Latest news stories from across Kenya.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has outlined the next steps in the government’s plan to ease the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax burden on low-income workers, saying nationwide public participation will be conducted before the…
New Springfield aircraft manufacturing will gain significant momentum after the City of Springfield confirmed that Electra has selected the city for its new original equipment manufacturing (OEM) facility and corporate headquarters. The…
Paul Mburu Kinyanjui, the founder of Mbukinya Bus Company, one of Kenya’s longest-serving Public Service Vehicle Companies, has died. The businessman, who was aged 91, passed away on 19th July 2026. The cause of his death has not been…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that the government will intensify inspections across the country to ensure workers are paid in line with the gazetted minimum wage. Appearing before the Senate on July 22, Mutua said…
Why is the US president now handing out US$1,000 to American babies – and what does it have to do with a retirement system built on the other side of the world? President Donald Trump has pointed to Australia as an inspiration for his…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has warned that the government will begin a crackdown on buildings and construction sites that fail to comply with disability accessibility laws, saying non-compliance will no…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has been named Kenya’s Best Retail Bank and Kenya’s Best Digital Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, cementing its position as one of the country’s leading financial…
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors officially voted on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to approve a resolution supporting a monumental $100 billion data center campus at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The resolution…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has approved a uniform monthly salary top-up allowance of Sh45,625 for government security officers deployed as personal security officers, commonly known as bodyguards, to eligible State and…
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director General encouraged urgent action Tuesday to contain the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that if countries “don’t stop the…
A swarm of wild bees killed twin girls and injured several other people in a tragic incident at a homestead in Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County. According to police, the attack occurred on Tuesday in Kobala Village, Kawino…
Imagine having to jump from one mobile app to another just to complete everyday tasks such as sending money, buying data bundles, checking your airtime balance or accessing customer support. It is a routine many smartphone users have grown…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Senior Principal Magistrate attached to Kangema Law Courts and a Principal Probation Officer over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a litigant in exchange…
Coast Regional Police Commander (RPC) Ali Nuno has warned politicians against inciting violence and hiring criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying security agencies will firmly enforce the law to safeguard peace and…
The Medline Perris California distribution center will bring roughly 1 million square feet of new medical supply capacity to the Inland Empire, as the Northfield, Illinois based healthcare products giant continues to rebuild and expand its…
African leaders have been urged to strengthen domestic health financing, improve accountability and embrace strategic innovation to build resilient and sustainable healthcare systems across the continent. The call emerged during a…
Police in Kiambu County have launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of killing two fellow labourers and seriously injuring another at Mugumo Drive Estate in Kiambu Town. The suspect, identified as Moses Kigera, fled the scene after the…
Kenyans planning demonstrations and public assemblies could soon notify the authority electronically under the new proposed Facilitation of Assembly, Picketing and Demonstration Bill, 2026. Under the new protest bill, a notification of an…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will gain sweeping powers to regulate microfinance lenders and strengthen protection for borrowers if a new Bill before Parliament becomes law. The Microfinance Bill, 2026 seeks to repeal and replace the…
Former KTN News Anchor Ken Mijungu reveals that Standard Media owes him 4 million since he left the company in February 2025. Speaking in this exclusive interview with Nixon Njau of The Kenya Times, Mijungu says he still financially…
The Nelson Muguku family is selling the iconic Waterfront Karen Mall in a deal that is estimated to be worth as much as Sh9 billion. The mega transaction has been confirmed by the property manager Ken Obimbo. Mr. Obimbo, however, has not…
Britam Asset Managers (Kenya), a subsidiary operating under the Britam Holdings Limited group, has appointed a new Chairperson, effective July 3, 2026, as the existing chair steps down from her role. In a statement on July 22, Britam Asset…
The hearing in the murder case of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang enters its third day Wednesday before the Kibera High Court. During proceedings, Justice Diana Kavedza asked whether the parties, who are all members of the Law Society of…
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities. US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were “designed to continue degrading…
