Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Politics has a habit of producing strange moments. Leaders who appear invincible suddenly become vulnerable. Coalitions that once looked permanent begin to crack. Those who were dismissed as irrelevant become indispensable. Kenya may well…
The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) has considered two public petitions seeking electoral reforms, including the use of popular names on ballot papers and the introduction of a one-term limit…
The Board of Directors at Valley Water announced that it has awarded a $1.88 billion contract to reconstruct the Anderson Dam close to Morgan Hill. The project is set to launch in early 2027. The contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic…
Commercial banks, institutional investors, and international development agencies have been urged to scale up funding mechanisms for green enterprises, climate-resilient farming, and low-carbon infrastructure projects to safeguard national…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced nationwide public participation forums, to discuss the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026. The Sessions, meant to gather stakeholders’ views ahead of…
The Jurassic Light Oil export facilities Kuwait project has its main EPC contractor, with Kuwait Oil Company appointing L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore, the onshore hydrocarbon arm of India’s Larsen & Toubro, to deliver new crude export…
The County Government of Vihiga has confirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote justice, equality and the protection of vulnerable members of society following a consultative meeting with the African Humanist…
What began as a small group of girls with little football experience has grown into one of Kericho County’s most inspiring school sports success stories. Kericho Day Secondary School became the first secondary school football team from the…
River Mill Storage Tyngsborough, a 500 megawatt battery energy storage facility, is coming to the town of Tyngsboro in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The developer is Rhynland Energy, a New York based independent power producer…
President William Ruto is expected to deliver a Special National Address on Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m., with the speech set to focus on the country’s development agenda. The President is expected to outline the government’s vision for…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an update on a preliminary breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso. In a statement on July 30, the DCI noted that the homicide detectives…
Two mourners were killed and at least 26 others injured after a hearse transporting mourners overturned along the Muhoroni-Londiani Road in Kericho County early Thursday morning. The accident occurred at about 4.50am near the Tunnel area…
Property owners in Nairobi have been placed on notice after the Nairobi City County Revenue Authority (NRA) launched a debt recovery exercise targeting long-standing arrears. In a public notice on July 30, the county announced that it has,…
Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities said Wednesday. Authorities did not say who they suspected in the contamination…
Detectives in Nairobi have launched investigations into the death of a one-year-eight-month-old girl and the acid attack on an 18-year-old woman in an incident that unfolded in Githurai 44, Kasarani Sub-County. Police said they responded…
Two suspects were Thursday arrested for grilling in connection with the fatal shooting of clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso in Nairobi. The persons of interest are a mother and her son, police…
If you’ve been trying to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens this morning without success, you’re not alone. Following last night’s widespread power outage that affected large parts of the country, many customers are reporting they cannot…
In today’s fast-paced world, where demanding work schedules, family responsibilities and the constant pressures of modern life often take center stage, finding time to recharge has become more important than ever. Beauty and wellness spas…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has sensationally claimed that he was offered Ksh10 million to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, opening a new chapter in the debate over one of Kenya’s most significant…
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has announced leadership changes with five new appointments to the board of directors. In a notice on July 30, the company said the newly appointed non-executive directors are effective as of July 28. “The…
President William Ruto has called on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to accelerate reforms aimed at positioning Public Service to support the transition into a first-world economy. The President made the remarks Wednesday during a…
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed the Kenya–UK Health Alliance (KUKHA) for a further five years reaffirming bilateral collaboration in healthcare, research, innovation, trade and investment from 2026 to 2031. The renewes…
Environment Principal Secretary Eng. Festus Ng’eno has underscored the importance of continued collaboration between the Government of Kenya, the World Bank, development partners, county governments, and local communities to ensure the…
Women leaders are calling for a shift from policy discussions to community-led action in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). They warn that despite strengthened government interventions, abuse continues to thrive behind closed…
