Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has adopted new governance reforms allowing private investors to elect independent directors, a step aimed at enhancing board autonomy and strengthening investor confidence. Under the revised structure, non-government shareholders will now choose independent directors without involvement from the majority shareholder. Click here to join our …

Motorists are expected to begin using the first phase of the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway in August, as construction of the Rironi–Naivasha stretch nears completion, which is projected for June. Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir informed the Senate that work on the Rironi–Naivasha section is almost complete, paving the …

Members of Parliament have expressed strong support for the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to roll out nationwide public education campaigns on sexual crimes and secure the right to education for survivors, including teenage mothers. The proposed law, sponsored by Kisii County Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi, seeks …

By: BBC  At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC. The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carrying nearly 30 passengers, including women, elderly people and …

A man who dashed toward President William Ruto while he was addressing a gathering in Wajir has explained that he had no bad intentions and only wanted to greet the Head of State. In a video circulating online, the man said he hoped to speak with the President about his …

When it comes to sourcing reliable car parts in Kenya, Uptown Auto Spares has positioned itself as a leading supplier for both exterior, interior, and mechanical components. Owned by automotive entrepreneur David Njoroge, the company has built a reputation for importing top-quality car parts directly to Kenya, catering to mechanics, …

A peaceful protest against illegal sand mining in Mwingi, Kitui County, turned deadly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The victim, 70-year-old Mzee Mwendwa Maluki of Kaunguni Village, Waita Ward, died at Mwingi Level Four Hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during a violent …

Social media figure Marion Naipei is back in the spotlight after a video emerged showing her pouring anointing oil on members of Kanyari’s church during a service. The video, shared by Kanyari on TikTok on Thursday, February 12, 2026, shows Marion kneeling and carefully applying oil to the congregants’ legs …

Kenya Power has announced a scheduled electricity blackout affecting sections of four counties on Friday, February 13, 2026. In a notice released on Thursday, February 12, the utility explained that the outage is part of routine network maintenance and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the affected …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has pushed back against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for a televised presidential debate with President William Ruto, arguing that Gachagua is legally ineligible to run in the 2027 General Election. Duale stated that presidential debates are reserved for duly qualified candidates and would …