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Uganda's army chief bans Bobi Wine from all future elections
Muhoozi said anyone declaring Bobi Wine as their political leader should be “annulled,” asserting his authority as Commander-in-Chief of the state.
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Education and Career
MP Ndindi Nyoro pushes for national fund to make secondary education free for all
Nyoro estimated that about Sh30 billion would be needed each year to make secondary education completely free, noting that careful management of existing funds could cover the cost.
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France intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship had been "subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag."
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High Court confirms WhatsApp and SMS can form legal contracts
The court ruled that even informal online exchanges can create enforceable agreements if the core elements of a contract are present.
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Zelensky says land issue blocks peace as Ukraine prepares UAE talks
Zelensky also revealed that he and Trump had agreed on potential US security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a deal, which would require approval from both the US Congress and Ukraine’s parliament. He stressed that, while the UK- and France-led "Coalition of the Willing" would monitor the agreement, US involvement remained critical.
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Sh13 billion funding gap threatens IEBC’s 2027 election preparations
Documents presented by IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan to the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) show that the shortfall could affect payment of election officials, which alone requires Sh7.63 billion.
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Guinea-Bissau military announces December polls amid regional scrutiny
The move comes after weeks of pressure from Ecowas, the West African regional body, which has urged the junta to speed up the return to civilian rule. Since the November coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the military’s proposed one-year transition period was rejected by the bloc, which suspended Guinea-Bissau from its decision-making bodies and threatened further sanctions.
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Gachagua urges legal push for audit of Northern Kenya funds since 2013
During an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
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New Gaza vision includes housing, industry, and security zones
Visuals shared at the event depicted sprawling skyscrapers along the coast, new residential zones in Rafah, and a phased approach to developing industrial, agricultural, and recreational areas for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents.
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Kenya repatriates 28 citizens from Russia after irregular military enlistment
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said those repatriated were victims of deceitful networks that exploit Kenyans, despite Nairobi’s clear position against involvement in the war.
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Isaack Hassan, Katwa Kigen among 15 nominated for appointment as Court of Appeal judges
The JSC said this expansion is expected to enhance the court’s capacity to deal with the existing backlog of cases and improve access to justice through the timely hearing and determination of appeals.
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Gov't flags off nationwide distribution of Grade 10 textbooks
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Education has procured a total of 11,867,325 textbooks for Grade 10, reinforcing the government’s policy of providing core learning materials at a ratio of one book per learner.
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Dispute over unionisable grades delays aviation workers' negotiations, KCAA says
KCAA said it will continue to work with KAWU and other stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in Kenya’s airspace.
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"My home is still under siege," Bobi Wine says as NUP deputies go missing
The allegations come amid heightened political tensions in Uganda, where opposition figures have repeatedly accused security agencies of arbitrary arrests, abductions and intimidation, particularly during periods of increased political mobilisation.
Business
Zenith Bank to Paramount Bank after approval
Kenya’s competition regulator has approved Zenith Bank’s acquisition of Paramount Bank, allowing the Nigerian lender to enter the market while requiring all 78 employees be retained for at least 12 months.
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Mombasa set for largest LPG terminal as Taifa Gas nears completion
The Sh16 billion project by Taifa Gas Investments SEZ Limited is now about 80 percent complete and is expected to be ready by March this year.
Education and Career
State to Principals: Admit all Grade 10 learners unconditionally
In the directive, learners without senior fees or school uniforms have been allowed to report in their junior school uniforms as temporary arrangements are made.
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UDA opens 2027 aspirants’ registration portal
In a notice dated January 22 and issued by the party’s National Elections Board (NEB), UDA invited qualified and interested members to register as participants in the UDA Aspirants’ Forum, a body mandated to guide the party’s nomination process ahead of the next general election.
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How Finance Bill 2026 tax changes affect Kenya’s farm exporters
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the proposed measures are intended to ease cash-flow pressures, unlock reinvestment, and address long-standing concerns by exporters over delayed VAT refunds and high levies that have constrained growth.
Business
Kariuki Ngari to retire as StanChart Kenya CEO
Standard Chartered will retire Kenya CEO Kariuki Ngari in April 2026 and appoint Birju Sanghrajka as his successor, while separating Africa-wide leadership from country operations to sharpen execution.
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UK-Kenya business forum 2026 drives economic partnership forward
The renewed Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership, formalised in July 2025, aims to double trade by 2030, a goal the forum intends to accelerate.
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Four counties faulted over slow transition to accrual accounting
Speaking to the Senate County Public Accounts Committee in Mombasa, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu singled out Tana River, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia counties for failing to form the Transition to Accrual Accounting Committees. She said the omissions have created significant hurdles for these counties in following the official transition guidelines.
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Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ to institutionalize conflict resolution
Trump said the board brings together “the top leaders in the world” at a time when global stability, in his view, has markedly improved under his second administration.
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Jubilee turns to experience as Kioni, Ole Kenta take new roles in party rebuild
Party officials said the changes are part of a broader effort to streamline leadership, draw from seasoned political hands, and close a chapter marked by protracted internal wrangles and legal battles.
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Counties face cash crunch as Sh68 billion in revenue delays bite
The shortfall includes Sh33.2 billion owed for December and Sh35.27 billion for January, following a late November allocation released only last month.
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Landslide devastates New Zealand campsite, leaving children missing
A landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on New Zealand’s North Island has left severe destruction and children missing, amid deadly storms, flooding and power outages across multiple regions.
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Urban planner: Kenya must rethink transport beyond roads and matatus
Urban planner Patrick Silili Adolwa says Kenya’s transport crisis stems from weak policy, coordination and mindset, not infrastructure, warning Nairobi risks losing global competitiveness and AFCON readiness.
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Kenya to expand Coast Guard with 200 new officers amid anti-drug drive
CS Murkomen said the move aims to curb the rising use of Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana by traffickers moving drugs and illegal alcohol across borders.
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Turkana Assembly opens doors for refugee civic engagement
The revision aligns with Kenya’s broader refugee inclusion agenda under the 2021 Refugees Act, which promotes participation, integration, and access to services.
Education and Career
Ruto: No child should miss school over fees or uniform costs
The President said the government has taken concrete steps to ensure universal access to education, including employing 100,000 teachers, increasing the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, and building 23,000 new classrooms over the past three years.