Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Betty White was an American actress, comedian, television host, producer, author, and animal welfare advocate who had an estimated net worth of $75 million at the time of her death in December 2021. Over a career that spanned more than…
Justice Antony Mrima is a High Court judge in Kenya, appointed in 2014, and currently serving as one of the judges presiding over Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case. Antony Mrima is known for his court ruling that jailed former DCI George…
President William Ruto has secured Sh15.3 billion (€102 million) in new investments under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation, expanding connectivity, and creating economic opportunities for youth…
The AlWajh International Airport by Red Sea Global has reopened at 500,000-passenger capacity in Saudi Arabia. The Red Sea and AMAALA completed the modernization of the airport located northwest of Saudi Arabia. It is once again receiving…
A.C.K. Christ the King Cathedral Church, Nyahururu, Diocese of Nyahururu, has launched a teaching manual aimed at equipping and guiding teens in holistic growth to become respectable and responsible members of society. This comes at the…
Several major roads in Nairobi will experience partial closures in the coming months to allow for ongoing infrastructure development, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced. In a public notice, KURA Director General Silas…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered more than 5,000 new voters in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise in Nyando Constituency, Kisumu County. Speaking to the Kenya News Agency on Monday,…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolled out a new enforcement framework for minor traffic offenses effective 1 June 2026. The system is based on Section 117 of the Traffic Act and the Traffic (Minor Offenses) Rules, 2016,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged leaders and communities in Tana River, Garissa, and Kitui counties to embrace dialogue and end the recurring inter-community conflicts along their borders days after four people were killed in…
The Rotary Club of Nanyuki has called on all organizations of goodwill to establish a partnership in support of underprivileged learners in Laikipia County. Speaking in Nanyuki during the installation of new club president, Alex Kamau, on…
Kenya is positioning itself for a long-awaited entry into the ranks of oil-producing nations after securing a new investor and approving a revised development blueprint for the South Lokichar oil fields, a project expected to attract more…
The transformation of the former Mintia coal-fired power station into what is set to become the largest gas-fired power plant in the European Union has entered its final stages, with project construction progress exceeding 83% and key…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among a group of protesters “arrested” during demonstrations opposing a government plan to excise 75 acres of land from Nairobi National Park to construct a parking facility linked to Bomas of Kenya.…
Catholic faithfuls in Kiserian joined millions of Christians worldwide on Sunday to celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, commemorating the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. The faithful gathered at St. Mary’s Catholic…
Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) descended into chaos on Monday, June 8, after students took to the school compound in protest following the abrupt postponement of examinations, triggering a heavy security response that saw teargas…
A 17-year-old learner who graduated with three degree qualifications emerged as one of the biggest highlights during the graduation ceremony of The African Talent University (TATU), which saw 89 learners awarded qualifications at its…
Kenya’s Telco giant, Safaricom, has clarified the procedure when one sends money to the wrong number via M-Pesa and the recipient rejects the M-Pesa reversal request. The clarification was issued on June 7, in response to a customer query…
Head of the Family Health Department at the Ministry of Health, has said that the country’s flagship policy of free maternity care for teenage mothers, while necessary, amounts to “damage control.” Speaking at the just concluded 9th…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured the country that the government has put in place a series of measures, including screening at the airports, seaports, and border points, to keep the country safe from the Ebola virus.…
Police used teargas canisters to disperse a section of students at the Multimedia University of Kenya who staged protests on Monday, demanding that the administration address examination-related grievances. This led to unrest around the…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among activists arrested during a protest against plans affecting Nairobi National Park. According to United Green Movement, Maraga was participating in a peaceful procession opposing the proposed…
A first of its kind $1.6bn methyl methacrylate (MMA) production facility by Röhm has commenced operations in Bay City, Texas. Moreover, it’s one of the largest industrial investments in the area’s recent history. Röhm, a German chemical…
Police in Migori County have arrested two suspects after a man was found in possession of a firearm during a football match at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the incident…
NCBA Bank joined the world in marking World Environment Day with a renewed call for collective action on ecosystem restoration, underscoring the lender’s growing role as a leader in ESG-driven banking across East Africa. The lender…
