No details were immediately provided on the identity of the Russian diplomat whose accreditation was revoked.
By Bradley BosireWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that chronic underfunding and earmarked aid threaten global health progress, even as the agency reports 2025 gains against polio, HIV, cervical cancer and other diseases.
By David AbonyoThe developments come amid growing public concern over the treatment and welfare of vulnerable populations in the capital, particularly street families.
By Bradley BosireThe Government committed to release Sh1 billion within the next two weeks to ease the workers’ immediate financial hardship, with the balance of the arrears to be settled through the Supplementary Budget and subsequent budgetary allocations, subject to parliamentary approval.
By Bradley BosireThe deal, reported at around £1.5 million (Sh265 million) though officially undisclosed, ties the Harambee Stars defender to the Red Dragons until the end of the 2028/29 season, with an option for a further year.
By Wainaina MarkDespite this division, confidence in the programme’s integrity is relatively strong, with 57 per cent saying in-person validation is effective in preventing fraud without creating unnecessary barriers.
By David AbonyoKECSHA reaffirmed its support for the ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in implementing education reforms.
By Bradley BosireUber has ended its Tanzania operations after nearly a decade, citing a difficult regulatory environment and competition, affecting over 1,500 drivers and reducing ride-hailing options in Dar es Salaam.
By David AbonyoLawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has questioned how a reported $180m World Bank grant for Kenya’s Grade 10 transition was used, citing stranded learners and lack of visible classrooms or uniforms
By Ignatius OpenjeFormer Kenya Airways manager Dan Okwiri says poor fleet use, weak cargo strategy and inefficient scheduling are costing KQ billions, urging government-set KPIs and structural reforms to unlock revenue
By Ignatius OpenjeAn Infotrak poll of 800 Kenyans finds high awareness of the Nyota Fund but mixed views on eligibility fairness, transparency and the Sh50,000 grant’s impact across regions and income groups.
By Chrispho OwuorSouth African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, taking Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start in Los Angeles, underscoring her rise and the growing global impact of African music.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a ruling delivered by Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai, the court held that evidence presented showed Salasya had met all the requirements under an out-of-court agreement, including issuing a public apology and actively participating in peace initiatives.
By David AbonyoSnapchat says it has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia’s under-16 social media ban but warns age checks are imprecise and urges mandatory app-store verification to better protect young users.
By Chrispho OwuorThe call signals a continued push by the Judiciary to promote alternative dispute resolution as a complement to formal litigation.
By Chrispho OwuorThe singer won best R&B performance, followed by best R&B song, for her top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Folded” during the Grammy Premiere ceremony.
By Samuel OtienoMatatu operators and the Motorists Association of Kenya have launched a nationwide strike from February 2 over rising mob attacks on vehicles, disrupting transport in Nairobi and beyond and pressuring the state to act.
By Chrispho OwuorOwalo said the Kenyan tax regime is not enabling the business community, describing it as punitive to individual taxpayers.
By Chrispho OwuorTrump wrote, “Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C.
By Samuel OtienoLawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has questioned how a reported $180m World Bank grant for Kenya’s Grade 10 transition was used, citing stranded learners and lack of visible classrooms or uniforms.
By David AbonyoA record 425 juniors opened the 2026 Chess Kenya season at Radiant School in Nakuru, where local academies dominated multiple age groups, highlighting the county’s growing strength in youth chess.
By Wainaina MarkKuria unveiled his candidature through a colourful campaign poster shared on his X account, adopting the slogan “Niamba Ya Ruriri”, signaling a return to elective politics in his home county of Kiambu.
By David AbonyoShabana edged Bandari 1–0 amid penalty controversy at Gusii as Kariobangi Sharks beat Ulinzi Stars 1–0 at Kasarani Annex to move out of the FKF Premier League relegation zone.
By Wainaina MarkFormer Kenya Airways manager Dan Okwiri says poor fleet use, weak cargo strategy and inefficient scheduling are costing KQ billions, urging government-set KPIs and structural reforms to unlock revenue.
By David AbonyoKenya Police FC host relegation-threatened Bidco United at Police Sacco Grounds, both sides seeking a response after contentious late defeats that have raised pressure and sharpened stakes in the FKF Premier League.
By Wainaina MarkPresident William Ruto says Kenya will invest Sh200bn in 123,000 affordable homes and 17 modern markets in Nairobi, linking the plan to youth jobs, cleaner markets and wider urban renewal.
By Chrispho OwuorCity were 2-0 up and could easily have been further ahead; that dominance bred a false sense of security. For a team with so much experience, that switch-off is worrying and it’s not the first time it’s happened recently.
By Wainaina MarkLawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia says the 2027 race will pit President William Ruto against Kenyans, citing police violence, low turnout, economic pain and unanswered questions over World Bank education funds.
By Chrispho OwuorErfan Soltani was arrested on January 8, 2026, in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to Kenya Met, a heat wave is defined as a period of three or more consecutive days of extremely high daytime temperatures that exceed locally determined thresholds and are linked to increased health risks.
By Samuel Otieno