- UNEP and FAO have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost five million hectares of marine ecosystems an area about the size of Costa Rica, which co-…
- Cost of Super Petrol has gone up by Ksh 2.69 per litre, while the prices of Diesel and Kerosene have dropped by Ksh 1.95 and Ksh 2.06 per litre respectively.
- The population in two counties in South Sudan are at-risk of famine in the coming months, as conflict in Upper Nile state escalates, destroying homes, disrupting livelihoods, and impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid.
- Countdown to "Intervision’25" officially began with a grand launch ceremony at Moscow’s Manezhnaya Square, unveiling the contest’s countdown clock and marking the final stretch of preparations for one of the year’s most anticipated cultural events.
- In the heart of Mathare, Nairobi County, the morning air is filled with laughter and anticipation as young children arrive at Destiny Kids Rescue Centre. Clutching colourful lunchboxes and chatting excitedly, children aged four to six eagerly step into their classrooms—spaces now transformed into…
- Kenya continues to enjoy cordial and strategic relations with the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with the partnership playing a vital role in the country’s energy transition agenda.
- Nairobi hosted New Cities Summit 2025 bringing together over 400 delegates from 50 countries to discuss the future of urban development across Africa.
- The Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has confirmed that a Kenya Airforce Grob 120A aircraft experienced an emergency Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a training flight in the vicinity of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, Kwale County. In a statement the KDF noted that the aircraft had two…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated Government’s commitment to delivering services and development to all Kenyans across the country without discrimination. Speaking on Saturday afternoon in Katangi, Yatta Constituency, Machakos County during Saccos and groups’ Empowerment Program, the…
- The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has urged county governments and academia to collaborate in developing identified priority value chains and supporting MSMEs through supportive policies, streamlined licensing, and…
- Baghdad has asked Tehran not to target US interests on Iraqi soil, a senior security official said Saturday, as Washington’s ally Israel and Iran traded blows, heightening tensions across the region. The government in Baghdad is a close ally of Tehran but also a strategic partner of Iran’s arch-foe…
- The Israeli military said Saturday that its ongoing air campaign in Iran had now given it the required “aerial freedom” for actions from west Iran to Tehran, where 70 fighter jets carried out strikes overnight. “We have created aerial freedom of action from west Iran all the way to Tehran… Tehran…
- Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to be Africa’s premier wellness tourism hub, targeting an influx of both regional and international visitors seeking holistic, nature-immersive experiences.
- Counties are expected to fully take over all functions delineated in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI – No. 219 of 16th December 2024, following the identification and allocation of corresponding human and financial resources.
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked counties to exploit their unique strengths and invest in value chains relevant to the areas so as to put the country’s manufacturing sector back on track. While noting that manufacturing still remains the second-largest employer in Kenya after the public…
- Iran struck Israel early Saturday with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic’s nuclear and military facilities, and killed several top generals. Air raid sirens and explosions rang out across Israel overnight, with its military calling on residents to take…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to proactive disaster preparedness and response, following the recent fire tragedy in Mukungu Village, Kibra and other areas.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that social media influencer Albert Ojwang died while in custody inside a cell at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has established that blogger Albert Ojwang died while in police custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Ukambani region is benefitting fully from government's development agenda that target improving the lives of all Kenyans without discrimination.
- A total of 875 health facilities have been closed down due to non-compliance by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived Friday in South Africa’s flood-devastated Eastern Cape province, where a torrential storm killed at least 78 people, with the search for more bodies ongoing. Thousands of houses, roads, schools and health facilities were left caked in mud after being completely…
- Two individuals have been arrested in Kakamega in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. Police officers from Kakamega and Mudete Police Stations recovered the stolen motorbike during a dawn operation on Friday in the Mudete area. “Acting on a report of a stolen red Boxer motorcycle,…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans not to judge the entire police service based on the misconduct of a few officers, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to holding rogue elements accountable. Speaking amid heightened public concern over recent incidents of…
- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) are ramping up forest restoration efforts in Mombasa, with a particular focus on the mangrove ecosystem, along the Tudor Creek. Mangroves play a pivotal role in carbon sequestration; they capture a…
- The Judiciary in Kisii County has identified shortage of staff as one of the major causes for delays in the timely prosecution of children matters in court. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour at Itierio grounds in Kisii South Sub County, Kisii Law Courts Senior…
- President William Ruto has vowed to protect Kenyan officers from rogue police officers. He has consequently put rogue officers on notice, stating they will be held personally accountable for their actions. He was speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong’, Kajiado County, where he…
- The lone survivor of 242 people aboard a London-bound passenger plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said Friday how even he was struggling to explain how he miraculously walked out alive from the fireball explosion. “Everything happened in front of me, and even I couldn’t believe how…
- Iran sharply criticised the UN nuclear watchdog on Friday, accusing it of “silence” over Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities and scientists. In a statement, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said it considers the “silence” from the International Atomic Energy Agency “as a form of cooperation…
- Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Friday condemned a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran, saying the attacks violated international law and fuelled regional insecurity. The strikes, which left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead, “constitute a clear violation of the fundamental…
- Nyandarua Police Commander Stella Cherono has visited the Rwanyambo Police Post after a woman reportedly miscarried while in custody. Commander Cherono expressed regret over the incident, which is under investigation by the National Police Service (NPS) to determine the circumstances, given that…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rallied communities in Garissa towards eradicating the ‘Triple Threat’ of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy by the year 2027. The CS made the remarks Friday during a visit to the county, where a five-day free medical camp…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a coordinated regional approach to address the proliferation of illicit firearms, cautioning that isolated national efforts are insufficient to combat the rising insecurity in the region. Speaking during the destruction of over 1,000…
- A civil society group has kicked off a campaign aimed at strengthening ties between local residents and security agencies in a bid to tackle insecurity and promote lasting peace in Mandera County.
- The National Treasury has increased funding for key governance and anti-corruption institutions for the 2025/2026 financial year, underscoring the government’s renewed commitment to accountability, justice, and integrity in public service. In his budget statement to Parliament, Treasury Cabinet…
- China and African nations have hailed substantial progress in implementing commitments from the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), with China providing over RMB130 billion in financial support and announcing 35 concrete achievements across ten sectors. This was…
- The government has significantly boosted funding for the security sector in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with the National Treasury allocating Ksh 464.8 billion—an increase of Ksh 87.3 billion from the previous year’s allocation of Ksh 377.5 billion. While presenting the budget estimates to…
