Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Police and religious leaders have raised concern over a growing wave of alcohol and substance abuse among young women, warning that the trend could have far-reaching consequences on their future if not urgently addressed. Speaking during a…
Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail project stands at the center of Australia’s most ambitious transport construction push, yet major engineering, cost, and demand challenges continue to threaten its viability. The proposed $90 billion rail…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate deployment of a special security team in Nyeri County to combat the rising cases of counterfeit alcohol and sale of drugs. Murkomen has said that the team will operate…
Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning to political leaders against incitement and divisive utterances, urging restraint and responsibility during public gatherings. Speaking on Saturday in Seme,…
Every year on May 3, the world marks World Press Freedom Day. It is a day set aside to reflect on the gains made in protecting media freedom and the challenges that continue to threaten it, but also to question how free it truly is. It is…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kenya has reported that an attempted jet fuel theft at Wilson Airport was foiled following an operation by detectives from the Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU), and four suspects have been…
NCBA Group PLC has officially commenced the circulation of offer documents to shareholders following approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The offer documents set out directives for stakeholders on what is expected of them…
A suspected attempt to siphon jet fuel from Wilson Airport has been foiled after detectives from the Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) intercepted a suspicious vehicle within the airport precincts. The operation led to the arrest of four…
The government has issued an early warning to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to begin transitioning to the new Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) regulatory framework ahead of the May 13, 2026, deadline. In a notice by the Ministry…
Harmaton Sila was crowned Mister Global Kenya 2026 during the Mister Kenya 2026 Grand Finale held on May 1, 2026. The event took place at the Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel in Nairobi CBD. The competition, themed “The Final Walk to the…
Authorities are now pursuing critical leads to identify those behind a cache of ammunition that was being transported by a bus intercepted at Kanyonyoo along the Thika–Garissa Highway. The bus, registration number KCW 208A, belonging to…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has cautioned to Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, emphasizing that he has details on the hypocrisy of the Murang’a governor. Kimani Ichung’wah has clarified that he is not involved in…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has begun a full transition from manual to fully digital systems in a move it says will modernize operations and improve service delivery at the country’s largest referral facility. In a notice dated May 3,…
Updated on July 8, 2026: The multi-billion dollar Metro Blue Line expansion reached a major milestone in July 2026, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announcing the completion of the first phase of tunneling works in just two…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted that the United Opposition may eventually lean on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for a political boost ahead of the 2027 General Election. Addressing a congregation at PCEA Illasit in…
President William Ruto has announced a major change to how schools receive money, promising to release capitation funds before the start of every term. Speaking on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at AIC Githumu in Kandara, Murang’a County, the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is urging him to run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, a move that adds significant weight to his expected bid. Speaking on…
A series of devastating landslides triggered by relentless heavy rains has claimed at least 18 lives across Kenya, prompting a high-level warning from authorities as the weather crisis escalates. In a statement released on Sunday, May 3,…
Kenyan skater Kelvin Kiarie has once again stunned the continent after winning gold at the African Skating Championships in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday morning, May 3, 2026. He achieved the continental triumph through sheer determination and…
Gertrude Njeri who is an accountant, personal finance and investment consultant and the founder of Financial Buddy Africa Ltd, responds to a Kenyan who is looking to retire at 40. Is this the right age to retire? How much money should he…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja joined those calling on political leaders to reduce tensions as the County continues implementing firm, ongoing measures to address flooding and restore order in the city. Speaking at PCEA Evergreen Parish…
A fresh political row has erupted between National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata following accusations of political pressure and hypocrisy. In a strongly worded public statement,…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has signalled a potential political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election, announcing that he will not seek re-election on his current party’s ticket while calling for a shift in national policy…
Several Democratic figures are raising concerns about Kamala Harris as she weighs a possible 2028 presidential run, warning that she may face internal resistance within her own party. Harris, who previously served as vice president, has…
