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- 7 Jan 2026 - High Court upholds acquittal of five Nyeri County officials, ruling DPP’s anti-corruption case over “unqualified” hires was unfounded.
- 7 Jan 2026 - A Nakuru medic has challenged KRA in court, arguing it’s unconstitutional to force taxpayers to prove the authority’s tax assessments wrong.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s local electricity generation rose for the first time since 2022, driven by geothermal and solar power.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya hopes a three-year Agoa extension will shield its apparel and textile exports from hefty US tariffs, protecting thousands of jobs.
- 7 Jan 2026 - High Court bars Treasury from releasing Sh212.8 million IFMIS contract payment over unpaid debt to a business partner.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Fines and penalties hit Sh230 billion, becoming the second-largest revenue source and easing the Exchequer’s burden.
- 7 Jan 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – The Ministry of Health has clarified that Kenya will prioritise the licensing and deployment of qualified local health practitioners before…
- 7 Jan 2026 - JAN 8 – The US will control sales of sanctioned Venezuelan oil “indefinitely” as it prepares to roll back restrictions on the country’s crude in global markets, the White…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s Treasury expects interest rates to drop further in 2026 despite a Sh1 trillion domestic borrowing target.
- 7 Jan 2026 - US exemption deal leaves Kenya struggling to tax American multinationals, threatening billions in expected corporate revenue.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s beer market stirs as a local distributor seeks to block Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL stake sale to Asahi amid ongoing court battles.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Himalayan salt and cayenne won’t burn fat or detox you — lasting results need a balanced diet, hydration, and exercise.
- 7 Jan 2026 - PPARB directed KWS to comply with the law and its earlier orders by properly completing the procurement within 60 days.
- 7 Jan 2026 - MPs are reopening investigations into alleged irregular trading of NSSF bonds flagged by the Central Bank.
- 7 Jan 2026 - The High Court has temporarily stopped the government from implementing the higher standards levy, which was gazetted in August last year. The is after a political party…
- 7 Jan 2026 - As Kenya nears the 2027 election, data—not rallies or roads—may be the most critical democratic infrastructure.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s private sector powers growth, but SMEs face credit gaps and policy uncertainty that could slow the country’s next wave of progress.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Topline Warner Bros. Discovery urged its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s amended $108 billion bid to take over the media giant, which included a large financial…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Rules of origin are no longer just a customs formality—they’re becoming powerful tools in global trade and geopolitical strategy.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s accommodation and food sector jumped 17.7% in Q3 2025, boosted by CHAN 2024.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya warns that blocking duty-free rice imports could trigger a national food crisis, leaving over 3.5 million people at risk of hunger.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Despite Kenya’s 2017 ban, plastic bag offences remain the top environmental violation, exposing manufacturers and retailers to growing ESG risks.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya Airways halts flights to Eldoret as capacity constraints and rising operational costs reshape its domestic network.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Somali and U.S. forces carried out a joint helicopter and drone operation near Jilib, the main stronghold of al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, in what officials described as a…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Over time, I realised that what helped me move forward was not a single tactic or strategy, but a conceptual model.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Leadership in Africa has become synonymous with corruption. As Kenyan journalist John Githongo describes it: “It is a free-for-all, everything is being eaten, everyone is…
- 7 Jan 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya – Imports of industrial machinery, iron, and steel dominated Kenya’s trade bill in the third quarter of 2025, a new data shows, signalling industrial and…
- 7 Jan 2026 - JERUSALEM, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Israel raised 6 billion U.S. dollars in its first international bond offering since the ceasefire with Hamas took effect in October last year,…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s Central Bank is selling 281 tonnes of old coins for smelting to make way for new currency.
- 7 Jan 2026 - East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has moved to clarify reports linking an ongoing court case to the recently announced transaction … ContinuedThe post EABL Dismisses…
- 7 Jan 2026 - As AI transforms work, thriving depends on passion, human skills, and relentless focus, as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang shows.
- 7 Jan 2026 - From job loss to a thriving hibiscus wine business, Teddy Fidelis Lyimo is turning an overlooked crop into a regional success story.
- 7 Jan 2026 - The arrest and conviction of three Chinese nationals in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has renewed scrutiny on how illicit finance networks help sustain…
- 7 Jan 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – Carrefour has entered the Ethiopian retail market through a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of the Midroc…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s new Disabilities Act tightens employer obligations, pairing tougher penalties with tax incentives to drive workplace inclusion.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Makeshift businesses are rapidly spreading from city centres into surrounding estates and residential neighbourhoods.
- 7 Jan 2026 - JAN 7 – Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has called on Elon Musk’s X to urgently deal with its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok being used to create non-consensual…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Mobile apps and social media have overtaken websites as Kenya’s leading online shopping channels.
- 7 Jan 2026 - A stronger rand and surging metal prices have pushed South Africa’s benchmark equity index to its highest level since 2019.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Crime can take many forms, from violent and organised crime to human trafficking, gender-based violence, and terrorism. South Africa tops the list with the highest crime rate…
- 7 Jan 2026 - JAN 7 – President William Ruto chaired a multi-agency government team meeting on Wednesday to advance the State’s response to the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse and…
- 7 Jan 2026 - OPPO Kenya has announced the launch of its new OPPO A6x series, the latest addition to its successful A Series … ContinuedThe post OPPO Kenya Launches A6x Series With 5-Year…
- 7 Jan 2026 - The United Nations recently revealed that the M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, is looking to establish an autonomously governed region within the eastern part of…
- 7 Jan 2026 - The State agencies received no development funding in the first five months of the financial year.
- 7 Jan 2026 - Samsung Electronics convened leaders across industries in to discuss the importance of smart home interoperability in the first of its … ContinuedThe post When Everything…
- 7 Jan 2026 - CANBERRA, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Australia’s annual rate of inflation fell to 3.4 percent in the year to November 2025, according to official data released on Wednesday by the…
- 7 Jan 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – Increased exports to African countries in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 helped boost Kenya’s export earnings, new data from the Kenya National Bureau…
- 7 Jan 2026 - The High Court has barred the Treasury from releasing contract payments to an Ifmis-linked contractor after finding that an arbitration-backed debt owed to its business…
- 7 Jan 2026 - The United States has widened a controversial visa bond programme, extending requirements for refundable cash deposits of up to US$15,000 when applying for certain visitor…
- 7 Jan 2026 - Petitioners sought to compel KPA to undertake meaningful stakeholder consultation, impact assessment, and cost-benefit analysis before introducing or revising tariffs.