Kenya’s national government and Mombasa County will restart work on the stalled Mombasa Municipal Stadium, with KDF overseeing completion in 12 months, aiming to boost AFCON readiness and coastal sports tourism.
By Wainaina MarkIEBC aims to register 6.3 million new voters, including those who have recently turned 18 and individuals who have not yet registered, while also assisting those who wish to transfer their registration to new polling stations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGermany’s government has ruled out backing a boycott of the World Cup in North America, saying sport must stay separate from politics as tensions over the US–Greenland dispute ease.
By Wainaina MarkSteenhuisen, who became DA leader in 2019, also serves as the country’s agriculture minister under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMedical staff treated him for severe head injuries, but he died while receiving care a few minutes before midnight on February 4, 2026
By Wainaina MarkAt the start of the year, there were 92 fully registered parties, but two were put on notice for registration issues in January. The 32 others are on a waiting list for full registration once they meet all legal requirements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSafaricom has declared an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per share for the year ending March 2026, payable to shareholders on record by February 25, 2026, underscoring its focus on returns and digital growth.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Olaly painted a grim picture of a system overwhelmed by preventable diseases, misaligned priorities, and inadequate structures.
By Chrispho OwuorThe first step is reserving a party name and slogan, which comes with a 90-day reservation period. These are carefully checked to ensure they are not offensive or misleading to the public.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe assault comes as Nigerian Defence Minister Chrisopher Musa officially acknowledged that a small contingent of US troops is in the country to support intelligence and training operations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAshira explained that public health functions, from policy to execution, follow a chain that starts with the Ministry of Health, through the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, and down to the Director General and the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe renewed legal battle comes after two of the accused, Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani and Deepak Kumar Kamani, challenged a High Court ruling that placed them on defence, following the court’s finding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case. The pair is seeking a full and independent review of the lower court’s decision by the appellate court.
By Chrispho OwuorThe institute has given the Controller of Budget 14 days to respond, warning that any disbursement of funds would be unconstitutional.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAshira emphasized that public health, often described as preventative medicine, is critical for protecting populations, preventing disease, and ensuring longer, healthier lives.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe documents reveal that Epstein considered ways to help Zimbabwe after its local currency collapsed, while other claims in the files remain unverified.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe President highlighted that clearing these arrears is critical to completing the 6,000 kilometres of contracted roads next year, as well as opening up an additional 28,000 kilometres of new road projects.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe AU warned that such acts of violence risk disrupting ongoing efforts to build inclusive political institutions and restore stability after years of conflict.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAs of February 4, 2026, only the 66-page passport can be applied for via eCitizen, marking the removal of cheaper alternatives from the system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEthekon said the commission’s work is firmly guided by the Constitution, which he described as the highest expression of the will of the Kenyan people.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) directed Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani to take administrative action against county officers who failed to submit critical documents to the Office of the Auditor-General during the 2024/25 audit cycle.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Principal Secretary, cancer remains a major global health challenge, with Kenya experiencing a rising burden due to increased life expectancy and the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases.
By Bradley BosireThe office of the Auditor General, in its reports, revealed that from Level 4 and Level 5 health facilities, seven health facilities collected a total of Sh722 million towards the health facilities' improvement, which was transferred to the Nyeri County Health Services Fund.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe WFP said its 12-boat convoy, transporting more than 1,500 metric tonnes of vital food assistance, was attacked multiple times by armed youth between January 30, 2026, and February 1, 2026.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to the statement released by Afreximbank on Wednesday, the move follows parliamentary approval in 2025 and formally brings Africa’s most industrialised economy into Afreximbank’s membership.
By Chrispho OwuorThe President said the expansion aligns with the government’s goal of ensuring every qualified Kenyan has a fair opportunity to access university education and acquire skills for the modern economy.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the department, the peak of the long rains is expected in April across most parts of Kenya, except the Coast, where peak rainfall is anticipated in May.
By Bradley BosireDirectorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the luxury vehicle had been booked for a paint job on January 30, 2026, but was later reported missing, along with the watchman on duty.
By Samuel OtienoShe told an NPR podcast she felt "unbelievable sadness", and that "whatever questions remain" needed to be answered by those named in the records, including her ex-husband.
By Samuel OtienoThe hospital emphasised that all recruitment processes are conducted strictly in line with applicable laws, public service regulations, and established institutional policies.
By Bradley BosireResidents called for ring-fencing of the divestiture proceeds to ensure funds go only to pre-approved, high-value projects across all 47 counties, rather than just mega infrastructure projects benefiting certain regions.
By Samuel Otieno