News Tracker

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.
2:05 pm National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued update on the MP who is receiving specialised treatment in India, following months away from parliamentary duties.
1:31 pm MP Ndindi Nyoro has launched an education programme slashing day secondary school fees to Ksh500 per term for over 12000 learners across the constituency.
12:57 pm Contracted doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are set to be moved to permanent and pensionable terms after the hospital reached an agreement with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
12:20 pm The Business Registration Service (BRS) has announced plans to roll out a new digital system aimed at streamlining and securing the process of changing company officials.
11:52 am KUCCPS has announced 36 certificate and diploma programmes available to Form Four leavers who scored grades C to D in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
11:17 am KNEC has announced the release of the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) performance reports.
10:45 am Kenya has revived plans for a KSh250 billion upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after cancelling an earlier deal with the Adani Group
10:03 am KeRRA and KURA have announced over 300 job vacancies across various departments, offering employment opportunities for Kenyans in senior management and other technical and administrative roles.
9:25 am Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast dry and hot weather conditions across most parts of the country, with only isolated areas expected to receive occasional rainfall amid generally sunny weather.
8:52 am KeNHA has ordered the removal of all roadside structures along between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and James Gichuru Junction to pave the way for landscaping and beautification works on the busy highway.
8:10 am Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced that Grade 10 learners have until January 16 to transfer to senior schools of their choice.
7:45 am IEBC is hosting a delegation of electoral officials from Zambia on a benchmarking tour as the country prepares for its general election slated for August 13, 2026.
7:09 am Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has clarified claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that two Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto’s administration are involved in drug trafficking.

Mon, 12 January 2026

7:22 pm Kenya could see the launch of its first locally manufactured vaccine in 2027, according to the Ministry of Health.
7:01 pm ODM says it will begin structured talks with other political parties, among them the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as the party prepares for the next general election.
2:51 pm Six Iranian nationals arrested two months ago over a Ksh8.2 billion drug trafficking case have pleaded guilty.
2:25 pm More than 20 Congolese doctors haves sued CS Duale after authorities declined to renew their practicing licences and work permits.
1:57 pm Confusion and uncertainty have engulfed Grade 10 students and their parents after it emerged that Aldai School, where the learners had been placed, has been converted into a university.
1:28 pm President William Ruto has said his administration has enabled more than 500,000 young Kenyans to secure jobs abroad over the past two and a half years.
12:59 pm Kenyan marathon star has been suspended after the Athletics Integrity Unit flagged him for the use of a banned substance,
12:28 pm Education CS Julius Ogamba is currently leading a nationwide inspection to assess the readiness of schools as more than one million Grade 10 learners prepare to transition into Senior School under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
11:54 am The High Court has issued temporary orders barring public institutions and county governments from hiring private law firms for legal work that can be handled by State counsel and county attorneys.
11:20 am Chebwagan Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following an attempted protest by students last night.
10:48 am The United Nations has urged the international community to step up support for Kenya’s refugee response, with UN's High Commissioner for Refugees chief Barham Salih praising the country’s inclusive refugee policies.
10:05 am KNUT has accused the Teachers Service Commission of irregularly transferring teachers across counties, saying the move violates education regulations.