Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has dropped a political bombshell, claiming that President William Ruto’s administration tried to lure him into the government with Cabinet Secretary (CS) positions. During an exclusive interview with Kameme FM…
President William Ruto injected a moment of levity into a high-level continental gathering in Nairobi by jokingly advising visiting delegates to keep a sharp eye out for lions during their morning exercise. Addressing attendees at the…
Huduma Kenya is poised for a significant transformation following the Ministry of Public Service’s unveiling of the draft One-Stop Shop (OSS) policy. The new framework seeks to elevate Huduma Kenya from a government program into a fully…
Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has raised an alarm over politicians who use church pulpits to broadcast messages of hate and division. Speaking during a Labour Day thanksgiving…
Nairobi detectives have launched a probe into the tragic death of a 22-year-old woman who plunged from the sixth floor of a Kileleshwa short-stay rental. Investigators identified the deceased as Consolata Githinji and confirmed the fall…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has proposed that the ODM party secure a deputy president slot for former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho in any potential 2027 political alliance with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration.…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially dropped his bid to reclaim his former office, pivoting his legal strategy in the ongoing challenge against his impeachment. Appearing before a three-judge bench on Monday, comprising…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has secured a 10-day custodial order to detain an aspiring politician following the circulation of a viral video allegedly containing hate speech. The Kahawa Law Courts granted the order to…
A $1.29 billion contract was awarded in April 2026 for a key section of the Hudson Tunnel Project, covering the construction of new rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River between New Jersey and Manhattan. The contract covers Package 1C of…
BlockCoop SACCO, has today launched Kenya’s first blockchain-powered SACCO, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of cooperative finance and reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in financial innovation across Africa. The…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Accra, Ghana, ahead of the high-level Tana Forum on Security in Africa. The continental platform brings together African leaders and stakeholders to discuss African-led solutions to peace,…
A remark by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for “maximum warfare” against Republicans has come under renewed scrutiny after an attempted attack targeting President Donald Trump at a high-profile Washington event, according to…
A Viral Encounter That Captivated the Internet A lighthearted meeting between basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal and Russian supermodel Ekaterina Lisina has taken social media by storm, sparking global conversations and millions of…
A viral video showing a man calmly eating salad during a security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has sparked widespread attention online, even as investigations continue into the incident that led to the evacuation of…
Kenya records more than 19,000 snakebite cases each year, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and leaving many survivors with long-term disability, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Elhadj As…
When the current fiscal year ends, the cost of presidency under President William Ruto will hit Sh100 billion in under four years. This means that currently, President Ruto is running the most expensive presidency in Kenya’s history. A…
China has taken a major step forward in its hydrogen economy with the commissioning of its first million-cubic-meter salt cavern hydrogen storage project in Pingdingshan, Henan Province. The project, now operational as of April 2026, is…
Snowy 2.0 Underground Battery project is advancing as Australia excavates 27 kilometers of tunnels linking two dams. The project integrates a deep underground hydroelectric plant and positions itself as a cornerstone infrastructure for…
Two men accused in separate attempts to attack President Donald Trump are drawing renewed scrutiny after reports highlighted similarities in their backgrounds, including limited ties to Democratic political causes and online activity…
A Kenyan truck driver is being detained by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The truck driver who has been identified as Cyrus Thairu was captured and detained by ICE on March 26, 2026. He was on a journey…
A public inquest into the Hillside Endarasha Academy dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 21 boys on September 5, 2024, Monday, heard that the two dormitories did not have CCTV cameras. During the inquest which resumed on Monday before…
The County Government of Nakuru has started implementing the Electronic Land Information Management System (E-LIMS) to avert cases of fraud and forgery in the sector and enhance the devolved unit’s own-source revenue. The digitised system…
Car Soko brand ambassador Goliath Wa Bungoma was involved in a road accident on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the Ruaka area. According to a statement dated April 27 by Car Soko Management, the accident occurred when he was struck by a…
The department of children in Homa Bay has raised concern over an emerging trend of child radicalisation and increasing cases of neglect and abuse across the region. County Coordinator of Children Services, Kiribwa Kennedy, warned that…
