Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Trump Orders ‘Shoot and Kill’ Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Global Tensions April 23, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic and controversial military directive, ordering the United States Navy to “shoot…
The administration of Donald Trump has introduced a series of measures aimed at tightening the United States asylum system, with officials saying the changes are meant to reduce misuse and restore control over immigration processes. The…
US President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. While posting on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, April 23, Trump said the U.S. would intensify…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has warned that he is prepared to expose alleged irregularities within the Social Health Authority (SHA), which he says are linked to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, as a sharp exchange between the two…
690 MWp solar project in Larut-Matang, Malaysia has awarded Solarvest an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contract through the developer, Malakoff Corporation. The contract positions the project among the…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced that 53 vessels are expected to dock at the Ports of Mombasa and Lamu over 14 days. The arrivals include container ships, oil tankers, car carriers, bulk carriers, and general cargo vessels.…
The $1bn+ Lakefrost mall redevelopment project in Gaithersburg Md. In Maryland is facing a major setback. The project is running into design conflicts over stormwater systems, roadway geometry and transit coordination. Furthermore, this…
The Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee has issued a final summons to Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja over alleged unlawful evictions at Old Ngara Estate. Sakaja will face immediate arrest if he fails to answer the…
April 2026 | Diaspora News | Kenyan Entertainment – In a development that has shocked fans both in Kenya and across the global Kenyan diaspora, celebrated comedian Timothy Kimani, popularly known as Njugush, has confirmed that he and his…
Construction has officially begun on the Kemmerer Unit 1 Natrium nuclear project in Kemmerer, Wyoming, developed by TerraPower. The milestone marks the start of on-site construction for what the company describes as its flagship advanced…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a leadership transition following the end of the tenure of its Director General, Emile Arao, whose contract expired on April 22, 2026. In a statement on April 23, 2026, the…
When Hillary Kibiwott stepped into the cold, mist-laden forest of Kaptagat at Kessup block in Elgeiyo Marakwet, he was not simply attempting to plant a tree; he was setting a pace, one that calls on all of us to follow. Over 24 relentless…
The Delhi–Mumbai 8-lane expressway project has crossed 929km of operational sections in 2026, bringing it close to completion; however, authorities have pushed full delivery to 2027–2028 due to delays in critical segments. The project is…
Kenyans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have been urged to begin visa applications early, following clarifications from embassies in Nairobi on key travel requirements ahead of the…
Google Cloud’s Thomas Kurian confirmed at Cloud Next 2026 that a Gemini-powered, personalised Siri remains on track for 2026.
President William Ruto has lauded Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote for his transformative role in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing fuel shortages, describing it as a powerful example of Africa finding solutions from within. Speaking at…
Ndhiwa Magistrate’s Court in Homa Bay County has ordered the exhumation of the body of the late Joab Otieno following a controversial burial that has sparked dispute and confusion over how his remains were handled. According to the father,…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has secured a win against the appeal in the Nairobi High Court filed by an Afghan national, Abdul Zahir Qadeer. According to the DDP, the Afghan national had been declared wanted in America on…
Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott has closed a 24-hour bid to plant 24,000 trees in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record. Hillary Kiplagat completed his 24-hour tree-planting attempt on Thursday morning, during which…
Construction has officially begun on the $1.2 billion Wolf Summit Energy facility in Harrison County, marking a major shift in West Virginia’s power generation strategy and a first for the state’s energy mix. Developed by Kindle Energy in…
The world’s longest Sports Boulevard Park in Saudi Arabia has tendered the anticipated Wadi Hanifa road works. State-owned Sports Boulevard Foundation issued a tender inviting bids for a contract to build the project. The bid submission…
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in Nairobi are showing widening disparities across major marketers and independent dealers. The price hike follows a global surge in crude oil and LPG prices linked to tensions in the Middle East,…
Kalakoda Promotions, which recently partnered with 1XBET in their quest to boost local boxing, has unveiled the roster of all the boxers expected to clash at the much-anticipated May 15 bout. Speaking at a media briefing on April 23, the…
Kerry, the global leader in taste and nutrition, has unveiled the Kenya 2026 Taste Charts, highlighting a clear shift in Kenyans’ consumer preferences towards more complex, tart, and ‘culinary-inspired’ profiles such as Mango Chilli,…
