Latest news stories from across Kenya.
In a move that highlights the shifting dynamics of hospitality and real estate in Southeast Asia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially announced a new management agreement to bring its select-service Place Essentials portfolio to…
Kenya and Africa have emerged from the G7 Summit in Évian, France, with tangible gains across financial architecture reform, critical minerals, infrastructure, health cooperation, and global governance, State House Spokesperson Hussein…
NCBA has handed over 24 Chery Tiggo vehicles to Rubis Energy Kenya, marking a significant milestone in a strategic partnership that has spanned more than two decades. The handover forms part of a broader asset financing solution under…
President William Ruto’s Global Networking at the G7 Summit Sparks International Attention President William Ruto’s participation in the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in France has generated significant attention after a series of high-profile…
Former President Barack Obama’s long-delayed presidential center officially opens this week with a star-studded ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, followed by public events throughout the Juneteenth weekend. The 19-acre campus on…
Save the Children Kenya has called for urgent action to expand access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), warning that millions of African children remain at risk without these basic services. In a statement shared on the Day…
President William Ruto has revealed that Kenya is in discussions with OpenAI to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, including plans to establish Nairobi as the host of the first OpenAI Academy…
Fifteen national governments from across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific today adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, committing to advance global fisheries transparency and strengthen…
Equity Group-backed medical franchise, Equity Afya, has launched its first standalone community pharmacy in Nairobi. The move marks the lender’s entry into the retail pharmacy sector as it seeks to expand access to affordable healthcare…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rebuffed criticism from opposition leaders regarding the government’s handling of security matters. He argued that former leaders who served in highest echelons of government lack the moral…
Former Director of Press Service at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Salim Swaleh, has detailed how he was forced to quit his job after allegations of a KSh 5.8 million fraud case. According to Swaleh, his colleagues changed the…
Financial services firm Britam has launched Britam Trust Services, a new offering aimed at helping individuals, families and organisations protect, preserve and transfer wealth across generations amid growing concerns over asset succession…
Kenyans are expressing support for several proposals contained in the Finance Bill and Budget 2026, with education, healthcare, agriculture and social protection emerging as the biggest winners. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Wednesday affirmed the government’s determination to preserve the country’s ocean in order to draw better economic benefits presently and in the future. The DP said the ocean is key to Kenya’s economic…
India-based mining giant Vedanta Resources is advancing plans through its Zambian subsidiary, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), to develop a 300MW coal-fired power plant in Zambia. The proposed facility is intended to provide a dedicated and…
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Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi has defended the implementation of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, saying the platform is steadily transforming public procurement by…
Content creator Ivy Namu has confirmed her breakup with media personality Willis Raburu after five years together. On June 17, on her official Instagram account, Ivy requested that the public respect their privacy following their parting…
Fuliza, M-Pesa, and KCB M-Pesa have emerged among the top digital credit lenders for farmers in 2026. An Agricultural Sector Survey 2026 found that approximately 30% of farmers in May acquired digital loans to finance their operations.…
Vegetable prices are predicted to drop in the coming months, even as staple food costs, including flour, sugar, and cooking oil, continue to rise, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s May 2026 Agriculture Survey. The survey paints a…
India’s energy storage sector has marked another significant milestone with the commissioning of a 2.88 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Khavda in Gujarat by GEON, the future techn ologies division of Kabra…
A developer has made a proposal for the establishment of a $50 billion bridge and tunnel project to connect Connecticut and Long Island across Long Island Sound. Developer Stephen Shapiro stated that his plan would save time off trips and…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has listed sectors with the highest hiring demand in 2026, highlighting uneven employment prospects across key areas of the economy. According to the May 2026 Market Perceptions Survey, certain sectors are…
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4kg liver tumour in a complex seven-hour surgery, giving the patient a new lease on life. The landmark procedure, a right hepatectomy, was the highlight of the…
