Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A 17-year-old student in Karaoro Village, Kokwanyo Location, Homa Bay County, committed suicide Monday using his father’s service pistol. The deceased, Terryken Odhiambo, a student at Maseno National School in Kisumu, had returned home for…
The race to expand South Korea’s offshore wind capacity has taken a major step forward after a consortium led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) was selected as the preferred bidder for the 800MW Jeonbuk Southwest Offshore Wind…
Construction has begun on the first vertical development at The Point, a planned 600-acre mixed-use district in Draper, Utah, marking the transition from early-stage preparation into above-ground building activity within one of the state’s…
Implementation of a proposed 900-acre data center by MidAmerican is taking shape in Salix, Iowa despite fierce opposition. Energy company MidAmerican is interested in developing a campus on the land parcel, which was annexed by the Salix…
A 419-acre land parcel in Pasco County, Florida, has been acquired for the Explore by Del Webb Verona project, a planned residential development along the SR-52 corridor in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions. The acquisition…
Russia Begins Compensation Process for Families of 38 Kenyan War Victims The Russian government has initiated the process of identifying and compensating the families of 38 Kenyan nationals who were either killed or declared Missing in…
Kenyan digital creator Vincent Owino, popularly known as Vindee Official, has become one of the country’s fastest-rising online personalities after transitioning from viral prank videos to In Real Life (IRL) livestreaming. The content…
Kirinyaga County residents, particularly the youth, have been urged to seek guidance and support from family members, religious leaders, chiefs, and other community leaders whenever they face challenges, instead of resorting to suicide or…
The proposed Las Vegas Diamond Arena has reached a key development milestone after securing full control of its planned arena footprint near the Las Vegas Strip, strengthening its positioning as a potential future home for an NBA…
The South Korea semiconductor mega-project is the largest industrial bet the country has ever placed, an 800 trillion won programme worth roughly $518 billion that will plant four new memory chip fabrication plants in the nation’s…
Fly748.com has announced a Sh3 million diamond sponsorship in support of the 2nd Edition of Run 4 Seniors, a Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) fundraising event scheduled for 18 July 2026 at Karura Forest, Nairobi. The sponsorship will support the…
Former Kenyan Athlete Appeals After Receiving 80-Year Prison Sentence in Mexico A Kenyan man serving an 80-year prison sentence in Mexico is pleading with the Kenyan government to intervene, claiming he was denied basic legal protections…
Rights activists have accused the management of Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) of failing to address what they describe as a deepening healthcare crisis, citing shortages of critical medical equipment, personnel and essential…
Public servants in Uasin Gishu County underwent a comprehensive healthcare benefits awareness session on the Social Health Authority (SHA). The sensitization exercise covered the newly introduced Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund…
As the laboratory challenge in Junior Secondary schools persists, there is a reprieve on the matter as the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) offers an ingenious solution to the challenge. The…
A new evaluation of the Regional Programme on Water and Sanitation for Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities in East Africa (R-WASH) shows progress in improving water services for displacement-affected communities…
Kenya and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have committed to working together in developing a harmonised regional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital inclusion to drive economic growth, enhance…
I&M Bank has moved to recruit Abdi Mohamed, the current chief executive of Absa Bank Kenya, in a major shake-up in the country’s banking sector. The lender on Monday, June 29, announced that Abdi Mohamed has been appointed Chief Executive…
Kenya and Rwanda have signed a landmark agreement that will allow Kigali to import bulk refined petroleum products through Mombasa under a government-to-government framework. The signing ceremony was held at KASNEB Tower in Nairobi on June…
A Kericho-based anti-drug activist, William Rotich, has called on the national and county governments to strengthen psychosocial support systems and structured engagements in schools, saying the measures could help prevent strikes and…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hit back at a Standard report claiming the county spent Ksh235.37 million on travel, accusing the newspaper of misrepresenting the facts and misleading the public. In a statement issued hours after the…
President William Ruto has officially opened the 820-metre Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the Sh3.8 billion project as a major step towards easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in Nairobi. Speaking during the…
Kazakhstan has officially broken ground on the Mirny wind project, a landmark 1-gigawatt (GW) renewable energy development in the southern Zhambyl Region that combines large-scale wind generation with advanced battery storage. The…
Kazakhstan officially launched the construction works of a landmark 1-gigawatt (GW) wind power project in the southern Zhambyl Region on June 29. This project marks one of the largest renewable energy investments in the country’s history.…
