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According to a new analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) up to 25 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are now in need of humanitarian food assistance.
The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast.
In a statement issued under its Mulika Mjengo platform, AAK president George Ndegwa said the incident exposed persistent gaps in development control and enforcement that must be urgently addressed.
The charge sheet indicates that Juma Mwinyifaki Juma faces trafficking charges involving 2,601 grams of methamphetamine, valued at Sh20.8 million. Peter Kipng’etich Tonui and Mustafa Salim Johari are charged with conspiracy to traffic narcotic drugs.
Nine suspects, including five National Registration Bureau officers, have been charged in Nairobi over an alleged ID fraud scheme, after raids recovered forged documents and stamps. Investigations are ongoing.
Mama Ida recalled Raila’s hands-on approach to party management, describing him as a firm but fair leader who believed in collective decision-making and constant engagement with party members and the public.
To improve government coordination and accountability, Ruto said a legal framework guiding the fight against alcohol and drug abuse will soon be finalized.
The Mombasa Governor said the region was engaging in sober and inclusive discussions guided by collective interests, stressing that Coast leaders are determined to move forward as one bloc.
Under this requirement, applicants for B1 and B2 visas from Uganda, Burundi, and Tanzania must post a financial bond ranging from Sh645,000 to Sh1,935,000. The exact amount will be determined during the visa interview. The bonds act as a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with US immigration rules.
The ODM SG recalled Raila’s pivotal role in Kenya’s Second Liberation, emphasizing his contributions as the father of multiparty democracy and the 2010 Constitution that introduced devolution. According to Sifuna, Raila envisioned a political landscape where parties maintained their distinct identities and citizens enjoyed genuine freedom of expression.
The slots cover a range of diploma and certificate courses offered by KMTC, which remains one of the largest trainers of middle-level health professionals in the region.
New policies that opened the textbook market to private publishers sharply reduced JKF’s market share. Publishing revenues fell 79 per cent, from Sh117 million to Sh25 million, affected by lack of government textbook orders, stiff competition from private schools, and large volumes of obsolete stock due to the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
The County Government Workers Union Kenya has given SRC and governors seven days to address alleged pay discrimination, warning of a nationwide strike that could disrupt services in all 47 counties.
Saudi Arabia has been pursuing broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign capital and reducing reliance on oil revenues, with capital market liberalisation seen as a key pillar of that strategy.
Principal Secretary, State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, said the convention “demonstrates Africa's leadership efforts in ending violence against women and girls globally.”
In a statement issued on January 7, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service has asked the public to report any sightings via Toll Free 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509.
Since 2022, generation from local sources including geothermal, hydro, thermal, wind, and solar plants had been declining, adding pressure on the utility as new connections and usage expanded.
Speaking at City Hall on Tuesday, Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge explained that the waiver was extended to accommodate landowners who turned up before the previous deadline.
The strike threat comes from around 20,000 junior school interns whose contracts were recently extended for another year. They will be joined in solidarity by 46,000 other junior school teachers, a move that could interrupt education for more than one million pupils across the country.
In a deeply personal message, his elder brother Oburu Odinga described the pain of loss and the closeness they shared, saying they “grew up as twins, sharing so much of life, laughter, and understanding.”
Latest debt disclosures by the Treasury show that by June 2025, Co-operative Bank owed Sh267 million of the Sh339 million it had received, while Equity Bank had an outstanding balance of Sh190 million from Sh445 million channeled through its network.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, police confirmed through an X post that four more AK-47 rifles and 25 rounds of ammunition were turned in, pushing the cumulative total over the past year to 567 firearms.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the countries had signed a declaration of intent that would allow forces to operate in Ukraine once a deal is in place. He added that military hubs could be set up across the country to protect its borders and prevent future invasions.
UDA will now hold party nominations in all three wards on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The winners will represent the party in the by-elections slated for February 26, 2026.
In the statement titled “In Loving Memory,” the Odinga family said they were deeply grateful to all who supported them “during this profoundly painful time following the passing of our beloved Baba Raila Amolo Odinga.”
The announcement comes shortly after the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was seized by U.S. forces on January 3, 2025, and charged with narco-terrorism and serious weapons offenses in the Southern District of New York.
Introduced in 2017, CBC replaced the 8-4-4 system, which critics argued relied too heavily on examinations and memorisation. The new system aims to focus on skills, competencies, creativity, critical thinking, and learner-centred outcomes. Its design aligns with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030, and global education trends prioritising practical skills over rote learning.
Mohammed Ali Biedo, a senior official in the Afar region, confirmed that 65 people were injured, with 30 in critical condition. Rescue teams are working around the clock to help survivors and stabilize the most severely injured.
Law enforcement will be stepped up at unregulated border points and major transport corridors, while county governments are expected to assist with rehabilitation and reintegration programs for those affected by substance abuse.
The Human Rights Activists News Agency said 34 of the fatalities were protesters and two were linked to security forces. Iranian officials have not released an official death toll but have acknowledged that three members of the security forces have died.