Kenya: Govt Finalizes Plans for 369km SGR Line to Western Kenya

Theb government has entered the final phase of preparations for the groundbreaking of the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and eventually to Malaba,… Read more »

Kenya: Water Supply Resumes in Buruburu, Dandora and Kariobangi After Flood Damage

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced the completion of repair works on a major water transmission pipeline along Outering Road, which had been damaged… Read more »

Kenya: Medics Condemn Arrest of Nairobi Hospital Board Chair

In a statement issued by its National Executive, the association's President Simon Kigundu described Obwaka as a distinguished clinician, teacher, and mentor who has served the… Read more »

Kenya: 48-Hour Action Plan to Tackle Repair of Flood-Damaged Roads

Nairobi Governor and Chair of the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement, Johnson Sakaja, has directed the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding,… Read more »

Kenya: NYS Opens Nationwide Recruitment

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially launched its nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting young Kenyans to join the ranks and contribute to national development. Read more »

Kenya: Tuju-Linked Firm Hadn't Paid Loan During Seven-Year Dispute, EADB

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has said it sold property linked to former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after the firm failed to repay a loan taken to develop the… Read more »

Kenya: Building Collapses in Shauri Moyo, Several Feared Trapped

The incident happened near structures that were being demolished on riparian land, according to Kenya Red Cross, which is leading rescue operations alongside other emergency… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Farm Exports to Enter China Duty-Free From May

Kenya will begin exporting agricultural products to China duty-free starting May 1, 2026, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced. Read more »

East Africa: Tanzanian Tycoons Step Up Acquisitions of Kenyan Companies

Kenyan companies have recently attracted growing interest from Tanzanian billionaires, with several high-profile acquisitions raising questions about why investors from the… Read more »

Kenya: Opposition Leaders Condemn Alleged Illegal Takeover of Raphael Tuju Property

Leaders of the United Alternative Government have strongly condemned what they described as the invasion and unlawful possession of property belonging to former Cabinet minister… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Begins Western Kenya Tour With Infrastructure Inspection

William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour across Western Kenya, starting with an inspection visit in Kakamega County. Read more »

Kenya: Lobby Proposes Replacing Treasury With National Economic Council

A reform lobby group has proposed scrapping the National Treasury and replacing it with a new central economic planning body through a constitutional amendment aimed at reshaping… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Not for Sale, Duale Dismisses State Takeover Claims

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that the government is attempting to take over The Nairobi Hospital, saying the institution cannot be acquired because it… Read more »

Kenya: Viral Towering Wall Sparks Debate On 2.4m Height Limit

Boundary walls exceeding 2.4 metres in height are illegal under Kenya's National Building Code 2024, a construction expert has warned, amid debate over a viral image of a towering… Read more »

Kenya: Gilbert Deya's Widow Mary Found Dead in Bondo, Nine Months After His Death

Mary Deya, widow of the late controversial "Miracle Babies" preacher Gilbert Deya, has been found dead at her home in Bondo. Read more »

Kenya: Another Viral Video Shows Man Burning Sh1,000 Note

Another viral social media video has emerged showing a Kenyan man recording himself burning a Sh1,000 banknote, in what appears to be the latest incident involving the deliberate… Read more »

Kenya: Toi Market Traders Count Losses After Morning Fire Destroys Businesses

Traders at Toi Market are counting heavy losses after a morning fire swept through the market, razing several shops and stalls. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Reits Market Capitalization Hits Sh24.6bn

The value of Kenya's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market capitalization has nearly tripled to Sh24.6 billion in the past five years, highlighting rapid growth of the asset… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Activates Multi-Agency Response As Floods Hit Parts of Kenya

President William Ruto on Sunday assured Kenyans that the government is fully mobilised to respond to the ongoing heavy rains and floods that have affected several parts of the… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Heads to Moscow for Talks On Kenyans in Russia

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has left the country for Moscow for bilateral talks with top officials from Russia, with the safety of Kenyans caught up in the… Read more »

Kenya: UK and U.S. It Experts Help Restore Linda Mwananchi Website, Sifuna Says

Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has announced that the popular Linda Mwananchi registration website, which was recently taken offline, will be restored… Read more »

Kenya: Nyong'o Criticizes Handling of Tuju Loan Dispute Following Night Eviction

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has raised concern over the handling of a loan dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, warning that recent events surrounding the… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi CBD, Kawangware, Lang'ata Listed Among 37 Flood-Prone Areas

A mapping exercise under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme has identified 37 neighbourhoods in Nairobi as highly vulnerable to flooding as heavy rains continue to pound… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Water Says Outering Road Pipeline Repairs Delayed By Heavy Rains

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced that repair works on a damaged water transmission pipeline along Outering Road are nearing completion but have been delayed by… Read more »

Kenya: Hundreds of Motorists Stranded in Naivasha As WRC Safari Rally Traffic Causes Major Gridlock

Hundreds of motorists were left stranded in Naivasha on Sunday after massive traffic congestion linked to the ongoing Safari Rally Kenya brought movement to a standstill along key… Read more »