Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Kenyans in several parts of the country should brace for chilly weather this week, with night-time temperatures expected to drop to as low as 4°C in some areas, according to the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).…
Detectives arrested Utawala Ward MCA Patrick Karani and two other men over allegations of mobilizing groups ahead of the planned June 25, 2026 Gen Z demonstrations. According to police, officers from the Directorate of Criminal…
A three-year-old boy has died after accidentally falling into a partially open septic tank while playing at his home in Manyani, Junda, Kisauni Sub-county, Mombasa County. According to police, the incident occurred on Monday when the child…
The Mombasa County Public Service Board has announced 79 job vacancies in various departments within the County Government of Mombasa. In a notice on June 23, Mombasa County invited applications from qualified candidates to fill the…
The Morgan Stanley Dallas tower is set to rise at 2401 McKinney Avenue in Uptown, a roughly 709,000 square foot skyscraper that would carry a combined price tag of about $1.3 billion and deepen the bank’s footprint in Texas. The New York…
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) has announced the retirement of two members of its Board of Directors following the company’s Annual General Meeting. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Company Secretary Charles…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has disclosed that motorists using the Rironi–Naivasha–Gilgil (A8) and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha (A8 South) roads will pay a toll fee of Sh8 per kilometer once the Public-Private Partnership…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cautioned State and public officers against branding publicly funded projects and programmes with personal names, images or political symbols, warning that such practices constitute…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has disclosed details of a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement for the upgrade and management of the Rironi–Naivasha–Gilgil (A8) highway. In a disclosure issued on June 23, KeNHA…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a public meeting for all Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, focusing on aircraft certification and maintenance requirements. In a…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has directed state and public officers to stop branding publicly funded projects and programs with the names, portraits, images, symbols, or slogans of individual leaders, politicians, or…
A 30-year-old man was found dead inside a residential compound in Murang’a East Sub-County after he is believed to have fallen while attempting to climb over a razor-wire reinforced perimeter wall. The body of Bidan Gitumbu Mwangi was…
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai is expected in court on Tuesday over chaos that was witnessed in his area that left five people injured and vehicles damaged. Mutai was Monday detained at Nakuru Police Station after he surrendered to…
President William Ruto slammed the United Opposition, dismissing his political rivals as weak and unprepared while vowing to secure an early win in the 2027 General Election. The Head of State spoke during a coffee revival launch event in…
The Ministry of Interior announced plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) after securing approval from Parliament, as Kenya intensifies efforts to address growing cyber threats. In a statement dated June 22, the ministry…
Manyatta Member of Parliament John Gitonga Mukunji has proposed changes to the National Assembly’s Standing Orders, arguing that future Finance Bills should require a two-thirds quorum to pass. He made the suggestion in response to public…
National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed has defended the planned compensation for victims of police brutality, saying it aligns with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) agenda. Junet said ODM has long argued, since 2007, that…
The government has announced immediate changes to how Kenyans obtain birth certificates, allowing citizens to download and print the documents online. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the update on Monday, June 22,…
The government has dismissed calls to declare June 25 a public holiday, confirming it will remain a normal working day despite a planned march to commemorate victims of past protests. Speaking on Monday, June 22, Government Spokesperson…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has revived his campaign against muguka, saying the stimulant drives most admissions at rehabilitation and mental health facilities across the county. His comments reignite a national debate over…
The $8bn Penn Station redevelopment project has entered the next phase as Amtrak and Partners signed key project contracts. Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners have signed a pre-development agreement which paves way for the projects…
The $450m+ Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore has marked a major milestone as it commenced operations despite significant setbacks. The project marked its official start of double-stack rail services after decades of setbacks in its…
The 3GW PIF5 wind complex in Saudi Arabia is advancing as Goldwind ships out the project’s first batch of turbine components. The company noted in a social media post that it marks a key step in the PIF5 project’s progress. The project is…
A Nakuru court released 12 suspects arrested in connection with an arson, assault and malicious damage to property incident in Kuresoi North Sub-County, declining a police request to detain them for 21 days to allow investigations. The…
