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Hollywood stars Meagan Good and Jonathan majors to receive Guinean citizenship

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Hollywood stars Meagan Good and Jonathan majors to receive Guinean citizenship

The ceremony, organised by Guinea’s Ministry of Culture, took place on Friday at a newly opened garden on the outskirts of the capital. It was part of an ongoing regional movement to encourage members of the African diaspora to reconnect with their heritage and explore investment opportunities in Africa.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon with Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku during the launch of Continuous Voter Registration in Kajiado/HANDOUT

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IEBC reopens voter registration in multiple counties ahead of 2027

IEBC emphasized that Continuous Voter Registration is a vital part of Kenya’s election framework, allowing citizens who have turned 18, moved to a new area, or need to correct their personal details to be included on the voters’ roll.

Rose Achieng 10 Jan 2026

Nairobi adopts single contractor to streamline waste management

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Nairobi adopts single contractor to streamline waste management

City Hall announced that the contractor will be responsible for collecting waste and transporting it to a centralised processing plant, which will have the capacity to handle 3,200 tonnes daily.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

NTSA urges Kenyans to report school buses traveling at night

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NTSA urges Kenyans to report school buses traveling at night

The authority is enforcing a legal requirement that bars school buses from traveling between 6 pm and 6 am, a rule first introduced under the Traffic (Amendment) Act of 2017.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Ruto casts vote as UDA continues nationwide grassroots elections

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Ruto casts vote as UDA continues nationwide grassroots elections

After voting, President Ruto stressed the value of strong grassroots leadership, saying, “Credible internal elections are critical to strengthening the party ahead of future political engagements and to ensuring that leaders remain accountable to members at the lowest levels.”

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Ruto re-appoints and names new leaders to strengthen key State Boards

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Ruto re-appoints and names new leaders to strengthen key State Boards

In the latest appointments, Bishop Stephen Mairori has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse for a three-year term starting January 20, 2026.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

KWS finds body of missing Mt Kenya porter after 18-day search

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KWS finds body of missing Mt Kenya porter after 18-day search

According to KWS, the Mountain Search and Rescue Unit was activated immediately after receiving the missing person report. The operation involved experienced rangers and rescue officers who conducted both aerial surveillance and ground patrols across the mountain.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Northern Kenya to receive urgent food and livestock assistance - Kindiki

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Northern Kenya to receive urgent food and livestock assistance - Kindiki

Northern Kenya and parts of the Eastern region have experienced recurrent droughts in recent years, with forecasts indicating that below-average rainfall may persist in some counties through early 2026.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Heavy Rainfall

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Kenya Met warns residents to prepare for weekend rainfall

Counties expected to experience rainfall include Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Court petition seeks NCA director’s removal over Nairobi building collapse

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Court petition seeks NCA director’s removal over Nairobi building collapse

The petition focuses on the collapse of a 12-storey mixed-use building under construction in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026. The project, developed by Abyan Consulting Limited, left at least two people trapped and one injured.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Senior TSC officer among four held over Sh40m recruitment fraud

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Senior TSC officer among four held over Sh40m recruitment fraud

Investigators established that the forged documents appeared genuine, leading many victims to believe their employment had been secured. In their desperation, some borrowed money, disposed of property, or emptied their savings to meet the demands, with total losses now estimated at more than Sh40 million.

Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Jan 2026

Justice Njoki Ndung’u elected unopposed to represent Supreme Court at JSC

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Justice Njoki Ndung’u elected unopposed to represent Supreme Court at JSC

The law requires the Supreme Court to submit a new representative to the Commission within 21 days whenever a vacancy arises.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

JSC to start Court of Appeal judge interviews on January 12

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JSC to start Court of Appeal judge interviews on January 12

Among those shortlisted are well-known figures in the legal sector, including Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Ahmed Isaack Hassan, High Court judge Chacha Mwita and senior advocate Katwa Kigen.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

IEBC opens observer and media accreditation for February by-elections

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IEBC opens observer and media accreditation for February by-elections

IEBC said only eligible organisations will be considered and that all applications must be submitted through its online platform.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

DCI hunts suspect over vehicle importation scam in Nairobi

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DCI hunts suspect over vehicle importation scam in Nairobi

In a statement issued on January 9, 2026, the agency said it is actively pursuing Timothy Njeru Wanjuki, the director and sole shareholder of East Africa Motors Limited, over multiple fraud cases involving obtaining money by false pretences.

