Latest news stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has formally onboarded more than 106,000 village elders across all 47 counties into the National Government Administration system and announced that each will begin receiving a monthly facilitation of KSh3,000…
ADNOC Offshore construction project has reached another major milestone after ADNOC Offshore awarded an ultra-mega Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract worth more than $1.75 billion. The…
Access to affordable and timely financing continues to be one of the most significant drivers of growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For many businesses, particularly those operating in the financial services sector,…
A viral social media post showing a vehicle with its front number plate covered by a piece of cloth has sparked widespread debate, with motorists sharing what they claim are ways of avoiding detection by the National Transport and Safety…
Village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Ksh 3,000 starting Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of Ksh 3,000,” the…
Construction has kicked off on a new five-storey hospital in Mandurah, south of Perth. This hospital project will cost over $1.1 billion. This project alongside others such as the West Coast District Hospital are set to improve healthcare…
A 35-year-old clinical officer was found dead in a suspected suicide at a residential apartment in the Kamae area of Kahawa West, Nairobi. The deceased, identified as Dennis Ng’ang’a, was found hanging from the balcony of his apartment…
A Nigerian national died while undergoing treatment, several days after he was allegedly stabbed in the chest by his girlfriend in Mlolongo, Machakos County. The deceased, identified as Antony Okechuku, 39, had initially reported to police…
A 35-year-old man was arrested after an alleged theft from a locked motor vehicle at Sameer Park in Nairobi, where police recovered a stolen laptop, suspected electronic door-jamming devices and fake number plates. The incident occurred on…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited applications from qualified candidates to fill seven director-level positions as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team. In a notice, the electoral…
Kenyans are paying an average of KSh573,000 more to buy vehicles than they did two years ago, even as the Toyota Prado retains its position as the country’s most popular used car. According to the data from online marketplace Jiji Kenya,…
The Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party has announced plans for significant reorganisation and rebranding as it prepares for next year’s General Election. The reforms received approval during a Joint Council and National Executive…
Traffic flow at the Maai Mahiu Escarpment was disrupted after a road accident involving two trucks and a private car. According to an alert issued on August 4 by the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA), the crash…
Asir-Jizan highway construction has entered a decisive procurement stage after three consortiums submitted bids for Saudi Arabia’s estimated $5 billion transport project. The highway will strengthen regional connectivity between the Asir…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced seven senior management vacancies as it moves to strengthen its leadership team. In a recruitment notice published on Tuesday, August 4, JKUAT Enterprises Limited…
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) has invited applications for the position of Director/Chief Executive Officer. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Centre said interested and qualified candidates should submit their…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the 2026 Proficiency Examination for Clerical Officers will be conducted from Monday, September 21 to Thursday, September 24, 2026, at examination centres across the country. In a…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, has confirmed the disbursement of a KSh6,000 cash transfer to selected households across Kenya. In a statement on August 4, the…
The National Lottery Board (NLB) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer/Fund Administrator, with applications set to close on August 24, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the board invited…
Detectives are investigating murder in an incident where a police officer who had been reported missing was found dead in Bonje Shopping Centre in Kilifi County, police confirmed. The deceased was identified as Police Constable Jillo…
All employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) who were not competitively recruited into the Social Health Authority (SHA) have now been redeployed across the Public Service. Information from one of the affected…
A 23-year-old man drowned while attempting to rescue a woman who had slipped into a pond in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. Police identified the deceased as Brian Oticha Odhiambo, 23, of Masala Village. According to police, the incident…
The Director of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has resigned with immediate effect, marking the latest leadership change at the company. In a notice dated August 4, the Company Secretary, Angela Namwakira, announced changes to the Board…
The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, DIG Lagat Eliud, on Monday, August 3, made a high-profile visit to the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU), days after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that officers…
