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Fri, 16 January 2026

  • 9:30 am At least two people were killed, and three others were left injured after armed individuals reportedly attacked a lorry that was ferrying livestock from Samburu to Isiolo County on Thursday evening, according to Governor Abdi Guyo.
  • 8:43 am The Ministry of Health warns Kenyans to get mandatory medical checkups before joining prolonged tree-hugging challenges, citing rising cases of collapse and hospitalisation.
  • 8:21 am Blogger and ex-Bunge la Mwananchi president was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to extort the KWS Director General using threatening lawsuits and adverse publicity claims.
  • 7:54 am KeNHA has announced major traffic disruptions as road expansion and beautification works begin on the 27km JKIA-James Gichuru-Westlands highway corridor.
  • 7:10 am Family in Kawangware seeks justice after Amos Isoka dies from complications allegedly linked to a botched tooth extraction at an unlicensed clinic.
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  • Rescue missions on the collapsed South C building undergoing on Sunday, January 4, 2025.
    by Maxwell Amunga

    One Body Retrieved From Collapsed Building​​

    Authorities have raised concerns about a nearby building potentially collapsing due to structural movements caused by the incident.
  • Gachagua rally
    by Frankline Oduor

    Gachagua Reveals How Ruto Benefited From Stolen Minnesota Funds​​

    The remarks come amid intensified investigations by U.S. federal authorities into large-scale fraud schemes linked to money laundering from Minnesota to several countries, including Kenya.
  • President William Ruto during a church service in Chesombur, West Pokot on Sunday, January 4, 2025.
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Ruto's New Strategy to Disarm West Pokot​​

    The government's "Operation Rudisha Bunduki" has recorded some success, with over 600 illegal firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition surrendered in late 2025.
  • A sample of title deeds at a real estate firm
    by Frankline Oduor

    How to Safeguard Your Title Deed From Fraud and Landgrabbers​​

    In addition to your physical certificate, create digital copies of the title deed and store them securely on encrypted cloud storage. This ensures you have a backup record if the original is lost, damaged, or stolen.
  • Mukutani Forest, Baringo County
    by Maxwell Amunga

    KFS Demolishes Home Built Inside Forest​​

    The government allocated Ksh 162 million in December 2024 to fence off forest land nationwide due to unclear boundaries fueling encroachments.

  • Ogamba Education CS
    by Frankline Oduor

    Govt Addresses Release of KCSE Exam Results​​

    The KCSE examinations were administered in 10,771 examination centres nationwide, with 996,078 candidates sitting for the exams.
  • Lamu Woman Rep. Muthoni Marubu during the burial service of of Alice Wangari Gakuya on Saturday, December 3, 2025.
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Leaders Respond After 'Barbaric' Heckling of Lamu Leader​​

    The association warned that public gatherings including funerals must never become arenas for political aggression.
  • Babu Alai
    by Frankline Oduor

    Babu Owino Breaks Silence on Alai Gun Drama​​

    According to Babu, Alai accused him of orchestrating social media attacks against his wife, an allegation he vehemently denied.
  • CS Wamalwa
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Wamalwa Denies Secret Deal with State House​​

    A fake letter circulated on social media claiming Wamalwa had been expelled from his own party, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya allegedly installed as his replacement.
  • ruto
    by Frankline Oduor

    Ruto Proposes New Law With a Hang Penalty for Offenders ​​

    The Head of State defended his tough stance, adding that he was ready to face any consequences arising from the push for stricter laws.
  • Kuria Gachagua
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Moses Kuria Issues Public Dare to Gachagua Ahead of Sunday Church Service​​

    Gachagua, on his part, has labeled Kuria a "project" of the presidency aimed at dividing Mt. Kenya's political unity.
  • Uhuru/Junet
    by Frankline Oduor

    Junet Accuses Uhuru Kenyatta Of Hidden Election Plots​​

    According to Junet, the agents’ operations were run from a highly restricted office in Westlands, an arrangement he said was so secretive that even Raila could not freely access it during the campaign.
  • Ministry of Health's Afya House Building in Nairobi, Kenya.
    by Frankline Oduor

    Govt Begins Probe Into Nakuru Prophetic Healings​​

    The council said that the investigation may lead to legal action against practitioners who endanger lives or violate health regulations, especially those who appeared at the Nakuru healing.
  • dcp party
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Former LSK President Hints At Joining Gachagua's Party​​

    He unsuccessfully contested for the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2022 general elections.
  • Kenya Revenue Authority building at Times Towers
    by Frankline Oduor

    KRA Issues 30-Day Notice to Traders in Nairobi and Mombasa ​​

    The taxman said that such auctions are intended to reduce congestion at port facilities, release overstayed goods, and recover revenue from unclaimed imports.
  • Naekana accident
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Victims Recount Moments Before Deadly Crash​​

    National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) revealed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident as survivors continue to receive treatment.

  • Cabinet
    by Frankline Oduor

    Ruto's CS Calls for Disciplinary Action on Sifuna​​

    The remarks come amid recent criticism by Sifuna, who has alleged attempts to align or sell out the party to President William Ruto’s political camp.
  • UDA Mbeere North Candidate, Leonard Wamuthende casting his vote at Siakago Social Hall, November 27, 2025.
    by Frankline Oduor

    CJ Martha Koome Issues New Orders on the Mbeere North Election Petition​​

    President William Ruto's UDA party suffered a setback after two voters filed a petition contesting the victory of UDA candidate Leo Wa Muthende in the Mbeere North by-election.
  • Elephant Craig in Amboseli National Park
    by Maxwell Amunga

    KWS Mourns Death of A Famous Elephant​​

    Elephants in the wild typically live 60-70 years, significantly longer than their captive counterparts who often survive only 40 years or less.
  • Snippets of the raging fire in Mutindwa Market, Umoja, on Saturday, January 3, 2025
    by Maxwell Amunga

    Fire Razes Down Market In Nairobi​​

    The extent of damage and any potential casualties have not yet been confirmed.
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