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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 14.01.2026.
It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Wamatangi Demolitions
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Morning headlines were dominated by fiscal scrutiny as the Auditor-General reported Sh20 billion in untraceable affordable housing funds, alongside a Sh39 billion legal fee crisis. However, the editorial focus shifted abruptly mid-morning to the state-sanctioned demolition of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s business premises near Nyayo Stadium. Editors prioritized the governor’s emotional response and the involvement of Kenya Railways, which cited 2027 AFCON infrastructure plans as the justification. By early afternoon, the story transitioned from a property dispute to a political proxy war. Media outlets highlighted former DP Gachagua’s public support for Wamatangi, framing the demolitions as a targeted attack by President Ruto’s allies. This internal friction coincided with a mass defection from Gachagua’s DCP party by Juja MP George Koimburi. The evening cycle was defined by the UDA’s formal move to mandate President Ruto to lead coalition talks with the ODM, a strategic consolidation ahead of the 2027 elections that marginalized dissenting voices like Ndindi Nyoro.
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Abdullahi suggested that if the debate over corruption continues along its current trajectory, Gachagua could become a major political player in Northern Kenya.
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MABAKI ya Craig, ndovu maarufu nchini Kenya aliyekuwa akitambulika kwa pembe zake kubwa zilizokuwa...
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Daily Nation
Controller of Budget report shows national and county governments incurred legal services bills of Sh39billion in 2023/2024.
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Six Iranians pleaded guilty to trafficking KSh 8.2 billion methamphetamine, marking a DPP victory in Kenya's fight against high-seas drug trafficking.
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Eastleigh Voice
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has given KNEC seven days to correct Kenya Sign Language grading in the 2025 KCSE, demanding data, result re-computation and a clear policy or he moves to court.
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06:34⇢Digital Darkness Over the Nile
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding the regional fallout of Uganda’s indefinite internet shutdown preceding their general election (Nairobi Leo, Citizen, YNews Digital). Domestically, focus has shifted to the massive Sh39 billion legal fee burden weighing on national and county governments, raising questions about fiscal management (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo). Additionally, shifting political dynamics are highlighted through Deputy President Gachagua’s growing influence in Northern Kenya (Capital FM, Standard Media).
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The EU has launched a Sh645 million soil health and agroecology programme targeting 40,000 farmers in six counties to boost climate-resilient agriculture in Kenya.
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GAVANA wa Samburu Laiti Lelelit, jana alitumia hafla iliyohudhuriwa na Rais William Ruto kuwaonya...
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Ruto has taken his political fight to Mt Kenya’s heartland, using development and local backing in a move that could outplay Gachagua in 2027.
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In the letter, he demanded that KNEC provide data within seven days on the total number of candidates affected by the…
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TV47 Digital
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested three traffic police officers over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes at a roadblock in Kyumbi area near Machakos Junction…
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Money was targeted for onward lending under affordable housing initiative.
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RAIS William Ruto sasa anaonekana kuzidisha juhudi za kuwinda kura za Mlima Kenya akikumbatia mbinu...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at President William Ruto after he criticized him for asking the youth to protect him during public events....
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Controversial Kenyan preacher Prophet David Owuor has claimed he foresaw the United States military intervention in Venezuela before it occurred a statement that has renewed debate over his prophetic assertions…
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has gazetted a vacancy for a Supreme Court judge following the death of Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim, setting a 15-year...
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It happened after the Governor, through his company, Superclean Shine Enterprises, had moved to court following 'verbal threats' of the site's demolition.
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Manchester City took a significant step towards another Wembley outing after claiming a 2–0 away win over holders Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at…
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ODM is back at the negotiation table, seeking a pre-election coalition with UDA to secure power ahead of 2027,
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In the letter, he demanded that KNEC provide data within seven days on the total number of candidates affected by the…
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Y News Digital
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RAIS William Ruto sasa analenga kuvutia kura za wanawake na vijana kupitia ahadi ya mabilioni ya...
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Uganda is one of the youngest countries in the world, with an average age of 15.9 years. Young people aged below 30 make up about 77% of the country’s population…
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08:59⇢ODM Courts the Ruling Party
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding the political realignment as the ODM party seeks a formal pre-election coalition with the UDA (Capital FM, Taifaleo). Simultaneously, a focus on youth engagement has emerged, with President Ruto budgeting billions to secure their support while former DP Gachagua defends his own appeals to the youth (Taifaleo, Nairobi Leo). Fiscal transparency remains a concern following the Auditor-General's report on missing housing funds (Daily Nation).
