French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, not only for his stern rebuke of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats but also for his striking choice of eyewear. Macron delivered his speech wearing blue reflective aviator sunglasses indoors, a bold accessory that…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed that second-hand clothes (mitumba) are here to stay in Kenya, emphasizing that the government has no plans to ban their importation. Speaking to the Nairobi Markets leadership at State House on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the President said Kenya’s position remains constant despite several countries…
A Nairobi woman has moved to court, suing a doctor over claims that he performed surgery on her without holding a valid practising licence. Lydia Mokeira Minyega, through her lawyer Danstan Omari, told the court that she was admitted for emergency treatment in early January 2026 following an assault and…
Kitutu Chache Constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has been arraigned and granted a Ksh.100,000 cash bail following charges of assault. Appearing before Narok Resident Magistrate Ester Mwikali Mutuku, Kibagendi was accused of assaulting Asterico Omariba on November 27, 2025, in Kisii town, causing him bodily harm. Case Background The…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, revealing that 28 individuals have recorded statements to assist investigators. Jirongo, 64, died in a fatal road accident in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will double the budget of the President’s Award-Kenya to enable the programme to reach more students and overcome financial constraints that have limited its operations. Speaking at State House Nairobi during the presentation of the Gold Award on Wednesday, January 21, 2026,…
President William Ruto has nominated former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Francis Meja for appointment as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The announcement was made in a communique released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who noted…
A Nairobi court has heard shocking revelations of how more than Ksh.51 million was allegedly paid to a man posing as a Canadian Embassy official, leaving dozens of Kenyans stranded, arrested at airports, or turned back during transit. The case, before Milimani Trial Magistrate Paul Mutai, details how the elaborate…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has called on county governments to diversify and actively promote tourism products within their regions, as Kenya sets ambitious targets of 5.5 million international visitors and Ksh.1.1 trillion in tourism earnings by 2028. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement with the Council of Governors…
The High Court of Kenya will deliver its judgment on the legality of graffiti on matatus on February 9, 2026, following the conclusion of final submissions in a case before Justice Bahati Mwamuye. Background of the Case The petition was filed by individuals challenging regulations that ban graffiti on matatus.…