Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A 50-year-old man was arrested with 24 kilos of elephant tusks in an operation in Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County. The tusks were valued at Sh2.4 million at the time of the seizure on Sunday May 10 evening by Kenya Wildlife Service personnel.…
A gold mining accident in Ogago village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, left three people dead. One body had been recovered on Sunday morning after the Saturday morning incident. The recovery efforts for the other two continued to evening…
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has strongly condemned the reported arrest and detention of Kenyan drivers’ leaders by Ugandan security authorities. According to the KTA, the arrest of the Kenyan drivers’ leader followed the need…
A gold mining accident in Ogago village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, left three people dead. Only one body had been recovered on Sunday after the Saturday morning incident. The recovery efforts for the other two continued, police said.…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is asking the court for permission to cross-examine renowned cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo regarding a supplementary affidavit filed in Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case. In a replying affidavit,…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has alerted Nairobi residents to expect significant traffic disruptions as the city prepares to host the Africa Forward Summit. The event, which started Sunday, May 10, and runs through Tuesday, May 12,…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is deepening its ties with Kenyan authorities, announcing plans to upgrade its Nairobi office to better tackle intricate corruption cases that cross international borders. FBI Co-Deputy Director…
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has criticized Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, accusing him of trying to demonize her family name and its legacy within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the nation. In a pointed social…
Police in Bungoma County launched investigations into the theft of two firearms and ammunition from an armoury at Sang’alo Tree Nursery Camp in what detectives suspect could be an inside job. According to police, the incident was detected…
Kenya has refuted claims that the $1 billion data center project involving Microsoft and G42 has hit a standstill. Special Tech Envoy Ambassador Philip Thigo clarified that the government remains fully dedicated to the initiative,…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has introduced fresh protocols to streamline how personal injury claims move from small claims courts to magistrate courts. Published in the Kenya Gazette this past Friday, these guidelines seek to bolster…
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni is pushing for rigorous surveillance and preventive action against zoonotic diseases, specifically highlighting the Andes strain of Hantavirus. She warned that…
Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements covering transport, energy, trade, ports and digital transformation as the two countries moved to deepen economic and diplomatic ties during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. President William…
The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is mourning the passing of beloved pharmacist and community matriarch, Dr. Mary Gitau, affectionately known to many as Mama Njeri and Gatheru. Dr. Gitau, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland,…
It is all systems go as Kenya hosts the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi on Monday, May 11th and 12th May 2026. More than 30 African Heads of State and Government, over 4,000 delegates, and approximately 2,500 global…
Republicans in Iowa are heading into a contested governor’s race marked by internal competition and public disagreements that have complicated their path to the general election. According to reporting by the New York Times, the Republican…
The Kenya Railways has clarified on the ongoing Amboseli Gardens eviction dispute. In a statement dated May 10, 2026, the corporation moved to address ownership, occupation, and enforcement actions, insisting the property in question is…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully restore peace and stability in the Kerio Valley region, citing significant progress in ongoing security operations that have steadily reduced incidents of banditry and insecurity.…
President William Ruto has made changes to the State House, Nairobi, to honor Kenyan sportspeople and athletes with notable achievements on the global stage. In a spot check by The Kenya Times, a framed photo of Sebastian Sawe has been…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr Musalia Mudavadi Sunday asked the supporters of President William Ruto across the country to register as voters in big numbers to make sure the head of state gets a resounding victory in his reelection. Speaking…
Kenya Airways is experiencing delays affecting regional routes following flight diversions due to bad weather at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway. In a statement, the national carrier confirmed that two flights could not…
Passengers experienced delays on Sunday morning after two flights were temporarily diverted due to fog that affected visibility at the runway of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Kenya…
Kenya Airways has confirmed that its morning operations were affected after fog reduced visibility, disrupting approaches into Nairobi. In a press statement dated May 5, 2026, the national carrier said the situation led to the diversion of…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has proposed a review of Kenya’s policies on the recruitment and training of policewomen. This follows concerns over recruitment discontinuities at the National Police Service Training…
