Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Business activity in Kisii Town remained largely subdued on Thursday morning as traders stayed away from their premises amid heightened security and uncertainty surrounding planned protests. A spot check across the Central Business…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to enforce the Electoral Code of Conduct firmly and impartially, following a rise in electoral violence. Speaking at the launch of the IEBC…
President William Ruto has criticized the ownership of The Standard Group over allegations that employees have gone for months without pay. The Standard Group, a listed media company, is owned by the family of Kenya’s second president, the…
U.S. Steel Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama will gain a new Quench and Tempering line worth approximately $475 million, after the company’s board of directors approved full funding for the project on June 23, 2026. The investment…
Several towns across the country remained calm on Thursday morning as Kenyans marked the anniversary of the June 25, 2024 anti-government protests, although heightened security measures and roadblocks in Nairobi caused significant…
Chinese semiconductor packaging giant JCET Group has announced plans to build a new CNY7.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) advanced semiconductor chip packaging and testing plant in Lingang Special Area, Shanghai. The facility will expand the…
Millions of Kenyan households not yet connected to the national grid could soon have access to affordable solar power, following a USD 50 million (Ksh 6.47 billion) green bond announced today by Standard Chartered and African Frontier…
Riyadh road development program has entered a new construction phase after the launch of its fourth package, valued at approximately $2.6 billion (SAR 9.8 billion). The latest package will deliver four major road corridor projects across…
The Melchiorre Cancer Center Livingston has opened on the campus of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, giving North Jersey a dedicated outpatient home for advanced cancer treatment. Operated jointly by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC announced the appointment of Catherine Adeya as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 25, 2026. In a notice on June 25, the bank’s Board of Directors said Dr. Adeya brings more than 20 years of…
Tension gripped Nairobi on Thursday morning after anti-riot police mounted roadblocks on major routes leading into the Central Business District (CBD), effectively restricting access ahead of planned demonstrations commemorating the first…
The National Assembly Health Committee has raised concerns about gaps in health care related to the Social Health Authority (SHA). According to the committee, despite 30 million Kenyans registering under the scheme, only 4 to 5 million…
Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramadhan on Wednesday, June 24, ordered the release of one suspect in the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire case. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the court found that the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) plans to petition Parliament to introduce legislation that sets minimum academic qualifications for people seeking elective office. IEBC National Steering Committee chairperson…
The United Alternative Government has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to guarantee full transparency in the technology it plans to deploy for the 2027 General Election. The Opposition warned that…
Secondary school principals are pushing for an increase in school fees, arguing that the current funding model no longer matches economic realities and the rising cost of implementing the Competency-Based Education (CBE). They want fees…
The war of words between the incumbent deputy president and his predecessor escalated when Kithure Kindiki dismissed DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s intellectual capacity and his grasp of Kenya’s constitution. The DP said Gachagua’s approach…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has temporarily suspended M.P. Shah Hospital from its panel of contracted healthcare providers, effective June 23, 2026, pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations. In a public notice released on…
Security agencies have intensified surveillance of politicians, student leaders, activists and community organizers ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations, amid growing concerns about potential disruptions to transport networks,…
The construction of the $1.4bn Blatnik Bridge replacement in Minnesota is advancing with JV contractor chosen for project. The Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation departments have named Ames-Kraemer Joint Venture II as preferred…
The construction of a $600 million Omni hotel development in New Orleans is making headway as the city council approves zoning change. However, the project has drawn clear lines of division between the council and residents. In a 7-0 vote,…
A Nakuru court has issued interim protection orders against a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer facing trial for the murder of his wife after allegations emerged that he has been threatening the victim’s family while in custody. Former…
The Standard Group PLC has issued a strong response to President William Ruto following a social media post in which the Head of State directly referenced the media house and criticized its journalism. In a statement signed by Group Chief…
Postmaster General David Steiner told a Senate committee Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service would restrict delivery of mail-in ballots to states that fail to provide lists of eligible voters, backing a Trump administration initiative…
