Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The construction of the long-awaited Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension will commence in July 2026. Kenya Railways confirmed that preparations for the multi-billion-shilling project are now in the final stages.…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has directed the Kenya Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) to review the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee structure, citing compliance concerns with the Sustainable…
Rice is a staple food in many households, making it one of the fastest-moving commodities in the food business. Its consistent demand throughout the year has made rice trading an attractive venture for entrepreneurs seeking a reliable…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reassured Kenyans that the establishment of Ebola quarantine and isolation facilities in the country does not mean Kenya has recorded a case of the deadly virus. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale…
At least two people have been confirmed dead after a block of Gikomba Market collapsed and trapped several people during demolitions. According to Kamkunji Member of Parliament (MP) Yusuf Hassan, on June 25, the victims were part of a…
Police in Dagoretti, Nairobi launched investigations into the murder of a 21-year-old man whose body was found outside his rented house on Thursday morning. According to the police, the incident was reported by a man who identified the…
Kenya plans to connect the National Registration Bureau’s database with a new facial recognition surveillance system in six major cities, a move the government says will improve how police detect crime and carry out investigations.…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah has urged the Ministry of Health to assess potential public health risks linked to a content creator, Rodgers Oloo Magudha,…
The government has assured Kenyans that no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been reported in the country as health authorities intensify preparedness efforts amid ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.…
Kenyan travellers who hold valid residence permits in several developed countries can now apply for visas on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The change follows a new directive announced by the UAE Embassy in Nairobi. In a…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that, starting July 1, 2026, all vehicles, including private cars, will face mandatory inspections and new inspection fees. The change comes under the Traffic (Motor Vehicle…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that all pharmacies, chemists, drug manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and healthcare facilities that handle pharmaceutical products must complete fresh registration…
Tthe Land and Environment Court in Meru has once again halted the construction of a proposed airstrip, state lodge, and golf course inside the Imenti Forest. Justice Oguttu Mboya issued the temporary freeze after five Meru residents –…
A Nairobi High Court has dismissed a petition by Kituo Cha Sheria that sought to protect elderly women in Kilifi County and Kisii County who, the petition alleged, faced killings after being labeled witches, citing insufficient evidence.…
Kenyan U.S. Army Veteran Bariu David Kinyua’s Appeal to Congress Highlights Plight of Deported Immigrant Veterans The story of David Kinyua Bariu, a Kenyan-born U.S. Army veteran who was deported from the United States after serving in the…
The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Bangale Police Station in Tana River County died during a security operation targeting armed militia in Bangale Sub-County. According to police , Chief Inspector Sylvester Wambua was part of a joint…
A diplomatic incident unfolded at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister was denied entry into Kenya and deported back to Mogadishu over allegations linked to a Kenyan passport. According…
An autopsy conducted on the body of a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer who was initially believed to have died by suicide at Nakuru National Park has ruled out the possibility of self-inflicted injuries, opening a new line of…
Space exploration company SpaceX is preparing to significantly expand the infrastructure supporting its next-generation Starship rocket program through the construction of a dedicated natural gas pipeline known as “Starpipe.” The project…
Construction has begun on the Nazareth Solar Project, a 201-megawatt utility-scale solar development in Swisher County, Texas. Developed by Vesper Energy, the project will add new renewable energy capacity to the ERCOT grid and expand the…
hThe CO Bar Solar and Storage Complex in Arizona has secured approximately $2.6 billion in financing commitments, advancing a renewable energy development valued at between $2.9 billion and $3.05 billion. The five-project portfolio will…
Kenyan Diaspora Unites at KUSAT Innovation & AI Conference 2026 to Shape Africa’s AI Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Kenyan diaspora demonstrated its growing influence in technology and innovation by gathering at Marymount University for the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a statement following the June 25 demonstrations. Speaking at Harambee House, the CS, Murkomen, commended Kenyans for the peaceful demonstration, as it aligns with the constitutional…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended security agencies for their role in maintaining law and order during Thursday’s demonstrations across major towns. He stated that their preparedness…
