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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 23.01.2026.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Ida Odinga UNEP Nomination
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Morning coverage focused on the judicial-executive deadlock following the High Court's final dismissal of President Ruto’s 21 advisors, alongside the Judicial Service Commission's nomination of Ruto’s former ICC lawyer to the Court of Appeal. Editors simultaneously tracked the Supreme Court's decision to lift the two-year ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, though he immediately dismissed the move as a ploy. By midday, the editorial focus shifted to an aggressive economic defense from the presidency. Ruto publicly rebuked MP Ndindi Nyoro over the Safaricom share sale and defended the housing levy as part of a Sh5 trillion 'Singapore Dream' investment plan. The late afternoon cycle was dominated by the strategic nomination of Mama Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UNEP. Editors framed this as a diplomatic olive branch to the Odinga family during internal ODM power struggles, while the government separately launched a Sh20 billion scholarship program for Grade 10 students.
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KAMPALA, UGANDA
UPINZANI nchini Uganda hauonekani kupumua baada ya polisi jana kuthibitisha kuwa...
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Daily Nation
The president caught up in a series of battles, facing one challenge after another.
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An ILO report warns that weak demand, rising public debt and reduced aid are putting global labour markets under pressure, slowing job growth, curbing wages and deepening risks for vulnerable workers.
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DAKTARI mmoja katika Hospitali ya Kitaifa ya Kenyatta (KNH) jana aliambia mahakama ya Milimani...
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Videos and images shared online showed crowds gathering at the scene as the blaze escalated, with some people…
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Capital FM
The Milimani High Court instructed government agencies to unblock rice imports that have been held at ports and other entry points, warning that failure...
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Capital FM
Nkanatha revealed that the Central Region has so far recorded an 84 per cent transition rate to Grade 10
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The accident rendered Ms Wangui childless while visiting a children’s home she supports.
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Nairobi Leo
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that journalists from North Eastern Kenya boycotted his interview after receiving threats....
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MMOJA wa mawakili waliomtetea Rais William Ruto katika kesi aliyoshtakiwa ICC baada ya ghasia za...
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08:04⇢Ruto ICC Lawyer Joins Bench
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the Judicial Service Commission's nomination of 15 Court of Appeal judges, specifically highlighting the elevation of President Ruto’s ICC defense lawyer and former electoral chief Issack Hassan (Taifaleo, Citizen). This judicial restructuring coincides with a renewed legal blow to the executive as courts finalized the dismissal of the President’s advisors, signaling a sustained constitutional check on executive appointments (Standard Media).
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Odinga Jr highlighted that the talks built on previous engagements with community groups and resulted in concrete proposals to alleviate the water shortage.
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KUCCPS confirmed that 42 public universities, along with the Open University of Kenya, are eligible for both government scholarships and HELB loans.
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Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wamuthende has opened up about his life journey for the first time since his election in the November 2025 by-election. Speaking candidly to TV47’s…
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The meeting will take place at State House Nairobi, marking an important step in the administration’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and addressing Kenya’s...
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TV47 Digital
The United States has formally exited the World Health Organization (WHO) as of January 22, 2026, ending nearly 78 years of participation and marking a significant change in international health…
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Gachagua said radio stations from counties including Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, and Isiolo had reached out to request an interview, following strong public demand.
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VIONGOZI katika eneo la Pwani wamegawanyika kuhusu ni bandari ipi kati ya Mombasa na Lamu...
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MAHAKAMA Kuu jana ilitibua mipango ya Rais William Ruto katika maamuzi ya kesi mbili yaliyofuta...
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Research at KEMRI and other institutions is ongoing to develop new antibiotics and identify older drugs that remain effective.
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The move is part of the broader strategy by Trump to reduce the number of illegal immigrants living in America through…
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10:26⇢Executive Ambitions Hit Judicial Wall
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting a coordinated judicial and political pushback against President Ruto’s executive authority. The media is focusing on the High Court's rejection of the president's large advisory team (Standard Media, Taifaleo) and the escalating conflict between former Deputy President Gachagua and the press, with allegations of state-sponsored intimidation of journalists in the North Eastern region (Capital FM, People Daily, Nairobi Leo).
