Speaking in Nakuru County on Friday during the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement, Ruto noted that while the government has increased the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, this funding still falls short of supporting every learner across the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKNEC said candidates would initially access provisional results, with any queries to be submitted through heads of institutions within 30 days.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAfter 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.”
By Maureen KinyanjuiMoscow said the attack was in retaliation for a supposed drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences last month, a claim Ukraine denies and which the United States has said did not occur. Kyiv rejected the allegation, calling it “an absurd lie” designed to disrupt peace talks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNorthern 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe president warned that the US would pursue control of Greenland “the easy way” or “the hard way,” highlighting Washington’s ongoing interest in the territory, which is part of NATO-member Denmark. The White House has confirmed it is studying the possibility of buying Greenland, though it has not dismissed the use of military options.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCounties 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation on television, insisting the government would not yield. He accused the demonstrators of acting on behalf of émigré opposition groups and the United States. Tehran’s public prosecutor also warned that those committing sabotage or attacking security forces face the death penalty.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission had addressed farmers’ concerns by including "robust safeguards" to protect their livelihoods within the agreement. She added that the deal would benefit both companies and consumers while strengthening economic and political relations between the two regions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSince the start of the January licence renewal period, Duale said he has personally denied more than 200 applications from foreign doctors. Some of these practitioners had previously been prohibited from practising in their home countries, which he said made Kenya a soft landing for discredited or unqualified medical personnel.
By Maureen KinyanjuiInvestigators 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn Kenya, UNFPA supports programmes that include contraceptive distribution, antenatal care, prevention of HIV among adolescents, initiatives to reduce unsafe abortions, and campaigns to lower teenage pregnancies.
By Maureen KinyanjuiInsurers are expected to list at least five major clients, each with annual premiums of Sh100 million in the last financial year. The framework applies to visitors staying in Kenya for less than a year, who must have active medical insurance as mandated by the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe law requires the Supreme Court to submit a new representative to the Commission within 21 days whenever a vacancy arises.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the trade deficit between January and September 2025 reached Sh475.6 billion, up from Sh407.7 billion during the same period in 2024.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTrump says the move follows Venezuela’s release of large numbers of political prisoners and joint efforts to rebuild the country’s oil and gas infrastructure, while U.S. ships remain deployed for security.
By David AbonyoIEBC said only eligible organisations will be considered and that all applications must be submitted through its online platform.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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.
By Samuel OtienoHoughton 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe group also acknowledged the impact on businesses, particularly noting those who suffered losses due to road closures, and assured them of solidarity in recovery.
By David AbonyoThe freeze in funding is affecting critical sectors, including energy, social welfare, and oversight agencies, slowing down both planned initiatives and ongoing programmes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Ministry of Interior will receive an additional Sh7 billion, raising its budget to Sh42.9 billion, while the police service under Inspector General Douglas Kanja is set for a Sh12 billion boost, bringing its total funding to Sh139 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMurang’a County had been pursuing Sh327 million in outstanding reimbursements, with SHA acknowledging Sh207 million as owed. From the meeting, it emerged that SHA will immediately release Sh47 million by January 14, while the remaining balance will be settled in phases.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iData shows that ten counties had considerably more male than female students sitting the national exams. Garissa led with 66.24 percent male candidates against 33.76 percent female, followed by Mandera at 65.09 percent male and 34.91 percent female.
By Chrispho Owuor