The National Assembly has agreed to review proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro aimed at lowering fuel prices, giving him an official opportunity to table measures he believes could cut diesel prices by at least Sh54 per litre. The decision comes amid ongoing government talks with transport sector players following …

Climate experts have warned that many parts of Kenya could face reduced rainfall and unusually high temperatures from June to September 2026, raising fears over food shortages, water scarcity and pressure on livelihoods. The warning was issued in a new seasonal forecast released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications …

Kenyan scientist Professor George Njoroge has secured a Sh446 million international research grant aimed at improving early detection and treatment of oesophageal cancer in Kenya. Prof Njoroge, who serves as a co-lead researcher at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), received the 2026 Greater Manchester Cancer Award alongside …

KCB Group has posted a pre-tax profit of Sh24.4 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, representing a 15.3 percent increase from Sh21.2 billion recorded in the same period last year. The bank attributed the strong performance to higher operating income, solid contributions from subsidiaries, and increased customer deposits, …

NCBA Group has reported a net profit of Sh6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 9 percent increase compared to Sh5.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The lender said the improved performance was driven by higher operating income, growth in customer deposits, and expansion …

In the lush green highlands of Nandi County, a new generation of young farmers is reshaping the future of agriculture by turning farming into a profitable and modern enterprise rather than a last-resort survival activity. One of the standout examples is Modern Farmer Abel, who began his farming journey in …

President William Ruto has sparked discussion after stating that Kenya has successfully moved slum dwellers into government-built high-rise apartments while maintaining the same rent levels. Speaking at the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruto said the government’s affordable housing programme is already improving living …

TikTok has taken down 820,552 videos in Kenya during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The platform says most of the removals were done proactively, before users could report the content, highlighting its growing reliance on automated detection systems. “In the fourth …

Kenya has received international recognition at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva after being officially certified as having eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness. The World Health Organization (WHO) formally awarded Kenya the certification, praising the country’s sustained public health interventions, strong leadership, and coordinated …

Until Monday afternoon, Kennedy Kaunda was largely unknown outside Kenya’s tourism and transport circles. By evening, however, his name, voice, and signature phrase — “with all due respect” — had taken over social media conversations nationwide. Kaunda, who serves as CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association …