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January 2026

IG Kanja Takes Administrative Action Against 6 Senior Officers Over Nandi Hills Pool Scandal

The IG-NPS reiterates to every officer that they bear a solemn duty as custodians of public safety, security, and property,
This action deliberately focuses on local commanders to ensure they are held fully accountable for all conduct within their jurisdictions,

KHRC, Civil Society Groups Seek Clarification on ODPP Senior Appointments

Public oversight helps prevent abuse of power, political interference, or arbitrary decision-making, and ensures that prosecutorial discretion is exercised lawfully, rationally, and in a manner that promotes justice,

U.S Calls for Review of Uganda Security Ties After Muhoozi’s ‘Reckless’ Tweets

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has rejected a public apology issued by Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, describing it as hollow and insufficient, and calling for tougher sanctions against Uganda

Rigathi Gachagua Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Alleged Assassination Attempt in Othaya

We spoke with the IG head on and told him the attack on Sunday was not an ordinary attack. It was an assassination attempt targeted at Gachagua planned by the government. A special squad of 12 officers was sent to attack us in church,
We have told the IG that before we come back on February 16, those members of the Unit need to be arrested, disarmed and taken to court. He must give that assurance,

NTSA and Police Launch Digital ID Pilot to Track Nairobi Riders

When an accident occurs, law enforcement will investigate and ensure compensation, rather than allowing individuals to take the law into their own hands,
Currently, we are having a multiagency discussion headed by NTSA. We are doing a pilot at Nairobi City where we intend to register all motorcyclists whom we want to register and give them a separate number apart from the number plate, which is already online,

Nairobi County Transitions to Digital System of Paying for Liquor Licenses

Lydia Mathiahustler and Business Opportunities
This system gives power of licensing back to traders at their doorsteps and eliminates corruption, increase revenue transparency, and eases the cost of doing business for entrepreneurs,
Myke Rabarnairobi County Liquor Board Chairman
The system is not to punish the traders. It is designed to create a free and friendly environment for traders within the county and eliminate the bottlenecks associated with the manual system,

Maize, Electricity and Other Essentials Set to Cost More in 2026, KNBS Report

Over the same period, the cost of fortified maize flour rose from KSh162.56 to KSh173.51 for a 2-kilogram packet

General Muhoozi Apologises to the U.S. After Sanction Threats

Muhoozigeneral
I want to apologise to our great friends, the United States. I have spoken with the US Ambassador, and everything is okay. We will continue our military cooperation as usual,

United Opposition to Present Security Complaints to National Police Service

The visit is prompted by sustained attacks, harassment, intimidation, and violations of rights directed at opposition leaders and their supporters across the country. These incidents have been reported to various police stations and relevant commands; however, to date, no investigations, updates, or corrective actions have been communicated or undertaken by the National Police Service,

Senate CPAC Asks Governors to Suspend Foreign Travel Until March

Moses KajwangcPAC chairperson
Travelling abroad is not a constitutional obligation and cannot override Parliament’s mandate to hold county executives accountable for public funds,
Moses KajwangcPAC chairperson
We have reviewed the request by the Governor, and we are of the strong view that the reasons given are not justifiable under the law,

Husband, Wife Charged in Ksh22 Million National Oil Fraud

The husband and wife, along with a third accomplice, were arraigned for their alleged involvement in a scheme that led to the misappropriation of Ksh22,151,983 from the National Oil Corporation of Kenya. Their arrest followed a formal complaint by the corporation regarding the theft and misappropriation of substantial public funds,
After review, the ODPP concurred with the investigators' recommendations to charge the three with conspiracy to defraud, theft by servant, forgery, and possession of proceeds of crime, among other offences,

Ruto Promises Support to Woman Who Pleads for Business Aid in Kisii

The governor has promised to waive the business license for you so that you can operate. We will also mentor you to ensure your business does not fail,
I have plans to start a laundromat because no one in our locality has ventured into it,
We are looking for 90,000 youth whom we want to equip with abilities. We will support you with Ksh 36,000 to attend a course and also pay for your exams so that you can get certificates to show that you have the abilities to help you in life,

Ruto, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Review Trade and Security at State House Meeting

William Rutopresident
Met United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who is on a two-day visit to Kenya, at the State House, Nairobi. We discussed various bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. Pleased that our bilateral trade is also mutually beneficial and balanced, giving the private sector many opportunities to do business and thrive,