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Jubilee Party Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i and Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni led other delegates during a press briefing in Nairobi. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang’i

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Jubilee pushes back against ODM attacks, signals 2026 political plan

Jubilee Party leaders in Nairobi defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing a government-aligned ODM faction of scapegoating him and denying any role in destabilising other parties ahead of the 2027 polls.

David Bogonko Nyokang'i 6 Jan 2026

Senator Madzayo warns ODM rift risks 2027 chaos, calls for dialogue

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Senator Madzayo warns ODM rift risks 2027 chaos, calls for dialogue

His remarks come at the backdrop of public spats by the National Assembly Minority Leader, Junet Mohamed and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who doubles up as Secretary General of ODM.

Bradley Bosire 6 Jan 2026

Ruto to lead 6-day NYOTA cash disbursement from Thursday - PS Mang'eni

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Ruto to lead 6-day NYOTA cash disbursement from Thursday - PS Mang'eni

Each beneficiary in the current phase will receive Sh22,000 deposited into a NYOTA Pochi la Biashara wallet, alongside an additional Sh3,000 deposited into an NSSF Haba na Haba savings account, bringing the total support per youth to Sh25,000.

Bradley Bosire 6 Jan 2026

Nvidia shifts to physical AI with Alpamayo self‑driving platform

Technology

Nvidia shifts to physical AI with Alpamayo self‑driving platform

Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, the technology promises safer autonomous driving and greater transparency in decision-making, as Nvidia deepens partnerships and expands its influence in the rapidly evolving AI-driven mobility sector.

Chrispho Owuor 6 Jan 2026

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe addressing delegates at the Intergovernmental Agriculture Forum in Naivasha/HANDOUT

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Kenya at ‘critical crossroads’ on rice, food security, CS Kagwe warns

In a statement highlighting growing pressure on the food system, Kagwe said Kenya is “edging closer to a food crisis as drought disrupts production, rice supply gaps widen, and prices begin to wobble.”

David Abonyo 6 Jan 2026

Kenya's private sector ends 2025 strong as PMI hits 53.7- Stanbic Bank survey

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Kenya's private sector ends 2025 strong as PMI hits 53.7- Stanbic Bank survey

According to the Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI released on January 6, 2026, the latest reading, together with November’s 55.0, represents the highest PMI levels recorded in four years.

David Abonyo 6 Jan 2026

Gmail users alarmed after discovery of automatic AI scanning feature

Technology

Gmail users alarmed after discovery of automatic AI scanning feature

The issue centers on a setting that was switched on automatically, raising fresh concerns about privacy, consent, and how personal data is handled in the race to build powerful AI tools like Gemini.

Chrispho Owuor 6 Jan 2026

DPP to appeal 10-year sentence in Kajiado child sexual assault case

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DPP to appeal 10-year sentence in Kajiado child sexual assault case

The court found that the perpetrator lured the minor from her home under false pretences, isolated her, threatened her, and subjected her to sexual abuse. The offence, which targeted a vulnerable child, involved intimidation and exploitation.

David Abonyo 6 Jan 2026

Last-minute deal keeps top Warner Bros content on African pay-TV

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Last-minute deal keeps top Warner Bros content on African pay-TV

MultiChoice remains Africa’s largest entertainment company, distributing the subscription streaming service Showmax alongside SuperSport channels, in addition to DStv and GOtv. The deal with Warner Bros. Discovery ensures subscribers continue accessing some of the most popular international channels on the continent.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

AFCON 2025: Algeria and Ivory Coast Chase Last Quarter-Final Spots

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AFCON 2025: Algeria and Ivory Coast Chase Last Quarter-Final Spots

Algeria face DR Congo and Ivory Coast meet Burkina Faso on Tuesday as AFCON 2025’s Round of 16 concludes, with the final two quarter-final places on the line.

Musa Abdi 6 Jan 2026

Confusion and gaps mar Kenya’s CBC transition to senior school

Education and Career

Confusion and gaps mar Kenya’s CBC transition to senior school

Kenya introduced the Competency-Based Curriculum in 2017 as a major shift from exam-focused learning. The new system was meant to build skills, talents and practical knowledge while supporting the overall growth of the learner. It placed emphasis on creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, with the aim of preparing young people for modern work and social life.

Chrispho Owuor 6 Jan 2026

Twitter owner Elon Musk. PHOTO/Nairobi News

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Grok faces global backlash over sexualized AI images and safety failures

Critics say the incident highlights the growing danger of AI nudify tools, which they argue are making gender-based abuse easier and more widespread. Many fear these tools are being used to target women and children without consent, turning harmless photos into harmful content within seconds.

Chrispho Owuor 6 Jan 2026

High Court dismisses surveyors’ bid to block treasury policy

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High Court dismisses surveyors’ bid to block treasury policy

The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya had raised concerns that the draft Government Assets Valuation Policy Framework for the Public Sector 2025 allows unqualified individuals to carry out valuations.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

George Russell swaps podiums for plains on Kenyan safari getaway

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George Russell swaps podiums for plains on Kenyan safari getaway

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is unwinding at Kenya’s Maasai Mara after a demanding season, delighting local fans and sparking fresh discussion on tourism and conservation.

