President William Ruto will on Friday afternoon depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th African Union (AU) Summit of Heads of State and Government. This year’s summit will focus on the theme: “Building Resilient Education Systems for Africa’s 21st-Century Human Capital.” The discussions will highlight the urgent…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, has suffered a major setback after the Nairobi High Court declared his decision to merge the Amani National Congress (ANC) party with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) unconstitutional. Delivering judgment on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Mudavadi’s…
President William Ruto on Thursday unveiled the disbursement of Ksh.168 million start-up capital to 6,720 young entrepreneurs from Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties, marking a major step in the government’s drive to grow youth-led businesses. The funds were released under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme during…
President William Ruto has directed that all learners across Kenya report to school starting Friday, January 23, 2026, regardless of financial challenges or lack of uniforms. Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme, the Head of State emphasized…
The High Court of Kenya has declared the creation of offices for 21 advisers to the President unconstitutional, faulting the process used to establish the positions and appoint the office holders. Delivering the ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the actions leading to the establishment of the advisory offices by…
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…
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…
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.…
Media personality Willis Raburu has urged the government to make education free across Kenya, citing recent initiatives by Members of Parliament to ease the financial burden on parents. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Raburu referenced reports that Mathira MP Eric Mwangi Wamumbi had introduced free day secondary education in his…