Kenya's public broadcaster covering national news, government, counties, business, sports, culture and public-interest information.
Kenya reinforced its position as one of the world’s leading floriculture exporters as industry leaders, government officials, regulators and international trade partners gathered in Nairobi for the opening of the 13th International Flower…
Kenya’s forests contribute an estimated Ksh 611 billion annually to the economy, President William Ruto has said, underscoring why conservation is increasingly being viewed as an economic investment rather than simply an environmental…
The National Heroes Council has launched a nationwide call for proposals, inviting members of the public, organisations, institutions and groups to nominate outstanding individuals for declaration as national heroes. The Council…
African EV platform Spiro has announced a Ksh 29 billion investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Building on the support of long-standing institutional…
There was heavy security at the Naivasha Law Courts on Tuesday as nine students linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire were arraigned. The fire, which broke out on May 28, 2026, at the school in Gilgil, Nakuru County,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called on African countries to move away from aid dependency and embrace trade, investment, industrialisation, and value addition as the…
The High Court has ordered the government to disclose within seven days all agreements, negotiations, approvals, risk assessments and operational protocols related to the proposed Kenya–US Ebola quarantine facility. Justice Patricia Mande…
Vet Lab Sports Club’s Ebill Omollo staged a remarkable final-round resurgence at the Nakuru Golf Club on Sunday May 31 to be crowned the champion of the NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy. Entering the final day behind the leaders William…
Kirinyaga County Government says it is addressing all labour issues raised by health workers and has availed a budget for promotions. Addressing media at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Chief Officer for Medical Services, Public…
The growing wave of school arson attacks in Taita Taveta County has prompted calls for urgent reforms to the Basic Education Act, with administrators seeking greater powers to intervene during emergencies in schools without having to wait…
Grace Kahaki of Insignia Productions has been invited to serve as a juror for the 2026 International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards). Kahaki’s selection highlights a growing recognition of Kenyan…
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is scheduled to take place in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from June 24 to June 27. The theme for this year’s event, also known as the ‘Festival of the Dhow Countries’, is AI and the Art of…
Eight students linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire are set to take plea at the Naivasha Law Courts. The fire, which broke out on May 28, 2026, at the school in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed the lives of 16 students,…
Pop star Dua Lipa and “Fantastic Beasts” actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday, according to media reports, which said a three-day party may follow the low-key nuptials in Sicily. The Sun and Daily Mail tabloids showed photos of…
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to…
President William Ruto has defended the establishment of a quarantine Ebola centre at the Laikipia Air Base. Ruto said the facility, being set up with support from the United States, is intended to safeguard public health and enhance the…
US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes. The audience was left booing as he walked off stage early Monday, footage on social media showed. On his first-ever tour of Turkey, the…
The Bobea Leadership Awards Secretariat has officially announced the nominees for the 2026 Bobea Leadership Awards, initiating one of Kenya’s most extensive recognition programmes for governance and public leadership. The awards…
The 2026 China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation Forum was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday, under the theme “Deepening China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation for a Brighter SCO Future.” Nearly 100 participants, including media…
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, hosted students from several Kenyan schools at the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi on Monday for the International Children’s Day celebration and Embassy Open Day. The event…
When the word “Ebola” meets the name “Laikipia,” fear is often the first visitor at the door. Yet behind the headlines about court orders, protests and diplomatic tension lies a deeper possibility: that the debate over an Ebola quarantine…
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) indicates an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event during June–August 2026. In a statement, the World Weather body says, “probabilities for this to continue until at least November are near or above…
Polls have opened in Ethiopia’s general election, marking a key moment in the country’s democratic process as voting gets underway across the nation. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observers (AUEOM)…
Since the inception of the Social Health Authority (SHA), more than 800,000 people have been registered in three North Eastern counties. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebration in Wajir, President William Ruto said the enrolment…
