Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lifted the lid on a tense phone call he made to Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja on the day Dr. Job Obwaka was taken into custody. Speaking at the veteran gynecologist’s memorial service on Wednesday,…
Pregnant women registered under the Social Health Authority no longer need to worry about hospital bills. The SHA has revised its benefit packages to give expectant mothers free access to maternity services, from prenatal checkups straight…
The Kenyan government has drawn a hard line with global social media giants, and Elon Musk’s X is the first platform to feel the pressure. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate on Wednesday, May 13, that X has received a…
President William Ruto’s political allies have gone on the offensive against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, firing back sharply after he criticized the Africa Forward Summit and launched attacks on visiting world leaders. The…
The Supreme Court has fast-tracked a petition challenging the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018, putting the government’s power to spy on Kenyans’ private digital communications squarely in the spotlight. Filed on Tuesday, May…
State House wants Parliament to approve a Ksh.20 billion budget for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, nearly double the Ksh.13 billion the Treasury initially proposed, as it pushes to fund expanded operations and an ambitious program of…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is taking his fundraising campaign international. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Gachagua announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom and the United States to mobilize…
A post-mortem examination conducted on Tuesday, May 12, has confirmed that Alice Riang’a, a 20-year-old student at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), died from blunt force trauma to the head. The findings…
In a significant courtroom revelation, new details have surfaced regarding a personal phone call President William Ruto allegedly made following the hospitalization of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024. During his…
Construction has begun on the El Patrimonio solar project in Bexar County following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by project leaders, utility representatives and local officials. The solar facility is expected to be completed in 2027…
As global businesses rethink overdependence on concentrated supply chains, Africa is rapidly emerging as a strategic alternative for manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and trade. At the center of this transformation is Equity Bank, a…
A 670 MWdc utility-scale solar project planned in La Salle County has moved forward after a new ownership and development agreement was signed for the project, which is expected to begin operations in 2028. The La Salle Solar project will…
A Bronx man and a U.S. citizen was convicted Wednesday in federal court for running an illegal Chinese police station in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown. Lu Jianwang, also known as Harry Lu, was found guilty by a jury on two charges:…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has sharply criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks directed at President William Ruto and French President…
White House officials are considering a plan for President Trump to grant 250 pardons this summer to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The proposal remains in early…
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma is facing renewed public scrutiny after past sexual harassment allegations involving a former employee resurfaced as she campaigns for lieutenant governor. The claims, which have circulated for years,…
Born in Murang’a, Kenya, Rev. Dr. Penny Wanjiru Njoroge’s life story is one of courage, faith, resilience, and restoration. From growing up in deep poverty in Nairobi’s informal settlements to becoming a respected mental health…
Project Management Institute (PMI), Kenya Chapter, will convene public sector leaders, development partners, and project management professionals for the Government and Public Sector Industry Project Management Conference 2026, set to take…
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten delivered a direct assessment on May 13, 2026, warning Democrats that voter dissatisfaction with President Trump has not produced the expected gains for the party ahead of the November midterm elections.…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting media freedom, strengthening information integrity, and building a resilient digital ecosystem, even as Africa grapples with the rapid transformation brought about by Artificial…
Plans to develop a Trump-branded supertall tower on Australia’s Gold Coast have been scrapped less than three months after the project was unveiled, in a dramatic reversal for what had been pitched as one of the country’s most ambitious…
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the resumption of flights to and from Dubai, marking the return of services after months of disruption caused by regional conflict and airspace closures. In a statement, the airline said…
Kenya Airways has announced the resumption of its flights between Nairobi and Dubai. In a press statement dated 13th May 2026, the airline stated that flights will resume on May 14, 2026. The national carrier also confirmed that services…
A national debate over transgender healthcare for minors has escalated after a parents’ advocacy group called on Congress to investigate the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), alleging that the organization has promoted gender-related…
