Latest news stories from across Kenya.
By M, KNA A chief and a school teacher were shot dead after unknown number of suspected Al Shabaab militants ambushed villagers at the Kenya-Somalia border town of Hulugho. Hulugho Chief Abdifatah Gandhi was killed on the spot when the…
By H, KNA The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has launched a hassle-free mobile enrollment exercise for the issuance of national identity (ID) cards dubbed Usajili Mashinani. The Usajili Mashinani is a people-centred…
By H, KNA Tana River governor Major (Rtd.) Dhadho Godhana, has issued a firm warning to county staff that the era of “business as usual” is over, calling for a renewed culture of efficiency, accountability and people-centred service…
By D, KNA Almost all candidates who sat for last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Ikuu Boys High School have qualified for university entry points. With a mean score of 9.2, at least 310 out of the 315 candidates…
By S, KNA The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has advised Kenyans to brace for a drier day as the October-November –December short rains come to an end. The department has also urged farmers to adopt moisture conserving measures in…
By A, KNA Kaimu kamishina wa kaunti ya Elgeyo Marakwet Julius Maiyo amewaonya watu wanaochochea vurugu kati ya wananchi katika eneo la Kamoingon kaunti ndogo ya Keiyo Kaskazini kuwa watachukuliwa hatua kali za kisheria. Hili linafuatia…
By A, KNA Girls drawn from the expansive West Pokot region gathered at the HerLab facility in Morpus to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, under the global theme, “The Girl Child: The Change We Lead, the Change I…
By H, KNA Some 2800 fruit tree seedlings have been planted in Kwale county to mark this year’s Mazingira Day. The fruit tree planting exercise at Mavirivirini Primary School in Mwavumbo Ward, Samburu Sub-County of Kwale was led by Deputy…
By G, KNA Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has announced release of Sh98 million owed to the troubled St. Mary’s Mission Hospital in Mumias, Kakamega county paving way for its reopening. Speaking to the press outside the Kakamega…
By P, KNA Makueni county governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has officially commissioned Kwa Makau borehole in Mavindini Ward, Kathozweni Sub county, which was funded by the Charity Water Mission to the tune of Sh10.2 million. The project,…
By S, KNA A father of eight who pleaded not guilty to defiling his 17- months- old niece at his house has been jailed for life by a Kericho court. Kericho Senior Resident Magistrate Japhet Bii found Justus Kipsigei Cheruiyot, 46, guilty of…
By S, KNA Calls have intensified for African nations to coordinate efforts to scale up the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spur inclusive economic development. Speaking during the Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC2025) in…
By N, KNA The government of Kenya has urged stronger regional cooperation in climate services to address worsening climate shocks across the Horn of Africa. Speaking at the official opening of the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate…
By S, KNA The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has kicked off a series of public consultations on seven draft regulations and the Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening oversight of Kenya’s upstream and…
By S, KNA Civil society groups in Mombasa county have condemned the rising cases of child molestation at the Coastal region, urging the government and the Judiciary to impose tougher penalties and stricter bail terms for offenders. The…
By S, KNA The County Government of Nyeri has launched an aggressive beautification campaign in all its towns areas as a way of giving urban centres a new facelift. Dubbed Adopt A street/Roundabout the initiative is partnering with…
By A, KNA Even though the majority of Kenyan farmers are aware of crop insurance and its benefits, only a few understand how it works, thus limiting their ability to make decisions with regard to its uptake. It is against this background…
The Environment and Land Court has dismissed a petition challenging the upgrade of the Ihithe–Ndunyu Njeru Road, handing the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) a major legal victory and paving the way for the project to proceed…
Kenya Airways today restored its Boeing 777-300ER to the Nairobi–London Heathrow route, strengthening capacity on one of its busiest international services and marking an important milestone in the airline’s long-term growth and recovery…
Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas as the site for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion shipyard the company says will become one of the most advanced maritime manufacturing facilities in the world. Construction is set to begin in 2026,…
From Samburu to Silicon Valley: How Boaz Leleina Is Building the Future of AI in the United States Boaz Leleina’s remarkable journey from the remote pastoralist community of Opiroi in Samburu County, Kenya, to Silicon Valley, California,…
President William Ruto has asked Kenyans not to allow elections to undermine the unity of the country. The President noted that there will always be life after elections and urged Kenyans to maintain unity at all times. He said once an…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that its systems will be unavailable for 60 hours starting Friday, July 17, evening, to allow scheduled preventive maintenance. In a public notice issued on Friday, July 17,…
The Government has announced plans to accelerate the rehabilitation and desilting of colonial-era dams across the North Rift region as part of efforts to strengthen water security and protect farmers from the effects of climate change. The…
