Latest news stories from across Kenya.
At least 12 people were killed on Monday and Tuesday in separate incidents linked to the anti-fuel price protests in the country. Most of the victims were shot dead by police in parts of Kiambu, Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kakamega, and…
Wajir County is set to host its first major national event venue since independence, with the construction of the ultra-modern Wajir Stadium now reaching 84 per cent completion ahead of this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations. Interior…
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader, Cleophas Malala, has accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling against the Kikuyu community ahead of the 2027 General Election. The former Kakamega senator drew sharp parallels…
The Jubilee Party has rallied Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, warning that the proposed law contains punitive clauses that will worsen the cost of living and push the country into a deeper crisis. Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred…
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev heaped praise on William Ruto, describing Kenya as one of Africa’s most vibrant and progressive nations. President Tokayev noted that Kenya’s steady growth and rising influence across the…
A group of women gathered outside Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday to demand justice for gospel musician Rachel Wandeto, who recently died from severe burn injuries. Wandeto passed away while receiving treatment after unknown…
The High Court has delivered a landmark ruling that reshapes how Kenyan law treats gender identity on official documents, finding that nothing in existing legislation expressly bars people from applying to change their sex or gender…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced on Wednesday, May 20, that the next Linda Mwananchi rally will take place in Machakos County. Sharing the update on his verified social media accounts, Sifuna revealed that the team will tour the…
The High Court has struck down the appointment of Aisha Jumwa Katana as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, declaring it unconstitutional and void from the start. Justice Bahati Mwamuye delivered the ruling on Wednesday, finding that the…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that Americans have no problem with using tax dollars to pay people who claim the government targeted them for political reasons, even if some of those people took part in the January 6…
Robert Gabriel Jr., a longtime Trump insider who rose to become Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, is leaving the White House after more than a decade of service to the president. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles broke the news on…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2026, posting a 24% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax to KSh19.1 billion, up from KSh15.4 billion recorded during the same period in 2025.…
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he is “100%” determined to stop the Trump Justice Department from creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim the government weaponized investigations against them.…
Rep. Ilhan Omar has finally addressed the growing questions swirling around her possible ties to Minnesota’s massive Feeding Our Future fraud case. She pushed back hard against claims she knew about the scheme, pointing the finger at…
A suspect arrested over the brutal murder of Kenyan gospel artist Rachel Wandeto was her regular taxi driver. And police now believe the driver identified as Josiah Njeru Njiri and his suspected accomplices targeted her because of money.…
The African Union (AU) has called for renewed multilateral solidarity in responding to Africa’s evolving peace and security challenges, in line with the principles enshrined in the recently signed Joint Cooperation Framework between the AU…
Two people who police linked to the notorious “Jobless” criminal group were shot dead during anti-fuel price protests Busia Town, police have said. The shooting happened on Tuesday May 19 hours before a strike that triggered the protests…
Europe AI Gigafactory construction plans have intensified after a French consortium submitted a bid for one of Europe’s largest artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. The proposed €10 billion ($11.6 billion) development aims to…
Proposed Power of Siberia 2 (PoS-2) gas pipeline project is rapidly evolving from a long-stalled concept into one of the most consequential and contested energy infrastructure developments of the decade. Designed to transport up to 50…
Isaac Ndereva, Executive Director of the Electricity Consumers Society of Kenya (ELCOS), has explained that Kenyan electricity consumers could see a reduction in power costs in the coming months as the current tariff review cycle…
First Lady, Rachel Ruto has commended efforts by the Asyl Miras Center for children living with autism in promoting inclusion, raising awareness about autism, reducing stigma and equipping professionals with specialised skills to support…
Kenya and Kazakhstan have pledged to turn trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships that help in driving prosperity of the two nations. Presidents William Ruto and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday laid out a roadmap…
Detectives arrested a suspect linked to the brutal murder of Kenyan gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, as investigations intensify into the shocking attack that left the singer with fatal burn injuries. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday in…
Construction has officially begun on a major transmission infrastructure program in California’s Bay Area as LS Power moves forward with a $2 billion investment aimed at improving grid reliability and supporting rising electricity demand…
