Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to drive sustainable investments aimed at strengthening Kenya’s health systems and addressing emerging…
Health officials and nutrition experts in Nairobi County have intensified calls for stronger support systems to enable mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding, citing its critical role in improving infant health and preventing…
Women human rights defenders in Mombasa have condemned the rising cases of deaths in police custody and alleged enforced disappearances, calling for urgent reforms, justice and accountability within the country’s law enforcement agencies.…
Kenya’s food production is expected to decline this year following significant crop failure in key grain-growing regions, largely attributed to drought and the effects of climate change, the government has announced. Head of Public Service…
Melbourne Airport rail project has regained momentum after Victoria’s new Premier declared it the state’s highest transport priority. However, the revival comes alongside mounting concerns that the long-delayed project could exceed $13…
On August 5, 2026, Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) dropped a bombshell on the alcohol industry. In a public notice, the regulator announced the immediate suspension of 52 alcoholic beverage brands imported from six…
President William Ruto has implored Kenyan leaders to move beyond divisive politics and concentrate on policies that enhance livelihoods. He asserts that economic transformation, rather than political rhetoric, will lower the cost of…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen hailed the Special Operations Group (SOG), describing them as an elite force that plays a critical role in protecting Kenya against terrorism, organised crime and other emerging security…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kitui County Chief Officer and five company directors over alleged conflict of interest and procurement irregularities involving county contracts worth KSh17.4 million. In a…
The government has reiterated its commitment to advancing Kenya’s vaccine ecosystem by strengthening the link between research, development and industrial-scale production to support national health priorities. Principal Secretary for…
The Ministry of Treasury has unveiled plans to automate the deduction and remittance of pension contributions for public servants by integrating the government’s payroll and financial management systems. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John…
Ethiopia’s telecom expansion is changing the type of entertainment that works on a phone. The World Bank reported in 2025 that mobile data prices had fallen by more than 90% since 2018, while the country added seven million unique mobile…
The eagerly awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Bomet County is set to begin in due course after the National Land Commission concludes securing land to enable construction works. This follows a site visit to the proposed…
When the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) warns that it may be unable to conduct the 2027 General Election because the country has become a “toxic environment,” every Kenyan should stop and ask one simple question:…
A French manicure remains one of the most popular nail styles worldwide because of its clean, elegant appearance and versatility. According to Lisa Park, a dermatologist and Insider Beauty medical consultant, whether worn in professional…
A crocodile basks in the sunshine on the roof of a submerged conference hall at a holiday resort in central Kenya, in a visible sign of how rising lake waters are endangering thousands of families and local businesses. Lake Baringo and…
President William Ruto directed all government agencies to expunge all reference made to Private Security Officers (PSO’s) as watchmen or guards describing the terms as “colonial” and that they do not show respect to the officers. Speaking…
Galaxy Digital is accelerating development of its Texas AI data center platform after completing the first phase of its Helios campus and beginning construction on the next expansion, supported by a $3.5 billion financing package dedicated…
Google India Data Centre construction in Andhra Pradesh has encountered mounting environmental and legal challenges as concerns over water availability and wildlife protection intensify around one of the world’s largest planned artificial…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for political tolerance and peaceful coexistence as political parties prepare for increased campaign activities in the county ahead of the planned August 16 Linda Mwananchi rally. Speaking at…
TeraWulf has reached a major construction milestone at its Lake Mariner Data Campus in Somerset, New York, bringing 102 MW of revenue-generating critical IT capacity online while continuing construction on another 336 MW as demand for AI…
President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor, David Ndii, has defended the proposed changes to Kenya’s higher education funding model, saying the previous system had become financially unsustainable as student enrolment continues to rise. In…
Courier Scam: Delivery notifications are the most routine messages received by Kenyans. Ordering, paying and receiving goods takes place almost entirely using a mobile device. What makes this market unique is not that Kenyans shop on their…
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has warned motorists to expect a three-hour traffic disruption this weekend following a planned partial road closure to facilitate infrastructure works. In a statement dated August 6, KURA announced…
