January 26
Kenya: GBV Taskforce Calls for Criminalisation of Out-of-Court Settlements in Abuse Cases
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Technical Working Group has proposed sweeping legal reforms to criminalise out-of-court settlements in GBV cases, including femicide and sexual… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls On All Kenyans to Take Responsibility in Ending Gender-Based Violence
President William Ruto has called on all Kenyans to play an active role in ending gender-based violence (GBV), saying the fight against abuse cannot be left to the government… Read more »
Kenya: Mathira MP Wamumbi Accuses Gachagua of Orchestrating Chaos At Nyeri Church Service
Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating Sunday's chaos at St Peter's ACK Church, Wairima, in Othaya,… Read more »
Kenya: EACC, FBI Launch Modern Interview Facility to Boost Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art interview facility aimed at strengthening Kenya's fight against corruption. Read more »
Kenya: No Heat Wave in Kenya - MET Department Says Warm Temperatures Normal for Jan
The Kenya Meteorological Department has assured Kenyans that no extreme heat warning has been issued despite messages circulating on social media claiming otherwise. Read more »
Kenya: Nancy Baraza-Led GBV Technical Team Proposes Nationwide CCTV Installation in Airbnbs
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) technical working group, chaired by Nancy Baraza, has recommended the installation of CCTV cameras in Airbnb accommodations and bed-and-breakfast… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kagwe Gives Maize Hoarders 30-Day Ultimatum As Govt Targets 4mn Bags for Strategic Reserves
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to maize hoarders to release their stocks to the market, warning that failure to… Read more »
Kenya: Mastercard - Strong Domestic Demand to Drive Kenya's Economy in 2026
Kenya's economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by strong domestic demand, rising digital inclusion, and diversified trade relations, according to the latest… Read more »
Kenya: AUC Chair Welcomes Kenya's New Permanent Representative, Galma Boru
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday received the Letters of Credentials of Kenya's new Permanent Representative to the African… Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Discloses Opposition Agenda Ahead of Meeting With IEBC
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiangi has confirmed the United Opposition Alliance has a planned visit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Busting Clichés - IShowspeed and African Content Creators Go Beyond 'Safaris and Suffering'
IShowSpeed's livestreamed Africa tour adds to the work that African digital influencers have been doing in recent years to capture the continent beyond clichéd images of… Read more »
Kenya: Multi-Agency Security Team Deployed After Deadly Hulugho Attack
A multi-agency security team has been deployed in Hulugho, Garissa County to pursue suspects behind a deadly attack in which a local chief and a teacher were killed. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Budgetary Autonomy for County Assemblies From July 1
President William Ruto has pledged that county assemblies will gain full budgetary autonomy starting July 1, saying the legal framework is now in place to operationalize the… Read more »
Kenya: Gavi Secures New Private-Sector Partnerships to Expand Vaccine Access
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced new partnerships with businesses, brands and philanthropic organisations aimed at expanding access to immunisation in underserved… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK Blasts Police Over Church Teargassing, Demands Immediate Prosecutions
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has demanded the immediate interdiction, investigation and prosecution of police officers involved in the disruption of a church… Read more »
Kenya: The Man Quietly Taking On Kalonzo in Ukambani
A new political force is beginning to test the long-standing order in Ukambani, as the National Liberation Party (NLP) led by Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli steadily builds a grassroots… Read more »
Kenya: Unon, Israeli Embassy to Lead Holocaust Remembrance in Nairobi On Jan 27
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in partnership with the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, will lead a commemoration on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Commemoration… Read more »
Kenya: 'CBC Was Kibaki's Idea, Not Uhuru's' - Matiangi
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has defended the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout under President Uhuru Kenyatta saying it was conceived under former President… Read more »
Kenya: A New Era of Clean Energy As Kitui-Wote Line Goes Live
On January 26 every year, the world observes the International Day of Clean Energy, established by the United Nations General Assembly to drive clean energy solutions that care for… Read more »
Kenya: Over 900 Stolen Phones Recovered in Nairobi As DCI Cracks Mobile Theft Ring
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two individuals linked to an inter-country mobile phone theft syndicate, recovering more than 900 stolen devices in… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Raises Suspicion Over Othaya Chaos As Gachagua Claims Assassination Plot
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has suggested that the violence witnessed during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Othaya may have been… Read more »
Kenya: 'A Government of Criminals' - Maraga Blasts Ruto After Othaya Church Chaos
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on President William Ruto to issue a public apology to Kenyans -- and specifically to worshippers at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri County… Read more »
Kenya: Police, Prisons to Join Social Health Authority From April 1
The Ministry of Health has announced that the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service will be compulsorily enrolled into the Social Health Authority (SHA) from… Read more »
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Kenya: Ak Abandon Plans for World Indoor Trials, What Next for Team Kenya?
Athletics Kenya (AK) have shelved plans for national trials for the World Indoor Championships that were initially scheduled for the weekend (January 30-31). Read more »
