9:54 am
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed social media reports that he has dropped out of the Nairobi gubernatorial race, insisting he is “in Nairobi to stay.”
9:14 am
KUSCCO has proposed tax reforms to the National Treasury, seeking to scrap excise duty on SACCO fees and widen income tax bands to ease costs for low-income Kenyans.
8:55 am
Owners of a prominent Eastleigh mall have filed an NCIC complaint accusing Rigathi Gachagua of false fraud claims and ethnic hate speech over its alleged funding links to a U.S. case.
8:08 am
Kenya's economy grew by 4.9 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by growth in the agriculture sector and the construction industry, from 4.2 per cent in the same quarter the previous year, KNBS data shows.
7:53 am
Parents claim schools are demanding Ksh100,000 to Ksh150,000 in bribes for Grade 10 placement, despite a government review of assignments and an open second revision window.
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Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn his petition toremove ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opting for internal party dialogue after consultations with senior ODM leaders.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.
