Tue, 13 January 2026

• 5:11 pm A section of youth in Turkana County has raised alarm after failing to access the government's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support fund despite successful registration. 
• 4:13 pm The Uganda Communications Commission has ordered a “temporary” internet shutdown effective January 13, 2026, a day before the general elections on January 15.
• 3:04 pm The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has accused the judiciary of impunity over recent court orders barring public institutions from hiring private lawyers, with its president Faith Odhiambo vowing to confront judges.
• 2:35 pm Youths have raised alarm over delayed NYOTA Fund stipends after registering in Eldoret, accusing cartels of interfering with the MSME system, even as President William Ruto rolled out Phase Two of the programme targeting beneficiaries across 27 counties.
• 2:05 pm National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued update on the MP who is receiving specialised treatment in India, following months away from parliamentary duties.