Latest news stories from across Kenya.
A fire broke out in residential buildings behind Posta in Kangemi, Nairobi, on Thursday afternoon, with several residents feared trapped as firefighters battled to contain the blaze. Police said many people were left homeless by the fire…
Engineer Silas Murira Kinoti is the current Director-General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA). Kinoti first took charge as acting Director-General in September 2015 and was later confirmed as the substantive Director-General in…
Global construction and project development firm Skanska has expanded its footprint in the United States. This comes after the firm inked a $238 million (SEK 2.2 billion) contract with an existing client. The new deal will finance the…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in Nairobi has ruled that employers can inspect company-owned computers used by employees for personal business where there is a legitimate work-related reason for the inspection. In a…
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the death of Silas Cheboi, its Assistant Director in charge of Surveillance and Enforcement. In a statement on August 13, the Authority described it as a profound loss to the…
A fire has broken out in residential buildings in the Posta area of Kangemi, Nairobi, with several people reportedly feared trapped inside. The blaze was reported on Thursday, August 13, with thick plumes of smoke seen rising from the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has given notice of her intention to resign from the position, saying she is ready to move on and…
Ruto said the Defence Forces had continued to support national development through various projects across the country.
Kapondi has rejected the allegations, accusing Gachagua of misleading the public by linking him to the murder.
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has launched investigations into the alleged forest destruction and illegal logging at Saboti Forest Station within the Mount Elgon ecosystem. In a statement, KFS said investigations established that the…
NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 13 – Nairobi’s skyline became a giant canvas on Thursday night as 500 drones took to the skies above Nyayo National Stadium, delivering a spectacular display celebrating Kenya-China…
Britam Asset Managers has launched KidNest, a children’s investment account designed to help families start building long-term wealth for their children from an early age. The product allows parents and guardians to begin investing with a…
From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to…
Dr Ojwang said cooperation between IPOA and the Inspector-General of Police should not be confused with subordination.
The IEBC said the colour of each ballot paper will match the colour of the lid of the respective ballot box, a system intended to help voters and election officials easily identify the ballot for each elective position.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has commenced verification of pending claims worth Ksh10 million and above submitted by Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a notice to…
The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of a law aimed at strengthening citizen involvement in public governance and decision-making. The House approved the Bill on…
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans and safeguard the independence of the police oversight body if approved for the position. Dr Ojwang told…
An 11-year-old boy died after he was electrocuted by a live power wire that fell on him while he was fetching firewood with his siblings in Siaya County. The incident occurred on July 12, 2026, in Pap-Kakan Village, Siaya Sub-County.…
A 14-year-old girl drowned after falling into a family well while fetching water in Mbooni East, Makueni County. The incident was reported on August 12, 2026, police said. Police officers visited the scene and identified the deceased as a…
Wetangula said the visit follows an invitation from his Indian counterpart, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, as the two countries seek to deepen longstanding ties between their legislatures.
President William Ruto is presiding over the 46th Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Recruits Pass-Out Parade at the Defense Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret. During the pass-out, the Cohort 01/25 recruits who completed military…
Police in Muthambi, Tharaka Nithi County, are investigating the death of a 47-year-old man whose decomposing body was found under a tree in a farm. The body of Douglas Keraite was discovered at Kanyakine Village on Wednesday, August 12,…
Police in Nairobi are investigating the suspected suicide of a 71-year-old Catholic priest who was found dead inside his room at a seminary along Lang’ata Road. The deceased, identified as Rev. Fr Alex Kalemba Mutahingwa, a Rwandan…