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The protest is in direct response to a u.s military operation in early January that resulted in the capture of the…
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The political landscape in Kitui Central is contending with a dramatic reshaping, with the possible entry of Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli into the Kitui Central Member of the National Assembly…
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Eastleigh Voice
The growing cohort is expected to strain both public and private institutions, raising questions about whether government allocations and funding agencies can meet the demand.
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Kenyan digital creator Sheryl Gabriella has shared details about her income from social media, revealing how she earns from TikTok Live . During a conversation with media personality Shiksha Arora,…
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The JSC seeks a new Supreme Court judge after Justice Mohammed Ibrahim’s death, aiming to restore a full bench ahead of the crucial 2027...
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United States (U.S) President Donald Trump has cancelled all planned meetings with Iranian officials and issued strong messages in support of protesters amid a violent crackdown in Iran, as tensions…
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ENEO la Ngwata, Kambu, Kaunti ya Makueni na linafahamika kutokana na mandhari nzuri karibu na Mbuga...
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Kiharu’s Masomo Bora programme cuts day school fees to Sh500, feeds students daily, and funds schools—could it set a national standard for accessible education?
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A dawn demolition on Douglas Wakiiuri Road flattened cars, a carwash, and businesses opposite Rubis Nyayo Stadium, leaving the road blocked and property destroyed.
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Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday, January 13, urging governments to raise taxes to reduce consumption and promote good health practise.…
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Kenyan pastor Robert Lumbasi has confirmed that he is married to celebrated Tanzanian gospel musician Rose Muhando, putting to rest months of speculation surrounding the singer’s personal life. Pastor Lumbasi…
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MBUNGE wa Iran ameonya kuwa serikali itakabiliwa na maandamano makubwa zaidi iwapo...
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'I know I am not above the law. That is land that was leased to me. We have been there for 20 years.'
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EACC recommends six-month half-pay suspension for NGAAF CEO Roy Telewa over money laundering and unexplained wealth as court intervenes.
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The Presidency backs mediation training for NBA officials to resolve GMO disputes efficiently, reduce litigation, and strengthen Kenya’s regulatory leadership.
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11:25⇢Nairobi Protests Loom Over US Embassy
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding diplomatic and domestic security concerns, specifically focusing on US Embassy warnings regarding anti-American protests in Nairobi (Kenyans, YNews Digital). This follows a military operation earlier this month. Simultaneously, media attention remains on regional security threats and international drug trafficking, highlighted by the guilty pleas of six Iranians in a major narcotics case (Tuko, Taifaleo).
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Regardless of how Ugandans decide to vote in the January 14 presidential elections, the incumbent Yoweri Museveni will most likely be declared the winner. Museveni has ruled the country for…
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Gathungu says she has been unable to verify loan repayments since the agreement was signed nearly seven years ago.
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Benki ya Kenya Commercial (KCB) imewaonya wanasiasa katika Kaunti ya Machakos dhidi ya kuingiza...
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Acting Managing Director, Martin Nang’ole, says the specialised vehicles will enhance the company’s ability to detect hidden leaks, monitor water usage, and respond more...
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Reverend Dr. Lucy Natasha Carmel, the general overseer of Empowerment Christian Church, has received backlash from people on social media after announcing her move that they would no longer meet…
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Content creator Naomi Kuria has drawn widespread online attention following her recent appearance on media personality Oga Obinna’s interview platform, where she made remarks that many viewers interpreted as a…
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The Kisumu Lakers Hockey Club, one of Kenya’s shining ambassadors on the turf, is once again on the continental spotlight. The indomitable women’s side is set to represent the nation…
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Senator Omtatah has protested KNEC’s exclusion of Kenya Sign Language from KCSE aggregate scores for hearing candidates vowing court action.
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi inspects his demolished carwash after a dawn operation destroyed several vehicles at the facility.
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Kenyan musician Willy Paul has issued a strong public warning after revealing that an individual has been impersonating him and falsely claiming to be his brother in order to deceive…
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'I know I am not above the law. That is land that was leased to me.'
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi inspects his demolished carwash after a dawn operation destroyed several vehicles at the facility.
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ODM will hold its first major rally in Kibera since Raila Odinga’s death as the party consults supporters and weighs a coalition with UDA.