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His remarks come in the wake of recent tragic building collapses in Nairobi that have reignited concerns over construction standards and enforcement.
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MWAKILISHI wa Kike wa Kaunti ya Kisumu, Ruth Odinga, amejiunga na mpwa wake, Winnie Odinga, kuonya...
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TV47 Digital
The United States has formally exited the World Health Organization (WHO) as of January 22, 2026, ending nearly 78 years of participation and marking a significant change in international health…
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Capital FM
"Kenya is the only African country selected for this prestigious program in the 2026 round, underscoring the nation’s growing leadership in space science and...
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Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has announced that Safaricom will cover the airtime and data for interns onboarded under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP)....
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Capital FM
President Ruto emphasized that the IPOs were transparently undertaken under the supervision of CMA, ensuring fairness and accountability.
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JE, umewahi kujiuliza kwa nini baadhi ya vidonda sugu huendelea kwa miezi au hata miaka bila...
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CS Ogamba explained that following the placement process, the ministry will determine whether schools that failed to attract students should continue operating.
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Timamy insisted that no formal merger exists between the two parties, asserting that the voluntary dissolution and asset transfer were conducted in accordance with...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The housing levy was designed to address the shortage of affordable housing and enable Kenyans to own homes through a…
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Timely Kenya announced the results of the eight-month study, which it said was independently conducted and fully sponsored by the organization
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Grief has engulfed residents of Riting village in Turkwel, West Pokot after three young men identified as Lucas Cherutu, 19, Anthony Kakuko, 23, and Andrew Pogisho, 19, lost their lives…
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13:20⇢Ruto Defends the Housing Levy
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from judicial appointments to the presidency's intensifying economic and political confrontations. Major outlets report President Ruto's aggressive defense of the housing levy and his public rebuke of Ndindi Nyoro over the Safaricom share sale (Citizen, People Daily, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). This shift occurs alongside a significant judicial reversal, as the Supreme Court lifted the long-standing ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi (Daily Nation).
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PS Hinga said the government’s plan to build one million housing units will offer interns hands-on experience and help them move into full-time jobs in the construction and housing sector.
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Women leaders from Western Kenya are increasingly taking centre stage in the push for regional unity ahead of the 2027 General Election . UDA nominated Senator Consolata Wakwabubi has called…
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Ruto termed the opposition as political conmanship and intellectual deceit....
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TV47 Digital
Janet Moraa, Deputy County Secretary of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) for Nakuru county, has defended her party and party leader Rigathi Gachagua from critisim of being a…
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The 2024 order had prohibited Ahmednasir, his law firm, or anyone acting on his instructions from appearing before the Supreme Court, following concerns over...
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TV47 Digital
For many Kenyan families, seeking specialized medical care abroad has become a painful journey filled with uncertainty and despair. In Kisimani, Mombasa County, a family is living on hope alone…
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Capital FM
He insisterd that the Supreme Court must publicly acknowledge that the ban was wrong, arguing that no group of seven judges should arrogate to...
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The Standard
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Kenya has been chosen to host the next round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, a global initiative that allows participants to communicate live with…
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"The land matter he is referring to is in court, which limits my comments. I bought the said land in 2020 way before I...
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 23 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday praised the government’s economic record and expanding job creation drive, saying Kenya has...
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The Controller of Budget has raised concerns over the Singapore dream, describing it as difficult to achieve under the…
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Drake has officially filed an appeal in a high-stakes bid to revive his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, challenging a previous court decision that dismissed his…
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UNESCO stressed that internet connectivity is also essential for other rights, including education, freedom of association and assembly, and participation in social, cultural and...
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Eastleigh Voice
MP Yusuf Hassan said the programme was informed by the need to address unemployment among young people and to create pathways for those who have completed basic education but lack the qualifications or certification required to join universities or technical institutions.
