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Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Kiarie faced Senate CPIC scrutiny over delayed municipal autonomy and audit findings exposing weak water billing controls and potential revenue leakage.
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Christine Njagi at the Kibera High Court, Francis Nganga Mundia testified that a postmortem examination established that his wife, Lucy Wambui Kamau, died from severe complications linked to liposuction performed during a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure.
In a statement on Monday, the KTDA Board said the recruitment process has already attracted 50 applicants, including five internal candidates drawn from the organisation’s senior leadership ranks, among them serving managing directors and general managers.
Mudavadi said plans were on top gear ahead of the summit, scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, describing it as a landmark event for the continent.
The arrests followed a joint operation by law enforcement officers targeting organized criminal activity in the area.
Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Salasya must demonstrate compliance with the settlement within 14 days, warning that the prosecution cannot withdraw the case until the court is satisfied that all agreed terms have been met.
The affected companies, including The Guardian Coach Limited, Nanyuki Express Cab Services Ltd, Monna Comfort Sacco, and Greenline Company Ltd, must comply with strict vehicle inspections, driver re-tests, and operational safety conditions before their licences can be reinstated.
According to the authority, George Gathu Matheri was fatally shot on Sunday, January 19, 2026, following a brief confrontation with police officers who were on patrol within Karatina Town.
France is currently debating bills for a similar ban for under-15s, including one championed by President Emmanuel Macron
Each beneficiary will receive Sh25,000 in the first phase, split between Pochi la Biashara and the National Social Security Fund’s Haba na Haba savings account, with a second phase set to raise the total support to Sh50,000 per entrepreneur.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Maina said expectations that the opposition should always speak with one voice were unrealistic in a competitive political environment.
In the first operation, ANU detectives from Nakuru, acting on what police described as “credible intelligence,” teamed up with officers from the Dog Unit to intercept a silver Toyota Voxy along the Kabarak–Nakuru Road.
In a statement by the National Police Service, the seizure was made by officers from Kogelo Police Station in Siaya Sub-County at Uuna area, within South East Alego Location, following an accident involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle.
At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated.
Murkomen called on parents to take responsibility for their children’s whereabouts, noting that strong family and community involvement is key to keeping young people from going astray.
In its official statement on Sunday, the committee stressed that the Nobel Peace Prize is inseparably linked to a specific laureate designated by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
According to a statement released by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on January 18, 2026, the fake results slips have been circulating on social media platforms.
To allow more learners to report and complete placement, authorities said reporting timelines have been extended following concerns raised by stakeholders.
The Ugandan Electoral Commission on Saturday announced Museveni President-elect for a seventh consecutive term. This makes him the longest serving Ugandan president and one of the oldest heads of state alive.
The recovery of the 22 cattle brought the total number of animals recovered in the case to 52, marking the complete recovery of the stolen herd. Police said all the animals were found alive and in good condition.
In its advisory on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the embassy highlighted the need for heightened awareness and precaution in the wake of potential post-election unrest.
Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot emphasized that gender-based violence, regardless of gender, is a violation of human rights and a grave assault on human dignity.
The CS, while reaffirming the right to dignity and privacy, said she has taken note of the disturbing video circulating publicly that involves the recording and dissemination of images of a woman in a vulnerable condition within a Nairobi entertainment establishment.
Police said the shopkeeper became uneasy after recognizing the pair as individuals suspected to have been involved in a similar theft incident at a nearby shop about a month earlier.
The Southlands project, launched in March 2025, was presented by government officials as a model development that would deliver 15,000 housing units and a primary school.
According to the report, more than Sh10 billion budgeted by counties under the second marginalisation policy has not yet been released. Nyakang’o highlighted that the delays are hitting ten counties hardest: Turkana, West Pokot, Wajir, Narok, Samburu, Mandera, Kilifi, Garissa, Baringo, and Marsabit.
Police said the trio was caught in the act following a tip-off from members of the public who noticed suspicious activity at the station. Two 20-litre jerrycans and two 18-litre water dispenser bottles filled with petrol were recovered during the operation.
Governor Nathif Jama said the field day reflects the county’s integrated approach to agriculture, health, nutrition, and social protection.
Ruto called on Kenyans to reject politics built on hatred, tribalism, or division, emphasizing that true development comes from “humility, patience, hard work, and unity.” He pledged to continue using his office to foster cohesion across the nation.
In a statement released on Saturday, January 17, 2026, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Daniel Tanapua was apprehended in Tuum Location, Samburu North Sub-County, for killing his 16-year-old nephew, Alpha Lemoosa.