News Tracker

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