- Several senior US Federal Reserve officials raised concerns in December that the fight against inflation may have "stalled" in recent months, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
- Ex-Harambee Stars midfielder Victor Wanyama has paid his tribute to the late Ezekiel Otuoma. He died in December after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
- Leonard Omusula, known for the viral "Jina Hutaki" phrase, is back on the streets after being evicted due to unpaid rent, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans.
- Former students of Yururu Primary School in Meru county have joined hands to rebuild the institution, which has become an eyesore after years of neglect.
- A bedsitter located in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, priced at KSh 35,000, has sparked debate online as Kenyans express disbelief over its quality and price tag.
- A video has surfaced showing the principal of St Anne's Girls' High School, Nairobi, covering her face in shame a day after locking students out due to fee arrears.
- UK music sales reached a record high in 2024 thanks to massive streaming and increased vinyl purchases of hits by top artists, notably Taylor Swift, an industry body revealed Wednesday.
- Elizabeth Borett Obot Chepkerich, born in 1890, passed away peacefully at her home in Bomet county on January 7, 2025. She will be buried on January 16, 2025.
- Pastor James Ng'ang'a has cautioned men who prefer come-we-stay marriages without introducing themselves to their wives' parents, sparking mixed reactions.
- Kenya Railways and the World Bank invite stakeholders to a meeting on January 16, 2025, to discuss the KSh 86 billion Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project.
- A man identified as Timothy Brown shared that his girlfriend invited her children to his house, but he didn't let them eat his food as it belonged to his dear kids.
- Mungai Eve seems to have a lot of tea regarding her relationship with her ex, Trevor, and has disclosed how much control her ex had over her social media.
- Kibet Bull's mother has disclosed that her son's abduction cost him a coveted scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering in Israel.
- Juliani and his baby mama, Brenda Wairimu, are elated after their daughter, Amor, turned 10. The two ex-lovebirds have been co-parenting despite breakup.
- DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa accused Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah of trivialising the issue of abductions that were widely reported recently.
- KRA announces virtual tax training sessions on five tax categories, including PAYE, VAT and eTIMS, Excise duties, Monthly Rental income and Turn Over Taxes.
- Justice Chacha Mwita said it was unconstitutional to keep holding suspects beyond the prescribed period. He directed IG Douglas Kanja to produce the missing Kenyans.
- A video shared by Liz Agemo captures the emotional moment when her children, Chelsea and Christopher, eagerly run to welcome their nanny home after the holiday.
- In March 2020, Yassin Makolo took a KSh 250,000 bank loan to build a house for his parents, who had lived in rentals for year. He hopes to make progress in 2025.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned Wednesday that fascism could return as X owner Elon Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, "openly attacks our institutions" and "stirs up hatred".
- Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared to blame the ball for their Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. Carabao Cup hit back at the Gunners boss with a cheeky post.
- The US private sector added fewer jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with hiring and wage increases both cooling. According to ADP, wage gains slowed in December, with those staying in their jobs seeing pay growth ease to 4.6 percent.
- A driver who was transporting banned polythene bags to Kisii died in a tragic crash in Kisumu. Another three people perished in an accident in Mayanja Kibuke market.
- St John Ambulance reported that the accident occured in the Soweto area along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Wednesday, January 8. Three people were injured.
- The effect of new tariffs under consideration by US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to be "significant or persistent," a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.
- An elderly Luo man has touched many people on the internet with the story of how his children took away their mother after she allegedly lied about him.
- Felicity Shiru was hesitant to comment on the relationship and even claimed not to understand co-parenting. However, she eventually spilled the beans.
- Jamaican star Shenseea shared her 2025 resolution to walk closer to God. Meanwhile, her Raha Fest show in Kenya faced disruptions due to chaos at the venue.
- Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and political will aplenty -- to stand up to US Big Tech once Donald Trump is back.
- Consumator recalled how he received negative comments after losing weight. The comedian revealed that he was suffering from tuberculosis, popularly known as TB.
- Most of the mothers say they were unable to clear the bills because of challenges in registering SHIF. Some of them were foreign nationals from neighboring Burundi
- Carey Priscilla and Benito revealed their newborn daughter’s face, sharing a heartfelt prayer for her future. Fans reacted by wishing blessings for their family.
- CNN's Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo has declared he does not intend to vie for a parliamentary seat in the 2027 general election, after being asked to consider it.
- World's richest man Elon Musk is 'interested' in buying Liverpool. The club recently sold a minority stake and current owners have faced intense criticism.
- Carol Sonnie's video of her daughter trying out uniforms has gone viral. Netizens commended her for always trying to give her child the best in life.
- A Kirinyaga mother, Grace Migwi is desperately searching for her daughter, Shirleen Wambui. The Form Three girl left home for salon on Friday, January 3.
- Bishop Mark might have been unaware of the reaction many netizens would have had after meeting with William Ruto. The calls he got were not pleasing.
- Many African leaders and analysts fear that Donald Trump’s second term could exacerbate existing challenges while complicating efforts to tackle critical issues.
- Politician Billy Mijunga has explained why President William Ruto should exercise caution ahead of 2027 polls despite his relationship with key political figures.
- Radio Jambo presenter Lion Deh mourns the tragic loss of his child. His colleague Massawe Japani shared the heartbreaking news on air during her show.
- Jmash Kamau, a former prison officer, is pleading for help to get reinstated after leaving his job five years ago to care for his wife and newborn in Kitengela.
