The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has successfully energised the 132kV Kitui–Wote transmission line, marking a major milestone in improving electricity reliability across Makueni, Kitui, and Garissa counties. The line was officially activated on Friday at 11:00 AM, enhancing grid stability in the Eastern region. The new connection is expected …

The second Taptengelei Festival kicked off on Friday, December 16, in Tinderet, Nandi County, attracting thousands eager to experience the rich traditions of the Kalenjin community. Spanning three days, the festival showcased traditional food, music, dance, indigenous medicine, and farming practices. It is part of the Magical Kenya Mountain and …

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, has been declared the winner of the January 15, 2026, presidential election, securing a seventh term in office. His victory highlights his enduring dominance in Ugandan politics, now stretching over more than 40 years, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The new …

Three community elders from Garissa County have appealed to Governor Nathif Jama to urgently address an acute and long-standing water shortage in their area, saying they have yet to benefit from any county-supported water projects since the introduction of devolution. The elders—Mohamud Hajir, Haret Noor and Mohamed Ahmed—from Korisa location …

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), working alongside Tsavo Trust, Kamungi Rangers and Lukenya University’s wildlife team, has moved five elephants that had wandered into the university grounds. KWS said the joint operation was launched after reports emerged that a herd within the institution’s conservancy was displaying unusually aggressive behaviour. Click …

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been re-elected unopposed as secretary general of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union for another five-year term. The union also threw its weight behind Atwoli’s bid to seek re-election as Cotu secretary general in the umbrella body’s polls …

A gold trader was fatally shot during a robbery at Kehancha town in Migori County, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on the night of January 15, 2026, and involved a 23-year-old Tanzanian national, Leonard Lucas Mabina, who was reportedly involved in gold trade activities across Kenya and Tanzania. Click …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated more than 9.3 million illegal cigarettes valued at KSh281.1 million at the Port of Mombasa. The seizure involved a 40-foot container, intercepted following intelligence reports, and a multi-agency team was assembled to verify the consignment. Due to the nature of the cargo, authorities …

The Safaricom Dealer Association has expressed concerns that the government’s plan to sell a portion of its stake in Safaricom to Vodacom could undermine the dealer-based network that has been central to the company’s nationwide distribution model. The government is reportedly in the final stages of selling a 15 percent …

The Ministry of Health has warned Kenyans about the potential health risks of prolonged tree-hugging exercises, with reports indicating that some participants have suffered complications severe enough to require hospitalization. Speaking to residents in Ngiriambu, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, on Thursday, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni urged individuals to …