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8 Jan 2026 - High Court to hear March petition challenging legality of Sh6.9 trillion government loans over alleged misuse.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s governors face stricter Senate scrutiny, with fines and possible arrest for failing to account for county public funds.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenyan diplomat Sanda Ojiambo reflects on her journey from village roots to leading the UN Global Compact with purpose.

8 Jan 2026 - US withdrawal from UNFPA threatens Kenya’s reproductive health programmes, putting millions of women and girls at risk.

8 Jan 2026 - Saccos urge Treasury to reform tax laws as higher KRA levies strain liquidity and limit lending.

8 Jan 2026 - Sculptor Rashid Amin showcases nature-inspired stone works in his “Harmony” exhibition in Nairobi.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s 2025 rate cuts eased borrowing costs but squeezed depositor returns, as banks cautiously adjust loans amid persistent risks.

8 Jan 2026 - Nairobi to curb pollution with a single contractor managing city waste and a new central processing plant.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenyans are cashing in on their digital rights as companies face hefty payouts for data breaches and misuse of personal information.

8 Jan 2026 - The cancellation of Adani’s power project has blown a multi-billion-shilling hole in Kenya’s PPP funding plans.

8 Jan 2026 - The warning follows losses of billions in sacco deposits due to fraud and mismanagement at the unregulated Kuscco.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s motor vehicle registrations and sales surged in 2025, driven by rising demand, stable imports, and easier financing.

8 Jan 2026 - Africa’s future depends on early literacy: by 2050, one in three young people will be African, and every child must learn to read and do basic maths.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya mandates insurers to have Sh2 billion in premiums and proven claims history to offer compulsory medical cover for foreign visitors.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenyan courts in 2025 handed music and film creators millions in copyright rulings, reinforcing artists’ rights and cracking down on infringement.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya lifts electricity moratorium, targets 10,000 MW, while managing costs and demand.

8 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s eTIMS lets buyers issue invoices for informal suppliers, bringing more transactions into the tax system.

8 Jan 2026 - Country officially exits import safeguard regime opening up sector to stiff reginal competition.

8 Jan 2026 - The model, once seen as the most secure, now carries a stigma of uncertainty that can be ended by following in the footsteps of Dubai.

8 Jan 2026 - China dominates Kenya’s imports, driven by strong demand for construction, transport, energy, and manufacturing goods.

8 Jan 2026 - South C building disaster shows planning rules have become negotiable suggestions rather than binding safeguards.

8 Jan 2026 - The first Treasury bond auction of 2026 attracted strong demand from pension funds and fund managers, with investors bidding Sh71.5 billion.

8 Jan 2026 - Once ranked among the poorest retirees globally, more Kenyans are now spending their golden years on luxury travel to destinations like Dubai.

8 Jan 2026 - Once ranked among the poorest retirees globally, more Kenyans are now spending their golden years on luxury travel to destinations like Dubai.

8 Jan 2026 - A rights activist has asked the High Court to remove Maurice Akech from office, accusing the National Construction Authority chief of regulatory…

8 Jan 2026 - Court rules that a notification of award does not constitute a binding contract, dismissing a Sh232 million damages claim against SEZA.

8 Jan 2026 - He says they 'operate contrary to US national interests.'

7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s airfares are rising due to dynamic pricing, higher costs, and limited aircraft, hitting travellers even off-peak.

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 - Kenya’s local electricity generation rose for the first time since 2022, driven by geothermal and solar power.

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 - High Court upholds acquittal of five Nyeri County officials, ruling DPP’s anti-corruption case over “unqualified” hires was unfounded.

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 - 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…

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 - 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 - Over time, I realised that what helped me move forward was not a single tactic or strategy, but a conceptual model.

7 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s Central Bank is selling 281 tonnes of old coins for smelting to make way for new currency.