Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Felicien Kabuga, 93, a Rwandan businessman accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, has died while in United Nations custody in The Hague, Netherlands. The United Nations Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals…
President Donald Trump called for a primary challenger against Rep. Lauren Boebert on Saturday, May 16, sharply withdrawing his support for the Colorado Republican after she backed Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s upcoming primary. In a…
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert ignited a firestorm inside the MAGA movement on Friday, May 15, after posting side-by-side photos of herself with Rep. Thomas Massie and President Donald Trump, declaring support for both men. “Below is my…
President William Ruto has defended reforms to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), asserting that Kenya had to revamp its contribution model due to years of weak national savings, which left the country overly reliant on borrowing.…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has faced criticism online after comparing the current fuel price situation to the economic hardships experienced during the late former President Daniel arap Moi’s era. In a post shared on her…
Kenya is implementing far-reaching reforms across the education sector aimed at strengthening competence, productivity and relevance, Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has said. In a speech read on his behalf by the…
Kenya is set to receive the hosting rights of the Nyuki Marathon 2027 on Sunday. According to the State Department for Livestock Development, the move will position the country to take a leading role in advancing the apiculture agenda,…
Afraha Stadium erupted in excitement as football fans from across Nakuru County turned up in large numbers to witness a thrilling FKF Division One Nakuru derby between Nakuru Bucks FC and St Joseph’s FC. The entertaining encounter…
Ex-Chief Justice David Maraga Friday called on legal professionals to uphold integrity in handling client funds and to embrace value-driven leadership, as he officially confirmed his entry into the 2027 presidential race. Speaking during…
Residents from parts of Murang’a County are set to benefit from improved reproductive healthcare services following the launch of a One Stop Comprehensive Reproductive Health Clinic at Maragua Level-4 Hospital. The modern facility,…
Former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga has urged the church not to demonise politics, saying leadership remains a critical tool in addressing the many challenges facing the country. Maraga, who has already declared…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati on Saturday strongly defended his administration’s development record, saying his government has transformed Kisii County through key infrastructure, health and education projects. Speaking at his Nairobi home,…
Somalia’s government said it was in a “transition period” after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards…
Residents of Vihiga County are already feeling the effects of the latest fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with public transport fares rising sharply across several routes and sparking…
For years, the conventional wisdom has suggested that Kenyans are the ones defrauding foreigners. However, a landmark lawsuit recently filed in the United States highlights a disturbing shift in this narrative: Kenyans living at home are…
Communities leaving near the Kenya-Jubaland State of Somalia border have found a new way to strengthen collaboration through football. The communities from Kiunga in Kenya and and Ras Kamboni in Jubaland concluded a historic cross-border…
Residents of Narok County have called on the government to urgently intervene following a sharp increase in fuel prices that has triggered widespread concern among motorists, transport operators, and small-scale traders, as the cost of…
The government has intensified security operations in Isiolo County as part of broader efforts to create a stable environment for development, with authorities reporting significant progress in curbing cattle rustling, recovering stolen…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has formally written to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula seeking the recall of Members of Parliament for an emergency sitting to deliberate on proposals aimed at lowering fuel prices by up…
The Ministry of Interior has extended the deadline for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to transition to the new Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) legal framework. In a special Gazette Notice dated May 12, Interior Cabinet Secretary…
The United States government has intensified immigration enforcement efforts after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a new internal unit focused on reviewing and potentially deporting lawful permanent residents,…
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Kenya have received a major reprieve after the government extended the transition period into the new Public Benefits Organisation (PBO) framework by an additional 12 months. The…
Reigning New York City Marathon Champion Sheila Chepkirui has urged upcoming athletes to embrace discipline, honesty and hard work, saying success in athletics is achieved through focus, sacrifice and good character rather than talent…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen (centre) addressing members of the press at Harambee House in Nairobi on Friday, May 15, 2026, during a briefing on ongoing border disputes between Marsabit County…
