Transfer frenzy heats up as Saudi superpower targets global stars
From blockbuster bids for Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior to a scramble for rising English midfield talent, the market is alive with drama, strategy, and headline-grabbing targets.
From blockbuster bids for Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior to a scramble for rising English midfield talent, the market is alive with drama, strategy, and headline-grabbing targets.
The plan will initially benefit 130,000 caregivers over the next three years, with both caregivers and persons with disabilities receiving Sh2,000 every month. Over five years, the programme seeks to expand to reach 500,000 persons with disabilities, with annual costs rising to Sh12 billion when fully implemented.
If approved by Parliament, Ida will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was earlier in the week reappointed as Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda.
The bonds qualify for statutory liquidity ratio requirements and will be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with bids closing on February 11, 2026.
CHADEMA says a High Court injunction lapsed in December 2025 and accuses police in Mbeya and Nkasi of unlawfully disrupting its activities, calling the actions a serious breach of constitutional rights.
Senior government officials said the SaniBook responds to a problem Kenya has faced for years, where good sanitation ideas exist but are not properly recorded, shared or expanded to benefit more communities.
Assifuah’s pedigree is well documented. A decade ago, he announced himself on the continental stage when he scored on his European club competition debut for FC Sion against Liverpool at Anfield on 1 October 2015.
Meanwhile, the United States has initiated a separate operation to relocate high-risk IS detainees from the region. US Central Command confirmed that up to 7,000 suspected fighters could be transferred to Iraq, with 150 already moved to a "secure location" across the border.
Carney drew a rare standing ovation in Davos after urging countries to accept the end of a rules-based global order and arguing that “middle powers,” including Canada, could work together to avoid being “victimized by American hegemony.”
The company said on Thursday that the 700-megawatt project aligns with Kenya’s push to expand affordable and clean energy capacity to support industrial growth and wider economic development.
Authorities said voluntary disarmament remains a central part of the government’s security approach, aimed at reducing violence while encouraging cooperation between communities and law enforcement rather than force.
The ruling followed an oral application by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia, representing advocates for Nguruman Limited. They argued that the two-year prohibition had served its purpose, allowing sufficient time for reflection and appreciation of the relationship between the judiciary and legal practitioners.
Kenya Power has already completed talks with several Independent Power Producers to review Power Purchase Agreements that have long been blamed for driving up electricity prices. The new terms, which aim to cut tariffs and convert contracts from foreign currency to Kenya Shillings, were finalised during the financial year ending June 2025 and submitted to Treasury and Epra for review, according to the Auditor-General.
Kindiki urged that all professionals and regulatory authorities, at both county and national levels, be held responsible for lapses under their watch.
The concern emerged after the Auditor General’s report highlighted unpaid claims totaling more than Sh220 million for the year ending June 2023, a clear breach of contractual timelines.
The statement, signed by Lamu County Governor and UDA 2nd Deputy Party Leader Issa Timamy, said the court decision touching on the alleged merger was no longer relevant.
Ruto outlined the benefits of privatisation and divestment, describing them as strategies that raise resources, improve corporate governance, and expand ownership of public assets to ordinary citizens. Highlighting the Kenya Pipeline IPO, he said the move allows Kenyans from all financial backgrounds to hold a stake in a key national asset.
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has postponed all district-level elections in Butebo District after disruptions led to the loss and destruction of ballot papers, citing the need to protect the integrity of the vote.
TikTok has formed a majority American-owned joint venture to run its US operations, store data on Oracle’s cloud, and tighten content moderation, aiming to satisfy lawmakers and avoid a nationwide ban.
The operation was carried out by a joint team drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit and Kiembeni Police Station. The officers moved in on a house concealed behind a high perimeter wall, pointing to efforts by the suspects to keep their activities hidden.
The United States has formally left the World Health Organization after 78 years, citing disputes over COVID-19 and funding, raising concerns about global disease surveillance and future pandemic response.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has yet to issue an official response on the outlook. However, it is expected to publish its February three-month forecast covering the long rains season from March to May.
The FKF Premier League returns this weekend with a tight Golden Glove race led by Katasi, Ochieng and Ouru, alongside key fixtures shaping the title, midtable and relegation battles.
The warning comes after ACA officers carried out an enforcement operation in Nairobi’s Central Business District, where they confiscated 2,996 counterfeit scientific calculators valued at about Sh8 million. The authority said the seized items were being sold to parents and students preparing for the new school term.
Ruto said he was pleased to see a growing number of skilled professionals taking part in the programme, noting that their expertise is critical to its success.
The petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
Nairobi United have signed Golden Boot winner Benson Omalla and appointed coach Godfrey Oduor Otieno, ahead of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup home tie against Tanzania’s Azam FC at Nyayo Stadium.
Manchester United has confirmed Casemiro will leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, with both club and player pledging a committed, respectful farewell over the final months.
Kenya Cup reaches midseason with Kabras Sugar’s Eric Cantona leading overall points, Kabras duo Jeanson Misoga and Patrick Lumumba joint-top in tries, and kickers reshaping the title race.
Muhoozi said anyone declaring Bobi Wine as their political leader should be “annulled,” asserting his authority as Commander-in-Chief of the state.