Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A police officer at Kitale Police Station in Trans Nzoia County is at the center of a criminal investigation after a suspected impostor conned him into surrendering his service rifle and disappeared into the night on a waiting motorcycle.…
Jackson Kihara Gachagua, son of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, has taken his fight for freedom to the High Court, arguing that his robbery with violence conviction was a deliberate frame-up engineered to strip him of documents…
The High Court has delivered a landmark ruling that reshapes how the law treats sexual relationships between teenagers, finding that key sections of the Sexual Offences Act cannot be used to prosecute adolescents in consensual,…
A Makadara court has allowed detectives to hold a taxi driver for 10 days while they investigate the murder of Rachael Muthoni Wandeto, who died after suffering horrific burn injuries in a shocking attack in Mwiki, Kasarani. Officers from…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto once confided in him about his ambition to accumulate wealth surpassing some of Kenya’s most influential and affluent families. Speaking…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will purchase a brand new ferry for the Likoni channel, committing Ksh3 billion to ease one of the Coast region’s most persistent transport headaches. Speaking on Thursday during his…
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded defiantly on Thursday, May 21, to Vice President JD Vance’s announcement that the Justice Department is investigating allegations of immigration fraud against her. The Minnesota Democrat told reporters outside the…
The Trump administration has banned a senior Tanzanian police officer from entering the country after he was linked to the torture and sexual assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire last year.…
A Kenyan adventurer is capturing attention across North America after successfully driving a Kenyan-registered Land Rover across Canada in a breathtaking expedition stretching from Nova Scotia on the Atlantic coast to Vancouver on the…
House Republicans on Thursday, May 21, sidestepped a vote on a Democratic-led War Powers Resolution measure that would have forced President Donald Trump to end U.S. military action in Iran or get Congress’s approval to continue it.…
A video showing former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown commenting on the racial composition of U.S. Capitol cleaning staff has drawn criticism as he campaigns to regain his seat in the 2026 Senate election. The footage, first reported by the…
The hearing of the ongoing Kwa Binzaro murder case involving controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, Shirlyne Temba and six other accused persons continued Thursday before Lady Justice Wendi Micheni, with families of several missing…
A viral social media post featuring a quote attributed to former South African apartheid-era leader P. W. Botha has sparked intense reactions among Kenyans online, with many expressing deep frustration over corruption, poor governance,…
Equity Group Holdings insurance business continued to strengthen its contribution to the lender’s earnings in the first quarter of 2026, emerging as the Group’s third key growth engine after banking and payments. The Group’s insurance…
A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer received an $835,000 settlement after he spent 37 days in jail for sharing a Facebook meme that referenced President Donald Trump. Larry Bushart was arrested in September 2025 in Perry County,…
A Minnesota man charged in a $90 million fraud case leaped from a fourth-story balcony on Thursday morning, May 21, to avoid FBI agents during a raid, and authorities say he is still on the loose. Mohammed Omar, one of 15 defendants…
The Biden White House devoted significant polling and messaging resources to First Lady Jill Biden but failed to prepare Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential presidential candidate, according to a Democratic National Committee…
A multi-billion-dollar Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center campus has officially transitioned into heavy construction, sparking intense public backlash and forcing city leaders to activate a newly negotiated $30 million Community Impact…
A massive hyperscale data center campus has broken ground in Avondale, Arizona, marking the start of a more than $3 billion infrastructure investment aimed at meeting surging demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance…
The Trump administration is moving to overhaul the Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigerant rules to reduce grocery costs for American households, according to officials and agency statements. The proposal focuses on…
Kenyan Community in Baltimore Mourns the Sudden Death of Linda Masinde The Kenyan diaspora community in Baltimore is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Linda Masinde, a beloved community member who passed away unexpectedly in…
The High Court ruled Wednesday that key provisions of the Kenya’s Sexual Offences Act cannot be applied to minors engaged in consensual sexual relationships, a decision welcomed by rights groups as a landmark moment for adolescent sexual…
Spearmint Energy has closed approximately $450 million in project financing to support the development of the Red Egret Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 300 MW/600 MWh standalone storage project located in Texas City within the…
Why Mental Health Is Affecting More Kenyan Men in the USA For many Kenyan men living in the United States, the dream of achieving financial success and building a better future often comes with hidden emotional struggles. While immigration…