Musa Abdi 6 Jan 2026

Matthijs de Ligt’s 10 Seasons, 10 Managers: What You Need to Know

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Matthijs de Ligt’s 10 Seasons, 10 Managers: What You Need to Know

Matthijs de Ligt is set to begin another Manchester United season under a new head coach, continuing a 10-year run of changing managers while maintaining consistency in elite European football.

Musa Abdi 6 Jan 2026

Provisional results hand Touadéra third mandate in Central African Republic

Global Affairs

Provisional results hand Touadéra third mandate in Central African Republic

Touadéra, a 68-year-old former mathematics professor, based his campaign on claims of restoring security in a country that has experienced years of conflict. Violence escalated in 2013 after armed groups seized power and removed then-President François Bozizé, plunging the nation into prolonged instability.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

Man City’s Gvardiol to Undergo Surgery After Fractured Shin

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Man City’s Gvardiol to Undergo Surgery After Fractured Shin

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will undergo shin surgery after being injured against Chelsea, intensifying the club’s defensive issues as Pep Guardiola turns to youth recalls and market options.

Wainaina Mark 6 Jan 2026

Nairobi United strengthen squad in bid to retain Mozzart Cup title

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Nairobi United strengthen squad in bid to retain Mozzart Cup title

Nairobi United have signed midfielders John Njuguna and Roy Okal in the mid-season window to strengthen their Mozzart Cup title defence and push for a strong SportPesa League finish.

Musa Abdi 6 Jan 2026

Junior School interns to stay on temporary contracts until 2027

Education and Career

Junior School interns to stay on temporary contracts until 2027

Alongside the employment issue, debates over Junior School governance continue. Junior School teachers want full autonomy, but the government supports a Comprehensive School model that places both primary and junior sections under one administration.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

Carrefour to enter Ethiopian market through Midroc partnership

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Carrefour to enter Ethiopian market through Midroc partnership

Carrefour will enteAs part of the deal, Carrefour will work closely with Midroc teams to transform the full Queens Supermarket network into Carrefour-branded stores. The partnership also includes a long-term plan aimed at steady growth and wider reach in the Ethiopian retail sector.

David Abonyo 6 Jan 2026

Trump outlines US plan to stabilise Venezuela after Maduro seized

Global Affairs

Trump outlines US plan to stabilise Venezuela after Maduro seized

President Donald Trump said he will personally oversee U.S. involvement, arguing the country must first be stabilized before elections can occur.

Chrispho Owuor 6 Jan 2026

Gor Mahia consider FIFA complaint over unpaid Omija transfer fee

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Gor Mahia consider FIFA complaint over unpaid Omija transfer fee

Gor Mahia plan to file a complaint with FIFA against Étoile du Sahel over an unpaid USD 50,000 transfer fee for defender Alphonce Omija, after months of unanswered correspondence.

Musa Abdi 6 Jan 2026

Fatawu’s late winner stuns West Brom

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Fatawu’s late winner stuns West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s 94th‑minute volley gave Leicester City a 2-1 win over West Brom at a protest-hit King Power Stadium, easing pressure on Marti Cifuentes amid deep fan unrest.

Wainaina Mark 6 Jan 2026

Watchdog flags shrinking county slice of State funds

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Watchdog flags shrinking county slice of State funds

A new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office highlights that while allocations have increased over the years, counties are receiving a smaller slice of the national revenue pie.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

Uganda approves twice-yearly HIV prevention injection

Global Affairs

Uganda approves twice-yearly HIV prevention injection

Lenacapavir, which received World Health Organization (WHO) endorsement in July 2025 and prequalification in October, delivers protection with just two shots per year. Uganda’s National Drug Authority described the approval as a “game changer” in a nation where roughly 5.4 per cent of adults live with HIV.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

Explainer: How Venezuela faces US narco-terror charges against Maduro

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Explainer: How Venezuela faces US narco-terror charges against Maduro

Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation, Gitahi explained that the country practices what it calls a “people-led protagonist democracy,” where citizens take personal responsibility for safeguarding democratic values.

David Abonyo 6 Jan 2026

SRC rolls out revised pay structure for national government staff

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SRC rolls out revised pay structure for national government staff

Acting SRC CEO Margaret Njoka issued a circular detailing the updated pay scales and leave allowances. She emphasised that the new framework replaces all previous guidance on civil service remuneration for the affected items.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026

Nigeria hammer Mozambique to book quarters spot

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Nigeria hammer Mozambique to book quarters spot

Victor Osimhen grabbed a brace, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams added the gloss, but it was Iwobi’s vision and long-range passing that pulled the strings.

Wainaina Mark 6 Jan 2026

Governor Abdullahi condemns Gachagua remarks as ‘Somaliphobic’

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Governor Abdullahi condemns Gachagua remarks as ‘Somaliphobic’

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said Gachagua's remarks risk fuelling ethnic prejudice and undermining national unity.

Yunis Dekow 6 Jan 2026

2026 school year calendar released by Education Ministry

Education and Career

2026 school year calendar released by Education Ministry

The circular also details the schedule for major national examinations. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment will run for five days starting October 26, while the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment will also begin on the same date and last seven days. The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations are scheduled from November 2 to November 20, covering three weeks.

Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Jan 2026