Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has signed into law the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing comprehensive reforms designed to strengthen Kenya’s financial system, enhance banking oversight, and improve the country’s capacity…
Three people have narrowly escaped death after a train engine collided with a lorry transporting bread at the Limuru Railway Crossing near Bata Shoe Company on July 6. According to the eyewitnesses, the lorry driver claimed that the train…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued new directives on excise duty following changes introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. In a notice dated July 6 2026, issued to manufacturers and importers, the tax body confirmed that bottled…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited Kenyans to submit memoranda on draft regulations governing campaign financing ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a public notice dated July 6, the electoral agency…
Veteran Kenyan journalist Muliro Telewa has died at the age of 68 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nakuru, according to his family. Family members said Telewa had been living with kidney failure for some time, but the condition…
Access to affordable credit can be a game-changer for individuals seeking to acquire assets, meet pressing financial needs or achieve long-term personal goals. Whether it is purchasing a home appliance, financing education, renovating a…
Billbergia Group and alternative asset manager Metrics Credit Partners have made an early start to construction after securing City of Sydney approval for Castlereagh Place. This project is a $3.5 billion mixed-use development that…
FIFA has appointed Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh to officiate the United States’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Belgium on July 6 at Seattle’s Lumen Field. The appointment of the officiating referee came just hours after…
Sometimes, financial emergencies arise without warning. A medical bill, urgent school fees, an unexpected car repair or a pressing household expense can quickly strain even the most carefully planned budget. In such moments, access to…
A six-year-old boy died after being bitten by a snake at his family’s home in Laikipia East Sub-County. According to police, the child, identified as Emanuel Kaburia, was using an outdoor bathroom at around 6 p.m. on July 5 when he emerged…
At least one person was confirmed dead following a goon attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy in Keumbu area, Kisii County, on Friday, July 3. Police confirmed the death. Grief has engulfed the family of 36-year-old Vincent Osiemo, popularly…
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has cleared the air on why a flight bound for New York was forced to return to Nairobi on the night of July 5. According to the national carrier, Flight KQ 002D, scheduled to depart Nairobi for New York, developed a…
Residents of the flood-prone Kano plains in Kisumu County are beginning to see hope after years of devastating floods, following the implementation of a major government flood mitigation project aimed at protecting lives, livelihoods and…
A private company has been making billions of money from the Social Health Authority (SHA) that was controversially started by President William Ruto to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to a report that was…
President William Ruto will today lead the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in commemorating the institution’s century of excellence in public service. A highlight of the three-day centenary celebrations will be the “unveiling of a plaque…
The government has reportedly released Sh4 billion to start paying verified hospital claims owed to healthcare facilities under the former National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The payments target claims of Sh10 million and below. In a…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to make former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua his business by monitoring him every day until the 2027 general election. He accused Gachagua of orchestrating violence and said the…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has officially confirmed that he has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, saying deep frustration and a sense of alienation drove his decision. Speaking in his constituency on Saturday,…
Kenyans have been encouraged to join the Saba Saba March on July 7, 2026, to honour victims of alleged killings and enforced disappearances and to demand accountability through peaceful, lawful means. The Social Justice Centres Working…
The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul has announced scholarship opportunities for Kenyan students studying in South Korea under the Woojung Education and Culture Foundation for the 2026 Fall Semester. In an update dated Friday, July 3, the embassy…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi lauded the latest deals between Kenya and Saudi Arabia, describing the agreements signed on Sunday as a significant milestone. He said the latest agreements mark a new chapter in the bilateral…
A Kenya Airways flight bound for New York was forced to return to Nairobi on Sunday evening after developing a technical fault mid-air. The airline described the turn-back as a precautionary safety measure, carried out in line with…
The construction of the $500M Qiddiya Speed Park F1 circuit in Saudi Arabia is advancing as QIC issues latest updates. An Exclusive Viewing Lounge is being built at the Speed Park in Qiddiya Entertainment City. Once complete, its aim is…
Detectives are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County. According to police, the incident was reported on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after a security…
