4:03 pm
NTSA officers, in a joint operation with traffic police along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, removed number plates from vehicles failing road safety standards, including non-compliance with speed governors, on January 2, 2026.
3:30 pm
The government has released KSh 44.2 billion in Term One capitation for public schools nationwide, reaffirming unchanged senior school fees and warning principals against imposing extra levies.
2:52 pm
Parents can now apply for Grade 10 learners to join senior secondary schools of their choice after the Ministry of Education opened a placement review window.
2:07 pm
Rescue efforts at the collapsed South C building temporarily suspended after an adjacent building showed signs of instability, raising fears of another collapse, NationalDisaster Management Director William Sifuna said.
1:06 pm
Lawmakers have called for an immediate halt to construction in Nairobi following a 16-storey building collapse in South C, trapping at least two people and raising safety concerns.
12:31 pm
Kenyan civil servants to get a pay rise backdated to July 2025, after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) approved new salaries and allowances under Phase One of the 2025–2029 remuneration review cycle.
11:54 am
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to compensate Siaya man whose dog was attacked and killed by a python, urges residents to report wild animals through official KWS hotlines.
11:02 am
Truphena Muthoni has officially received her Guinness World Record badge on January 2, 2026, cementing her status as a world-class record breaker and celebrating her remarkable achievement.
10:17 am
A police officer in Gilgil has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after reportedly shooting and injuring his partner, Nakuru County Police Commander Opuru confirmed.
9:32 am
Kasmuel McOure publicly rebukes ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for allegedly misreporting on Dr. Oburu Odinga's, presidential bid remarks.
8:55 am
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi mourns the death of his long serving bodyguard, moments after the two shared a jovial conversation.
8:15 am
At least 13 people were killed and over 20 injured in multiple road accidents on New Year’s Day in Nyakach and along the Eldoret–Nakuru Highway.
Thu, 01 January 2026
4:02 pm
President William Ruto has announced a KSh 1.4 billion refurbishment of Bukhungu Stadium, with works scheduled for completion by December 2026, aiming to boost sports infrastructure and local development.
3:31 pm
A massive fire tore through Mukuru Kayaba slum in Nairobi, destroying over 300 homes just after midnight on New Year’s Day, leaving hundreds of families homeless.
2:47 pm
A family in Gitaru has been rendered homeless after a stray firework from the New Year's celebration, ignited a fierce blaze and burnt down their home.
2:02 pm
Detectives have arrested the prime suspect in the August 13 killing of a 35-year-old man in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Trans Mara South, amid ongoing violent land disputes that have displaced dozens.
1:32 pm
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has ruled out working with the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying opposition leaders cannot implement policies they never pledged to their voters.
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.
9:32 am
Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned of falsified IBRANCE cancer drugs in circulation, echoing a WHO alert that some African batches contain no active ingredients, posing serious risks to patients.
8:58 am
President William Ruto reveals plans to establish a specialised Anti-Narcotics police unit within the DCI, vowing tougher action against drug syndicates, illicit alcohol networks and their financial backers.
8:16 am
The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims of increased public secondary school fees for 2026, insisting tuition remains free under FDSE and warning schools against imposing unauthorised charges.
Wed, 31 December 2025
4:02 pm
Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuni has assured the public that security has been enhanced across major entertainment spots, beaches ahead of the New Year celebrations.
3:32 pm
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga faces a lawsuit after dismissing a minister allied to the county's deputy governor, sparking legal action over alleged political targeting.
2:52 pm
Mali and Burkina Faso have imposed travel restrictions on US citizens, after President Trump's administration expanded no-entry ban to more African countries.
2:05 pm
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has called for party unity and dialogue in a New Year message, warning against divisions amid growing internal tensions over ODM’s future political direction, after Raila Odinga's death.
1:40 pm
A High Court petition seeks to ban loud music in matatus, arguing the practice violates commuters’ constitutional rights, amounts to torture and noise pollution, and endangers children and the elderly.
