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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revealed that the review of electoral boundaries for the 2027 general elections will be conducted in stages. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon explained that attempting a full boundary review before the elections would place excessive pressure on the commission’s capacity and timelines. …

Meta is planning to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months as part of its ongoing exploration of paid features. The subscriptions would provide users with access to enhanced tools, including expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, while the platforms’ core services will remain free. Click …

A family in Tusunini village, Makueni County, is seeking justice after their relative allegedly died from injuries sustained while in police custody. Moses Maingi, 28, reportedly suffered fatal injuries after being beaten by police following his arrest on January 8, 2026, at Nunguni police station. Click here to join our …

Lenana School has denied social media allegations that Grade 10 students are being bullied by senior learners, stating that internal investigations found no verified reports of abuse at the institution. The claims surfaced in mid-January, shortly after Grade 10 learners began school on January 12. This group is the first …

A woman is in hiding after allegedly killing her three children by poisoning them in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Athi River East Sub-county Police Commander Anderson Mbae said the tragedy occurred on Sunday night in Mlolongo Phase Three Estate, near Mlolongo Township, and was reported to police the following day. Click …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …