Wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over its cooperation deal with President William Ruto’s administration continue to intensify, with leaders backing the agreement now urging dissenters to leave the party. Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo has told ODM members opposed to the broad-based government arrangement to resign rather than, as he
Author: Sharon Juma
SHA Clarifies Cancer Treatment Approval Process
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a detailed explanation of its cancer treatment pre-authorisation system following rising public concern over alleged inconsistencies in approvals. The authority responded after a recent media report questioned how oncology services are approved and reimbursed. In a statement released on Tuesday, SHA said it welcomes
Domestic Dispute Ends in Tragic Killing
Police in Nyamira County are holding a woman after her husband was found dead following a prolonged domestic dispute over money allegedly sent from abroad. The incident occurred in Tindereti village, Borabu, on January 16, 2026, and the deceased was identified as 32-year-old Elijah Mogoi. According to investigators, Mogoi’s wife had
Mudavadi Begins France Visit With High-Level Talks
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched an official visit to France with a series of senior-level engagements aimed at strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic agenda ahead of the Africa–France Summit. The meetings brought together officials from Kenya’s Embassy in Paris and the Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, focusing on aligning priorities and
Speed’s Africa Tour Sparks Joy and Debate
YouTube star IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr, is making headlines across Africa as he connects with fans during his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The 20-year-old content creator, who has over 48 million subscribers, has drawn massive crowds in countries including Rwanda, Ethiopia, Angola, Zambia, and South Africa. Many young
ODM Launches “Linda Ground” County Outreach Tour
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced the start of its “Linda Ground” county tours, scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026, as the party intensifies grassroots engagement across Western Kenya. The announcement was made through an official party poster detailing the tour schedule and locations. The first stop will
Uganda Election Ends as Votes Counted Manually
Uganda’s presidential election concluded with ballot counting underway across the country, as voters and officials navigated technical challenges, security measures, and rising public tension. Long queues formed at polling stations in Kampala and other urban centres, with election officials manually verifying voter lists and counting ballots under police supervision. Several voters
Sakaja Steps In to Keep Vulnerable Students in School
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stepped in to ensure vulnerable learners from informal settlements do not miss secondary education due to lack of school fees, highlighting what he describes as a silent crisis facing thousands of families in the city. This week, the governor personally escorted two orphaned boys, Nicholas Otieno
Judge Mwita Says Even He Pays to Read His Rulings
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has revealed that his court decisions are now circulating widely across the world, to the point where he sometimes has to pay to access rulings he personally authored. Speaking during interviews by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Mwita said the experience highlights the growing influence
Two NPR Officers Killed in IED Attack Along Kenya–Somalia Border
Security remains a major concern in Kenya after two National Police Reservists (NPR) were tragically killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack along the Kenya–Somalia border. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, in Mandera East, where officers were on patrol as part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According