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18 Mar 2026 - Equity Group reports record Sh75.5bn profit in FY2025, driven by regional growth, digital expansion, and strong subsidiary performance.

18 Mar 2026 - Tiaty MP William Kamket and Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait mourn the passing of their 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, as family and colleagues…

18 Mar 2026 - Kenya Forest Service and Friends of Karura CFA collaborate to ensure sustainable management of Karura Forest, supporting conservation.

18 Mar 2026 - Treasury directs PSs to identify idle land, value assets, and pursue leasing, PPPs, and concessions to boost efficiency and cut wastage.

18 Mar 2026 - UK defence chief visits Kenya for talks with KDF leadership, focusing on joint training, counter-terrorism, and strengthening cooperation.

18 Mar 2026 - Safaricom rolls out M-Pesa data minimisation feature masking phone numbers to enhance privacy, with CBK approval effective March 24.

18 Mar 2026 - Kenyan conservationist Paula Kahumbu makes National Geographic 33 list, recognised for wildlife protection, environmental storytelling, and African-…

18 Mar 2026 - Embakasi East MP Babu Owino questions DCI summons to Kakamega over Linda Mwananchi rallies, alleging political targeting and urging adherence to rule…

18 Mar 2026 - Nigerian superstar Burna Boy sets a global milestone, achieving the highest concert revenue for an African artist.

18 Mar 2026 - CAF overturns Senegal’s AFCON 2025 final victory after an appeal, awarding the title to Morocco following a ruling

18 Mar 2026 - US House Oversight Committee summons Attorney General Pam Bondi over alleged mismanagement of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

18 Mar 2026 - Kenya receives second contingent of police officers from Haiti mission, honouring fallen officers and reaffirming commitment to global peace efforts.

18 Mar 2026 - Kenya receives second contingent of police officers from Haiti mission, honouring fallen officers and reaffirming commitment to global peace efforts.

18 Mar 2026 - Kenya proposes strict VASP rules to regulate crypto firms, enhance consumer protection, and curb financial crime.

17 Mar 2026 - 90 inmates in Kenya complete an eight-month Sexual Offender Treatment Programme, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration.

17 Mar 2026 - NEMA partners with US DTRA to enhance chemical security, CBRN preparedness, and sustainable hazardous chemical management in Kenya.

17 Mar 2026 - A woman has been arraigned in Wang’uru Court for allegedly defrauding members of the public of Sh 3 million.

17 Mar 2026 - CS Chirchir witnessed the signing of the EPC contract between KURA and Stecol Corporation to dual the 23.5 km Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi Road.

17 Mar 2026 - Kenya Space Agency, in partnership with the Judiciary, hosts the 2026 National Rounds of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition.

17 Mar 2026 - EAC Customs Bond launches March 23, allowing traders to use a single bond across East African countries, reducing costs and border delays.

17 Mar 2026 - DPP Renson Ingonga and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency sign a landmark MoU to strengthen collaboration against nuclear-related crimes.

17 Mar 2026 - DPP charges a Chinese national and Kenyan for trafficking over 3,000 live ants in Kenya, exposing a growing illegal wildlife trade.

17 Mar 2026 - EACC secures court order to recover Sh10.9 million from a former Homa Bay official who illegally earned dual salaries from 2 institutions.

17 Mar 2026 - ODM delegates in Nairobi have endorsed Winnie Odinga for deputy party leader, boosting her influence within the party’s top leadership ranks.

17 Mar 2026 - Flood fatalities in Kenya rise to 71 as over 2,600 families are displaced and property destroyed, according to the latest police report.

17 Mar 2026 - Affordable Housing Board warns Kenyans against fake housing offers by an unauthorised firm as Eldoret Railway City project advances.

17 Mar 2026 - Merishaw School says a viral student assault video is old and confirms those involved were expelled, reassuring parents over safety measures.

17 Mar 2026 - Whistleblowers and investigators accuse TikTok and Meta of risking user safety in the race to dominate algorithm-driven social media feeds.

17 Mar 2026 - Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards

17 Mar 2026 - Sri Lanka declares weekly public holiday to conserve fuel as oil prices surge amid Iran tensions, with Asian countries rolling out measures.

17 Mar 2026 - EADB defends auction of Dari Limited property, citing loan default, UK and Kenyan court rulings, and dismissal of recent legal challenge.

16 Mar 2026 - Githunguri MP Wamuchomba says Kikuyu MP Ichungwa intervened to help Senator Thang’wa’s family access a school field for burial meetings.

16 Mar 2026 - Nelson Havi criticizes State House intervention at Nairobi Hospital, urging doctors and board to manage operations independently.

16 Mar 2026 - Nairobi Water restores supply to six estates after repairing a flood-damaged pipeline along Outer Ring Road as crews continue fixing lines.

16 Mar 2026 - Interior CS Murkomen meets UNODC to strengthen cooperation on transnational crime, digital fraud, and maritime security.

16 Mar 2026 - National and county authorities in Nairobi coordinate emergency response to heavy rains and protect residents in flood-affected areas.

16 Mar 2026 - DPP has filed a notice of appeal against Governor Natembeya’s acquittal in a Trans Nzoia funds case involving alleged conflict of interest.

16 Mar 2026 - DPP has filed a notice of appeal against Governor Natembeya’s acquittal in a Trans Nzoia funds case involving alleged conflict of interest.

16 Mar 2026 - Murkomen meets Singapore Security Minister Edwin Tong in Vienna to discuss cybersecurity and the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.

16 Mar 2026 - Kenya and Russia agree to repatriate Kenyan nationals recruited into the Russia–Ukraine war, halt recruitment and facilitate compensation.

16 Mar 2026 - State House explains why Ruto stepped into the Nairobi Hospital crisis, citing governance disputes and concerns raised by doctors.

16 Mar 2026 - Two people were rescued after a building collapsed in Shauri Moyo during a demolition exercise along the Nairobi River riparian corridor.

16 Mar 2026 - KNCHR gives Kenyans 21 days to file compensation claims for injuries or deaths linked to the 2017, 2024 and 2025 protests.

16 Mar 2026 - MP Vincent Musyoka accuses KFS rangers of firearm misuse and links some officers to illegal logging, raising accountability concerns.

16 Mar 2026 - Nairobi orders a 48-hour flood response plan as agencies assess damaged roads, drainage, and water systems.

16 Mar 2026 - Eleven inmates graduated with Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of London, and a former prisoner earned a medical degree.

16 Mar 2026 - A building has collapsed in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, near demolition sites on riparian land. Rescue teams are on site.

16 Mar 2026 - Donald Trump urges China and US allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions linked to the Iran threats.

16 Mar 2026 - Mudavadi is in Moscow for talks with Sergey Lavrov and Russian officials over Kenyans recruited into the Russia–Ukraine war.

16 Mar 2026 - Nairobi Hospital directors including Dr Job Obwaka appear at Milimani Law Courts after weekend in custody over fraudulent registration