Thu, 01 January 2026

• 1:32 pm Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has ruled out working with the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying opposition leaders cannot implement policies they never pledged to their voters.
• 12:49 pm Maize and sukuma wiki prices are set to rise as 2026 begins, with KNBS reporting annual inflation at 4.5%, reflecting higher costs of everyday goods and household staples.
• 12:01 pm Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i urged Kenyans to register early for 2027 elections, calling on IEBC to prioritise mass voter registration ahead of the polls.
• 11:18 am Popular radio host Nick Odhiambo involved in a car accident on New Year, but escaped unharmed, attributing the crash to driving while fatigued.
• 10:51 am Social Health Authority (SHA) to contract overseas healthcare providers, to enable Kenyans to access specialized medical treatment abroad and address gaps in advanced healthcare services unavailable locally.