Latest news stories from across Kenya.
UAE master developer Arada Healthcare Network is expanding its footprint well beyond residential real estate with a sweeping AED 2 billion ($544.5 million) investment in a new four-hospital healthcare network that will serve all three…
ODM leaders from the Luo Nyanza region have accused Siaya Governor James Orengo of trying to create confusion in the party, with the aim of dividing the community. Speaking during a community empowerment funds drive in Rarieda Sub County,…
A 47-year-old woman was arraigned before an Eldoret court for allegedly subjecting her 11-year-old niece to prolonged torture, while the minor lived under her care. Benadine Jepkemoi Cherotich, a cereal trader, pleaded not guilty to the…
Kenya’s presidential security system is built on strict protocols designed to protect the Head of State during public appearances. These measures are applied during political rallies, development tours, church services, and public…
Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. The agreement was signed by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Defence Soipan Tuya and Angola’s Minister of National Defence,…
Equity Group and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial inclusion and advance gender equity within Kenya’s fisheries sector, a partnership that also positions the blue…
Police in Kampala have launched a manhunt for a suspect linked to the killing of a 34-year-old boda boda rider following a violent confrontation reportedly sparked by football rivalry in Bakuli, Kampala Central Division. The victim,…
The construction of the $3.8bn SK Hynix microchip facility in Indiana is being fast tracked by officials despite fierce opposition. Local politicians in West Lafayette, Indiana, where the project is, are making efforts to ensure the…
Three Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) staff members have died after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into an elephant along the Kampala–Gulu highway near Karuma, authorities said. The fatal accident occurred on Monday morning near…
Teachers in Makueni County have praised the outgoing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director Abubakar Hassan for the exemplary leadership he offered during his tenure in the area. Hassan, who has been in Makueni since July 2025, has…
Security stakeholders in Uasin Gishu have praised the outgoing County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi for his remarkable service to the residents of the cosmopolitan county during his 3-year tenure as county Police Boss. Speaking during…
Rice and horticulture farmers in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have expressed optimism that the ongoing rehabilitation of roads within the Mwea Irrigation Scheme will boost agricultural production, reduce transport costs, and…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday led leaders in commissioning Geturi School in Mosocho, Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County. At the event, the leader outlined Government efforts to reform and strengthen the education…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, on May 25, has declared Wednesday, May 27, as a public holiday. According to the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, the public holiday…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has removed Hezron Obaga as Secretary General of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and replaced him with Nyandarua Senator John Methu. The move, announced amid growing political activity within…
The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) today listed its shs3 billion Sustainability Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), after the issuance attracted applications worth shs9.38 billion, an over-subscription rate of 312.8…
The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, through a special gazette notice dated May 25, 2026, said the holiday is issued under Section 3(1) of…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, who previously shared publicly about having 5 wives, has spoken about his family structure and co-parenting arrangements. Speaking in a radio interview on May 25, Senator Onyonka said he decided to take full…
Kenya Railways has raised concerns about a growing wave of online fraudsters posing as official Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) booking agents, warning the public to be vigilant when seeking train services on social media platforms. In a…
The National Treasury has issued clarifications on proposals under the Finance Bill, 2026, following widespread public debate and media reports. According to the Treasury, some of the commentary on the Bill has been mixed with that of past…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday outlined the efforts the Government has made to reform and strengthen the education sector. Speaking after commissioning Geturi School in Mosocho, Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County,…
Residents of Gensenga Village in Isibania Ward in Migori County are demanding the immediate relocation of a municipal dumpsite, citing growing health risks, environmental pollution, and unbearable living conditions caused by the facility.…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has said that it will not hesitate to take action on any leader found culpable of threatening peace in the country. Addressing the media on Monday, NCIC Chairperson Bishop Kepha…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has moved to calm growing concerns over the proposed 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones under the Finance Bill, 2026, insisting that the measure does not introduce a new tax on smartphones but…