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13:13⇢The Fractured Claims to Land
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus toward internal institutional integrity and legal disputes over land ownership. Investigations into financial irregularities within the affordable housing program (Eastleigh Voice) and corruption allegations at the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (Citizen) dominate the governance discourse. Simultaneously, commercial interests and political figures are clashing over Mavoko land titles (Taifaleo) and demolished business premises (Daily Nation), reflecting a broader struggle over property rights.
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Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has announced he will apply for the Supreme Court vacancy saying he wants to challenge the JSC publicly.
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Tanzanian singer Zuchu has surprised her mother, legendary Taarab musician Khadija Kopa, with a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser, showcasing their close mother-daughter bond. The gift comes amid Zuchu’s continued…
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The Kenya Times
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The governor also claimed he was not served with any official notice prior to the demolitions. He maintained that he…
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Climate expert Juliet Oluoch from Ustawi Analytica has analyzed the significant implications of the United States government’s formal withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the foundational…
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Compared with its immediate neighbours, Kenya stands out as the only economy in the region with a subdued growth outlook.
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The government has issued a notice to Kenyans residing in Saudi Arabia, announcing the launch of a 24/7 emergency consular service to assist those in distress....
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TV47 Digital
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is counting losses after his private businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi were vandalised in the wee hours of Wednesday, January 13 night. Reports indicate that…
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi vows to remain apolitical and focus on service delivery until March 2027 following the demolition of his business premises, which...
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UCHUNGUZI wa maiti umebaini kuwa mwanamume aliyefariki akikwema Mlima Kenya, alifariki kutokana na...
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TV47 Digital
Police have seized 243 rolls of bhang and recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used in drug trafficking during an anti-narcotics operation in Kisii South Sub-County. The operation was…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged development partners to support Kenya’s ambitious goal of achieving first-world economic status within a generation. Speaking at the 14th Development Partners Forum in Karen…
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A conglomerate of parties under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition are calling for the immediate resignation of National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. Led by National Liberal Party…
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In a statement on Tuesday, the labour federation said the widespread outsourcing of legal services by national and county governments, state corporations and parastatals...
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KATIKA miaka ya hivi karibuni, Idara ya Magereza Kenya imekuwa ikionyesha jitihada zake kusaidia...
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15:21⇢Governor Wamatangi’s Ruined Foundations
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted to the legal and political fallout following the demolition of businesses belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi near Nyayo Stadium (Standard Media, Kenyans, Daily Nation). The reporting highlights a significant institutional confrontation, with top state officials now facing potential jail time for contempt of court (Standard Media). Meanwhile, political friction intensifies as coalition partners demand the resignation of Minority Leader Junet Mohamed (TV47 Digital).
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has received a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as one of the accused persons has volunteered to confess and cooperate with the…
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Eastleigh Voice
The accused has since been separated from his co-accused by the High Court to allow plea negotiations and a possible plea bargain.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 14 – The Committee on Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda and the Nadco report held consultations with the Kenya National Commission...
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KWA miaka mingi, wakazi wa Ndeiya, Kaunti ya Kiambu, wamekuwa wakitegemea misaada ya chakula kutoka...
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GAVANA wa Kiambu Kimani Wamatangi ametaja ubomoaji wa biashara zake zilizo karibu na Uwanja wa...
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Kindiki urged the partners to support the government’s efforts saying the government is doing everything possible to lessen the impact of the drought that...
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Maraga, the United Green Movement (UGM) party leader and a 2027 presidential aspirant, said transitions between education levels had become chaotic, while schools were...
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It was a sigh of relief for Stella Kadzo, a blind mother who depends on well-wishers for her daily survival, after Kilifi leaders came forward to support her following a…
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Security agencies in Vihiga County have launched a manhunt for suspects who attacked police officers guarding the Vihiga County Assembly on Wednesday January 14, 2026 in the morning. One officer…
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During proceedings before the Mombasa High Court, Justice Diana Kavedza ordered the separation of Ngala from the rest of the accused persons after he...
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In the 60s, the Bar was stubbornly white—and Njonjo was happy to keep it that way.
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi says a Nairobi business he developed over decades was demolished despite a court order, blaming political rivals and vowing to pursue the matter in court.
