An audit by Kenya's Ministry of Health has revealed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) lost Sh11 billion due to fraudulent claims from private hospitals. Separately, Tower Sacco revealed a loss of Sh149.5 million in cash deposits held at the embattled Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) amid a mismanagement scandal. In other financial news, Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Kenya’s sovereign credit rating from B3 to Caa1, reflecting a decline in the country’s near-term default risk. Additionally, Kenya is funding the rehabilitation of the Mombasa Road with Sh4.5 billion from securitised Roads Maintenance Levy (RML) funds, part of a larger Sh21 billion allocation.
Digital content creator Useful Idioty was involved in an altercation with Vicer Munez, a member of Oga Obinna’s security team, with a video of the incident going viral on Instagram. In a separate social media event, content creator Maureen Ngigi definitively shut down speculation about reconciling with her ex-boyfriend, Commentator 254, during a Q&A session. Award-winning gospel artist Guardian Angel also used a digital platform, posting an Instagram video on January 27, 2026, to clarify that he has no plans to become a pastor despite building a church. Additionally, Raymond Omosa, known as Kenyan Prince, discussed his rags-to-riches journey on the Iko Nini podcast, addressing his wealth as a reflection of his past struggles.
Two Turkish citizens have been detained in Kenya on suspicion of terrorism financing. A court in Mombasa has ordered the extended detention of the two Turkish nationals for an additional five days, a decision stemming from an ongoing investigation into alleged terror financing activities. In a separate security incident, teachers in Garissa have issued an ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The ultimatum follows an Al Shabaab attack on Hulughu School. This incident underscores the persistent security challenges affecting education in the region.
