Latest news stories from across Kenya.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Kenyan development and humanitarian leader Lucy Afandi Esipila as a Consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Lucy Esipila, the Regional Coordinator of Caritas Africa, was…
Kanja said the awards demonstrate the importance of recognising officers who go beyond the call of duty and reaffirmed the police service’s commitment to their welfare.
A delegation of Ugandan lawmakers has turned to Kenya for insights on teacher remuneration, curriculum reforms, inclusive education, ICT integration and education funding as Uganda seeks to strengthen its education sector. The delegation,…
Kenyan-born U.S. politician Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley says she nearly lost her party endorsement days after securing a decisive victory in the DFL primary, before winning the endorsement in a subsequent majority vote. In a statement on…
The Government will engage more international pharmaceutical manufacturers on the reduction of prices of critical medicine required to treat Kenyans living with chronic diseases, President William Ruto has said. This follows feedback from…
A 34-year-old casual construction worker died after a perimeter wall collapsed on him in the Spring Valley area of Nairobi on Wednesday morning. Police said the incident occurred when three casual workers were constructing a perimeter wall…
“We wish to clarify that the academic calendar for Basic Education institutions and Teacher Training Colleges remains unchanged,” the CS said.
A 36-year-old house help was found dead at an apartment in Kilimani, Nairobi, in a suspected suicide incident early Wednesday morning. The woman, identified as Grace Akinyi Mangana, was found hanging from a staircase grill at Mula…
President William Ruto has challenged opposition leaders to move past political slogans and present concrete proposals to transform the country. Ruto said Kenyans should evaluate political leaders by the policies and ideas they put…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has mourned a woman who died after she was reportedly run over by a campaign vehicle during the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay on Sunday evening. Mama Noureen Nalwanga, popularly known as NyaUganda, died…
Equity Bank Holdings has posted a 32 per cent growth in net earnings for the first six months of the year, boosted by rising contributions from its regional subsidiaries. The lender’s net profit hit Sh45.5 billion in the period under…
Try dropping a $20 million order into a public order book and watch what happens to the price before you’re even halfway filled. That’s the problem institutional desks live with every single day — thin visible depth, predatory algorithms…
Four Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed. “The U.S. Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance,” the spokesperson said.…
Police in Kitui County have arrested a 42-year-old man after recovering a firearm from his possession in Lower Yatta Sub-County. The arrest followed a report made to police on Tuesday, August 18, by a woman who alerted authorities that her…
A 30-year-old man died after he slipped into a septic tank while draining sewer waste at a business premises in Marsabit town. The deceased, Enos Masogo, was reportedly working at or with Abyssinia Juicy Cafe when the incident occurred on…
Detectives in Mlolongo, Machakos County, launched a manhunt for a 35-year-old man after his five-year-old son was found dead in a single-roomed house in Mlolongo Phase III. The body of the boy was discovered on Tuesday afternoon after his…
The Government resolved the long-running Cheluget land dispute, ending a three-decade standoff that left thousands of families living on the expansive farm facing the threat of eviction Speaking at a public gathering at Kwalela Primary…
KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa outlined the reforms during a high-level Health Systems Performance session on Service Delivery, Health Workforce, Health Products and Technologies, and Local Manufacturing held during the Kenya Health Summit.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) recovered corruptly acquired assets worth approximately Sh3.6 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year, an official has said. The commission also recovered a further Sh3.4 billion in the…
Ecuadorian media also reported the deaths, while Ecuador’s Transport Minister Roberto Luque expressed condolences to the families.
Kenya Power has launched performance management contracts targeting more than 6,000 union employees, a move that will strengthen accountability, improve productivity and enhance service delivery to customers. The historic move comes after…
Government leaders, policymakers and international development partners have called for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), geospatial data and emerging technologies into Kenya’s land administration systems to drive…
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has raised its Order Fill Rate from about 40 per cent to more than 90 per cent, marking a significant turnaround in the availability of health products and technologies in public health facilities.…
The MPs said the conduct of unscrupulous auctioneers was not only tarnishing the reputation of legitimate practitioners but also undermining public confidence in the auctioneering profession.
