Real Madrid has announced that Xabi Alonso has left his position as head coach, ending a short but high‑profile tenure at the Spanish club.The decision came by mutual consent just days after a 3‑2 defeat by Barcelona in the Spanish…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly declared political unity with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, signalling a major shift in Mt Kenya politics. Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Kiamworia in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, Gachagua framed the move…
Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has openly poured cold water on former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo’s declaration to run for president in 2027, branding the move unrealistic and strategically flawed. Speaking shortly after Owalo’s announcement, Odhiambo argued that…
Operation Targets Violent Criminal Network Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested three suspects linked to violent crime in Uasin Gishu County.The operation focused on dismantling a gang accused of terrorizing residents through armed robberies and coordinated attacks.…
The United States and allied military forces have carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State targets inside Syria.US Central Command confirmed the operation through an official statement released on Saturday. The military action forms part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, a…
At least six lions and 34 vultures have died near Amboseli National Park. Kenyan and Tanzanian authorities confirmed the deaths after preliminary investigations. Officials believe the animals consumed a poisoned cow carcass. The incident occurred in the Kitenden area near…
The government has cleared the path for the rollout of lenacapavir as an HIV prevention medication. This approval marks an important milestone in public health. The Ministry of Health, through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, recommended registration of the lenacapavir…
In January 2026, statements from the administration of former President Donald Trump intensified rhetoric around Greenland’s strategic value, particularly suggesting that the United States could assert control over the massive Arctic territory under the guise of national security and mineral…
Mombasa Governor Appoints Maurice Ogeta as Security Advisor On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir appointed Maurice Ogeta, the long-time personal bodyguard of Raila Odinga, as the Security Advisor to the Mombasa County Government. This announcement comes after…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has launched a tender for companies to purchase and smelt 281 tonnes of old and damaged coins no longer fit for circulation. The tender forms part of the bank’s routine currency management and asset…
As factions multiply, ODM drifts without a unifying leader ODM once moved with discipline because one voice settled disputes. That voice no longer commands daily obedience. Leaders now speak freely and often contradict each other. Authority has become symbolic rather…
Burkina Faso’s military government claims it thwarted a plot to kill President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The plot allegedly involved former leader Paul-Henri Damiba, whom Traoré ousted in a 2022 coup. The country’s security minister, Mahamadou Sana, stated that the plot…
Eight suspects, including six Kenyans and two foreigners, appeared at Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday. They face 12 criminal charges related to illegally registering people and issuing identity cards. Detectives from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) arrested the suspects…
Thousands of parents cry foul as schools allegedly demand bribe for Grade 10 placement. Many families feel abandoned by a placement system that offers no clear answers or accountability. Parents move daily from school to school hoping to correct placement…
Kenya Television Network (KTN) correspondent based in Machakos, Japheth Makau, has sadly passed away. The respected broadcast journalist died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Machakos Level Five Hospital. His death has sent shockwaves through the media fraternity, as many…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has formally initiated a petition to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from all his parliamentary positions. The petition demands that Sifuna be ousted from his role as the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), as…
A nurse shot and killed her two young sons and her grandmother before taking her own life. Authorities discovered the four bodies during a welfare check at a Tennessee home on January 2. Investigators confirmed that all victims suffered fatal…
President William Ruto has announced that the government is drafting a law making drug-related offences a capital crime. He explained that the legislation is intended to intensify efforts against narcotics and illicit alcohol nationwide. Speaking during an engagement ceremony in…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba dismissed widespread claims that the government secretly released KCSE results. He described the reports circulating on social media as false, misleading, and deliberately designed to misinform the public. The claims surfaced after an online post…
Singapore has rolled out a fresh cost-of-living intervention for households at the start of 2026. The government announced that every eligible household can now claim S$300 in Community Development Council vouchers. The vouchers become available from Friday, January 2, 2026,…
The National Treasury has set a Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target for the Kenya Revenue Authority this financial year. The target ranks among the highest ever assigned to the tax agency in Kenya’s fiscal history. Treasury officials say the target…
The government confirms that it will allocate Sh22,244 per learner in senior schools. Parents will not pay extra tuition fees for public senior schools. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba issues a circular ahead of schools reopening on January 5,…
Civil servants in Kenya’s national government begin 2026 with a pay rise backdated to July 1, 2025. The increase follows approval of new salaries and allowances by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission under Phase I of the 2025–2029 review cycle.…