Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto said Norwegian shipping companies will hire 1,000 Kenyans by 2030. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 9, Ruto said Wilhelmsen Ship Management and other firms have pledged to employ Kenyan seafarers. He added…
The government has issued an update on the Anderson Park Residence, an urban renewal project that has transformed the historic Anderson-Ofafa Estate in Kisumu into a modern, high-density residential development. In a statement on Tuesday,…
The Senate has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition that seeks to stop Parliament from considering a motion that could trigger a review of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s retirement benefits. The Senate argued that the petition is…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to move the Nairobi Animal Orphanage from Nairobi National Park to a new 89-hectare site opposite Bomas of Kenya. KWS said the relocation forms part of a wider expansion of its wildlife…
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya as the title sponsor of the 2nd IHS Kenya Affordable Housing Conference, reinforcing its commitment to unlock scalable solutions that can accelerate housing…
President Trump is standing firm on his choice of Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence, even as the move threatens a bipartisan deal to renew a major surveillance program that expires this week. Trump announced…
Equity Bank Diaspora Banking Makes Banking Simpler for Kenyans Abroad Managing your finances from abroad has never been easier thanks to Equity Bank Diaspora Banking. Whether you live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,…
The Lake County Council has approved controversial zoning changes allowing Sentinel Data Centers to build a massive data center facility in Eagle Creek Township, despite significant opposition from local residents who argued the project…
Local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate what they called a historic economic milestone: a $1 billion Amazon Web Services data center under construction at the site of Clinton’s long-vacant Delphi Packard Electric plant. But even as…
Police have launched investigations into the death of a police officer whose body was discovered inside a parked vehicle along the Machakos–Kitui Road in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County. The incident was reported Tuesday after members of…
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday denounced “Taiwan independence” separatist forces for what it described as their routine attempts to discredit cross-Straits exchanges. The office called their effort to…
Three Gorges waterway project construction begins as China advances its 15th Five-Year Plan infrastructure agenda. The $12 billion mega waterway project expands navigation capacity along the Yangtze River system. Moreover, authorities aim…
County governments are set to receive Sh428 billion in equitable share allocation after the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 reached a consensus, ending a week of negotiations between the National Assembly and the…
Battery Anode Materials Plant construction advances strongly in Oman. A leading Chinese company drives this key industrial project forward. The development brings silicon-based anode production to the Special Economic Zone at Duqm.…
Oman wind turbine factory construction advances in Duqm as Oman accelerates industrial localization under its clean energy strategy. Shanghai Electric Group is licensing wind turbine manufacturing technology to Oman through a structured…
Vice President JD Vance has referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department for a criminal fraud investigation. The move follows a congressional report accusing state officials of ignoring…
Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with Inchcape Kenya to introduce a premium lifestyle and mobility offering that will enable customers to access luxury vehicles through tailored financing and insurance solutions. The partnership, unveiled…
The Al-Zour Kuwait petrochemical complex is advancing with fresh momentum, as Kuwait restructures its state-owned downstream oil sector to remove long-standing bottlenecks. Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) has been…
Iran is pushing ahead with an ambitious plan to build new nuclear power plants across five different coastal sites. Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced the strategy as part of a major…
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been moved to the State Department for Tourism. Educationist John Lekakeny Ololtuaa, who has been serving as Principal Secretary for Tourism, will take over the Basic Education docket.…
According to a report released by TransUnion Research on June 9, 2026, nearly four out of 10 people in Kenya (39%) who lost money to digital fraud in the past year were victims of third-party seller scams on legitimate shopping sites. The…
In Kenya, there are several CCTV brands tailored for different needs, ranging from basic home surveillance to advanced commercial security systems. The choice of CCTV type depends on factors such as budget, installation environment, image…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who led Kenya from 2013 to 2022, was among the country’s highest-paid state officers during his tenure and now receives a retirement package protected by law. Uhuru’s salary and benefits were set by the…
President Donald Trump left open the possibility of using taxpayer funds to compensate some participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, drawing immediate criticism from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill. In a June 8…
