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Ruto Announces Plan for 2,000MW Nuclear Plant in Siaya by 2034
Kenya plans to begin construction of a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in Siaya County in 2027, with commissioning scheduled for 2034, President William Ruto has confirmed.Speaking at the International Conference o…

Uasin Gishu Mother Pleads for Help to Bring Back Son Fighting in Russia
A family in Kipkenyo, Uasin Gishu County, is seeking government assistance after their son, Andrew Limo Kiprono, went missing and has not been in contact for six months while believed to be in Russia.Relatives say Kip…

What Kenyans Need to Know Before Visiting Turkmenistan’s Darvaza Gas Crater
Kenya and Turkmenistan formalised diplomatic relations in March 2023, and held their first ministerial talks in November 2025 to discuss cooperation in energy and trade.The agreement, signed by both countries’ permane…

KRA Introduces Two-Stage Luggage Screening for International Arrivals
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outlined new procedures for monitoring passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other entry points, confirming that all luggage arriving on international flights will…

KRA Introduces Two-Stage Luggage Screening for International Arrivals
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outlined new procedures for monitoring passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other entry points, confirming that all luggage arriving on international flights will…

Herman Manyora Denies Sh516,000 Tender Fraud Charges
Political analyst and academic Herman Manyora has been charged in connection with an alleged fraudulent tender scheme involving Nairobi Hospital.Manyora appeared before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Wednesday…

Senate Urged to Investigate Safety Issues at Bomas Site After Worker Deaths
Kenya’s Senate has been asked to investigate safety conditions at the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Complex construction site following complaints from workers.On 25 March, Kajiado Senator Kanar Seki formall…

Kenyans in Japan Told to Embrace Unity and Cultural Identity
Geoffrey Owuor, Chairperson of the Kenyans in Japan Association (KIJA), has urged Kenyans living in Japan to strengthen unity, resilience, and cultural identity in his 2026 annual message.Owuor outlined a vision for a…

Kenya Plans Possible Naval Protection for Cargo Heading to Gulf
Kenya is considering deploying military-backed escorts for cargo vessels travelling to the Middle East to protect shipments amid rising security risks along key trade routes.Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana…

PS Hinga Urges Judges to Lift Ban on Lang’ata Affordable Housing
The government has asked the Environment and Land Court to lift an order stopping construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, warning that further delays could lead to financial losses and l…

33 Bodies Found in Kericho Mass Grave
Authorities in Kericho have exhumed 33 bodies from a suspected mass grave, far exceeding initial reports of 14.The operation, conducted on 23 March under the supervision of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (…

H‑1B Registrations Fall Sharply Amid US Policy Changes
H‑1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen by 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous cycle, according to immigration lawyers.The decline follows the introduction of a new wage‑based lottery by t…

KNH Warns Families to Claim 480 Uncollected Bodies Within Seven Days
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced that 480 bodies held at its mortuary will be disposed of if families do not claim them within seven days.The hospital will seek court approval to proceed if the deadline…

KOKO Networks’ UK Parent Enters Administration Following Collapse of Kenyan Subsidiary
KOKO Networks (UK) Limited was placed under administration on 19 February 2026, weeks after its Kenyan subsidiary ceased operations.The Nairobi-based arm of KOKO, which had been central to the group’s operations since…

Kenya Airways Reports Sh17.2 Billion Loss for 2025
Kenya Airways recorded a net loss of Sh17.2 billion for the financial year ending December 2025, reversing a Sh5.4 billion profit from 2024.The airline’s operating loss narrowed to Sh5.6 billion, down from Sh16.6 bill…

Ruto Says He and Orengo Will Work Together for Kenyans
President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo signalled their commitment to joint service delivery despite their differing political affiliations during the President’s visit to the county on Monday.The visit…

Kenyan Diaspora Mourns Fallen Soldier in Minnesota
Isaac Onchana Segera, a Kenyan-born US Army serviceman, was found unconscious at a Minneapolis bus station on 4 March and later pronounced dead.Members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United States held a memorial servi…

Jane Mukami Marks 9 Years Since Brother’s Death with Visit to Atlanta Grave
Kenyan wellness coach and writer Jane Mukami visited her brother’s grave in Atlanta, marking nine years since his death.Mukami travelled with her mother to honour Stephen Githen, a US military veteran who died on 3 Ma…

Kenyan Journalist Relocates to UK, Embraces New Life in Nottingham
John Mwangi, a former Kenyan journalist, has settled in Nottingham, United Kingdom, reuniting with his family and embracing a new chapter in his life.Mwangi, who spent over 15 years in Kenya’s media industry, said his…

‘Tuju Nearly Died Within Minutes’ – Kalonzo Recounts Medical Emergency During Arrest
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju is receiving intensive medical care after suffering a severe health episode during his arrest on Monday evening.Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, representing Tuju, told the Kib…