January 19
Kenya: US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal public holiday in the United States that honours… Read more »
Kenya: Crackdown On Narcotic Drugs As Detectives Seize Sh11.6mn Bhang in Nakuru, Keiyo South
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Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting two suspects and seizing large consignments of bhang in separate… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Assures Youth of Mentorship Under Nyota Project Programme
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The Government will continuously engage the beneficiaries of National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) through mentorship and training to ensure that the business… Read more »
January 18
Kenya: The Rocket Builder Sending Kenyan Kids' Imaginations Into Orbit
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On the ground floor of an apartment block in the town of Ongata Rongai, south of Nairobi, two rockets stand upright on metal pillars, their aluminium skins catching the light. They… Read more »
Kenya: 'Raila Is Irreplaceable' - Winnie Odinga Enters ODM Power War
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EALA MP Winnie Odinga has declared that the late ODM leader Raila Odinga is irreplaceable, accusing some party officials of scrambling for control and attempting to push others out… Read more »
Kenya: Sports PS Mwangi Makes Bold Claim About Afcon 2027
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NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2026 - Sports principal secretary Elijah Mwangi says the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which Kenya will co-host, will be much better than the last… Read more »
Kenya: Battle Royale At Karen Country Club As Curtains Come Down On Sunshine Development Tour
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The Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing moves into its decisive stage tomorrow as the Absa Invitational tees off at Karen Country Club from Monday (January 19) to… Read more »
Kenya: 'Kenya Will Not Be Stripped of AFCON 2027 Hosting Rights,' - CAF President Assures
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NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2026 - Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe says Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will not be stripped of the hosting rights for… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Arrested in Crackdown On Highway Robbery Gang Along Mombasa Road
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Detectives from Rabai Sub-County have arrested three suspects believed to be part of a notorious highway robbery gang that has been terrorising truck drivers along the busy… Read more »
Kenya: 2 Iranians Arrested After Stealing Sh15,000 From Thika Shopkeeper
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Detectives in Thika have arrested two Iranian nationals for allegedly stupefying a shopkeeper and stealing Sh15,000. Read more »
Kenya: 'Raila Cannot Be Cloned' - Ahmednassir Declares ODM Politically Dead
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Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi has launched a scathing critique of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring the party politically "dead" following the death of its… Read more »
Kenya: National efootball Champion Kiplagat Makes Kenya Proud At African Championships
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- Kenya's eFootball mobile champion, Hanningtone Kiplagat, finished in the top 8 at the Africa eFootball Championship held from January 15-16 in Casablanca, Morocco. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Arrested for Siphoning Fuel From Train At Sultan Hamud
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Three people are in police custody after being arrested for allegedly siphoning fuel from a train at Sultan Hamud Railway Station, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Cannot Be Given Peanuts' - Oburu Vows Tough Talks With UDA Ahead of 2027
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Odinga has vowed to lead tough negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that ODM must secure a fair… Read more »
Kenya: Court Fast-Tracks Case On Safety of Sanitary Pads and Diapers
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The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has certified as urgent a public interest appeal challenging the safety, marketing and environmental impact of widely used sanitary pads and diapers… Read more »
January 17
Kenya: Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul
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Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition… Read more »
January 16
Kenya: Man Dies From Deadly Dental Procedure At Illegal Kawangware Clinic
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A family in Nairobi is demanding justice after their loved one died following complications from a dental procedure allegedly performed by an unqualified practitioner at an illegal… Read more »
Kenya: 'Elections Are in 2027, Not 2026' - Amis Urges ODM to Slow Down Amid Wrangles
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) risks weakening itself through internal wrangles and rushed political manoeuvres, even as rival parties… Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Announces Night Closure of Uhuru Highway At Haile Selassie Roundabout
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of key road sections along Uhuru Highway at the Haile Selassie Avenue Roundabout to facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Praises Role of Dawoodi Bohra Community in Housing, Health and Education
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President William Ruto has lauded the Dawoodi Bohra community for their longstanding contribution to Kenya's development, highlighting their role in housing, healthcare, and… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification
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The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia. Read more »
Kenya: 'You Con Pig' - Alai Fires Back At Ahmednassir Over Gun Claims
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Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has hit back at Senor Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, rejecting claims that he is being shielded from the law and accusing the advocate of intimidation… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Holds National Planning Meeting Ahead of February 26 By-Elections
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday held a joint National Planning Meeting as part of its preparations for February 26 by-elections. Read more »
Kenya: Altered Image Used to Show Kenyan Politician Moses Wetang'ula 'Gifting' Daughter Car
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Altered image used to show Kenyan politician Moses Wetang'ula 'gifting' daughter car Read more »
Kenya: Outrage As IPOA Probes Nandi Hills Police Assault Caught On Camera
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into an incident in Nandi Hills, Nandi County, after a viral video appeared to show police officers… Read more »
