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The public hearings will be held in major towns and county headquarters across the country. The first sessions will take place on 3rd February in Nairobi, Mandera, Machakos, and Nyandarua. On 4th February, hearings will move to Nakuru, Wajir, Kitui, and Nyeri.
The offer opens ownership of one of the country’s most strategic energy assets to local, regional, and international investors, with 5% of the shares reserved for employees under an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
During the ceremony, President Ruto reaffirmed his strong belief in the potential of Kenya’s youth, describing it as “deep and unshakable.” He said young people have the “capability, the energy, the talent and the resolve to turn our grand ambition into reality,” adding that Kenya’s youth “rank among the very best in the world in terms of our human capital development.”
The Treasury expects retirements to accelerate across education, security services, and long-standing ministries, pushing the number of pensioners on the government payroll beyond 370,000 by 2026, up from about 340,000 in 2023. This surge is expected to inflate both monthly pension payouts and lump-sum gratuities.
Meja joined the PSC in January 2025 and his promotion would position him at the helm of one of the country’s key constitutional commissions responsible for overseeing public service management.
The announcement follows a previous commitment to acquire 11 Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing Ethiopian Airlines’ total fuel-efficient Boeing order book to 20 aircraft, reinforcing the carrier’s position as Africa’s leading airline.
KenGen confirmed that electricity supply remains stable, noting that “All other turbines at the facility remain fully operational.” The company emphasized that the incident was isolated and did not affect the wider operations of the wind farm.
Treasury records show KRA collected Sh1.161 trillion between July and December 2025, missing the Sh1.314 trillion needed to stay on track for its Sh2.627 trillion annual target.
After his death, social media circulated videos that appeared to show his body being transported to a mortuary, sparking speculation about what caused his passing. Family members clarified that he had suffered from a persistent illness that triggered seizures.
The move comes as Posta faces declining local use, challenged by digital communication and competition from private courier services. Upcountry matatu saccos have also increasingly handled parcel delivery, acting as informal couriers alongside commuter services.
The upcoming service will provide Wi-Fi access on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, similar to the model that has long driven mobile data usage in Kenya.
Health facilities in Baidoa and Mudug are overwhelmed with cases of measles, diphtheria, and acute watery diarrhoea among displaced people and host communities seeking medical care.
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge told the National Assembly’s joint committee on Finance and National Planning and Public Debt and Privatisation that the sale of a 15 percent government stake to South Africa’s Vodacom Group is unlikely to affect M-Pesa, the mobile money service holding more than Sh250 billion in customer funds.
Under the new adjustment, diesel prices have climbed by 41.3 percent while petrol has risen by 41.9 percent. Since October, when Mutharika took office, fuel costs have increased sharply, with petrol up by 95 percent and diesel by 80 percent.
The law body said the deployment limited access to food and other basic necessities, creating conditions that interfere with personal freedom and livelihood.
The CS acknowledged that while reports of forced uniform purchases exist, enforcement has been difficult because there is no hard evidence against the schools involved.
In the memorandum addressed to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Nyoro said the sale “should be subjected to thorough public participation and debate, given that it is the largest in both size and quantum that our country has handled since independence.”
The court determined that under Mancuso’s leadership, AUC fighters committed over 100 crimes in La Guajira province from 2002 to 2006. These acts included murders, disappearances and gender-based violence, often directed at indigenous communities.
Speaking to Radio Generation, Veska Kangogo, Advisor on Strategy and Execution in the Executive Office of the President and former KPLC board member, explained how engineers manage this complex system.
The CS disclosed that law enforcement is also tracking a couple accused of diverting Sh18 million in government funds intended to support overseas job placements for personal gain.
Veska Kangogo, Advisor on Strategy and Execution in the Executive Office of the President and former KPLC board member, explained to Radio Generation that maintaining reliable power requires constant monitoring and balancing of multiple energy sources.
Damiba, who took power through a coup in 2022 but was overthrown eight months later by Ibrahim Traoré, was handed over on Saturday, the Togolese justice ministry confirmed.
Issued at Milimani Law Courts on January 20, 2026, the interim conservatory orders bar several respondents from continuing, implementing, or financing the railway, whether directly or through agents, contractors, or associated entities. The court said the measures were necessary to uphold the integrity of its processes and enforce adherence to timelines.
According to Ogamba, ministry field teams have been working with county and sub-county education officers to resolve issues related to school timetables, student placements, and infrastructure challenges linked to the reforms.
Union leaders say their concerns stem from years of neglected salary adjustments and alleged unequal treatment of staff, with some employees waiting over 11 years for a pay review.
Authorities said the Rodalies train derailed on Tuesday evening when it struck a retaining wall that had collapsed onto the tracks between Gelida and Sant Sadurní. The impact caused extensive damage to the train, claiming the life of the driver and injuring numerous passengers on board.
The governor said he intends to formally write to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following an incident earlier on Tuesday, where he claims he was being followed by unknown individuals driving a white vehicle.
Museveni, 81, was declared the winner with 72 percent of the vote, while Wine received 25 percent. The president accused opposition forces of plotting to overturn the results through violent means, labeling them as terrorists.
Wamiti is accused of shooting George Gathu on Sunday, January 18, at around 11 pm. He appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma at Nyeri Law Courts, where prosecutors asked the court to detain him for 21 days.
The President further announced that phase three of Gikomba Market will begin construction after the completion of phase two. Before meeting Gikomba traders, Ruto engaged chairpersons and committee members from other Nairobi markets, including Kangundo Road, Wakulima, Muthurwa, Burma, Kangemi, City Park, Othaya (Woodley Jamuhuri), and Kawangware.