Wed, 14 January 2026

• 3:45 pm The Kenyan passport has risen five places to 68th in the latest Henley Passport Index, regaining ground after falling to 73rd in October 2025 and giving holders greater visa-free access.
• 2:57 pm Traffic was disrupted on Thika Super Highway after residents of Witeithie blocked the road in protests over kidnappings.
• 2:25 pm Pressure is mounting on National Assembly Minority Leader and MP Junet Mohamed to resign after affiliate parties within the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition accused him of making remarks that undermine former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
• 1:59 pm Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi says the demolition of businesses linked to him near Nyayo Stadium was politically motivated and aimed at pushing him out of the 2027 governor race.
• 12:40 pm The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, putting the Somali population at risk of losing legal status from March 17.