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The government is deploying KDF and NIS alongside police to Isiolo, Laikipia, Samburu, and Meru to combat banditry. This follows the resignation of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan. The High Court rejected a bid to retain President Ruto's 21 advisors, ...The government is deploying KDF and NIS alongside police to Isiolo, Laikipia, Samburu, and Meru to combat banditry. This follows the resignation of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan. The High Court rejected a bid to retain President Ruto's 21 advisors, while postmortems uncovered torture in the Kenyatta Market deaths. New NSSF deductions will impact payslips, sparking criticism from Cotu against FKE for opposing the rates. The Matatu Owners Association plans weekly Monday strikes. Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka has become Azimio's new party leader, and the Senate aims to block the Education Ministry's proposed ECDE teacher training merger due to devolution concerns.••• Listen for full story (6 min)(more in audio brief)
Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after serving since 2015. His resignation was announced without detailed reasons but followed consultations within the commission.
Postmortem examinations have revealed that Daniel Nuthu, 45, and James Nzau, 29, died from severe blunt force trauma and torture after an alleged assault at Kenyatta Market. The findings include evidence that red pepper and maize were forced down their throats, intensifying allegations of police involvement.
Kenyan employees and employers will face significant changes to payslips and payroll costs starting February 2026 due to the final phase of the NSSF Act, 2013 implementation. These adjustments will lead to higher mandatory pension contributions, particularly for higher earners, aimed at boosting long-term retirement savings.
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu-Kenya), led by Secretary General Francis Atwoli, has strongly criticized the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE) for allegedly inciting opposition to the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates, accusing them of misrepresenting the impact of deductions and downplaying long-term retirement benefits.
The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has announced weekly Monday strikes, threatening severe transport disruptions across Kenya due to ongoing grievances with the government. This decision follows alleged government inaction regarding the matatu sector's concerns, particularly growing insecurity.
The Kenyan Senate is moving to block a proposed merger of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teacher training with primary teacher education, citing constitutional concerns over devolution. Senators warn that the Ministry of Education's directive infringes on functions constitutionally assigned to county governments and could destabilize early learning.
Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed the new leader of the Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya coalition, following a leadership overhaul ratified by the coalition's governing bodies on February 2, 2026. These changes, aimed at revitalizing the coalition, also saw the replacement of Secretary General Junet Mohamed.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accepted his appointment as Party Leader of the Azimio Coalition, promising principled leadership focused on national renewal. His acceptance follows significant leadership changes within the coalition, aiming to enhance internal coordination and operational effectiveness.
The High Court of Kenya has rejected a request to halt its earlier ruling that invalidated the appointment of 21 presidential advisors, deeming the applications to be res judicata.
