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Three police officers were injured on Wednesday, January 21, after a violent suspect armed with a knife attacked them while resisting arrest in Makutano town, West Pokot County. The incident occurred in the Joyland area of Makutano after concerned residents alerted officers at Makutano Police Station about a man who was causing panic in the area. According to the reports, the suspect was chasing members of the public while openly brandishing a knife, prompting fears for public safety. Police officers were quickly dispatched to the scene in response to the distress call. However, when the officers attempted to arrest the…

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been given a new government role, several months after President William Ruto removed him from the Cabinet. The latest appointment signals Namwamba’s return to public service after a period away from active government duties. President Ruto appointed Namwamba as Kenya’s new High Commissioner to Uganda on Wednesday, January 21, as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle that affected several Kenyan missions in the region. The changes appear aimed at strengthening Kenya’s foreign relations and repositioning key figures in strategic roles abroad. Namwamba’s appointment comes after his controversial exit from the Sports docket during…

Ruto Nominates Francis Meja as New PSC Chair President William Ruto has nominated former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Francis Meja to serve as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The nomination was formally announced on Wednesday by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei. According to the statement, the President made the nomination in line with the Constitution and existing laws that guide appointments to state offices. The name of Francis Meja has now been forwarded to the National Assembly, where Members of Parliament will begin the vetting and approval process. If approved, Meja will take…

Milimani Court Clears Activist Nuru Okanga of All Cybercrime Charges A Nairobi court has cleared outspoken political activist and commentator Nuru Okanga of all cybercrime charges, bringing an end to a case that had drawn public attention over free speech and digital evidence standards in Kenya. The ruling was delivered at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, where trial magistrate Rose Ndombi found that prosecutors had failed to prove their case against Okanga. As a result, the court acquitted him under Section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows for dismissal when the prosecution does not…

CS Ogamba Warns Schools Against Illegal Extra Charges During Admissions Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a strong warning to school principals who impose illegal extra charges or demand bribes from parents during student admissions, saying such actions will attract serious legal and administrative consequences. Speaking during an interview on Capital FM on Tuesday, January 20, Ogamba said the government intentionally introduced a digital admission system to close corruption loopholes that had allowed some school administrators to exploit parents. According to the CS, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) is now being used to admit learners into schools…

Protests Erupt in Siakago Months After Wamuthende Takes Office Residents and traders in Siakago Market took to the streets in protest after years of frustration over stalled projects, poor-quality work, and what they describe as long-standing neglect by county authorities. The demonstrations broke out as angry locals demanded better service delivery and immediate action from leaders they say have repeatedly failed them. The protests were largely directed at Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire’s administration, with demonstrators saying conditions in Siakago have continued to worsen despite numerous promises of development. According to residents, the situation has become unbearable, forcing them to publicly…

Government Announces Public Auction of Vehicles Starting From KSh 50,000 The government has announced plans to auction several unserviceable motor vehicles and obsolete tyres in a public sale scheduled for February 4, 2026. The exercise will be carried out by the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, through the State Department for Co-operatives. According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, the auction will take place at the NSSF Building, Basement Three, along Bishops Road in Nairobi. The sale is set to begin at 10:00 am and will be conducted by a licensed…

DCI Arrests Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi After Viral Assault Incident Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following a widely circulated assault incident captured on CCTV. The legislator revealed his arrest on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, through a message shared on his social media platforms. According to the post, DCI officers intercepted him, blocked his movement, and forcefully took him away, initially heading towards the DCI headquarters located along Kiambu Road. “I have been aggressively blocked by DCI officers and arrested. I am being taken…

OCS Taken to Hospital After Attempted Tree-Hugging Challenge at Sossiot Police Station Drama was witnessed on Tuesday, January 20, at Sossiot Police Station after the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Kennedy Wanjala, attempted to take part in the now popular tree-hugging challenge. According to reports from the station, the situation quickly drew attention from both police officers and members of the public. Fellow officers were forced to intervene and disengage Wanjala from the tree after a large crowd gathered outside the station to watch what was unfolding. The growing crowd raised concerns about security and the OCS’s well-being. An official police…

For many women in Siaya County, the search for gold comes with a painful price that goes far beyond hard physical labour. Beneath the hope of earning a living lies a hidden and disturbing system of exploitation, where poverty, desperation, sexual discrimination and abuse are deeply rooted in daily life inside the gold mines of Abimbo. These harsh realities were recently brought to light by an investigative exposé released by Africa Uncensored. Siaya County lies along the Busia–Kakamega greenstone belt, which is part of the larger Lake Victoria Greenstone Belt, a region known for gold deposits. In Abimbo Mines, located…