Latest news stories from across Kenya.
For thousands of Kenyans living and working abroad, maintaining a strong financial connection with home remains a top priority. Whether saving for family needs, future investments, retirement, education, or property acquisition, having a…
For decades, the American dream has meant one thing to most Kenyans: a visit visa, a contact abroad, and a prayer. But according to Bob Mwiti Meru-born founder of the International Scholars Program and a 17-year US resident that route is…
Possible negligence by the school administration might have contributed to the deadly inferno at Utumishi Girls Academy, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed. He said those responsible will…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed Kenya’s continued vigilance and preparedness in response to Ebola and other emerging public health threats, noting that ongoing coordination with international partners is central to…
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga Friday urged Kenyans to embrace alternative mechanisms for resolving disputes outside the courtroom. He said restorative approaches such as Diversion and Plea Bargaining are critical in…
Credit Bank took decisive actions in the first quarter of 2026 to strengthen its liquidity position and pivot the bank for a return to sustained profitability. While the Bank recorded a before-tax loss of Kes 26.6 million in the quarter…
The Government has issued an update on the NYOTA Project following a rise in public inquiries about disbursement of the second tranche of Business Start-Up Capital. The clarification comes amid concerns about fake online notices and…
Two United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft have been tracked landing at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, Kenya. Kenya granted the US access to land at the military installation, where a quarantine unit is expected to be…
Eye health experts have today called for increased investment in eye care services, warning that about 700,000 people are currently awaiting cataract surgery, with preventable blindness continuing to undermine livelihoods and economic…
The High Court in Kiambu has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to document and retain detailed records of all payments made through its instant traffic fines system, as a case contesting the programme moves…
Bonney Tunya, a Kenyan journalist, has been appointed as Head of Communication and Public Information at the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Bonney Tunya will take on the senior communications leadership role…
Kenyan Diaspora Leaders Rally Behind President William Ruto During Historic State House Visit A delegation of Kenyan diaspora representatives from 40 countries has paid a high-profile visit to State House Nairobi, where they formally…
The Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, Kenya, has been identified as the site of the proposed plan by the United States government to set up a quarantine facility for its citizens exposed to Ebola during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic…
Marginalised counties are set to receive KSh16.8 billion for basic services after Parliament approved the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025, paving the way for presidential assent. The Bill, sponsored by Budget and Appropriations…
ShotOnCAMON Challenge: TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026 contest under the theme “Seeing is Believing.” The campaign invites Kenyans…
NCBA Group has marked a major milestone in Kenya’s transition to sustainable logistics by financing the deployment of 15 Electric vehicle (EV) tripper trucks to Browns Plantations Kenya (BPK) Limited. The deployment forms Phase 1 of a…
Kenya is falling behind both African peers and global leaders in the transition towards a smoke-free society, according to a new global report released ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026. The “Path to Smoke-Free” ranking, which assessed…
DCI detectives have taken eight girls from Utumishi Girls Academy into custody following yesterday’s inferno that killed 16 students and left others injured. In a statement, DCI said the eight were arrested following extensive interviews…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy following findings of serious safety lapses at the institution. In a statement issued on May 29, Ogamba said the decision was made…
The National Assembly has addressed some media reports claiming that national leaders ignored the tragic Utumishi Girls Academy fire during the National Prayer Breakfast on May 28. In a statement dated May 29, 2026, the National Assembly…
Pembroke School warmed the hearts of many after responding to the fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy on May 28, a move described as a show of humanity and compassion. While responders were working during the rescue operation, Pembroke…
The government of Cambodia has dismissed reports claiming that Kenyan citizens and other African nationals are being expelled from the country, terming the information circulating online as false. In a statement on May 29, the General…
Laikipia Senator John Kinyua has opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki for patients from other countries. The Senator opposed any such proposal, arguing that it would pose a risk to residents and calling for…
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) Chairman Joseph Magero is urging policymakers to adopt science-driven tobacco harm reduction policies that support adult smokers seeking safer…
