News Tracker

Thu, 15 January 2026

6:58 pm KeNHA has announced temporary closure of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Roundabout in Nairobi, affecting lanes toward Upper Hill, the CBD, Mombasa, and Nakuru.
5:36 pm The Embu High Court has ordered the IEBC to secure all materials used in the Mbeere North by-election in a guarded room with padlocks held by six parties, ensuring no access without all parties present ahead of the petition hearing.
2:09 pm The High Court has frozen bank accounts linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, his family, and 10 other individuals in connection with a Ksh813 million civil recovery case filed by the EACC, pending the hearing of the suit.
12:05 pm A Kenyan Media House has been blocked from airing proceedings in Uganda during the elections on Thursday, January 15.
10:38 am Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party DCP has denied claims that Juja MP George Koimburi defected from its ranks, saying the lawmaker was never a member.
10:06 am Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has denied claims that he was fired by President William Ruto for secretly working with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
9:25 am Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying the party failed to keep major economic and education promises it made to Kenyans during the 2022 election campaign.
8:49 am The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has okayed President William Ruto to initiate formal talks with ODM party aimed at sealing a coalition pact ahead of the 2027 general elections.
8:07 am A succession dispute has erupted within the family of the late High Court judge David Majanja, over the release of funds from the late's estate.
7:55 am US has suspended the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of Uganda and 74 other countries, marking a fresh escalation in President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda.

Wed, 14 January 2026

6:03 pm ODM leader Oburu Oginga has insisted that the party will remain part of the broad-based government, urging dissenting members to leave if they so wish.
5:22 pm Kenya Railways has issued a warning of further demolitions in parts of Nairobi as the government accelerates preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
4:54 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.
1:59 pm Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi says the demolition of businesses linked to him near Nyayo Stadium was politically motivated and aimed at pushing him out of the 2027 governor race.
12:40 pm The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, putting the Somali population at risk of losing legal status from March 17.
12:34 pm ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga has clarified that the party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna will not face any repercussions for missing the crucial Central Committee meeting in Kilifi
10:45 am The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced its 8th Annual General Meeting, scheduled to take place virtually on February 6, 2026.
10:10 am The CEO of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) is facing suspension over alleged graft following EACC recommendations.
8:46 am Traders are counting losses after bulldozers flattened cars and businesses in a night operation around Douglas Wakiihiru road near Nyayo Stadium.
8:11 am The United States Embassy in Kenya has cautioned its citizens living in Kenya against planned demonstrations near the Gigiri area in Nairobi.
7:29 am Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has written to KNEC demanding an immediate regrading of the 2025 KCSE results over alleged unfair treatment of Kenya Sign Language.

Tue, 13 January 2026

5:59 pm The Nigerian pastor who predicted President William Ruto's victory in the 2022 General election has warned of potential betrayals within the Kenya Kwanza government ahead of the 2027 polls.
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.