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KUCCPS Opens Select College Applications for March 2026 Intake

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:48 pm by Frankline Oduor

Students interested in applying have been directed to log in to the KUCCPS Students’ Portal to view detailed programme…

Kenya Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 11:31 am by Frankline Oduor
BBC Videographer Behind Blood Parliament Documentary Dies

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 2:15 pm by Rene Otinga

Wed, 07 January 2026

1:17 pm A Kahawa Law Court granted Ksh 500,000 bond or Ksh 50,000 cash bail to government officials charged over alleged unlawful issuance of national IDs, as DCI widens identity-fraud probe nationwide.
12:41 pm Alcohol traders have sued the Ministry of Health and county governments over a ban on online and home deliveries, arguing the Cabinet Secretary illegally usurped counties’ powers to regulate alcohol sales.
12:18 pm Two lionesses have escaped from the Nairobi National Park and have been spotted around the Sholinke Shopping Center, just 9 kilometres from the Ongata Rongai CBD; KWS has dispatched teams to capture the animals.
11:58 am ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has met with embattled Secretary General Edwin Sifuna amid growing internal tensions within the party.
11:11 am KRA has introduced a new USSD service, *222#, that allows taxpayers to access key services using basic mobile phones, without the need to visit KRA offices or online platforms, Kenyans.co.ke has learnt.

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Pesacrash: Where Winning Is Easy, Options Are Endless, and Every Tap Pays

Pesacrash lets you earn up to Ksh50,000 for every referral; simply share your code, get someone to sign up, and you start collecting rewards.

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 2:17 pm by Maxwell Amunga

How Traders Lost Millions in Luthuli Building Fire

At the time of the publication of this story, Nairobi County Government is yet to issue any public statement on the incident.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 2:15 pm by Rene Otinga

BBC Videographer Behind Blood Parliament Documentary Dies

The film-maker has been hailed as one a difference maker who was one of the brains behind the most impactful documentaries of 2025.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:59 pm by Antony Waweru

Probe as Three Killed in Family Land Dispute

According to eyewitnesses, the tragedy unfolded in the morning when a disagreement over a one-acre piece of land escalated into violence at the homestead of the Rogoi family.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:48 pm by Frankline Oduor

KUCCPS Opens Select College Applications for March 2026 Intake

Students interested in applying have been directed to log in to the KUCCPS Students’ Portal to view detailed programme requirements and submit their applications online.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:31 pm by Timothy Cerullo

Court Issues Way Forward on Defamation Case Against Seth Panyako & Obinna TV

The court case stems from comments made by Seth Panyako during an interview held in November last year on Oga Obinna's show.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:20 pm by Hassan Lewa

DCI Arrests Five Govt Officials Over Corruption

The DCI recovered three driving licences, each bearing different licence numbers, Ugandan ID cards, a Democratic Republic of Congo voter's card, and several other incriminating items.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 1:17 pm by Reginald Mosagwe

Public Health Officers Demand Regulation or Ban on Diapers

A simple parenting convenience has sparked a growing public health debate, with calls for urgent action to ensure the conservation of Kenya's aesthetics and disease prevention.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 12:45 pm by Ken Muthomi

Four Counties to Experience Two-Day Water Disruptions

Residents have been assured that the disruption will allow repair works to be carried out on one of the major pipelines supplying water in the counties.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 12:38 pm by Joseph Ogungo

Trump Hits Ugandans and Burundians With New Visa Rules

The changes will require nationals of the two East African countries to pay up to Ksh1.9 million to gain entry to the United States.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 12:30 pm by Maxwell Amunga

Hope Returns as Kenya’s Economy Records Economic Growth

Yet, Kenya's debt burden looms large at Ksh11.6 trillion, with President Ruto's administration betting on the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to generate capital to finance development.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 12:10 pm by Ken Muthomi

Two Lionesses Escape Nairobi National Park, Spotted Near Ongata Rongai

Residents of areas around Ong'ata Rongai have been directed to reduce movement, and contact KWS in case they spot the two lionesses.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 11:34 am by Timothy Cerullo

Edwin Sifuna Breaks Silence as Cracks Widen in ODM

Sifuna's comments follow a series of heated political exchanges characterised by accusations and counteraccusations within the ODM party, which has caused division among members.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 11:31 am by Frankline Oduor

Kenya Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies

The report indicates that the mixed performance of the shilling comes amid moderate inflation, which rose slightly to 4.42 per cent in Q3 2025 from 4.08 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2024.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 11:24 am by Frankline Oduor

Oburu Meets Sifuna Amid ODM Wrangles

Sifuna has been under pressure to resign from his post amid the tough stance that he has maintained against the broad-based government.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 11:08 am by Ken Muthomi

KRA Introduces New USSD Code for Tax Services

The new system will enable taxpayers to access KRA services easily without the need to visit its offices, especially during the tax filing season that is expected to commence in a few months.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 10:41 am by Joseph Ogungo

County Announces Full Scholarship For Grade 10 Students

Through this initiative, the county hopes to promote 100 per cent transition to the junior secondary for all children in the county.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 10:29 am by Timothy Cerullo

KDF Announces Deployment of Troops to Multinational Operation

KDF has always deployed its troops to UN-peacekeeping missions across Africa and the globe, with the recent deployment being a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 10:18 am by Frankline Oduor

Babu Owino Addresses Stepping Out of Nairobi Governor Race

Sakaja appears to enjoy the backing of the broad-based government, which includes Babu's own party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 9:08 am by Joseph Ogungo

Govt Clarifies Mass Hiring This Month

Among positions that were up for grabs were those of public relations officers and environmental health and safety coordinators, among other positions.
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 - 9:02 am by Antony Waweru

Hope for Jobs as Indian Companies Eye Kenya for Factory Relocation

Unemployment in the country has been a big challenge over the last decade, with the government eyeing manufacturing as an avenue for job creation.

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