Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The government has intensified efforts to expand coffee farming in the Nyanza region as part of a national initiative aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes and meeting Kenya’s ambitious coffee production targets. Officials say the coffee…
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), a government initiative that will connect young Kenyans with workplace experience and practical skills. The programme is a partnership between…
President William Ruto has announced plans to guarantee every university graduate a one-year internship under the newly launched Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment (NextGen.Ke) initiative. Speaking at State House on July 24, Ruto…
Two construction workers died and two others were injured after a mudslide trapped five men at a sewer line construction site in Ngara, Nairobi. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Tsunami Market area, according to a…
A suspected robber was shot dead by police during a late-night rescue operation after a man was allegedly held hostage and robbed by armed assailants in Maragua, Murang’a County. According to police r, the incident occurred at about 11.50…
A 63-year-old man died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while walking to Madiany Market in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. According to police, Bilton Owade Kasera, a resident of Agege ‘B’ Village in East Uyoma Location, was…
A man was shot dead by police after he allegedly attempted to attack an officer with a Somali sword during a foot patrol in Isiolo Town on Thursday night. Police officers were patrolling along the APS Line–St Kizito Road at about 11.46…
Paul Mburu Kinyanjui, the visionary founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, has passed away at the age of 91. The revered entrepreneur died on July 19, 2026—with one family source indicating July 20—leaving behind a legacy that transformed…
President William Ruto on Friday held talks with grassroots leaders from Samburu County at State House Nairobi. The leaders, drawn from various political parties including UDA, Jubilee and PNU were led by Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit. In…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters, according to the latest Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey. The survey shows that 44 percent of…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South Nyanza Branch has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno, describing the judgment as a landmark decision that reaffirms the…
Homeowners and property developers seeking to construct permanent buildings in Nairobi will now pay new building plan approval fees under changes contained in the Nairobi City County Tariffs and Pricing Policy 2025–2030. The new framework…
The High Court has ordered the National Treasury to disclose detailed financial records of the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, even as it declined to suspend the fund’s operations pending the determination of a constitutional…
Motorcycle repair has emerged as one of the most profitable ventures in Kenya’s informal sector, driven by the rapid growth of the boda boda industry and increasing demand for affordable maintenance services. For a group of young mechanics…
SportPesa Mega Jackpot has climbed to KSh 129,484,042, setting up another high-stakes weekend for Kenyan football fans. With a KSh 99 entry stake, players are required to predict the outcomes of 17 selected matches correctly to win the…
The 11th Edition of China Trade Week (CTW), alongside three specialized co-located exhibitors: Megawatt Africa, Africa Build Show, and Africa Technology Show, has officially kicked off in Nairobi, targeting enhanced trade ties, economic…
Residents of Thogoto Ward in Kikuyu Constituency are set to benefit from improved road infrastructure, following the ongoing implementation of Phase II road improvement works along the Maple Clicks–Thogoto Cemetery–Southern Bypass…
Motorists using Nairobi’s Northern Bypass have been advised to expect traffic disruptions on Sunday, July 26, after sections of the busy highway will be temporarily closed. The sections of the busy Northern Bypass highway will be…
For 37-year-old Alex Munyiri, the future of basketball in Kenya is not only about discovering talent; it is about building spaces where that talent can thrive and doing so in a way that is eco-friendly. He harbours an ambitious vision of…
BeOne Medicines has announced a 300 million dollar expansion of its flagship manufacturing and research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey, pushing the company’s total US manufacturing investment past 1 billion dollars. The Switzerland…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has welcomed the High Court’s decision convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno. In a statement,…
The Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) gained fresh momentum on Wednesday after senior National Government officials met to advance implementation plans. This came a day after the Nairobi City County Executive…
Police in Marsabit County recovered more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition believed to date back to the Italian occupation of Ethiopia after they were unearthed during construction works in Moyale. The cache was discovered on Wednesday…
Police launched a murder investigation into the death of a Kenya Airways pilot after a postmortem revealed he sustained a fatal head injury caused by blunt force trauma. The deceased, identified as Kelvin Theuri Wachira, was admitted to…
