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Man Held for Killing Pregnant Partner Dies by Suicide in Custody
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Man Held for Killing Pregnant Partner Dies by Suicide in Custody

A man arrested over the killing of a teacher in Bomet County has been found dead in a police cell hours after a court ordered that he be held as investigations continued.Caroline Chepkoech Ngetich, 33, a Junior Second…

Jan 16, 2026
“I Smoke Bhang to Cope with Hard Work,” Kirinyaga Man Tells Court
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“I Smoke Bhang to Cope with Hard Work,” Kirinyaga Man Tells Court

A casual labourer told a court in Wang’uru that he used cannabis to cope with the physical demands of his work, after being charged with possession of the drug.Brian Macharia, from Kiriko village in Kirinyaga County…

Jan 16, 2026
Gachagua Apologises to Kieni Residents Over 2022 Campaign Choices
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Gachagua Apologises to Kieni Residents Over 2022 Campaign Choices

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has apologised to residents of Kieni Constituency for decisions he made during the 2022 election campaign, saying he misjudged his political choices and is seeking forgiveness…

Jan 16, 2026
Babu Owino Demands Action After Police Assault Pool Players in Nandi
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Babu Owino Demands Action After Police Assault Pool Players in Nandi

Uniformed police officers were recorded assaulting young men at a pool hall in Nandi Hills on the night of 10 January, prompting calls from political leaders and rights groups for disciplinary action and criminal inve…

Jan 16, 2026
ODM to Launch “Linda Ground” County Tours This Saturday
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ODM to Launch “Linda Ground” County Tours This Saturday

The Orange Democratic Movement has launched a new grassroots mobilisation campaign, Operation Linda Ground, beginning this weekend with county tours in Busia and Kakamega.The initiative was unveiled on 14 January at K…

Jan 16, 2026
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Ruto Rolls Out Sh6,000 Monthly Stipend for Youths
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Ruto Rolls Out Sh6,000 Monthly Stipend for Youths

President William Ruto has launched a national programme to provide vocational training and enterprise support to young Kenyans, with a focus on skills development and access to start-up capital.The initiative will en…

Jan 15, 2026
Kilgoris Hospital Shut Down After Armed Attack on Health Workers
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Kilgoris Hospital Shut Down After Armed Attack on Health Workers

Transmara West Sub-County Hospital in Kilgoris was closed late Tuesday after health workers were attacked by armed individuals, forcing the suspension of all medical services.The attack occurred when a group brought a…

Jan 15, 2026
Why Kenya Could Eventually Find Itself Surrounded by Ocean
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Why Kenya Could Eventually Find Itself Surrounded by Ocean

Kenya lies along a major tectonic boundary where the African continent is slowly splitting, a process that could eventually separate parts of eastern Africa into a new landmass over millions of years.Kenya is position…

Jan 15, 2026
Kalonzo Urges Gen Z to Turn Online Activism Into Votes Ahead of 2027
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Kalonzo Urges Gen Z to Turn Online Activism Into Votes Ahead of 2027

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s Generation Z to convert online activism into voter participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.In a statement issued on Thursday, the former Vice Pre…

Jan 15, 2026
South Korea a Better Economic Model for Kenya Than Singapore, Says Ndindi Nyoro
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South Korea a Better Economic Model for Kenya Than Singapore, Says Ndindi Nyoro

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged President William Ruto’s use of Singapore as Kenya’s economic benchmark, arguing that South Korea offers a more realistic model for the country’s development.Speaking on Citizen T…

Jan 15, 2026
UDA Authorises Ruto to Lead Coalition Talks With ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls
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UDA Authorises Ruto to Lead Coalition Talks With ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls

President William Ruto has been authorised by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to lead coalition negotiations with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The mandate was issued du…

Jan 14, 2026
US Embassy in Nairobi Issues Safety Warning Ahead of Planned Gigiri Protest
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US Embassy in Nairobi Issues Safety Warning Ahead of Planned Gigiri Protest

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a safety advisory ahead of a planned demonstration outside its Gigiri compound on Wednesday.In a statement released on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the embassy said it was…

Jan 14, 2026
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Armed Gang Kills Eldoret Pharmacist After Holding Family Hostage
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Armed Gang Kills Eldoret Pharmacist After Holding Family Hostage

A pharmacist at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital was shot dead by armed attackers at his home in Eldoret as he confronted intruders who had earlier held his family hostage.Richard Nyongus Rotich was killed after ret…

Jan 14, 2026
Wamatangi Condemns Latest Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium
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Wamatangi Condemns Latest Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has accused state agencies of unlawfully demolishing businesses linked to him in Nairobi, describing the operation as politically motivated.The demolitions took place late Tuesday nigh…

Jan 14, 2026
Nairobi Court Hears Rastafari Petition Against Bhang Criminalisation
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Nairobi Court Hears Rastafari Petition Against Bhang Criminalisation

The High Court has ordered that the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) be joined as an interested party in a petition filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya challenging the cr…

Jan 14, 2026
Lamu’s New Private Hospital Wing Raises Questions Over Public Health Priorities
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Lamu’s New Private Hospital Wing Raises Questions Over Public Health Priorities

A private inpatient wing opened at King Fahd County Referral Hospital in Lamu is prompting debate over access, equity and the use of public health resources.The facility, known as Timamy Suites, opened in October 2025…

Jan 14, 2026
Eldoret Man Spends 48 Hours on Tree to Campaign Against Drug Abuse
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Eldoret Man Spends 48 Hours on Tree to Campaign Against Drug Abuse

A 29-year-old man in Eldoret has climbed and remained atop a tree in a public park for 48 hours as part of a campaign against drug abuse among young people.Thomas Kipkemboi, popularly known as Kapkeno, began the prote…

Jan 13, 2026
Kamiti Prison Officers Convicted for Aiding 2021 Terror Convicts’ Escape
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Kamiti Prison Officers Convicted for Aiding 2021 Terror Convicts’ Escape

Prison officers have been convicted for their role in aiding the 2021 escape of terrorism convicts from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Ombewa found that the escape was deliberately fac…

Jan 13, 2026
Medics Protest at Eldoret Police Station Over Colleague’s Killing
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Medics Protest at Eldoret Police Station Over Colleague’s Killing

Medical staff from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital protested at Eldoret Central Police Station on Tuesday, demanding accountability for the killing of their colleague, Richard Rotich, in Uasin Gishu County.The medi…

Jan 13, 2026
Wetang’ula Says MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi Recovering Well in India
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Wetang’ula Says MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi Recovering Well in India

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi is in stable condition and responding well to specialised treatment at a hospital in Kerala, India.Wetang’ula confirmed that Wanyonyi is…

Jan 13, 2026
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