Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kenya will start oil production after a 14-year delay that stalled the Turkana project. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said on Monday, June 8, 2026, that oil could start flowing before the end of 2026. This is after the government…
Technological developments such as fintech, mobile banking, AI, digital payments, and blockchain are anticipated to propel the digital finance industry into the future. Financial services are becoming more accessible, secure, and quick…
Police officers in Nairobi have dealt a major blow to illicit drug networks following a successful intelligence-led operation in the Laini area of Kibra. According to the National Police Service (NPS), undercover officers from Kibra Police…
The County Government of Siaya has announced vacancies for County Executive Committee (CEC) members under Governor James Orengo’s administration. In a job vacancy announcement notice dated June 8, interested applicants are required to…
Google’s Gemini Go replaces Assistant on Android Go phones with 2GB RAM, reaching Kenya’s cheapest devices. Here is what changes.
A three-judge bench will deliver its long-awaited judgment on Monday in the impeachment case filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. All eyes will be on the High Court judges as they deliver their judgment on the case nearly 20…
President William Ruto and a number of his Cabinet Secretaries have announced new appointments and reappointments across government agencies. In a Kenya Gazette dated June 5, leadership changes were made across sectors including…
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries across the globe, many businesses are still grappling with a fundamental question: how can they effectively harness its potential? In Kenya, one company is helping organisations,…
At least 13 people lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in two separate road accidents reported Sunday night in Makueni and Nakuru counties, police said. The deadliest crash occurred at Salama area along the…
Seven people have been confirmed dead and 27 others injured following a head-on collision involving a Rembo Shuttle bus and a trailer at ACK Salama along Mombasa Road on the night of June 7, 2026. The accident was reported by the…
27 people were left with critical injuries after a serious road crash on Sunday, June 7, 2026, night at Salama along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway. The accident happened near Salama trading centre and involved a truck, a passenger bus, two…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged his supporters to stay peaceful and respect the rule of law as the High Court prepares to deliver its ruling on petitions contesting his impeachment. Speaking during a church service at PCEA…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka explained why his fellow co-principals in the United Alternative Government did not attend the launch of his presidential campaign platform. He dismissed claims that the opposition alliance…
A 27-year-old woman was killed by an elephant in Samburu County while returning home from Maralal Town, authorities have confirmed. According to police and Kenya Wildlife Service personnel, Veronica Lesajore was attacked by the wild animal…
A berth under construction at the Port of Mombasa is taking shape if photos shared are anything to go by. KPA says cargo volumes keep rising as it seeks to expand capacity at East Africa’s busiest maritime gateway. The Sh19 billion…
Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo defended the government’s ongoing budget-making process. He said the approach aims to reduce Kenya’s reliance on borrowing gradually and move the country toward fiscal sustainability. Speaking…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against dozens of people, including senior public officials, developers, engineers, and architects, over the collapse of the Manzil Towers building in Nairobi’s South…
Motorists have received temporary relief after the High Court paused NTSA’s smart driving licence programme and automated traffic fines system while it hears and rules on a constitutional petition challenging the project. Justice Dennis…
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) spent a record Sh190.25 billion on expenses such as modern weapons in 2025. This level of spending marked a 17 percent increase on the Sh162.64 billion that Kenya’s military spent in the previous 2024 year.…
CANADA-BASED NURSE FLIES TO KENYA OVER PROPERTY TAKEOVER CLAIMS A Kenyan nurse living in Canada has announced that she is making an emergency trip to Kenya after a property dispute involving a family she once helped reportedly spiraled out…
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, has become an active voice on X after years of limited public commentary. Since mid-May 2026, he has posted hundreds of times and attracted more than half a million followers, marking a…
President William Ruto leaves the country on Sunday for a multi-nation European tour, visiting Belgium, Norway, and Finland. State House says the primary objectives of this tour are to attract investment, expand export markets, and forge…
As Kenya awaits a court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case, attention is increasingly shifting from the legal outcome itself to its potential political consequences. Whether the court upholds or overturns…
President William Ruto has embarked on a tour of Europe aimed at expanding market opportunities for Kenyan products, attracting foreign investment and strengthening economic partnerships. In a statement issued on June 7, State House…