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The update comes a day after business premises linked to Governor Wamatangi were demolished to pave the way for the…
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KUFUATIA kuporomoka kwa jengo mtaani South C mnamo Januari 5,2026 ambapo watu wawili walikufa,...
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Mbagathi County Referral Hospital is set for a major infrastructure upgrade following approval of funding by the M-PESA Foundation to construct a comprehensive maternity block, a move expected to significantly…
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17:55⇢The Governor’s Shattered Stones
⌨Kenyan editors have intensified their focus on the political and legal repercussions of the demolition of property linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi (Standard Media, Kenyans, Eastleigh Voice). The narrative has shifted from initial reports of the destruction to active political maneuvering, with former Deputy President Gachagua publicly backing Wamatangi against President Ruto's allies (YNews Digital). Simultaneously, Kenya Railways and religious leaders have entered the fray, signaling a broader institutional and social confrontation (Kenyans, TNX Africa).
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They warn that Vodacom's majority stake could limit govt influence in decision-making.
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The Government plans to build a railway station adjacent to Nyayo National Stadium....
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“We look forward to seeing the applicants for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court, and are hopeful that the JSC’s recruitment mandate...
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“They demanded that Governor Wamatangi be cut to size, beginning with the demolition of his business premises on Aerodrome Road in Nairobi, followed by...
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KUFUATIA kuporomoka kwa jengo mtaani South C mnamo Januari 5,2026 ambapo watu wawili walikufa,...
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Kenyans.co.ke
His statements further intensify the growing crack within ODM, with some members seemingly defying party direction.
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To achieve this, the DP revealed, the government is revamping key sectors of the economy as well as sustaining faster and comprehensive implementation of...
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A new ICPAC advisory warns that persistent drought in eastern Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Tanzania is driving soil moisture loss and vegetation stress, heightening food and water insecurity risks for millions.
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People Daily
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The Corporation said the affected land has been earmarked for the development of a new railway station near Nyayo National Stadium, as well as...
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The agency cautioned against clicking on the links, making any payments, or sharing personal information, noting that such details could be used for identity...
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Tuko
Kenya Power said its engineers will undertake periodic system maintenance on Thursday, January 15. Some areas in four counties will be without electricity.
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A fallout is simmering at the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) as leaders start trooping out of the party that is led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Juja MP…
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EPRA has reduced maximum pump prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene by up to Sh2 per litre from January 15 to February 14, 2026, easing fuel costs for motorists across major Kenyan towns.
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Kenyans.co.ke
A significant factor in the fuel price reduction has been the improved performance of the Kenyan Shilling against the…
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“We have no intention of expelling anyone from the party. If someone wants to leave the party, let them depart on their own and...
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20:45⇢The Shilling Eases the Pump
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding the economic relief provided by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), which reduced fuel prices due to a strengthening Shilling (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Kenyans). Simultaneously, the political landscape is shifting as the Gachagua-led DCP party faces internal defections (Standard Media, TV47 Digital). While some outlets scrutinize the Safaricom share sale (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times), others track the fallout from state-sanctioned demolitions (Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital, TNX Africa).
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"In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene now retail at Kshs.182.52, Kshs.170.47 and Kshs.153.78 effective midnight for the next 30 days," read the EPRA...
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"The NEC NOTED the decision of the ODM Party Central Management Committee to initiate structured negotiations with the UDA Party, in the Kenya Kwanza...
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A group of concertgoers has moved to the High Court seeking Sh100 million in compensation and sweeping reforms in the regulation of public entertainment events following a deadly stampede at…
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TV47 Digital
As Uganda prepares for its general elections on Thursday January 15, 2026, the country has been plunged into a nationwide internet blackout, triggering strong condemnation from human rights organizations and…
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More than ten Azimio-affiliated parties want Minority Leader Junet Mohamed to step aside over alleged sabotage and fund mismanagement, as ODM leader Oburu Oginga moves to steady the party before 2027.
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SEKTA ya kuku nchini Kenya inaendelea kupitia mageuzi makubwa kutokana na uwekezaji katika...
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Senegal have sealed a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after grinding out a narrow 1–0 win over Egypt in Wednesday night’s semi-final showdown in…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 14 – The United Democratic Movement (UDA) has taken steps to formalise its political partnership with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), signalling possible...
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused UDA of drifting from its campaign pledges, criticising heavy borrowing, weak economic growth and underfunded education in a candid TV interview in Nairobi.
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People Daily
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