Latest news stories from across Kenya.
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, or even just walked through a Kenyan street, you’ve probably heard it. Someone stops you, grins, and throws out the question: “Bag ni ya nini?” And if you’re a millennial, chances are you froze.…
Cancer remains one of Kenya’s leading health challenges, ranking among the top causes of death in the country, with an estimated 44,000 to 48,000 new cases reported annually and more than 32,000 deaths linked to the disease. Women continue…
Heads of human resource management in government ministries have been told to exercise diligence in payroll management to ensure no payment of salaries is done outside the payroll system. Speaking at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County…
As Dr. Isaac Mwaura concludes his tenure as Government Spokesperson after two years and 10 months in office, he has singled out Ministries, State Departments and Agencies that distinguished themselves through effective public communication…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has stepped up its readiness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) by convening a high-level micro-planning initiative. The one-day session was aimed at crafting a robust, county-specific strategy for…
Mandera County has emphasized its commitment in improving maternal and child health by promoting breastfeeding, with health officials calling for breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, stronger community support, and sustained public awareness…
The government says the upgrade of the 20-kilometre Emali–Matiliku (A5) Road to bitumen standards is progressing well under Phase One of the 42-kilometre Ukia–Emali (B107) Road project launched by President William Ruto in November 2025.…
Wheat farmers across Kenya are set to benefit from higher earnings after the government increased the producer price of locally grown wheat. In a press release dated August 7, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development announced…
Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced sweeping changes to the party’s leadership, appointing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader, Jamleck Kamau as chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s…
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that Kenya’s next presidential election should have been held in August 2026 rather than 2027, but suspended the effect of its decision to avoid disrupting the country’s constitutional order. The…
Narok County has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare services by accelerating the recruitment of health professionals following the swearing-in of Collins Saruni as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Narok County…
Wataalamu wa lugha ya Kiswahili kutoka mataifa mbalimbali wamekutana katika Chuo Kikuu cha Kisii kujadili nafasi ya lugha hiyo katika maendeleo, wakisisitiza umuhimu wake katika teknolojia, utafiti na utengenezaji wa maudhui ya kidijitali…
TVS Motor Company , a leading Indian global manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, has launched its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Kenya. This is the model’s first entry into Africa market, a scooter that is engineered with…
The Murang’a County Department of Health has stepped up efforts to support breastfeeding mothers, particularly working ladies, through the establishment of lactation centres at Kirwara and Kigumo Level – 4 health facilities. The centers,…
A Kenyan worker in the United Arab Emirates has challenged the popular belief that travelling to the Gulf in search of greener pastures automatically translates into a better life. The worker, who shared his views on Facebook, argued that…
Hundreds of residents from Nandi East Sub-County turned up for a free medical check-up during the launch of Eldo Eye Hospital’s new branch in Nandi Hills, in an initiative aimed at improving access to specialized eye care and other health…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has forecast cold nights, rainfall and intermittent cloudy conditions in several parts of the country over the next five days. In its weather outlook covering August 8 to August 12, 2026,…
The sun hangs low over the dramatic escarpments of the Kerio Valley in Elgeyo Marakwet County, casting a golden hue over a landscape long defined by rugged beauty and environmental challenges. For decades, farmers in this semi-arid region…
Health experts have called for greater involvement of families and communities in supporting breastfeeding mothers, saying collective responsibility is critical to improving child nutrition and maternal health in Tharaka Nithi County and…
The government has announced that all State-owned vehicles will be fitted with tracking devices as part of a nationwide digital overhaul aimed at improving accountability, curbing misuse and strengthening the management of public assets.…
For decades, village elders have quietly served as the backbone of grassroots administration in Kenya, resolving disputes, promoting peace, mobilising communities for government programmes and supporting chiefs and assistant chiefs without…
Former Chesikaki Councilor and Mt Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai has been shot dead by unknown assailants, weeks after officially declaring a bid for the parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. On August 7,…
Speaker of the Senate Amason Jeffah Kingi has officially launched the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI), describing it as a landmark tool that will strengthen fiscal oversight, improve accountability and enhance the…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining has announced plans to undertake a nationwide inquiry into the rising water levels of lakes and dams across Kenya. The inquiry follows the House’s receipt…
