Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Elgeyo Marakwet branch has officially launched its first ever women’s league, marking a significant milestone in efforts to promote inclusivity and gender equality in sports within the county. Speaking…
FBI Director Kash Patel has sent prayers and condolences to the family of Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle, who died Thursday morning from injuries he suffered when he was shot in the line of duty nearly four weeks earlier.…
Energea who are a global renewable energy developer and operator that manages four renewable energy investment portfolios, announced that construction has started on Iron Spur Solar, a 140 MW DC utility-scale solar power project in Snyder,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered over 2.6 million new voters following the conclusion of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) Phase I exercise conducted between March 30 and April 28,…
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has been removed as a member of the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited. The revocation, effective April 30, 2026, was announced by Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya through…
President William Ruto has made several new appointments to state agencies and commissions, according to a Gazette notice dated April 30, 2026. The President appointed Ngeny Biwott as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has called for soberness and mutual respect among political aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that disruptive and divisive campaign tactics could undermine the county’s long-standing…
TC Energy Corporation has approved a US$1.5 billion expansion of its Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline system in the United States, marking another major North American gas infrastructure investment aimed at serving increasing power…
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. (Nairobi Water) has announced a temporary water supply interruption affecting several areas across the City. In a public notice issued on Friday, May 1, Nairobi Water said the disruption was…
The National Treasury has proposed allocating KSh 379.5 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget to key projects under the Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). According to the Budget Summary for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year,…
Kirinyaga County Commissioner, Husein Allasow, has issued a strong warning to residents living in flood-prone areas of Mwea, urging them to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures as heavy rains continue to pound the region.…
President William Ruto is set to address the Parliament of Tanzania on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This will be the first such a session under Ruto and his…
President William Ruto announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 per cent rise in agricultural wages for Kenyan workers. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County on Friday, Ruto said the move is aimed…
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will temporarily enjoyed waived toll fees at selected exits following severe traffic congestion caused by flooding along the A8 section. The operator announced Friday the measure after significant…
Cheers and celebration marked the end of a historic 24-hour planting challenge at Tudor Creek, which concluded at exactly 08:01 a.m., after Canadian environmental champion Antoine Moses set a new benchmark in Kenya by planting 47,460…
Kenya’s push to make home ownership more attainable took a fresh turn on Labour Day 2026, after President William Ruto announced a key change to the Affordable Housing Programme. In a move likely to resonate with many salaried workers, the…
Authorities in Kajiado North Sub-County have intensified efforts to combat illegal gambling by confiscating and destroying 52 unauthorised gambling machines in a major crackdown conducted on Thursday. The operation supervised by Kajiado…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has warned principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions against imposing fee structures not approved by the Ministry of Education, cautioning that…
The $5bn Qiddiya high-speed rail in Riyadh has received PPP prequalifications from interested firms as deadline approaches. The Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City in collaboration with Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) received…
Environmentalists drawn from Egerton University have joined hands with Youth for Green Action Kenya (YGAK) to restore the degraded Baraget forest ecosystem in Nakuru County. The ambitious environmental restoration drive targets to plant at…
The National Treasury has directed the immediate removal of the Chairperson and a director of the Kenya Seed Company Limited, Purity Ngirici. In a letter addressed to Sammy K. Chepsiror, the Managing Director of Kenya Seed Company Limited,…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged government agencies outsourcing labour to remit statutory deductions. Speaking in Vihiga during the 61st Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli called on the…
President William Ruto on Friday once again expressed his anger over media headlines, which he claimed were sponsored to undermine his transformative agenda. Speaking while presiding over Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County, the…
President William Ruto has assured teachers of improved medical services under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during the 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga, the President said teachers will be able to access treatment at…
