January 27
Kenya: Winnie Odinga Goes Silent After Ida Odinga's UNEP Appointment
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For weeks, Winnie Odinga was the loudest rebel inside the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Read more »
Kenya: Meet Rukiya Mohamed - the Only Female Snake Handler in Kenya's Coast Conservation Area
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From the quiet shores of Kiwayuu in Lamu County to the global conservation stage, Rukiya Mohamed's journey is a story of courage, discipline, and unwavering purpose. Read more »
Kenya: Sugar Industry Faces Shutdown As Workers Demand Sh10.8bn in Unpaid Wages
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A nationwide strike that could paralyze the country's sugar industry is looming after the newly elected Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Research Firm Infotrak Did Not Publish Opinion Poll On Politicians' Popularity in Vihiga County
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No, Kenyan research firm Infotrak did not publish opinion poll on politicians' popularity in Vihiga county Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya Must Invest and Enforce Its Way to Ending FGM
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On the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, Kenya faces a turning point. While we have lowered prevalence and strengthened laws, progress is not a final victory. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Drops Pre-2027 Boundary Changes - Here's Why
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the substantive review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority to Block Drug Claims From Hospitals That Fail to Dispense Medicine
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin rejecting reimbursement claims for medicines from county-run hospitals that fail to dispense prescribed drugs to patients, Health… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Issack Hassan, Katwa Kigen Among 15 New Appeal Court Judges
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President William Ruto has appointed 15 judges to the Court of Appeal following nominations by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday, January 22. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Golfers Savour Chance to Earn World Ranking Points
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Kenyan golfers are basking in a historic opportunity to earn valuable Official World Ranking Points (OWRP) on home turf, with the first season of the Sunshine Development Tour… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Turkana Counties Biggest Recipients of Sh4tn Equitable Revenue Share
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Nairobi, Turkana and Nakuru counties are among the biggest beneficiaries of the Government's equitable revenue share, latest figures from the National Treasury show. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Leads Special Africa Leaders' Meeting On Climate Adaptation
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President William Ruto on Monday convened a virtual Special Africa Leaders' Meeting on Climate Adaptation to rally support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Air Force Launches New Helicopter Course At Moi Air Base
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked a historic milestone on Monday with the official launch of the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) 07 Pioneer Rotary Wing Ab Initio Helicopter… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India Reaffirm Strong Ties At 77th Republic Day Celebration in Nairobi
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Kenya on Monday joined the Government of India and the Indian community in Nairobi to mark the 77th Republic Day of India, a celebration highlighting the deep historical ties and… Read more »
East Africa: KUTRRH Introduces Groundbreaking Prostate Cancer Therapy in East Africa
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The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has made a major leap in cancer care, becoming the first public hospital in the region to offer… Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Condemns Teargassing of Worshipers in Nyeri Church, Demands Police Accountability
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned what it termed a brutal and unwarranted police attack on worshippers at St. Peter's Anglican Church of Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Teacher Killed in Garissa Al-Shabaab Raid Employed in January 2025
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A primary school teacher killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County had served just one year under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), a brief but committed… Read more »
Kenya: Registrar of Marriages Ends Manual Printing of Certificates in New Changes
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The Office of the Attorney General has announced the discontinuation of the manual printing and issuance of Registrar's Certificates and Special Licenses for marriages, marking a… Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Review Election Readiness, CBE, House Performance, and Key Bills At Nakuru Leadership Retreat
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Members of the National Assembly will Tuesday convene in Nakuru for a five-day legislative retreat to plan legislative priorities for the upcoming Fifth Session of the August… Read more »
Kenya: TSC Assesses Security in Garissa After Teacher Killed in Al-Shabaab Attack
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will visit Hulugho Sub-County in Garissa on Tuesday to assess the security situation and review the safety of teachers following a suspected… Read more »
Kenya: Wealthy Kenyans Push Land Prices in Karen and Runda Up
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An acre of land in Karen, Runda and Riverside grew by 3 percent, 2.9 percent and 2.4 percent, respectively, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, driven by rising demand for high-end… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Woman Was Not Arrested for Running a Private Prison - Viral Photos Misrepresent 2022 Drink-Driving Case
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No, Kenyan woman was not arrested for running a private prison - viral photos misrepresent 2022 drink-driving case Read more »
Kenya: No Proof for Claims That Kenyan President's Son George Ruto's Flashy Matatu Involved in Major Crash, Image Misleading
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No proof for claims that Kenyan president's son George Ruto's flashy matatu involved in major crash, image misleading Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - Fake Standard Front Page Claims ODM Party Leaders Targeting Senior State Officials
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Kenya: fake Standard front page claims ODM party leaders targeting senior state officials Read more »
East Africa: Sunshine Tour East Africa Swing - a Game-Changer for Women's Golf in Kenya
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The Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing is making waves in Kenyan golf, especially for women. Read more »
Kenya: Teacher Recounts 'Door-to-Door' Hunt for Slain Colleague in Garissa
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A primary school teacher killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County was dragged from his house after gunmen went door to door in staff quarters, a colleague who… Read more »
