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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nandi gears up for three-day Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series
The event patron, who is the Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly, confirmed that over 3,000 runners are expected to participate, with more than 10,000 spectators anticipated
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NEMA, KRA bust illegal single-use plastic bag manufacturing in Tharaka Nithi
The authorities seized machines and large quantities of plastics, arrested a suspect, and launched ongoing investigations to enforce the ban and protect the environment.
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MP Muge rolls out a people-first development blueprint for Nandi
In her statement, the MP said the milestones achieved over the past year demonstrate what is possible when leadership prioritises investment in people and inclusive growth.
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Ilchamus MPs condemn threats against KFS Conservator over Mukutani Forest standoff
Mukutani Forest in Baringo South has recently drawn political attention, as the Baringo MP, Florence Jematiah, has been in a public dispute with the Chief Conservator of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Alex Lemarkoko, who is from the Ilchamus community.
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Sh250m disbursed as Ruto launches phase two of NYOTA in North Rift
Under the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital programme, each beneficiary received an initial Sh22,000 of the total Sh50,000 allocated to them, deposited into their NYOTA mobile wallets.
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CS Kagwe unveils cashew revival plan aimed at creating 350,000 jobs
Kenya currently produces about 13,000 tonnes annually, far below its installed processing capacity of 45,000 tonnes.
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South C collapse operations closed as site handed over for probe
In a statement issued on Thursday, Incident Commander Duncan Onyango Ochieng confirmed that “the search, rescue and recovery operation has been concluded, following the successful recovery of all the two suspected victims from the collapsed 14 storey building.”
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Governor Nassir appoints Raila’s ex-bodyguard as advisor for security affairs
The Governor said Ogeta’s appointment to the security docket was informed by his extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge accumulated over many years at different levels of engagement.
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KWS guides stray Nairobi Park lionesses back, says no public threat
KWS praised members of the public for their cooperation, noting that timely reporting played a critical role in the successful resolution of the incident.
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Isiolo man sentenced over illegal commercial detonators possession
He was arrested on January 26, 2023, at a multi-agency roadblock in Archer’s Post, where he was found carrying commercial electric detonators disguised as personal effects.
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CRA proposes committee cap to curb MCA allowances
The proposed cap could have a direct impact on MCA earnings. Currently, an ordinary MCA receives Sh3,000 per sitting for each committee meeting attended, making committee assignments a key supplement to their income.