Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has made new changes in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), announcing a series of promotions, appointments, and deployments within the military. In a statement on June 5, the Ministry of Defence stated that the changes…
The Office of the Attorney General has declared vacancies in the Waqf Commission and invited qualified individuals to apply for appointments as members of the body. In a public notice issued by the State Law Office on June 5, 2026, the…
AI-generated Gemini songs containing stock music watermark phrases point to unlicensed preview tracks in Google’s Lyria training data.
The State Department for Correctional Services has set 2028 as the deadline for transitioning all correctional institutions from wood fuel to clean energy, with a multi-agency consultative process now underway to drive implementation.…
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway have been warned of traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures to accommodate the Nairobi City Marathon. In a notice issued on June 5 ahead of the event, the closures will take…
The National Assembly has approved the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure and the Medium-Term framework for the Financial Year 2026/2027, setting out a people-centred budget focused on strengthening social protection, expanding essential…
Luanda Member of Parliament Dick Maungu has been elected the new Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance (PIC-E&G), replacing Bumula MP Jack Wamboka who was recently removed from the…
Kenyans are expected to experience colder mornings, foggy conditions and strong winds over the next three months, according to the latest June–July–August (JJA) 2026 seasonal forecast released by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has directed employers to continue deducting and remitting pension contributions at the current enhanced rates, despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling declining to suspend a judgment that had…
Sanlam Allianz Holdings Kenya Plc has announced the retirement of its long-serving Board Chairman, Dr John Simba, and the appointment of Dr Martin Oduor Otieno as the incoming Chairman. In a statement on June 4, 2026, the company said that…
The National Assembly has approved the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure and the Medium Term for the Financial Year 2026/2027, unveiling a people-centred budget aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding essential services, and…
Google and Intersect have announced construction of the Meitner Energy Center, a landmark data infrastructure project spanning Gray and Roberts Counties in the Texas Panhandle. The development centres on a hyperscale data center built…
Security agencies are investigating a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion reported along the Milimani–Bodhei Road in Lamu East Sub-County. According to police, the incident was reported at about 11:00 p.m. on June 4,…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has dismissed claims that employers and employees should revert to the previous KSh200 monthly contribution, despite the Court of Appeal ruling that the NSSF Act, 2013, is unconstitutional. In a…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has canceled planned public consultative forums following the withdrawal of the retail electricity tariff review application submitted by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). In…
The Ministry of Health has called for enhanced collaboration with Novartis to accelerate efforts aimed at addressing non-communicable diseases, cancer, sickle cell disease, and palliative care in Kenya. Speaking during a consultative…
A 42-year-old man drowned in a well in Bungoma County while attempting to retrieve a bucket that had reportedly been trapped inside for several days. The incident occurred at Lumbokha Sub-location in Bumula Sub-county. According to police,…
Mang’u High School announced the early release of all students following a tense situation that the administration said threatened to disrupt normal learning activities. In a communication to parents dated June 4, 2026, Principal Bernard…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has appealed to members of the public to help identify a man believed to hold crucial information in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari. According to the…
Equity Bank’s Community Impact: A Model of Inclusive Growth and Social Transformation For many years, Equity Bank has positioned itself as more than just a financial institution. Through strategic social investments, the bank has become a…
The High Court in Kisii has temporarily halted disciplinary sanctions imposed against Masimba Ward MCA Bouse Mairura, granting him a reprieve pending the hearing of a petition challenging the decision of the Kisii County Assembly. Justice…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said that effective public order management and protection of businesses are critical considerations in the establishment of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. He spoke during a learning…
Bulgaria has confirmed that its domestic infrastructure expansion tied to the Vertical Gas Corridor is proceeding on schedule, with major upgrades to cross-border interconnectors and transmission capacity expected to be completed by the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said that effective public order management and the protection of businesses and critical infrastructure will be key pillars of the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU). Speaking…
