Wed, 14 January 2026

  • Gilgil accident

    Several Feared Dead in Morning Crash on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway ​​

    The crash involved a Great Rift 14-seater matatu and a trailer, reportedly caused by brake failure on the truck.
  • A gathering of County government workers

    Kenyan Workers Issue Fresh Salary Demands to Employers​​

    Under the current wage framework, general workers in major cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret earn a minimum of about Ksh 16,113 per month.
  • Busia Senator Okiya Okoiti Omtatah

    Omtatah Drags IMF to Court Over Secret Sell-Off Plan​​

    The petition raises concerns over KSh97 billion in unaccounted retained earnings and depreciation funds at KPC.
  • Konza crash

    Several People Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash Along Mombasa Road​​

    Several other passengers sustained serious injuries, with some victims reportedly trapped inside the wreckage while others were left lying on the ground awaiting rescue.
  • 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 If you haven't upskilled since 2021, half of what you know is likely outdated.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.