Rescue efforts continue in Nairobi's South C after a building collapse. One person is dead and another missing. President Ruto is proposing the death penalty for drug offences, a stance supported by CS Murkomen who promises tougher crackdowns. This follows Rigathi Gachagua's claims of Ruto benefiting from laundered funds. Meanwhile, the SRC has approved a 2.06 billion Kenyan Shillings pay rise for civil servants, backdated to July 2025. Education CS Ogamba has clarified that reports on KCSE exam results are false.
The political rivalry between Cyrus Jirongo and Musalia Mudavadi has profoundly shaped the political landscape of Western Kenya for over two decades. This long-standing competition symbolized the region's quest for a dominant political figure, reflecting ambition, influence, and wealth on the national stage. Currently, a significant political realignment is underway in the Mulembe nation ahead of the 2027 General Election. This realignment is potentially marginalizing veteran politicians and testing the political grip of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
Rescue operations are continuing for the third day at a collapsed building in South C, Nairobi. The Kenyan government initially confirmed that two people were trapped in the collapsed structure. The government later revised the number of individuals trapped after reviewing available CCTV footage from the scene. A multi-agency team has begun a probe to determine the cause of the South C building collapse. Reports noted the rescue operation had entered its second day, with live news updates being provided on the situation.
U.S. special forces conducted a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture and removal of Maduro and his wife from the country. Following the U.S. action, Venezuela declared a state of emergency after U.S. airstrikes reportedly hit its capital and other states. The U.S. move against President Maduro has sparked both condemnation and support internationally. A Swahili report noted the operation drew significant international criticism.
Fourteen people have died in two separate road accidents that occurred in Machakos and Nakuru counties. The death toll from a road accident in Katumani on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway has risen to eight, following the deaths of two more individuals at Machakos Level 5 Hospital. In Nakuru County, a separate tragic road accident in Kikopey, Gilgil, has resulted in the deaths of six people. The death toll in the Kikopey accident also rose after one victim succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment. NTV Kenya highlighted a concerning return of fatalities on Kenyan roads in 2026.
Parents in Limuru are expressing concern over the significant increase in transportation costs and the prices of school supplies as schools prepare to reopen. In Kajiado, parents are facing difficulties paying school fees due to a significant decrease in livestock prices caused by an ongoing drought, severely impacting their ability to meet educational expenses. Amid these challenges, President William Ruto has refuted claims that his administration has increased secondary school fees. He urged citizens to disregard such assertions. Clerics have also urged parents to exercise heightened vigilance as schools reopen.
Mali secured a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, progressing to the quarter-finals after their match ended 1-1. Mali played much of the game with 10 men. In another last-16 match in Tangiers, teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored a late goal to secure a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan. Meanwhile, 2026 presents a stark contrast for Kenya's national football teams. The women's team, Harambee Starlets, anticipates an active year on the continental stage, while the men's team, Harambee Stars, will have a period of rebuilding with limited competitive matches.
A recent petition has initiated discussions about reverting to Kenya's 8-4-4 education system through adjustments to the current curriculum. New proposals are generating significant discussion regarding the direction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya, raising questions about a potential return to the 8-4-4 system. This debate is occurring as preparations for the transition to senior secondary school under the CBC framework are nearing completion. This transition is described as a significant step in the country's education reform.
Kenya's sugar market is now open to COMESA competition after safeguard expiry, impacting local millers. Meanwhile, a South C building collapsed due to non-compliance, and China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top EV seller globally.
Rescue efforts continue in South C, Nairobi, after a building collapse claimed one life, with another person still missing. Meanwhile, President Ruto proposes a new law imposing the death penalty for drug offences, a stance echoed by CS Murkomen who vows intensified crackdowns. This comes as Rigathi Gachagua alleges Ruto benefited from laundered funds from Minnesota. Separately, the SRC has approved a 2.06 billion Kenyan Shillings pay rise for civil servants, backdated to July 2025. Education CS Ogamba has debunked false reports about KCSE exam results release.
