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Taalam testified before Milimani trial magistrate Caroline Nyaguthi that during his arrest over the death of Albert Ojwang, his mobile phone, which held both personal and official lines, was taken by officers from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
Senators questioned Governor George Natembeya over disputed receivables and underfunding at Kitale and Wamalwa Kijana hospitals, after the Auditor General flagged major variances in SHA and NHIF claims records.
Murkomen’s remarks come after Education CS Julius Ogamba announced that the transition rate now standing at 75 per cent.
The prosecution, led by Solomon Njeru and Victorine Kitoto, requested stringent bond terms, which the court granted.
When Trans-Nzoia governor George Natembeya appeared before the Godfrey Osotsi-led Senate County Public Investment Committee, the water utility reported an opening receivables balance of Sh213.4 million as of July 1, 2024,
Ruto urged the envoys to safeguard Kenya’s national interests while fostering strategic partnerships that attract investment, expand trade, and support sustainable development.
In a public notice dated January 20, 2026, KeNHA said the removals are necessary ahead of the commencement of capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification works along the busy road section.
The union has warned that the proposed divestiture could threaten job security and union representation, urging lawmakers to approve the deal only with binding safeguards, including mandatory union recognition and stronger labour protections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission detailed deadly attacks in Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Narok, Turkana and parts of North Eastern Kenya, while calling for stronger security responses, sustained dialogue, and regional cooperation.
Mudavadi said elevating Nairobi’s role would enhance operational coordination among UN agencies already headquartered in the city, while also creating employment opportunities for Kenyans.
The Cabinet Secretary cautioned that efforts to collapse veterinary medicines regulation into a human medicines authority, through bills under consideration at both national and regional levels, run counter to Kenya’s obligations under the East African Community (EAC) and COMESA frameworks.
Football Kenya Federation and Azam Media Group have warned fans and clubs against illegal streaming of Kenyan Premier League matches, saying piracy cuts revenues, weakens sponsorships and threatens the growth of Kenyan football.
SHA highlighted that patients have the freedom to choose any cancer facility contracted by SHA, and that the variation in approvals is a reflection of the system applying uniform benefit rules to differing clinical circumstances rather than any form of preferential treatment.
The Commission on Administrative Justice has now called for the immediate dismissal of officers who admitted wrongdoing and has referred both the implicated officers and bribe givers to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further action.
According to the National Treasury, the rollout of JamboTel will take place once the government completes its national fibre optic backbone, connecting every State office and institution to reliable internet.
PS Muthoni called for transparency through facility charters and vowed inspections to protect patients from exploitation amid Kenya’s rollout of universal health coverage.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been moved from Luzira Prison to a private clinic amid reports of critical, deteriorating health, as allies accuse authorities of medical neglect and rights violations.
The move is part of the Authority’s drive to enhance aviation safety, improve air transport services, and strengthen connectivity in regional hubs.
Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the court found that the evidence against Okanga did not meet the legal requirements needed to sustain the three counts under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
Despite this generally calm outlook, the department noted that some areas will still experience light and occasional rainfall. These include the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coastal region, and parts of the South-eastern lowlands.
The affected officers were among a team of 60 seconded to KRA’s investigations and enforcement department. In January 2023, they were returned to the National Police Service, with no prior explanation or guidance from KRA.
Former Kenya Airways manager Dan Okwiri warns grounded aircraft will persist unless KQ restores proper maintenance reserves, secures about KSh20bn for repairs and realigns fleet use and governance.
The Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot section is a key freight link connecting the port of Mombasa to Western Kenya and Nyanza, as well as to regional markets in Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
The federation said the Senegal team walked off the pitch just before Morocco’s appearance, setting off a chain of events that disrupted the match and affected the players. According to the RMFF, the situation escalated after the referee awarded a penalty kick, which the federation insists was correctly given.
Junet's remarks came amid growing public discussion about unity within the party, following comments by East African Legislative Assembly Member Winnie Odinga, who on Sunday called for calm and dialogue among ODM members.
, Okwiri said the national carrier failed to prepare for mandatory heavy aircraft maintenance, especially the costly D-checks that are required after several years of aircraft use. As a result, the airline lacks the cash needed to service multiple aircraft, forcing them to remain grounded for long periods.
The 2026 CAVB Zone V Club Championship in Kenya has been postponed after the Kenya Volleyball Federation failed to host, forcing officials to seek a new venue while keeping other zonal events unchanged.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner found that a hospital employee secretly recorded the patient during treatment and later allowed the content to appear in advertising campaigns, violating the Data Protection Act.
The driver and conductor, both Tanzanian nationals, were arrested after sniffer dogs from the Police Dog Unit detected the concealed narcotics during what the crew believed was a “routine roadside check.”
The statement marked one of the most explicit threats yet directed at Bobi Wine, the leader of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), and a long-time critic of the Ugandan government.