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Nairobi, Kenya — January 30, 2026 — In a significant legal development today, the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a crucial ruling in the ongoing dispute over former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. The apex court dismissed key applications by Gachagua and the National Assembly, allowing the High Court proceedings related to his impeachment to resume. The five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, ruled that the Supreme Court cannot halt ongoing High Court cases — it only has jurisdiction to stay matters that are before the Court of Appeal. What the Supreme Court Ruled Background of the Legal…

New Report Reveals Kenya’s Most Listened-To Radio Stations Radio remains the most popular and widely used media platform in Kenya, despite the rapid growth of digital and social media platforms. According to the latest Kenya Audience Tracker report by Ipsos, an estimated 33 million Kenyans tune in to radio regularly, making it the country’s most consumed form of media. The report, which was released on Thursday, shows that radio continues to enjoy massive audiences across the country. This strong performance highlights the medium’s ability to adapt and stay relevant, even as more Kenyans gain access to smartphones, internet services, and…

Sakaja Unveils New County Law Targeting Bars and Clubs Through Digital Licensing Nairobi bar and club owners are set to experience major relief after Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration introduced LiquorPay, a new cashless digital system designed to simplify the process of applying for and renewing liquor licenses. The platform eliminates long queues, delays, and paperwork that traders have complained about for years. The launch of LiquorPay marks a major shift in how more than 13,000 bar, club, and entertainment business owners in Nairobi County access operating permits. Instead of making repeated trips to county offices, traders can now complete the…

Controversial Kenyan preacher Prophet David Owuor has publicly responded to claims by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that he recently travelled to Italy for knee surgery, despite being widely known for preaching about miraculous healings. In a firm and strongly worded statement shared on his official social media platforms on Thursday, January 29, Owuor dismissed the remarks, describing them as false, misleading, and not backed by any verified facts. He insisted that the claims were unfair and misrepresented both his recent travels and his ministry. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness, the allegations attributed…

Museveni’s Son Issues Apology to the U.S. After Sanction Threats Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has publicly apologised to the United States following growing calls for sanctions against him over alleged human rights abuses linked to Uganda’s highly disputed 2026 general elections. In a statement released on Friday, January 30, General Muhoozi said he had deleted a series of controversial social media posts that had sparked outrage both locally and internationally. He admitted that he had been misinformed when making the remarks, which attracted sharp criticism from foreign governments and human rights groups. “I want…

Kenyans should prepare for higher prices of basic food items and essential services in the coming months after new data showed a steady increase in the cost of living. According to the latest figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), prices of key commodities such as maize, kale, cabbage, fortified maize flour, and Irish potatoes have continued to rise, adding pressure on household budgets. In its most recent Consumer Price Indices and Inflation Rates report released on Friday, KNBS revealed that the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages category recorded a 7.3 per cent increase on an annual basis…

Govt to Immortalise Raila Odinga at National Archives The Kenyan government has announced plans to permanently preserve condolence messages received from across the world following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The messages, which came from foreign governments, international institutions, regional bodies, and individuals, will be kept as part of Kenya’s national heritage for future generations. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the condolence messages have been carefully compiled and bound into special volumes. These volumes will be stored and made accessible at several national institutions, including the Kenya National Archives, the Kenya National Library Service, the…

Gachagua Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Church Attack in Ultimatum to IG Kanja Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has issued a strong warning that he will lead nationwide protests if police officers allegedly involved in the violent attack at ACK Witima Church in Othaya are not arrested before February 16. The former Deputy President says he will not back down until those he believes are responsible are disarmed, charged in court, and removed from active duty. Speaking during a press conference held in Nairobi on Friday, January 30, Gachagua directly addressed the Inspector General of Police, Douglas…

Dramatic Scene in Kware as Phone Snatcher Jumps Into Sewer to Escape Angry Mob In a dramatic and tense moment captured on video circulating widely on social media, an alleged phone snatcher in Kware, a neighbourhood in Embakasi, Nairobi, was seen making a desperate bid to escape an angry crowd by leaping into a drainage channel full of water and sewage. According to multiple video clips and eyewitness posts shared on Facebook and Instagram, the incident unfolded after the suspected thief was allegedly caught in the act of snatching a mobile phone from a resident. As bystanders realised what had…

Hot Mic Moment: Eugene Wamalwa and Kalonzo Musyoka Recall Raila Odinga’s Political Protests A brief “hot mic” incident involving senior Kenyan opposition leaders took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, just before a joint press engagement at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi. Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka were unintentionally overheard on a live microphone talking about past political events linked to Raila Odinga. The conversation happened seconds before leaders of the United Opposition took the stage to speak to journalists after a meeting with officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…