KeNHA Issues 7-Day Evacuation Notice to Businesses Along Thika Road

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day eviction notice to all roadside traders along sections of the Thika Superhighway. This directive, announced on Monday, February 9, 2026, precedes the construction of new bus bays at Roysambu and Githurai to improve traffic management and safety.

Ruto Announces Plans to Modernize 70 Colleges After Deal with Italy

Kenya and Italy have signed a cooperation deal to upgrade up to 70 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kenya with state-of-the-art equipment. This aligns with Kenya's goal to leverage TVETs for industrial transformation and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise.

President Ruto pitches Ksh. 5 trillion development plan to diplomats

Ruto pitches Sh5 trillion debt-free fund to foreign diplomats

President William Ruto has asked diplomats and international investors to back Kenya's Sh5 trillion ($40 billion) National Development Plan. He proposed establishing funds to finance major infrastructure and social programs without increasing debt or taxes.

Waiguru breaks ground on modern maternity wing to boost maternal care in Mwea

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru launched the construction of a modern 30-bed maternity wing at Mutithi Health Centre in Mwea, supported by the M-Pesa Foundation. This project aims to significantly improve maternal and newborn healthcare by providing essential services closer to home for residents.

Over 140m train tickets sold for Spring Festival travel rush

China's railway ticketing platform 12306 has sold over 140 million train tickets for the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush as of Saturday morning. The country's railway network handled 12.845 million passenger trips on Friday, marking the fifth consecutive day with over 10 million trips.