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School Reopening Dates & Academic Calendar for 2026

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 - 11:50 am by Ken Muthomi

2026 will be particularly unique since the pioneer cohort of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) is expected to…

Popular Radio Presenter Involved in a Car Accident

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 - 11:30 am by Maxwell Amunga
Pharmacy and Poisons Board Names Fake Cancer Pills In The Market

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 - 10:11 am by Maxwell Amunga

Thu, 01 January 2026

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.
10:08 am ODM leader Oburu Odinga has stated that he automatically qualifies to be the ODM's presidential candidate, if the party decides to go solo in 2027 general elections.

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Betika Rewrites Jackpot Rules: Ksh50 Million Must Be Won Every Eight Weeks

Under the new changes, if no one correctly predicts all matches within that period, the jackpot must be awarded in week eight to whoever gets closest.

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 8:20 pm by Ken Muthomi

Ruto Seals Ksh200 Billion Deal with U.S. for SHA, Health Reforms

Under the new partnership, Donald Trump's administration will commit $1.6 billion (Ksh207 billion) to Kenya over the next five years.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 7:36 pm by Ken Muthomi

MPs Uncover Ksh1 Billion Unsupported Expenditure at Govt Company

The members of parliament specifically grilled the company's management on Ksh1 billion of unsupported expenditure under a govt subsidy program.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 6:02 pm by Rene Otinga

U.S. Threatens to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Tanzania

Tanzania has been under intense scrutiny from the international community since its October election with U.S. now issuing warning regarding state of their relationship.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 5:26 pm by Rene Otinga

Only 2 out of 10 Kenyans are Financially Comfortable - Report

The findings followed an evaluation of households across three key dimensions, including the ability to manage daily needs, coping with financial shocks and investing.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 5:21 pm by Timothy Cerullo

Three Shot Dead in Relocation Chaos Over Kakamega's Ksh683 Billion Gold

According to a police report, most of the victims were goons reportedly hired by an influential individual to disrupt the public participation exercise.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 4:44 pm by Ken Muthomi

Why the Country Will Be Hotter for the Next Three Months - Kenya Met

The weatherman also encouraged people to save water and monitor water storage facilities, to ensure they are prepared for a probable shortage.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 4:36 pm by Frankline Oduor

Govt Makes Changes to Senior Police Leadership

The changes have also seen former Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei moved to Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons as director.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 4:33 pm by Timothy Cerullo

UDA Suffers Setback as Wa Muthende's Mbeere North Win Challenged

Wa Muthende received 15,802 votes, against the Democratic Party's Newton Kariuki, popularly known as Karish, who garnered 15,308 in the mini-polls.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 4:03 pm by Frankline Oduor

Court Deals Yet Another Blow to Ruto's Presidential Proclamation

The appointments were gazetted in August with the President directing the team be led by his advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 4:03 pm by Reginald Mosagwe

Activists in Nandi County Expose Hidden Surge in Male GBV Cases

The activists noted that although GBV against men is increasing, most cases remain hidden because the local cultural environment discourages men from speaking out.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 3:54 pm by Timothy Cerullo

Khalwale Breaks Silence Days After Ouster as Majority Whip

He also criticised Ruto for allegedly undermining the Western region, and expressed his disbelief at being constantly reprimanded by the president for speaking his mind.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 3:07 pm by Joseph Ogungo

MCK Condemns Gachagua's Attack on Stephen Letoo

MCK noted that such attacks are concerning as the country nears the 2027 general elections, a period where media security is crucial.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 2:50 pm by Margaret Mwihaki

Court Holds Foreign Suspects in Kenya's Biggest Narcotic Case

The suspects faced charges under Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 1994, for trafficking synthetic narcotics.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 2:41 pm by Viona Wanjiru

Gates Foundation Issues Warning on Rising Child Deaths

In 2024, 4.6 million children under five died worldwide, and the report projects this number will increase by more than 200,000 in 2025, reaching around 4.8 million.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 2:09 pm by Timothy Cerullo

How to Check Your Child's KJSEA School Selection

The exams done between October 27 and November 3 are expected to serve as a test of a student's preparedness to transition into senior secondary schools.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 2:05 pm by Ken Muthomi

UDA Announces Fresh Grassroots Elections in 20 Counties

Aspirants interested in party positions in these areas have been encouraged to register through the party's portal this month, ahead of the hotly contested nominations.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 1:28 pm by Antony Waweru

KMTC Students to Get HELB Financial Support, Kindiki Pledges

The DP promised to ensure that KMTC students get financial support from the government through the Higher Education Loans Board.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 1:21 pm by Hassan Lewa

Gachagua Rewards By-Election Losers

Gachagua has rewarded the candidates for what he termed, ''representing the party ideals with courage during the by-elections''.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 1:09 pm by Ken Muthomi

Wetang'ula, Nordin Haji Among Advocates Recommended for Senior Council Rank

The names of the advocates will be submitted to Chief Justice Martha Koome, who will then forward them to President William Ruto for official conferment.
Two Tanzanian activists on Thursday, December 4, 2025, claimed that social media giant Meta has restricted or entirely banned their accounts, accusing the company of aiding the government’s crackdown on dissent following a violent election.

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 - 1:04 pm by Kenyans.co.ke Writer

Meta Bans Tanzania Activists Accounts, Government Allegedly Liable

The activists claim the bans came after pressure from the Tanzanian government.

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