In focus
Latest news from Kenya and around the world
Detectives have taken more than ten students from Utumishi Girls Academy into custody as they investigate the tragic dormitory fire that claimed 16 young lives in Gilgil.
Kenya's High Court has delivered a significant setback to government plans by suspending a proposed United States-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County.
Yemen's former leader Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has passed away in Saudi Arabia at the age of around 80, bringing an end to a life marked by political upheaval and prolonged exile.
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have produced a promising breakthrough as both sides tentatively agree to renew their fragile ceasefire for another 60 days.
In a striking move that has sparked debate inside government circles, senior officials appointed by President Trump are advocating for the creation of a new $250 denomination featuring the president's likeness.
President William Ruto has carried out a significant reshuffle of Principal Secretaries in the wake of Mohamed Liban’s resignation as Petroleum PS amid a major fuel supply scandal.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally requested FIFA to refund World Cup tickets purchased by its supporters who are now unable to travel to the United States.
Pope Leo XIV has extended a heartfelt invitation to Catholics everywhere to unite in prayer by joining him for a special rosary dedicated to peace on May 30.
Police in Gatanga, Murang'a County, have pulled the body of a young girl from the waters of River Kiama, intensifying worries in the local community.
A tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has claimed the lives of 16 students, with the toll rising after six additional fatalities were confirmed on Thursday.
A devastating fire ripped through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, leaving at least ten students feared dead in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticized the widespread availability of smartphones to small children, describing it as a serious threat to their development and well-being.
A recent survey by the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has exposed the harsh realities facing educators across the country.
US President Donald Trump has confidently declared himself in excellent condition following his latest medical examination at Walter Reed Military Hospital.
Police in Webuye have arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with the sudden death of Caleb Wekesa Nakhisa, the Deputy Principal of St Cecilia Misikhu Girls Secondary School.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sparked lively discussion by refusing to join the excitement surrounding Arsenal's English Premier League victory.
The Kenyan government has officially announced a public holiday on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, giving citizens a chance to fully participate in the joyous Eid ul-Adha celebrations.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has outlined the array of charges that contribute to the final cost of mobile phones in Kenya.
