Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Notable universities across Kenya have been established for different reasons, some due to the equitable distribution of resources, others due to executive decision, and we have others like Chuka University, whose foundation was…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has paid county government health facilities Ksh27.91 billion in healthcare claims, representing about 80 per cent of all claims that have completed or progressed through the adjudication process. In a…
Tahmeed Coach is one of East Africa’s leading long-distance transport companies, operating passenger and parcel services across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. With a fleet of more than 60 buses and an extensive network that links major cities…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Diana Mwaniki in the acting capacity of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 July 2026, pending regulatory approval. The announcement follows the appointment of Yusuf Omari, the…
The United Kingdom’s drive to expand its nuclear generating capacity has received another significant boost after Polish billionaire Michal Solowow unveiled plans to invest up to £35 billion (US$48 billion) for the development of 14 small…
Kenyan motorists and drivers traveling through major towns and urban centers could face instant penalties for speeding, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). On February 24, NTSA announced plans to deploy over…
The Government has evacuated 151 Kenyan nationals from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals. In a statement on Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign…
Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs recorded a statement with police as investigations intensify into the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma, who died after an incident involving the PS’s security detail in…
The Government of Kenya has intensified efforts to safely evacuate Kenyan nationals affected by xenophobic violence and intimidation in South Africa, with 151 citizens already returned home as of July 2, 2026. Prime Cabinet Secretary and…
The Kenya Nobody Told You About — The One 7,000 Miles Away There is a Kenya in Boston. There is another in Dallas, Minneapolis, Tampa, Seattle, Atlanta, Houston, and many other American cities. These communities have no official borders,…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining has postponed consideration of a public petition challenging the implementation of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project after concerns emerged that the…
Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Jacobs Fikirini has apologized to the family of Cecil Ouma following the fatal shooting involving his security detail and has recorded a statement with police as investigations continue. In a statement on…
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has called for a review of the 50km/h speed limits imposed on sections of the country’s major highways, arguing that the restrictions are inconsistent with the design and purpose of modern…
Site mobilization will begin in the coming weeks for the Fleming Solar Farm, a 235-megawatt-peak (MWp) photovoltaic project in Fleming County, Kentucky, ACCIONA Energía announced. The step marks an early construction milestone as the…
US President Donald Trump once called cryptocurrency a “scam”. It’s now a major moneymaker for him: his just-released annual financial disclosure shows he made more than US$1 billion from cryptocurrency last year. This news has raised the…
Construction has begun on the 28-megawatt solar facility that will power America’s first commercial-scale cobalt processing facility, advancing EVelution Energy‘s $450 million Arizona project intended to help build secure U.S. critical…
Vivo Energy has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan. In a press statement dated July 2, 2026, the company announced that the transaction, first announced in November 2025, gives Vivo Energy…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as the new Chairman of its Board, marking a leadership transition at the bourse as Kiprono Kittony retires after six years of service. Mulwa will assume the role on July 13,…
Chungcheong industrial construction is moving into a major development phase after detailed plans confirmed a $90 billion investment across South Korea’s central region. The long-term construction program will deliver new semiconductor…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered a ban on the delivery of antibiotics through boda boda riders and online platforms, warning that the practice will soon become illegal as the government intensifies its crackdown on…
Initiative Targets Working Capital Challenges for Distributors and Retailers Absa Bank Kenya and Unilever Kenya have launched a Sh4 billion financing programme aimed at easing working capital constraints for distributors and retailers. The…
Kenya and Italy have today signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime, marking a further step in the growing security partnership between the two countries. Signed between the Ministry of Interior…
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $265 million in financing for the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco. This funding is set to support one of Africa’s largest clean-energy storage projects. The project is…
The US Embassy Nairobi has announced that it will temporarily close its offices on Friday, July 3, 2026. In a statement issued on July 2, the US Embassy in Kenya Officials said the closure is in observance of U.S. Independence Day, which…
