River regeneration programme placing Athi Water Works Development Agency at the centre of delivery. The…
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded publicly to the resignation of former Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, sending a pointed message after Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. Eric Swalwell resigned from…
Coventry Airport battery gigafactory project, valued at £2.5 billion, has been granted detailed planning approval for the first phase of the GreenPower Park development. Approved in April 2026 by Warwick District Council, the decision…
Donald Trump’s Save America PAC, the main political committee he uses to pay legal bills, is nearly $500,000 in debt, according to a Federal Election Commission filing published on April 15, 2026. The committee owes about $1.6 million to…
The Prague–Poland motorway project worth €429 million moves forward as VINCI secures a major Czech Republic contract. The project will extend the D11 motorway, strengthening transport links between Prague and the Polish border.…
The White House publicly addressed reports on Wednesday, April 5, regarding 10 Americans linked to nuclear and aerospace work who have reportedly died or gone missing since mid-2024. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions during…
Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc. (Sama) has issued a redundancy notice affecting 1,108 employees at its Nairobi office following Meta’s termination of a major contract. In a redundancy notice issued on April 16, the company said the layoffs…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a statement following the conclusion of a court case involving the illegal trafficking of ants. In a notice dated April 16, KWS stated that the case involved the unlawful export of the ant…
A 50-year-old businesswoman from Kajiado County, Caroline Mmbone, has captured national attention after winning KSh 9.5 million in a Midweek Jackpot.
Air Liquide has announced a $236 million (€200 million) investment in Hiroshima, Japan, to develop new industrial gas production facilities supporting a major semiconductor manufacturer’s expansion into next-generation AI chip production.…
Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, underscoring its continued dominance in the country’s financial sector and its growing regional influence. According to the latest Brand…
Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has called for urgent clarification from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regarding the implementation of the revised 8% Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products. POAK is calling EPRA and…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, on Thursday, came to the defense of the Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel procurement arrangement, asserting that it has brought stability to Kenya’s energy supply chain. In a press briefing…
Cairo Metro Line 2 upgrade project leads Egypt’s urban transport modernization, as authorities set a firm May 2026 deadline. The project aims to enhance reliability, safety, and passenger capacity across one of Cairo’s busiest transit…
The $3bn+ Kampala-Malaba SGR project in Uganda is moving closer to implementation as Citibank mobilizes financing. Uganda has appointed the bank to mobilize financing required to fund the monumental railway project. The nation’s finance…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has asked law graduates to verify their personal details before publication in the Kenya Gazette. In a notice dated April 16, the Council said the verification exercise is mandatory for candidates…
Telecommunications giant Safaricom has issued a clarification on whether the new My One App, which merged the My Safaricom App and M-Pesa, will be disbanded. This is after users have reported receiving multiple prompts to complete the…
Roam, Africa’s fastest-growing electric mobility company according to the Financial Times (2025), today announced the launch of the Roam Air Gen 3, the latest evolution of its electric motorcycle platform. The new model introduces the…
The Ministry of Education has issued Letters of Award to publishers whose Grade 11 textbooks were approved for printing under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. In a statement, the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) said the…
The Israeli Army has reported conducting a one-minute operation targeting 70 terror sites, with dozens of weapons seized. In a statement on April 16, the Israeli military reported that approximately 70 terror infrastructure sites linked to…
Safaricom has clarified whether a user can opt out of the Okoa Jahazi service, just like the Fuliza service, which allows opt-in and opt-out. Mwaniki, A user on X, asked Safaricom whether he could opt out of the service. According to the…
