Two men were injured in a shooting during a fight at a club in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Police say the suspected shooter is a senior officer who was present at the club. The cause of the altercation, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, remains unclear. Officers returned …
Read More »Duale: Hospitals That Fail to Give Drugs Will Not Be Paid
The Ministry of Health has introduced a new plan to guarantee free primary healthcare services, with facilities required to clearly identify government-funded care through a Green Label Charter, Health CS Aden Duale has announced. The charter will be prominently displayed in all Level 2 and Level 3 public health facilities, …
Read More »What AFCON 2027 Represents for East Africa
East Africa is set to make history by hosting the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in over 50 years, a landmark moment whose impact stretches well beyond the pitch. When Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania stage AFCON 2027, they will not only be hosting Africa’s premier football competition …
Read More »European Football Rumours Tuesday: Juventus Want these Liverpool and Man U Stars
Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Palace (Eagles) want a £40m package and will allow the 28-year-old Frenchman to leave if that price is met. (Athletic) Juventus are also interested in Liverpool’s Italian winger Federico Chiesa, 28, and Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, …
Read More »Police Break Silence After Garissa Attack
The Kenyan police department has confirmed an attack that resulted in the death of a chief and a teacher in the Hulugho area of Garissa County. The police department has said that it has taken action and ensured that security officers are at the scene to search for those who …
Read More »Kagwe: Sell Your Maize Now or Kenya Will Import
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has given maize traders and farmers accused of hoarding grain one month to release their stocks into the market, cautioning that the government will permit duty-free maize imports if shortages persist. Addressing a forum in Sagana on Monday, Kagwe said the State’s main focus is …
Read More »Guinness Gives Green Light to Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree Hug
Guinness World Records has officially validated environmental activist Truphena Muthoni’s achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. In a statement issued on Monday, January 26, Guinness described Muthoni as a devoted Kenyan environmentalist who delivered a powerful message on environmental protection by embracing …
Read More »Tuesday Blackout: Kenya Power Names Affected Regions
Kenya Power has notified customers of a scheduled electricity interruption set to affect parts of 12 counties on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The blackout is part of routine network maintenance and system upgrade works. In a notice released on Monday, January 26, 2026, the utility company stated that the power …
Read More »Facebook, WhatsApp, X Back Online in Uganda
Uganda has fully reopened access to all social media platforms following the restrictions imposed during the recent elections, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced. In a Monday tweet, Muhoozi thanked Ugandans for their patience and cooperation during the electoral period, describing the move as a return to normalcy. “We are restoring all …
Read More »Kenya to Suffer as US Quits WHO
Kenya and other countries are expected to face setbacks after the United States officially withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO), the agency has warned. Progress in tackling diseases such as malaria, HIV-AIDS, polio, and other public health challenges could be affected. While some life-saving programs will continue, many initiatives …
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