Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Nyundo FC booked a place in the semi-finals of the Sisi Ni Dola Cup 2026 after overcoming Nabadda FC 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in a tense quarter-final encounter at Mombasa Sports Club. The coastal side secured victory…
The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced plans to address longstanding historical land injustices in Laikipia County through new regulations currently under development, with claims of community land encroachment by ranches among…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s office in Upper Hill caught fire on August 8, prompting a swift response from Nairobi City County emergency teams. Flames and thick smoke were visible from a section of the property, and sparks were…
A man was killed by an elephant while grazing cattle in Badhan area of Tana River County. The deceased, identified as Ibrahim Muhumed Ali, was reportedly attacked by the elephant on Thursday at about 1pm while tending to his cattle.…
A three-year-old girl died after falling from the balcony of a third-floor building in Uthiru, Nairobi. The child reportedly fell from the balcony of a building known as Pebbles on Thursday at about 4:30pm while playing with other…
The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) has confirmed that two students died while 29 others were injured after a bus carrying mourners was involved in a road accident near Ahero, Kisumu County. In a statement on August 7, TUM Vice…
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued an update after some parts of Western Kenya experienced a power outage on August 7. In a statement by the Kenya Power, the company said the outage affecting five counties was caused by…
The government is preparing to overhaul Kenya’s university financing system with a new funding model that will guarantee financial support to every student admitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service…
Global two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has officially entered the African electric mobility market with the launch of its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Nairobi. The entry into Kenya marks a significant milestone in…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming agriculture into a modern, profitable and climate-resilient sector, saying the…
The Meru Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, has formally endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s continued role in government and declared support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, while urging political unity across the Mt…
The government has announced a new enterprise support programme targeting nearly 600 youth groups in Homa Bay County as part of efforts to promote small business development and youth employment. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo…
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama called for greater accountability and integrity within the legal profession following the recent arrests of two advocates over separate allegations involving the misappropriation of…
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has called on chiefs and assistant chiefs to sensitise the youth on the importance of acquiring identification cards (IDs) to enable them to register as voters.…
The Principal Secretary State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, Friday outlined a coordinated programme to equip youth groups with practical tools, strengthen technical skills and expand…
For the first time, Kenyan students had the opportunity to speak directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a major milestone in the country’s space education journey. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA)…
Women leaders from Mt. Kenya East have thrown their support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging the wider Mt. Kenya region to unite behind him as its political leader and potential successor to President William Ruto. Speaking…
More than 20 students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) were injured after a bus they were travelling in was involved in a serious road accident along the Kisumu-Awasi highway on Friday. There were reports up to six students…
Rongo Sub County has hosted its second annual agricultural exhibition, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors to showcase modern farming technologies, climate-smart innovations and value-chain solutions aimed at improving productivity…
121 scholars under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) have secured admission to some of the world’s leading universities after winning fully funded undergraduate scholarships worth more than KSh3 billion. The successful students, drawn from…
Swahili scholars, researchers, policymakers and technology experts from across East Africa have called for greater investment in artificial intelligence, digital platforms and language technologies to secure Kiswahili’s place as a leading…
Each of the men linked to the killing of renowned clinical psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was promised Sh100,000. The money had not been paid by the time the suspects were arrested, investigators…
The Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern at the alarming rate of sexual and gender-based violence cases in Bungoma County. She noted that these cases were a societal problem and that there was a need for empowering families to…
Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin has alleged that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua communicated with individuals identified as key suspects in the murder investigation of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya…
