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The Ministry of Education is addressing school admissions, with CS Ogamba ordering immediate Grade 10 entry and President Ruto directing chiefs to ensure all Junior Secondary School learners report. This comes as the Ministry considers public school ...The Ministry of Education is addressing school admissions, with CS Ogamba ordering immediate Grade 10 entry and President Ruto directing chiefs to ensure all Junior Secondary School learners report. This comes as the Ministry considers public school closures due to low enrollment, while thousands of girls face education barriers. KUCCPS has released lists for HELB and government scholarships. In health, WHO warns of cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoeal outbreaks in nine drought-affected counties, while UHC workers threaten strikes for permanent employment. The Public Health PS highlighted real-time health monitoring. Economically, the government plans to release billions of shillings to agricultural exporters and farmers through the Finance Bill 2026. KRA has also launched a new WhatsApp service for tax filing.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 individuals for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, significantly boosting the court's capacity. Among the prominent nominees is Joseph Katwa Kigen, a senior counsel who has represented President William Ruto.
Ministry of Education mulls the closure of hundreds of under-enrolled public schools.
The Kenyan government is accelerating the construction of the Isiolo–Mandera Regional Road Corridor, prioritizing enhanced security and sustainable development for the critical infrastructure project.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a new digital service allowing Kenyans to file taxes and access various services via a WhatsApp chatbot. This initiative aims to modernize tax management and improve efficiency for taxpayers.
Families displaced by project activities say they have waited for years without payment, while access to some parcels of land remains restricted.
China has expressed serious concerns over the European Commission's proposed cybersecurity package, calling it protectionist and vowing to protect the interests of Chinese companies. This package is seen as targeting Chinese telecommunications suppliers by emphasizing "mandatory de-risking".
Nairobi County is offering a five percent discount on seasonal parking renewals and new subscriptions. This incentive, announced by Governor Johnson Sakaja, aims to encourage motorists to regularize their parking arrangements.
The US military seized its seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean on Tuesday, part of an ongoing campaign to control Venezuela's oil flows. The apprehension of the tanker, named Sagitta, was described as "without incident."
A committee led by former Nominated Senator Agnes Zani has announced nationwide public hearings on the implementation of the NADCO report and the 10-point agenda, beginning on February 2, 2026, in Mombasa.
A three-judge bench of the High Court in Eldoret has ruled that the Small Claims Court (SCC) no longer has jurisdiction over personal injury claims from road traffic accidents, effective January 22, 2026. The court also declared unconstitutional the practice of arresting and committing debtors to civil jail for failure to satisfy judgments.
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