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12 May 2026 - The Attorney General’s office has disclosed a PPP proposal to develop a new Justice Centre in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area.

12 May 2026 - The global AI race is pushing up the cost of smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles and gadgets as tech firms compete for memory chips

12 May 2026 - In a notice, ODM announced that nominations are now open for candidates seeking positions from president to MCA.

12 May 2026 - DCI has launched a new training programme to strengthen investigations and prosecutions targeting human trafficking networks.

12 May 2026 - Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised to Mt Kenya residents over Rigathi Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment, calling for unity and national cohesion.

12 May 2026 - Togolese human rights defender Farida Bemba Nabourema has criticised Emmanuel Macron’s Pan-Africanism remarks in an open letter.

12 May 2026 - Thirty-seven former Equity Bank employees have sued CEO James Mwangi and the bank, seeking Sh148 million over alleged defamatory remarks.

12 May 2026 - Nairobi’s UN Office expansion will increase capacity to 9,000 delegates by 2029, strengthening its role in global climate.

12 May 2026 - Uhuru Kenyatta joined regional leaders at Museveni’s State Dinner in Kampala ahead of the Ugandan presidential inauguration ceremony.

12 May 2026 - Kenya has expanded SHA benefits to include free maternity care and increased cancer cover to Sh800,000 under new UHC reforms.

12 May 2026 - Ruto hosted a State Banquet in Nairobi for leaders attending the Africa Forward Summit 2026, calling for stronger Africa-global cooperation.

12 May 2026 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki travelled to Uganda to represent President William Ruto at Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration ceremony.

12 May 2026 - Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni marked 40 years in power with a spectacular drone show in Kampala ahead of his inauguration.

12 May 2026 - Mandera leaders and residents are demanding the removal of Jubaland forces after a deadly border attack left six people dead.

11 May 2026 - Comedian Akuku Danger has emotionally opened up about his near-death experience, revealing how sickle cell anemia left him in a coma

11 May 2026 - Kenyan courts have convicted 13 people in three months over electricity infrastructure vandalism, handing jail terms and heavy fines.

11 May 2026 - Kenya’s Monica Juma has officially assumed office as Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna and Executive Director of UNODC.

11 May 2026 - EACC and the FBI have strengthened cooperation on corruption, money laundering, illicit financial flows and transnational economic crimes.

11 May 2026 - President Emmanuel Macron paused the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to call out delegates for interrupting artists and young speakers.

11 May 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi says PAYE relief for workers earning below Sh30,000 was delayed due to revenue concerns and economic uncertainty.

11 May 2026 - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has criticised unfair global lending systems and renewed calls for greater African representation in global…

11 May 2026 - The UN has warned Sudan’s conflict is entering a deadlier phase as drone attacks kill hundreds of civilians and worsen displacement and famine risks.

11 May 2026 - Kenya is finalising a national wetlands restoration programme aimed at boosting climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and sustainable…

11 May 2026 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned violence against foreign nationals while defending tougher action against illegal immigration.

11 May 2026 - Morara Kebaso questions why flights, hotels and loan interest rates in Kenya are significantly more expensive than in China.

11 May 2026 - South Africa says a British man infected during the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is gradually improving in hospital.

11 May 2026 - Kenya and France have moved to strengthen economic cooperation through new talks focusing on energy, transport, technology and agribusiness.

11 May 2026 - The Port of Lamu has received the largest vessel ever to dock in East and Central Africa, boosting Kenya’s ambitions as a regional maritime hub.

11 May 2026 - Sandra Mbuvi will contest the Kitusuru MCA seat in 2027 under the NEDP party. She pledges youth empowerment and safer neighbourhoods.

11 May 2026 - Kenyan basketball sensation Madina Okot made a strong WNBA regular-season debut for Atlanta Dream, scoring eight points and four rebounds

11 May 2026 - Museveni secured re-election during Uganda’s General Elections held on January 15, extending a presidency that began in 1986.

11 May 2026 - Nana Owiti says she is open to marriage again following her 2024 breakup with King Kaka after 13 years together.

11 May 2026 - Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire will open embassies in each other's capitals after talks between Presidents Ruto and Ouattara ahead of the Africa Forward…

11 May 2026 - Macron has called for stronger Africa-Europe cooperation on infrastructure and education during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

11 May 2026 - French President Emmanuel Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for a morning jog in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit.

11 May 2026 - Africa’s media faces rising repression, AI-driven disinformation and shrinking press freedom as journalists confront growing threats to democracy.

11 May 2026 - Kenya and the United States have pledged deeper cooperation on terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking and extradition.

11 May 2026 - This follows allegations that before a Florida State University attack, a suspect consulted ChatGPT about weapons and the OpenAI responded.

11 May 2026 - Global oil prices surged after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, raising fears of prolonged conflict and disruptions in the Strait…

11 May 2026 - KURA has announced a four-month closure of Eldoret Road in Nairobi to allow construction of a vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River.

11 May 2026 - Gachagua has blamed illegal Jubaland forces for the killing of 6 people in Mandera County and demanded their immediate removal from Kenya.

11 May 2026 - Australia will evacuate citizens from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people and triggered international…

11 May 2026 - IEBC received ballot papers for Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr, Porro Ward and Endo Ward. Campaigns end today at 5pm. All systems ready,…

11 May 2026 - Winnie Odinga celebrated Mother’s Day 2026 with her mother Ida Odinga and former Mozambique First Lady Graça Machel

11 May 2026 - A Turkish Airlines flight carrying 277 passengers and 11 crew caught fire while landing at Kathmandu airport on Monday. No injuries reported.

11 May 2026 - Three crude oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz with tracking systems disabled as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue disrupting…

11 May 2026 - Kenyan workers earning below Sh50,000 will not benefit from promised PAYE tax cuts after the proposals were excluded from Finance Bill 2026.

11 May 2026 - One of 17 American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship in the Canary Islands has tested positive for hantavirus.

11 May 2026 - African leaders, Macron and UN chief Guterres arrive in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit focused on trade.

11 May 2026 - Eurovision 2026 has opened in Vienna amid growing protests and boycott calls over Israel’s participation in the global music contest.