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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has openly declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2032 General Election, ruling out any ambition for the 2027 polls.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairman John Mbadi has urged the party's Central Management Committee to immediately expel Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has strongly rejected viral social media allegations linking billionaire Bill Gates to the recent surge in mosquito numbers across Kenya.
King Kaka, the renowned Kenyan hip-hop artist celebrated for his sharp lyricism and storytelling, is generating significant excitement with his upcoming major album launch. Weeks before the event, he revealed that VVIP tickets are nearly sold out, reflecting strong fan enthusiasm and demand. The premium experience, priced at KSh 40,000 per ticket, offers an exclusive celebration of his latest project, drawing in longtime supporters, industry figures, and dedicated followers eager to witness this milestone in his career.
In a bold move highlighting concerns over the separation of state and party affairs, Nairobi-based lawyer Suyianka Lempaa has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court's Constitutional and Human Rights Division, seeking to halt the use of State House and other state lodges for partisan political activities.
President William Ruto took a moment to address skeptics while overseeing progress at the expansive Talanta Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
An artificial intelligence-driven comparison has concluded that former President Uhuru Kenyatta outperformed President William Ruto in delivering completed large-scale infrastructure projects during their respective first terms in office.
In a stunning operational error, South Korea's major cryptocurrency platform Bithumb mistakenly credited hundreds of customers with enormous amounts of Bitcoin during a routine promotional giveaway on Friday, February 6, 2026. What was intended as small cash prizes of around 2,000 Korean won (roughly KSh 180) per winner turned into a distribution of at least 2,000 BTC each to affected users, resulting in over 620,000 Bitcoins being erroneously sent out—equivalent to approximately KSh 5.66 trillion at prevailing market rates.
Entrepreneur and comedian Sammie Kioko has drawn widespread attention after sharing a video of himself and his sister staging a sit-in outside the Machakos County headquarters. The family claims the county government owes them KSh19 million from a tender they fulfilled, reportedly involving the supply of uniforms. Despite repeated follow-ups, including numerous meetings with officials, the payment remains outstanding, pushing the siblings to take drastic public action.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed that a significant wildfire erupted on the evening of Friday, February 6, 2026, but was brought under control within hours thanks to a rapid multi-agency response.
In a regional trend sparked by Kenya's recent directive, the central banks of Uganda and Rwanda have issued strong warnings against the practice of using banknotes to create decorative items such as money bouquets, money cakes, floral arrangements, and other celebratory gifts.
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a five-day weather outlook from Friday, February 6, to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, indicating that much of the country will enjoy sunny and dry weather. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in several key areas, particularly during the afternoons and evenings, with four main zones highlighted for potential rainfall: parts of Central Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the South-Eastern lowlands.
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has strongly dismissed reports of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula eyeing the presidency in 2032, describing the repeated claims as empty political talk lacking any real national backing or strategic plan.
Police in Nyamira County have launched an inquiry into the apparent suicide of an 18-year-old female university student found dead at her family home. The incident occurred in Ogingo village, Kitutu Masaba Constituency, where the young woman's body was discovered hanging behind the residence.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has publicly distanced itself from the recent grassroots activities and public statements made by activist and businessman Oketch Salah.
ODM Busia Says no to #Linda Mwananchi meet organized by Orengo and sifuna terming it as illegal, urging members to distanced themselves from it.
With Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka entering the final stretch of his second and last term, the contest to succeed him in the 2027 elections is gaining momentum. Several prominent figures have already signaled their interest in the top county seat, including Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, Enock Opara, Dennis Nyongesa, businessman Zacharia Barasa, and others.
Namachanja High School has recorded a steady rise in student enrollment this year, with the total student population now standing at 1,869 learners. The school has already admitted over 500 Grade 10 students, who form the first cohort under the new education system and currently make up the largest group in the institution.
