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President William Ruto this morning presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, a move aimed at strengthening the judiciary amid a growing backlog of cases across the country. During the ceremony, President Ruto congratulated the judges on their appointments and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to …

The Archdiocese of Nairobi, led by His Grace Most Rev. Philip Anyolo, has announced with deep sorrow the death of Reverend Father Joseph Mokaya, who passed away at Mater Hospital on the night of January 27, 2026. Fr. Mokaya, a priest of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was ordained on June 28, …

Kenya Power has confirmed scheduled electricity interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The utility company said in a notice issued Tuesday that the outages are part of routine maintenance and network upgrade works intended to improve the reliability of electricity …

The court has urged parties involved in the long-running ownership dispute over Directline Assurance Company, a leading insurer for Public Service Vehicles, to consolidate and streamline their multiple pending applications. The aim is to allow the case to focus on the main issues of directorship and shareholding. Click here to …

Winnie Odinga has said that her family is still coming to terms with life following the death of former ODM leader Raila Odinga, describing the period as emotionally demanding and life-changing. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP, who is also Raila’s youngest daughter, said the loss has been difficult …

French lawmakers have approved a bill that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, a policy strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron as part of efforts to curb excessive screen exposure among young people. The National Assembly passed the proposal by 130 votes to 21 …

Winnie Odinga has revealed that she spent two hours with her father on the night before his death, describing their final moments together as private and deeply personal. In an interview with Citizen TV on January 27, Winnie said the conversations she shared with the late former Prime Minister Raila …

The deadline for applications to the March intake at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campuses via KUCCPS is Tuesday, January 27. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened its online portal for the March 2026 intake on January 7, allowing KCSE candidates from previous years up to …

Nairobi, Turkana and Nakuru counties are among the largest recipients of government equitable revenue allocations, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. Treasury figures show that Nairobi County has received Sh195.6 billion from the national government between the 2013/14 financial year—when devolution was introduced—and the 2024/25 financial year. …

The High Court in Kibera has announced fixed hearing dates for the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang, aiming to conclude proceedings before April. Justice Diana Kavedza on Tuesday scheduled hearings for March 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31, citing the case’s public interest and the need for a swift …