Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Coffee farmers in Murang’a County are reporting a turnaround in fortunes following recent reforms in the sector, with many citing improved payouts and renewed confidence in coffee farming. Growers affiliated with Kahuhia, Thangaini, and…
The People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) has explained why its members wore masks after it was officially issued a full registration certificate by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). Speaking at a press briefing ahead…
President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Anthony Mwaura, the Chair of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Elections Board, following the death of his mother, Consolata Wanjiru…
Updated June 3, 2026 – Air Liquide will build, own and operate new nitrogen gas production facilities at SK Hynix’s packaging and testing fab “P&T7” in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk province. The facilities will start operations in late 2027,…
Police in Ghana have rescued a nine-year-old girl who was reported missing in the Odumase-Krobo District of the Eastern Region and arrested a female suspect in connection with the incident. In a statement dated April 21, 2026, the Ghana…
A defense witness in the Shakahola massacre trial has told the High Court that members of the forest settlement used the word “weddings” to describe deaths, saying the group believed those who died were not gone forever but had moved on to…
The NCBA Easy-Build solution provides a practical response to the country’s growing self-build market, following industry data showing that a majority of Kenyan homeowners prefer to construct their own homes. According to the Kenya Bankers…
The Commission on Administrative Justice has ordered the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to disclose information on snakebite deaths nationwide. In a determination issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission directed the KWS…
A bus driver and a conductor have been arrested for smuggling a live snake inside the passenger bus heading to Nairobi, Kenya. In a statement during a scene interview on April 22, Namanga OCPD Julius Munyagia confirmed that the police had…
Students at Multimedia University are urging both the institution’s management and the government to take action over increasing wildlife intrusion on campus. According to a statement dated April 22, 2026, the students have raised concerns…
Global condom prices are set to rise by 20%-30% following supply chain disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has affected petrochemical-dependent manufacturing inputs. This is according to Karex, one of the…
The Commission on Administrative Justice has ordered the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) to release safety and survey records relating to a railway level crossing near Kitale town, after finding that the corporation failed to comply with…
Construction of the world’s first commercial fusion plant takes shape as Commonwealth makes plans for implementation. The firm aims to construct the first commercial fusion plant in Virginia in 2027. The search for more sites is underway…
Meta Platforms has broken ground on a new AI-optimised data center in east Tulsa, Oklahoma, representing an investment of more than $1 billion and marking the company’s first facility in the state, its 28th in the United States, and its…
M-Pesa remains Kenya’s most widely used mobile money service, firmly entrenched at the heart of everyday transactions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. With millions of customers relying on the platform to send money, pay…
A fresh leadership dispute is brewing within the Jubilee Party after former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu formally objected to proposed changes to the party’s officials, warning that the process is unlawful and…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued a statement addressing reports linking the Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to a land dispute. In a statement dated April 22, Julius Sigei, the head of communication in…
The $1bn Microsoft La Porte data center campus in Indiana hosted an open house to provide updates on potential expansion plans. The event was also an opportunity for people to learn more about these plans. It was hosted by developer…
The government is considering reducing the number of police roadblocks along the Northern Corridor between Mombasa and Malaba to ease cargo movement. Speaking to the media on April 21, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for…
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo reports that the Raila Odinga International Stadium is now in its final construction phase, marking a significant step in Kenya’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking…
Kenya and Italy have officially launched a comprehensive Action Plan for 2026–2029, deepening their ties through the framework of the Mattei Plan for Africa. President William Ruto and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni finalized the…
The High Court of Kenya in Nairobi heard on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that a crucial piece of evidence in the Starlet Wahu murder case may be irretrievably lost after the main suspect’s mobile phone was formatted, wiping all stored data.…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially ruled out an extension for the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, which is set to conclude on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. During an assessment tour…
President William Ruto has told Kenyans living abroad to approach social media news with caution when tracking developments back home. During his official visit to Italy, the President warned that a significant portion of online content…
