Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Australia’s transition away from coal-fired generation is picking up pace in New South Wales, where the former Liddell Power Station site is being transformed into the Hunter Energy Hub project – one of the country’s most ambitious…
The controlled demolition of the iconic chimneys at Liddell Power Station marks a defining moment in Australia’s energy transition, as the former coal-fired giant gives way to a large-scale renewable and energy storage hub in the Hunter…
As the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) convenes governments, investors and development partners at its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, over 30 civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition are…
Construction of the modern Chogoria Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market is nearing its final stages, promising a massive economic boost for local traders, youth, and vulnerable groups. The new market has been designed with inclusivity…
Proposed $500M Arctic data center in Alaska is facing criticism following latest insights on the state’s energy crisis. Alaska lawmakers are considering outside help for the state’s worsening energy crisis. However, the proposed campus on…
Danubius International University (DIU) and AspiraPath LLC have commenced the signing of landmark partnership agreements with five of Kenya’s leading universities. This initiative establishes East Africa’s first Kenya-Romania EU Academic…
The 1% forex trading rule is popular because it keeps traders from risking too much on one trade. It is simple, easy to remember, and useful for beginners. However, experienced traders often go beyond this fixed approach. They know that…
The construction of the planned 18 solar farms in New York by state-owned ORES is facing setbacks as locals mount resistance. There are numerous projects planned such as the 100MW solar energy complex in Fort Edward, covering 1,800 acres.…
Safaricom-backed golfer Samuel Chege Njoroge showcased consistency to emerge victorious at the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition. The tournament concluded this weekend at the Thika Sports Club. Following four days of…
Adani Green Energy has commissioned a record-breaking 3.37 gigawatt-hour (GWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat. The project marks the world’s largest single-location battery storage deployment outside China.…
The North Field East LNG Project in Ras Laffan, Qatar, is set to resume full construction following a period of forced suspension triggered by the Iran conflict that began in February 2026. Japanese engineering giant Chiyoda Corporation…
There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Monday. The latest…
Police and wildlife officers in Makueni County are investigating an incident in which human remains believed to belong to a missing 70-year-old woman were discovered scattered in a bush, suspected to have been mauled by wild animals. The…
The State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, through the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on the proposed Draft Prawn Fishery Management Plan and the Draft…
The Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has shortlisted 16 candidates for interviews. The Public Service Commission (PSC) had declared the…
The Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait has announced a seven-day temporary closure from Tuesday, May 26, to June 1, 2026. In a statement on May 26, the embassy announced the temporary closure during the Eid al-Adha holiday period and Madaraka Day…
A huge fire razed several villas, restaurants and vehicles in Watamu, Kilifi County, early Monday May 25. Police said the fire broke out at around 2am at Kibo Bar and Restaurant along the beach before spreading rapidly to adjacent premises…
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has advertised the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a notice issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, GDC invited qualified and interested candidates to apply for the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence in President William Ruto’s reelection while rubbishing claims that the government plans to rig the 2027 General Election. He claimed that the Kenya Kwanza administration has earned…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta sounded a sharp warning against a resurgence of “politics of division,” urging the nation’s leadership to prioritize pressing issues like the high cost of living that bring Kenyans together. He cautioned…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, May 25, 2026, expressed concern over President William Ruto’s safety following a breach of his security detail in Kilifi County. Gachagua warned that if anything untoward were to happen…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims that the Finance Bill, 2026, aims to slap an annual land rent on freehold land. He accused Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of spreading misinformation and politicizing the…
A Kenyan pastor told his family he was leaving for a job in Nigeria before disappearing entirely, the High Court heard this week as the Kwa Binzaro murder trial linked to controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie resumed before Justice…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has stepped in to ease growing anxiety among students over confusing status messages on its portal following the closure of the second revision window. The confusion…
