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Kiraitu Murungi Steps Away from Active Politics to Focus on Workplace Happiness Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has officially announced his retirement from active politics, marking the end of a long and influential political career that has spanned more than three decades. Going forward, Kiraitu says he wants to dedicate his time and energy to promoting happiness, mental well-being, and positive work culture, especially among leaders and professionals. Kiraitu made the announcement on Tuesday, January 27, while speaking at Laikipia University, where he received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his long service to the country and his contribution to…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that continued delays in reviewing electoral boundaries could pose a serious risk to the smooth conduct of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, January 27, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission has already gone beyond the constitutional timeline set for boundary delimitation. According to the Constitution, electoral boundaries should be reviewed every eight to twelve years. However, the last review was conducted in 2012, meaning the next review should have been completed by March 2024. Ethekon explained that boundary delimitation is a critical democratic process because…

Wetang’ula Warns MPs Over Repeated Summons of Ruto’s Appointees National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued a strong warning to Members of Parliament over what he described as the excessive and uncoordinated summoning of senior government officials by parliamentary committees. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2026 Legislative Retreat for Members of the National Assembly held in Nakuru, Wetang’ula said his office has received several complaints from members of the Executive who feel they are being unfairly and repeatedly summoned to appear before Parliament. According to the Speaker, Cabinet Secretaries (CSs), Principal Secretaries (PSs), and heads of key state institutions are…

Ruto Appoints 15 New Judges to the Court of Appeal President William Ruto has officially appointed 15 new judges to the Court of Appeal after receiving their names from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The appointments were gazetted on Tuesday, making the judges’ elevation to the country’s second-highest court formal and legally binding. The move follows the successful completion of public interviews and vetting by the JSC, which was carried out last week. During the process, candidates were assessed on integrity, professional competence, experience, and suitability to serve at the appellate level. Among those appointed are Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi, Mathews…

Local Man Goes Viral for Demonstrating How a “Male Sanitary Pad” Is Worn A video showing a local man demonstrating how to use what he calls a “male sanitary pad” has gone viral on social media platforms this week. The clip, widely shared on platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook, shows the man explaining the pad’s placement and purpose, and has sparked mixed reactions online. In the footage, the man holds up a pad marketed for men and proceeds to show viewers how it is positioned on underwear. He explains that these pads are meant to help men who experience…

The National Research Fund (NRF) has announced the opening of applications for the Postgraduate Research Grant for the 2025/2026 financial year, in a move aimed at boosting research, innovation, and knowledge development in Kenya. In a public notice released on Tuesday, January 27, the Fund invited eligible postgraduate students from both public and private universities across the country to apply for the competitive funding programme. The grants are designed to support students pursuing Master’s and doctoral studies whose research ideas have the potential to contribute to national development. NRF explained that the funding programme is part of its broader mandate…

Kindiki Rejects Claims Linking His Staff to Othaya Church Attack Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly denied allegations made by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed that one of Kindiki’s bodyguards was involved in the violent incident that occurred during a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday, January 25. In a statement released on Monday, January 26, Kindiki dismissed the claims, saying the person captured in a photo circulating widely on social media is not known to him. He clarified that the individual is neither part of his personal security team nor a…

Governor Faces Heat Over KSh5 Million Spent on Speaker’s Housewarming Party Vihiga Governor Wilber Otichilo has come under intense scrutiny after it emerged that KSh5 million in county funds was used to finance a housewarming party for the county assembly speaker. The issue was raised when the governor appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, where senators questioned the decision to spend public money on what they termed an extravagant and unnecessary event. The revelations came to light during the committee’s sitting on Monday, January 26, as lawmakers examined how county resources were being utilised at a time when…

Kenya Met Warns of High Temperatures in Several Regions This Week The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a new weather forecast showing that most parts of the country will experience sunny and dry conditions over the next five days. According to the forecast, areas such as Nairobi, Kiambu, and Mombasa are expected to remain largely dry, with very little rainfall expected between Tuesday, January 27, and Saturday, January 31. In some regions, temperatures are projected to rise to around 30°C or higher. In the central and upper eastern regions, counties including Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu,…

The Kenyan government has stepped up efforts to increase foreign exchange earnings by expanding the production of orthodox tea, a move aimed at supporting the shilling and improving the country’s export performance. This strategy is part of a wider plan to diversify exports and reduce pressure on the local currency. Kenya is already one of the world’s leading exporters of black tea, but it is now placing more focus on premium orthodox tea varieties. According to Bloomberg, the shift is designed to help the country earn more dollars from tea exports, which in turn can help stabilize the shilling by…