Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Thousands of students selected through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year are preparing to join universities. In addition to academic preparation, understanding university…
Presidential aspirant Onyango Oloo has appealed to the Mt. Kenya region to support his bid to become Kenya’s next president. Oloo made the appeal in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, during the commissioning of the Freedom and Opportunity Party’s…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into allegations of the presence of armed goons during the Ol Kalou by-election, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said. “The DCI has opened an investigation…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion today on Sunday, with defending champions Argentina taking on Spain in a highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, at 10:00 pm EAT. The South Americans are chasing history as…
For thousands of Kenyan students each year, studying in the United Kingdom represents an opportunity to access globally recognized qualifications, world-class research institutions, multicultural learning environments, and strong…
Media personality Amina Abdi Rabar has criticized American actress Skai Jackson over Kenya lacking mirrors comments she made during a discussion about her experiences in Africa. In a viral clip, Skai Jackson recalled visiting a school in a…
As Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ title tonight, Coca-Cola Kenya will bring thousands of football fans together at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the country’s biggest FIFA World…
Residents of Ruiru, Kiambu County, are living in fear following reports of a mysterious attacker who allegedly assaults victims and bites them at night. The incidents have sparked anxiety among residents, with them calling on security…
Kenya Airways has cancelled its flight from New York to Nairobi after severe weather conditions disrupted airport operations in the United States city. In a customer update issued on July 19, the national carrier said that Flight KQ003,…
A 31-year-old woman died after she was attacked by a buffalo in Tana River County. The victim, identified as Zeinab Mahmud, was attacked on Saturday at Bahati Village near Bahati Primary School in Tana Delta Sub-County. A team of police…
Kenya Power has announced industrial attachment opportunities for the September–November 2026 intake. In its notice, the utility said the program targets continuing students seeking to gain hands-on work experience and develop key…
Police and rescue teams were searching for a fisherman who remains missing after a fishing expedition off the Kilifi coast ended in tragedy. The two fishermen including Joseph Randu Nzai, 20, left Muyu wa Kae Village in Magarini Sub-County…
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They picked him from the streets with no warrant, no charge, and no court arraignment. Just a locked room & silence. Mulinge Muteti, a Kenyan human rights defender, went to commemorate the June 25th protest killings. What happened next, he…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale have announced a series of appointments and reappointments to key government boards and councils in the education and health sectors. In a gazette…
Tenwek High School has issued a statement clarifying viral photos showing a guard of honor during its 2026 Prize Giving and Speech Day. In a statement issued on July 18, 2026, the school said information circulating online about the event…
Kenyan Diaspora Community in Richmond, Virginia Mourns the Passing of Beloved Matriarch Agatha Nyakinyua Karuri The Kenyan diaspora community in Richmond, Virginia, is mourning the loss of one of its most respected pioneers and community…
The Snowshoe BESS project has secured a major regulatory milestone after receiving site permit approval for construction of a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage facility in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Valued at approximately $300…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media notice claiming that teachers would receive the second phase of salary increases under the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)…
NCBA Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with insurance intermediaries as it champions greater awareness and adoption of marine insurance solutions amid growth in Kenya’s trade and maritime sectors.…
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now says the 20,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders distributed to Ol Kalou residents will be refilled at retail shops designated by the National Oil Company in the Constituency. In a statement…
Tanzania’s President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan will launch the construction of the eagerly-awaited 506-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line from Tabora to Kigoma. This will mark another milestone in Tanzania’s railway modernisation…
Allies of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula have intensified calls for President William Ruto to pick a running mate from Western Kenya, arguing that the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election signals waning political…
The Government has assured Kenyans that no sensitive data was accessed or lost following the cyberattack that compromised the official website of the President. In a statement on Saturday, Information, Communications and the Digital…
