Latest news stories from across Kenya.
The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), paving the way for his appointment to lead the agency responsible for civilian…
The Ministry of Education has maintained the opening dates for the third term of the 2026 academic year, dismissing reports circulating on social media that the school calendar had been changed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…
First Lady Rachel Ruto has commended the concerted efforts by the national and county governments to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, saying increased investment, stronger health systems and empowered healthcare workers are beginning to…
Mogaka told the House that organised groups were increasingly invading public gatherings, disrupting proceedings and intimidating citizens, leaving bereaved families unable to mourn their relatives with dignity and ordinary Kenyans fearful…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called for practical reforms and stronger Government-private sector partnerships to unlock investment, create jobs and enhance Kenya’s…
Prof. Kindiki said the government is targeting 40 million SHA registrations by the end of the year, up from the 32 million people registered over the past two years.
Cosmos Limited (Cosmos), one of Kenya’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, has strengthened its digital infrastructure and enhanced regulatory compliance through the implementation of an integrated monitoring, energy management, and…
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court (ICC) urging the Office of the Prosecutor to take formal notice of Kenya’s deteriorating political and human rights situation.
More than 50 Kenyan entrepreneurs have graduated from the inaugural cohort of the Enwealth Foundation SEED Programme. This is the first cohort to complete a structured 12-week business-education initiative built around the proposition that…
The Society said the review would determine whether the statements raise a professional misconduct case and, if a prima facie case is established, whether the matter should be referred to the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi are set to coordinate a new People’s Forum for…
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – A coalition of opposition parties and political movements has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to assess alleged political violence in Kenya and consider…
The drive to register all Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) is being stepped up to ensure they get access to healthcare services through the national Taifa Care programme, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19— Search and recovery efforts at the site of a helicopter crash on Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active…
Kenyan social entrepreneur and nutritionist Wawira Njiru, founder and CEO of Food4Education (F4E), has been named the recipient of the 2026 German Africa Prize. Wawira has been honored for her work transforming school feeding into a…
Seven people were killed after a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19. In a statement issued after the crash, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the aircraft, operated…
They pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, financial misconduct, acquisition of proceeds of crime and multiple counts of money laundering. The…
Linda Mwananchi and United Alternative Government have called on people of goodwill to join the formation of a People’s Forum for Electoral Preparedness, scheduled for October 9, 2026. The initiative will be coordinated by former Chief…
Kenya consumes approximately 75 million bags of maize annually, but reduced harvests in several food-producing regions are expected to leave a deficit of nearly 25 million bags.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has paid Karen Hospital KSh202 million out of approximately KSh303 million in claims submitted by the facility for medical services provided to patients. SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi gave the figures while…
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (KPLC) has introduced performance management contracts for more than 6,000 workers to strengthen accountability, improve productivity, and enhance service delivery to customers. In a statement on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-East African governments must stop waiting for floods and droughts to trigger emergency spending and instead direct more climate finance towards locally led preparedness and long-term resilience,…
The former Deputy President also accused the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of targeting political opponents through tax demands, saying he had been told that the taxman was looking for him.
Muthoni said funding is available for health workers seeking postgraduate training, urging them to apply to acquire specialised skills.
