Kenyans Live

The Kenya Times

Kenyan digital news publication covering politics, business, counties, education, sports, lifestyle and current affairs.

Russia Announces Push for Dialogue After Lavrov Talks With Iran
The Kenya TimesWorld News

Russia Announces Push for Dialogue After Lavrov Talks With Iran

Russia has urged the United States (U.S) to abandon what it described as the “language of ultimatums” and return to negotiations as tensions around Iran continue to rise. The call came after a phone conversation between Russian Foreign…

3 min read
Arab Nation Vows Full Support for Any U.S.-Led Hormuz Opening Operation
The Kenya TimesWorld News

Arab Nation Vows Full Support for Any U.S.-Led Hormuz Opening Operation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared that it will fully support any United States‑led international operation to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising regional tensions and continued disruption of global shipping…

3 min read
How to Register as a Cab Driver in Kenya
The Kenya TimesExplainers

How to Register as a Cab Driver in Kenya

Kenya has a growing taxi and ride-hailing industry, providing opportunities for drivers to earn income across the country. Platforms such as Uber, Bolt, FARAS, Little Cab, and Yego Ride have made it easier for Kenyans to register as…

3 min read
Explained Rules That Govern Professional Boxing Bouts
The Kenya TimesExplainers

Explained Rules That Govern Professional Boxing Bouts

Professional boxing is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using only their fists to score points with clean punches or win by knockout. According to the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC), each round…

2 min read
Trump Sends Strikes Warning to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
The Kenya TimesGeo-Politics

Trump Sends Strikes Warning to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, signaling potential military action targeting the country’s critical infrastructure. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that key facilities such as power…

2 min read
CS Opiyo Wandayi Clears the Air on Stabex and G-to-G Fuel Deal
The Kenya TimesNews

CS Opiyo Wandayi Clears the Air on Stabex and G-to-G Fuel Deal

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum of Kenya, Opiyo Wandayi, has clarified issues surrounding the Stabex and government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel procurement frameworks, assuring Kenyans that the arrangements remain stable and…

2 min read
Opinion | Is Kenya’s Nuclear Dream a Bold Vision or a Risky Gamble?
The Kenya TimesOpinion

Opinion | Is Kenya’s Nuclear Dream a Bold Vision or a Risky Gamble?

The sun is setting. A highly hyped VURUGU boxing match is underway at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Fans of Majembe and MBAVU Destroyer are thronging the venue. The noise grows louder as you approach the gates: “Majembe! Majembe!” The chants…

2 min read
Ruto Breaks Silence on Fuel Scandal, Gives Way Foward
The Kenya TimesBREAKING NEWS

Ruto Breaks Silence on Fuel Scandal, Gives Way Foward

President William Ruto on Sunday, April 5, addressed the multi-billion-shilling fuel scandal, which has seen heads roll in the energy sector. Speaking during a church service in Kilgoris, Narok County, Ruto vowed to deal with the cartels.…

2 min read
IDF Reveals 165 Hezbollah Rockets Hit UN Posts
The Kenya TimesWorld News

IDF Reveals 165 Hezbollah Rockets Hit UN Posts

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed in a statement dated April 5 that approximately 165 rocket launches by Hezbollah landed inside or near positions of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon. According to…

3 min read
Joseph Okech Appointed Acting EPRA Director-General
The Kenya TimesBREAKING NEWS

Joseph Okech Appointed Acting EPRA Director-General

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has appointed Joseph Oketch as the acting director general following the resignation of Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. In a press briefing, EPRA said Oketch currently heads the Electricity and…

2 min read
How Kenyans Can Arrest a Public Figure Without Breaking the Law
The Kenya TimesExplainers

How Kenyans Can Arrest a Public Figure Without Breaking the Law

An arrest involves the act of limiting a person’s movement. This power, however, is held not only by the police but also by citizens in Kenya. A citizen also has the legal authority to make a citizen’s arrest, a process governed by the…

3 min read
Has Iran Managed to Shoot Down a U.S. C‑130 Support Plane?
The Kenya TimesGeo-Politics

Has Iran Managed to Shoot Down a U.S. C‑130 Support Plane?

Iranian state media has reported that a U.S. C‑130 Hercules military transport aircraft was shot down in the southern region of Isfahan amid ongoing hostilities between Tehran and Washington. According to the reports, Iran’s police…

3 min read
Confusion Clouds U.S. Rescue Mission in Iran Amid Conflicting Claims
The Kenya TimesWar

Confusion Clouds U.S. Rescue Mission in Iran Amid Conflicting Claims

The United States’ rescue mission on April 5, 2026, has raised conflicting concerns over the reports delivered from Iran and the US. US President Donald Trump announced the successful recovery of a high-ranking US Air Force officer from…

3 min read
Momentum Credit Founder and CEO Job Muriuki Dies in India
The Kenya TimesNews

Momentum Credit Founder and CEO Job Muriuki Dies in India

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kenyan lending firm Momentum Credit, Job Muriuki, has died. Muriuki passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 41, while undergoing treatment in Chennai, India. Tributes from colleagues and industry…

2 min read
M-PESA Go: How to Set Up and Manage Your Child’s Account Safely
The Kenya TimesNews

M-PESA Go: How to Set Up and Manage Your Child’s Account Safely

M-PESA Go is a specialized mobile money features service by Safaricom that allows parents to be in charge of monitoring the finances of their minors before attaining the age of 18. The feature allows parents to sign up their children…

3 min read
16-Year-Old Ugandan CEO Pushes for Capital Punishment Law
The Kenya TimesEast Africa

16-Year-Old Ugandan CEO Pushes for Capital Punishment Law

In the wake of the horrific stabbing of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Makindye Division yesterday, a bold voice has emerged calling for radical change to Uganda’s justice system. Nyanzi Martin…

3 min read