Latest news stories from across Kenya.
On 20 May 1981, the High Court in Nairobi heard Kenya’s first post-independence treason trial against two suspects accused of attempting to overthrow the government of President Daniel Arap Moi. The trial had begun after Andrew Mungai…
The government is planning a major overhaul of Kenya’s official data agency through a new law that will scrap the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and replace it with a more powerful body, the Kenya Statistics Authority (KSA).…
About six months after a catastrophic landslide tore through the Kerio Valley escarpment, the village of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet County is transitioning from a site of mourning to one of active reconstruction. Community voices are…
Detectives from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) carried out an intelligence-based raid in Kisumu Ndogo location, Kilifi Town, where two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, and bhang worth Ksh4.2 million was seized. In a…
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has defended the government’s security record, stating improvements across the country, while calling on Kenyans to exercise their right to protest within the law. Speaking during an interview on…
The government has launched a nationwide security operation targeting criminal gangs and politically sponsored goons, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said. This comes as authorities move to contain rising cases of violence…
Detectives believe those behind the murder of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto knew her well and were close to her. Among those being pursued as persons of interest are her close relatives and former lovers. It is believed the attackers were…
President William Ruto is facing criticism from Kenyans after his congratulatory message to English Premier League champions Arsenal sparked a wave of online backlash, with many accusing him of ignoring a deepening crisis at home. In a…
Tharaka Nithi residents have welcomed the road construction projects recently rolled out by President William Ruto’s administration saying it is going to significantly cut travel costs and time while also improving connectivity. Citing the…
The wife of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, Mary Kilobi, has been shortlisted for a technical government job. In a notice on May 20, the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee selection panel chair, Amos Gathega, confirmed…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo is mourning the death of her aide, who was reportedly killed by a police bullet. Omanyo announced the death of her staff member, Fredrick Odiwour, popularly known…
President William Ruto’s hopes of raking in more revenue through fuel could be dashed after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) filed a case challenging the recent increase in fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)…
Three Kenyan youths suspected of attempting to join the terror group Islamic State were arrested and handed over to Kenyan authorities after being intercepted in Tanzania while allegedly travelling to Mozambique. According to the police,…
Police in Mwea, Kirinyaga County launched investigations into a fire incident that claimed the life of a 70-year-old man in Ndaba village. The incident was discovered on Tuesday morning after family members noticed heavy smoke coming from…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has pushed back against political opponents it accuses of exploiting Kenya’s ongoing fuel crisis and transport disruptions to whip up public anger against President William Ruto’s administration.…
Investigators in Makueni County are tracking down suspects involved in a dramatic sequence of events during anti-fuel price protests in Wote on Monday, May 18, which left a police officer disarmed and party offices in flames. Police…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has called out President William Ruto’s trip to Azerbaijan, arguing that the president should not have left the country while widespread fuel protests rock the nation. Nyoro, who has fronted several…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has strongly condemned the violence and destruction of property witnessed during protests linked to the ongoing nationwide matatu strike. As the strike entered its second day…
TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, revealing that the platform took down over 820,000 videos in Kenya between October and December 2025 as part of an aggressive push to improve online safety and curb…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has assured the public that personal information will remain strictly protected under the proposed use of biometric data for national censuses and surveys, as outlined in the draft Statistics…
Kenya has received global recognition at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva after the World Health Organization (WHO) officially certified the country as having eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as…
Aliya Rahman’s Story Ignites National Debate Over ICE Enforcement and Civil Rights The case of Aliya Rahman, a disabled software engineer and United States citizen, has become one of the most controversial immigration enforcement incidents…
Kenya Airways has adopted Jupiter 5.0, an AI-powered pricing platform from FlyNava Technologies, to help deliver more competitive fares, quicker fare updates, and more consistent pricing for customers. By enabling faster responses to…
A US$1.2 billion major hybrid energy project combining solar generation and large-scale battery storage is moving forward in Wyoming, marking a significant expansion of renewable power infrastructure supporting data center demand in the…
