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Mass layoffs are expected as the government plans to close nearly 300 companies. This comes as 23 counties face severe drought, increasing calls for urgent intervention. An audit has uncovered 87,000 'ghost learners' siphoning 1.1 billion Kenyan Shil...Mass layoffs are expected as the government plans to close nearly 300 companies. This comes as 23 counties face severe drought, increasing calls for urgent intervention. An audit has uncovered 87,000 'ghost learners' siphoning 1.1 billion Kenyan Shillings annually, leading to reforms in the Ministry of Education, including standardized senior school fees from 2026. Separately, the Inua Jamii program has disbursed 2.54 billion Kenyan Shillings to over 1.2 million vulnerable households. The government also designated 13 individuals for terrorism financing, ordering an asset freeze, while the High Court urged an AI policy framework. Cancer patients are grappling with critical drug shortages in public hospitals. Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya criticised President Ruto's PAYE tax exemption proposal as a 'political gimmick'. President Ruto also announced new government appointments across various state institutions.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed the government has repatriated nearly 20 Kenyans lured into the Russia-Ukraine war through fake job scams, issuing a strong warning against fraudulent overseas employment offers. This comes after the recovery of three Kenyan bodies from eastern Ukraine on February 6, 2026, shedding light on a pervasive issue of recruitment fraud.
The Registrar of Companies in Kenya, Damaris Lukwo, has announced plans to shut down nearly 300 companies within the next three months. This action, affecting various key sectors, could put thousands of jobs at risk.
The Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorized police officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects in Mombasa County due to a surge in violent gang activity. This directive comes amidst intensifying operations targeting gangs like 'panga boys' and follows several high-profile violent incidents.
Cancer patients in Kenya are facing critical drug shortages at public hospitals, forcing them to incur exorbitant costs at private facilities or risk their health. This situation has led to significant distress and calls for urgent government intervention to address procurement delays and ensure consistent availability of life-saving medications.
A prolonged drought is severely impacting 23 counties in Kenya, displacing families and causing livestock deaths as communities search for water and pasture. The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) warns conditions will worsen, with children and pastoralist families in arid and semi-arid regions being the most vulnerable.
An audit in Kenya has exposed 87,000 "ghost learners" in government systems, along with 26 non-operational schools, leading to an estimated Ksh 1.1 billion lost annually through siphoned capitation funds. This discovery has prompted a major cleanup by the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry of Education has gazetted a new senior school fees structure, effective January 5, 2026, aimed at standardizing charges and eliminating extra levies. This applies to all public senior schools under both the Competency-Based Education (CBE) and 8-4-4 systems, as announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
The Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh 2.54 billion under the January 2026 Inua Jamii payment cycle, benefiting over 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. This crucial financial aid aims to support targeted individuals amid prevailing harsh economic conditions and drought in several parts of the country.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed a significant wildfire at Lake Nakuru National Park was successfully contained after images of the blaze circulated on social media. The fire, which occurred on the night of Friday, February 6, 2026, raged close to residential areas but was prevented from causing more extensive damage.
A fire that ignited in the Lake View Estate on Friday evening was successfully contained after spreading into Lake Nakuru National Park. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities reported from the incident.
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