Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Developer of $6bn+ Project Liberty data center campus in South Carolina, Stream Data Centers, has pulled out of the project, dealing it a deafening blow. The firm announced that it will no longer continue move forward with the project…
Edward Njoroge Mbugua is the former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service and founder of Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The school is part of the Utumishi education ecosystem, which also includes…
Jubilee Holdings Limited (JHL) today held its 88th Annual General Meeting, highlighting plans to accelerate retail expansion across East Africa and deepen its financial wellness ecosystem following a strong financial performance in 2025.…
Kenya’s presence in international football continues to grow beyond just players and coaches, with local referees gaining recognition on the global stage. FIFA releases a list of its international match officials, comprising referees who…
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A Kenya Airways aircraft with registration number 5Y-BBK has remained at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia for 37 years after it was involved in a runway accident on July 11, 1989. The aircraft was written off following a landing…
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned parents about a wave of fraudulent phone calls in which criminals pose as teachers and falsely claim children have been injured and rushed to hospital. In a notice on June 12, COFEK…
Gor Mahia FC Chairman Ambrose Rachier is at the centre of leadership uncertainty after the Sports Registrar directed the club to arrange for elections immediately. In an official letter released on June 10, 2026, the Registrar of Sports,…
Kenyan referee Aden Range Marwa stands out as the official who came closest to representing the country on football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup, but ultimately never officiated a single match at the tournament. Marwa was named…
The proposed Mountain Valley Southgate natural gas pipeline extension has received a significant legal boost after a U.S. federal appeals court rejected requests by environmental groups seeking to halt state-issued water quality…
A public participation meeting on the 2026/2027 national budget was disrupted after suspected goons stormed the event at All Saints Cathedral, causing panic among participants. The meeting, organized by the Kenya Human Rights Commission…
It was an emotional moment as families and friends gathered at Gilgil Stadium for a requiem mass in honour of the Utumishi Girls Academy students who lost their lives in a dormitory fire two weeks ago. First Lady Rachel Ruto and Education…
13th Floor Investments and its partner Barings have started construction on Crescendo, the fourth and final residential tower at Link at Douglas, one of Miami’s largest transit-oriented developments. The 37-story tower will add 392…
Old Mutual Holdings PLS has announced the appointment of John Rwangombwa as an independent non-executive director of the company. In a statement on June 12, 2026, the company said that the appointment is subject to the necessary approvals.…
The European Union Delegation to Kenya and the Equity Group Foundation have entered a partnership aimed at expanding access to quality education, strengthening human capital development, and widening global learning opportunities for…
The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has held discussions on the possible recognition of the Wagazinja (Comorian) Community in Mombasa County. The Committee, chaired by Marsabit…
Kenya’s Monica Juma has officially taken the oath of office at the United Nations Headquarters in New York as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at…
France has officially launched a long-awaited tender for 10 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity, marking one of the largest renewable energy procurement programs ever undertaken in Europe. The tender, announced by the French…
The Government of Kuwait has dismissed reports that it recently imposed a new ban on the recruitment of Kenyan domestic workers, stating that the suspension of domestic worker deployment originated from the Kenyan government nearly a…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has advised employers to continue remitting National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions at the current statutory rates, despite the latest Court of Appeal ruling. In a statement on June 12,…
Three people including motorcyclists were killed on Thursday night following a fatal road accident at the Saba Saba area along the Kombani–Kwale Road in Kwale County. According to police, the accident occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on June 11…
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in jail for sending drones into North Korea. Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation in October 2024 to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for his…
The Rift Valley region has recorded the highest volume of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country between January 2024 and May 2026, with close to 500,000 litres confiscated, according to data presented to Parliament. Deputy…
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) are football officials trained to use technology to assist on-field referees in making accurate decisions during matches. VAR system was introduced into global football in 2016, with early trials approved by…
