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Wetang’ula said Bungoma is among Kenya’s leading coffee-producing counties, but farmers continue to receive meagre returns due to entrenched cartels, some involving non-farmers working in collusion with rogue cooperative officials to siphon off profits meant for growers.
Sir Keir said he had not yet spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US operation to seize President Nicolas Maduro in the country's capital, Caracas.
NTSA said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic road traffic crashes that have claimed several lives and left others injured along major highways,” noting that investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
Famous for his immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence, Craig was widely admired as a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage and a symbol of what successful conservation can achieve.
The collapsed structure, which included a basement parking area, experienced a complete pancake-type failure
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the operation was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement.
According to the Nakuru County Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru, authorities are still assessing the full extent of the tragedy.
Firefighters and emergency teams are on site, working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
In a petition filed at the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, January 2, 2026, Omtatah, alongside CFE Bernard Muchiri Muchere and Naomi Nyakerario Misati, is challenging the government’s plan to sell 65 per cent of KPC through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by March 2026.
In a statement issued in Nairobi on Friday, January 2, 2026, the agency said allegations that factories are borrowing to stay afloat or facing threats from auctioneers are “false, misleading, and deliberately aimed at discrediting the smallholder tea sector.”
Speaking at the scene, CS Ruku revealed that the building had flouted construction regulations prior to Friday’s collapse.
In a gazette notice dated December 29, 2025, the Speaker said the decision took effect from December 6, 2025.
The building, a proposed mixed-use development located on Muhoho Avenue, plot number 68/1306 in South C Ward, Lang’ata Sub-County, was registered with NCA on November 8, 2023.
National Disaster Management Operation officer William Sifuna said the rescue teams are working intensively to locate potential survivors.
According to VOCAL Africa, the journalist was detained following his publication of information naming politicians allegedly behind the funding of the “Panga Boys” gang operating in Kisauni, Mombasa County.
CMK expressed deep concern over the incident and extended condolences to families and individuals affected by the collapse, which has once again raised questions about safety standards in Kenya’s rapidly expanding built environment.
KAA said the planned development will strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading aviation hub in East and Central Africa, while addressing mounting pressure on existing infrastructure.
Odiwuor warned that repeated violations of construction standards have turned building sites into death traps, calling for firm action to prevent further tragedies.
The operations are being conducted by the Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross.
Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said corruption and the high cost of living continue to weaken Kenya’s economy, squeezing families and businesses.
Around 40 people died and more than 100 were injured in the fire that ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar around 1:30 am (0030 GMT).
The Media Council of Kenya has condemned the arrest of Mombasa journalist Peter Mwita Maseke over a WhatsApp post on a criminal gang, warning it threatens press freedom and constitutional rights.
The 41-year-old, who previously managed Hull, has significant backing internally at Chelsea and it is understood candidates to replace him at Strasbourg are being considered because of his possible departure.
NACADA said the President’s message “clearly underscores the Government’s commitment to addressing alcohol and substance abuse as a critical national issue.
The Kenya Red Cross said teams are on site to manage the situation.
The former Head of State emphasized that leadership is about transformation rather than titles, calling on young people to apply their talents with transparency and impact.
In a condolence message on January 2, 2026, Kingi described the loss as shocking, saying the late officer passed away unexpectedly just moments after they had spent time together.
Speaking during a New Year address, the President highlighted that the crisis disproportionately affects men and young adults, with one in every three men and one in five young adults aged 25 to 35 using drugs or abusing alcohol.
The President announced that the National Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund will be fully established and operationalized in January 2026 to drive development while reducing reliance on borrowing and taxation.
In his New Year message dated December 31, 2025, Oginga reflected on the challenges of the past year, noting that 2025 tested the resilience of Kenyans across all sectors.