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The Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing, Paper Manufacturers and Allied Workers has accused the government of sidelining both the union and former employees in the ongoing payout of terminal dues following the collapse of the Pan African Paper mills now rebranded as Rai Paper.
A family in Kirinyaga County is reeling from grief and financial hardship following the tragic suicide of a 60-year-old man who left specific instructions for his burial.
Kimilili MP and Bungoma County gubernatorial hopeful Didmus Barasa has criticized the state of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) in the county saying years of under-development have denied young learners a strong foundation.
Kericho County – On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, drama unfolded at Sossiot Police Station in Belgut Sub-County when the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Kennedy Wanjala, began participating in the viral tree-hugging challenge inside the station compound.
A young man walking along the railway line in the Pamus area of Bungoma town met a tragic end yesterday after he was struck and killed by an approaching train.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has broken his silence on swirling online rumors regarding his health, releasing a video via his social media to assure the public that he is in robust condition. The footage, which surfaced amid heightened speculation tied to the controversial "Torch" ritual surrounding the recent death of former Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo, shows the Speaker appearing energetic and dismissing the gossip as baseless.
Students from St. Stephens Chiliba Secondary School, located in Bumula Ward within Bumula Constituency, Bungoma County, staged a protest and marched to the Bungoma County Director of Education’s offices, raising serious allegations against one of the male teachers at the school.
In a major legal win for free speech advocates, a Nairobi court has today, January 20, 2026, acquitted prominent political activist Nuru Okanga (also known as Nuru Maloba Okanga) of charges related to publishing false, defamatory, and threatening information on social media.
Recent economic forecasts from major institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) highlight a shifting dynamic in East Africa: several neighboring countries are projected to grow faster than Kenya in the coming years, while Ethiopia continues to post robust figures around 7.1%.
A devastating road accident along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru highway at Kikopey, near Gilgil, claimed the lives of seven people and left 11 others injured on Monday, January 19, 2026.
In a clear show of unity and forward momentum, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially ratified the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)'s ambitious Plan of Action for 2026, following a productive three-day strategic retreat in Mombasa with party legislators and key allies.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Senegal's national team head coach, Pape Thiaw, in the wake of highly controversial events during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final against hosts Morocco.
In the aftermath of Senegal's dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on January 18, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the tournament's individual award winners during the post-match ceremony at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
In a shocking act of alleged domestic violence and arson, a 40-year-old man reportedly set his parents' house on fire in the Thunguma area of Nyeri Town constituency, Nyeri County, on or around January 18–19, 2026.
In a symbolic ceremony marking the transition of hosting duties, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially handed over the AFCON flag to the joint hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The handover took place in Rabat, Morocco, immediately following the dramatic final of the 2025 AFCON tournament on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
In a ruling delivered on January 19, 2026, at the Milimani Magistrate's Court, Magistrate Paul Mutai ordered Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya to issue a public apology and take part in a social media peace campaign. This directive stems from an out-of-court agreement reached between the MP and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a scam involving the creation and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips on social media platforms.
Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over host nation Morocco in a chaotic final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.
