Latest news stories from across Kenya.
An emotional farewell unfolded in Ademasajida village, Wajir West, when Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers took away an ostrich from a woman who had raised it from a tiny chick. The removal brought a heartbreaking end to an unlikely,…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lost his position as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip. The decision comes just days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) approved his removal as the Secretary General of the Orange…
The High Court has thrown out a petition challenging the registration of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). In her ruling, Justice Roselyne Aburili made it clear that litigants must first take…
Several schools in Nairobi have issued alerts to parents after suspected mumps cases emerged among pupils, according to Nation.Africa. The schools used communication platforms to urge families to monitor symptoms closely and keep any child…
The High Court has suspended the implementation of an Executive Order that placed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior. The suspension runs until the court hears and rules on a constitutional…
A section of opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, alleging the decision was orchestrated at State House before being…
For many Kenyan students studying in the United States, earning a master’s degree is seen as the final academic milestone before entering the job market. Yet for those with an interest in research, innovation, or academia, the journey…
Oil and gas player Orcadian has revealed a concept to develop the Earlham and Orwell gas fields using an offshore power station with integrated carbon capture. This development will generate low-carbon power for a co-located offshore data…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified efforts to combat child trafficking and sexual exploitation through a new partnership with child protection organisation Marici Kenya. The collaboration was formalised on…
A political row has erupted in Kitutu Chache North after Jubilee Party National Chairman and West Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi accused Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi of allegedly importing voters into the constituency ahead of the…
The government’s plan to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has reached a major milestone following the signing of the Engineer-Consultant Contract for the multi-billion-shilling project. The agreement was signed by…
Chief Justice Martha Koome, called for speedydelivery of appellate justice and a renewed focus on eliminating case backlog while emphasizing the central role of the Court of Appeal within Kenya’s constitutional architecture. Speaking…
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that public servants across the country will begin receiving enhanced salaries from August 1, 2026, following a government-approved…
A father and his son were sentenced on Wednesday to a one-year jail term each for assaulting a woman on false claims of causing the disappearance of the son’s genitals. Benson Ngala Daniel, 49, and Ruphus Chai Ngala, 19, pleaded guilty to…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asked security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disorder during the Ol Kalou by-election, vowing that anyone found responsible will face the…
Kamau Ngotho of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, succeeding the late David Njuguna Kiaraho, who died in March 2026. The IEBC Returning Officer, Antony Njiraine, declared Sammy Douglas…
Kenyan-Born Professor Robert Mokaya Makes UK History as First Black President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Kenyan-born scientist Professor Robert Mokaya has achieved a historic milestone in the United Kingdom after becoming the first…
Nation Media Group has condemned the assault on its journalists while they were covering the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election, raising concerns over the safety of media personnel during election coverage. In a statement, the company said…
Most players in East Africa now open a game on their phone before they open a laptop. And a lot of them pick fast, short casino games instead of the long, heavy ones. Popular and fun games like Chicken Road Kenya, where a cartoon chicken…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said voting in the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election was largely successful, with the exercise concluding peacefully in most polling stations as vote counting got underway. In…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is progressing smoothly, with most polling stations opening on time and voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1pm. In a status…
KCB in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched a dedicated mortgage scheme designed to make home ownership more accessible and affordable for military personnel.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Senate Minority Whip. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the decision, which follows a resolution by the Minority Party to replace him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. In a…
SportPesa Kenya’s World Cup campaign, Katambe na SportPesa, is giving football fans more ways to take part as the tournament excitement continues. With KSh 5,000,000 up for grabs and 250 winners set to be rewarded, the campaign has become…
