Global Affairs
Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Bangor, Maine - FAA says
The extent of their injuries is not known, a source briefed on the incident told CNN.
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Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
The office of the Marseille prosecutor office said the rest of the ship's crew members - all also Indians - were being "kept on board" while the 58-year-old captain was taken into custody.
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Police begin probe into Nyeri church service chaos
The service said the Regional Police Commander for Central directed officers from the Nyeri Criminal Investigations Office to secure the scene and commence investigations, while the Inspector General ordered the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to conduct parallel inquiries.
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Gachagua dismisses probe into church incident, claims State-backed assassination plot
Gachagua alleged that more than 15 police officers, armed with AK-47 rifles and tear gas canisters, descended on the church, injuring congregants, including women and children.
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I am safe! Gachagua speaks after church teargas incident
This comes after the former Deputy President and clerics attending service at Witima ACK Church Othaya in Nyeri county on Sunday were forced to leave the church premises after chaos erupted, allegedly when individuals in plain clothes, suspected to be officers arrived at the church and started lobbing teargas.
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Murkomen condemns violence at Othaya church, says investigations underway
His remarks come after former Deputy President and clerics attending service at Witima ACK Church Othaya in Nyeri county on Sunday were forced to leave the church premises after chaos erupted, allegedly when individuals in plain clothes, suspected to be officers arrived at the church and started lobbing teargas.
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Kindiki slams Gachagua over remarks on abolishing SHA and affordable housing
Kindiki’s remarks come a day after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua declared that he would abolish the Social Health Authority (SHA) and scrap the Affordable Housing initiative if elected president in 2027.
Global Affairs
Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
Honnold is renowned for being the first person to climb El Capitan, the vertical granite cliff in California's Yosemite national park - also without ropes or safety gear.
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Mudavadi calls for stronger state–church partnership
The Prime Cabinet Secretary noted that President William Ruto continues to rely on prayers and counsel from religious leaders as he steers the country’s development agenda.
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Kalonzo condemns alleged attack on Gachagua during Othaya church service
The Wiper leader said he was holding the Inspector General of Police and all those involved responsible for the safety of Gachagua, his team, and civilians who were said to be inside the church.
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Media crucial in driving grassroots engagement, says PS Muthoni
Muthoni stressed that transparency and collaboration between government institutions, the media, and the public are key to achieving inclusive and sustainable development.
Business
Regulator greenlights KCB’s Riverbank Solutions takeover
In a Gazette Notice dated December 19, 2025, CAK Director-General David Kemei outlined conditions for the acquisition, including strict safeguards on data use.
News
Two arrested with Sh11 million worth of elephant tusks in Namanga
According to detectives, the operation was mounted after officers received intelligence indicating that a group of traffickers was planning to conclude an illegal ivory transaction with a prospective buyer.
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Uganda Law Society condemns assault on Bobi Wine’s wife Barbara, demands legal action
The society rejected the militarization of civilian spaces and warned against the use of national security as a justification for violence against unarmed civilians.
Business
Ethiopian Airlines cancels U.S. flights over adverse weather
In a customer notice, the airline said the cancellations affect four flights scheduled between January 24 and January 25, citing safety concerns linked to deteriorating weather conditions in the two U.S. cities.
Education and Career
Dispute grows over unpaid Sh7.9bn varsity CBA arrears
In a January 23, 2026 letter, the union said 16 universities had failed to release 50 per cent of the Sh7.9 billion arrears and had not sent statutory and third-party deductions or paid lecturers who had already left service.
Global Affairs
WHO chief dismisses US reasons for withdrawal as false
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the US announcement this week that it had formally withdrawn from the WHO “makes both the US and the world less safe”.
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Audit exposes unplanned county hiring of over 27,000 workers
The audit further shows that only six counties did not register new hiring during the period, meaning most devolved units expanded their workforce without clear staffing guidance.
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Suspect arrested as police recover stolen goods in Kisumu
The recovered goods include three motorcycles, a 65-inch Hisense television set, a 12-kilogramme Menghas gas cylinder, a double-burner gas cooker, assorted mobile phones, and various motorcycle spare parts.
Global Affairs
Keep an eye on Uganda, Bobi Wine urges international community
Wine, in a video message posted on his X account on January 24, 2026, from an undisclosed location, thanked the international community for the “voices they have raised” and encouraged Ugandans to “remain strong, smart, and creative.”
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Tala Dam safe from bus park plans, Machakos Governor assures residents
Wavinya emphasized that the administration’s top priority remains protecting and cleaning the dam. She said the county has invested in initiatives to monitor water quality and stop pollution from reaching the reservoir.
Global Affairs
Germany arrests suspected Hamas operative over alleged attack plot
The man, named as "Mohammad S", was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening.
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Normal traffic resumes on Southern Bypass after tanker tragedy
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), in a statement released in the early hours of Sunday, said the resumption follows successful emergency response operations, including fire suppression, site containment, and safety assessments.
Global Affairs
Abu Dhabi peace talks end as Russian attacks continue on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a follow-up meeting could take place as soon as next week, a timeline later confirmed by a US official, who said the next round is set for Sunday.
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MPs retreat: Top issues for Naivasha talks
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon will appear before lawmakers on Tuesday to brief them on the commission’s status. Parliament says MPs will question the commission on boundary review, voter registration, voter education, electoral technology, and whether current laws and policies are adequate.
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I can’t argue with my children, Oburu says ahead of Odinga's family meeting
Oburu confirmed that the family discussion would include Raila Odinga’s elder son, Raila Junior, and his sister Winnie, adding that the process is meant to promote understanding and care.
Health and Wellness
CS Duale defends SHA appointments, promises review of recruitment process
Public debate erupted after data showed that a large share of SHA County Operations Managers came from only two communities. Out of 47 officials deployed to counties, 22 were drawn from those two groups, with the rest of the positions going to other communities.
Business
KRA VAT collections climb as e-TIMS enforcement expands
KRA Director-General Humphrey Wattanga said monthly domestic VAT receipts now range between Sh28 billion and Sh30 billion, compared to the Sh20 billion previously collected.
Health and Wellness
Cervical cancer killing half of diagnosed women in Kenya, says MoH
The Public Health PS said Kenya is aligning with the World Health Organization goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. The global target is to have 90 percent of girls aged 10 to 14 vaccinated against HPV, 70 percent of women aged 25 to 49 screened, and 90 percent of those diagnosed treated.
Business
Kenya Power seeks CoG mediation over Sh2.4 billion county electricity disputes
Documents from the devolved units show the 10 counties recognize debts totaling Sh1.5 billion, while Kenya Power’s records indicate they owe Sh3.9 billion. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed that Nairobi City County alone accounted for 95.5 percent of the disputed bills.