Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Ol Kalou Constituency is holding a by-election for the Member of Parliament seat following the death of David Kiaraho in March 2026. The poll is being closely watched as a test of political strength in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027…
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Kakamega County residents can access healthcare services through Social Health Authority (SHA)-approved facilities licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). The facilities range from referral hospitals and…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Deputy Senate Minority Whip. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the leadership change during Thursday’s July 16, sitting after receiving official…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for an end to the use of Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) records as a requirement for employment, saying the practice unfairly denies qualified job seekers access to employment. While addressing the…
Kenya’s rugby season is about to come alive as the SportPesa National Rugby 7s Circuit 2026 kicks off on 25th July in Nakuru, marking the beginning of an exciting six-legged journey across the country. From thrilling tackles to spectacular…
NCBA, and ePure Motion have signed a strategic partnership to expand access to electric mobility solutions for customers purchasing electric vehicles through structured asset finance solutions. Through this partnership, qualifying salaried…
The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center expansion in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania has completed its structural steel frame, marked by a beam topping ceremony held on July 15. The nearly $900 million project is being delivered by Turner…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and public access to government information as Kenya embarks on consultations for its inaugural State of Openness Report.…
NCBA has opened recruitment for its 2026 China Market Linkage & Business Exposure Programme, expanding participation for the first time to Commercial and SME Banking customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The unique…
Kenya’s Transport Ministry has signed a contract with Lebanon-founded engineering company Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to oversee engineering supervision for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion. Speaking during the…
New Jersey nuclear project has entered a crucial planning phase after Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation directing the state to pursue at least one advanced nuclear reactor with a minimum generating capacity of 1,100 MW. The law…
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah has expressed confidence in winning the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School, Muchina said he is prepared to accept the outcome of Thursday’s…
Global commodities trader Trafigura has withdrawn from a proposed 2,000 MW cross-border electricity transmission line project that was intended to transport surplus hydropower from Angola to energy-hungry mining operations in the…
Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail has advanced into another key milestone after the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) appointed global engineering and construction firm Bechtel as the delivery partner for the project’s development phase.…
As Argentina prepares for another FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated why greatness extends far beyond talent. At 39 years old, the Argentine captain has shown that experience, intelligence and leadership can be…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued guidance to contracted healthcare providers on the required documents for submitting healthcare claims for children under alternative care arrangements. In a notice dated July 16, SHA said it…
A father and his son have each been sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting a woman over a false claim that she had caused the son’s genitals to disappear in Kilifi County. In a statement on July 16, the Office of the Director of…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has launched an online Medical Attestation Certificate system. According to KMPDC, the online system will enable licensed medical practitioners to process and issue certificates…
Government efforts to address youth unemployment through entrepreneurship are beginning to bear fruit, with beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme using financial support to establish…
Kenya has been listed among 18 countries most vulnerable to fertilizer supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Gulf region, according to a new report by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The report warns that countries…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku has announced that thousands of civil servants will receive salary increases from August 1, 2026. Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, on Wednesday, Ruku said the salary review directed…
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has lauded Austria’s contribution to the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding on Labour and Migration Cooperation. The CS described it as a critical framework that…
The Government of Kenya has taken a major step towards the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following the signing of the Engineer-Consultant Contract for the airport’s planned expansion and redevelopment program.…
Security agencies are investigating an incident where a loaded pistol was recovered from a dustbin at Moi International Airport in Mombasa. The firearm was discovered on Wednesday night by a cleaner while emptying a rubbish bin near…
