Fri, 02 January 2026

  • 4:03 pm NTSA officers, in a joint operation with traffic police along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, removed number plates from vehicles failing road safety standards, including non-compliance with speed governors, on January 2, 2026.
  • 3:30 pm The government has released KSh 44.2 billion in Term One capitation for public schools nationwide, reaffirming unchanged senior school fees and warning principals against imposing extra levies.
  • 2:52 pm Parents can now apply for Grade 10 learners to join senior secondary schools of their choice after the Ministry of Education opened a placement review window.
  • 2:07 pm Rescue efforts at the collapsed South C building temporarily suspended after an adjacent building showed signs of instability, raising fears of another collapse, National Disaster Management Director William Sifuna said.
  • 1:06 pm Lawmakers have called for an immediate halt to construction in Nairobi following a 16-storey building collapse in South C, trapping at least two people and raising safety concerns.
  • Kenyans lining up for job applications

    Why You May Lose Your Job in 2026 ​​

    The half-life of technical skills has dropped to just 5 years. If you haven't upskilled since 2021, half of what you know is likely outdated.
  • Education CS Ogamba

    Government Releases Capitation Ahead of School Reopening​​

    The Ministry clarified that fees for senior schools remain unchanged, with the government maintaining capitation at Ksh 22,244 per learner annually.
  • Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba (Left) alongside Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok during the release of 2025 KJSEA results.

    Govt Makes Changes to School Placement Ahead of Opening​​

    At the same time, the ministry confirmed that all basic education institutions will reopen for Term One of the 2026 academic year on Monday, January 5.
  • Ruto School Launch

    Major Projects Ruto Launched in 2025​​

    Ruto’s administration is positive that the projects will be one of the key government achievements highlighted in the lead-up to the 2027 General Elections.
  • Quiz Template

    Kenyans.co.ke Weekly Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your News Knowledge​​

    The news can feel overwhelming sometimes. Take this quick quiz to see how well you followed the biggest stories of the week.
  • A collage showing the debris of a 19-storey building under construction that collapsed in Nairobi’s South C estate on January 2, 2026.

    MPs Demand Suspension of Construction Activities in Nairobi After Incident​​

    Babu claimed the structure had been approved for fewer floors, with additional storeys allegedly added unlawfully, and called for a full, independent investigation.
  • Screengrabs of the man carrying the carcasses of his dog and python on his bicycle.

    KWS Breaks Silence After Man Stormed Police Station With Python​​

    The python had attacked the man's dog, leading him to kill the constrictor in self-defense.
  • National Treasury

    Govt Okays Civil Servants Pay Rise ​​

    The changes also include a Salary Market Adjustment (SMA), which consolidates entertainment, domestic servant, and extraneous allowances into a single, streamlined adjustment.
  • A person counting money in Kenyan currency.

    9 Ways to Grow Your Money Fast in 2026​​

    As you make your New Year’s resolutions, consider making investment a priority, as some opportunities allow you to earn money even when you are not actively working.
  • Apartment Water

    Why Nairobi Has Perennial Water Shortages​​

    Nairobi, which has a population of approximately five million people, requires up to 900 million litres of water a day.
  • Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth leader Kasmuel McOure

    Kasmuel Attacks Media Team​​

    Speaking ahead of New Year celebrations, Oburu clarified that ODM had not fully endorsed a working partnership with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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    Why Many Kenyans Delay Treatment​​

    In many families in Kenya, falling sick normally triggers a financial calculation. Consultation fees and laboratory test costs can quickly add up, particularly for low-income families.
  • Senate Speaker Amason Kingi late bodyguard, Cpl. John Lwane Lumumba.

    Speaker's Long Serving Bodyguard Dies on New Year​​

    Lumumba served as part of the National Police Service's protective unit assigned to safeguard one of Kenya's top state officers.
  • south c building

    16-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi ​​

    The Kenya Red Cross said a multi-agency response team was immediately deployed to manage the crisis, conduct search-and-rescue operations, and secure the area.
  • nyakach accident

    Over 10 People Killed in New Year's Day Separate Accidents​​

    Witnesses said the container dislodged from the trailer, killing two people instantly and leaving one other person seriously injured.
  • Chungwa House, Nairobi

    Trans-Nzoia MP Threatens to Leave ODM​​

    The legislator warned that ODM risks becoming a regional outfit confined to Nyanza, similar to Kenya African National Unity's (KANU) national decline.
  • Francis Mwangangi

    Deputy Governor's New Year Message to Ruto​​

    Mwangangi’s remarks come at a critical time as the first cohort of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transitions to Senior School this January.
  • MUSEVENI

    Museveni Explains How Uganda Blocked Kenya-Style Gen Z Protests From Spilling Over​​

    Museveni admitted that Uganda narrowly avoided protests similar to Kenya’s Gen Z-led demonstrations witnessed in 2024 and 2025.
  • Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i during delegation meeting of grassroots leaders from the Kuria community in Migori County at his Nyansiongo residence on December 11, 2025

    Matiang’i’s New Year Plea for 2026​​

    He warned that without strong voter turnout in 2027, Kenya risks another term under the current administration.
  • A gunman in a balaclava

    Police Arrest Main Suspect Behind Fatal 2025 Shootings​​

    Responding to the matter, officers discovered the victim had been shot twice in the head at close range, prompting an immediate investigation.