Global Affairs
UK revokes accreditation of Russian diplomat after expulsion of British envoy
No details were immediately provided on the identity of the Russian diplomat whose accreditation was revoked.
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Health and Wellness
Tedros urges states to boost WHO funding to protect health security
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that chronic underfunding and earmarked aid threaten global health progress, even as the agency reports 2025 gains against polio, HIV, cervical cancer and other diseases.
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Gov't probes alleged burial of street families at Lang’ata Cemetery
The developments come amid growing public concern over the treatment and welfare of vulnerable populations in the capital, particularly street families.
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Sugar workers call off nationwide strike after government, union reach deal
The Government committed to release Sh1 billion within the next two weeks to ease the workers’ immediate financial hardship, with the balance of the arrears to be settled through the Supplementary Budget and subsequent budgetary allocations, subject to parliamentary approval.
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Infotrak poll: Kenyans divided on Nyota Fund rules but back fraud checks
Despite this division, confidence in the programme’s integrity is relatively strong, with 57 per cent saying in-person validation is effective in preventing fraud without creating unnecessary barriers.
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School heads body says no formal complaints lodged over Grade 10 placement
KECSHA reaffirmed its support for the ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in implementing education reforms.
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Uber exits Tanzania after nearly a decade, cites regulatory challenges
Uber has ended its Tanzania operations after nearly a decade, citing a difficult regulatory environment and competition, affecting over 1,500 drivers and reducing ride-hailing options in Dar es Salaam.
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Infotrak: Kenyans welcome Nyota Fund but question fairness, impact
An Infotrak poll of 800 Kenyans finds high awareness of the Nyota Fund but mixed views on eligibility fairness, transparency and the Sh50,000 grant’s impact across regions and income groups.
Entertainment
Tyla wins second Grammy for Best African Music Performance
South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, taking Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start in Los Angeles, underscoring her rise and the growing global impact of African music.
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Court allows withdrawal of hate speech case against MP Salasya
In a ruling delivered by Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai, the court held that evidence presented showed Salasya had met all the requirements under an out-of-court agreement, including issuing a public apology and actively participating in peace initiatives.
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Judiciary calls for papers on mediation’s role
The call signals a continued push by the Judiciary to promote alternative dispute resolution as a complement to formal litigation.
Entertainment
Kehlani wins her first Grammy, uses platform to slam ICE
The singer won best R&B performance, followed by best R&B song, for her top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Folded” during the Grammy Premiere ceremony.
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Motorists Association of Kenya joins matatu strike amid rising boda boda attacks
Matatu operators and the Motorists Association of Kenya have launched a nationwide strike from February 2 over rising mob attacks on vehicles, disrupting transport in Nairobi and beyond and pressuring the state to act.
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Owalo’s 2027 agenda: Lower taxes, zero deficit and digital reforms
Owalo said the Kenyan tax regime is not enabling the business community, describing it as punitive to individual taxpayers.
Entertainment
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah after 2026 Grammys Epstein joke
Trump wrote, “Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C.
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Lawyer questions use of $180m World Bank grant in Kenya
Lawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has questioned how a reported $180m World Bank grant for Kenya’s Grade 10 transition was used, citing stranded learners and lack of visible classrooms or uniforms.
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Moses Kuria to run for Gatundu South MP on UDA ticket in 2027
Kuria unveiled his candidature through a colourful campaign poster shared on his X account, adopting the slogan “Niamba Ya Ruriri”, signaling a return to elective politics in his home county of Kiambu.
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Ex-KQ manager warns poor cargo, scheduling cost airline billions
Former Kenya Airways manager Dan Okwiri says poor fleet use, weak cargo strategy and inefficient scheduling are costing KQ billions, urging government-set KPIs and structural reforms to unlock revenue.
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President Ruto commits Sh200bn to 123,000 Nairobi homes and 17 new markets
President William Ruto says Kenya will invest Sh200bn in 123,000 affordable homes and 17 modern markets in Nairobi, linking the plan to youth jobs, cleaner markets and wider urban renewal.
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Kinuthia warns 2027 poll is ‘Ruto vs Kenyans’ amid trust, economy fears
Lawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia says the 2027 race will pit President William Ruto against Kenyans, citing police violence, low turnout, economic pain and unanswered questions over World Bank education funds.
Global Affairs
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail - Reports
Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8, 2026, in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities.
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Explainer: Understanding heat waves in Kenya
According to Kenya Met, a heat wave is defined as a period of three or more consecutive days of extremely high daytime temperatures that exceed locally determined thresholds and are linked to increased health risks.
Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar becomes most-awarded rapper in Grammys, surpassing Jay-Z
Lamar can still raise that count, with categories like Song of the Year, Record of the year and Album of the Year yet to be announced.
Global Affairs
Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Preliminary information also found seven others were injured by the strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region, regional military administration chief Oleksandr Ganzha wrote on Telegram.
Health and Wellness
Nairobi doctors end 45-day strike following court order
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi branch says all doctors under the county government have been instructed to report back to work at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 2.
Global Affairs
Boy and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
Texas Representative Joaquin Castro, a Democrat, announced on Sunday that Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, were released from Dilley detention centre in Texas and had travelled back to the city.
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Suspect arrested over murder of Form Four girl in Trans Nzoia
Mike Wabwire Semera was apprehended over the brutal murder of 17-year-old Rael Cheptoek Kaboi, a Form Four student at Nai Girls Secondary School.
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Conflicting notices spark confusion over Monday’s planned matatu strike
MOA on Sunday dismissed reports that the planned industrial action had been called off, insisting that the strike remains in force, reinforcing an earlier stance.
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NACADA cracks down on fake alcohol, drugs in Murang’a and Taita Taveta
The enforcement effort intensified on Saturday with a raid on a major distributor in Murarandia Market Centre, where authorities seized 216 crates and four cartons of spirits suspected to carry counterfeit Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps.
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Ruto to security agencies: Churches must remain places of peace
Ruto said the government would not tolerate actions that compromise the safety and tranquillity of worshippers, adding that security agencies had a duty to act decisively to prevent disorder.