Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Transport activities in Murang’a County remain paralysed for the second day as matatu drivers and bodaboda operators continue with demonstrations over rising fuel prices and the high cost of living. The nationwide protests, which began…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has strongly condemned violence at Naivasha County Referral Hospital following unrest linked to the ongoing nationwide fuel price protests. In a press statement…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported a strong first-quarter performance for 2026, underscoring the gains from its ongoing transformation into a resilient, technology-driven pan-African financial services group. The lender’s Profit After…
Keeping up with the daily news cycle often feels like a full-time job. You wake up to alerts about international treaties, local city council elections, sudden stock market drops, and your favorite baseball team’s late-night victory.…
Several embassies have temporarily closed their Nairobi offices, adjusting their operations following the ongoing protests in Kenya over the high fuel prices. Following the ongoing unrest, foreign embassies and high commissions, including…
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani hosted leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration during a women and youth empowerment forum at Kalalani in Mwavumbo Ward, Kinango Sub-County, where more than 120 women, youth and persons with…
Kiambu town remained partially closed down with minimal activities in most areas as the matatu operators’ fuel strike entered its second day, with the situation reported as of early this morning. Early Tuesday morning, the main Kiambu…
Renowned music producer DTX has officially released his highly anticipated Arbantone single, One by One, bringing together an powerhouse lineup of Kenyan talent: Maandy, Ssaru, and Nviiri the Storyteller. Built as a bold, fast-moving…
Senator McCormick has noted that the $1bn+ Three Mile Island restart project could be active as early as mid-2027. The senator noted these remarks as he got a look behind the scenes at the facility, home to the country’s worst commercial…
Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo has called on the speaker of the national assembly to urgently recall parliament to review taxation on fuel to save Kenyans going through a difficult moment. Odhiambo said that parliament must…
The $2.4bn Dow and X-energy Advanced Nuclear project at Seadrift, Texas has received NRC environmental clearance. The move comes after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its Environmental Assessment for the project.…
Ndhiwa Legislator Martin Owino has asked the Ministry of Education to elevate three schools in his constituency to national-level status. He petitioned the ministry to elevate Mirogi Boys’, Magina Girls’ and Ratanga Boys Senior schools to…
Construction is well underway on the Adare Bypass, one of Ireland’s most time-pressured infrastructure projects. The €150 million scheme aims to relieve one of the country’s worst traffic bottlenecks – and deliver a transformed village…
Leaders in Kisumu County have urged residents to maintain peace and avoid street protests over the rising fuel prices, saying dialogue with the national government remains the best approach to resolving the crisis. Speaking at the Kisumu…
Kenya’s fuel prices have experienced notable fluctuations since January 2026, with motorists, businesses, and households feeling the effects almost immediately through transport costs and commodity prices. While the year began with…
Mbooni Girls High School in Makueni County has been closed indefinitely following an outbreak of illness that affected several learners, prompting immediate action by school authorities. According to reports as of May 19, several Mbooni…
Vihiga County Women Representative Beatrice Adagala wants the government to commence talks with key stakeholders to resolve the ongoing transport paralysis gripping the county over the hike in fuel prices. In an official statement,…
The government has strongly condemned the wave of chaos, violence, looting, and disruption of transport witnessed across the country during Monday’s demonstrations over fuel price hikes, saying the protests were hijacked by political…
The nationwide transport shutdown has entered the second day after the Transport Sector Alliance failed to reach an agreement with government to resolve the crisis occasioned by the high fuel prices. Speaking to the media on Monday, the…
Standard Chartered has announced plans to cut about 7,800 jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring that will see the lender rely more on artificial intelligence to run its operations. The decision was unveiled on May 19 by chief…
The County of Uasin Gishu has finally released the long-awaited disbursement of a record Sh 186.5 million in bursaries, set to benefit over 24,900 students across the county. The first phase of the scholarship is expected to cover needy…
At least 131 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 513 cases suspected, local officials have said. A spokesman for the DR Congo government said cases were now being reported over…
Arkansas Children’s has reached a landmark moment in the largest expansion in its 114-year history, with the first phase of a US$371 million system-wide build-out set to open at its newly renamed Little Rock campus in May 2026. The Little…
A vehicle attached to the Deputy President’s communications team was attacked and vandalised by rioters in Embu Town Monday morning as the team travelled to Tharaka Nithi on official duties. The incident occurred at around 10am along the…