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The Raila Odinga International Sports Complex is nearing completion, with the national steering committee overseeing the project reporting that the stadium is 80 percent complete as Kenya prepares to host…
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16:37⇢Chasing the Five Trillion Singapore Dream
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on President Ruto’s aggressive push for his 'Singapore Dream' economic model, involving a Sh5 trillion fundraising goal and a defense of the housing levy (Kenyans, People Daily). This executive momentum is countered by a significant judicial reversal, as the Supreme Court lifted the ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi (YNews Digital, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, political friction intensifies over Safaricom share sales (Citizen, Nairobi Leo).
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The Muminji and Evurore Ward seats in Embu County fell vacant after Newton Kariuki (Muminji) and Duncan Mbui (Evurore) resigned to contest the Mbeere...
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Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has faulted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of misleading Kenyans through what he described as…
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Daily Nation
Dr Ruto described the spouse of late Raila Odinga as a distinguished educationist, pro-democracy and gender equity champion.
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Ida is a veteran educator and civic leader with a long record in advocacy for women’s empowerment, education and social justice.
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President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr Ida Betty Odinga, the widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, for appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Out of 22 million registered individuals with KRA PINs, only 8 million actively pay taxes, and of these, just 4 million…
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The petition questions whether the appointment of the Principal Secretaries complied with constitutional requirements, including public participation, merit-based selection, and adherence to the principles...
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan digital creator and comedian Kabugi has once again found a way to blend humor with real-life motivation, this time by opening up about his personal fitness journey. In a…
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Rais William Ruto amemteua Ida Betty Odinga, mjane wa aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu marehemu Raila Odinga,...
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Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Julius Bitok on Friday, January 23 unveiled the 2026 Elimu and Campaigns for Female Education (CAMFED) scholarships for 12,337 Grade 10 learners. The three-year…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Ida replaces Ababu Namwamba who served in the docket and her name has been forwarded to Parliament for consideration…
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The scholarship package covers: school fees, toiletries, pocket money and transport to and from school and eligible candidates are vetted by a team composed of the Ministry of Education, chiefs and village representatives who undertake physical visits to the homes of potential beneficiaries to ascertain genuine need.
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TIMU ya soka ya mabinti...
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Tanzanian singer Harmonize, alias Konde Boy, has addressed his fans directly following his reunion with longtime partner and filmmaker Fridah Masanja, better known as Kajala. In an Instagram video shared…
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19:04⇢Ida Odinga Nominated for UNEP Envoy
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted toward a major diplomatic appointment, highlighting President Ruto's nomination of Mama Ida Odinga as Kenya's Permanent Representative to UNEP. This move is seen as a strategic olive branch toward the Odinga family (Standard Media, Daily Nation, Kenyans, Citizen, YNews Digital). Simultaneously, the media reports on a Sh20 billion scholarship rollout for Grade 10 learners (Eastleigh Voice) and ongoing legal challenges regarding the appointment of Principal Secretaries (Capital FM).
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“I’m not a politician. I love everyone and respect everyone. My uncle has agreed to a family meeting on the 1st. I would like...
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The governor questioned the viability of emerging political movements linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that such formations lack both a clear...
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The three-year scholarships, worth Sh20 billion, will support 10,000 students under the World Bank-funded Elimu programme and 2,337 girls in Kajiado County through CAMFED.
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In 2025, the WHO African Region reported over 100 major public health emergencies, including 88 disease outbreaks and 12 humanitarian crises. Cholera alone caused more than 300,000 suspected cases and over 7,000 deaths across 24 countries.
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Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has called for a family meeting as tensions continue to simmer within ODM Party....
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"The two leaders discussed a number of issues touching on the party and its growth and also used the occasion to talk about the...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the ODM leadership to urgently end the party’s internal wrangles, saying unity is critical if the party is to honour the legacy of…
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According to the event brochure, “Smart agriculture, powered by new farming technologies, IoT sensors, satellite monitoring, and data analytics, provides African farmers with tools...
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UDA Executive Director Nicodemus Bore said the discussions focused on continuous membership registration aimed at growing UDA’s numbers nationwide, as well as measures to...
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Capital FM
The county aims to bridge this gap through the installation of additional smart street lights to ensure all areas are adequately lit.
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