Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Saudi Arabia’s Neom giga-project has terminated the contract to construct the NEOM Industrial City Connector. This was a high-speed rail line linking Oxagon, its port and floating industrial zone, with The Line, the zero-carbon linear city…
The Ministry of Interior has announced vacant positions within the Peace Building and Conflict Management Directorate and the Government Reception Services. In a statement dated May 21, the Ministry of Interior asked interested and…
The 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge has received a major financial boost after Safaricom and the M-PESA Foundation committed a combined Sh114 million towards this year’s edition and ongoing conservation initiatives across the country. The…
President William Ruto has directed a further Ksh 10 reduction in the price of diesel for the June–July 2026 pricing cycle, as part of ongoing government interventions to cushion Kenyans from the global fuel crisis. Speaking at State…
The planned nationwide matatu strike over rising fuel costs has officially been called off following extensive consultations between President William Ruto and transport stakeholders in Mombasa, where long-standing grievances bedevilling…
President William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to create an enabling framework that allows matatu operators to continue using artwork and graffiti on their vehicles, even after a High Court ruling…
President William Ruto has announced an immediate review of the Insurance Act and the Auctioneers Act, with the process expected to be concluded within three months as part of wider reforms aimed at addressing concerns raised by the…
President William Ruto has unveiled a series of interventions aimed at easing pressure on the transport sector following days of unrest linked to rising fuel prices, as public transport operators called off a nationwide strike after talks…
The move by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to ban graffiti on public service vehicles (PSVs) has suffered a setback after President William Ruto gave in to concerns raised by transport industry players during talks over…
Public transport operators have officially called off the nationwide transport sector strike over fuel prices, which had been set to resume on Monday, May 26, allowing room for further negotiations with the government. The announcement was…
Matatu Owners have completely called off the suspended strike after a meeting with President Ruto. In a meeting that brought together representatives from various transport sector organizations at State House, Mombasa, on May 22, Albert…
President William Ruto has directed a further reduction of Sh10 per litre in the price of diesel for the June–July fuel pricing cycle, in the latest government intervention aimed at easing pressure on consumers amid rising fuel costs and…
A 23-year-old suspect died by suicide inside police cells at Kiambu Police Station on Thursday morning, police said. Officials from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority said they had been informed of the incident that happened on…
Police in Nyamira are investigating the sudden death of a police officer who was found lifeless inside his house at the police lines. According to the police, constable Evans Monari Osiemo, who was attached as a prosecution liaison officer…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has raised concerns over proposed changes to Kenya’s tobacco control laws, warning that some measures contained in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 could increase…
The $2.3bn Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark project is making headways as the Tampa council approved the stadium plan. The City council approved the preliminary financing plan that includes millions of public dollars for their new stadium. The 4-3…
SpaceX is gearing up plans to construct a giant solar factory near Austin. This factory would be capable of producing 10 gigawatts of solar power equipment according to permit filings submitted to Bastrop County, reports Bloomberg.…
A search and rescue operation continued in Lamu County after a boat carrying eight crew members capsized in rough sea conditions between Mtangawanda Channel and Lamu Port. According to the police, the incident occurred on May 20, 2026 at…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said the U.S. was designating Faustine Jackson Mafwele, a Tanzanian police official, for alleged human rights violations. The designation would prevent him from entering the U.S., Rubio said…
The implementation of the $2bn Athletics domed stadium in Las Vegas remains on schedule to open prior to the 2028 season. These remarks were noted by officials yesterday as the project continues to make headway. Club and contractor…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a man suspected of impersonating a police officer and stealing a loaded police firearm from an officer at Kitale Police Station. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, May 20,…
KCB Group shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of Sh22.5 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. This dividend payout was approved at the Annual General Meeting that was held on May 21, 2026. It comprises of…
President William Ruto condemned tribal politics and hate-driven profiling following the brutal murder of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, warning that those fueling division will face justice. Speaking on Thursday at Mama Ngina Drive in…
The expansion of the Lower Kuja irrigation scheme in Migori County is driving a major economic revival in the region, with renewed rice farming activities creating jobs, boosting household incomes and transforming livelihoods for hundreds…
