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.
Bradley BosireVoting will take place on Thursday, 15 January 2026, opening at 07:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and closing at 16:00. Anyone still in line at closing will be allowed to vote.
Bradley BosireAccording to the draft document, which is yet to be submitted to Parliament, the allocations place heavy emphasis on development while maintaining large recurrent budgets to support ongoing programmes across the four sectors.
Bradley BosireThe blaze erupted near the Munyu Road junction, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Kenya Red Cross, three people have so far been rescued and evacuated from the scene. Their condition has not been made public.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on January 8, the coalition highlighted a growing pattern of violence, restrictions on political participation, and heavy military involvement in what should be a civilian-led electoral process.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiMount 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.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iOduol 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiLenacapavir, available as 300 mg tablets and a 464 mg injectable solution, works by disrupting key stages of the HIV lifecycle, preventing the virus from establishing infection.
Maureen KinyanjuiTreasury 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe judge further directed that the matter be mentioned on January 26, 2026, for directions before the substantive hearing proceeds. He also instructed the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Migos Ogamba, the chairperson of the University Council and the Public Service Commission to file their replies within 14 days.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya 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.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iAt 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiWithout 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Ann NyamburaA fire tore through the Le Constellation bar on New Year’s Eve, killing 40 young people and injuring at least 116 others, many with severe burns and long-term trauma. What followed was not only national mourning, but an escalating wave of anger as details emerged about lapses in basic fire-safety oversight.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe mission includes 84 short-term observers with diverse professional backgrounds, including diplomats accredited to the AU, election management officials, civil society representatives, human rights experts, and specialists in media, gender, and youth engagement.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe regulator emphasized that meeting this deadline will allow sufficient time for the review and approval of the accounts by March 31, 2026, in preparation for the SACCOs’ Annual General Meetings (AGMs). "Submission Period is from January to March 15 2026, to allow approval by March 31, 2026.
Ann NyamburaAuthorities said the break is meant to help voters travel, join queues, and cast their ballots without work-related interruptions. The holidays will apply to both public offices and private companies, underlining the importance of citizen participation in the elections.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiIEBC 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.
Rose AchiengCity 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiKNEC said candidates would initially access provisional results, with any queries to be submitted through heads of institutions within 30 days.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Maureen Kinyanjui