Wed, 14 January 2026

• 5:54 pm United States Congress has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), for Kenyan exporters, a move that will allow Kenyan goods to continue entering the US market duty-free.
• 4:21 pm Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga has challenged the government to exempt assistive devices for people living with disabilities from taxation, arguing that levies on essential aids unfairly burden an already vulnerable population.
• 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.