Latest news stories from across Kenya.
At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, including five in the central city of Dnipro, where officials said an apartment building was hit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attack…
The government, through the Kenya Sugar Board, has revised the minimum sugarcane price from KSh5,750 to KSh5,500 per tonne. In a directive issued on April 24, 2026, the Kenya Sugar Board ordered all millers to implement the new price…
Turkey has said it could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States. Speaking in London on Friday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that…
President William Ruto, on Saturday, continued his two-day development tour in Murang’a County, emphasising his government’s commitment to transforming the country. Speaking at the launch of Ciumbu Modern Market, Maragua, Muranga County,…
Suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has broken his silence after members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Federation passed a formal resolution calling for top federation officials to step…
Detectives have raided multiple hideouts of criminal gangs in Nakuru East Sub-County and rounded up key suspects. Acting on intelligence, officers stormed a cramped one-room house in Kaloleni Estate, arresting 12 suspects who were…
Motorists have raised concerns about dangerous potholes in Hurlingham and Kilimani, which some say are damaging vehicles. In a statement on April 25, 2026, journalist Bernard Ndong reported that he hit a pothole at night, causing one of…
As the world marks World Malaria Day, Kenya is stepping up efforts to eliminate the disease, which remains a public health threat. Despite ongoing progress in prevention, testing, and treatment, transmission persists in many areas, with…
Political mobilizer and newly appointed Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital board member Calvince Okoth, alias Gaucho, broke down in an interview, opening up about alleged harassment and political tensions, while reaffirming his loyalty to the…
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning ahead of a planned rally by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi faction in Kisumu and Vihiga counties, urging organizers and the public to comply with the law during…
A 22-year-old Newport Beach man who helped launder millions in stolen cryptocurrency and drove around in luxury cars bought with the loot was sentenced Friday to 70 months in federal prison. Evan Tangeman got the nearly six-year term in…
Two watchdog groups filed suit Friday, April 24, against the Trump administration, accusing it of illegally weakening rules requiring presidents to preserve official records for the public Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in…
President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court on Friday, April 24, for its February decision that struck down broad tariffs he imposed last year, saying the ruling could force the government to refund about $159 billion to importers.…
From Poverty to Viral Fame: The Story of Funny Albert In a world where social media has the power to transform lives overnight, the story of Laughing Boy (Funny Albert) stands out as one of the most inspiring viral success stories. What…
Canada has approved the Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project, a $4 billion development at Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, marking one of the country’s most significant midstream…
The Republic of Honduras has formally notified the Kingdom of Morocco of its decision to suspend recognition of the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), delivering a fresh boost to Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative. The…
Standard Chartered Plc has arranged a $2.2 billion loan with export credit agencies for Tanzania SGR project by Yapi Merkezi. This is according to Turkish contractor Yapi Merkezi Insaat VE Sanayi AS. The deal will be signed April 28 in the…
A Justice Department prosecutor has told a federal court that he submitted a recommendation on whether to seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her…
Kenya is weighing plans to electrify its Chinese-built SGR project as government makes plans with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi. The move aims to link the line with Uganda’s electric railway under construction. The move is also expected to…
Fourth Bridge Panama Canal project is advancing as a major construction initiative integrating six lanes and metro connectivity. The project targets severe congestion between Panama City and western districts. It also strengthens one of…
Czech utility CEZ and UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR have signed an Early Works Contract (EWC) to begin preparatory development for the first small modular reactor (SMR) in the Czech Republic. The agreement, announced on April 24, 2026, is…
Joseph Kirimi, a small-scale business owner in a small town in Meru county, won an amount on SportPesa Goal Rush game that would change lives but also those of others around him.
The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has warned licensed tourism operators after reports claimed that tourists were being held hostage at a facility in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. In a statement on April 24, the Tourism Authority…
Katwa Kigen, former President William Ruto’s lawyer and current Court of Appeal judge, is among five candidates shortlisted to replace former Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohamed Ibrahim. The other nominees include Joseph Sergon, Anne…
