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9 Mar 2026 - Safaricom says M-PESA has reached 40 million users in Kenya as the mobile money platform marks 19 years of expanding financial inclusion.

9 Mar 2026 - California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism over a $19 million taxpayer-funded campaign aimed at rebranding the state and countering negative…

9 Mar 2026 - A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a Bundesliga 2 match between Preussen Münster and Hertha Berlin, forcing officials to rely on the central…

9 Mar 2026 - Global oil prices soar past $110 as US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupt Gulf energy routes, rattle Asian stock markets, and raise fears of $150 crude.

9 Mar 2026 - Police arrest a suspect after gunfire strikes Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home. The singer was reportedly inside but unharmed during the incident.

8 Mar 2026 - A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial attacks in the Middle East, the U.S. military confirms.

8 Mar 2026 - Norwegian police are investigating a suspected terror incident after an explosion near the US Embassy in Oslo. Security is tightened.

8 Mar 2026 - KUCCPS has opened applications for TVET courses for the May 2026 intake. KCSE 2025 and previous candidates can apply until March 18.

8 Mar 2026 - Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed the country’s new constitution, replacing the provisional framework and introducing major…

8 Mar 2026 - Kenya Meteorological Department warns of continued heavy rainfall and possible flooding across Nairobi and surrounding counties until March 9.

8 Mar 2026 - ODM chair Gladys Wanga backs the party’s partnership with the Kenya Kwanza government, citing development gains for the Luo Nyanza region.

8 Mar 2026 - Pope Leo XIV calls for peace as fighting in Iran raises fears of a wider Middle East conflict, warning that instability could spread to Lebanon.

8 Mar 2026 - Kenya Power announces planned electricity outages on Monday affecting parts of Nyeri, Laikipia and Kiambu counties from morning to evening.

8 Mar 2026 - Kenya Airways warns passengers travelling to and from Mumbai of disruptions and baggage delays caused by airspace restrictions and adverse weather.

8 Mar 2026 - Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua threaten legal action after police allegedly blocked them from attending a church event in Meru County.

8 Mar 2026 - Kenya Wildlife Service closes Sala Gate in Tsavo East National Park after flash floods strand tourist vans, raising safety concerns.

8 Mar 2026 - The Port of Mombasa welcomes the maiden call of M.V. Nara under Akkon Line’s East Africa Service, boosting maritime trade between South Asia and East…

8 Mar 2026 - Flooding across Kenya since Friday has killed 43 people, with Nairobi recording the highest number of deaths, according to the government.

8 Mar 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua offers condolences to Nairobi flood victims, calls for urgent evacuation, shelters, relief, and proactive urban planning.

8 Mar 2026 - President Ruto urges Kenyan youth not to allow politicians to exploit them for political battles and instead take advantage of opportunities.

8 Mar 2026 - Undugu Society calls for urgent rights-based urban planning and disaster preparedness after deadly Nairobi floods claimed at least 25 lives.

8 Mar 2026 - KeNHA closes Kaplong-Kisii road due to Kipsonoi River flooding, issues alternative routes for motorists amid continued heavy rains across Kenya.

8 Mar 2026 - Ministry of Health warns of cholera, malaria and other disease risks as flooding continues, urging preventive measures and public vigilance.

8 Mar 2026 - An opinion piece examining why International Women’s Day often emphasizes celebration over meaningful action.

8 Mar 2026 - Trump criticises UK PM Keir Starmer over Iran conflict stance after UK initially refused US use of bases for strikes, urging de-escalation instead.

8 Mar 2026 - EAC adopts voting reforms and a new funding formula as Uganda’s President Museveni takes over chairmanship from Kenya’s William Ruto.

8 Mar 2026 - Government urges parents and schools to protect children amid floods and heavy rains, with officials warning young children remain most vulnerable.

8 Mar 2026 - Kenya honours police pilot Eunice Dobby on International Women’s Day, highlighting her aviation career, security reforms research and regional…

8 Mar 2026 - Governor Orengo demands release of staff allegedly arrested ahead of President William Ruto’s visit, amid deepening ODM political tensions.

7 Mar 2026 - Justin Muturi warns of nationwide protests starting April if IEBC continues working with election technology firm Smartmatic.

7 Mar 2026 - Former LSK president Nelson Havi defends Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja amid criticism over floods in the city

7 Mar 2026 - KenGen announces governance changes and the exit of three independent directors following shareholder-approved amendments to its Articles of…

7 Mar 2026 - Kenya’s DPP has opposed bail for Godfrey Mbogori, a 74-year-old man wanted in the United States over cybercrime and identity theft charges.

7 Mar 2026 - A Siakago court in Embu sentences Jane Kiura to 2 years for impersonating a High Court advocate and defrauding a client of Sh. 229,000.

7 Mar 2026 - President Ruto congratulates Monica Juma after appointment as UNODC Executive Director and UN Vienna Director-General.

7 Mar 2026 - Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai could earn $692 million over three years through stock-based incentives in Alphabet and Waymo.

7 Mar 2026 - President William Ruto arrives in Arusha, Tanzania, for the 25th EAC Heads of State Summit to discuss regional integration.

7 Mar 2026 - Heavy rains damage the South C substation and disrupt electricity. At least 10 dead, roads submerged, emergency response underway.

7 Mar 2026 - At least 381 households have been affected in Kisumu after the Sondu-Miriu River burst its banks following heavy rains and flooding homes.

7 Mar 2026 - At least 25 people have died after flash floods hit Nairobi and several counties in Kenya, displacing hundreds of households.

7 Mar 2026 - President Ruto directs KDF deployment in Nairobi as heavy rains cause floods, deaths, and displacement. Relief and rescue operations.

7 Mar 2026 - Kenya Met issues heavy rainfall warning for Nairobi Metro until 9 March. Flash floods, slippery roads, and rising rivers expected. Stay alert.

7 Mar 2026 - At least 23 people have died after heavy overnight rains caused severe flooding across Nairobi, prompting search and rescue operations.

7 Mar 2026 - The government has introduced a standardised annual fee of Sh67,189 for all TVET programmes in Kenya starting May 2026.

7 Mar 2026 - Traffic on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway stalled after River Sultan Hamud burst its banks following heavy rains, causing major congestion.

7 Mar 2026 - Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian apologises to neighbouring countries for attacks but rejects US demands for unconditional surrender.

7 Mar 2026 - Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua accuse the government of passport irregularities, youth exploitation and abandoning…

7 Mar 2026 - Emirates says flights to and from Dubai have resumed after an earlier suspension, allowing passengers to proceed to the airport.

7 Mar 2026 - At least 10 people have died in Nairobi after heavy floods swept through the city, leaving dozens of vehicles destroyed.

7 Mar 2026 - War-like scenes in Nairobi after floods destroy cars in Grogan along Kirinyaga Road. Death toll rises to 10 as heavy rains cause damage.