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The Ugandan Electoral Commission on Saturday announced Museveni President-elect for a seventh consecutive term. This makes him the longest serving Ugandan president and one of the oldest heads of state alive.
The recovery of the 22 cattle brought the total number of animals recovered in the case to 52, marking the complete recovery of the stolen herd. Police said all the animals were found alive and in good condition.
In its advisory on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the embassy highlighted the need for heightened awareness and precaution in the wake of potential post-election unrest.
Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot emphasized that gender-based violence, regardless of gender, is a violation of human rights and a grave assault on human dignity.
The CS, while reaffirming the right to dignity and privacy, said she has taken note of the disturbing video circulating publicly that involves the recording and dissemination of images of a woman in a vulnerable condition within a Nairobi entertainment establishment.
Police said the shopkeeper became uneasy after recognizing the pair as individuals suspected to have been involved in a similar theft incident at a nearby shop about a month earlier.
The Southlands project, launched in March 2025, was presented by government officials as a model development that would deliver 15,000 housing units and a primary school.
According to the report, more than Sh10 billion budgeted by counties under the second marginalisation policy has not yet been released. Nyakang’o highlighted that the delays are hitting ten counties hardest: Turkana, West Pokot, Wajir, Narok, Samburu, Mandera, Kilifi, Garissa, Baringo, and Marsabit.
Police said the trio was caught in the act following a tip-off from members of the public who noticed suspicious activity at the station. Two 20-litre jerrycans and two 18-litre water dispenser bottles filled with petrol were recovered during the operation.
Governor Nathif Jama said the field day reflects the county’s integrated approach to agriculture, health, nutrition, and social protection.
Ruto called on Kenyans to reject politics built on hatred, tribalism, or division, emphasizing that true development comes from “humility, patience, hard work, and unity.” He pledged to continue using his office to foster cohesion across the nation.
In a statement released on Saturday, January 17, 2026, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Daniel Tanapua was apprehended in Tuum Location, Samburu North Sub-County, for killing his 16-year-old nephew, Alpha Lemoosa.
Ruto’s remarks came against the backdrop of rising criticism from Gachagua, who has openly challenged the president and questioned whether Mt Kenya voters should back his re-election bid. T
Mrima Hills is set to host deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) and niobium, minerals critical for green technologies, electronics, and the production of high-strength steel. Analysts estimate that the minerals could be worth tens of billions of dollars, potentially making Kenya a leading supplier of strategic minerals.
Governors have raised alarms, describing the e-GP system as flawed and ineffective. They argue that its hurried rollout, limited testing, and inadequate training for procurement officers have made it difficult to issue contracts or obtain necessary goods and services.
According to the Draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement, the platform now generates Sh8.2 billion each month, up from Sh1.45 billion monthly in 2022. The growth reflects the Treasury’s drive to streamline payments, reduce leakages, and make public finance more transparent.
Kenya is preparing to host the Africa–France Summit in May, becoming the first non-Francophone African country to do so since the forum began in 1973. The summit is expected to attract more than 5,000 delegates from across the world.
The Treasury CS told lawmakers to explore ways of keeping the fund alive, including redesigning it, developing alternative structures, or anchoring it firmly in the Constitution. He said channeling resources directly to communities remains a priority for him and described the fund as essential rather than optional.
Ruto rejected that view, saying his leadership goal is to bring together all parts of Kenya and ensure every region plays a role in the country’s progress. He said development in Mt Kenya has not stalled and assured residents that more projects will be rolled out.
This initiative aligns with the government’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, substance abuse, and the security risks connected to the illicit trade. It follows a high-level meeting convened by President William Ruto on January 7, focusing on scaling up the State’s response to alcohol and drug abuse nationwide.
According to Murkomen, the facilities will help individuals rescued from drug addiction recover and rejoin society as productive members.
In a statement issued on Friday, KTDA Holdings Chairman Chege Kirundi said Miano takes over the role with effect from January 16, 2026, as the agency undertakes a leadership transition at the top.
Through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), 132,780 vulnerable families in Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Wajir, Samburu, Tana River, Garissa, and Isiolo will receive assistance.
President Ruto reappointed Hannah Waitherero Muriithi as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation for a further three-year term starting January 20, 2026.
Selected participants will receive Sh6,000 every month to assist with travel and living expenses while attending the courses. After completing six months of training, the government will cover examination fees and issue certificates, giving youths both practical skills and formal recognition.
The footage, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media, reportedly shows uniformed officers attacking a civilian, raising alarm among human rights organisations and community leaders who are calling for an immediate investigation.
The guilty plea marks a critical moment for prosecutors seeking to uncover the inner workings of the sect led by self-styled preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, accused of orchestrating a deadly regime of starvation, abuse, and forced obedience.
The society further said that the proposed transaction would result in majority foreign ownership of Safaricom, potentially exposing Kenya’s data infrastructure, mobile money systems and financial security to external influence.
The region is considered strategically critical due to its proximity to international borders and exposure to cross-border and transnational security threats.
KASIB proposed adjustments to the transaction structure to increase public participation and deepen market activity, recommending that the government increase the divestiture to 20 percent, with an additional five percent offered to the Kenyan public through the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).