Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto continues to lead among presidential aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new Infotrak poll that puts his support at 32% among voters. The July 2026 Voice of the People Poll, which tracks…
A new Infotrak survey has identified a preferred opposition presidential ticket pairing Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna ahead of the next General Election. The poll found that 23% of respondents backed a…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, but Infotrak’s latest survey shows its lead over the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has narrowed. Infotrak reported that UDA attracts 22% support…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness if the country fails to tackle the rising wave of political violence, commonly referred to as “goonism,” ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has acknowledged that Kenyan politicians employ goons as renewed public concern grows over the use of criminal gangs during political activities. Speaking about recent incidents of violence linked to political…
Police have denied reports that Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s driver was shot during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu on Sunday, July 12, after violence erupted and forced the event to end abruptly. In a statement issued after…
Alice Muhuhu’s motivation is deeply personal. Growing up in Nairobi, she experienced the devastating consequences of delayed medical care after losing her father following a road accident. That loss exposed her early to how fragile life…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reminded candidates and political parties contesting the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election that the official campaign period ends at 6 p.m., in line with electoral law. In a…
KANU spokesperson Tony Gachoka has officially launched his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, pledging to fight corruption, dismantle cartels, and restore integrity in how the capital is run. In an interview on the evening of Sunday,…
The body of a banker who had been missing was found in the mortuary in Nairobi after a suspected stupefying incident. The body of Edgar Mokua was found at the City Mortuary days after his family launched a search for him. He had been…
Equity Group Approved as Green Climate Fund Accredited Entity, Unlocking New Climate Financing for Africa NAIROBI, Kenya – Equity Group Holdings has reached a major milestone after receiving official accreditation as an Accredited Entity…
Legal education in Kenya has undergone significant changes over the years based on the socio-political developments and constitutional requirements. From a colonial system designed to serve a handful of legal practitioners to today’s…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with faith-based organisations, describing the Church as a key…
NCBA hosted its inaugural Kisumu Property Investment Tour, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to homeownership in Western Kenya. The tour showcased the Bank’s property financing solutions, including Affordable Housing…
Darline Graham Nordone, the only surviving family member of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, spoke briefly Monday about her brother’s death and President Trump’s immediate endorsement of her as his interim successor in the Senate. “Actually,…
Graham Texas hydrogen project has entered a new development phase after plans for a green hydrogen production facility gave way to a data center project in Graham, Texas. The change follows a land sale agreement valued at up to $76.5…
Claude users in India now see rupee prices. Look closely and they are not actually cheaper. Here is what that tells us about what Kenya would, and would not, get.
Thousands of students admitted to Kenya’s public universities can now apply for government scholarships and student loans after the Universities Fund officially opened applications for the 2026-27 academic year under the country’s…
Bosch has begun sample production at its $2 billion semiconductor facility in Roseville, California, marking a major milestone in the company’s effort to establish domestic silicon carbide chip manufacturing as demand grows across the…
Political leaders from Kisii and Kisumu counties have intensified calls for decisive action against political goonism, warning that unchecked violence threatens peace, democracy and economic development as the country heads toward the 2027…
A Nigerian man accused of illegally obtaining a Kenyan national identity card and unlawfully residing in the country denied the charges against him at the Milimani Law Courts. Joseph Temple Tochukwu, also known as Joseph Temple Obare,…
A suspected member of an armed gang linked to the recent robbery at a popular Westlands restaurant was shot dead during a police operation in Joska, Machakos County, as detectives intensified efforts to dismantle a criminal network blamed…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved a plan to partner with Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil SGPS on rehabilitating a key railway. This railway is critical in transporting copper and cobalt. The Congolese part of…
Kenyan Community Mourns 10-Year-Old Collins Namaswa After Tragic Drowning in Texas, Family Appeals for Support Texas, USA – The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Collins Namaswa, a…