Samuel Otieno 9 Jan 2026

Irungu Houghton resigns from protest victims panel, rejects appeal

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Irungu Houghton resigns from protest victims panel, rejects appeal

Houghton said remaining on the panel after the court ruling would amount to “normalising an arrangement that the Court has expressly found to be unconstitutional” and would weaken the role and independence of the KNCHR.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

South C building collapse: NSBCA pledges support as recovery ends

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South C building collapse: NSBCA pledges support as recovery ends

The group also acknowledged the impact on businesses, particularly noting those who suffered losses due to road closures, and assured them of solidarity in recovery.

David Abonyo 9 Jan 2026

Sh6.4 billion development budget remains unreleased, slowing State projects

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Sh6.4 billion development budget remains unreleased, slowing State projects

The freeze in funding is affecting critical sectors, including energy, social welfare, and oversight agencies, slowing down both planned initiatives and ongoing programmes.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

Ruto distributes Sh245.6m to youth entrepreneurs in five counties

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Ruto distributes Sh245.6m to youth entrepreneurs in five counties

The programme combines business start-up capital, savings, skills certification, and training on government procurement, forming a key part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

Chrispho Owuor 9 Jan 2026

Government begins compensation for protest victims while filing appeal

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Government begins compensation for protest victims while filing appeal

According to the statement, President William Ruto has already acted on the decision through Special Gazette Notice No. 259 dated January 5, 2025. The panel noted that this step demonstrates “the President’s strong commitment to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and respecting the authority and mandate of the Judiciary.”

Chrispho Owuor 9 Jan 2026

Fetty Wap gets early release after 3 years in prison on drug charge

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Fetty Wap gets early release after 3 years in prison on drug charge

The 34-year-old "Trap Queen" rapper is no longer in custody, having been transferred to community confinement on Jan. 7, a spokesperson for the U.S.

Samuel Otieno 9 Jan 2026

TSC confirms teachers ready as Grade 10 learners join Senior School

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TSC confirms teachers ready as Grade 10 learners join Senior School

TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei said all teachers set to receive the first cohort of Grade 10 learners are trained and equipped to deliver the senior school curriculum under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

LIVE: Release of 2025 KCSE results

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LIVE: Release of 2025 KCSE results

Education CS Julius Ogamba said 270,000 candidates qualified for direct university entry after attaining grade C+ and above.

Samuel Otieno 9 Jan 2026

Ole Kanchory alleges sabotage and betrayal in Raila Odinga’s 2022 election campaign

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Ole Kanchory alleges sabotage and betrayal in Raila Odinga’s 2022 election campaign

Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, he claimed agent payments failed, systems were sabotaged, and key decisions were controlled by a small command centre, leaving him shedding tears as the operation collapsed.

Chrispho Owuor 9 Jan 2026

CS Barasa orders every forest station to produce 1 million tree seedlings

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CS Barasa orders every forest station to produce 1 million tree seedlings

The directive was issued on Thursday during her inspection of the Kinale Forest tree nursery in Kiambu County, which she described as a strategic facility in the country’s national tree growing and restoration programme.

David Abonyo 9 Jan 2026

Urban expert warns Kenya’s cities are built for profit, not people

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Urban expert warns Kenya’s cities are built for profit, not people

Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Kaloki noted that by 2050, about 70 per cent of Africa’s population will be living in urban areas, with cities growing by an estimated 25 million people every year.

David Abonyo 9 Jan 2026

Government sends Sh877 million to households supporting orphans and vulnerable children

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Government sends Sh877 million to households supporting orphans and vulnerable children

Payments under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme will start on Friday, January 9, 2026, through a designated payment service provider.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

Survey shows 85% of Nairobi buildings unsafe following South C disaster

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Survey shows 85% of Nairobi buildings unsafe following South C disaster

Professionals from the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), The Architects Alliance (TAA), and the Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) highlighted widespread failures in design, construction, and regulation, calling for urgent action to prevent similar disasters.

Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Jan 2026

Controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 96 co-accused persons during hearing of the Shakahola trial/HANDOUT

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DPP closes second case in Shakahola trial

According to the prosecution, the indoctrination intensified between 2020 and 2023, when followers were instructed to cut ties with society, abandon education, reject medical care and disengage from state institutions.

Bradley Bosire 9 Jan 2026

Country to remain sunny and dry over next week – Weatherman

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Country to remain sunny and dry over next week – Weatherman

The department noted that night-time (minimum) average temperatures are expected to be less than 10°C in some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and in the vicinity of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Bradley Bosire 8 Jan 2026