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Fire breaks out at Nairobi's Mutindwa Market
Firefighters and emergency teams are on site, working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
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Omtatah moves to court to block KPC privatization
In a petition filed at the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, January 2, 2026, Omtatah, alongside CFE Bernard Muchiri Muchere and Naomi Nyakerario Misati, is challenging the government’s plan to sell 65 per cent of KPC through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by March 2026.
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KTDA says tea factories are financially sound, rejects social media claims
In a statement issued in Nairobi on Friday, January 2, 2026, the agency said allegations that factories are borrowing to stay afloat or facing threats from auctioneers are “false, misleading, and deliberately aimed at discrediting the smallholder tea sector.”
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State vows stern action over collapsed South C building
Speaking at the scene, CS Ruku revealed that the building had flouted construction regulations prior to Friday’s collapse.
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Wetang'ula declares vacant seat of late Nominated MP Hamisi
In a gazette notice dated December 29, 2025, the Speaker said the decision took effect from December 6, 2025.
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Collapsed South C building was non-compliant, says NCA
The building, a proposed mixed-use development located on Muhoho Avenue, plot number 68/1306 in South C Ward, Lang’ata Sub-County, was registered with NCA on November 8, 2023.
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South C building tragedy: Rescue operations underway as two feared trapped
National Disaster Management Operation officer William Sifuna said the rescue teams are working intensively to locate potential survivors.
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Activists storm Mombasa Central Police Station over detained journalist
According to VOCAL Africa, the journalist was detained following his publication of information naming politicians allegedly behind the funding of the “Panga Boys” gang operating in Kisauni, Mombasa County.
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ACMK demands independent multi-sectoral probe into South C building collapse
CMK expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to families and individuals affected by the collapse, which has once again raised questions about safety standards in Kenya’s rapidly expanding built environment.
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KAA welcomes Ruto’s plan to build world-class JKIA airport from 2026
KAA said the planned development will strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading aviation hub in East and Central Africa, while addressing mounting pressure on existing infrastructure.
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Lang’ata MP Odiwuor calls for construction halt in South C, Nairobi West after building collapse
Odiwuor warned that repeated violations of construction standards have turned building sites into death traps, calling for firm action to prevent further tragedies.
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PHOTOS: Search, rescue efforts ongoing following South C building collapse
The operations are being conducted by the Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross.
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Anglican Church warns of economic strain, political division ahead 2027 polls
Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said corruption and the high cost of living continue to weaken Kenya’s economy, squeezing families and businesses.
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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
Around 40 people died and more than 100 were injured in the fire that ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar around 1:30 am (0030 GMT).
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MCK condemns arrest of journalist Peter Mwita, warns against intimidation
The Media Council of Kenya has condemned the arrest of Mombasa journalist Peter Mwita Maseke over a WhatsApp post on a criminal gang, warning it threatens press freedom and constitutional rights.
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Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job
The 41-year-old, who previously managed Hull, has significant backing internally at Chelsea and it is understood candidates to replace him at Strasbourg are being considered because of his possible departure.
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NACADA backs Ruto’s New Year call to tackle alcohol, drug abuse
NACADA said the President’s message “clearly underscores the Government’s commitment to addressing alcohol and substance abuse as a critical national issue.
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Building under construction collapses in Nairobi's South C
The Kenya Red Cross said teams are on site to manage the situation.
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Uhuru Kenyatta hails youth as Africa’s driving force
The former Head of State emphasized that leadership is about transformation rather than titles, calling on young people to apply their talents with transparency and impact.
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Speaker Kingi mourns passing of his bodyguard
In a condolence message on January 2, 2026, Kingi described the loss as shocking, saying the late officer passed away unexpectedly just moments after they had spent time together.
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Ruto declares alcohol, drug abuse a national development emergency
Speaking during a New Year address, the President highlighted that the crisis disproportionately affects men and young adults, with one in every three men and one in five young adults aged 25 to 35 using drugs or abusing alcohol.
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Ruto vows to cut poverty, unemployment in new year message
The President announced that the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund will be fully established and operationalized in January 2026 to drive development while reducing reliance on borrowing and taxation.
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Oburu Oginga urges unity and dialogue in 2026 new year message
In his New Year message dated December 31, 2025, Oginga reflected on the challenges of the past year, noting that 2025 tested the resilience of Kenyans across all sectors.
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Over 300 rolls of bhang seized in Eldoret raid
The NACADA-led operation recovered over 300 rolls of cannabis, a full stone of cannabis, assorted chewable tobacco products, and cannabis-laced cookies allegedly prepared for distribution to minors.
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NTSA issues back-to-school safety alert on children’s transport
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority highlighted serious safety defects previously found in school transport vehicles, including faulty speed limiters, defective brakes, and missing seat belts, and called for strict compliance with traffic rules and mandatory vehicle inspections.
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Lawyer files case to outlaw loud music in matatus
Nyamari contends that matatus frequently subject passengers to excessively loud music without prior notice, exposing unsuspecting commuters to noise that can cause psychological distress and harm to health.
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Drivers’ association flags unconsented medical testing at highway camps
The association said some drivers had reported attending highway medical camps for routine services such as blood sugar or eyesight checks, only to later discover that additional tests had been carried out without clear explanation, counselling or written consent.
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EPRA shuts fuel stations for selling adulterated diesel
EPRA also reported multiple cases involving trucks ferrying diesel that was either adulterated or intended for export.
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Uhuru Kenyatta urges tolerance in multiparty politics
The former president cautioned against politics built on hostility and destruction, noting that such approaches undermine national cohesion.
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Kenya signs Sh40 billion Galana Kulalu Dam deal to boost food security
Once completed, the dam will have a storage capacity of 305 million cubic metres of water and is expected to deliver up to one billion cubic metres annually.