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Paul Kago, 43, is undertaking a gruelling 96-hour tree-hugging challenge, saying the symbolic act is meant to urge Kenyans to shun political violence and uphold peaceful coexistence.
According to a police report dated January 11, 2026, the firearm was found hidden in a thicket within the homestead of one of the suspects, Titus Wainaina Njoroge.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Owalo said his continued service in government was no longer tenable following the declaration of his presidential bid.
Preliminary findings indicate that the collapse occurred during concrete casting works at the carport area of the structure.
Speaking during a church service at ACK St Paul’s Church in Kariki, Othaya, Nyeri County, Kagwe cautioned that the region risks weakening its political influence by repeatedly turning against its own leaders rather than nurturing and retaining them.
Kabogo’s statement follows earlier claims by former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, who is now the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), that learners from the Mt Kenya region were being unfairly disadvantaged in the ongoing school placement exercise.
According to the social justice movement, Mukuru Community Justice Centre, the 20-year-old Shukri Adan was allegedly killed on Sunday morning by a police officer in Mukuru Kwa Njenga.
In a statement issued on January 10, 2026, County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo, said poor workmanship and inadequate formwork contributed to the collapse.
The talks focused on developing hospitals in Kericho, Bungoma, Murang’a, Baringo, and Kilifi counties, as part of a partnership framework strengthened during President William Ruto’s state visit to Beijing last year and follow-up engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The blaze erupted near the Munyu Road junction, prompting an immediate emergency response.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, three people have so far been rescued and evacuated from the scene. Their condition has not been made public.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary said the ongoing public debate around the Singapore model is healthy, especially as Kenya heads into 2026, three years after the Kenya Kwanza administration took office. He said questioning, debating and refining ideas is part of building a strong national vision.
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy has recorded its 100th mountain bongo birth under a long-running breeding and rewilding programme, a key step in efforts to save the critically endangered species in Kenya.
Oduol made the declaration while hosting religious leaders from Alego Usonga constituency at his rural home in Hawinga village. During the meeting, he said his decision was informed by disappointment with how the county has been run and the failure to deliver key services to residents.
Treasury CS John Mbadi said the allocation represents 21.87 per cent of the most recent audited and approved national revenue, as provided under Articles 203 (2) and (3) of the constitution.
Kenya has launched its first post-mining land use and closure advisory report in Kwale County, setting national standards for mine closure, land rehabilitation and royalty sharing for communities and counties.
At the centre of his demands is a complete shake-up of the IEBC secretariat, with Kanchory calling for the removal of senior officials whom he accused of undermining confidence in the electoral body.
Without mentioning names, Oburu appeared to respond directly to Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has openly called for an NDC, saying ODM is in safe hands and that his long involvement in senior party engagements places him in a strong position to lead.
The petition, filed by Eliud Karanja Matindi at the Nairobi High Court, claims the elevation process ignored public participation and lacked transparency, operating without clear rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.