News Tracker

Tue, 13 January 2026

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.
  • 9:28 am Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has dismissed Eliud Owalo’s bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, dismissing his declaration as “hot air” and a “wild goose chase.”
  • 8:57 am The Judicial Service Commission is set to interview candidates seeking appointments to the Court of Appeal.
  • 8:17 am Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested three suspects and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Uasin Gishu County, linking the trio to a violent criminal gang.
  • 7:49 am A family in Nairobi is seeking justice after an alleged case of medical negligence at a private hospital in Mathare left their 17-year-old daughter critically ill and fighting for her life.
  • 7:11 am All Grade 10 learners across the country are reporting to their respective schools today in line with the official academic calendar set by the Ministry of Education.

Sun, 11 January 2026

  • 8:01 pm Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, Eliud Owalo, has declared that he will contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
  • 4:46 pm One person was left injured after a fire in Bamburi, Mombasa County, on the morning of Sunday, January 11.