Members of the National Assembly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, began a five-day legislative retreat in Nakuru County to plan priorities for the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament. The retreat brings together all MPs and House leadership as Parliament prepares to begin its final full session ahead of the 2027 General Election. It aims to review progress made so far and agree on key laws and reforms to be completed before the end of the term. Holding a Members’ retreat before the start of a new session is a long-standing parliamentary tradition meant to help lawmakers reflect, align priorities…
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A Senate watchdog committee has summoned Inspector General of Police David Kanja over what it says is contempt of Parliament. The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) issued the summons after the police chief failed to arrest and present Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit before the committee, despite clear instructions from the Senate. CPAC Chairperson Senator Moses Kajwang’ accused the Inspector General of ignoring lawful orders from Parliament and undermining its authority. “The Inspector General of Police must appear before this committee within seven days to explain why he has failed to implement resolutions of Parliament,” Senator Kajwang’ said. He added that…
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has directed Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo to surcharge county accounting officers over Sh1.9 million given to staff as salary loans but never recovered. The directive follows findings in the Auditor-General’s report for the 2024/25 financial year, which show that the loans were issued between 2015 and 2017, but only Sh85,000 has been repaid to date. According to the report, the loan beneficiaries included four former county executive staff, one current staff member, one deceased former employee, three sitting Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), and one former MCA. The Committee expressed concern over the…
Kenya lacks a centralised, disaggregated and publicly accessible national data system on gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, a major gap that continues to undermine prevention, accountability and policy response, a presidentially appointed Technical Working Group (TWG) revealed. The finding comes amid heightened public concern over a surge in GBV incidents, including femicide, recorded over recent months despite the country’s progressive constitutional and legal framework that guarantees gender equality and protection of life. In a detailed report submitted to the President, the multi-sectoral team warned that weak implementation of existing laws, entrenched patriarchal norms, low accountability and fragmented support systems continue…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has strongly condemned the teargassing of worshippers during a church service on Sunday in Nyeri County. In a statement, the commission described the incident at St Peter’s ACK Church in Wairima as brutal, unjustified, and a serious violation of human rights. KNCHR said it was shocked by reports that police officers fired teargas inside the church during a peaceful service attended by children and elderly worshippers. According to the commission, police officers allegedly deployed teargas inside the place of worship without any lawful reason. Some officers were also reportedly hooded, which goes…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen strongly condemned an incident of violence that occurred at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, describing it as unacceptable and deeply troubling. In a statement issued on Sunday, Murkomen said violence has no place in society, noting that the incident was particularly disturbing because it took place in a place of worship. “I have noted with great concern the incident at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County. Violence anywhere, and least of all in a place of worship, is unacceptable,” Murkomen said. The CS revealed that he has spoken to the Inspector General…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that 92% of Grade 10 students have reported to school. Speaking on Sunday at Maemba in Sigowet Soin Constituency, Kericho County, Kindiki said that National Government Administration Officers and education officials have been instructed to ensure all Grade 10 learners transition to Senior Secondary School. “So far, 92% of the learners have been admitted to various schools, and the remaining 8% are expected to report beginning tomorrow, as directed by President William Ruto,” Kindiki said. President Ruto recently ordered chiefs to ensure that any Grade 10 learners who had not yet been admitted are…
Deputy President William Ruto’s Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, says he is safe following a teargas attack at a church in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Gachagua took to social media to thank God, the residents of Othaya, and his private security for helping him reach safety. “I am now safe, having just arrived at my Wamunyoro residence,” he wrote. He asked supporters waiting in Othaya Town and Kiawara to return home peacefully, noting that their vehicles had been disabled and sound systems dismantled. He also warned that “the killer squad backed by the local police are all over…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled several flights to and from the United States due to severe winter weather, including heavy snowstorms affecting large parts of the country. In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said it had cancelled a flight from Nairobi to New York scheduled for January 24, and the return flight from New York to Nairobi on January 25, 2026. “The safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority,” Kenya Airways said, adding that its teams are closely monitoring the situation. “Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will keep our customers updated as…