7:12 am
The family of the late Raila Odinga marks his 81st birthday with a newspaper tribute, thanking Kenyans, world leaders, and officials for their support during his funeral and mourning period.
6:30 am
The Ministry of Education will open a second review window for Grade 10 Senior School placements today, amid uncertainty and concerns from learners and parents over the initial results.
Tue, 06 January 2026
7:59 pm
Tanzanian authorities arrest two Kenyan Police officers after they crossed the border in pursuit of a suspect.
4:50 pm
50 Kenyans unable to afford specialised surgery to receive free minimally invasive procedures from Indian surgeons at KNH and KUTRRH this January, Health CS Aden Duale announces.
4:23 pm
The government has launched the second phase of NYOTA Project start-up funding, covering 27 counties nationwide.
3:13 pm
KNEC has activated its portal for 2025 KCSE provisional results, ahead of their official release expected within two weeks, to test the system’s readiness.
2:58 pm
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has threatened nationwide protests by parents, accusing the government of delaying full capitation funds despite assurances from the Ministry of Education.
2:14 pm
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn his petition toremove ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opting for internal party dialogue after consultations with senior ODM leaders.
1:57 pm
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe warns of a looming hunger crisis as drought slashes rice output, widening a 380,000-metric-tonne shortfall and driving up staple food prices.
1:30 pm
A Naivasha man dies after a tree he was trimming hits a power line, electrocuting him.
12:49 pm
The private sector is set for a 2026 hiring spree as the Stanbic PMI shows the fastest job growth since 2019 on surging orders and renewed business confidence.
11:46 am
The government plans to raise Masinga Dam’s spillway and add a new outlet to boost power generation and tame Tana River floods, despite flagged environmental and safety risks.
11:20 am
Former KNUT boss Wilson Sossion blames poor teacher training and rushed rollout for confusion dogging the Competency-Based Education system, warning chaos will deepen without urgent reforms.
10:58 am
DAP-K party downplays a long-running feud between leader Eugene Wamalwa and deputy George Natembeya, insisting the embattled Western Kenya outfit remains united ahead of 2027.
10:11 am
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced that a parliamentary seat is now vacant following the death of nominated MP Denar Joseph Hamisi.
9:55 am
Eldas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan has called on the NCIC to investigate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following remarks linking an Eastleigh businessman to the money-laundering scheme in Minnesota.
9:19 am
Kenya ranked third among the best English-speaking countries, behind South Africa (1st) and Zimbabwe (2nd), according to the EF English Proficiency Index.
8:55 am
Kenya Met forecasts predominantly hot, dry conditions through March, with only brief, uneven rainfall expected in limited regions, especially those around the Lake Victoria region and the Southern Rift Valley.
8:26 am
NCCK has disowned preacher David Owuor’s miracle-healing claims, warning Kenyans against abandoning medical treatment for unverified cures under his ministry.
7:21 am
DCI has ruled out foul play in former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s death, concluding he died as a result of injuries sustained in the December 13 road accident along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
Mon, 05 January 2026
4:19 pm
The Ugandan government has barred media outlets from broadcasting or streaming riots, violent incidents and unlawful processions as the country prepares for the January 15, 2026, General Elections.
3:52 pm
The Council of Legal Education asks all candidates gazetted on December 24, 2025, to collect Certificates of Compliance and Final Transcripts.
3:22 pm
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet will take a maternity break in 2026, her agent has announced.
2:49 pm
ODM Deputy Leader Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has urged Oburu Oginga to convene a crisis meeting over internal disputes and the party’s stance on backing President Ruto in 2027.
2:20 pm
Eight ODM MPs have urged party leader Oburu Odinga to swiftly mediate disputes involving Edwin Sifuna, Junet Mohamed and the Babu Owino–Robert Alai feud to stem rising tensions.
1:58 pm
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, a key Rigathi Gachagua ally, refuses to quit UDA, insisting he’ll leave the ruling party only on his own terms despite escalating tensions.
1:30 pm
Lands CS Alice Wahomehas threatened to deregister the architect behind the collapsed South C building if investigations establish criminal responsibility for the deadly structural failure.
