Kenya Railways Launches New Rail Project Linking Nairobi & 4 Counties

The new railway project will plug into other developments, including the Ngong-Riruta line that is under rehabilitation, to offer more means to get in and out of the city.

UN opens Sh43.8 bbillion expanded Nairobi offices with calls for justice for Global South

Guterres says Africa must secure its rightful share in the IMF and World Bank quotas.

Treasury CS Mbadi owns up: Tax cuts for low earners impossible

National Treasury says it has been forced to halt payslip relief after it cut VAT on petroleum...

Joyce Akinyi cleared of drug conviction, case collapses on appeal

High Court rules prosecutors failed to prove they had exclusive possession of heroin worth...

Revolting against the Odingas? CS Mbadi, Ruth spat expose division in ODM

CS Mbadi's outburst appears to mirror growing unease over the Odingas' continued hold on the...

Roba, the silent Kleptomaniax: Why Kenyan musicians go broke

Most Kenyan artistes focus on making hits and getting famous.

Business leaders push for conducive environment to unlock investment

'Let us remove the bottlenecks that hinder us. We need a legal framework that can attract...

France turns to Anglophone states as it loses grip in West Africa

President Macron says his administration seeks to strengthen economic ties with all African...

Allan Thigo's wish to be cremated inside 72 hours stirs debate

Luo Council of Elders chairman says cremation is foreign to the community, but family will have...

Church wars: Pastors in vicious fight for tithe, branches and land

Disputes have shown how congregations have been turned into pawns as pastors live large by...

Guns, camels and fear: Inside Kitui clashes

The recent attack has raised serious questions about the roots of the conflict.

Rigathi Gachagua, DP Kithure Kindiki clash on President Ruto's phone call

Prof Kindiki wants court to allow his advocates to cross-examine Dr Gikonyo over the...

The making of a six-year-old leather workshop in Nairobi's Kasarani area

The early stages were defined by trial and error since leather, unlike other fabric, does not...

Cabinet gender divide raises questions on women's access to powerful state offices

Political appointments in Kenya still reflect entrenched stereotypes about which ministries...

Marathon champion Joan Chelimo uses her voice to fight GBV

WRA announces mass recruitment for multiple positions

The Water Resources Authority has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various technical and administrative fields. In a notice issued on May 12, 2026, the authority invited qualified candidates to apply for multiple vacancies aimed at strengthening water resource management and institutional operations. Among the positions advertised are Senior Water Resources Officer, Water [...] The post WRA announces mass recruitment for multiple positions appeared first on Kahawatungu.

KeNHA Announces 142KM Highway Upgrade After Receiving Ksh 28B Loan

The highway is one of Kenya's flagship infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional trade and enhancing connectivity between Kenya and neighbouring countries.

Man dies by suicide after failed attempt to murder sister-in-law in Kisauni

Police in Kisauni, Mombasa County, are investigating an attempted murder and suicide incident in which a 28-year-old man allegedly attacked his sister-in-law before taking his own life. According to the police, members of the public alerted police to the incident at Bombo area in Bamburi within Kisauni Sub-County on Monday afternoon. Police officers who rushed [...] The post Man dies by suicide after failed attempt to murder sister-in-law in Kisauni appeared first on Kahawatungu.

NTSA to roll out digital vehicle logbooks from June 10

The National Transport and Safety Authority has announced plans to replace the current paper-based motor vehicle Certificate of Registration, commonly known as the logbook, with a digital version beginning June 10, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the authority said the transition to the electronic logbook (eLogbook) marks a major milestone [...] The post NTSA to roll out digital vehicle logbooks from June 10 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

17-year-olds from Kenya named Africa Winners for maize-based vehicle exhaust filter

In an effort to tackle rising air pollution in African urban areas, 17-year-olds Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki and Miron Onsarigo from Kenya were named as the African Winners of The Earth Prize 2026. Their solution, HewaSafi (meaning 'clean air' in Swahili), is a low-cost vehicle exhaust system that captures harmful emissions using filters made from maize, [...] The post 17-year-olds from Kenya named Africa Winners for maize-based vehicle exhaust filter appeared first on Kahawatungu.