The Senate’s CPAC has ordered the Auditor-General to audit all 47 counties within seven days to establish exact arrears in unpaid salaries, pensions and statutory deductions, starting with Bungoma’s multi-billion shilling backlog.
David AbonyoAnalyst Dismas Mokua warns that high turnover among elected leaders continues to weaken institutional memory and distort voter expectations.
Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya Kwanza administration is turning to privatisation as it struggles with limited funds for development. Budget projections for the 2025–26 financial year show expected revenue of Sh3.32 trillion, much of which is already committed to fixed costs.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe January 2026 transfer window reshaped title races and survival battles, with Manchester City, Aston Villa and others thriving while Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Spurs face costly midseason gaps.
Wainaina MarkThose detainees are among 7,000 IS group suspects, previously held by Syrian Kurdish fighters, whom the US military said it would transfer to Iraq after Syrian government forces seized Kurdish-held territory
Samuel OtienoDCI officers in Mombasa arrested two men in a Nyali raid that seized 250g of heroin and uncovered alleged links to child trafficking networks spanning Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi. Investigations continue.
Chrispho OwuorKenya U20 midfielder Zech Obiero has joined Tranmere Rovers on loan from Leyton Orient, seeking regular minutes to accelerate his development in League Two with backing from both clubs.
Wainaina MarkThe report shows that the University of Eldoret carries the largest share of unpaid fees at Sh890.9 million. Maasai Mara University follows with Sh596 million, while Dedan Kimathi University has Sh584.2 million in outstanding balances. The auditor notes that a significant portion of the debts has remained unpaid for long periods, increasing the risk of losses.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to information shared by Elon Musk, the Batch API is suited for work such as nightly report generation, summaries, bulk document translation, large-scale question-and-answer tasks, embeddings at scale, and data processing that can be done offline.
Chrispho OwuorProf. PLO Lumumba says Kenya’s Constituency Development Fund has become a political slush fund, rewarding handouts over ideas, entrenching incumbents, and weakening genuine parties and policy-based competition.
David AbonyoThe move targets salaried Kenyans as part of efforts to revive spending and reduce pressure caused by the rising cost of living.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform,” Musk wrote in an update.
Samuel OtienoFigures released by the party show that 139 aspirants are aiming for the 47 governor seats, while 240 hopefuls have expressed interest in the 47 Senate positions. A further 274 party members are seeking nomination for the Women Representative seats across the counties.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 41-year-old is one of the eight bearers who will carry the Olympic Flag into the San Siro Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony on 6 February.
Samuel OtienoAccording to Lumumba, elections are carried out under a cloud of suspicion, fueled by perceived influence from the incumbent administration and weak institutional confidence.
David AbonyoEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, who briefed legislators on the transition, conceded that infrastructure support had not been evenly distributed across regions but maintained that corrective measures were underway.
Maureen KinyanjuiIt comes days before a vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee after a months-long standoff.
Samuel OtienoThe case was filed by Nairobi resident Rogers Monda, who says authorities have failed to stop a steady rise in fatal accidents and violent incidents involving boda boda riders.
Maureen KinyanjuiSince 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality. It was primarily aimed at the descendants of those who were victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
Samuel OtienoTuju formally conveyed his decision through a letter addressed to Uhuru Kenyatta, confirming that he had already briefed the coalition’s top organs earlier in the day.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Auditor-General’s report, the toilet facility was to be constructed inside Timau Stadium for use by sportspeople and spectators attending matches.
Bradley BosireWhile the Bank clarified that it does not object to the use of cash as a gift, it stressed that currency should not be subjected to any action that alters, damages or defaces it.
Bradley BosireThe FRC, established under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2009, is the central agency mandated to receive, analyse and disseminate information on suspicious transactions.
Bradley BosireResponding to claims of “pocketing leaders,” the governor said Kirinyaga’s leadership had made a deliberate choice guided by the interests of residents.
Bradley BosireNo details were immediately provided on the identity of the Russian diplomat whose accreditation was revoked.
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.
David AbonyoThe developments come amid growing public concern over the treatment and welfare of vulnerable populations in the capital, particularly street families.
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.
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.
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.
David Abonyo