Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 with amendments, paving the way for its transmission to President William Ruto for assent before it becomes law. The legislation was approved on Thursday night through an electronic vote…
Leaders of African judiciaries were urged to broaden their understanding of justice outcomes by remaining firmly committed to African justice mechanisms and the principle of Ubuntu in order to transform the delivery of justice across the…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump maintain separate bedrooms on the second floor of the White House residence, according to a forthcoming book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The…
The Blue Line light rail extension project, Minnesota’s most expensive public works undertaking, faces a deepening financial crisis as the Metropolitan Council confirms a fresh $336 million cost surge, pushing the total budget to nearly…
The Western Downs Battery project, Queensland’s largest battery storage build and one of Australia’s biggest battery projects has secured five virtual battery contracts with renewable-focused energy retailers. Located 22 kilometers…
Kenya must begin treating water as a strategic economic asset rather than merely an environmental resource if it is to achieve its development ambitions and strengthen resilience against climate change, stakeholders have said. The call…
The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill, 2026 at the Third Reading, after a decisive vote by Members of Parliament. The approval of the Finance Bill, 2026 follows weeks of debate and committee scrutiny over proposed tax measures…
The U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) and Phoenix Tailings announced a strategic investment aimed at expanding domestic rare earth processing capacity, a critical segment of the U.S. mineral supply chain. OSC is…
California rail intermodal project worth $4 billion moves forward after local approval in Southern California. The development strengthens freight capacity and reduces congestion at coastal ports across the state. Meanwhile, BNSF Railway…
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has refuted media reports linking a Zimbabwean businessman and his company to the multi-billion-shilling expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Mr Chirchir stated that…
Sydney data center project plans in Western Sydney have gained momentum after AirTrunk moved to secure a A$4.3 billion (US$2.8 billion) loan package to support construction and expansion activities across its growing digital infrastructure…
Energy Fuels has received a conditional commitment for up to $725 million in financing from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to support the expansion of its critical minerals processing operations and the development of new rare…
A major education policy debate is unfolding in Kenya after two senators formally proposed gradually phasing out boarding schools across the country and replacing them with a hybrid learning system. The proposal, introduced by Senators…
The government has launched a nationwide compensation program for victims of human rights violations linked to protests and demonstrations. The initiative, backed by a KSh 2 billion parliamentary allocation, covers incidents recorded…
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday unanimously that a federal law barring marijuana users from owning guns violates the Second Amendment when applied to individuals who are not considered dangerous. The decision sided with Ali Danial Hemani,…
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has allowed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against its Secretary-General, Senator Edwin Sifuna, but ruled that the party’s attempt to remove him…
The Court of Appeal has upheld a KSh 4.7 million compensation award to a former employee who was dismissed through a newspaper advertisement while on sick leave, ruling that the termination was unfair and unlawful, and that it failed to…
In a decision that underscores the tension between booming technological advancement and community resource conservation, the Clark County Commission on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, unanimously approved a major data center expansion in the…
During the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, Envision Energy, who are a global leader in green technology, made an announcenent regarding an agreement with AMEA Power, who are one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the…
La Porte marked a major milestone in its emergence as a technology and digital infrastructure hub on June 17 as Microsoft, city officials, and education leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a $1 billion expansion of the company’s data…
The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has trained junior school county trainers on the use of virtual laboratories in a move aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and…
Vivo Energy has announced a one-day fuel promotion in which premium Shell V-Power will be sold at the same price as Shell FuelSave Unleaded across all Shell service stations in Kenya. In a press statement dated June 18, 2026, the company…
The 2026 National Sevens Circuit has received a major financial boost after SportPesa committed a record Sh34.14 million sponsorship package, underscoring its confidence in Kenyan rugby. The gaming firm said the financial support reaffirms…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused some healthcare facilities of using the Social Health Authority (SHA) as an excuse to deny patients treatment despite receiving claim payments from the government. Appearing before the Senate…
