Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Japan’s largest power generator, JERA is advancing a significant expansion of its U.S. power footprint through a large-scale natural gas-fired power plant project for a U.S. data center for $3 billion. The massive power requirements of AI…
CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading Smart TV manufacturer, are extending their strategic collaboration across English and Portuguese-speaking African markets served by MultiChoice Group. This partnership marks the first…
Starting June 22, 2026, Kenyans can now download and print a birth certificate online directly from home, eliminating the need to visit Huduma centers or civil registry offices. This major reform was announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary…
Safety gaps at Gikomba Market have once again come under scrutiny following a devastating fire that claimed two lives, destroyed businesses and left hundreds of traders counting massive losses. The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has strongly condemned the detention of People’s Liberation Party leader and Senior Counsel Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport, terming the incident a political provocation…
Equity Bank Kenya and Buffalo Bicycles Kenya (BBK) have entered a partnership aimed at making quality bicycles more accessible to Kenyans, a move the two organisations say will improve mobility, support economic empowerment, boost physical…
A Kenyan content creator, Dr. David Opar, has spoken about his family history of early deaths, stating that many relatives have died before the age of 45, including his parents and sibling. In his narration, David Opar said he is 37 years…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya are set to benefit from enhanced business training and financial support following a strategic partnership between Absa Bank Kenya PLC and Google Hustle Academy. The 12-month programme…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a major change to access to birth certificates, stating that Kenyans can now obtain the documents without visiting Huduma Centers or civil registry offices. Kenyans who have…
Professor Isabella Njeri Wachira Towey is a Kenyan Scholar and senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi. Wachira has been named as the first female Professor of Quantity Surveying in Kenya in 2026, marking a significant milestone in…
The Ugandan government, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, has denied Senior Counsel Martha entry into Uganda after immigration authorities at Entebbe International Airport reportedly reversed an earlier decision allowing…
The evolution of digital gaming has fundamentally reshaped how entertainment is consumed across East Africa. Millions of players now look for platforms like Pinup that offer access to premium entertainment, completely redefining engagement…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, he said every decision he has made in office has been about “putting the country I love…
Construction of the Uungula Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia, has reached another significant milestone with the commencement of turbine pre-installation activities. Developer Squadron Energy has begun assembling the lower tower…
The Parliament of Kenya has approved the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA). The Ministry of Interior and National Administration welcomed the…
The Ministry of Interior has welcomed Parliament’s approval of the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to coordinate and regulate cybersecurity across…
Parliament has approved the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to regulate, coordinate cybersecurity efforts and protect Kenya’s digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration welcomed…
Kenyan students in the United States holding an F-1 visa can apply to change their immigration status to F-2 dependent status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if they meet the eligibility requirements. The process…
Parliament has approved the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), paving the way for the creation of a new autonomous body tasked with coordinating Kenya’s cybersecurity efforts and protecting the country’s critical…
Birth certificates can now be downloaded and printed online, marking a major milestone in improving access to essential government services and reducing the time required to obtain vital documents. The development was highlighted on Monday…
The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved revised water tariffs and penalties, resulting in higher charges across counties. In the Kenya Gazette Notice dated June 19, the regulatory board determined that an upward tariff…
President William Ruto returns to Kirinyaga County on Monday to officially launch the Coffee Revival Programme, an initiative aimed at revitalising the coffee sub-sector and boosting farmers’ incomes. The programme targets farmers in…
The government has officially declared the Manyimbo World War Cemetery in Mombasa a National Monument, granting it protection under the National Museums and Heritage Act. This declaration was made through Gazette Notice No. 8991 issued by…
The Waldorf Astoria Diriyah super block has secured its main construction contract, with Egypt’s Hassan Allam Holding confirming that its subsidiary Hassan Allam Construction Saudi, in joint venture with UCC Saudi, has been appointed by…
