Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has emerged as the most preferred presidential aspirant in Central Kenya. According to the latest Infotrak poll on July 13, the poll places Matiang’i at the top of the preferred presidential…
Essex data center project has encountered a significant hurdle after Britain’s overloaded electricity grid delayed the project’s power connection. The setback threatens the delivery schedule for the hyper scale AI facility in Loughton,…
Campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election came to an end Monday, with United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders asking police and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure peaceful elections on…
Samsung Electronics has accelerated plans for its flagship semiconductor manufacturing complex in Yongin, South Korea, targeting the start of operations at its first chip fabrication (fab) plant in 2029 – up to two years earlier than…
A midnight fire destroyed the administration block at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School in Nakuru County, leaving offices and valuable school equipment in ruins. Police said the incident was reported shortly after midnight on Monday by the…
A two-year-old girl died after accidentally taking poisoned porridge that had allegedly been prepared to kill a dog in Tharaka Nithi County. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Kamathiuthiu Village, Kanjoro Location, within…
Eleven Al-Shabaab terrorists have been killed and seven others left with serious injuries following a ground assault near the Kenya-Somalia border. The intelligence led operation carried by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Sunday morning…
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku faces the prospect of a jail term after the High Court admitted a contempt application accusing him of defying orders suspending the transfer of management of Amboseli National Park from the national…
Mechanics: The garage business in Kenya plays a vital role in keeping millions of vehicles on the road. While many mechanics are skilled, honest professionals, others exploit customers through dishonest practices that lead to unnecessary…
A huge fire tore through a bar in Bangkok late on Sunday, killing at least 27 people and leaving eight critically injured. The blaze started near the stage of the bar in the popular Chatuchak district, then spread rapidly, cutting power…
A new twist has emerged in the alleged shooting of a driver of Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata after the National Police Service (NPS) disputed reports surrounding the incident. In a press statement released on July 12, 2026, the NPS…
Naom Monari trained as a nurse and experienced early in her career within Kenya’s public health system how difficult it was for patients with long-term conditions to access care outside major cities. In 2017, she founded Bena Care to…
Siaya Governor James Orengo criticized the long-held Kenyan tradition where politicians hand out lavish cash donations at public events. He said the public must scrutinize where that money comes from. Speaking during a church service at…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Odinga defended his controversial call for President William Ruto to adopt benevolent dictatorship. While speaking in Yala, Gem Constituency, Siaya County, Oburu said critics took his remarks…
President William Ruto pledged to work with leaders and residents across the country, regardless of political affiliation. He said his administration aims to deliver development to every region. Speaking during a church service at ACK St.…
Kenya has officially started preparing learners for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era following the launch of a nationwide digital learning programme that will supply smart classroom technology to 10,382 public junior secondary schools.…
Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed claims that the Linda Mwananchi movement has split. He said the movement’s leadership stays united and remains focused on working together. Speaking on Sunday at St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral in…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will meet Uhuru Kenyatta before the United Opposition decides on its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a consultation meeting at his Wamunyoro residence…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said on Sunday, July 12, that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has three major fears. In a statement, Kuria claimed that Gachagua fears the rise of any alternative political…
Ryan Ogam has completed his move to Belgian second-tier club RFC Liège, where he becomes the team’s second signing of the summer window. In a statement released on Saturday, July 12, the club said the Harambee Stars forward joins from…
A 25-year-old man died after his house caught fire in the early hours of Sunday in Kwa Zablon Village, Ngumo Sublocation, Lari Sub-County, Kiambu County. According to police, the incident was reported on Sunday morning. Preliminary…
The bid process for the next $100bn Jafurah gas development phase has officially been launched by Saudi Aramco. The process marks a major milestone in the project as production ramps up ahead of schedule. Amin Nasser, Aramco’s CEO, calls…
One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday after violent clashes erupted outside St. Stephen ACK Church in Milimani, Kisumu, where Siaya Governor James Orengo and other leaders affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Mt. Kenya residents not to gamble with coming elections in 2027, saying re-electing President Ruto is the best option for the region. He asked the residents to continue supporting the…
