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TSC calls for community support as it reviews teacher security after Garissa killing
TSC said the approach is aimed at safeguarding teachers and ensuring uninterrupted teaching and learning in schools across Kenya.
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IGAD predicts uneven rains, rising temperatures across Greater Horn of Africa
According to ICPAC, there is a 45 per cent chance of wetter-than-normal rainfall across much of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, central and western Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, northern Somalia, and Djibouti.
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Kenya’s economy remains resilient amid global pressures, says CS Mbadi
CS Mbadi highlighted the country’s strong performance across key sectors including agriculture, services, construction, and trade.
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Ruto appoints 15 new Court of Appeal judges after JSC vetting process
The appointments, made under Article 166(1)(b) of the Constitution, were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated January 27, 2026.
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Why IEBC is deferring full boundary delimitation until after 2027 polls
The Commission highlighted several challenges that informed the decision, including the absence of Commissioners between January 2023 and July 2025, which delayed policy decisions and approval of the Boundary Review Operations Plan (BROP).
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Treasury freezes Nyamira climate initiative over Sh22 million financial concerns
The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Governor Amos Nyaribo, who is facing both political and corruption challenges.
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Why opposition parties are racing separately - Kioni
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview, Kioni said unity in the opposition depends on how strong each party is on its own. He noted that parties are first focusing on building their structures and leadership before moving to joint political arrangements.
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Poor fund management and internal sabotage cost Raila's Presidency, says Kioni
Kioni praised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his ability to mobilise resources, describing him as “a very good fundraiser for political activities.” According to Kioni, Kenyatta’s strength came from public trust, saying, “once people believe in you, you become a very easy person to raise funds for.”
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Kenyan workers struggle abroad as National Assembly flags abuse in UAE
The problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
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Garissa police arrest two suspects, recover AK-47 rifle after robbery
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests followed a swift, joint operation by officers from Dagahaley Police Station and the Dadaab Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
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Treasury rejects remote voting plans for 2027 polls over IEBC trust
In its draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement, the Treasury highlighted that introducing systems allowing voters to cast ballots remotely could face resistance and might not gain public support under the current circumstances.
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Kenya’s femicide crisis: Women aged 30–44 among 1,639 victims
Analysis of the data which is contained in the Technical Working group of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including the Femicide report, reveals that women aged 30–44 bear the brunt of these killings, largely because intimate partner violence remains a leading cause.
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From SG to Deputy Leader: Kioni says it’s time to sell Jubilee’s agenda
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Kioni said his main mission as Secretary General was to revive the party, resolve internal disputes, and ensure it remained active and ready for the future.
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IG Kanja faces Senate action for ignoring CPAC committee orders
The summons comes after the police chief failed to arrest Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit, who has repeatedly ignored committee orders to explain how billions allocated to the county during the 2023/24 financial year were spent.
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Mombasa man jailed 20 years for repeated defilement of 14-year-old
A Mombasa court sentenced 21-year-old Al Haji Majaliwa to 20 years in prison for repeatedly defiling a 14-year-old girl, after medical and witness evidence proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
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Beckham family reunites in Paris amid Brooklyn fallout
The family gathering follows Brooklyn Beckham’s statement last week in which he said he did not wish to reconcile with his parents and accused them of attacking him and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham in the media.
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Kenya prepares to upgrade meteorological department to State corporation
The Meteorology Bill, 2023 will replace the existing Department of Meteorology with a semi-independent Kenya Meteorological Services Authority, tasked with regulating, coordinating, and delivering meteorological services nationwide.
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PSC requests Sh3.3 billion to address staff shortages
PSC needs Sh50 million per year to rent additional office space for staff currently working in crowded offices. In the long term, the commission intends to seek Sh800 million for a development budget to construct a new office block at Harambee House.
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Kenya moves all marriage documents online through eCitizen
The Attorney General’s Office clarified that both the public and authorized marriage officers will now handle all applications and downloads through the government’s official eCitizen platform at www.ecitizen.go.ke.
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Ruto pushes unity agenda as UDA endorses ODM talks
The President said the proposed UDA-ODM coalition was part of a deliberate effort to broaden political consensus and consolidate national unity, while also strengthening the party’s electoral prospects in 2027.
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EACC, FBI unveil modern interview facility to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
The newly launched facility features modern interview rooms equipped with secure recording systems, enabling investigators to document interrogations more efficiently and accurately.
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Mudavadi warns UDA leaders of stiff competition ahead of 2027 elections
Mudavadi said applications submitted through the party’s portal show growing interest across all levels. He said 640 Kenyans have so far expressed interest in Member of Parliament positions, 64 in governor seats, 98 for Senate, 138 for Woman Representative and 2,863 for Member of County Assembly positions.
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Insider collusion: Three Kamiti wardens sentenced over terror convicts’ escape
The three wardens were convicted on multiple counts, including neglect of official duty, aiding prisoners to escape, and facilitating gatherings in support of a terrorist organisation — offences that the court described as posing a “grave threat to national security.”
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Viral heatwave warning is fake, Weatherman says
The Kenya Meteorological Department explained that the higher temperatures currently being experienced across parts of the country are normal for this time of year.
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DJ Krowbar’s wife Joyce Wanjiru is dead
In a family statement confirming her passing, Joyce was reported to have died in the early hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, at 3 a.m.
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Ruto vows action on gender-based violence after launch of taskforce report
Speaking on Monday during the launch, Ruto said the findings of the taskforce laid bare the scale, complexity and evolving nature of GBV in Kenya, noting that women and girls continue to bear a disproportionate burden of violence.
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KNCHR demands accountability over Nyeri church drama
The commission says the incident violated multiple constitutional rights and is demanding urgent investigations, accountability for officers involved, and a public apology to victims.
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Guinness confirms 72-hour tree-hugging record by Kenya's Truphena Muthoni
In a statement released on January 26,2026,Guinness World Records ratified the endurance feat which drawn international attention, highlighting a unique and deeply symbolic form of environmental activism rooted in care, connection and sustainability.
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Kagwe gives maize hoarders 30-days ultimatum or face duty-free imports
The CS said the government’s first option remains buying maize from local farmers to build the National Strategic Food Reserves but cautioned that imports would be unavoidable if sufficient stocks are not delivered within 30 days.
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NCCK demands action after police teargas worshippers in Nyeri church
NCCK said the Nyeri incident is part of a worrying pattern, noting that at least nine churches have been attacked by police during worship services since 2020.