Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has issued a formal apology to the people of the Mt. Kenya region regarding the political fallout from the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Monday, May 11, 2026, Waiguru…
Police in Busia County are investigating a sudden death incident after a 52-year-old nurse was found dead inside his rented house in Murumba Township within Butula Sub-County. Police officers received information about a man who had been…
Thirteen of the most influential leaders involved in making Tuesday a reality stood shoulder to shoulder, gold shovels in hand, framed by two excavators holding up a sign that read: “The Future Home of the Rock Creek Entertainment…
Destia, the Finnish subsidiary of global infrastructure group Colas, has secured a second contract to advance construction of the Vantaa light rail project in Finland, with the new agreement valued at approximately €200 million (US$235…
Kenya’s specialty tea sector is entering a transformative new era after the signing of a landmark international partnership aimed at connecting local tea farmers directly to premium global markets. The agreement, signed during the Africa…
South Africa’s highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place…
A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein broke down in tears on Tuesday, May 12, as she told lawmakers how the Justice Department exposed her full name more than 500 times in newly released files, stripping away the anonymity she had guarded for…
The Kenyan diaspora community in Southern Africa recently came together for a powerful conversation on identity, unity, and community building during the Kenyan Diaspora Dialogue held in Gaborone, Botswana. The event, hosted by the Kenya…
A new Atlas National Poll has sparked early 2028 presidential speculation after showing Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerging as standout favorites among voters in their respective parties.…
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President William Ruto called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility. He said the Africa Forward Summit presents a unique opportunity for Africa and France to forge a…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy…
Greenwood Police Officer Don “DJ” Keller died Monday evening, May 11, when a vehicle fleeing from a high-speed chase slammed into his patrol SUV. Keller, 31, was a K-9 handler who had served with the department for several years. He was…
Meridiam and Craftskill Energy have officially launched the Siruai Renewable Energy Project in Kenya. The project is a €200 million infrastructure investment that combines 100 megawatts of wind power with a 50 megawatt-hour battery energy…
Republicans are gaining momentum in the battle for Michigan’s Senate seat after a new poll showed GOP candidate Mike Rogers leading every major Democratic rival ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The survey of 600 likely voters was…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom and the United States as part of a strategy to raise funds for the party in preparation for the 2027…
Nairobi has several five-star hotels for presidents and VIP leaders of other countries where they stay while in the country during high-level summits, diplomatic visits, and international conferences. These hotels provide maximum security,…
Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) and Rubis Energy Kenya, a subsidiary of Rubis Énergie, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on the African continent. The project, based…
Taipingling nuclear power project has entered a new construction phase after workers poured the first nuclear safety-related concrete for Unit 4 in Guangdong Province, China. The milestone officially launched full-scale civil works on the…
Protesters interrupted a Senate hearing on May 12, 2026, as Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine testified on defense budget matters related to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Members of the anti-war group Code Pink…
NCBA Group has launched the 2026 cohort of its Go Getter Internship Program, selecting 50 graduates drawn across 16 Kenyan universities. Structured as an eleven-month immersive experience, the Program allows participants to rotate across…
Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM), through its foundation arm, the Safal MRM Foundation, has officially launched the 2026 edition of its prestigious Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition. What was once an annual award has now evolved…
Ethiopia Energy Project advances after China’s Ming Yang secures a $15 billion renewable energy investment license in Ethiopia. Moreover, the program integrates 2.8GW solar, wind power, green hydrogen, and ammonia production systems. The…
Equity Group has signed several partnerships leveraging the growing Africa-France economic cooperation, focusing on agriculture, trade, climate resilience, enterprise financing, and sustainable development during the Africa Forward:…
