Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Eight students linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire are set to take plea at the Naivasha Law Courts. The fire, which broke out on May 28, 2026, at the school in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed the lives of 16 students,…
President William Ruto has explained the government’s decision to approve the establishment of a health-related facility at Laikipia Air Base. Speaking on June 1 at a media roundtable at Wajir State Lodge, Ruto stated that the Laikipia Air…
$16 billion “The Barn” data center project by OpenAI and Oracle has officially broken ground in Saline Township, Michigan. The facility held its groundbreaking earlier this week, drawing praise from state and business leaders. However, the…
A dormitory at Sameta Boys High School in Sameta Sub-County, Kisii County, was partially destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon, leaving several students with minor injuries but causing no fatalities. The police visited the scene and…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is deepening its roots in Ohio with a $267 million dual-city expansion that will add 350 new jobs and substantially increase the company’s domestic capacity to produce and supply critical generic medicines. Announced…
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to…
The National Heroes Council has invited members of the public, organisations and institutions to submit nominations for individuals to be considered for declaration as national heroes during Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations. In a notice…
An ex-Catholic priest has been arrested by the detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over an alleged plot to overthrow President William Ruto. According to the DCI, the arrest of the ex-Catholic priest was…
President William Ruto has defended the establishment of a quarantine Ebola centre at the Laikipia Air Base. Ruto said the facility, being set up with support from the United States, is intended to safeguard public health and enhance the…
The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank, is set to finance the implementation of the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP), aimed at easing congestion and improving commuter rail services within the Nairobi…
Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it is planning to cease operations in Kenya, terming the information false and misleading. In a statement issued on June 1, 2026, the company said a…
Following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed 16 young lives, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged schools to immediately overhaul their safety measures by installing CCTV cameras, upgrading…
President William Ruto urged parents to take stronger responsibility for raising disciplined, responsible children. He warned that families cannot keep passing blame when young people get involved in wrongdoing. Speaking on Sunday during…
Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed as fake a document circulating online claiming that the company plans to cease operations in Kenya from June 8, 2026. In a statement issued on June 1, 2026, Bolt said the purported notice being…
President William Ruto clarified that the government’s national identity card reforms did not do away with citizenship checks. He stressed that the documents will go only to legitimate Kenyan citizens. Speaking during the Madaraka Day…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua again rejected the idea that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua serves as the Mt Kenya political kingpin. In an interview with Radio Maisha, Karua dismissed claims that Gachagua, who has…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga said he will step aside from his position if it causes divisions within the Luo community. Speaking on Sunday during an ODM rally at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu County, Oburu said he…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations being held in Wajir. He said the county’s residents still grapple with problems in infrastructure, water access, healthcare, security, and other…
To improve student financing and end delays in loan disbursement, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is exploring a new funding approach. The plan would allow HELB to tap into financial markets through a proposed social bond backed by…
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said Kenya had not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola virus disease as of Saturday, May 31. She reported that officials collected 18 samples from Ebola alerts across several counties,…
Police rescued a 22-year-old man with a mental health condition in Diani, Kwale County, after he allegedly spent five months in chains under the care of a traditional healer accused of extorting money from his family. Authorities…
Officers from Parklands Police Station moved quickly to stop a suspected burglary operation and arrested key suspects believed to be behind a string of break-ins in Parklands and surrounding areas. The incident reportedly played out on…
A National Police Service Air Wing aircraft carrying senior police officials, including the Inspector General of Police , was forced to return to Wajir Airport on Monday after suffering a bird strike while in flight. The incident caused…
The Trump administration will reduce the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas from nearly 50 to 20, according to an internal State Department memo and three U.S. officials. The change, expected to take…
