Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Rising fuel prices and growing economic pressure linked to the ongoing Iran conflict are fueling panic inside President Donald Trump’s political circle, as advisers warn that voter anger could shape the outcome of the upcoming midterm…
Chief Justice Martha Koome led the Judiciary family and the legal fraternity in the closing of file proceedings held in honour of the late Justice Frederick Ochieng, Judge of Appeal, who passed away in September 2025. The CJ who presided…
A growing sense of concern has gripped the Kenyan diaspora community in the United States after a Kenyan man, Zacchaeus Tallam, was reported missing in Bethany, Oregon. According to information shared by family members and local…
The Starline Project has emerged as one of the world’s most ambitious transport construction proposals. The estimated $490 billion scheme aims to connect 39 destinations across 22 countries through a continent-wide high-speed rail system…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Thursday announced tough measures in the next recruitment of police officers. While applauding the National Police Service for dismissing 54 recruits from Kiganjo…
Peninah Githinji’s successful visa interview was the result of preparation, consistency, and a willingness to learn from feedback. As she prepared for her journey to pursue a Master’s in Finance at the University of Delaware, she…
Over 751 Kenyans have been rescued, with 615 having been repatriated, and 39 jailed in Myanmar for illegal entry and cybercrime offences in the last four years. Speaking while responding to the Senate Standing Committee on Labour…
The government has unveiled plans to transform the National Police Training College Kiganjo in Nyeri into a fully-fledged police university as part of efforts to modernise the country’s security sector. Interior Cabinet Secretary…
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is facing growing criticism from former Biden administration officials as he emerges as one of the leading candidates in California’s 2026 governor race. According to a Politico…
A Kenyan family living in the United States is appealing for prayers and support after a devastating house fire destroyed their home and left them with nothing. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, a tragic fire swept through the home…
An $87.5 million equipment loan facility has been secured from MUFG Bank to support solar panel and transformer procurement for MN8 Energy’s expanding U.S. renewable energy development pipeline. The financing covers previously purchased…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that there were now five confirmed hantavirus cases from the Atlantic cruise ship outbreak, with three more suspected – and warned more cases were possible. The WHO said it expected the…
The $10bn Project Baccara data center in Maricopa County, Arizona has gained approval on a crucial permit. However, this comes amidst mounting opposition and concerns on the project’s development. The development is a proposed large-scale…
Landowners bordering Wajir Airport have accused government officials of sidelining them in discussions over a proposed airport expansion, raising fears of unlawful land acquisition and possible violations of constitutional property rights.…
A Florida man has been charged in federal court after prosecutors said he posted repeated social media threats targeting President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi. The U.S. Attorney’s…
Houston has been selected for a new 4-gigawatt solar module manufacturing facility backed by more than $200 million in investment, with the project expected to create up to 800 jobs and begin commercial operations in the third quarter of…
Telecommunications firm Safaricom has become the first company in East and Central Africa to clock Sh95 billion in net profit in a single year. This is after the company made a record-breaking Sh95.6 billion net profit attributable to…
The ongoing rainfall being experienced in several parts of the country is expected to intensify over the next five days, from Friday, May 8, to May 13, 2026. According to an advisory issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on…
The $1.2bn Lakeside Mall redevelopment project makes headway as the Sterling Heights council approves tax incentive plan. The approval advances the plans to transform the former mall into a massive city center with various amenities. The…
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) is reinforcing its role as a catalytic Development Finance Institution (DFI) in advancing innovation-led growth, as it takes part in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 taking place in Nairobi from 11th –…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that Nairobi and several other parts of the country will experience heavy rainfall over the next seven days, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in some areas. In a weekly weather…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $116 million financing package with ACWA Power to develop, construct, operate, and transfer the Bash 2 Wind Power Plant, a 300-megawatt facility located in the Gijduvan district of Uzbekistan’s…
The SAMoCA cultural mega-project will reshape Diriyah through a $490 million investment in one of Saudi Arabia’s largest museum developments. The project will introduce a 45,252 m² contemporary art museum in the birthplace of the first…
Australia has approved the Annie Gas Field Project in waters off Victoria’s southwest coast near the Twelve Apostles, clearing the way for new offshore gas development as policymakers attempt to manage a difficult balance between energy…
