Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A farmer in Thika, Kiambu County, was rescued after being stranded for four days between two overflowing rivers following heavy rains that caused flooding in the country. The incident unfolded after rising water levels cut off access to…
At least 11 vehicles were damaged after a perimeter wall collapsed into a garage in Kilimani following heavy rains that lashed Nairobi overnight on Saturday. The incident occurred along Kilungu Road, where several vehicles had been parked…
A court ruling in 2024 clarified what Kenyan law states on workplace relationships, drawing a clear line between private romance and workplace misconduct. In the MNM v G4S Kenya Limited case, the Employment and Labor Relations Court…
Skyward Airlines (formerly Skyward Express) is a Kenyan-owned airline founded in 2013 and rebranded in April 2025, specializing in scheduled passenger flights and cargo charters from its hub at Wilson Airport, Nairobi. It operates a fleet…
President William Ruto joined Kenya’s premier artistes at their annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening and announced that 30 per cent of Government advertising would be spent on creative platforms. Ruto, who became Kenya’s first Head…
The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards recently concluded in a spectacular gala at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), celebrating the crème de la crème of Kenya’s film and television industry.…
Two days ago, the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry approved a request by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, guided by the National Standards Council, to temporarily waive the sulfur parameter to a maximum limit of 50mg/kg.…
Kenya’s creative industry converged on Saturday, May 2, at the 14th Kalasha International Film and TV Awards, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi. The event was historic, as for the first time, the president of…
President William Ruto has congratulated Kelvin Kiarie following his victory at the African Skating Championship held in Cairo, Egypt. In a statement shared on May 3, Ruto said Kiarie’s win is a proud moment for the athlete and the nation.…
Kenya Kwanza leaders have launched a scathing attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta accusing him of breaching legal and constitutional expectations by remaining active in partisan politics instead of retreating into a statesman role.…
President William Ruto joined Kenya’s premier artistes at their annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening and announced that 30 per cent of Government advertising would be spent on creative platforms. The President, who became Kenya’s…
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, was involved in a road accident on May 2 along Outering Road when a lorry collided with the vehicle he was traveling in, causing significant…
Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu, a Kenyan skater who boarded a matatu to the airport on his way to a skating competition, has won a gold medal for Kenya. In March 2026, Kevin Kiari said he could not afford an Uber as a self-sponsored Kenyan skater and…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed reports that he was chased away from a burial ceremony in Kisumu County, saying he left the venue peacefully and without incident after the main program ended. In a statemen on May 2, Orengo said…
President William Ruto has publicly apologized to his daughter, expressing regret over a past career decision. Speaking on May 2 at the Kalasha Awards held at the Kenyatta International Convention Center, the president stated that after…
The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is grappling with shock and grief following the tragic case involving Nobert Matara, a 33-year-old Kenyan national based in Newark, Delaware. Matara has pleaded guilty to first-degree…
An aircraft conducting a skydiving operation made an emergency crash landing at Columbus Beach in Diani, Kwale County, on Saturday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at around 2:50 p.m. on May 2, 2026, involving a…
A public service vehicle (PSV) bus was on Saturday morning completely destroyed by fire along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway near Ikoya Trading Centre in Makindu Sub-county, Makueni County. The incident occurred at around 5:00 a.m. on May 2,…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has lauded President William Ruto’s performance in office, describing him as a bold leader who has initiated significant development projects that previous…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has been forced to flee funeral proceedings after a political clash between his team and Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga. During the burial ceremony of Seme Member of Parliament’s Father, Dr. James Nyikal, the…
Ten Kenyan truck drivers have been detained in Yirol, northern South Sudan, under unclear circumstances. In a statement issued on Saturday, May 2, the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) said the detentions have…
Kenya’s National Honours system is one of the highest forms of state recognition, through which the President rewards individuals for outstanding service, leadership, and contribution to national development. These awards such as OGW, HSC,…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has issued a warning after a fake vehicle auction notice purporting to offer cars at throwaway prices in Nairobi circulated widely on social media amid intensifying online scams. In a notice on…
In a move that has sparked global debate, Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany in May 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and raises concerns about the…
