Kenya has backed Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam following its official launch, with President William Ruto urging continued dialogue among Nile Basin countries to address regional concerns. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region near the Sudanese…

Over two million people in Kenya are expected to face acute food insecurity between October and December 2025, as poor rainfall, reduced international aid, and widespread food losses strain national food systems. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), nearly 180,000…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his candidacy for the 2027 General Election, positioning himself as a direct opponent to President William Ruto. Now seeking to lead that coalition, he argues that his political experience and regional influence, particularly in the Mt Kenya…

President William Ruto’s economic reform agenda is under increasing pressure as rising living costs and new tax proposals continue to draw widespread opposition across Kenya. With two years left in his first term, Ruto faces growing criticism over the implementation of his campaign pledges. Elected…

Kenya has launched a new astro-tourism programme in Samburu National Reserve, marked by the opening of a planetarium and a public lunar eclipse viewing event. The launch event, held at Sopa Lodge, was led by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and featured the inauguration of a purpose-built…

Authorities in Mombasa have seized counterfeit cooking oil and related assets worth over Sh100 million in a raid targeting an illegal repackaging operation in the Shimanzi area. The operation, led by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) in coordination with regional security agencies, uncovered a…

A total lunar eclipse was visible across much of Kenya on Sunday night, drawing large crowds to public spaces as the moon took on a deep reddish hue. Thousands gathered on rooftops, beaches, and open grounds to witness the rare celestial event, commonly known as a "blood moon." The spectacle…

President William Ruto will on Friday host over 3,000 education stakeholders at State House Nairobi in a high-level consultative meeting with union leaders, school heads, and senior government officials. Officials from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary…

A Pakistani national accused of fraud was rescued by police from a mob in Nakuru County and taken into custody.   According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, identified as Shabbir, was confronted by residents who accused him of financial deception before police…

St. George’s Girls Secondary School in Nairobi was closed indefinitely on Monday after students staged an overnight protest following an alleged assault involving a teacher and a Form Three student. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30pm on Sunday, when a student suffered a jaw injury…