Latest news stories from across Kenya.
One person died while seven others sustained serious injuries after two school buses carrying learners and teachers collided at Riting near Turkwel Dam along the Kitale-Lodwar Highway in West Pokot County. West Pokot County Commissioner…
Kenya is set to update its national treatment guidelines for kala-azar after the World Health Organisation (WHO) endorsed new improved treatments for leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa marking revision of the global recommendations in nearly…
Voters from Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni counties on Monday urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to enact a campaign financing framework that is transparent, inclusive, and accountable ahead of the next General…
Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Ali Joho has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited until the company fully complies with the Mining Act, its…
The High Court has struck out a petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from participating in partisan political campaigns. In a ruling, Justice David Mburu held that the court…
Women leaders have renewed calls for a more inclusive approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriette Chiggai has raised concerns over the scale of the challenge, saying a significant…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has responded to viral photos showing people sleeping on waiting benches at Nakuru County Referral Hospital, dismissing claims that they were patients forced to spend the night without beds. The images…
The Government has disbursed a total of Ksh 90 billion to 28 million borrowers through its three products: the Personal Loan, Bridge Loan, and Hustler Groups. Revealing the updates on the Hustler Fund progress Wednesday to Kenya’s Head of…
Residents are concerned over $9bn Project Peanut, Loch, and Skye data centers by Google in Chesterfield over transparency. Chesterfield residents say recent attempts at dialog by Google and county leadership have fallen short. This is…
The government has renewed its commitment to ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths through strengthened partnerships, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announcing renewed collaboration with Amref Health Africa to improve…
The $165bn Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County is receiving mixed reactions as Oracle plans to advance the project. The firm’s presentation to the county’s Board of Commissioners began with applause and with boos from residents.…
The government has intensified its grassroots security operations in Mombasa, directing National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) to step up the fight against drug trafficking, organised crime and violent extremism while…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has reactivated the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election. The decision was made during the…
A 30-year-old police officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU) was found dead in an apparent act of self-harm at his residential quarters in Juja Sub-County, Kiambu County, early Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified…
Kenya’s sugar industry is showing signs of recovery following a series of reforms introduced by the government, with stakeholders reporting improved governance, increased farmer support, higher production and growing prospects for sugar…
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) following the party’s victory in the Ol Kalou contest. DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua announced the governor’s move on July 29, while addressing the…
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called for Kenya and the United Kingdom to deepen their health partnership by shifting towards sustainable, country-led collaborations that strengthen health systems and improve…
A pop-up cinema initiative is taking storytelling directly into Kenya’s community hubs, social halls, and cultural gardens. Curated by Wanjeri Gakuru of the Mengi Mengi Film Club and supported by the British Council Season Legacy…
MWG Enterprises, a Fort Worth-based energy development firm, Patel Family Office, a third-generation global family office, and PWS, an affiliate of the long-standing Saudi industrial conglomerate AHQ Group, have jointly established MERA…
Renovating your home can feel overwhelming because the project combines design choices, contracts, budgets, schedules, and unexpected conditions. A more disciplined approach is to treat the remodel as a major investment: define the result,…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has proposed a new law that would make National Youth Service (NYS) training mandatory for all students after completing Form Four. Jalang’o said he plans to…
Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has taken the Oath of Office as the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency following his victory in the parliamentary by-election held on 16 July 2026. Kamau formally assumed office as the Member of…
Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi has dismissed political speculations that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was being edged out of the 2027 presidential race following online claims that he had been stripped of key cabinet roles. Senator…
Survivors of post-election sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) have returned to the Supreme Court, demanding an end to what they describe as nearly 13 years of exclusion from justice and reparations. The survivors, supported by human…
