Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A parent in Vihiga County is demanding justice for his 13-year-old daughter after her teacher allegedly assaulted her causing her bodily harm. The family of the grade eight pupil at Walodea Primary School wants action taken against the…
The County Government of Nakuru is conducting specialized safety and health training for human resource officers, safety focal persons, and county public service board members. The county-led initiative targets both public and private…
Siaya County is set to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services through the construction of a Sh300 million Mother-Baby Hospital Complex at the ongoing Siaya County Referral Hospital Level 5 expansion project. The specialized…
At least 280 land disputes in Kajiado County have been resolved through the Alternative Justice System (AJS), providing residents with a faster and community-based mechanism for addressing longstanding land conflicts. The AJS, which…
Health experts in Homa Bay County are embracing digital innovation to tackle HIV infections among adolescent boys, a group which officials say has long been overlooked in prevention programs. A study conducted by Maseno University in…
The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait has clarified that Kuwait has not imposed a new ban on Kenyan domestic workers, stating that no new restrictions have been introduced against Kenya. In a statement on June 11, the Embassy of the Republic of…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula addressed President William Ruto’s absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, saying the annual exercise remains Parliament’s responsibility and does not require the Head of…
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will introduce a new biometric registration system for minors. In a statement on Wednesday, June 10, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the digital platform will create a secure, unique…
Motorists using Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway have been told to expect traffic disruptions after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced a temporary closure of a busy section of the corridor. In a public notice…
The High Court in Kerugoya has given the greenlight for the burial of Racheal Muthoni Wandeto after ruling in favor of her family in a dispute over custody of her remains. This comes after mourners were thrown into confusion on May 28,…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released updated guidance on the shift to e-logbooks, confirming that previously issued paper logbooks will not be automatically converted into digital records. In a public notice…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held talks with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Nairobi on Thursday, June 11. Over a breakfast meeting, the two leaders mapped out a strategy to liberate Kenya from President William Ruto’s…
The 2025 National Census for Street Families report shows that the number of street families across the country has dropped by more than 60 percent over the past eight years. The findings also show a steep decline in the wider…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued an early warning about the expected El Niño, cautioning that Kenya may shift from mid-year dry conditions to heavier rainfall and possible flooding later in the year. In a…
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have signed a landmark partnership agreement that will significantly expand access to world-class higher education for talented Kenyan students. The new…
President Donald Trump said on June 11, 2026, that he may pursue a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., if Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic mayoral primary. Trump’s Direct Warning Trump made the comment to reporters at the White…
Kenya’s key governance, accountability, and justice institutions are poised for significant funding increases in the 2026/27 financial year. New budget proposals, tabled in Parliament by Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary…
Presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i blamed President William Ruto for what he described as a growing culture of political thuggery and lawlessness, warning that the trend could undermine democracy if…
The Judiciary was allocated Sh30.38 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget, marking an increase from the Sh27.8 billion it received in the previous fiscal year, as the government moves to strengthen the administration of justice amid…
Renovation work at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal has passed the halfway mark, bringing Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) closer to transforming the 200-acre facility into a major container handling hub capable of supporting growing…
President Donald Trump announced Thursday, June 11, that he is nominating Jay Clayton, the current U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to be the next director…
Village elders across Kenya are set to receive a government stipend for the first time after Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed a Ksh3.9 billion budgetary allocation for this purpose in the 2026/27 Budget,…
The government has unveiled a KSh4.82 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, prioritising agriculture, affordable housing, healthcare, education and support for small businesses under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda…
The Ministry of Health has launched Kenya’s first National Physical Activity Guidelines aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. The guidelines were unveiled…
