Education and Career
Why most Kenyan parents are still hesitant about online schooling- study
Findings from a study by Koa Academy reveal that about 80 per cent of parents know that online schooling programmes are available.
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Oketch Salah: I have not used party money, I remain in ODM
In a message addressed to ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, Salah said his involvement has always been driven by a desire to strengthen the party and widen its reach. He maintained that his actions were meant to support, not undermine, ODM and its leadership.
Education and Career
Education Ministry gazettes new senior school fees, bars extra charges
Under the new fees breakdown for boarding schools, parents will pay Sh25,385 for boarding equipment and stores, Sh12,900 for other vote heads, Sh250 for activity fees, and Sh2,000 for maintenance and improvement. Tuition will be fully funded by the government.
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Senate committee flags weak asset management in Elgeyo Marakwet County
According to the Auditor-General, the county’s records are unclear on which biological assets are still under county control and which have been handed out.
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Over 1.2 million Kenyans get January inua jamii cash transfers
The Ministry of Labour, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, confirmed that 1,213,214 beneficiaries are set to receive Sh2,000 each for the January cycle, with disbursements starting on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
Global Affairs
Uganda cracks down on decorative use of currency
The Bank of Uganda reiterated its role in preserving the value and functionality of the national currency, emphasizing that proper handling ensures the financial system remains efficient and that the public continues to rely on cash safely.
Education and Career
Grade 10 learning stalls as textbook deliveries drag on
KICD Chief Executive Officer Prof Charles Ong’ondo said the delay had nothing to do with the institute’s evaluation process, noting that publishers had completed manuscripts early but could not move to distribution without payment.
Global Affairs
Crown Princess of Norway apologises for Epstein ties amid family trials
King Harald V and Queen Sonja, both 88, have remained silent on the matter. Crown Prince Haakon, however, noted after meeting Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Friday that the crown princess wanted to speak,
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Interior Ministry responds to complaints over passport costs on eCitizen
The ministry said it has received complaints from applicants who are unable to select the A and B Series booklets when applying online.
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President Ruto makes fresh appointments to key State Agencies
Among the top appointments, Maj. Gen. Alphazrd Muthuri Kiugu has been named Chairperson of the Anti-Doping Agency for a three-year term, replacing the official appointed in 2024.
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Nairobi’s Uhuru Highway set for week-long nightly closures
The shutdown will take place from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am between February 6 and 13, affecting the corridor from the University of Nairobi Roundabout to Westlands Roundabout.
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ODM distances itself from Oketch Salah, warns against unsanctioned actions
In a statement issued by ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga, the party said it was necessary to make its stance clear following public attention around activities linked to Salah that had been wrongly associated with ODM.
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Coast leaders outline terms to Ruto ahead of 2027 race
President Ruto met Coast leaders at State House, Mombasa, on Thursday evening, where he said his administration was committed to unlocking the region’s economic potential.
Business
NSSF credits members with 17 per cent interest after strong growth
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi lauded the Fund for using workers’ savings to strengthen retirement outcomes while supporting sectors such as housing and infrastructure through commercially guided investments.
Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 commence with grand multi-city spectacle
American singer Mariah Carey added a global touch, performing Volare in a sparkling white ensemble that captured the crowd’s imagination.
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High Court dismisses NGAAF CEO case, authorizes EACC action
The decision restores the agency’s authority to arrest, detain, and prosecute him under the law.
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Six arrested in Vipingo linked to Mtwapa robbery
Investigators also found a cash bail receipt tied to a separate attempted robbery with violence case. One suspect reportedly has an active arrest warrant in that case.
Global Affairs
Trump issues executive order threatening tariffs on nations trading with Iran
Although Trump has not commented directly on the order, he reiterated his stance on Iran’s nuclear program while speaking from Air Force One, saying the country must have "no nuclear weapons".
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Mercy Wambua resigns as head of Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice
With Wambua stepping down, the Commission has begun the process of finding a new CEO and Commission Secretary, following the Constitution, the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, and public service regulations.
Global Affairs
Deadly explosion at Islamabad mosque leaves 31 dead
Authorities said a suicide bomber approached the mosque gates and detonated explosives, while witnesses described hearing gunfire immediately before the blast.
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Ruto to Opposition: Stop anger, start offering solutions
Ruto reiterated that his administration remains focused on implementing its development agenda and urged Kenyans to judge leaders by their tangible programmes rather than slogans.
Business
Uganda bankers urge blended finance to deliver 10X growth by 2040
Uganda Bankers Association says the country’s plan to grow GDP tenfold by 2040 hinges on blended finance and broad partnerships across agro-industrialisation, tourism, minerals, and science and technology.
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ICJ Kenya calls for criminal action over Nandi Hills police assault
ICJ Kenya has condemned CCTV-recorded police assaults in a Nandi Hills pool hall and urged IPOA and the ODPP to launch swift criminal investigations and prosecutions beyond internal disciplinary action.
Business
Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba road to become four-lane expressway
The new routes will complement the Sh170 billion Rironi-Mau Summit dual highway, providing an additional corridor to ease traffic congestion along the Northern Corridor.
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Kwale farmer sentenced to life for incest against niece
According to court records, the offence occurred on the morning of August 22, 2024, at Mirizani Village, Mwaluphamba location, Shimba Hills sub-county, Kwale County.
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Senator Oginga moves to calm ODM tensions after Sifuna questions party organs
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has clarified party policy after Edwin Sifuna’s Citizen TV remarks, affirming the legitimacy of ODM organs and stressing unity, discipline and structured coalition planning.
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Karua questions IEBC over Acting CEO appointment
Karua cast doubt on the integrity of the process, saying the decision to appoint an acting CEO from outside the existing deputy structure was difficult to justify, given the temporary nature of the role.
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Irũngũ Houghton to leave Amnesty Kenya after eight years
Under Houghton, Amnesty Kenya established 165 Circles of Conscience in 35 counties, creating a robust grassroots network that has strengthened human rights advocacy at the local level.
Health and Wellness
MCK issues advisory on use of nutrition experts in media
The Council noted that nutrition and dietetics are regulated health professions and warned that incorrect information in this area can place the public at risk.
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Nairobi's Dishi na County policy anchored in law to feed 316,000 pupils daily
Nairobi County has approved a School Feeding Policy, legally securing daily Dishi na County meals for 316,000 learners and planning expansion to more schools in informal settlements.