Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A 35-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by lightning while leaving her house during a rainstorm in Cheptais Sub-County, Bungoma County. According to police, the incident occurred at about 5.47 p.m. on Tuesday at Chepcheiywa…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various fields. In a notice, JSC invited interested applicants to submit applications to fill 221 vacancies, including 201…
The National Assembly has dismissed as fake a letter circulating online claiming that Parliament had requested the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to vet individuals for an alleged Cabinet reshuffle. The fabricated letter,…
President William Ruto on Thursday defended his administration’s development record, saying his government’s projects reflect deliberate planning rather than impulsive decision-making. Speaking during a meeting with more than 5,000 Nairobi…
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has instructed musicians from the Mount Kenya region to compose and produce songs addressing President William Ruto’s alleged persecution of the community. Speaking on Thursday, July 23, during a requiem mass…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he has a back up plan in place should courts bar him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. During a TV interview on Wednesday night, Gachagua said he remains optimistic about the…
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua sensationally accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of turning the National Police Service (NPS) into a political instrument to threaten citizens. During an…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed police and detectives to intensify their crackdown on criminal gangs, asserting that a national consensus now exists to deal firmly with goons. While admitting that politicians…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Thursday stepped up its crackdown on pedestrians who ignore designated footbridges, arresting 45 people for crossing the road instead of using the Nyayo Stadium footbridge in Nairobi.…
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has officially defected from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the National Economic Democratic Party (NEDP), becoming the latest politician to realign party affiliations ahead of the 2027…
Liberty Energy and PowerBridge LLC have formed a joint venture to build power infrastructure for a planned 2 gigawatt (GW) data center campus in West Texas, the companies announced on July 22, 2026. The JV combines PowerBridge’s digital…
Kenya is strengthening regulations on industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) by proposing stricter limits on their use in food products to help reduce the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. Speaking during the National…
Big Rooter Power, a 1.2 GWdc solar PV project at Panamint Capital‘s Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, Texas, has begun construction, marking the largest solar development built at an existing coal mining site in North America.…
Police in Bungoma County have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder of his family’s 19-year-old house help, a Ugandan national, in Bungoma South Sub-county. According to police, the suspect was handed over to police and…
A licensed firearm holder was arrested after a 60-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation at a pub in Nairobi’s Huruma area. According to police, the incident occurred at about 1.30 a.m. on Thursday at Iregi Pub in…
Nairobi, Kenya, 23 July 2026 – Female faith leaders must be more intentionally recognised and supported as influential voices in efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), support survivors and challenge harmful social norms. This…
Ibri 3 Solar Project Construction has reached a major milestone after Oman confirmed the appointment of a Chinese engineering contractor for the 500MW independent power project (IPP). The estimated $403 million development will strengthen…
Upper Hill has become Nairobi’s skyline of skyscrapers, home to some of Kenya’s tallest commercial buildings. Yet among the glass and steel towers, Prism Tower stands apart with its distinctive prism-inspired façade, a geometric design…
France has selected three large-scale green hydrogen production projects to receive a combined €778 million ($910 million) in public support, marking one of the country’s largest hydrogen funding awards to date. The projects, located in…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a fresh update on the grounded cargo vessel M.V. DAN near Nyali Beach in Mombasa. In a statement on July 23, KMA said it continues to work closely with relevant government agencies to monitor…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has welcomed the High Court’s judgment convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of the late Sharon Otieno, saying the Office now looks forward to…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero have been found guilty of the murder of former Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The 26-year-old student was…
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) released new renderings on July 23, 2026, offering the clearest look yet at the future of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, as the renovation project has grown to more than $1.3 billion in total…
President William Ruto has outlined a raft of initiatives aimed at creating jobs and empowering artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County as part of the Government’s broader economic transformation agenda. Speaking at State House, Nairobi…
