- The forecast suggests that the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, and parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley will likely receive near to above-average rainfall, continuing from February with occasional breaks.
- President Donald Trump announced pulling the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), dealing a major blow to Africa and other developing countries.
- The forecast indicates that Northeastern counties—including Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo—will experience occasional rainfall, which is likely to be below the normal amounts for the season.
- The victim's lawyer, Willis Otieno, informed Justice Margaret Muigai that seven years have passed since the victim was killed during the 2017 post-election violence.
- According to Section 22 (3) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act CAP 253 of the Laws of Kenya, using the title “Doctor” without being registered or licensed as a medical practitioner or dentist, or without having a legitimate doctoral qualification, is an offense.
- In his application, Dr Gikenyi wants the tests halted as they were introduced without public participation. He alleged that no stakeholders were involved in the process.
- Signed by nearly 200 nations in 2015, the Paris Agreement is a landmark accord designed to curb global temperature rises by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- President Ruto was received by his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi,at the headquarters of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Heliopolis.
- Speaking on Wednesday during a consultative meeting with Tharaka Nithi County residents and leaders, Kindiki emphasized that his focus remains on national development.
- He questioned the rationale behind such a political agenda, emphasizing that the government’s focus remains on delivering its development promises to Kenyans.
- The county promised a review on Tuesday while responding to an announcement by President Donald Trump ordering 90-day suspension of funding for these projects.
- WHO noted that 39.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023, and a disruption in funding could lead to a surge in new infections and deaths.
- The Trump administration expects up to 10% of employees to accept the offer, or around 200,000 of the more than two million workers the federal government employs, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
- The scientists highlight that these wildfires are highly complex with multiple factors playing a role, but they are confident that a warming climate is making LA more prone to intense fire events.
- I will promote greater people-to-people exchanges between our countries, fostering deeper understanding and strengthening the long-standing friendship and mutual trust that date back to our struggles for national liberation and development.
- Gathecha expressed concern that the move by US, the largest financial contributor to the program, would have significant consequences on Kenya’s efforts to combat HIV and AIDS.
- According to the Met department, heavy rains will be received in Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and South-eastern lowlands during the period.
- Wetangula pointed out the far-reaching implications if the fund was to cease operation and emphasized the need to also consider other options beyond the court process.
- According to the prosecution, between 2017 and 2024, Obure forged a board resolution from a company trading as AC and Others Limited and used it to convince unsuspecting investors that he owned Senteu Plaza.
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the assaults carried out by protesters expressing anger over the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC is a serious violation of international law.
- During his inaugural address, Trump declared a "national energy emergency," signaling a rollback of environmental regulations and an expansion of oil and gas exploration.
- NAIVASHA, Kenya Jan 28 – National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge has urged departmental committees to expedite the handling of over 200 pending legislative proposals. Speaking at the 2025 Mid-Term Retreat in Naivasha, Njoroge warned that the backlog poses a worrying trend and risks demoralizing MPs…
- NAIVASHA, Kenya Jan 28 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for the immediate reconstitution of House Committees, emphasizing performance, consistent attendance, and active participation as the core criteria for membership. Wetang’ula described committees as the “engine of…
- NAIVASHA, Kenya Jan 28 — National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called on Members of Parliament to refocus on their constitutional mandate and take proactive steps to counter misinformation surrounding legislative proposals. Speaking during the mid-term retreat for members of the…
- Lawal appeared in a federal court in Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, with shackles on his wrists and ankles, US media reported.
- The full impact of the pause is not yet clear, although the memo specifies that Medicaid and Social Security benefits are not affected. It comes days after the US halted nearly all foreign aid.
- At least 231 MPs are allied to Kenya Kwanza, including 179 elected and others poached from the opposition. With ODM entering the fold, the count could grow to more than 260.
- He noted that the suspension of US aid would significantly hinder the ability of many African countries to achieve health targets and other development goals.
- The summit provides a platform for governments, private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society to advance the ambitious goal of providing electricity access to 300 million people by 2030.
- Jan 28 – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to a strong and trusted partnership between India and the United States. Modi congratulated Trump on his historic second term, describing him as a “dear…
- The two leaders also reviewed Kenya’s leadership in the MSS mission in Haiti, agreeing on a joint strategy to ensure its effectiveness in restoring security to the crisis-hit Caribbean nation.
- DeepSeek’s rise challenges long-held assumptions about U.S. dominance in AI and the effectiveness of Washington’s export controls aimed at limiting China’s access to advanced chips for AI development.
