Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kisii Governor Simba Arati is staring at the political fight of his life — battling for re-election as a storm brews in his backyard over his controversial alliance with William Ruto instead of rallying behind homegrown political, a move…
The taxman has stepped up efforts to tackle smuggling and tax fraud, warning that illegal trade continues to hurt compliant businesses and deprive the government of revenue. Speaking in Mombasa, Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner for…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a petition challenging the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the move was unconstitutional, economically punitive, and implemented without adequate public participation. In the case filed…
Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was Tuesday released unconditionally following his dramatic arrest over the alleged release of Kenyans detained during the anti-fuel price protests in Nairobi.#…
A major grid-scale energy storage project has officially entered construction in southeastern Bexar County, as the Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) reaches its groundbreaking milestone in Texas. The 120 MW / 480 MWh facility…
Democrats unleashed sharp attacks on Tuesday, May 19, on a new $1.776 billion Justice Department fund, calling it a taxpayer giveaway to President Trump’s allies and even some January 6 defendants. A few Republicans joined in the…
A Nairobi resident moved to the High Court challenging the appointment of Adan Abdulla Mohammed as the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, arguing that he has exceeded the mandatory retirement age for public officers. In…
Have you ever checked a business online first before deciding to buy from it? Many people in Kenya do the same thing every day. They look at a website, social media page, product post, blog, or customer update before they choose where to…
Kenya has made history as it hosts the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations in a major push to accelerate global action against deforestation…
Vice President JD Vance stepped up on Tuesday, May 19, to defend President Donald Trump’s surprise endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state’s Republican Senate runoff, calling it a clear choice based on loyalty when it…
Vice President JD Vance stated on May 19, 2026, that the Department of Justice is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota over allegations of immigration fraud and possible connections to fraud schemes. Vance, who oversees the…
A new 600,000-square-foot power transformer manufacturing facility will be constructed at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County, Alabama, following a major expansion announcement by Virginia Transformer today, May 19, 2026. The…
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked a judge on Tuesday to seal key evidence and close portions of upcoming court proceedings in the case over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson, 22, faces aggravated murder charges in…
The National Police Service has dismissed as misleading and inaccurate social media reports alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station was being processed for a court appearance. In a statement issued on…
Ameresco-backed Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle have officially commenced construction of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Adams’ feedlot operation in Broken Bow, Nebraska, marking Neogenyx’s first agricultural RNG…
Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District are casting ballots Tuesday in what has become the most expensive U.S. House primary in history. The Republican contest features incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie against challenger Ed Gallrein, a…
HS2 construction cost pressures have intensified after the UK government confirmed the railway could now require up to £102.7 billion to complete. The revised estimate marks another major escalation for Britain’s flagship high-speed rail…
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) is one of the largest Protestant denominations in Kenya. It operates as a province of the global Anglican Communion with millions of adherents and a historical footprint in education, healthcare, and…
Scores of youths were injured and property worth millions of shillings destroyed during violent demonstrations in Naivasha over the rising cost of fuel. The protests, which began as demonstrations against increased fuel prices and the high…
Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 construction has reached another milestone after authorities released early designs for new stations and rail bridge infrastructure across Melbourne’s west. The $4.1 billion project aims to transform the…
The Esports Kenya Federation (ESKF) has announced new rules aimed at protecting underage players, setting legal and welfare standards for the recruitment, training, and management of minors. In a notice on May 19, Esports Kenya said that…
A major high-voltage transmission project in West Texas has entered a new development phase as Houston-based infrastructure developer Grid United begins securing land rights for a planned multi-state electricity corridor aimed at linking…
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has health workers rushing to stop transmission while the roll out of any potential vaccine is months away, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on…
Residents and transport operators in Kericho have appealed to the government to sustain and strengthen fuel stabilisation measures ahead of the next Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) fuel review scheduled for June 14…
