Latest news stories from across Kenya.
For 18 years, alcohol and drugs robbed Dr Andrew Mwengwa Thuka of his dreams, derailing the life of a brilliant student who scored a straight A and 82 points in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Today, he is a qualified…
At the break of dawn, a weary figure stepped out of his home in Bondo, carrying a small bag and a heavy burden. Forty-seven-year-old teacher George Ouma boarded a matatu to Kisumu, hoping the journey would finally bring answers after…
Moi’s son, Raymond Moi, has lost the title deeds for four prime land parcels in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. According to the Kenya Gazette published on July 31, 2026, Raymond Moi Kipruto is listed as the registered proprietor of several…
Detectives raided the Karen private home of a daughter to the prime suspect in the murder clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso while searching for a car that was used in her attack. The team of detectives went to…
The government has announced new 2026/27 water and sewerage tariffs that will apply to bills issued between July 15, 2026, and July 14, 2027. In a Gazette Notice dated July 31, 2026, the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) published…
Police in Nairobi detained two vehicles bearing the same registration number and arrested one suspect following a report of suspected duplicate vehicle registration in the Eastleigh area. The incident was reported at the Airbase Police…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s visit to his driver, Gitari, who was recently shot during political unrest in Nyahururu, has sparked an intense debate online after photos shared from the driver’s home revealed the living conditions of…
Somalia cabinet ministers and senior government officials holding Kenyan passports or national identity cards have been ordered to surrender the documents immediately. According to the Somali media reports on August 1, the directive was…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s eldest son, Engineer Dan Totto, has confirmed he was involved in a road accident while traveling home from Nairobi. In a statement shared on social media, Dan Totto said the accident occurred while he…
Police launched a murder investigation after the body of an unidentified man was found floating in River Ruguti in Chuka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County. The incident was reported on Saturday after members of the public spotted the…
Police in Kitui County are investigating the killing of a woman and her one-year-old son after they were found dead along a village pathway, while the woman’s husband was discovered nearby with a throat injury. The incident was reported at…
An eight-year-old girl died in Embu County after succumbing to injuries sustained in a swarm of bee attacks while collecting firewood with other children. The incident was reported at Gachoka Police Station in Mbeere South Sub-County on…
Teenage sensation Amaan Ganatra made a dream start to his rallying career on Saturday, winning Round 1 of the 2026 Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC ) at just 17 years old. The Ganatra Racing driver, with Mudasar Chaudry reading the…
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra launches into a shape Samsung proved, with iPad apps ready. Design and price will decide everything.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country’s history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths – a fatality rate of 44%.…
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are among countries expected to experience wetter-than-normal conditions over the next three months as a strengthening El Niño reshapes global weather patterns, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has…
Kenya’s medal winners at the 2026 Commonwealth Games are in line for million-shilling rewards following a string of podium finishes in Glasgow, Scotland. There is no official prize money for athletes who compete in or win medals at the…
Leaders of countries making up an African Union military mission in Somalia on Friday insisted they wanted to extend its mandate, despite Washington ending political and critical financial support. Somalia has battled Al-Shabaab insurgents…
Before becoming Kenya’s fourth President, Uhuru Kenyatta spent years building a career in business and private enterprise. Despite being the son of Kenya’s founding President, Jomo Kenyatta, he did not immediately join active politics…
Equity Bank Unsecured Stock Financing: A Smart Solution for Business Growth Access to affordable business financing remains one of the biggest challenges facing many entrepreneurs. Whether you own a retail shop, supermarket, pharmacy,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the ruling United Democratic Alliance party remains strong and has maintained its national appeal, adding that it is open to all Kenyans and aspirants for 2027 elections. The DP said the party, led by…
Every foreign visitor travelling to Kenya will now be required to have health insurance worth at least $50,000 (about Sh6.4million) before being allowed into the country under new regulations aimed at protecting both travellers and the…
Salvation Army (S.A.) Kolanya Boys High School in Teso North Sub-County in Busia County has significantly reduced its electricity costs after installing a solar power system in November last year. The school’s Principal, Jackton Indimuli,…
A seven-day free specialized surgical outreach programme at the Kakamega County General and Referral Hospital (KCRH) has benefited 150 patients, with an additional 20 surgeries scheduled before the exercise concludes. The outreach,…
